Stats & Training
Defense leads and Speed gets almost nothing. That's Golem's stat line in a nutshell. 3 stats sit in respectable range, but the spread is brutal. Tough to catch and yields 3 Defense EVs.
Even dynamite can’t harm its hard, boulderlike body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
Golem Weakness
Golem is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Fighting, Ground, and Steel. Watch out for Water and Grass attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Electric-type moves entirely. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. Golem's physical bulk (base 130 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Water, Grass |
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Electric |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
In Platinum, Infernape can KO Golem with Close Combat (90-106%). Flygon's Earthquake hits Golem for 73-86%. Bronzong deals 50-58% with Earthquake.
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golem View Infernape builds →Close Combat 2x90-106%KO U Turn17-21% Fire Blast26-31% | ||
 Flygon GroundDragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golem View Flygon builds →Earthquake 2x73-86% Outrage44-51% U Turn17-20% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Golem View Bronzong builds →Explosion31-36% Earthquake 2x50-58% | ||
 Swampert WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTorrent ItemLeftovers NatureRelaxed Moves
Damage vs Golem View Swampert builds →Earthquake 2x62-74% Ice Beam 2x53-63% Waterfall 4x102-120%KO | ||
 Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves View Roserade builds →
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Platinum Evolution
Getting Golem requires a trade, not just grinding levels. The chain starts at Geodude. Breed this form to get Geodude eggs (quick to hatch). HP grew the most through evolution (+40 over Geodude), and Golem peaks at 485 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Golem to get Geodude eggs easily using 29 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Block, Flail, Hammer Arm and 2 more.
Platinum Golem Best Moveset
Focus Sash guarantees Golem survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Earthquake before going down. Rockhead and max Attack and Speed EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Golem best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Sucker Punch
- Rock Polish
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Golem gets Block and Flail exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Coverage across 7 types rounds out the picture alongside Earthquake and Stone Edge.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Golem in Platinum
The chain to Golem requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Geodude at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Golem in Platinum
To get Golem, start by catching Geodude through walking encounters at Lv. 5-54. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GeodudeOreburgh Mine - 1FGrass Lv.5-8 CaveCommonEarlyRoute 207Grass Lv.5-7 RouteCommonEarlyOreburgh Mine - B1FGrass Lv.6-9 CaveCommonEarlyMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceGrass Lv.13-15 CaveCommonEarlyDayOreburgh Gate - 1FGrass Lv.5-7UncommonEarlyOreburgh Gate - B1FGrass Lv.6-8UncommonEarlyMt. Coronet - Route 211 EntranceGrass Lv.15 CaveUncommonEarlyMorning/nightRoute 206Grass Lv.16-18 RouteCommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceGrass Lv.17-19 CaveCommonMidDayWayward Cave - 1FGrass Lv.17-20 CaveCommonMidWayward Cave - B1FGrass Lv.18-20 CaveCommonMidRuin Maniac Tunnel - 0-9 Unown caughtGrass Lv.21-23 CaveCommonMidRuin Maniac Tunnel - 10-25 Unown caughtGrass Lv.23-25 CaveCommonMidRuin Maniac Tunnel - 26 Unown caughtGrass Lv.23-25 CaveCommonMidIron Island - 1FGrass Lv.30-32 WaterCommonMidRoute 210 - SouthGrass Lv.18 RouteUncommonMidMt. Coronet - Route 207 EntranceGrass Lv.19 CaveUncommonMidMorning/nightRoute 214Grass Lv.21 RouteUncommonMid
Step 2Catch or Evolve GravelerRoute 214Grass Lv.22-24 RouteCommonMidMorning/dayRoute 214Grass Lv.23-24 RouteCommonMidNightIron Island - B1F Left CaveGrass Lv.30-33 WaterCommonMidIron Island - B1F Right CaveGrass Lv.30-33 WaterCommonMidRoute 211 - EastGrass Lv.28 RouteUncommonMidIron Island - 1FGrass Lv.31-33 WaterCommonLateIron Island - B2F Left CaveGrass Lv.31-34 WaterCommonLateIron Island - B2F Right CaveGrass Lv.31-34 WaterCommonLateIron Island - B3FGrass Lv.31-34 WaterCommonLateMt. Coronet - B1FGrass Lv.32-34 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceGrass Lv.32-34 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - 2FGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - 3FGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - 4FGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - 5FGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - 6FGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - 7FGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - Top CaveGrass Lv.36-38 CaveCommonLateDayMt. Coronet - Top CaveGrass Lv.37-38 CaveCommonLateMorning/nightSendoff SpringGrass Lv.37-38CommonLateNightSendoff SpringGrass Lv.37-39CommonLateMorning/dayVictory Road - 1FGrass Lv.40-42 CaveCommonLateMorning/dayMt. Coronet - B1FGrass Lv.34 CaveUncommonLateMorning/nightMt. Coronet - Route 216 EntranceGrass Lv.34 CaveUncommonLateMorning/nightMt. Coronet - 2FGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMorning/nightMt. Coronet - 3FGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMorning/nightMt. Coronet - 4FGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 5FGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMt. Coronet - 6FGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMorning/nightMt. Coronet - 7FGrass Lv.38 CaveUncommonLateMorning/nightVictory Road - 1FGrass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateNightVictory Road - 2FGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateMorning/dayVictory Road - B1FGrass Lv.41-43 CaveUncommonLateMorning/dayRoute 216Grass Lv.35 RouteRareLateVictory Road - 2FGrass Lv.43 CaveRareLateNightVictory Road - B1FGrass Lv.43 CaveRareLateNightVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaGrass Lv.47-49 CaveCommonPostMorning/dayVictory Road - Nat Dex Exit AreaGrass Lv.47-49 CaveCommonPostMorning/dayVictory Road - Nat Dex AreaGrass Lv.47 CaveUncommonPostNightVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FGrass Lv.47-49 CaveUncommonPostMorning/dayVictory Road - Nat Dex Exit AreaGrass Lv.47 CaveUncommonPostNightRoute 225Grass Lv.49 RouteUncommonPostRoute 226Grass Lv.49 RouteUncommonPostRoute 227Grass Lv.51-53 RouteUncommonPostStark Mountain - EntranceGrass Lv.51-53 VolcanoUncommonPostStark Mountain - OutsideGrass Lv.51-53 VolcanoUncommonPostStark Mountain - InteriorGrass Lv.52-54 VolcanoUncommonPostVictory Road - Nat Dex Area B1FGrass Lv.49 CaveRarePostNightor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Golem ✓
Golem Guide
For Platinum, we rate Golem C-Tier: a niche pick in Platinum's meta. At 485 BST, it fits the tank role. Earthquake with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Platinum, Golem's biggest threats include Gyarados (Water), Venusaur (Grass), and Lapras (Ice), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Gyarados is the most dangerous since Water moves deal 4x damage. Fighting, Ground, and Steel-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter.
Rock Head is the go-to ability for Golem. It protects against recoil damage. Its hidden ability Sand Veil can work in specific setups. Sturdy is the other option. Pick based on what your team needs.
Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. On offense, Golem is a physical attacker with base 110 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a tank.
For Platinum, the core moveset is Earthquake, Explosion, Sucker Punch, and Rockpolish. Earthquake leads at 24% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Red & Blue, Golem has appeared in 20 titles over 10 generations. Along the way, it received an Alolan form in Generation 7, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
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- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SMAlolan
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves