Introduced in generation five, with the Pokemon Black and White games, Golett is a dual type ground and ghost Pokemon. It is the base evolution of Golurk and will evolve once it reaches the level threshold. Golett is classified by the Pokedex as the “Automaton Pokemon” which is a nod to its general design as a golem. This guide will showcase Golett’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Golett.
About Golett
As a generation five Pokemon, Golett first appeared in the Black and White season of the anime with the episode Movie Time! Zorua in “The Legend of the Pokemon Knight”!. In this episode, Golett helped its trainer Luke film a movie by building props as well as being a stagehand. The Pokedex states that Golett’s origins are somewhat ancient and was created by a mysterious civilization.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Black and White Movie Time! Zorua in “The Legend of the Pokemon Knight”! |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Black and White |
| Region | Unova |
| Evolution | Golett is the base evolution of Golurk and is not known to evolve from any other Pokemon |
| 1st Evo level | 43 |
| 2nd Evo level | N/A |
| Pokedex Entry | These Pokémon are thought to have been created by the science of an ancient and mysterious civilization. |
Golett Base Stats
| HP | 59 |
| ATTACK | 74 |
| DEFENCE | 50 |
| SP. ATTACK | 35 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 50 |
| SPEED | 35 |
| TOTAL | 303 |
Appearance
Golett is a bipedal Pokemon that has a mostly blue and brown body that seems to be made out of rocks or clay and is jagged as well as rigid. There is a swirling pattern on its stomach and it seems to be attached with straps of rocks. Most of its body is blue or a lighter blue but the straps around its body are brown. Its eyes are jagged and resemble tetris pieces which makes it seem like an imperfect creation. Golett is average sized for a Pokemon at 3 feet and 3 inches, or 1 meter, tall.
Behavior
Golett appears only a couple of times throughout the anime, but it is shown to be the perfect helper Pokemon. It obeys commands without any problem and seems to be suited for any kind of work involving heavy lifting. The Pokedex states that Golett was first created thousands of years ago and it has remained active the entire time. While the science behind Golett is prehistoric, it seems that the energy that it produces to move is still not understood.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As a base evolution Pokemon, there are not many strengths regarding Golett. Its physical attack is decent for a base evolution Pokemon but the rest of its stats are fairly mediocre. While it appears to be a defensive Pokemon, it seems to be better suited for an offensive role. As a dual type ground and ghost Pokemon, Golett is 2x weak to ghost, water, grass, ice, and dark type moves. It is immune to normal, fighting, and electric type moves, and is resistant against rock and bug type moves while also taking only quarter damage from poison type moves.
Best Moveset
As a base evolution Pokemon, Golett is exclusively limited to LC (Little Cup) brackets of competitive play. In this format, it only has to face other base evolution Pokemon which can allow Golett to shine. Despite its appearance, it is better suited for offensive roles and will often utilize the Iron Fist ability to increase its damage. Consider running Drain Punch, Earthquake, Stealth Rock, and Ice Punch. Drain Punch will benefit from its Iron Fist ability, Earthquake benefits from STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus), Stealth Rock can provide some important chip damage, and Ice Punch functions as type coverage.
| Drain Punch | Earthquake |
| Stealth Rock | Ice Punch |
How to Catch Golett in Pokemon Go
If you would like to obtain a Golett in Pokemon Go, there are a few ways of doing so. While it is a base evolution Pokemon, it is fairly rare to encounter in the wild. Search near churches, residential areas during night time, and rocky areas like parks, farmlands, quarries, and parking lots. You can also hatch a Golett from 10 km eggs but unfortunately, neither Golett or Golurk have appeared as raid bosses in Pokemon Gyms Thus you will need to do it the hard way if you want one and furthermore, Golett requires 50 candies to evolve into Golurk.
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Trivia
- While Golett can be encountered with the Light Clay held item, it cannot learn the moves Light Screen or Reflect which capitalize on its effect.
- The inspiration for Golett’s design likely comes from golems or specifically the Haniwa, a funerary object made from clay.
- The name Golett is a combination of the words golem and the suffix lett (meaning small or young)
FAQ
How do you evolve Golett?
There are no special conditions for evolving Golett as you just need to have it reach level 43 and it will evolve into a Golurk naturally. Once it reaches this level threshold you just need to allow the evolution animation to play without pressing the “B” button. Once Golett becomes a Golurk, you do not need to worry about evolving it any further.
Is Golurk Legendary?
There is nothing about Golurk that classifies it as a legendary Pokemon. All legendary Pokemon must fulfill certain classifications to support its legendary tag. They cannot be bred at a daycare, they can only be encountered once per save file, and they do not evolve into or from any other Pokemon. Therefore, nothing about Golurk can indicate it as a legendary Pokemon.
Where is Golett in Pokemon Sword?
You can find Golett in many different locations in Pokemon Sword. It will spawn naturally on Route 8, Rolling Fields, Dappled Grove, Watchtower Ruins, North Lake Miloch, Giant’s Seat, Giant’s Cap, and the Stony Wilderness. It has a fair chance of spawning at 20% so it should not take too long to find one yourself.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Automaton Pokemon”. While Golett and its evolution line has not made a big impact on competitive play, it can function as a unique Pokemon thanks to its Iron Fist ability. Many fans of the franchise enjoy the elemental punch abilities and Golett/Golurk’s physical attack make it worthwhile to try out. Not every Pokemon needs to be a powerhouse and Golett/Golurk is a fun and interesting strategy to re-live. Reserve a slot on your team for Golett if you want a ground and ghost type Pokemon that has a good range of type coverage.
