Competitive Information for Golett [Sword/Shield]
Ground / Ghost
Abilities:
This Pokemon's punch-based attacks have 1.2x power. Sucker Punch is not boosted.
This Pokemon's held item has no effect, except Macho Brace. Fling cannot be used.
Every move used by or against this Pokemon will always hit.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Golett? These builds are optimized for Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sword/Shield metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Unveil the power of Golett, a distinguished Pokémon known for its Ground and Ghost typing! Golett is not a Pokémon anyone usually expects to see on the battlefield. It often dominates battles in the LC tier (Little Cup). It is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-typed attacks. Delve into Golett's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Iron Fist
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 48 Def / 48 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Poltergeist
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Thunder Punch
Golett excels as an outstanding Physical Sweeper during single battles. This moveset attempts to crush rivals using intense physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golett's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Iron Fist, Golett's punch-based attacks have 1.2x power. Sucker punch is not boosted. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Golett's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Golett's last move failed).
◆ Poltergeist is a physical STAB-boosted 110-base power Ghost-type move (fails if the target has no held item).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Golett's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Golett's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: No Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 48 Def / 48 SpD
Moveset:
- Poltergeist / Shadow Punch
- Earthquake / Stomping Tantrum
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
- Ice Punch / Thunder Punch
Golett stands out as a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset focuses to overwhelm foes with lethal physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golett's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With No Guard, every move used by or against Golett will always hit. Ice Punch or Thunder Punch are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Golett's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Shadow Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
◆ Earthquake is a physical STAB-boosted 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Stomping Tantrum is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Ground-type move (power doubles if your Golett's last move failed).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Golett's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Golett's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Thunder Punch is a physical 75-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Golett? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sword/Shield Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sword/Shield metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: Iron Fist
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 48 Def / 48 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Poltergeist
- Rock Slide
- Superpower / Hammer Arm
In double battles, Golett is known as an astounding Physical Sweeper. It's designed to overwhelm foes with forceful physical attacks. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golett's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Iron Fist, Golett's punch-based attacks have 1.2x power. Sucker punch is not boosted. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Golett's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Poltergeist is a physical STAB-boosted 110-base power Ghost-type move (fails if the target has no held item).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Golett's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Hammer Arm is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Golett's speed by 1 stage).
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Item: Eject Pack / Choice Band
Ability: No Guard
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 160 Hp / 252 Atk / 48 Def / 48 SpD
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Poltergeist / Shadow Punch
- Rock Slide
- Superpower / Dynamic Punch
Golett shows an astounding Physical Sweeper prowess in double battles. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using forceful physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golett's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With No Guard, every move used by or against Golett will always hit. With a Eject Pack equipped to it, if Golett's stat stages are lowered, it switches to a chosen ally then the Eject Pack gets consumed.
◆ Bulldoze is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Poltergeist is a physical STAB-boosted 110-base power Ghost-type move (fails if the target has no held item).
◆ Shadow Punch is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ghost-type move (this move does not check accuracy).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Superpower is a physical 120-base power Fighting-type move (lowers your Golett's attack and defense by 1 stage).
◆ Dynamic Punch is a physical 100-base power Fighting-type move (100% chance to confuse the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Golett can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sword/Shield generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Golett.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Golett can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Golett
- Moves: Defense curl + Rollout
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Substitute + Drain punch
- Ability: Iron fist + Item: Punching glove
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Shadow Punch
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Drain Punch
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Fire Punch
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Focus Punch
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Ice Punch
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Power-Up Punch
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Thunder Punch
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Dynamic Punch
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Mega Punch
- Ability: Iron Fist + Punching Move: Hammer Arm
- Moves with Priority: Ally Switch, Endure, Helping Hand, Magic Coat, Protect
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Scorching Sands, Toxic
Moves that boost Golett's stats
- Curse
- Defense Curl
- Iron Defense
- Power-Up Punch
- Rock Polish
Most notable and possible best moves for Golett
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Golett in Sword and Shield
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Jolly Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Bold Nature ( 252/0/252/0/0/4 )
- Calm Nature ( 252/0/0/0/252/4 )
- Relaxed Nature ( 252/0/88/0/168/0 )
- Sassy Nature ( 252/0/4/0/252/0 )
- Optimize Golett's Defensive EV-spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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