Golem

Golem
Megaton Pokémon
When Golem grow old, they stop shedding their shells. Those that have lived a long, long time have shells green with moss.
Golem is No. 0076 in the National Pokédex and is listed here as a Rock and Ground-type Megaton Pokémon. When Golem grow old, they stop shedding their shells. Those that have lived a long, long time have shells green with moss. This page brings together its key game data, including typing, abilities, base stats, evolution details, forms, Pokédex entries and moves, so it can be used as a quick reference before building out a deeper guide.
Golem first belongs to Generation I. Golem does not have a longer evolution chain recorded in the current local data. Its strongest listed base stat is Defense, which helps show where it naturally fits when comparing Pokémon by role. Its abilities can include Rock Head, Sturdy and Sand Veil, giving players useful options when comparing forms, movesets and team roles. The sections below are generated from the local Pokémon database and can be expanded later with matchup advice, best games to use it in, notable appearances and more detailed strategy notes.
Golem at a glance
- Type
- ROCKGROUND
- Weak to
- WATER4×GRASS4×ICE2×FIGHTING2×GROUND2×STEEL2×
- Best base stat
- Defense — 130
- Abilities
- Rock Head, Sturdy, Sand Veil (Hidden)
- Evolution
- Final stage or no evolution data
- Height
- 1.4 m
- Weight
- 300.0 kg
- Generation
- Generation I
- Growth rate
- Medium Slow
- Capture rate
- 45
- Base happiness
- 70
Type effectiveness
Damage taken when Golem is hit by each type:
Very weak to
Weak to
Resists
Strongly resists
Immune to
Based on Rock / Ground typing. Abilities may modify these matchups.
Pokémon Gold and Silver
Pokédex entries
It sheds its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hard ens and crumbles away.
It is capable of blowing itself up. It uses this explosive force to jump from mountain to mountain.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Defense Curl | NORMAL | — | — |
| 1 | Magnitude | GROUND | — | 100 |
| 1 | Rock Throw | ROCK | 50 | 90 |
| 1 | Tackle | NORMAL | 40 | 100 |
| 21 | Self Destruct | NORMAL | 200 | 100 |
| 27 | Harden | NORMAL | — | — |
| 34 | Rollout | ROCK | 30 | 90 |
| 41 | Earthquake | GROUND | 100 | 100 |
| 48 | Explosion | NORMAL | 250 | 100 |
