Golem Best Moveset Rankings
Best Moves
Raid boss
Neutral target
No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.
Defense
180
HP
15,000
Type
None
Weather
Golem level
#
Fast Move
Charged Move
1
11.34
157.0
1322.4s
9.66
2
11.14
154.2
1346.8s
9.45
3
11.02
152.5
1361.6s
9.35
4
10.86
150.3
1381.1s
9.24
5
10.82
149.8
1386.1s
9.20
6
10.79
149.3
1390.6s
9.18
7
10.56
146.1
1421.0s
8.95
8
10.40
143.9
1442.8s
8.82
9
10.35
143.2
1449.8s
8.79
10
10.26
142.1
1461.5s
8.72
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Golem Best PvP Movesets
GO Battle League
Great League
#1078 of 1145 · F Tier
Ultra League
#797 of 844 · F Tier
Master League
#385 of 406 · F Tier
Great League (Mega Edition)
#1131 of 1201 · F Tier
Ultra League (Mega Edition)
#859 of 905 · F Tier
Master League (Mega Edition)
#440 of 467 · F Tier
Rankings come from an all-vs-all battle simulation across each league's meta. The first chip is the fast move; the rest are the recommended charged moves.
Golem PvP Move Effects
Trainer Battles
Rock type
10% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25% and increase the User's Defense by 25%
Golem Fast Moves
Fast Attacks
Mud Shot
Trainer Battles
Power
3
Energy
9
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Mud Slap
Trainer Battles
Power
11
Energy
10
Duration
3 turns
Archetype
Rock Throw
Trainer Battles
Power
8
Energy
5
Duration
2 turns
Archetype
Compare fast moves
4
6
0.5s
8
19
13
1.5s
12.67
13
8
1.0s
13
Fast Attack Type Coverage
| Move |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mud Shot | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Mud Slap | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Rock Throw | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Golem Charged Moves
Charged Attacks
Trainer Battles
Power
60
Energy
-45
DPE
1.33
Archetype
Effect
10% chance to increase the User's Attack by 25% and increase the User's Defense by 25%
Trainer Battles
Power
120
Energy
-65
DPE
1.85
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
50
Energy
-40
DPE
1.25
Archetype
Trainer Battles
Power
100
Energy
-55
DPE
1.82
Archetype
Compare charged moves
70
-33
3.5s
20
140
-100
3.5s
40
50
-33
2.0s
25
105
-100
2.5s
42
Charged Attack Type Coverage
| Move | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ancient Power | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Earthquake | 100% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 39.1% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 100% |
Rock Blast | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Stone Edge | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 160% | 62.5% | 100% | 62.5% | 160% | 100% | 160% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 62.5% | 100% |
Second charged move cost
Unlocking a second charged move lets Golem carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.
10,000
25Frequently Asked Questions
What is Golem's best moveset in Pokémon GO?
Rock Throw and Earthquake make up Golem's best raid moveset, dealing 11.3 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Golem for how it holds up as a raid boss.
What is Golem's best PvP moveset?
In Master League, the recommended moveset is Mud Slap with Earthquake and Stone Edge. Golem's full PvP rankings cover every league.
How many moves can Golem learn in Pokémon GO?
Golem can learn 3 fast moves and 4 charged moves.
How much does Golem's second charged move cost?
Unlocking a second charged move for Golem costs 10,000 Stardust and 25 Candy.
