No. 0076 · Generation I · Kanto

Golem

The Megaton Pokémon

Rock Ground

Weak to 4× Water Grass 2× Ice Fighting Ground Steel

Sprite

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.

Rock Ground

Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without damage.

Height1.4 m

Weight300.0 kg

AbilitiesRock Head, Sturdy

HiddenSand Veil

Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 495. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 80

Attack 120

Defense 130

Sp. Attack 55

Sp. Defense 65

Speed 45

Total495

495 base stat total, the 317th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 50th among Rock-types.

130 base Defense, Golem's strongest stat, ranking 18th of 140 Rock-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Pokémon GO

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.

GO Attack211

GO Defense198

GO Stamina190

Max CP (L40)2,949

Max CP (L50)3,334

Best buddy (L51)3,374

Raid catch CP 1,608–1,685 (L20). Weather boosted 2,010–2,106 (L25).

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Shiny release

The first Shiny in the Geodude family appeared on September 13, 2018.

September 13, 2018Geodude
June 21, 2023Shadow
March 3, 2026Graveler and Golem by encounter

Shiny Alolan Golem only comes from evolving a Shiny Alolan Geodude. The first Shiny in the family appeared on June 28, 2019.

June 28, 2019Alolan Geodude
March 3, 2026Alolan Graveler by encounter
April 30, 2026Shadow

Recent raid runs

Last in raids: Aug 3 to Aug 12, 2024, 3-star.

Dates	Raid	Event
Aug 3 to Aug 12, 2024	3-star	Regular rotation
Sep 25 to Oct 6, 2023	3-star	Regular rotation
Jun 13 to Jun 17, 2021	3-star	Regular rotation
Jun 1 to Jun 8, 2021	3-star	Regular rotation
Apr 27 to Apr 29, 2021	3-star	Regular rotation
Sep 18 to Sep 22, 2020	3-star	Regular rotation

Full Golem GO history

Competitive

Golem in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Golem across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #1084 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #1084 52.2 score

Ultra League #803 54.2 score

Master League #387 41.4 score

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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.

Quick answers

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.

See the full Q&A page for Golem →

Alternate forms

This Pokémon has forms.

Alolan

Alolan Golem

Sprites · Sound

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.

Golem in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Golem in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Golem in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Golem 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Golem is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

4× Devastating

Water Grass

2× Weak to

Ice Fighting Ground Steel

½× Resists

Normal Fire Flying Rock

¼× Strongly resists

Poison

0× Immune to

Electric

Comparison

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

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Game appearances

Golem appears in 35 games.

Every mainline release where Golem is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2023 Indigo Disk DLC
2023 Teal Mask DLC
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

How to get it

How to get Golem.

Every main-series game Golem is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.

Generation IXObtainableNot in the game

Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.1+)
- RaidTera Raid Battles (5★, 6★) (The Teal Mask)
Needs The Teal Mask
Legends: Z-ANot in the game

Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game

Sword · ShieldNot in the game
Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- EvolveGraveler (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildCobalt Coastlands: massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Bolderoll Ravine (Alpha), massive mass outbreaks

Generation VIIObtainableTransfer only

Sun · Moon · Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonTransfer only
- TransferPokémon Bank
Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- EvolveGraveler (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))

Generation VIObtainable

X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- EvolveGraveler (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))

Generation VObtainableTrade

Black · WhiteObtainable
- EvolveGraveler (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))
Black 2 · White 2Trade

Generation IVObtainable

Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- EvolveGraveler (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))

Generation IIIObtainable

Ruby · Sapphire · Emerald · FireRed · LeafGreenObtainable
- EvolveGraveler (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))

Generation IIObtainable

Gold · Silver · CrystalObtainable
- EvolveGraveler (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))

Generation IObtainable

Red · Blue · YellowObtainable
- EvolveGraveler (Trade; Linking Cord (Legends: Arceus only))

Pokémon HOME: Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; FireRed; and LeafGreen. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
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