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golem-alola
Generation I · #10111 — Megaton Pokémon
Alolan Golem is a Rock/Electric regional form of the classic Generation I Pokémon Golem, native to the Alola region introduced in Pokémon Sun and Moon. As the final evolution of Alolan Geodude, this form represents a fascinating adaptation to Alola's unique volcanic and electrical environment. With a base stat total of 495, Alolan Golem maintains the impressive defensive prowess of its Kanto counterpart while trading its Ground typing for Electric, fundamentally altering its role in competitive play. Standing at 1.7 meters tall and weighing 316.0 kilograms, it is slightly larger and heavier than standard Golem, reflecting its enhanced electrical properties and regional characteristics.
Base Stats
Height
1.7m
Weight
316.0kg
Category
Megaton Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
brown
Shape
humanoid
Habitat
mountain
Abilities
Prevents steel opponents from fleeing or switching out.
Prevents being KOed from full HP, leaving 1 HP instead. Protects against the one-hit KO moves regardless of HP.
This Pokémon's Normal moves are Electric and have their power increased to 1.2×.
Golem-alola Biology & Physical Characteristics
Alolan Golem's physical form reflects its adaptation to Alola's electromagnetic landscape, manifesting distinctive crystalline structures across its body that conduct and store electrical energy. Unlike the standard Golem's purely rock composition, Alolan Golem incorporates conductive mineral formations that create a visually striking appearance with golden and copper-colored electric nodes integrated into its rocky exterior. Its body remains extraordinarily durable, with the same boulder-like hardness that allows it to withstand tremendous impact and environmental stress. The crystalline formations are not merely aesthetic; they serve as conduits for the electrical power that Alolan Golem generates and manipulates, allowing it to project electrical discharges from its hardened shell. These adaptations make Alolan Golem a perfect example of how Pokémon evolve to match their regional environments, developing both structural and functional changes that enhance their survival in electrically-rich volcanic terrains.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Golem-alola Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Alolan Golem maintains a perfectly balanced gender distribution with a 50% male to 50% female ratio, allowing equal breeding opportunities regardless of which gender is captured. As a member of the Mineral egg group, Alolan Golem can breed with other Pokémon sharing this classification, making it accessible through breeding chains when direct capture proves difficult. The species has a base happiness value of 70, indicating a moderate level of friendliness that suggests these Pokémon are neither particularly stubborn nor exceptionally docile in their natural state. With a hatch counter of 15 cycles, Alolan Golem eggs require approximately 3,599 to 3,855 steps to hatch, placing it firmly within the standard breeding timeline for fully-evolved Pokémon. Its medium-slow growth rate means that training an Alolan Golem to maximum level requires dedication and patience, but the investment yields a formidable defensive powerhouse. Trainers seeking to breed Alolan Golem should note that the resulting offspring will hatch as Alolan Geodude, requiring careful management to maintain the regional form through subsequent evolutions.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
cell-battery
held-items
Held: Raises the holder’s Attack by one stage when it takes Electric-type damage.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm02
crystal
tm02
gold silver
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
sword shield
tm05
ruby sapphire
+770 more TMs/HMs
golem-alola's Evolution Chain
Golem-alola Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Alolan Golem evolves from Alolan Graveler through trade, completing the three-stage evolution line that begins with Alolan Geodude. This evolution mechanic represents the traditional trade-based evolution system established in Generation I, emphasizing the interconnected nature of Pokémon communities and the bonds between trainers. The evolution from Graveler to Golem is transformative, not merely increasing size and power but fundamentally restructuring the Pokémon's electrical properties and combat capabilities. Upon evolution, Alolan Graveler's electrical potential fully matures, manifesting in enhanced Special Attack and Speed capabilities relative to its pre-evolution form, though these remain modest compared to its exceptional physical defenses. The evolution also unlocks the potential for the hidden ability Galvanize, a signature ability that converts Normal-type moves to Electric-type moves with a 1.2x power boost, opening entirely new strategic possibilities for trained individuals. This evolutionary stage represents the pinnacle of Alolan mineral adaptation, where the rocky foundations of Geodude are infused with complete electrical integration.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Golem-alola Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Alolan Golem inhabits the volcanic and geothermal regions of Alola, where it thrives in environments rich with electrical energy and magnetic forces. These Pokémon are often found in areas with high concentrations of magnetite and other conductive minerals, particularly around volcanic vents and geothermal hotspots where electromagnetic fields naturally occur. Unlike their Kanto cousins who roll down mountains indiscriminately, Alolan Golem have adapted to channel and control their movement through electrical propulsion, allowing for more directed locomotion across Alola's challenging terrain. They are known to congregate in areas with strong magnetic signatures, drawn by the electromagnetic fields that fuel their electrical abilities. The species demonstrates a clear preference for rocky, mineral-rich environments where they can absorb ambient electrical energy and maintain their crystalline structures. In the Blueberry Academy's Terarium, Alolan Golem can be observed thriving in specially designed volcanic chambers that simulate their natural Alolan habitat.
Pokedex Entries
Generation I
Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without damage.
Once it sheds its skin, its body turns tender and whitish. Its hide hardens when it's exposed to air.
Generation II
It sheds its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hard ens and crumbles away.
It is capable of blowing itself up. It uses this explosive force to jump from mountain to mountain.
Its rock-like body is so durable, even high-powered dynamite blasts fail to scratch its rugged hide.
Generation III
GOLEM live up on mountains. If there is a large earthquake, these POKéMON will come rolling down off the mountains en masse to the foothills below.
GOLEM is known for rolling down from mountains. To prevent them from rolling into the homes of people downhill, grooves have been dug into the sides of mountains to serve as guideways for diverting this POKéMON’s course.
It is said to live in volcanic craters on mountain peaks. Once a year, it sheds its hide and grows larger. The shed hide crumbles and returns to the soil.
It is enclosed in a hard shell that is as rugged as slabs of rock. It sheds skin once a year to grow larger.
Its boulder-like body is extremely hard. It can easily withstand dynamite blasts without taking damage.
Generation IV
It sheds its hide once a year. Its boulderlike body is so tough, even dynamite can’t harm it.
It tumbles down mountains, leaving grooves from peak to base. Stay clear of these grooves.
Even dynamite can’t harm its hard, boulderlike body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
It sheds its skin once a year. The discarded shell immediately hardens and crumbles away.
It is capable of blowing itself up. It uses this explosive force to jump from mountain to mountain.
Generation V
Even dynamite can’t harm its hard, boulderlike body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
Even dynamite can’t harm its hard, boulder-like body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
Generation VI
It tumbles down mountains, leaving grooves from peak to base. Stay clear of these grooves.
Even dynamite can’t harm its hard, boulder-like body. It sheds its hide just once a year.
Golem live up on mountains. If there is a large earthquake, these Pokémon will come rolling down off the mountains en masse to the foothills below.
Golem is known for rolling down from mountains. To prevent them from rolling into the homes of people downhill, grooves have been dug into the sides of mountains to serve as guideways for diverting this Pokémon’s course.
Generation VII
Its body can survive dynamite blasts without a single scratch, but it hates rain and humidity.
When Golem grow old, they stop shedding their shells. Those that have lived a long, long time have shells green with moss.
Once a year, this Pokémon molts, and its shed shell returns to the soil. This process creates enriched soil, so farmers collect the shells.
It detonates its own body. The power from that explosion can propel it up steep mountain paths with amazing speed.
Once it sheds its skin, its body turns tender and whitish. Its hide hardens when it’s exposed to air.
Generation VIII
The rocklike shell is shed each year. The cast-off shell then crumbles, reverting to a mass of soil, which can be spread across fields to promote crop growth.
Golem-alola Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name "Alolan Golem" maintains the original etymology rooted in "golem," the legendary construct from Jewish mythology representing an inanimate being brought to life—perfectly capturing the essence of this rock-based Pokémon. The addition of "Alolan" designates its regional form status, emphasizing its connection to the Alola archipelago. Visually, Alolan Golem's design incorporates golden and copper-colored electrical accents that reference the conductivity and energy-conducting properties essential to its Rock/Electric typing. The crystalline formations adorning its body echo real-world geodes and electrical crystal structures found in volcanic regions, grounding the design in geological reality while maintaining fantastical appeal. Its larger stature compared to standard Golem suggests the accumulation and concentration of electrical energy within its frame, as if the electromagnetic forces of Alola have literally expanded and enhanced its physical form. The design successfully communicates both its elemental typing through visual cues and its regional heritage through the integration of Alolan aesthetic elements with volcanic and electrical themes.
Learnable Moves
Golem-alola can learn 93 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bide | normal | Physical | — | — | 10 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body press | fighting | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| brutal swing | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| charge | electric | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| counter | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| discharge | electric | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| electric terrain | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| electroweb | electric | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| explosion | normal | Physical | 250 | 100 | 5 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flail | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| hard press | steel | Physical | 0 | 100 | 10 |
| headbutt | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| iron head | steel | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| magnet rise | electric | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| meteor beam | rock | Special | 120 | 90 | 10 |
| metronome | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud shot | ground | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| nature power | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock blast | rock | Physical | 25 | 90 | 10 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock throw | rock | Physical | 50 | 90 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scary face | normal | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| screech | normal | Status | — | 85 | 40 |
| seismic toss | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| spark | electric | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| steamroller | bug | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| stone edge | rock | Physical | 100 | 80 | 5 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| supercell slam | electric | Physical | 100 | 95 | 15 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tackle | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| thunder shock | electric | Special | 40 | 100 | 30 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| volt switch | electric | Special | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| wide guard | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| wild charge | electric | Physical | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| zap cannon | electric | Special | 120 | 50 | 5 |
Golem-alola Competitive Battle Guide
Alolan Golem occupies a distinctive niche in competitive Pokémon battling, leveraging its exceptional Defense stat of 130 combined with solid Attack of 120 to function as a specially-tailored defensive wall with offensive capability. The shift from Rock/Ground to Rock/Electric typing provides significantly different defensive properties: while sacrificing immunity to Electric-type attacks and the useful Water resistance, Alolan Golem gains resistance to Normal, Flying, Rock, and Steel-type moves, along with immunity to paralysis through potential Sturdy or Magnet Pull abilities. Its signature ability Galvanize transforms Normal-type moves such as Explosion or Selfdestruct into Electric-type attacks with enhanced power, creating unexpected coverage options and enabling strategic pivots. With a Speed stat of just 45, Alolan Golem requires careful team building and support to function effectively, often utilizing trick room strategies or defensive pivot roles to maximize its contributions. The Magnet Pull ability locks Steel-type opponents into battle, enabling Alolan Golem to function as a specialized Steel-type trapper in competitive formats where Steel-types form essential team cores. Its impressive bulk, combined with access to diverse movepool options and ability choices, makes Alolan Golem a compelling choice for trainers seeking defensive solutions with genuine offensive presence.
Commonly Asked Questions About Golem-alola
What type is Golem-alola?
Golem-alola is a rock and electric type Pokemon.
What does Golem-alola evolve into?
Golem-alola does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Golem-alola's weaknesses?
Golem-alola is weak to fighting, ground, water and grass type moves.
Golem-alola Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Alolan Golem represents a significant evolution in Pokémon design philosophy, demonstrating how regional forms can reimagine iconic Generation I Pokémon while maintaining their essential identity. The introduction of regional variants in Generation VII revitalized interest in classic Pokémon by providing fresh competitive viability and new visual interpretations grounded in regional environmental logic. Alolan Golem's design has resonated particularly with players interested in volcanic and geological themes, as well as those who appreciate the integration of multiple elemental types represented through unified, coherent visual design. The species exemplifies successful regional form development by creating a form that feels both distinctly Alolan in its aesthetic and conceptually logical given the archipelago's abundant geothermal and electromagnetic characteristics. Within the broader Pokémon community, Alolan Golem has earned respect for its defensive capabilities and unique ability interactions, establishing itself as a legitimate option for players seeking alternatives to standard Golem in competitive environments. The form's existence has also inspired fan communities to speculate about potential regional variants for other Generation I Pokémon, contributing to ongoing discussions about how regional adaptation might transform other classic species.
Where to Find Golem-alola in Every Pokémon Game
Alolan Golem has been available across multiple generation releases and platforms since its introduction in Pokémon Sun and Moon. In the original Sun and Moon titles, Alolan Golem appears in the Alola Pokédex at entry 231, with Alolan Geodude accessible through wild encounters on various volcanic routes. Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon repositioned Alolan Golem to Alola dex entry 300, reflecting the expanded regional Pokédex in those enhanced versions. The species has maintained presence in subsequent titles including Pokémon Sword and Shield through DLC content, Legends: Arceus, and the modern Scarlet and Violet expansions, where it appears in both The Teal Mask and The Indigo Disk DLC content. Players can obtain Alolan Golem through traditional methods of capturing Alolan Geodude and evolving it through the Graveler intermediate stage, with the final trade evolution requirement necessitating cooperative gameplay or trade features. The species has also appeared in Pokémon GO following the game's Alola region expansion, making it accessible to mobile players through similar evolution mechanics. Its presence across multiple gaming platforms and generations demonstrates the enduring appeal and competitive viability that Alolan Golem maintains within the modern Pokémon ecosystem.