Golem Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,334, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Golem in Pokemon GO?

Golem's best moveset is Rock Throw with Stone Edge. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Golem's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Golem reaches 3,334 CP at level 50 and 2,949 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Golem?

A 15/15/15 Golem shows 1,685 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,106 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,264 CP.

Best moveset

Highest damage: Rock Throw Stone Edge

Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Stone Edge costs 100 energy for 105 power.

Type effectiveness

Damage Golem takes from each attacking type

Weak to

Grass2.56× Water2.56× Fighting1.6× Ground1.6× Ice1.6× Steel1.6×

Resists

Electric0.39× Poison0.39× Fire0.625× Flying0.625× Normal0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 211

Defense 198

Stamina 190

Stat total: 599
Buddy distance: 1.0 km per candy
Second charged move: 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
100% IV at Lv 20: 1,685 CP

Golem moves

3 fast · 4 charged

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	EPS
Mud Shot STAB	Ground	4	6	0.5s	8	12
Mud Slap STAB	Ground	19	13	1.5s	12.7	8.7
Rock Throw Best STAB	Rock	13	8	1.0s	13	8

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DUR	DPS	DPE
Ancient Power STAB	Rock	70	33	3.5s	20	2.12
Earthquake STAB	Ground	140	100	3.5s	40	1.40
Rock Blast STAB	Rock	50	33	2.0s	25	1.52
Stone Edge Best STAB	Rock	105	100	2.5s	42	1.05

Fast moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Mud Shot	Ground	3	9	1	3.00	9.00
Mud Slap	Ground	11	10	2	5.50	5.00
Rock Throw	Rock	8	5	1	8.00	5.00

Charged moves

Move	Type	PWR	EN	DPE	Effect
Ancient Power	Rock	60	45	1.33	Buff / debuff
Earthquake	Ground	120	65	1.85	—
Rock Blast	Rock	50	40	1.25	—
Stone Edge	Rock	100	55	1.82	—

Moveset analysis

The highest-damage fast move is Rock Throw (13 DPS); Mud Shot builds energy fastest (12 EPS).

Evolution

Geodude 25 Candy

Graveler

Geodude (Alola) 25 Candy

Graveler (Alola)

Graveler 100 Candy

Golem

Graveler (Alola) 100 Candy

Golem (Alola)

Family

Geodude

Graveler

Geodude (Alola) Alola

Graveler (Alola) Alola

Golem This page

Golem (Alola) Alola

Shadow forms Shadow Geodude Shadow Graveler Shadow Golem

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Golem is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Golem

1

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 52.7DPS 1,535TDO 2

Mega SceptileMega Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 49.4DPS 784TDO 3

Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 48.3DPS 940TDO 4

Kartana Razor LeafLeaf Blade 45.5DPS 570TDO 5

Mega SwampertMega Water GunHydro Cannon 44.0DPS 1,073TDO 6

Shadow GreninjaShadow Water ShurikenHydro Cannon 43.8DPS 488TDO

Counters carrying Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel moves deal the most damage.

Use Golem against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Golem (Alola) Tier 5 #15rank

Toxtricity Tier 5 #15rank

Nihilego Tier 5 #15rank

Magnezone Tier 5 #15rank

Varoom Tier 5 #15rank

Revavroom Tier 5 #15rank

Salandit Tier 5 #15rank

Glimmet Tier 5 #15rank

Salazzle Tier 5 #15rank

Glimmora Tier 5 #15rank

How to get Golem

Evolve from: Graveler · 100 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Golem arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return

Catch CP

Source	Level	Min CP	Max CP (100% IV)
Wild Catch	Lv 1–30	74	2,549
Wild (Weather Boost)	Lv 1–35	74	2,760
Raid Catch	Lv 20	1,648	1,727
Raid (Weather Boost)	Lv 25	2,051	2,149
Egg Hatch	Lv 20	1,648	1,727
Research Encounter	Lv 15	1,246	1,306
GO Battle League	Lv 20	1,648	1,727

Is Golem good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Golem has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

Level	Max CP
Lv 1	41
Lv 2	130
Lv 3	219
Lv 4	308
Lv 5	397
Lv 6	486
Lv 7	575
Lv 8	664
Lv 9	753
Lv 10	843
Lv 11	927
Lv 12	1,011
Lv 13	1,095

Level	Max CP
Lv 14	1,179
Lv 15	1,264
Lv 16	1,348
Lv 17	1,432
Lv 18	1,516
Lv 19	1,601
Lv 20	1,685
Lv 21	1,769
Lv 22	1,854
Lv 23	1,938
Lv 24	2,022
Lv 25	2,106
Lv 26	2,191

Level	Max CP
Lv 27	2,275
Lv 28	2,359
Lv 29	2,444
Lv 30	2,528
Lv 31	2,570
Lv 32	2,612
Lv 33	2,654
Lv 34	2,696
Lv 35	2,738
Lv 36	2,781
Lv 37	2,823
Lv 38	2,865
Lv 39	2,907

Level	Max CP
Lv 40	2,949
Lv 41	2,987
Lv 42	3,024
Lv 43	3,062
Lv 44	3,100
Lv 45	3,139
Lv 46	3,177
Lv 47	3,216
Lv 48	3,255
Lv 49	3,295
Lv 50	3,334

Pokedex info

Pokedex number: #0076
Height: 1.40 m
Weight: 300.00 kg
Buddy size: Big
Family forms: 9 released forms
Game ID: V0076_POKEMON_GOLEM

FAQ

What is the best moveset for Golem in Pokemon GO?

Golem's best moveset is Rock Throw with Stone Edge. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Golem's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Golem takes super effective damage from Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel. Grass, Water is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock. Electric, Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Golem's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Golem reaches 3,334 CP at level 50 and 2,949 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Golem?

A 15/15/15 Golem shows 1,685 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,106 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,264 CP.

Is Shadow Golem better than regular Golem?

Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Golem is #20 among Ground-type attackers at 22.8 DPS, while regular Golem is unranked. See Shadow Golem.

How do you get Golem in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Graveler (100 Candy).

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