Physical
Balanced
303Low
35Very Slow
DTier

Golett is technically a pre-evolution of Golurk, but it holds its own in formats where Eviolite is allowed. Normal, Electric, and Fighting moves can't touch it, which offsets the 5 weaknesses somewhat. Known as the Automaton Pokemon.

Attack and HP carry most of Golett's stat budget. Sp. Atk's the obvious dump stat. Common in the wild and yields 1 Attack EV. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.

Base Stats
303Avg
HP59
D
Attack74
C
Defense50
D
Sp. Atk35
F
Sp. Def50
D
Speed35
F
Total303
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Golett yields +1 Atk
HPAtk+1DefSpASpDSpe
Details
Catch190EasyMedium Fast1M XP1m / 3'03"92kg / 202.8 lbs61Base XP
Pokedex Entries

The energy that burns inside it enables it to move, but no one has yet been able to identify this energy.

X

Ancient science fashioned this Pokémon from clay. It’s been active for thousands of years.

Y

Golett Weakness

Good

Type-wise, Golett takes extra damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, and Dark. Normal, Electric, and Fighting moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity.

4xCriticali
None
½xResisti
¼xResisti
5Weak
3Resist
3Immune
Scorei+3
SpikesGrounded — up to 25%
Toxic SpikesVulnerable
Abilities
Iron FistStrengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
KlutzPrevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.
No GuardHAEnsures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.

One evolution ahead. Golett grows into Golurk through a straightforward two-stage chain. No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 180 stat points total.

How to Evolve

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Golett
GroundGhost
Golurk
GroundGhost
HP
59
89+30
ATK
74
124+50
DEF
50
80+30
SP.ATK
35
55+20
SP.DEF
50
80+30
SPE
35
55+20
BST
303D-Tier
483B-Tier+180
ROLE
Balanced
Wallbreaker
TYPE
Physical
Physical
Breeding
Difficult

Breed Golett (with patience) from the Mineral egg group.

Egg Groups
Mineral
Gender
GenderlessDittoDitto only
Hatch Time
25 cycles·6,425 steps
Moderate~6 min with Flame Body

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 6.

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TMs carry this one. Golett learns Earthquake and Shadow Ball naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Normal and Rock and beyond give it real matchup play.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1
Astonish
3010015Ghost
Lv 1
Defense Curl
40Normal
Lv 1
Pound
4010035Normal
Lv 5
Mud-Slap
2010010Ground
Lv 9
Rollout
309020Rock
Lv 13
Shadow Punch
6020Ghost
Lv 17
Iron Defense
15Steel
Lv 21
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Lv 25
Magnitude
10030Ground
Lv 30
Dynamic Punch
100505Fighting
Lv 35
Night Shade
10015Ghost
Lv 40
Curse
10Ghost
Lv 45
Earthquake
10010010Ground
Lv 50
Hammer Arm
1009010Fighting
Lv 55
Focus Punch-3
15010020Fighting

TM Moves

Src
TM31
Brick Break
7510015Fighting
TM78
Bulldoze
6010020Ground
TM100
Confide
20Normal
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM26
Earthquake
10010010Ground
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
10020Normal
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
120705Fighting
TM21
Frustration
10020Normal
TM86
Grass Knot
10020Grass
TM74
Gyro Ball
1005Steel
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
9010010Ice
TM47
Low Sweep
6510020Fighting
TM98
Power-Up Punch
4010020Fighting
TM17
Protect+4
10Normal
TM29
Psychic
9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
5Water
TM44
Rest
10Psychic
TM27
Return
10020Normal
TM69
Rock Polish
20Rock
TM80
Rock Slide
759010Rock
TM94
Rock Smash
4010015Fighting
TM39
Rock Tomb
609515Rock
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM20
Safeguard
25Normal
TM30
Shadow Ball
8010015Ghost
TM88
Sleep Talk
10Normal
HM04
Strength
8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
10Normal
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM46
Thief
6010025Dark
TM06
Toxic
9010Poison

Egg Moves

Golett doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Golett can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Src
Gen 5
Telekinesis
15Psychic

Golett is available from mid-game routes onward at high spawn rates. 4 encounter spots give you plenty of options. Grab one early and it'll be ready to evolve or train by mid-game.

Best Locations

4 walking encounters at Lv. 19-21 for Golett across X and Y. A few locations are version-exclusive, so your copy of the game affects what's available.

Route 10
XGrassLv.19-21CommonMidRoute
EFFORTLESS
Route 10
YGrassLv.19-21CommonMidRoute
EFFORTLESS
Route 10
XGrassLv.21RareMidRouteYellow Flower
CHALLENGING
Route 10
YGrassLv.21RareMidRouteYellow Flower
CHALLENGING
  • Golett is meant to evolve into Golurk. At 303 BST, the stats aren't there for competitive play yet. Pre-evolution Pokemon rarely hold up against fully evolved threats.

  • Golett's biggest threats include Swampert (Water), Roserade (Grass), and Kyurem (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Ghost and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. At base 35 Speed, Golett won't outrun any of these threats so switching to a resist is usually the safer play.

  • Golett evolves into Golurk at level 43. Golett is the base form of this evolutionary line.

  • Iron Fist is the go-to ability for Golett. It strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power. Its hidden ability No Guard can work in specific setups. Klutz is the other option — pick based on what your team needs.

  • Base 35 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Golett is a physical attacker with base 74 Attack. Defensively? Fragile — can't afford to take many hits.

  • Golett appears in 9 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.

Golett joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 9 titles so far. With 5 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.