# Golem-Alola - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Golem-Alola in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Golem-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Golem-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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## Common Moves
- **Explosion**: 74.324%
- **Protect**: 71.365%
- **Stone Edge**: 60.021%
- **Return**: 47.777%
- **Earthquake**: 29.616%
- **Rock Slide**: 22.031%
- **Thunder Punch**: 19.028%
- **Heavy Slam**: 16.387%
- **Double-Edge**: 16.292%
- **Stealth Rock**: 9.863%

## Common Abilities
- **Galvanize**: 72.733%
- **Magnet Pull**: 15.356%
- **Sturdy**: 11.911%

## Common Items
- **Nothing**: 34.692%
- **Focus Sash**: 15.805%
- **Groundium Z**: 15.165%
- **Lum Berry**: 7.441%
- **Choice Band**: 6.681%
- **Rockium Z**: 4.997%
- **Figy Berry**: 4.047%
- **Life Orb**: 1.839%
- **Weakness Policy**: 1.773%
- **Electrium Z**: 1.683%

## Common Teammates
- **Marowak-Alola**: 57.764%
- **Mudsdale**: 38.865%
- **Wishiwashi**: 37.308%
- **Vikavolt**: 35.431%
- **Trevenant**: 34.606%
- **Oranguru**: 28.708%

## FAQ for Golem-Alola in vgc2017-1760

### What are the top moves for Golem-Alola?
The most common moves for Golem-Alola are Explosion, Protect, Stone Edge, Return. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Golem-Alola?
Golem-Alola is frequently paired with Marowak-Alola, Mudsdale, Wishiwashi, Vikavolt. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Golem-Alola?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Golem-Alola?
The top build for Golem-Alola features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/4/0`. This configuration accounts for 44.764% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Golem-Alola?
Golem-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Galvanize** (72.733%) and the item **Nothing** (34.692%).

### What is the most common role for Golem-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Nothing), Golem-Alola often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Golem-Alola?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 130 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 65 |
| Speed | 45 |
| **BST** | **495** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Golem-Alola on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Golem-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - Build teams with Golem-Alola
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*