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'''Golem''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴローニャ''' ''Golonya'') is a dual-type {{2t|Rock|Ground}} Pokémon.
'''Golem''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ゴローニャ''' ''Golonya'') is a dual-type {{2t|Rock|Ground}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} introduced in [[Generation I]].


It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Graveler}} when [[trade]]d. It is the final form of {{p|Geodude}}.
It [[Evolution|evolves]] from {{p|Graveler}} when [[trade]]d. It is the final form of {{p|Geodude}}.
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==Biology==
==Biology==
Golem is a turtle-like bipedal Pokémon with plated, green rocks as its shell. Golem grows bigger by shedding its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hardens when exposed to air, crumbling away and returning to the soil. Golem has a head protruding out of the center of the shell, short arms that have three claws, and two legs with five-clawed feet that have four claws in front and one in back. It has red eyes and a flat snout with two pointed teeth in its lower jaw. As shown in the [[Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards]], Golem's shell is hollow.
Golem is a bipedal tortoise-like Pokémon with plated, green rocks as its shell. Golem grows bigger by shedding its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hardens when exposed to air, crumbling away and returning to the soil. Golem has a head protruding out of the center of the shell, short arms that have three claws, and two legs with five-clawed feet that have four claws in front and one in back. It has red eyes and a flat snout with two pointed teeth in its lower jaw. As shown in the [[Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards]], Golem's shell is hollow.


[[EP036|The anime]] has shown that Golem is able to withdraw its head, arms, and legs into its shell and roll at high speeds. Golem is dangerous when doing this, as it is unable to see and may crash into or run over anything in its path. To prevent it from rolling into the homes of people downhill, grooves are dug into the sides of the mountains to divert the rolling Golem's course. Golem's body is so hard that even dynamite cannot scratch it. Golem is seldom seen in the wild. However, it can be found living in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountainous}} regions.
[[EP036|The anime]] has shown that Golem is able to withdraw its head, arms, and legs into its shell and roll at high speeds. Golem is dangerous when doing this, as it is unable to see and may crash into or run over anything in its path. To prevent it from rolling into the homes of people downhill, grooves are dug into the sides of the mountains to divert the rolling Golem's course. Golem's body is so hard that even dynamite cannot scratch it. Golem is seldom seen in the wild. However, it can be found living in {{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Mountain Pokémon|mountainous}} regions.


The Alolan Golem has shorter forearms with two claws and only two claws on its feet. The face has attracted more iron sand, creating the appearance of a mustache, eyebrows and a large black beard. Above its head are two large black rocks jutting out of its body. On the inner edge of these rocks are three golden dots. In-between the two large rocks is a shorter black rock. The Alolan Golem is capable of firing this rock for attacking; if it is not available, it will fire nearby [[Geodude]] instead.
The Alolan Golem has shorter forearms with two claws and only two claws on its feet. The face has attracted more iron sand, creating the appearance of a mustache, eyebrows and a large black beard. Above its head are two large black rocks jutting out of its body. On the inner edge of these rocks are three golden dots. In-between the two large rocks is a shorter black rock. The Alolan Golem is capable of firing this rock for attacking; if it is not available, it will fire nearby {{p|Geodude}} instead.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Team Rocket Golem.png|280px|thumb|Golem in the {{pkmn| anime}}]]
[[File:Team Rocket Golem.png|280px|thumb|Golem in the {{pkmn| anime}}]]
===Major appearances===
===Major appearances===
Golem first appeared in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]'', under the ownership of [[Chopper]], who used it against {{Ash}} in a battle. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]''.
{{DL|Chopper|Golem}} first appeared in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]'', under the ownership of [[Chopper]], who used it against {{Ash}} in a battle. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[EP105|Charizard Chills]]''.


{{an|Giovanni}}'s Golem appeared in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]''.
{{an|Giovanni}}'s {{DL|Giovanni (anime)|Golem}} appeared in ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'' where it was used in his battle against {{Gary}} but was defeated by {{p|Nidoking}}.


{{Gary}} used a Golem to battle against [[Ash's Charizard]] in ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'', but it was defeated.
{{Gary}} used a {{DL|Gary Oak|Golem}} in his battle against Ash where it battled {{AP|Charizard}} in ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'', but it was defeated.


{{ka|Flint}} used a Golem against [[Lola]] in a feud about what type the [[Pewter City]] Gym should focus in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]'' where it welcomed {{an|Brock}} home.
{{ka|Flint}} used a {{DL|Flint (Kanto)|Golem}} against [[Lola]] in a feud about what type the [[Pewter City]] Gym should focus in ''[[SS001|A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!]]''. It reappeared in ''[[AG177|Grating Spaces!]]'' where it welcomed {{an|Brock}} home.


In ''[[AG137|Hooked on Onix]]'', Golem and its pre-evolved forms were the loyal subjects of King {{p|Onix}}.
In ''[[AG137|Hooked on Onix]]'', Golem and its pre-evolved forms were the loyal subjects of King {{p|Onix}}.


Another Golem appeared in ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'' under the ownership of [[Bertha]].
Another {{DL|Bertha|Golem}} appeared in ''[[DP170|An Elite Coverup!]]'' under the ownership of [[Bertha]] where it took on {{TRT}} and their the armored {{TP|James|Carnivine}} and {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}}.


A wild Golem appeared as a trap in ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend!]]'' as a guardian of treasure [[Buck]] was looking for. [[Ash's Gible]] defeated it easily and sent it rolling back into the cave it appeared from.
A wild Golem appeared as a trap in ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend!]]'' as a guardian of treasure [[Buck]] was looking for. [[Ash's Gible]] defeated it easily and sent it rolling back into the cave it appeared from.


A Golem was used by a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} in ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]''.
A {{DL|Team Rocket Grunt|Golem}} was used by a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}} in ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'' where it was used alongside a {{DL|Team Rocket Grunt|Rhydon}} to capture {{an|Meloetta}}. It was stopped from doing so however by [[Ridley]] and his {{DL|Ridley|Golurk}}.
 
Two Golem also appeared in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'' battling the [[Genesect Army]] at [[Pokémon Hills]].


===Minor appearances===
===Minor appearances===
In ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', it was one of the Pokémon owned by the Trainers at [[Kas Gym]].
In ''[[EP042|Showdown at Dark City]]'', Golem was one of the Pokémon owned by the Trainers at [[Kas Gym]].


In ''[[EP050|Who Gets To Keep Togepi]]'', when Ash, Misty, and Brock are discussing which Pokémon they'd like to hatch out of the Egg, Brock mentions that he wishes it would be a Golem, and one is shown for a second before Misty replaces it with a Lapras.
In ''[[EP050|Who Gets To Keep Togepi]]'', when Ash, Misty, and Brock are discussing which Pokémon they'd like to hatch out of the Egg, Brock mentions that he wishes it would be a Golem, and one is shown for a second before Misty replaces it with a Lapras.


At the beginning of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', [[Raymond]] used a Golem to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Golem, along with the rest of his Pokémon, were defeated by Pikachu.
At the beginning of ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'', [[Raymond]] used a {{DL|Raymond|Golem}} to battle [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Golem, along with the rest of his Pokémon, were defeated by Pikachu.


A Golem belonging to [[Rudy]] made a cameo appearance in ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]''.
A {{DL|Rudy|Golem}} belonging to [[Rudy]] made a cameo appearance in ''[[EP103|Misty Meets Her Match]]''.


Golem also appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.
A Golem appeared in ''[[M02|The Power of One]]''.


A Golem belonging to an unnamed Trainer, appeared in a Hall of Fame photograph in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.
A Golem, belonging to an unnamed Trainer, appeared in a Hall of Fame photograph in ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]''.


A Golem was seen in a dojo in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]''.
A Golem was seen in a dojo in ''[[EP140|Wired for Battle!]]''.
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A wild Golem was seen attacking a wounded {{p|Houndour}} in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'' but was driven off by [[Ash's Chikorita]].
A wild Golem was seen attacking a wounded {{p|Houndour}} in ''[[EP150|Hour of the Houndour]]'' but was driven off by [[Ash's Chikorita]].


A fantasized Golem made an appearance in ''[[EP162|Type Casting]]''.
A Golem appeared in a fantasy in ''[[EP162|Type Casting]]''.


[[Goneff|A crook]] who appeared in ''[[EP192|The Wayward Wobbuffet]]'' had a Golem.
[[Goneff|A crook]] who appeared in ''[[EP192|The Wayward Wobbuffet]]'' had a {{DL|Goneff|Golem}}.


A Golem was one of the Pokémon competing in the Pokémon Sumo Wrestling in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]''.
A Golem was one of the Pokémon competing in the Pokémon Sumo Wrestling in ''[[EP194|Ring Masters]]''.
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In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', a Golem appeared in [[Pryce]]'s flashback as one of the Pokémon which fought against his {{TP|Pryce|Piloswine}}.
In ''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'', a Golem appeared in [[Pryce]]'s flashback as one of the Pokémon which fought against his {{TP|Pryce|Piloswine}}.


A Golem also appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'' and ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]''.
A Golem appeared in ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'', ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]'', ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]'', ''[[M08|Lucario and the Mystery of Mew]]'', and ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.


A group of Golem appeared in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]''.
A group of Golem appeared in ''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race!]]''.


A Golem was used by [[J]]'s [[J's henchmen|client]] in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]] [[DP072|and 2]]''.
A {{DL|J's client (DP071)|Golem}} was used by the henchmen of {{OBP|J's client|DP071}} in ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1]] [[DP072|and 2]]''.


A Golem made a brief cameo in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
A Golem made a brief cameo in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]''.
A Golem appeared in ''[[DP141|Challenging a Towering Figure!]]'', where it battled against a {{p|Snorlax}} during the {{DL|Twinleaf Festival|Festival Battle Challenge}}.


Two Golem made a cameo in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
Two Golem made a cameo in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.
Two Golem appeared in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', where they battled the [[Genesect Army]] at [[Pokémon Hills]].


A Trainer's Golem appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', during a flashback.
A Trainer's Golem appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', during a flashback.
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Golem debuted in ''[[PS036|Drat That Dratini!]]'' where a horde of Golem tried to attacke {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Yellow}} but they escaped using Red's Aerodactyl. They later appeared again in ''[[PS038|Long Live the Nidoqueen!?]]'' when the people of Viridian City were trying to calm them down. In ''[[PS043|Sea Sea Seadra]]'' several of the wild Golem in Viridian Forest appeared in a flashback of Bill's about the cology of the forest hasn't changed in two years.
Golem debuted in ''[[PS036|Drat That Dratini!]]'' where a horde of Golem tried to attacke {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Yellow}} but they escaped using Red's Aerodactyl. They later appeared again in ''[[PS038|Long Live the Nidoqueen!?]]'' when the people of Viridian City were trying to calm them down. In ''[[PS043|Sea Sea Seadra]]'' several of the wild Golem in Viridian Forest appeared in a flashback of Bill's about the cology of the forest hasn't changed in two years.


In ''[[PS037|Golly, Golem]]'', {{adv|Giovanni}} is seen with a Golem as the second Pokémon he sends out against {{adv|Red}}. Its best attacks involve its body shattering, allowing it to use {{m|Rock Throw}}.
In ''[[PS037|Golly, Golem]]'', {{adv|Giovanni}} is seen with a Golem as the second Pokémon he sends out against {{adv|Red}}. His best attacks involve his body shattering, allowing him to use {{m|Rock Throw}}.


In ''[[PS089|The Might of... Metapod?!]]'', {{adv|Yellow}}'s Graveler evolves into Golem during the final battle on [[Cerise Island]]. [[Blaine]] acknowledges its evolution, as Graveler normally evolve into Golem by trade.
In ''[[PS089|The Might of... Metapod?!]]'', {{adv|Yellow}}'s Graveler evolves into Golem during the final battle on [[Cerise Island]]. [[Blaine]] acknowledges his evolution, as Graveler normally evolve into Golem by trade.


In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Golem was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].
In ''[[PS179|The Last Battle XIII]]'', a Golem was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in [[Ilex Forest]].


Golem was the second Pokémon that {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} used in the [[Battle Factory]]. He managed to defeat {{adv|Emerald}}'s {{p|Pinsir}} and {{p|Linoone}} but was defeated by [[Emerald's Sceptile]].
Golem was the second Pokémon that {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} used in the [[Battle Factory]] in ''[[PS306|Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming]]''. He managed to defeat {{adv|Emerald}}'s {{p|Pinsir}} and {{p|Linoone}} but was defeated by [[Emerald's Sceptile]].
 
A Golem appeared in ''[[PS315|Skirting Around Surskit I]]'' as a rental Pokémon that [[Guile Hideout]] stole.


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
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===NPC appearances===
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Golem is the leader of Team Rumblerock, a [[Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Normal Rank]] [[Team#Rescue Teams|Rescue Team]]. It joins a new team designed to travel through [[Magma Cavern]] but is defeated.
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team|Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]]: Golem is the leader of Team Rumblerock, a [[Rank (Mystery Dungeon)|Normal Rank]] [[Team#Rescue Teams|Rescue Team]]. It joins a new team designed to travel through [[Magma Cavern]] but is defeated.
* [[Pokémon: Magikarp Jump]]: Golem may appear during {{DL|Pokémon: Magikarp Jump|training}}. As part of the "Golem Push" training session, the player's Magikarp pushes it to earn JP.


===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its body can survive dynamite blasts without a single scratch, but it hates rain and humidity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=Its body can survive dynamite blasts without a single scratch, but it hates rain and humidity.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Once a year, this Pokémon molts, and its shed shell returns to the soil. This process creates enriched soil, so farmers collect the shells.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Once a year, this Pokémon molts, and its shed shell returns to the soil. This process creates enriched soil, so farmers collect the shells.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=When Golem grow old, they stop shedding their shells. Those that have lived a long, long time have shells green with moss.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=It detonates its own body. The power from that explosion can propel it up steep mountain paths with amazing speed.}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It fires rocks charged with electricity. Even if the rock isn't fired that accurately, just grazing an opponent will cause numbness and fainting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sun|entry=It fires rocks charged with electricity. Even if the rock isn't fired that accurately, just grazing an opponent will cause numbness and fainting.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Because it can't fire boulders at a rapid pace, it's been known to seize nearby Geodude and fire them from its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Moon|entry=Because it can't fire boulders at a rapid pace, it's been known to seize nearby Geodude and fire them from its back.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Sun|entry=It's grumpy and stubborn. If you upset it, it discharges electricity from the surface of its body and growls with a voice like thunder.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Ultra Moon|entry=It shoots large rocks that are charged with electricity. Tremendous electric shocks are flung out across the whole area of impact.}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VI}}
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* [[Alola|Alolan]] Golem has the same stats as a regular Golem.
* [[Alola]]n Golem has the same stats as a regular Golem.


====Pokéathlon stats====
====Pokéathlon stats====
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====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
=====Golem=====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Golem|Rock|Ground|2}}
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Golem|Rock|Ground|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor7null}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Golem|Rock|Ground|2|form=yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Golem|Rock|Ground|2}}
 
=====Alolan Golem=====
{{learnlist/tutorh/7|Golem|Rock|Electric|7}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Ally Switch|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Block|Normal|Status|—|—|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Electroweb|Electric|Special|55|95|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Fire Punch|Fire|Physical|75|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Focus Punch|Fighting|Physical|150|100|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Magnet Rise|Electric|Status|—|—|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Superpower|Fighting|Physical|120|100|5|||no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutor7|Thunder Punch|Electric|Physical|75|100|15||'''|no|yes}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/7|Golem|Rock|Electric|7}}


====By a prior [[evolution]]====
====By a prior [[evolution]]====
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|max=90
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{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=076
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Rock|ndex=076
|hatch=N/A
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=1
|evolution=N/A
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=160
|stamina=160
|attack=176
|attack=211
|defense=198
|defense=229
|fast={{m|Rock Throw}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}{{tt|*|From August 20, 2016 onwards}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}{{tt|*|Prior to August 20, 2016}}
|fast={{m|Rock Throw}}, {{m|Mud-Slap}}{{tt|*|From August 20, 2016 onwards}}, {{m|Mud Shot}}{{tt|*|Prior to August 20, 2016}}
|special={{m|Stone Edge}}, {{m|Ancient Power}}, {{m|Earthquake}}
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{{Spritebox/6|ndex=076}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=076}}
{{Spritebox/7/2Forms|ndex=076|form1=A}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|076|Golem}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|076|Golem}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Alolan Golem and its Alolan {{p|Geodude|evolutionary}} {{p|Graveler|relatives}}.
* No other Pokémon has the same [[type]] [[List of Pokémon with unique type combinations|combination]] as Alolan Golem and its Alolan {{p|Geodude|evolutionary}} {{p|Graveler|relatives}}.
* Alolan Golem, along with its Alolan evolutionary relatives, were designed by [[Hitoshi Ariga]].
* Between {{3v|Red|Blue|Yellow}} in [[Generation I]], Golem is the only Pokémon that cannot ever be seen without trading; however, its existence is implied by a [[non-player character]] who had just received his friend's {{p|Graveler}}.
* Between {{3v|Red|Blue|Yellow}} in [[Generation I]], Golem is the only Pokémon that cannot ever be seen without trading; however, its existence is implied by a [[non-player character]] who had just received his friend's {{p|Graveler}}.
* Alolan Golem has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.  
* Alolan Golem has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all {{type|Electric}} Pokémon.


===Origin===
===Origin===
Golem is probably based on a turtle. Turtles are believed to have the world on its back in myths (Hindu mythology, Chinese mythology and Native American mythology). Its "shell" may represent the {{wp|tectonic plates}} of Earth.
Golem is probably based on a tortoise. Tortoise are believed to hold the world on their backs in many myths, including the Hindu, Chinese and Native American mythologies. Its "shell" may represent the {{wp|tectonic plates}} of Earth.


Alolan Golem, like its predecessors, seems to have taken on the attributes of {{wp|magnetite}}, a subset of iron ore known for its black crystalline appearance in nature. The crystals on its back also may be derived from the {{wp|railgun}}.
Alolan Golem, like its predecessors, seems to have taken on the attributes of {{wp|magnetite}}, a subset of iron ore known for its black crystalline appearance in nature. The crystals on its back also may be derived from the {{wp|railgun}}.

Revision as of 04:16, 20 November 2017

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
075MS.png #075: Graveler
Pokémon
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Golem
Megaton Pokémon
ゴローニャ
Golonya
#076
Golem
Golem
Alolan Golem
Alolan Golem



Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types
Rock Ground
Golem
Rock Electric
Alolan Golem
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Unknown Unknown
Abilities
Rock Head or Sturdy
Golem
Magnet Pull or Sturdy
Alolan Golem
Cacophony
Sand Veil
Golem Hidden Ability
Galvanize
Alolan Golem Hidden Ability
Cacophony
Alolan Golem
Cacophony
Gender ratio
Unknown
50% male, 50% female
Catch rate
45 (11.9%)
Breeding
Egg Group
Mineral
Hatch time
15 cycles
Height
4'07" 1.4 m
Golem
5'07" 1.7 m
Alolan Golem
0'0" 0 m
{{{form3}}}
0'0" 0 m
{{{form4}}}
Weight
661.4 lbs. 300.0 kg
Golem
696.7 lbs. 316.0 kg
Alolan Golem
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form3}}}
0 lbs. 0 kg
{{{form4}}}
Mega Stone
[[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield
177
Gen. I-IV
Unknown
IV
223
V+
Leveling rate
Medium Slow
EV yield
Total: 3
Golem
0
HP
0
Atk
3
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Alolan Golem
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
0
HP
0
Atk
0
Def
0
Sp.Atk
0
Sp.Def
0
Speed
Shape
Body12.png
Footprint
F076.png F000.png
Alolan Golem
Pokédex color
Brown
Other forms may have other colors.
Base friendship
70
External Links

Golem (Japanese: ゴローニャ Golonya) is a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

It evolves from Graveler when traded. It is the final form of Geodude.

In Alola, Golem has a regional variant that is Rock/Electric. It evolves from Alolan Graveler when traded. It is the final form of Alolan Geodude.

Biology

Golem is a bipedal tortoise-like Pokémon with plated, green rocks as its shell. Golem grows bigger by shedding its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hardens when exposed to air, crumbling away and returning to the soil. Golem has a head protruding out of the center of the shell, short arms that have three claws, and two legs with five-clawed feet that have four claws in front and one in back. It has red eyes and a flat snout with two pointed teeth in its lower jaw. As shown in the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards, Golem's shell is hollow.

The anime has shown that Golem is able to withdraw its head, arms, and legs into its shell and roll at high speeds. Golem is dangerous when doing this, as it is unable to see and may crash into or run over anything in its path. To prevent it from rolling into the homes of people downhill, grooves are dug into the sides of the mountains to divert the rolling Golem's course. Golem's body is so hard that even dynamite cannot scratch it. Golem is seldom seen in the wild. However, it can be found living in mountainous regions.

The Alolan Golem has shorter forearms with two claws and only two claws on its feet. The face has attracted more iron sand, creating the appearance of a mustache, eyebrows and a large black beard. Above its head are two large black rocks jutting out of its body. On the inner edge of these rocks are three golden dots. In-between the two large rocks is a shorter black rock. The Alolan Golem is capable of firing this rock for attacking; if it is not available, it will fire nearby Geodude instead.

In the anime

Golem in the anime

Major appearances

Golem first appeared in The Bridge Bike Gang, under the ownership of Chopper, who used it against Ash in a battle. It reappeared in a flashback in Charizard Chills.

Giovanni's Golem appeared in The Battle of the Badge where it was used in his battle against Gary but was defeated by Nidoking.

Gary used a Golem in his battle against Ash where it battled Charizard in Can't Beat the Heat!, but it was defeated.

Flint used a Golem against Lola in a feud about what type the Pewter City Gym should focus in A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!. It reappeared in Grating Spaces! where it welcomed Brock home.

In Hooked on Onix, Golem and its pre-evolved forms were the loyal subjects of King Onix.

Another Golem appeared in An Elite Coverup! under the ownership of Bertha where it took on Team Rocket and their the armored Carnivine and Seviper.

A wild Golem appeared as a trap in Bucking the Treasure Trend! as a guardian of treasure Buck was looking for. Ash's Gible defeated it easily and sent it rolling back into the cave it appeared from.

A Golem was used by a Team Rocket Grunt in Meloetta and the Undersea Temple! where it was used alongside a Rhydon to capture Meloetta. It was stopped from doing so however by Ridley and his Golurk.

Minor appearances

In Showdown at Dark City, Golem was one of the Pokémon owned by the Trainers at Kas Gym.

In Who Gets To Keep Togepi, when Ash, Misty, and Brock are discussing which Pokémon they'd like to hatch out of the Egg, Brock mentions that he wishes it would be a Golem, and one is shown for a second before Misty replaces it with a Lapras.

At the beginning of Mewtwo Strikes Back, Raymond used a Golem to battle Ash's Pikachu. Golem, along with the rest of his Pokémon, were defeated by Pikachu.

A Golem belonging to Rudy made a cameo appearance in Misty Meets Her Match.

A Golem appeared in The Power of One.

A Golem, belonging to an unnamed Trainer, appeared in a Hall of Fame photograph in Hello, Pummelo!.

A Golem was seen in a dojo in Wired for Battle!.

A Golem was one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Tricks of the Trade.

A wild Golem was seen attacking a wounded Houndour in Hour of the Houndour but was driven off by Ash's Chikorita.

A Golem appeared in a fantasy in Type Casting.

A crook who appeared in The Wayward Wobbuffet had a Golem.

A Golem was one of the Pokémon competing in the Pokémon Sumo Wrestling in Ring Masters.

In As Cold as Pryce, a Golem appeared in Pryce's flashback as one of the Pokémon which fought against his Piloswine.

A Golem appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest, Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, Destiny Deoxys, Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, and Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A group of Golem appeared in A Maze-ing Race!.

A Golem was used by the henchmen of J's client in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts 1 and 2.

A Golem made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.

A Golem appeared in Challenging a Towering Figure!, where it battled against a Snorlax during the Festival Battle Challenge.

Two Golem made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.

Two Golem appeared in Genesect and the Legend Awakened, where they battled the Genesect Army at Pokémon Hills.

A Trainer's Golem appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, during a flashback.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry
EP036 Golem Ash's Pokédex Golem, a Megaton Pokémon. Once a year it sheds its bedrock shell and grows larger.

In the manga

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

Brock used a Golem to try to impress Professor Oak but was never shown to him because of Brock's nervousness paralyzing him.

Rudy used his Golem in the dance battle against Ash.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Golem debuted in Drat That Dratini! where a horde of Golem tried to attacke Red and Yellow but they escaped using Red's Aerodactyl. They later appeared again in Long Live the Nidoqueen!? when the people of Viridian City were trying to calm them down. In Sea Sea Seadra several of the wild Golem in Viridian Forest appeared in a flashback of Bill's about the cology of the forest hasn't changed in two years.

In Golly, Golem, Giovanni is seen with a Golem as the second Pokémon he sends out against Red. His best attacks involve his body shattering, allowing him to use Rock Throw.

In The Might of... Metapod?!, Yellow's Graveler evolves into Golem during the final battle on Cerise Island. Blaine acknowledges his evolution, as Graveler normally evolve into Golem by trade.

In The Last Battle XIII, a Golem was one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.

Golem was the second Pokémon that Noland used in the Battle Factory in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming. He managed to defeat Emerald's Pinsir and Linoone but was defeated by Emerald's Sceptile.

A Golem appeared in Skirting Around Surskit I as a rental Pokémon that Guile Hideout stole.

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

A Golem participated in a baseball match in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!.

Blaine sent out Golem during the battle portion of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!.

Giovanni sent out his Golem to prevent Red from interfering with his plans on creating Mewtwo in Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!.

Golem is one of Bruno's Pokémon in the Pokémon League as seen in Clefairy's Under Training!!.

Golem was owned by Rydel's rival in Serious Bicycle Match!.

In the TFG

One Golem figure has been released.

In the TCG

Main article: Golem (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

Pokédex entries

Golem

Generation I
Red(ENG) Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without damage.
Blue
Yellow Once it sheds its skin, its body turns tender and whitish. Its hide hardens when it's exposed to air.
Stadium Its body, which weighs over 660 pounds, is as hard as stone. It grows bigger by shedding its skin once a year.
Generation II
Gold It sheds its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hardens and crumbles away.
Silver It is capable of blowing itself up. It uses this explosive force to jump from mountain to mountain.
Crystal Its rock-like body is so durable, even high-powered dynamite blasts fail to scratch its rugged hide.
Stadium 2 It sheds its skin once a year. the discarded shell immediately hardens and crumbles away.
Generation III
Ruby 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.
Sapphire 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.
Emerald It is said to live in volcanic craters on mountain peaks. Once a year, it sheds its hide and grows larger. The shed hide crumbles and returns to the soil.
FireRed It is enclosed in a hard shell that is as rugged as slabs of rock. It sheds skin once a year to grow larger.
LeafGreen Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without taking damage.
Generation IV
Diamond It sheds its hide once a year. Its boulderlike body is so tough, even dynamite can't harm it.
Pearl It tumbles down mountains, leaving grooves from peak to base. Stay clear of these grooves.
Platinum Even dynamite can't harm its hard, boulderlike body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
HeartGold It sheds its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hardens and crumbles away.
SoulSilver It is capable of blowing itself up. It uses this explosive force to jump from mountain to mountain.
Generation V
Black Even dynamite can't harm its hard, boulderlike body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
White
Black 2 Even dynamite can't harm its hard, boulder-like body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
White 2
Generation VI
X It tumbles down mountains, leaving grooves from peak to base. Stay clear of these grooves.
Y Even dynamite can't harm its hard, boulder-like body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
Omega Ruby 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.
Alpha Sapphire 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.
Generation VII
Sun Its body can survive dynamite blasts without a single scratch, but it hates rain and humidity.
Moon Once a year, this Pokémon molts, and its shed shell returns to the soil. This process creates enriched soil, so farmers collect the shells.
Ultra Sun When Golem grow old, they stop shedding their shells. Those that have lived a long, long time have shells green with moss.
Ultra Moon It detonates its own body. The power from that explosion can propel it up steep mountain paths with amazing speed.


Alolan Golem

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation VII.
Generation VII
Sun It fires rocks charged with electricity. Even if the rock isn't fired that accurately, just grazing an opponent will cause numbness and fainting.
Moon Because it can't fire boulders at a rapid pace, it's been known to seize nearby Geodude and fire them from its back.
Ultra Sun It's grumpy and stubborn. If you upset it, it discharges electricity from the surface of its body and growls with a voice like thunder.
Ultra Moon It shoots large rocks that are charged with electricity. Tremendous electric shocks are flung out across the whole area of impact.


Game locations

Generation I
Red Blue
Evolve Graveler
Blue (Japan)
Trade Kadabra for Graveler on Cinnabar Island (evolves immediately)
Yellow
Evolve Graveler
Generation II
Gold Silver
Evolve Graveler
Crystal
Evolve Graveler
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire
Evolve Graveler
Emerald
Evolve Graveler
FireRed LeafGreen
Evolve Graveler
Colosseum
Trade
XD
Trade
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl
Evolve Graveler
Platinum
Evolve Graveler
HeartGold SoulSilver
Evolve Graveler
Pal Park
Mountain
Generation V
Black White
Evolve Graveler
Black 2 White 2
Trade
Generation VI
X Y
Evolve Graveler
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Graveler
Generation VII
Sun Moon
Trade Haunter for Graveler in Tapu Village*


In side games

Generation I
Pinball
Evolve Graveler
Generation II
This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
Generation III
Pinball: R&S
Evolve Graveler
Trozei!
Secret Storage 10, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
MD Red MD Blue
Magma Cavern (15F-20F), Mt. Faraway (10F-19F), Buried Relic (91-99F), Wish Cave (76F-79F), Southern Cavern (40F-50F), Joyous Tower (74F-79F)
Ranger
Sekra Range, Fiore Temple
Generation IV
MD Time MD Darkness
Crystal Cave (B8-B11)
MD Sky
Crystal Cave (B8-B11)
Ranger: SoA
Hippowdon Temple, Altru Tower
Rumble
Rocky Cave (Normal Mode A & S, Advanced Mode B & S)
PokéPark Wii
Lava Zone
Ranger: GS
Faldera Island, Thunder Temple
Generation V
Rumble Blast
Canyon: Sunny Seashore
Rumble U
Variety Battle: Pokémon on a Roll (Boss)
Generation VI
Battle Trozei
Mountain of Order: Stage 3
Shuffle
Event: Golem Appears
Event: Great Daily Pokémon (Fifth release)
Event: Pokémon Safari (16th release; Alola Form)
Rumble World
Sapphire Sea: Booming Grotto (Center Boss, Back)


Held items

Game Held Item(s)
Red* Blue* Bitter Berry (100%)
Yellow*
Emerald* Everstone Everstone (5%)

Stats

Base stats

Generation I-V
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
80
140 - 187 270 - 364
110
103 - 178 202 - 350
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total:
485
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 55.
Generation VI onward
Stat Range
At Lv. 50 At Lv. 100
80
140 - 187 270 - 364
120
112 - 189 220 - 372
130
121 - 200 238 - 394
55
54 - 117 103 - 229
65
63 - 128 121 - 251
45
45 - 106 85 - 207
Total:
495
Other Pokémon with this total
  • Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
  • Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
  • Alolan Golem has the same stats as a regular Golem.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed
2/2 ★★
Power
4/4 ★★★★
Skill
1/2
Stamina
4/4 ★★★★
Jump
2/2 ★★
Total
13/14 ★★


Type effectiveness

Golem

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ¼×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ¼×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ¼×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ½×
Poison ¼×
Ground
Rock ½×
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Notes:

Alolan Golem

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
Damaged
normally by:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ¼×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Weak to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ¼×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Immune to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ¼×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None
Resistant to:
Normal ½×
Fighting
Flying ¼×
Poison ½×
Ground
Rock
Bug
Ghost
Steel
Fire ½×
Water
Grass
Electric ½×
Psychic
Ice
Dragon
Dark
Fairy
None

Learnset

All damage-dealing Normal-type moves will get STAB when used by Alolan Golem if it has the Ability Galvanize.

By leveling up

Golem
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100100% 10
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
011 Mud Sport Ground Status 0000 00——% 15
011 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 00——% 20
044 Mud Sport Ground Status 0000 00——% 15
066 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 00——% 20
1010 Steamroller Bug Physical 06565 100100% 20
1212 Magnitude Ground Physical 0000 100100% 30
1616 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15
1818 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15
2222 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20
2424 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5
3030 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00——% 20
3434 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 09090% 10
4040 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10
4444 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5
5050 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
5454 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5
6060 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golem
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
Alolan Golem
Generation VII
Other generations:
VIII - IX
 Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP
011 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100100% 10
011 Tackle Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35
011 Defense Curl Normal Status 0000 00——% 40
011 Charge Electric Status 0000 00——% 20
011 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 00——% 20
044 Charge Electric Status 0000 00——% 20
066 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 00——% 20
1010 Steamroller Bug Physical 06565 100100% 20
1212 Spark Electric Physical 06565 100100% 20
1616 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15
1818 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15
2222 Thunder Punch Electric Physical 07575 100100% 15
2424 Self-Destruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5
3030 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000 00——% 20
3434 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 09090% 10
4040 Discharge Electric Special 08080 100100% 15
4444 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5
5050 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15
5454 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5
6060 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000 100100% 10
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golem

By TM/HM

Golem
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM05Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM23Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
TM26Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM31Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM35Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM37Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM38Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM39Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM52Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM56Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM64Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM69Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM71Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM74Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM78Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM80Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM96Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golem
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
Alolan Golem
Generation VII
Other generations:
VIII - IX
   TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
TM05Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM05 Roar Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM06Bag TM Poison VI Sprite.png TM06 Toxic Poison Status 0000 090}}90% 10
TM10Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM10 Hidden Power Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM11Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM11 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000 00—}}—% 5
TM15Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM15 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5
TM17Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM17 Protect Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM21Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM21 Frustration Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM23Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM23 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100}}100% 15
TM24Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM24 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM25Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM25 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10
TM26Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM26 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10
TM27Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM27 Return Normal Physical 0000 100}}100% 20
TM31Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM31 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15
TM32Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM32 Double Team Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 15
TM35Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM35 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15
TM37Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM37 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM38Bag TM Fire VI Sprite.png TM38 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5
TM39Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM39 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15
TM42Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM42 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20
TM44Bag TM Psychic VI Sprite.png TM44 Rest Psychic Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM45Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM45 Attract Normal Status 0000 100}}100% 15
TM48Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM48 Round Normal Special 06060 100}}100% 15
TM49Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM49 Echoed Voice Normal Special 04040 100}}100% 15
TM52Bag TM Fighting VI Sprite.png TM52 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5
TM56Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM56 Fling Dark Physical 0000 100}}100% 10
TM57Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM57 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10
TM59Bag TM Dark VI Sprite.png TM59 Brutal Swing Dark Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM64Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM64 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100}}100% 5
TM68Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM68 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5
TM69Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM69 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
TM71Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM71 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5
TM72Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM72 Volt Switch Electric Special 07070 100}}100% 20
TM74Bag TM Steel VI Sprite.png TM74 Gyro Ball Steel Physical 0000 100}}100% 5
TM78Bag TM Ground VI Sprite.png TM78 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20
TM80Bag TM Rock VI Sprite.png TM80 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10
TM87Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM87 Swagger Normal Status 0000 085}}85% 15
TM88Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM88 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM90Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM90 Substitute Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 10
TM93Bag TM Electric VI Sprite.png TM93 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15
TM96Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM96 Nature Power Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
XTM100Bag TM Normal VI Sprite.png TM100 Confide Normal Status 0000 00—}}—% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golem

By breeding

Golem
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
SteelixHonedgeDoubladeAegislash
Autotomize Steel Status —% 15
SudowoodoNosepassProbopass
Block Normal Status —% 5
OnixSteelixYamaskCofagrigusFerroseedFerrothorn
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
GeodudeSudowoodoNosepassDwebbleYamask
Endure* Normal Status —% 10
SudowoodoDwebbleCrustle
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
GeodudeGravelerGolemSudowoodo
Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
Sudowoodo
Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100 90% 10
GeodudeGravelerGolemSudowoodo
Mega Punch Normal Physical 80 85% 20
Ferrothorn
Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20
Probopass
Wide Guard Rock Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Golem in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Golem in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golem
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
Alolan Golem
Generation VII
Other generations:
VIII - IX
 Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
SteelixHonedgeDoubladeAegislash
Autotomize Steel Status —% 15
SudowoodoNosepassProbopass
Block Normal Status —% 5
Sudowoodo
Counter Fighting Physical 100% 20
OnixSteelixYamaskCofagrigusFerroseedFerrothorn
Curse Ghost Status —% 10
GeodudeSudowoodoNosepassDwebbleYamask
Endure* Normal Status —% 10
SudowoodoDwebbleCrustle
Flail Normal Physical 100% 15
Probopass
Magnet Rise Electric Status —% 10
Ferrothorn
Rock Climb Normal Physical 90 85% 20
OnixSteelix
Screech Normal Status 85% 40
Probopass
Wide Guard Rock Status —% 10
  • Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Golem in Generation VII
  • Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
  • Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Golem in that game.
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golem

By tutoring

Golem
Generation VII
Other generations:
II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Block Normal Status —% 5
S M US UM Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
S M US UM Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15
S M US UM Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20
S M US UM Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10
S M US UM Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Golem can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Golem cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golem
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
Alolan Golem
Generation VII
Other generations:
VIII - IX
 Game   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
S M US UM Ally Switch Psychic Status —% 15
S M US UM Block Normal Status —% 5
S M US UM Earth Power Ground Special 90 100% 10
S M US UM Electroweb Electric Special 55 95% 15
S M US UM Fire Punch Fire Physical 75 100% 15
S M US UM Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150 100% 20
S M US UM Iron Defense Steel Status —% 15
S M US UM Iron Head Steel Physical 80 100% 15
S M US UM Magnet Rise Electric Status —% 10
S M US UM Shock Wave Electric Special 60 —% 20
S M US UM Snore Normal Special 50 100% 15
S M US UM Stealth Rock Rock Status —% 20
S M US UM Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 75 100% 10
S M US UM Superpower Fighting Physical 120 100% 5
S M US UM Thunder Punch Electric Physical 75 100% 15
  • A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Golem can be tutored the move in that game
  • A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Golem cannot be tutored the move in that game
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golem

By a prior evolution

Golem
Generation VII
Other generations:
I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Geodude (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnsetGraveler (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golem
  • Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
Alolan Golem
Generation VII
Other generations:
VIII - IX
 Stage   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 
Geodude (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnsetGraveler (Pokémon)/Generation VII learnset Rollout Rock Physical 30 90% 20
  • Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golem
  • Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an evolution of Golem

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball
Pin076.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Pinball RS
PinRS076.png
Acquisition: Evolve
Pokémon Trozei!
Trozeiani076.png
Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team
Body size: 1
Recruit rate: -30%
Friend Area: Mt. Deepgreen
Phrases
51%-100% HP Even dynamite can't shatter my armor!
26%-50% HP Better be careful. My HP's half gone.
1%-25% HP I'm about done... I have no energy left...
Level up Hm! I leveled up! My armor's grown harder, too!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon
Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky
MDP E 076.png Body size: 1
Recruit rate: 0.5%
IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger
Group:
Ground
Poké Assist: Rock PA.png
Rock
Field move: Crush fm.pngCrush fm.pngCrush fm.png
(Crush ×3)
Loops: 16 Min. exp.: 95 Max. exp.: 145
Browser entry R-000
Golem can destroy even big Boulders using its extraordinary strength.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
Group:
Rock
Poké Assist: Rock PA.png
Rock
Field move: Crush 4 field move.png
(Crush ×4)
Browser entry R-000
It hurls stones to attack. It also opens fissures in the ground.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
Rock
Poké Assist:
(present)
Rock Assist.png
Rock
Field move:
(present)
Crush 3 field move.png
(Crush ×3)
Poké Assist:
(past)
Rock Assist.png
Rock
Field move:
(past)
Crush 1 field move.png
(Crush ×1)
Browser entry [[List of Pokémon by Oblivia Browser number|]]
It triggers rockfalls to attack
Pokémon Rumble
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Blast
Attack ●●●
Defense ●●●●
Speed ●●●
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure
PPW076.png PokéPark Pad entry:
Golem sometimes lends a hand with Blaziken's Boulder Bash in the Lava Zone. He likes to collect shiny things.
Pokémon Battle Trozei
Rock
Attack Power: ★★★★★

BT076.png

Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Rock
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 90 Raise Max Level.png 0

#590
Shuffle076.png

Cross Attack
Making a + shaped match deals more damage than usual.


Pokémon Shuffle
None Shuffle.png
Electric
None Shuffle.png Attack Power: 70 - 90 Raise Max Level.png 0

#590
Shuffle076A.png

Non Stop+
Does even more damage the more times in a row it is triggered.


Pokémon GO
GO076.png Base HP: 160 Base Attack: 211 Base Defense: 229
Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 1 km Evolution Requirement: N/A
Fast Attacks: Rock Throw, Mud-Slap*, Mud Shot*
Charged Attacks: Stone Edge, Ancient Power*, Rock Blast*, Earthquake

Evolution

Golem

074Geodude.png
Unevolved
Geodude
 Rock  Ground 
Rare Candy
Level 25
075Graveler.png
First evolution
Graveler
 Rock  Ground 
Pal Pad
Trade
076Golem.png
Second evolution
Golem
 Rock  Ground 


Alolan Golem

074Geodude-Alola.png
Unevolved
Geodude
 Rock  Electric 
Rare Candy
Level 25
075Graveler-Alola.png
First evolution
Graveler
 Rock  Electric 
Pal Pad
Trade
076Golem-Alola.png
Second evolution
Golem
 Rock  Electric 


Sprites

Generation I
Red Green Red Blue Yellow
Spr 1g 076.png Spr b g1 076.png Spr 1b 076.png Spr b g1 076.png Spr 1y 076.png Spr b g1 076.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation II
Gold Silver Crystal
Spr 2g 076.png Spr b 2g 076.png Spr 2s 076.png Spr b 2s 076.png Spr 2c 076.png Spr b 2c 076.png
Spr 2g 076 s.png Spr b 2g 076 s.png Spr 2s 076 s.png Spr b 2s 076 s.png Spr 2c 076 s.png Spr b 2c 076 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation III
Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen
Spr 3r 076.png Spr b 3r 076.png Spr 3e 076.png Spr b 3e 076.png Spr 3f 076.png Spr b 3f 076.png
Spr 3r 076 s.png Spr b 3r 076 s.png Spr 3e 076 s.png Spr b 3e 076 s.png Spr 3f 076 s.png Spr b 3f 076 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV
Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver
Spr 4d 076.png Spr b 4d 076.png Spr 4p 076.png Spr b 4p 076.png Spr 4h 076.png Spr b 4h 076.png
Spr 4d 076 s.png Spr b 4d 076 s.png Spr 4p 076 s.png Spr b 4p 076 s.png Spr 4h 076 s.png Spr b 4h 076 s.png
Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V
Black White Black 2 White 2
Spr 5b 076.png Spr b 5b 076.png Spr 5b2 076.png Spr b 5b2 076.png
Spr 5b 076 s.png Spr b 5b 076 s.png Spr 5b2 076 s.png Spr b 5b2 076 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VI
X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire
Spr 6x 076.png
Spr b 6x 076.png
Spr 6o 076.png
Spr b 6o 076.png
Spr 6x 076 s.png
Spr b 6x 076 s.png
Spr 6o 076 s.png
Spr b 6o 076 s.png
Front Back Front Back
Generation VII
Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon
Spr 7s 076.png
Spr b 7s 076.png
Spr 7s 076.png
Spr b 7s 076.png
Spr 7s 076A.png
Spr b 7s 076A.png
Spr 7s 076A.png
Spr b 7s 076A.png
Spr 7s 076 s.png
Spr b 7s 076 s.png
Spr 7s 076 s.png
Spr b 7s 076 s.png
Spr 7s 076A s.png
Spr b 7s 076A s.png
Spr 7s 076A s.png
Spr b 7s 076A s.png
Front Back Front Back
076MS.png For other sprites and images, please see Golem images on the Bulbagarden Archives.


Trivia

Origin

Golem is probably based on a tortoise. Tortoise are believed to hold the world on their backs in many myths, including the Hindu, Chinese and Native American mythologies. Its "shell" may represent the tectonic plates of Earth.

Alolan Golem, like its predecessors, seems to have taken on the attributes of magnetite, a subset of iron ore known for its black crystalline appearance in nature. The crystals on its back also may be derived from the railgun.

Name origin

Golem is a reference to the golems of medieval and Hebrew legend.

Golonya may be a combination of golem and stone. Additionally, ゴロゴローン gorogorōn is the sound of rolling, a habit of Golem.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning
Japan Flag.png Japanese ゴローニャ Golonya From golem and stone, and possibly ゴロゴローン gorogorōn
France Flag.png French Grolem Corruption of gros and Golem
Spain Flag.png Spanish Golem Same as English name
Germany Flag.png German Geowaz From geo and Watz
Italy Flag.png Italian Golem Same as English name
South Korea Flag.png Korean 딱구리 Ttakguri From 딱딱하다 ddakddakhada and 구르다 gureuda; possibly literally "hard roller"
China and Taiwan Flags.png Mandarin Chinese 隆隆岩 Lónglóngyán Literally "Rumbling boulder"
Hong Kong Flag.png Cantonese Chinese 滾動岩 Gwánduhngngàahm Literally "Rolling boulder"


Notes


External links


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