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Master League PvP guide

Golem Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Golem is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #387. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Earthquake and Stone Edge.

Master League

#387

Situational

Type

Rock/Ground

Best Fast Move

Mud Slap

Charged Moves

EarthquakeStone Edge

Max CP

3,334

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT GOLEM

Is Golem Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Golem is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #387.

Golem PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#108450.5Mud Slap, Stone Edge, Earthquake
Ultra League#80354.2Mud Slap, Earthquake, Stone Edge
Master LeagueBest#38741.4Mud Slap, Earthquake, Stone Edge

Best Moveset for Golem in Pokémon GO PvP

Mud Slap
ground

Fast Move · STAB

DMG11Energy+10Turns3DPT3.67EPT3.33

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Earthquake
ground

Charged Move · STAB

DMG120Energy cost65

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Stone Edge
rock

Charged Move · STAB

DMG100Energy cost55

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

The recommended PvP moveset for Golem is Mud Slap with Earthquake and Stone Edge.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Golem in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Mud Shot
ground

Fast Move · STAB

DMG3Energy+9Turns2DPT1.50EPT4.50

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Mud SlapRecommended
ground

Fast Move · STAB

DMG11Energy+10Turns3DPT3.67EPT3.33

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Rock Throw
rock

Fast Move · STAB

DMG8Energy+5Turns2DPT4.00EPT2.50

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Charged Moves

Ancient Power
rock

Charged Move · STAB

DMG60Energy cost45

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

EarthquakeRecommended
ground

Charged Move · STAB

DMG120Energy cost65

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Rock Blast
rock

Charged Move · STAB

DMG50Energy cost40

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Stone EdgeRecommended
rock

Charged Move · STAB

DMG100Energy cost55

Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel

Return
normal

Charged Move

DMG130Energy cost70

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Golem PvP Move Counts

Mud Slap → Earthquake

7 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

7676

Mud Slap → Stone Edge

6 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

6565

Golem Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Golem wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Golem Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Golem's Rock/Ground typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • grass2.56×
  • water2.56×
  • fighting1.6×
  • ground1.6×
  • ice1.6×
  • steel1.6×

Resistant to

  • electric0.391×
  • poison0.391×
  • fire0.625×
  • flying0.625×
  • normal0.625×
  • rock0.625×

Best Counters to Golem in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Golem in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Golem's league HP.

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Waterfallwater

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Avalancheice

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    73% HP

  • Origin Pulsewater

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    202% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    91% HP

  • Spacial Renddragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    61% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Geomancyfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    76% HP

  • Moonblastfairy

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    51% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Roar of Timedragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    91% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    83% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Clawsteel

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    99% HP

  • Behemoth Bladesteel

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    119% HP

Ratings are shown from Golem's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Golem.

Best Teammates for Golem in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Golem should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.

Covers 4 of Golem's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Golem's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Golem's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Golem's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Golem's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Golem

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#11/14/151,498191,813,347
#20/15/151,494191,813,306
#32/14/131,498191,806,590
#41/15/131,494191,806,590
#51/15/141,498191,806,590
Ultra League#10/15/152,49833.53,921,572
#20/13/142,499343,915,325
#30/14/132,499343,908,336
#41/13/152,49833.53,903,161
#50/14/152,49233.53,903,161
Master League#115/15/153,334505,846,355
#214/15/153,319505,820,487
#315/14/153,326505,818,908
#415/15/143,326505,812,365
#513/15/153,305505,794,618

Golem Stats in Pokémon GO

Golem's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Golem 1/14/15 (Best IV)

Level
19
CP
1,498
Attack
123.4
Defense
123.4
HP
119

Ultra League

Golem 0/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
33.5
CP
2,498
Attack
158.8
Defense
160.3
HP
154

Master League

Golem 15/15/15 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
3,334
Attack
189.9
Defense
179
HP
172

Golem Evolution

A Shadow form of Golem also exists in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Golem in Pokémon GO PvP

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Golem Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Golem in Pokémon GO PvP?

Golem's recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Earthquake and Stone Edge.

Is Golem good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Golem is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #387.

What counters Golem in Pokémon GO PvP?

Kyogre, Palkia (Origin) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Golem in Master League.

What is Golem weak to in Pokémon GO?

Golem is weak to Grass (2.56×), Water (2.56×), Fighting (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).