Golem
TL;DR. Golem is a rock/ground-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 495. Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without damage.
Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without damage.
Stat spread.
Total of 495. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Golem in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Golem reaches 2,949 CP at level 40 and 3,374 CP as a best buddy.
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Golem in competitive play.
Recommended builds and battle rankings for Golem across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #659 in the Great League.
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Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Golem.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Golem, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Golem?
Golem is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Golem weak to?
Golem takes 4× damage from Water, Grass. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Ice, Fighting, Ground, Steel.
What is Golem resistant to?
Golem is immune to Electric. It also resists Normal, Fire, Flying, Rock, Poison.
How does Golem evolve?
Golem evolves from Graveler (Trade). Golem is the final form of its evolution line.
What generation is Golem from?
Golem was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0076.
What are Golem's base stats?
Golem has HP 80, Attack 120, Defense 130, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 65, and Speed 45. Total base stat total: 495.
What are Golem's abilities?
Golem can have the abilities Rock Head, Sturdy, plus the Hidden Ability Sand Veil.
Is Golem legendary or mythical?
No. Golem is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Golem's best stat?
Golem's highest base stat is Defense at 130, which ranks 18th of 140 Rock-type Pokémon.
Is Golem good?
Golem has a base stat total of 495, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 50th among Rock-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Golem as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Golem is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Golem vs. the average Rock-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 140 Rock-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Golem | Rock avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 73 | +7 |
| Attack | 120 | 87 | +33 |
| Defense | 130 | 94 | +36 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 59 | -4 |
| Special Defense | 65 | 70 | -5 |
| Speed | 45 | 56 | -11 |
| Total | 495 | 439 | +56 |
Golem appears in 35 games.
Every mainline release where Golem is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Moon
- 2016 Sun
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2023 Teal Mask DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Golem in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 2 games have a known habitat.
Golem appears in 24 episodes.
From EP036 (1997-12-02) through SM100 (2018-12-09).
- EP036 The Bridge Bike Gang Original 1998-10-23
- EP042 Showdown at Dark City Original 1998-10-29
- EP050 Who Gets to Keep Togepi? Original 1999-03-27
- EP063 The Battle of the Badge Original 1999-09-25
- EP077 Round One: Begin! Original 1999-10-30
- EP103 Get Along, Little Pokémon Original 2000-04-29
- EP105 Misty Meets Her Match Original 2000-09-09
- EP150 No Big Woop! Original 2001-03-31
- EP162 Air Time! Original 2001-09-08
- EP192 The Stolen Stones! Original 2002-02-16
- EP194 The Wayward Wobbuffet Original 2002-03-02
- EP237 Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution Original 2003-02-15
+ 12 more episodes
- EP270 Tie One On! Original 2003-09-19
- AG123 Rhapsody in Drew Advanced Generation 2006-02-25
- AG137 Hooked on Onix Advanced Generation 2006-05-06
- AG177 Grating Spaces! Advanced Generation 2006-12-05
- DP046 A Maze-ing Race! Diamond & Pearl 2008-01-19
- DP071 Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 Diamond & Pearl 2008-11-01
- DP072 Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2 Diamond & Pearl 2008-11-08
- DP170 An Elite Coverup! Diamond & Pearl 2010-08-21
- DP181 Bucking the Treasure Trend! Diamond & Pearl 2010-11-13
- BW096 Meloetta and the Undersea Temple! Black & White 2013-01-19
- SM095 Sparking Confusion! Sun & Moon 2019-03-25
- SM100 Battling the Beast Within! Sun & Moon 2019-03-30
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Golem partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Golem partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Slumbering type
Golem has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Golem sleeps as a Slumbering type.
TCG Pocket appearances
4 Golem cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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