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Golem (Japanese: ゴローニャ Golonya) is a dual-type Rock/Ground Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Graveler when traded or when exposed to a Linking Cord. It is the final form of Geodude.
In Alola, Golem has a dual-type Rock/Electric regional form. It evolves from Alolan Graveler when traded. It is the final form of Alolan Geodude. These Golem can also be found in Blueberry Academy's Terarium.
(Refer to Game data→Evolution data for more details.)
Biology
Golem is a bipedal tortoise-like boulder Pokémon with a spherical body covered by a shell of plated, green rocks. Its body is so hard that even dynamite cannot scratch it. Its head protrudes from the center of the shell. The head has a flat snout with two pointed teeth in the lower jaw and red eyes. It has short arms that have three claws and two legs with feet that have four claws in front and one in back. The head and limbs are light brown.
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. Farmers are known to collect Golem's shells. Golem's soil is spread across fields to promote crop growth. However, it stops shedding with age and moss grows over its shell. As shown in the Pocket Monsters Carddass Trading Cards, Golem's shell is hollow.
As shown in The Bridge Bike Gang, Golem can withdraw its head and limbs into its shell and roll at high speeds. It is dangerous when doing this, as it is unable to see and may crash into or run over anything in its path. To prevent it from rolling into the homes of people downhill, grooves are dug into the sides of the mountains to divert the rolling Golem's course. It is seldom seen in the wild. However, it can be found living in mountainous regions. Golem are known to detonate their own body. It uses this explosive force to jump from mountain to mountain. As mentioned in Pokémon Sleep, Golem is known to occasionally sleep upside down.[1] It is believed that Golem rocks itself into a deep slumber, similar to a cradle. However, there's a chance a sleeping Golem may roll into anyone nearby it. Hence, its best to stay clear of Golem while it sleeps.
A Golem with its head and limbs withdrawn into its shell
An empty Golem shell
Golem moments before exploding
Forms
Golem has a regional form: Alolan Golem.
In the Alola region, Golem has shorter forearms with two claws. The feet have only two claws as well. Its face attracts iron sand, creating the appearance of a mustache, eyebrows, and a large black beard. Jutting out of the top of its body are two large, black rocks with a smaller rock in between, forming the shape of a cannon. On the inner edge of the larger rocks are three golden dots.
The cannon prevents them from easily rolling into a ball like its Kantonian variant. Alolan Golem has a grumpy and stubborn personality. Should anyone make Alolan Golem upset, it will roar with a voice similar to thunder, discharging electricity from its body at the same time. Alolan Golem is capable of firing the small rock by using magnetism. The rock will be electrically charged, creating shocks across the whole area of impact. Numbness and fainting can occur with even a glancing blow. If rocks are not available, it will fire nearby Geodude instead. They can also be found in the Canyon Biome of Blueberry Academy's Terarium, where Alola's island life is simulated.
Alolan Golem and its pre-evolved forms are the only known Pokémon that can have Galvanize as an Ability.
An Alolan Golem preparing to fire an Alolan Geodude
An Alolan Golem without iron sand on its face
Evolution
Golem evolves from Graveler and is the final form of Geodude.
Alolan Golem has a dual-type Rock/Electric regional form. It evolves from Alolan Graveler and is the final form of Alolan Geodude.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Alolan Golem
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
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Held items
Pokémon caught in Generation I must be traded to a Generation II game in order for a held item to appear. In Pokémon Emerald, Golem can only be found in the Battle Frontier.
Stats
Base stats
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Generations I-V
Generation VI onward
Alolan Golem
Alolan Golem has the same base stats as Kantonian Golem.
Pokéathlon stats
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Learnset
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Evolution data
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Golem evolves from Graveler when traded. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it can also evolve from Graveler when exposed to a Linking Cord.
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In the anime
Main series
Alolan Golem in the animeMajor appearances
Golem debuted in The Bridge Bike Gang, under the ownership of Chopper. It was used in a battle against Ash and defeated Bulbasaur before being covered in flames thanks to a combination of Charmander's Flamethrower and Fire Spin. As a result, it had to be returned to its Poké Ball, which wound up being so hot that it burned Chopper's fingers. Golem reappeared in a flashback in Charizard Chills.
In The Battle of the Badge, Giovanni used a Golem in his Viridian Gym battle against Gary. It was easily defeated by Nidoking.
In The Wayward Wobbuffet, Goneff uses a Golem for his bank robberies. It battled Team Rocket and then Totodile, only to be defeated by Wobbuffet's Counter.
In Can't Beat the Heat!, Gary used a Golem in his battle against Ash. It battled Charizard, who was unable to use Seismic Toss on it due to its weight. However, despite that and Charizard being stunned by its Magnitude, Golem was defeated.
In A Family That Battles Together Stays Together!, Flint used a Golem against Lola during a feud about what type the Pewter Gym should specialize in. In Grating Spaces!, Golem welcomed Brock home.
In Hooked on Onix, multiple Golem were the loyal subjects of an Onix called King Onix.
In An Elite Coverup!, Bertha's Golem took on Team Rocket and their armored Carnivine and Seviper.
In Bucking the Treasure Trend!, a Golem attacked Ash, his friends, and Buck as they searched for Dandelion Island's treasure. Gible defeated it easily and sent it rolling back into the cave it appeared from.
In Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!, a Team Rocket Grunt used a Golem alongside a Rhydon to capture Meloetta, but it was stopped from doing so by Ridley and his Golurk.
In A Young Royal Flame Ignites!, the Revengers were shown with an Alolan Golem. It helped Mad Magmar during his Battle Royal by distracting Incineroar.
In Sparking Confusion!, an Alolan Golem, alongside a group of Alolan Geodude and Graveler, caused havoc at Wela Volcano Park after their feeding rituals were disrupted by a group of rock hunters. Ash, Kiawe, and Sophocles fought it, until Sophocles's Ride Metang proved to be the more dominant one by getting Golem's iron sand to stick to its face. After its defeat, Metang returned the iron sand. In the end, one of the Hikers who frequent Wela Volcano caught the Golem, who had become fond of them.
Minor appearances
A Golem appeared in Showdown at Dark City, under the ownership of one of the Trainers at the Kaz Gym.
In an image in Who Gets To Keep Togepi, Ash, Misty, and Brock were discussing which Pokémon they believed would hatch out of the Egg, with Brock mentioning that he wished it would be a Golem.
In the beginning of Mewtwo Strikes Back, Raymond owns a Golem. Alongside his Venomoth and Pinsir, it fought Ash's Pikachu, only for all of them to be defeated with Thunderbolt. In the remake of the movie, Golem is replaced by a Drowzee.
In The Fourth Round Rumble, Melissa's Golem was her final Pokémon in her battle against Gary. It emerged victorious after using Seismic Toss on Gary's Nidoking.
In Misty Meets Her Match, Rudy's Golem was at the Trovita Gym.
In The Power of One, a Golem sensed the disturbance caused by Lawrence III.
A Golem appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
In Wired for Battle!, a Golem was in Muramasa's dojo.
In Tricks of the Trade, a Golem was at the Pokémon Swap Meet in Palmpona.
In Hour of the Houndour, a Golem attacked a wounded Houndour before being driven off by Ash's Chikorita.
A Golem appeared in a fantasy in Type Casting.
In Ring Masters, a Golem competed in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.
In a flashback in As Cold as Pryce, Pryce remembered a Trainer's Golem that fought his Piloswine.
A Golem appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
A Golem appeared in Destiny Deoxys.
A Golem appeared in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
Multiple Golem appeared in A Maze-ing Race!.
A Golem appeared in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 1 and Part 2, under the ownership of one of J's client's henchmen. In the latter episode, it was used to attack Dawn, Brock, Officer Jenny, and Solana.
A Golem made a brief cameo in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
Two Golem made a cameo in Arceus and the Jewel of Life.
In Challenging a Towering Figure!, a Trainer's Golem battled a Snorlax during the Festival Battle Challenge.
In Genesect and the Legend Awakened, two Golem lived at Pokémon Hills. They participated in the battle against the Genesect Army.
A Trainer's Golem appeared in a flashback in Alola to New Adventure!.
A Trainer's Alolan Golem appeared in A Young Royal Flame Ignites!.
A Trainer's Alolan Golem appeared in Turning the Other Mask!.
In a flashback in Battling the Beast Within!, the Ultra Rangers own a Golem. It and its fellow Pokémon attempted to battle a Guzzlord that was wreaking havoc at the Ultra Ruin, but lost.
An Alolan Golem appeared in a flashback in A Timeless Encounter!, where it was seen in a picture.
In Trials of a Budding Master!, Goh's fantasy featured a Golem.
A Golem appeared in This Could be the Start of Something Big!.
Pokédex entries
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Bidoof's Big Stand
A Golem appeared in Bidoof's Big Stand, under the ownership of a Trainer.
In the manga
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Brock used a Golem to try to impress Professor Oak, but it was never shown to him because of Brock's nervousness paralyzing him.
Rudy used his Golem in the dance battle against Ash.
Pocket Monsters HGSS
A Golem appeared in PMHGSS04.
Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!
A Golem appeared in PBK2.
Pokémon Adventures
Golem debuted in Drat That Dratini!, where a horde of them tried to attack Red and Yellow, but they escaped using Red's Aerodactyl. They later appeared again in Long Live the Nidoqueen!? when the people of Viridian City were trying to calm them down. In Sea Sea Seadra, several of the wild Golem in Viridian Forest appeared in a flashback of Bill's about how the ecology of the forest hasn't changed in two years.
In Golly, Golem, Giovanni was seen with a Golem as the second Pokémon he sent out against Red. His best attacks involved his body shattering, allowing him to use Rock Throw.
In The Might of... Metapod?!, Yellow's Graveler evolves into Golem during the final battle on Cerise Island. Blaine acknowledges his evolution, as Graveler normally evolve into Golem by trade.
A Golem appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Golem was the second Pokémon that Noland used in the Battle Factory in Pinsir Me, I Must Be Dreaming. He managed to defeat Emerald's Pinsir and Linoone, but was defeated by Emerald's Sceptile.
The Battle Factory rented a Golem, which was stolen by Guile Hideout in Skirting Around Surskit I.
Alolan Golem debuted in Tyrant!! The Fiendish Man!, under the ownership of Samson Oak.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
A Golem appeared in GDZ56, where it was seen in a game at a game center.
A Golem appeared in GDZ65.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
A Golem appeared in Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!.
A Golem appeared in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Baseball Tournament!, where it was one of the Pokémon that took part in a baseball match.
Blaine sent out a Golem during the battle portion of the Pokémon Quiz Battle in Fierce Competition at the Pokémon Quiz Battle!!.
Giovanni sent out a Golem to prevent Red from interfering with his plans on creating Mewtwo in Bring Down the Strongest Pokémon!!. It reappeared in Get The Last Badge!! and Squirtle, the Crybaby Pokémon.
A Golem appeared in Clefairy's Christmas Present?!.
A Golem is one of Bruno's Pokémon in the Pokémon League, as seen in Clefairy's Under Training!!.
A Golem appeared in I Want to Become Popular!!, under the ownership of a boy.
Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire
A Golem appeared in Serious Bicycle Match!, under the ownership of Rydel's rival.
In the TFG
One Golem figure has been released.
In the TCG
Main article: Golem (TCG)Trivia
- Between Red, Blue, and Yellow Versions in Generation I, Golem is the only Pokémon that cannot ever be seen without trading; however, its existence is implied by a non-player character who had just received his friend's Graveler.
- Either Electabuzz or Magmar (depending on version being played), Kabutops or Omastar (depending on which fossil the player chose) and Venusaur (if the player started with Charmander in Red and Blue or locked themselves out of Bulbasaur in Yellow) can be other Pokémon that cannot ever be seen, but only Golem is definitely missable.
- Golem's evolutionary family shares similarities with Gigalith's evolutionary family. Both of them are Rock-type; have Sturdy as one of their Abilities; learn Stealth Rock, Smack Down, Explosion, Stone Edge, and Rock Blast by level-up; first evolve at level 25; and then reach the final evolutionary stage by trading.
- Golem's evolutionary line is the only three-stage evolutionary line in which all members have a regional form.
- Alolan Golem has the highest base Defense stat of all Electric-type Pokémon.
- Alolan Golem and its evolutionary relatives were designed by Hitoshi Ariga.[2]
- Burmy, Wormadam, Mothim, Geodude, Graveler and Golem are the only Pokémon in all five Hisui Pokédex sublistings.
- In Generation IX, Alolan Golem is unable to learn High Horsepower via TM, while its pre-evolutions can.
Origin
Golem, as the name suggests, is based on a golem, an earth type elemental creature, more specifically on representations in modern role-playing games, which usually are ogre-like creatures whose bodies are covered in, or made of, stones. It could also have been inspired by the tsuchikorobi, a Japanese yōkai known as the 'tumbling monster', for its habit of rolling over travelers and crushing them, as Golem does.
It might also be based on tortoises, which are believed to hold the world on their backs in many myths, including the Hindu, Chinese, and Native American mythologies. Its "shell" may represent the tectonic plates of Earth. It also resembles septarian nodules, also known as "turtle stones."
Alolan Golem, like its predecessors, seems to have structures made of piezoelectric crystals or magnetite, a subset of iron ore known for its black crystalline appearance and magnetic properties. The black structure on its back may be derived from an electroshock weapon or a railgun. This iron ore takes shape of a Golem's beard and eyebrows.
Name origin
Golem is literally golem.
Golonya may be a combination of ゴロンゴロン goron-goron (onomatopoeia of rolling rocks) and montagna (Italian for mountain).
In other languages
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