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.
The rocklike shell is shed each year. The cast-off shell then crumbles, reverting to a mass of soil, which can be spread across fields to promote crop growth.
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 |
 Tangrowth Grass | A | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 4x206-243%KO Absorb 4x48-57% | ||
 Gyarados Water | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Gyarados builds →Aqua Tail 4x133-157%KO Water Pulse 4x89-105%KO | ||
 Torterra GrassGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Torterra builds →Leaf Blade 4x117-138%KO Bulldoze 2x40-48% Leafage 4x56-67% | ||
 Shaymin Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodFloaro Gardens Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Shaymin builds →Energy Ball 4x190-224%KO Leafage 4x52-62% | ||
 Empoleon WaterSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golem View Empoleon builds →Liquidation 4x93-110%KO Flash Cannon 2x93-110%KO Water Pulse 4x141-167%KO Bubble 4x97-114%KO | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golem View Weavile builds →Knock Off22-26% Ice Shard 2x28-33% | ||
Legends: Arceus 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 495 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Arceus 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 HP and Attack EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
A solid spread overall. Golem gets Stone Edge and Earth Power for same-type damage alongside Normal and Fire coverage and more. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Golem in Legends: Arceus
The chain to Golem requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Geodude at decent rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Golem in Legends: Arceus
To get Golem, start by catching Geodude through walking encounters at walking. The chain covers 3 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GeodudeAipom HillGrassUncommonBathers' LagoonGrassUncommonBolderoll RavineGrassUncommonBolderoll SlopeGrassUncommonCelestica RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonClamberclaw CliffsGrassUncommonDeertrack HeightsGrassUncommonGapejaw BogGrass SwampUncommonGinkgo LandingGrassUncommonOreburrow TunnelGrass CaveUncommonScarlet BogGrass SwampUncommonUrsa's RingGrassUncommonVeilstone CapeGrassUncommonWorn BridgeGrassUncommon
Step 2Catch or Evolve GravelerBolderoll RavineGrassUncommonBolderoll SlopeGrassUncommonCelestica RuinsGrass RuinsUncommonClamberclaw CliffsGrassUncommonFirespit IslandGrass WaterUncommonGapejaw BogGrass SwampUncommonHeavenward LookoutGrassUncommonIslespy ShoreGrassUncommonOreburrow TunnelGrass CaveUncommonSandgem FlatsGrass DesertUncommonScarlet BogGrass SwampUncommonSnowpoint TempleGrass IceUncommonSpring PathGrass RouteUncommonUrsa's RingGrassUncommonWindbreak StandGrassUncommonor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Golem ✓Bolderoll RavineGrassUncommonor evolve from Graveler (Step 2)
Golem Guide
For Legends: Arceus, we rate Golem C-Tier: a niche pick in Legends: Arceus's meta. At 495 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Earthquake with Focus Sash is the standard set.
In Legends: Arceus, 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 120 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two. Best used as a wallbreaker.
In Legends: Arceus, the best way to handle Golem: Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
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