As a Rock/Ground type, Golem has 6 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 8 other Pokémon share the Rock/Ground typing.

Base stats

HP: 80
Attack: 120
Defense: 130
Sp. Atk: 55
Sp. Def: 65
Speed: 45
Total: 495

Golem has a base stat total of 495, higher than 62% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Defense (130). With Attack (120) well above Sp. Atk (55), it works best as a physical attacker. At 45 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 80 HP, 130 Defense and 65 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against physical hits.

Golem can have the abilities Rock Head, Sturdy and Sand Veil.

How to beat Golem

The best way to beat Golem is with Water and Grass moves, which deal 4× damage. Fighting, Ground, Steel and Ice moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Electric moves have no effect on it and Normal, Flying, Poison, Rock and Fire moves are resisted.

Good counters: Virizion hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Rock and Ground moves. Chesnaught hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Rock and Ground moves. Hisuian Decidueye hits for 4× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Rock and Ground moves.