golett
Generation V · #0622 — Automaton Pokémon
Golett is a dual-type Ground/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation V, classified as the Automaton Pokémon. With a National Pokédex number of #622, Golett represents one of the most intriguing examples of artificial life in the Pokémon world, crafted by an ancient and mysterious civilization thousands of years ago. Standing at 1.0 meters tall and weighing 92.0 kilograms, this genderless Pokémon possesses a base stat total of 303, with its strongest attributes being Attack (74) and Defense/Special Defense (50 each). Golett's most defining characteristic is the mysterious energy that powers its movements—an energy source that scientists have yet to identify, though Pokédex entries suggest it may eventually deplete after millennia of continuous operation.
Base Stats
Height
1.0m
Weight
92.0kg
Category
Automaton Pokémon
Gender
Genderless
Color
green
Shape
humanoid
Abilities
Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.
Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.
Golett Biology & Physical Characteristics
Golett is constructed from a mixture of teal and blue clay, resulting in a distinctive rugged and lumpy appearance that reflects its ancient origins. Its body features a small, bipedal automaton design with a head composed of two rectangular eyes, the left of which is shaped like an inverted "L", and a stubby cyan crest-like structure on top. Its articulated arms terminate in three-fingered hands capable of delivering powerful punch-based attacks, while its legs are notably crude and short in comparison. Two brown bands crisscross around its torso in a bandolier-like pattern, converging at a blue rhombus in the center of its chest that displays a geometric swirl. The most striking feature of Golett's physiology is the pale yellow glow that emanates from its eyes, the swirl on its chest, and the gaps between its limbs where its internal structure is visible, suggesting that this luminescence may be connected to the mysterious energy that powers it.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Golett Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Golett is a genderless Pokémon, reflecting its status as an artificial construct rather than a naturally occurring life form. As such, it belongs to the Mineral egg group, which is fitting given its composition from clay and inorganic materials. With a base happiness of 70 and a hatch counter of 25 cycles (equivalent to approximately 6,169–6,425 steps), Golett can be obtained through breeding when paired with compatible Pokémon from the Mineral egg group. The fact that Golett reproduces despite being artificial speaks to the remarkable sophistication of ancient science in creating truly living automatons capable of propagation. Its genderless nature emphasizes that Golett represents artificial life created through science rather than biological reproduction, making it unique among most Pokémon species that have defined genders.
Held Items
Sprites
Held Items
light-clay
held-items
Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.
Cost: 4000
light-clay
held-items
Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.
Cost: 4000
light-clay
held-items
Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.
Cost: 4000
light-clay
held-items
Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.
Cost: 4000
light-clay
held-items
Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.
Cost: 4000
light-clay
held-items
Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.
Cost: 4000
light-clay
held-items
Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.
Cost: 4000
light-clay
held-items
Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.
Cost: 4000
light-clay
held-items
Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.
Cost: 4000
light-clay
held-items
Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.
Cost: 4000
light-clay
held-items
Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.
Cost: 4000
light-clay
held-items
Held: Light Screen and Reflect used by the holder last 8 rounds instead of 5.
Cost: 4000
TMs & HMs
tm00
sword shield
tm01
yellow
tm01
gold silver
tm01
crystal
tm01
red blue
tm01
platinum
tm01
emerald
tm01
diamond pearl
tm01
firered leafgreen
tm01
ruby sapphire
tm01
xd
tm01
colosseum
tm01
heartgold soulsilver
tm01
blue japan
tm01
red green japan
tm01
sword shield
tm03
crystal
tm03
gold silver
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm03
sword shield
+766 more TMs/HMs
golett's Evolution Chain
Golett Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Golett evolves into Golurk starting at level 43, a transformation that represents a significant increase in power and capability. Upon evolution, Golurk gains the ability to fly, developing wings that allow it to soar through the skies—a dramatic change from Golett's terrestrial limitations. The evolution process also results in a substantial increase in Golurk's base stats, particularly in Attack and Special Attack, making it a formidable combatant compared to its pre-evolution form. The evolution from Golett to Golurk appears to be the final form in this line, with no further evolutions or Mega Evolutions documented, though the increase in power and versatility upon reaching level 43 represents a natural culmination of Golett's development.
Where to Find
dragonspiral tower
unova
+33 more
kalos route 10
kalos
+5 more
haina desert
alola
+2 more
Golett Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to Pokédex entries, Golett were originally molded from clay and brought to life by ancient science to serve as laborers for heavy-duty work, and they continue to follow orders given to them thousands of years ago. One particularly curious behavioral pattern noted by researchers is that some Golett are driven by an inexplicable compulsion to continually line up boulders, suggesting either residual programming from their creators or some deeper instinctive behavior encoded into their clay bodies. The energy that enables Golett to move continuously has puzzled scientists for generations, with no one yet able to identify its exact nature, though speculation suggests this power source may gradually deplete over time given Golett's millennia of continuous operation. These Pokémon are generally found in areas associated with ancient civilizations or archaeological sites, though their exact habitat preferences remain largely mysterious due to their artificial nature and the sparse populations that survive into modern times.
Pokedex Entries
The energy that burns inside it enables it to move, but no one has yet been able to identify this energy.
Ancient science fashioned this Pokémon from clay. It’s been active for thousands of years.
These Pokémon are thought to have been created by the science of an ancient and mysterious civilization.
The energy that burns inside it enables it to move, but no one has yet been able to identify this energy.
Ancient science fashioned this Pokémon from clay. It’s been active for thousands of years.
The energy that burns inside it enables it to move, but no one has yet been able to identify this energy.
Ancient science fashioned this Pokémon from clay. It’s been active for thousands of years.
Its movements are powered by a mysterious energy. It has continued to move since ancient times, so its power may soon run out.
Although ancient people apparently built it by working with clay, the source of its energy is unclear.
They were sculpted from clay in ancient times. No one knows why, but some of them are driven to continually line up boulders.
This Pokémon was created from clay. It received orders from its master many thousands of years ago, and it still follows those orders to this day.
Golett Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Golett's name derives from a combination of "golem" and "built," reflecting its nature as an artificial creature constructed from clay in ancient times. The Japanese name "Gobit" follows a similar pattern, connecting the Pokémon to the concept of a constructed automaton. Visually, Golett embodies the aesthetic of a traditional golem from mythology and folklore—a clay figure brought to life through mystical or scientific means—which is reinforced by the Pokédex entries describing its creation by ancient science. The geometric patterns on its chest, the bandolier-like straps, and the deliberately crude construction of its legs all contribute to a design that emphasizes its artificial, handcrafted origins while giving it a distinctly humanoid yet distinctly non-organic appearance that sets it apart from organic Pokémon species.
Learnable Moves
Golett can learn 89 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| block | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| brick break | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| confuse ray | ghost | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| curse | ghost | Status | — | — | 10 |
| defense curl | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| dig | ground | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| drain punch | fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| dynamic punch | fighting | Physical | 100 | 50 | 5 |
| earth power | ground | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire punch | fire | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fling | dark | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| focus blast | fighting | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| focus punch | fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 | 20 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| gravity | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| gyro ball | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 5 |
| hammer arm | fighting | Physical | 100 | 90 | 10 |
| heavy slam | steel | Physical | — | 100 | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hex | ghost | Special | 65 | 100 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice punch | ice | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| imprison | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| iron defense | steel | Status | — | — | 15 |
| knock off | dark | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| low kick | fighting | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| low sweep | fighting | Physical | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magnitude | ground | Physical | — | 100 | 30 |
| mega kick | normal | Physical | 120 | 75 | 5 |
| mega punch | normal | Physical | 80 | 85 | 20 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| night shade | ghost | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| phantom force | ghost | Physical | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| poltergeist | ghost | Physical | 110 | 90 | 5 |
| pound | normal | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| power up punch | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| rock polish | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock slide | rock | Physical | 75 | 90 | 10 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| rock tomb | rock | Physical | 60 | 95 | 15 |
| rollout | rock | Physical | 30 | 90 | 20 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| scorching sands | ground | Special | 70 | 100 | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| self destruct | normal | Physical | 200 | 100 | 5 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow punch | ghost | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| signal beam | bug | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| smack down | rock | Physical | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| stealth rock | rock | Status | — | — | 20 |
| stomping tantrum | ground | Physical | 75 | 100 | 10 |
| strength | normal | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| superpower | fighting | Physical | 120 | 100 | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| tera blast | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| thunder punch | electric | Physical | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
Golett Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive play, Golett functions as a moderately threatening physical attacker with several interesting options depending on its ability. With an Attack stat of 74 and access to the Iron Fist ability, which boosts punch-based moves to 1.2× their power, Golett can deliver solid damage with moves like Shadow Punch, which always connects due to its homing nature. Its defensive typing provides useful resistances, particularly immunity to Normal and Fighting-type moves and resistance to Poison attacks, though its low Special Defense of 50 makes it vulnerable to special attackers. The hidden ability No Guard is particularly intriguing, ensuring all moves used by and against Golett hit with perfect accuracy, which can enable strategies with otherwise unreliable moves. However, Golett's relatively low Speed of 35 means it will often move last in exchanges, and its modest bulk makes it difficult for it to withstand sustained offense, making it best suited to early-game or mid-tier competitive formats where its offensive power can be leveraged before it faints.
Commonly Asked Questions About Golett
What type is Golett?
Golett is a ground and ghost type Pokemon.
What does Golett evolve into?
Golett evolves into golurk.
What are Golett's weaknesses?
Golett is weak to ghost, water, grass, ice and dark type moves.
Where can I find Golett?
Golett can be found in dragonspiral tower (unova), kalos route 10 (kalos) and haina desert (alola).
Golett Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Golett has gained considerable appeal among Pokémon fans for its unique conceptual design as an artificial life form with deep connections to ancient history and mystery. The Pokémon's design draws inspiration from real-world folklore regarding golems, particularly the Jewish legend of the Golem of Prague, which has resonated with audiences interested in mythology and fantasy elements within the Pokémon universe. Its role as a remnant of an ancient, advanced civilization adds a layer of world-building mystery to the Pokémon franchise, prompting fan speculation about the nature of this lost society and its technological capabilities. The enigmatic nature of Golett's power source has made it a subject of interest in fan discussions and theoretical Pokémon science, with players and theorists attempting to determine what mysterious energy could sustain a creature for millennia without apparent depletion. Additionally, Golett's distinctive automaton aesthetic has made it a popular choice for trainers seeking Pokémon with unusual, mechanical designs that stand apart from typical organic creatures.
Where to Find Golett in Every Pokémon Game
Golett was first introduced in Generation V and has maintained consistent availability throughout subsequent generations, though with varying distribution methods depending on the specific game. In Pokémon Black and White, Golett appeared as Pokédex #128 in the Unova region, with its number shifting to #271 in the expanded Pokédex of Black 2 and White 2. The Pokémon has been featured in multiple subsequent regions and remakes, appearing as #91 in the Coastal Kalos Pokédex of X and Y, #312 in the Alola Pokédex of Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, #88 in the Galar Pokédex of Sword and Shield (with additional availability in The Crown Tundra and The Indigo Disk DLC content), and various other regional Pokédexes in newer games. With a catch rate of 190, Golett is relatively easy to capture in the wild when encountered, and its availability has expanded through various means including wild encounters, breeding chains, and Pokédex completion mechanics across generations, making it accessible to players seeking to add this ancient automaton to their teams.