Golem (Pokémon)

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Golem ゴローニャ Golonya #076
Art by Ken Sugimori from FireRed and LeafGreen
Type Rock Ground Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Megaton Pokémon
Abilities Rock Head or Sturdy Sturdy Blue-Striped ----- Sand Veil Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,059,860
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #076 Johto #036 Hoenn #059 Sinnoh #033 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-066 Almia R-043 Oblivia R-049 N-069
Height 4'07" Imperial 1.4 m Metric 4'07"/1.4 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 661.4 lbs. Imperial 300.0 kg Metric 661.4 lbs./300.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Brown	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Mineral group 16 cycles (4080 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 177 Battle Exp.: 1771*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

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

It evolves from Graveler when traded. It is Geodude's final form.

Biology

Physiology

Golem's brownish-colored body resembles a boulder as it is covered by a layer of plated rocks. Golem has a head protruding out of the center of the shell, with short arms that have three claws and four-clawed legs. Unlike its previous forms, it has red eyes and its face appears much less 'rocky' and craggy in appearance, instead being somewhat turtle-like with two visible teeth in the lower jaw.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Golem are able to withdraw their heads and arms into their shell and roll at high speeds, usually causing small earthquakes when doing so. Golem are dangerous when doing this, as they are unable to see and may crash into or run over anything in their path. Golem’s body is so hard that even dynamite cannot scratch it. Golem is also capable of using Explosion.

As a fully evolved Pokémon, Golem is capable of using Giga Impact and generating Hyper Beams.

Behavior

Golem uses the explosive force from blowing itself up to jump from mountain to mountain. Golem is known for rolling and tumbling down mountains, leaving grooves from peak to base. To prevent them 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 will also roll down the mountains in copious numbers if there is a large earthquake. 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.

Habitat

File:Mountain.gif

Mountain Pokémon

Golem are seldom seen in the wild. However, they can be found living in mountainous regions, just like its pre-evolutions. Golem also live in volcanic craters on mountain peaks. They can be found in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn and Sinnoh.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Golem in the anime

Major appearances

Giovanni's Golem appeared in The Battle of the Badge.

Gary used a Golem to battle against Ash's 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!.

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

Minor appearances

Golem first appeared in The Bridge Bike Gang, under the ownership of Chopper.

In Showdown at Dark City, it 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 wild Golem was seen attacking a wounded Houndour in Hour of the Houndour but was driven off by Ash's Chikorita.

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

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

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

Another Golem appeared in Challenging a Towering Figure!.

Another Golem appeared in An Elite Coverup! under the ownership of Bertha.

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.

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 Volume 3 of Pokémon Adventures, Giovanni is seen with a Golem as the second Pokémon he sends out against Red. Its best attacks involve its body shattering, allowing it to use Rock Throw.

In Volume 7, 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 the TFG

One Golem figure has been released.

• Next Quest: Golem

In the TCG

Main article: Golem (TCG)

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Golem is the leader of Team Rumblerock, a Normal Rank Rescue Team. It joins a new team designed to travel through Magma Cavern but is defeated.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without taking 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 {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue None Evolve Graveler Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Evolve Graveler
Generation II Gold Silver None Evolve Graveler Crystal None Evolve Graveler
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Evolve Graveler Emerald None Evolve Graveler FireRed LeafGreen None Evolve Graveler Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Graveler Platinum None Evolve Graveler HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Graveler Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Graveler Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball	Evolve Graveler
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve Graveler
Pokémon Trozei!	Secret Storage 10 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Magma Cavern (15F-20F) Mt. Faraway (10F-19F) Buried Relic (91-99F) Wish Cave (76F-79F) Southern Cavern (40F-50F) Joyous Tower (74F-79F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Crystal Cave (B8-B11)
Pokémon Ranger	Sekra Mountain Range Fiore Temple
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Hippowdon Temple Altru Tower
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs	Faldera Island Thunder Temple
Pokémon Rumble	Rocky Cave
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Lava Zone

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Defense: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Speed: 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.

Pokéathlon stats

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

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 2× Flying ½× Poison ¼× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel 2× Fire ½× Water 4× Grass 4× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 1× None

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Tackle Normal Physical 05050 100100% 35 00Start Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 00Start Mud Sport Ground Status 0000— ——% 15 00Start Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— ——% 20 044 Mud Sport Ground Status 0000— ——% 15 088 Rock Polish Rock Status 0000— ——% 20 1111 Rock Throw Rock Physical 05050 09090% 15 1515 Magnitude Ground Physical 0000— 100100% 30 1818 Steamroller Bug Physical 06565 100100% 20 2222 Rock Blast Rock Physical 02525 09090% 10 2727 Smack Down Rock Physical 05050 100100% 15 3131 Selfdestruct Normal Physical 200200 100100% 5 3636 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100100% 20 4242 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— ——% 20 4747 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 5353 Explosion Normal Physical 250250 100100% 5 5858 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 6464 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 08080% 5 6969 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

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM23	Smack Down	Rock	Physical	05050	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM28	Dig	Ground	Physical	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM64	Explosion	Normal	Physical	250250	100}}100%	5
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
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

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Block	Normal	Status	—	—%	5
	Autotomize	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	—%	10
	Endure*	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
	Flail	Normal	Physical	—	100%	15
	Focus Punch*	Fighting	Physical	150	100%	20
	Hammer Arm	Fighting	Physical	100	90%	10
	Mega Punch*	Normal	Physical	80	85%	20
	Rock Climb	Normal	Physical	90	85%	20
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Golem in Generation V 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

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black 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

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: I - II - III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	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

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    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! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. 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 Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 0.5% IQ group: E
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Ground  Poké Assist: ( Rock ) Field move: (Crush ×3) Loops: 16 Min. exp.: 95 Max. exp.: 145 Browser entry   Golem can destroy even big Boulders using its extraordinary strength.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Rock  Poké Assist: ( Rock ) Field move: (Crush ×4) Browser entry   It hurls stones to attack. It also opens fissures in the ground.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Rock  ( Rock ) Past ( Normal ) (Crush ×3) Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   It triggers rockfalls to attack
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Golem sometimes lends a hand with Blaziken's Boulder Bash in the Lava Zone. He likes to collect shiny things.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Geodude  Rock  Ground

Level 25 →

First Evolution Graveler  Rock  Ground

Trade →

Second Evolution Golem  Rock  Ground

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Golem images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• In Generation I, Golem was the only Pokémon the player couldn't even see without trading. However, its existence was implied by a non-player character who had just received his friend's Graveler. Venusaur (if the player started with Charmander) and either Kabutops or Omastar would also be missing, but only Golem was definite.

Origin

Golem is probably based on a turtle. Turtles are believed to have the world on its back in myths. (Hindu mythology, Chinse mythology and Native American mythology.) Its "shell" may represent tectonic plates or Earth.

Name origin

Golem's name probably is a reference to the golems of medieval and Hebrew legend. Additionally, ゴロゴローン gorogorōn is the sound of rolling.

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Geowaz From geo and Watz, an informal expression for a massive piece of stone. French Grolem A corruption of gros and Golem. Korean 딱구리 Ddakgoori Chinese (Taiwan) 隆隆岩 Lóng Lóng Yán Literally "Rumbling Boulder". Chinese (Hong Kong) 滾動岩 Gǔn Dòng Yán Literally "Rolling rock" with a different character for 'rock' than Graveler's Chinese name.

Notes

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Pokémon

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