Master League PvP guide
Golem (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Golem (Shadow) is a Rock/Ground-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #392. Its recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Earthquake and Stone Edge.
Master League
#392
Situational
Type
Rock/Ground
Best Fast Move
Mud Slap
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,334
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GOLEM (SHADOW)
Is Golem (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Golem (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #392.
Golem (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1079 | 51.1 | Mud Slap, Stone Edge, Earthquake |
| Ultra League | #827 | 50.4 | Mud Slap, Earthquake, Stone Edge |
| Master LeagueBest | #392 | 40.7 | Mud Slap, Earthquake, Stone Edge |
Best Moveset for Golem (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
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 (Shadow) is Mud Slap with Earthquake and Stone Edge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Golem (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Fast Move · STAB
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
Charged Move · STAB
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 Move · STAB
Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass
Charged Move · STAB
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 Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Golem (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Mud Slap → Earthquake
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Mud Slap → Stone Edge
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Golem (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Golem (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Golem (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Golem (Shadow)'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×
- 0.625×
- normal0.625×
- rock0.625×
Best Counters to Golem (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Golem (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Golem (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
88% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
242% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
109% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
91% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
61% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
109% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
99% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
119% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
142% HP
Ratings are shown from Golem (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Golem (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Golem (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Golem (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Golem (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Golem (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Golem (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Golem (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Golem (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 1/14/15 | 1,498 | 19 | 1,813,347 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,494 | 19 | 1,813,306 | |
| #3 | 2/14/13 | 1,498 | 19 | 1,806,590 | |
| #4 | 1/15/13 | 1,494 | 19 | 1,806,590 | |
| #5 | 1/15/14 | 1,498 | 19 | 1,806,590 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,498 | 33.5 | 3,921,572 |
| #2 | 0/13/14 | 2,499 | 34 | 3,915,325 | |
| #3 | 0/14/13 | 2,499 | 34 | 3,908,336 | |
| #4 | 1/13/15 | 2,498 | 33.5 | 3,903,161 | |
| #5 | 0/14/15 | 2,492 | 33.5 | 3,903,161 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,334 | 50 | 5,846,355 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 3,319 | 50 | 5,820,487 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 3,326 | 50 | 5,818,908 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,326 | 50 | 5,812,365 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 3,305 | 50 | 5,794,618 |
Golem (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Golem (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Golem (Shadow) 1/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 123.4
- Defense
- 123.4
- HP
- 119
Ultra League
Golem (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 33.5
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 158.8
- Defense
- 160.3
- HP
- 154
Master League
Golem (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,334
- Attack
- 189.9
- Defense
- 179
- HP
- 172
Golem (Shadow) Evolution
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Golem (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Golem (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Golem (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Mud Slap with Earthquake and Stone Edge.
Is Golem (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Golem (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #392.
What counters Golem (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kyogre, Palkia (Origin) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Golem (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Golem (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Golem (Shadow) is weak to Grass (2.56×), Water (2.56×), Fighting (1.6×), Ground (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).