Golem Deck Card List - Strategy and Counters

Last Updated: February 11, 2025 3:37 PM

The card list for Golem Deck in Pokemon TCG Pocket (PTCGP). Learn strategy, card breakdown, and counters to refine your build for Pokemon TCGP!

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Decklist and Card Breakdown
Pros and Cons
Deck Strategy
Alternative Cards
Countering This Deck

Golem Deck - Decklist and Card Breakdown

Golem Deck

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Golem Deck - Tier and Summary

Tier	- Golem's survivability is quite high - Strong against opponents who can't deal more than 100 damage - Higher chance of having bad hands because you need 2 evolutions

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Golem Deck - Pros / Cons

Golem has High Durability
Energy Acceleration Using Brock
Difficult to Evolve to Stage 2

Golem has High Durability

The main card of the deck, Golem can reduce the damage it takes, effectively having over 190 HP. The damage it deals is quite high at 120, and can Knock Out most Pokemon with one or two attacks.

Number of Attacks Required to Knock Out Golem

DMG	100 -180	90	70-80	60
Attacks	2 times	3 times	4 times	6 times

Considering Golem's Attack effect, it is difficult to defeat Golem with an attack that deals less than 90 damage. Your opponent will need a Pokemon that can deal 100 damage or more, so it can be powerful against decks that can only deal low damage.

Energy Acceleration Using Brock

Golem can use Energy Acceleration with Brock making it possible to attack every turn while evolving from Geodude→Graveler→Golem.

Difficult to Evolve to Stage 2

Golem is a Stage 2 Pokemon so there is a chance to get bad hands, preventing you from Evolving. The deck also lacks Drawing ability cards, so adding a second attacker such as Marshadow is recommended.

Golem Deck Strategy

Set Up A Wall And Evolve Into Golem
Chip Away HP With Other Pokemon
Take Down The Opponent's Ace With Golem

Set Up A Wall And Evolve Into Golem

In the early game, use Druddigon or Hitmonlee as walls to protect Geodude on the Bench while evolving it into Golem.

Start With Geodude If Going Second

If you're going second and have the full evolution line for Golem in your hand, it can be effective to start with Geodude in the Active Spot, using its Attack while evolving into Golem. This strategy is particularly strong if you have Brock in your hand, as it allows for continuous Attacks.

Chip Away HP With Other Pokemon

While preparing Golem, chip away at the opponent's Pokemon to bring their HP below 120, putting them in One-Hit KO range. Ideally, use Hitmonlee to damage Pokemon on the Bench as well. Depending on the situation, you can also use Marshadow to secure points outright.

Take Down The Opponent's Ace With Golem

Once Golem is ready, bring it to the Active Spot to score points. If Golem can take down the opponent's ace Pokemon, its Ability ensures that it is unlikely to be defeated by Basic Pokemon. Leverage the fact that this deck is focused on Single-Prize Pokemon to force the opponent's ace into play and eliminate it strategically.

Alternative Cards

Card	Description
	Primeape (Mythical Island) - Alternative for general sub-attackers - Especially strong when going first
	Sandslash - Alternative for general sub-attackers - Great for finishing after Golem is knocked out
	Aerodactyl ex - Alternative for sub-attackers - Effective even just by being on the Bench, also excellent for closing out games
	Kangaskhan - Alternative for Druddigon - A tank that can actively deal damage