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Golem

Golem

#36 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Megaton Pokémon

Golem

#36 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Megaton Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

80

270

364

Attack

120

220

372

Defense

130

238

394

Sp. Atk

55

103

229

Sp. Def

65

121

251

Speed

45

85

207

Total

495

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Graveler

Ponyta

Golem normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Golem sprite

Shiny

Golem

Megaton Pokémon

#36
RockGround

Height

1.4 m (4'07")

Weight

300 kg (661.4 lbs)

Abilities

Rock HeadSturdy

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Golem takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Water

Grass

Ice

Fighting

Ground

Steel

Resists

Electric

Poison

0.25×

Normal

0.5×

Fire

0.5×

Flying

0.5×

Rock

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #36
EV yield
3 Def
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
223

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Mineral
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
15 (3,840 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

It sheds its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hardens and crumbles away.

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

It is capable of blowing itself up. It uses this explosive force to jump from mountain to mountain.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Geodude

Geodude

#34

Level 25

Graveler

Graveler

#35

Graveler

Graveler

#35

Trade

Golem

Golem

#36

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
HeartGold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Peak

Walking in tall grass or a cave1610%

In the morning

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Peak

Walking in tall grass or a cave1610%

During the day

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Peak

Walking in tall grass or a cave1710%

In the morning

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Peak

Walking in tall grass or a cave1710%

During the day

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Peak

Walking in tall grass or a cave1610%

In the morning

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Peak

Walking in tall grass or a cave1610%

During the day

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Peak

Walking in tall grass or a cave1710%

In the morning

Johto Safari Zone

Safari Zone Peak

Walking in tall grass or a cave1710%

During the day

Held Items

Items this Pokémon may hold when encountered in the wild.
EverstoneEverstone
HeartGold
5%
SoulSilver
5%

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartTackleNormalPhysical359535

A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.

StartDefense CurlNormalStatus--40

The user curls up to conceal weak spots and raise its Defense stat.

StartMud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.

StartRock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

4Mud SportGroundStatus--15

The user covers itself with mud. It weakens Electric- type moves while the user is in the battle.

8Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

11Rock ThrowRockPhysical509015

The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack.

15MagnitudeGroundPhysical-10030

The user looses a ground-shaking quake affecting everyone in battle. Its power varies.

18Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005

The user blows up to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.

22RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

27Rock BlastRockPhysical258010

The user hurls hard rocks at the foe. Two to five rocks are launched in quick succession.

33EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

38ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.

44Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A reckless, life- risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.

49Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010

The user sets off an earthquake that hits all the Pokémon in the battle.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9510015

The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. The target may also be left with a burn.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial120855

The foe is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

TM39Rock TombRockPhysical508010

Boulders are hurled at the foe. It also lowers the foe’s Speed by preventing its movement.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005

The user explodes to inflict damage on all Pokémon in battle. The user faints upon using this move.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM69Rock PolishRockStatus--20

The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat.

TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805

The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysical-1005

The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.

TM76Stealth RockRockStatus--20

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010

Large boulders are hurled at the foe to inflict damage. It may also make the target flinch.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520

A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

BlockNormalStatus--5

The user blocks the foe’s way with arms spread wide to prevent escape.

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010

The user makes the ground under the foe erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015

The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It may leave the target with a burn.

Fury CutterBugPhysical109520

The foe is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

HeadbuttNormalPhysical7010015

The user attacks with its head. It may make the foe flinch. To find Pokémon, hit trees.

Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015

The foe slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

RolloutRockPhysical309020

The user continually rolls into the foe over five turns. It becomes stronger each time it hits.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical801005

This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the foe is not readying an attack, however.

SuperpowerFightingPhysical1201005

The user attacks the foe with great power. However, it also lowers the user’s Attack and Defense.

Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015

The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It may leave the target with paralysis.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Rock Head

Ability Slot 1

Protects the Pokémon from recoil damage.

Protects against recoil damage.

Sturdy

Ability Slot 2

It is protected against 1-hit KO attacks.

Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.

#35

Graveler

#206

Ponyta

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