# Golem-Alola - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 18

> Find the best Golem-Alola builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Golem-Alola Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Golem-Alola)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Golem-Alola
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ground (4x), Water (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x) |
| **Resists** | Flying (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Poison (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Rock Slide**: 99.490%
- **Explosion**: 99.183%
- **Return**: 93.807%
- **Protect**: 93.271%
- **Other**: 14.249%

## Common Abilities
- **Galvanize**: 99.712%
- **Sturdy**: 0.171%
- **Magnet Pull**: 0.117%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 84.403%
- **Normalium Z**: 9.017%
- **Focus Sash**: 4.283%
- **Other**: 2.296%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Fini**: 92.636%
- **Gothitelle**: 91.625%
- **Kartana**: 91.475%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 91.411%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 90.076%
- **Abomasnow-Mega**: 3.206%

## FAQ for Golem-Alola in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Golem-Alola?
Golem-Alola is frequently paired with Tapu Fini, Gothitelle, Kartana, Kangaskhan-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Golem-Alola weak to and resistant against?
Golem-Alola is weak to Ground (4x), Water (2x), Grass (2x), Fighting (2x), resists Flying (1/4x), Normal (1/2x), Fire (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Poison (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 92.193% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Golem-Alola?
Golem-Alola is most effectively run with the ability **Galvanize** (99.712%) and the item **Life Orb** (84.403%).

### What is the most common role for Golem-Alola?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Golem-Alola often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Golem-Alola) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Golem-Alola
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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