#076 · Generation 1

Golem

Forms & variants

Max CP (L40 / L50): 2,949 / 3,334
Raid catch CP (L20 / L25): 1,685 / 2,106
Research CP (L15): 1,264
Buddy distance: 1 km
2nd charged move: 10,000 dust · 25 candy

Shiny
Shadow
Tradable
Mega
Dynamax

Transfer extras

Transfer the extras

Golem has no job in PvP, raids, or Max Battles. Keep one for the Pokedex and any of the special variants below, and transfer the rest for candy.

Battle roles

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Great Leagueshadow#1075 of 1146 · score 53
Ranked #1075 of 1146; not competitive in Great League.
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Ultra League#797 of 844 · score 55.1
Ranked #797 of 844; not competitive in Ultra League.
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Master League#385 of 406 · score 41.3
Ranked #385 of 406; not competitive in Master League.

Collection value

Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.

Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.

Base stats

Attack211

Defense198

Stamina190

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

grass×2.56
water×2.56
fighting×1.6
ground×1.6
ice×1.6
steel×1.6

Resists

electric×0.391
poison×0.391
fire×0.625
flying×0.625
normal×0.625
rock×0.625

Evolution line

Geodude
→25 candyGraveler
→100 candyGolem

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	–	#1086 / 1146	51.5	Mud Slap · Stone Edge · Earthquake	L19 · 4/12/11
Great LeagueShadow	–	#1075 / 1146	53	Mud Slap · Stone Edge · Earthquake	L19 · 4/12/11
Ultra League	–	#797 / 844	55.1	Mud Slap · Earthquake · Stone Edge	L32.5 · 4/15/14
Ultra LeagueShadow	–	#819 / 844	51.7	Mud Slap · Earthquake · Stone Edge	L32.5 · 4/15/14
Master League	–	#385 / 406	41.3	Mud Slap · Earthquake · Stone Edge	L50 · 15/15/15
Master LeagueShadow	–	#390 / 406	40.6	Mud Slap · Earthquake · Stone Edge	L50 · 15/15/15
Ultra Premier	–	#376 / 689	75.6	Mud Slap · Stone Edge · Rock Blast
Ultra PremierShadow	–	#403 / 689	74.6	Mud Slap · Stone Edge · Rock Blast
Master Premier	–	#258 / 274	46.4	Mud Shot · Stone Edge · Rock Blast	L50 · 15/15/15
Master PremierShadow	–	#249 / 274	49	Mud Shot · Stone Edge · Rock Blast	L50 · 15/15/15

Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
rockShadow	–	#46 / 291	12.9	219	Rock Throw · Rock Blast
groundShadow	–	#47 / 299	13.1	222	Rock Throw · Earthquake
ground	–	#73 / 299	11.2	228	Rock Throw · Earthquake
rock	–	#78 / 291	10.8	221	Rock Throw · Rock Blast

Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.

Moves

Fast move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	DPS	PvP power	PvP energy	Speed
Rock ThrowSTAB	rock	13	+8	1.0s	13.0	8	+5	2 turns
Mud-SlapSTAB	ground	19	+13	1.5s	12.7	11	+10	3 turns
Mud ShotSTAB	ground	4	+6	0.5s	8.0	3	+9	2 turns

Charged move	Type	Raid power	Energy	Duration	Dmg/energy	PvP power	PvP energy	Effects
Stone EdgeSTAB	rock	105	-100	2.5s	1.05	100	-55
Rock BlastSTAB	rock	50	-33	2.0s	1.52	50	-40
EarthquakeSTAB	ground	140	-100	3.5s	1.40	120	-65
Ancient PowerSTAB	rock	70	-33	3.5s	2.12	60	-45	10% chance: +1 own Atk, +1 own Def

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