How to evolve Geodude, Graveler into Golem in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet DLC

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Pokemon Scarlet & Violet’s Teal Mask DLC features plenty of returning Pokemon, including Gen 1’s Geodude. Here’s how trainers can find it and evolve it into Golem in Kitakami.

Fans of Pokemon Red & Blue who played Generation 9’s Teal Mask DLC were no doubt pleased to see many Gen 1 Pokemon return in the land of Kitakami.

Iconic Pokemon like Snorlax, Vulpix, and Clefairy return in Scarlet & Violet’s first DLC expansion along with some other favorites like the Rock/Ground-type Geodude.

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However, some newer fans may be wondering how Geodude and Graveler evolve in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet and if the method has changed. So, here’s a breakdown of everything you need to know about getting Geodude and its final evolution Golem in Kitakami.

How to evolve Geodude and Graveler into Golem in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Evolving Geodude into Graveler is fairly simple, as trainers only need to raise it to level 25.

Unfortunately, evolving Graveler into Golem is a bit trickier as it is a trade evolution. This means that trainers need to coordinate with a friend or hope to receive a Graveler through random trading to get a Golem.

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For trainers looking for a guide to trading in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet, we have a handy guide that will tell you everything you need to know.

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Where to find Geodude in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

According to Geodude’s Pokedex entry, it’s mainly found in rocky and mountainous areas.

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Trainers can find Geodude in the following locations:

  • Apple Hills (mountainous area)
  • Oni Mountain
  • Oni’s Maw
  • Infernal Pass
  • Kitakami Hall (behind the Hall in the mountainous area)
  • Fellhorn Gorge (northern mountainous section)
  • Paradise Barrens
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Where to find Graveler in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Geodude’s evolution Graveler can also be found in the wild, but it’s a bit harder to find than Geodude.

Wild Graveler can be found in the following areas:

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  • Infernal Pass (rocky, mountainous areas)
  • Paradise Barrens (eastern edge)
  • Kitakami Wilds
  • Oni Mountain (eastern side)
  • The area between Fellhorn Gorge and Timeless Words
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Where to find Golem in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet

Unfortunately, Golem cannot naturally be found in the wild, so the only way to obtain it is to evolve Graveler through trading.

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That’s everything you need to know about finding Geodude and evolving it into Graveler & Golem. Check out some of our other Pokemon Scarlet & Violet guides below:

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