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.
Golem live up on mountains. If there is a large earthquake, these Pokémon will come rolling down off the mountains en masse to the foothills below.
Golem is known for rolling down from mountains. To prevent them from rolling into the homes of people downhill, grooves have been dug into the sides of mountains to serve as guideways for diverting this Pokémon’s course.
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 |
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, Serperior can KO Golem with Leaf Storm (218-257%). Garchomp's Earthquake hits Golem for 72-85%. Weavile deals 41-49% with Ice Shard.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golem View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 4x218-257%KO | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRough Skin ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golem View Garchomp builds →Earthquake 2x72-85% | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golem View Weavile builds →Knock Off33-39% Ice Shard 2x41-49% Pursuit21-24% | ||
 Heatran FireSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Heatran builds →
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 Hitmontop Fighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemEjectbutton NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golem View Hitmontop builds →Close Combat 2x76-90% Feint3-4% | ||
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire 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
Breeding
Breed with Golem to get Geodude eggs easily using 56 partners from the Mineral egg group. Notable egg moves include Autotomize, Block, Curse and 7 more.
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire Golem Best Moveset
For a hazard lead, Golem wants max HP and Attack EVs and Weakness Policy. The Adamant nature tilts toward physical duty, and Sturdy contributes without taking a move slot.
Best Build
Golem best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Explosion
- Stealth Rock
- Rock Blast
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Gyro Ball
- Curse
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Golem gets Autotomize and Block 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
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Golem in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Golem's 3-stage chain starts with Geodude, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Golem in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Geodude is your first catch on the way to Golem. You'll find rock smash and walking encounters from Lv. 5-38 across 40 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GeodudeRoute 114Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.5-20 Route100%EarlyRoute 114Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.5-20 Route100%EarlyRoute 111 - SouthOmega RubySmashing rocks Lv.13-16 Route100%EarlyRoute 111 - SouthAlpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.13-16 Route100%EarlyRusturf TunnelOmega RubySmashing rocks Lv.14-17 Cave100%EarlyRusturf TunnelAlpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.14-17 Cave100%EarlyGranite Cave - Area 3Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.10-12 Cave94%EarlyGranite Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.10-12 Cave94%EarlyGranite Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.6 Cave35%EarlyHorde battleGranite Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.6 Cave35%EarlyHorde battleGranite Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrass Lv.10-12 Cave2%EarlyGranite Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrass Lv.10-12 Cave2%Early
Step 2Catch or Evolve GravelerLilycove CityAlpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.28-31 City100%MidLilycove CityOmega RubySmashing rocks Lv.28-31 City100%MidShoal Cave - Area 3Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.31-34 Cave100%LateShoal Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.31-34 Cave100%LateMirage Spots - Area 6Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.33-36100%LateMirage Spots - Area 6Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.33-36100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 2Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 2Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 3Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 3Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 8Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateSeafloor Cavern - Area 8Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.33-36 Cave100%LateMirage Spots - Area 10Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 10Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 13Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 13Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 23Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 23Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 24Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 24Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 25Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 25Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 26Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 26Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 29Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 29Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 31Omega RubySmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%LateMirage Spots - Area 31Alpha SapphireSmashing rocks Lv.35-3895%Lateor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Golem ✓
Golem Guide
For Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, we rate Golem C-Tier: a niche pick in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire's meta. At 495 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Earthquake with Weakness Policy is the standard set.
In Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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 Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, 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.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- 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