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golem
#076

Golem

Megaton Pokémon

RockGround

It sheds its hide once a year. Its boulderlike body is so tough, even dynamite can’t harm it.

Base Stats

HP 80
Attack 120
Defense 130
Sp. Atk 55
Sp. Def 65
Speed 45
Total 495

Type Effectiveness

Abilities

Held Items

Evolution Chain

graveler Graveler Lv. 25
golem Golem Trade

Moves

Locations

Details

Category Megaton Pokémon
Height 1.4 m
Weight 300.0 kg
Base Exp 223
Growth Rate Medium Slow
Capture Rate 45
Base Happiness 70
Gender 50% ♂ / 50% ♀
Habitat Mountain
Egg Groups Mineral

Sprites

golem Front Front
golem Back Back
golem Front Shiny Front Shiny
golem Back Shiny Back Shiny
golem Official Art Official Art
golem Official Art (Shiny) Official Art (Shiny)

Competitive

uu Usage: 0.0%
Attacking Lead
Item
Focus Sash
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 12
Atk 252
Spe 244
Substitute + 3 Attacks
Item
Life Orb / Leftovers
Nature
Adamant
EVs
HP 212
Atk 252
Spe 44
All-Out Attacker
Item
Choice Band / Life Orb
Nature
Jolly / Adamant
EVs
Atk 252
Def 4
Spe 252

Strategy Overview

Rock / Ground typing has never been sought after on any Pokemon, and Golem certainly is no exception to that rule. However, with base 110 Attack and base 130 Defense, as well as some powerful moves with which to abuse said stats, he can prove useful. Golem is often seen as outclassed by his Ground / Rock-type rival, Rhyperior, but Golem has a few decent options that Rhyperior doesn't. Sucker Punch is very useful for making up for his low Speed and Explosion is a very powerful move in general to go out with a bang. His shortcomings, however, prevent Golem from shining in the limelight of UU.

Most Used Moves

Nothing
279.6%
Explosion
100.0%
Toxic
1.3%

Most Used Items

Competitive data from Smogon University via data.pkmn.cc