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#0076 Golem

Golem artwork
Artwork: PokéAPI.
RockGround
Abilities
Solid RockReduces damage from supereffective attacks.SturdyIt can’t be knocked out in 1 hit from full HP.
Hidden ability
Rocky PayloadPowers up Rock-type moves.
Capture
Gender
50.0% female
Egg groups
Mineral
Growth
Medium Slow
EV yield
3 Defense
Wild held item
Everstone
Golem’s base stats
HP80
Attack130 (official 120)
Defense130
Sp. Atk55
Sp. Def65
Speed45
Total505Official games: 495, +10 in this hack. All base stat changes

Where to find it

Chance per encounter, under the conditions shown.

Times and conditions
  • Morning: 4:00–9:59
  • Day: 10:00–19:59
  • Night: 20:00–3:59

Calendar encounters can replace a land slot on specific dates.

Where to find Golem in the wild
LocationMethod / conditionsLevelChance
Victory Road, 5010%
Victory Road 2F, 6010%
Victory Road 3F, 7010%
Victory Road 3F, 7010%
Victory Road 3F, 7010%
Mt. Silver Cave, and 505%
Mt. Silver Cave, 505%

Evolution

Evolves from Graveler when leveled up while holding Hard Stone at (20:00–3:59).

Level-up moves

“On evolution” moves are learned when this Pokémon evolves. Open a move for its full effects and any special behavior in this hack.

Golem’s level-up moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
1Heavy SlamSteelPhysicalvar.10010Slams the target with its heavy body. The heavier the user is compared with the target, the greater the power.
1TackleNormalPhysical4010035A physical attack in which the user charges and slams into the foe with its whole body.
1Defense CurlNormalStatus——40The user curls up to conceal weak spots. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
1Rock PolishRockStatus——20The user polishes its body to reduce drag. Raises its Speed by 2 stages.
4SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
6Rock PolishRockStatus——20The user polishes its body to reduce drag. Raises its Speed by 2 stages.
10RolloutRockPhysical309020The user rolls into the foe for 5 turns. Its power doubles with each hit.
12HardenNormalStatus——30The user stiffens all the muscles in its body. Raises its Defense by 1 stage.
16Rock ThrowRockPhysical509015The user picks up and throws a small rock at the foe to attack.
18Smack DownRockPhysical5010015The user throws a stone or shell at a flying foe, knocking it down to the ground.
22BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
24Self-DestructNormalPhysical2001005The user explodes to hit all Pokémon in battle, then faints. The targets’ Defense is halved.
30Stealth RockRockStatus——20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
34Rock BlastRockPhysical259010The user hurls hard rocks at the foe 2 to 5 times in quick succession.
40EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
44ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005A huge explosion hits all Pokémon in battle, and the user faints. The targets’ Defense is halved.
50Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
54Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
60Heavy SlamSteelPhysicalvar.10010Slams the target with its heavy body. The heavier the user is compared with the target, the greater the power.

TMs and HMs

TMs and HMs Golem can learn
TM / HMMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notes
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.
TM05RoarNormalStatus——20The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial6010015A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11Sunny DayFireStatus——5The user intensifies the sun for 5 turns. Fire-type moves become 1.5 times stronger.
TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17ProtectNormalStatus——10It enables the user to evade all attacks for 1 turn. Its chance of failing rises if used in succession.
TM21FrustrationNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM26EarthquakeGroundPhysical10010010The user sets off an earthquake that hits all Pokémon in battle. It can hit a foe using Dig.
TM27ReturnNormalPhysicalvar.10020A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010The user burrows on turn 1, then attacks on turn 2. It can also be used to exit caves.
TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.
TM32Double TeamNormalStatus——15By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself. Raises its evasiveness by 1 stage.
TM35FlamethrowerFireSpecial9010015The foe is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM37SandstormRockStatus——10A 5-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all Pokémon except Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM38Fire BlastFireSpecial110855The foe is hit by an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
TM39Rock TombRockPhysical609515Boulders are hurled at the foe, hindering its movement. Lowers its Speed by 1 stage.
TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020An attack whose power is 2 times higher if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
TM44RestPsychicStatus——5The user goes to sleep for 2 turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.
TM45AttractNormalStatus—10015The user charms a foe of the opposite gender. The foe has a 50% chance of being unable to act.
TM52Focus BlastFightingSpecial120705The user unleashes all of its power. 10% chance to lower the target’s Sp. Def by 1 stage.
TM56FlingDarkPhysicalvar.10010The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.
TM58EndureNormalStatus——10The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM64ExplosionNormalPhysical2501005A huge explosion hits all Pokémon in battle, and the user faints. The targets’ Defense is halved.
TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM69Rock PolishRockStatus——20The user polishes its body to reduce drag. Raises its Speed by 2 stages.
TM71Stone EdgeRockPhysical100805The user stabs the foe with a sharpened stone. It has a high critical-hit ratio.
TM74Gyro BallSteelPhysicalvar.1005The user tackles the foe with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage.
TM76Stealth RockRockStatus——20The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the foe. The trap hurts foes that switch into battle.
TM80Rock SlideRockPhysical759010Large boulders are hurled at the foe. It has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus——10While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
TM87SwaggerNormalStatus—8515The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also raises the foe’s Attack by 2 stages.
TM90SubstituteNormalStatus——10The user makes a copy of itself using 1/4 of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
TM95Heavy SlamSteelPhysicalvar.10010Slams the target with its heavy body. The heavier the user is compared with the target, the greater the power.
TM103BulldozeGroundPhysical6010020Stomps the ground, attacking nearby Pokémon and lowering their Speed.
HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.
HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical6010015Attacks with a punch. May lower the target’s Defense.
HM08Rock ClimbNormalPhysical908520A charging attack with a 20% chance to confuse the foe. It can also be used to scale rocky walls.

Move tutors

Moves Golem can learn from tutors
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPEffect and notesTutor location, cost and requirements
CurseGhostStatus——10Curses the foe. Non- Ghost types raise Attack and Defense by 1 stage and lower Speed by 1 stage.

Pokémon Tower, upper floors · Cost: Free

Requirements: Pokémon Tower: side battles and extras

the little girl in the Pokémon Tower, Lavender Town

Earth PowerGroundSpecial9010010The ground under the foe erupts with power. 10% chance to lower its Sp. Def by 1 stage.

Route 46 · Cost: Cherish Ball ×1

Route 46

Fire PunchFirePhysical7510015The foe is punched with a fiery fist. It has a 10% chance to burn the target.
Iron HeadSteelPhysical8010015The user slams the foe with its steel-hard head. 30% chance to make the target flinch.
Thunder PunchElectricPhysical7510015The foe is punched with an electrified fist. It has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
Volt SwitchElectricSpecial7010020After attacking, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

Saffron Fighting Dojo · Cost: ₽10000

Requirements: Saffron City: the Hunyuan Dojo (beat the disciples → Hitmonlee or Hitmonchan)

the Hunyuan martial-arts hall, Saffron City

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