Golem Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

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Golem Pokemon Guide

Golem is a Rock and Ground-type Pokemon known for its boulder-like body, powerful physical attacks and evolution from Graveler. This guide covers Golem’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations and Alolan Golem form information.

Normal Form

Golem

Shiny Form

Shiny Golem

Regional Form

Alolan Form

Golem Description

Golem is the final evolution of Geodude and Graveler. It evolves from Graveler through trading or compatible evolution methods.

Golem Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Golem, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Golem

National Dex

#0076

Type

Rock / Ground

Species

Megaton Pokemon

Height

4’07” / 1.4 m

140 cm

Weight

661.4 lbs / 300.0 kg

300.0 kg

Abilities

Rock Head, Sturdy, Sand Veil

Golem Stats

Golem has high Attack and Defense with low Speed. It works best as a physical attacker, wallbreaker or hazard setter.

Golem Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Golem uses Rock, Ground and utility moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Golem’s most useful and recognizable moves.

Rock Throw

A classic Rock-type attack used throughout the Geodude line.

Rock Slide

Reliable Rock-type coverage against Flying, Fire, Bug and Ice-type Pokemon.

Stone Edge

A high-power Rock-type attack with major damage potential.

Earthquake

A powerful Ground-type attack and one of the line’s best moves.

Magnitude

A variable-power Ground-type move tied closely to the Geodude line in older games.

Bulldoze

Ground-type damage that can lower the target’s Speed.

Explosion

A high-risk move that deals heavy damage at the cost of the user.

Stealth Rock

A strong entry hazard option in games where it is available.

Golem All Moves

Golem can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Golem’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves

Level	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
1	Defense Curl	Normal	Status	–	–
1	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	–	100
1	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	–	–
1	Tackle	Normal	Physical	40	100
16	Rock Throw	Rock	Physical	50	90
18	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
22	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
24	Self Destruct	Normal	Physical	200	100
30	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	–	–
34	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90
40	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
44	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100
50	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
54	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80

TM Moves

Method	Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
TM	Body Press	Fighting	Physical	80	100
TM	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100
TM	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	100
TM	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	100
TM	Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
TM	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	100
TM	Double Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100
TM	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	100
TM	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	100
TM	Endure	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Facade	Normal	Physical	70	100
TM	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	85
TM	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100
TM	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100
TM	Fling	Dark	Physical	–	100
TM	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	70
TM	Focus Punch	Fighting	Physical	150	100
TM	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	90
TM	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	Hard Press	Steel	Physical	0	100
TM	Heavy Slam	Steel	Physical	–	100
TM	High Horsepower	Ground	Physical	95	95
TM	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	90
TM	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	–	–
TM	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100
TM	Metronome	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	95
TM	Mud Slap	Ground	Special	20	100
TM	Protect	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rest	Psychic	Status	–	–
TM	Roar	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Rock Blast	Rock	Physical	25	90
TM	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90
TM	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	95
TM	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Scary Face	Normal	Status	–	100
TM	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	50	100
TM	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	–	–
TM	Stomping Tantrum	Ground	Physical	75	100
TM	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	80
TM	Substitute	Normal	Status	–	–
TM	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	–	–
TM	Take Down	Normal	Physical	90	85
TM	Tera Blast	Normal	Special	80	100
TM	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	100

Egg Moves

Move	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy
Block	Normal	Status	–	–
Curse	Ghost	Status	–	–
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Physical	100	50
Flail	Normal	Physical	–	100
Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90
Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85
Wide Guard	Rock	Status	–	–

Golem Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Golem is a Rock / Ground-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Normal, Flying, Poison, Rock and Fire-type moves plus an Electric immunity, but leaves it weak to Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass and Ice-type attacks.

Type

Rock / Ground

Weaknesses

Fighting, Ground, Steel, Water, Grass, Ice

Resistances

Normal, Flying, Poison, Rock, Fire

Immunity

Electric

Golem Abilities

Golem’s abilities support recoil-free attacks, survival at low HP or sandstorm evasion.

Golem Evolution

Golem evolves from Graveler through trading or compatible evolution methods depending on the game. The full line is Geodude, Graveler and Golem.

Stage 1

Geodude

Starting form

Stage 2

Graveler

Evolves from Geodude at Level 25

Stage 3

Golem

Evolves from Graveler by trade or compatible evolution methods

Regional Form

Alolan Golem

Regional form from Alola

Where to Find Golem in Pokemon Games

Golem’s availability changes by game. It is usually obtained by evolving Graveler through trading or compatible evolution methods.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow

Game	Where to Find Golem
Pokemon Red	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Blue	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Yellow	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.

Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal

Game	Where to Find Golem
Pokemon Gold	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Silver	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Crystal	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.

Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen

Game	Where to Find Golem
Pokemon Ruby	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Sapphire	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Emerald	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon FireRed	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon LeafGreen	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.

Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver

Game	Where to Find Golem
Pokemon Diamond	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Pearl	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Platinum	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon HeartGold	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon SoulSilver	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.

Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

Game	Where to Find Golem
Pokemon Black	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon White	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Black 2	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon White 2	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.

Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Game	Where to Find Golem
Pokemon X	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Y	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Omega Ruby	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.

Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go

Game	Where to Find Golem
Pokemon Sun	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Moon	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Ultra Sun	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Ultra Moon	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.

Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus

Game	Where to Find Golem
Pokemon Sword	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shield	Not available in this game.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Shining Pearl	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus	Evolve Graveler with compatible trade evolution methods, or find in select Hisui areas.

Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A

Game	Where to Find Golem
Pokemon Scarlet	Trade or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Violet	Trade or transfer from another compatible game.
Pokemon Legends Z-A	Location data not yet available.

Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves

Game	Where to Find Golem
Pokemon Winds and Waves	Evolve Graveler by trade or compatible trade evolution method.

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