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.
It tumbles down mountains, leaving grooves from peak to base. Stay clear of these grooves.
Even dynamite can’t harm its hard, boulder-like 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 |
In X & Y, 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% | ||
X & Y 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.
X & Y 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. Steel and Normal coverage and more 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 X & Y
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.
How to Obtain Golem in X & Y
To get Golem, start by catching Geodude through walking and rock smash encounters at Lv. 23-59. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch GeodudeRoute 18XGrass Lv.23 RouteUncommonMidHorde battleRoute 18YGrass Lv.23 RouteUncommonMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - 1FXGrass Lv.23 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - 1FYGrass Lv.23 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - 2F LeftXGrass Lv.23 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - 2F LeftYGrass Lv.23 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - 2F RightXGrass Lv.23 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - 2F RightYGrass Lv.23 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - B1FXGrass Lv.23 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - B1FYGrass Lv.23 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - B2FXGrass Lv.23 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleTerminus Cave - B2FYGrass Lv.23 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleVictory Road - Cave 1XGrass Lv.28 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleVictory Road - Cave 1YGrass Lv.28 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleVictory Road - Cave 2XGrass Lv.28 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleVictory Road - Cave 2YGrass Lv.28 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleVictory Road - Cave 3XGrass Lv.28 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleVictory Road - Cave 3YGrass Lv.28 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleVictory Road - Cave 4XGrass Lv.28 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleVictory Road - Cave 4YGrass Lv.28 CaveUncommonMidHorde battle
Step 2Catch or Evolve GravelerRoute 13XSmashing rocks Lv.26-28 RouteCommonMidRoute 13YSmashing rocks Lv.26-28 RouteCommonMidVictory Road - Cave 2YGrass Lv.29 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleVictory Road - Cave 2XGrass Lv.29 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleVictory Road - Cave 3XGrass Lv.29 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleVictory Road - Cave 3YGrass Lv.29 CaveUncommonMidHorde battleRoute 18YSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 RouteCommonLateRoute 18XSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 RouteCommonLateTerminus Cave - 1FYSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 CaveCommonLateTerminus Cave - 1FXSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 CaveCommonLateTerminus Cave - B1FYSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 CaveCommonLateTerminus Cave - B1FXSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 CaveCommonLateTerminus Cave - B2FXSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 CaveCommonLateTerminus Cave - B2FYSmashing rocks Lv.44-46 CaveCommonLateTerminus Cave - 1FYGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateTerminus Cave - 1FXGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateTerminus Cave - 2F LeftYGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateTerminus Cave - 2F LeftXGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateTerminus Cave - 2F RightYGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateTerminus Cave - 2F RightXGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateTerminus Cave - B1FYGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateTerminus Cave - B1FXGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateTerminus Cave - B2FXGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateTerminus Cave - B2FYGrass Lv.44-46 CaveUncommonLateRoute 18XGrass Lv.45-46 RouteUncommonLateRoute 18YGrass Lv.45-46 RouteUncommonLateRed FlowerRoute 18YGrass Lv.45-46 RouteUncommonLateRoute 18XGrass Lv.45-46 RouteUncommonLateRed FlowerVictory Road - Cave 1YSmashing rocks Lv.57-59 CaveCommonPostVictory Road - Cave 1XSmashing rocks Lv.57-59 CaveCommonPostVictory Road - Cave 2YSmashing rocks Lv.57-59 CaveCommonPostVictory Road - Cave 2XSmashing rocks Lv.57-59 CaveCommonPostVictory Road - Cave 1YGrass Lv.57 CaveUncommonPostShaking spotVictory Road - Cave 1YGrass Lv.57-58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 1XGrass Lv.57 CaveUncommonPostShaking spotVictory Road - Cave 1XGrass Lv.57-58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 2YGrass Lv.57 CaveUncommonPostShaking spotVictory Road - Cave 2YGrass Lv.57-58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 2XGrass Lv.57 CaveUncommonPostShaking spotVictory Road - Cave 2XGrass Lv.57-58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 3YGrass Lv.57-58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 3XGrass Lv.57 CaveUncommonPostShaking spotVictory Road - Cave 3XGrass Lv.57-58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 3YGrass Lv.57 CaveUncommonPostShaking spotVictory Road - Cave 4XGrass Lv.57-58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 4YGrass Lv.57 CaveUncommonPostShaking spotVictory Road - Cave 4YGrass Lv.57-58 CaveUncommonPostVictory Road - Cave 4XGrass Lv.57 CaveUncommonPostShaking spotor evolve from Geodude (Step 1)
Step 3Golem ✓
Golem Guide
For X & Y, we rate Golem C-Tier: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. At 495 BST, it fits the wallbreaker role. Earthquake with Weakness Policy is the standard set.
In X & Y, 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 X & Y, 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