Golem
Rock/Ground-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 599.
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
Base stats
- 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
Family
Raids
- Status
- Golem is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Golem
Use Golem against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Golem
- Evolve from
- Graveler · 100 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Golem knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Golem has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (211), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Golem deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Partly Cloudy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Stone Edge (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Golem's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Golem takes super effective damage from Grass, Water, Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Grass, Water (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Golem's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Golem reaches 3,334 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,949 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Golem?
A perfect 15/15/15 Golem shows 1,685 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,106 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Golem better than regular Golem?
Shadow Golem deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Golem in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Graveler (100 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Golem be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Golem depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.