Golurk Best Moveset
AbilityNo Guard makes every move hit, yours and the opponent's. 124 Attack behind Ground/Ghost TermStab with Held ItemChoice Band and NatureAdamant fires guaranteed-hit devastating physical damage. MoveDynamic Punch at 100% accuracy through No Guard confuses the target. 55 Speed means going second. The moveset hits like a freight train that never misses.
124 Attack from Ground/Ghost in Gen V (Black & White). No Guard made Dynamic Punch always hit. 100% confusion on contact. The gimmick worked when Golurk survived to use it.
Best Moves
Best Build
Golurk best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Stealth Rock
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Iron Fist boosted Shadow Punch and other contact moves in Gen VI (X & Y). 55 Speed and 55 Sp. Def left Golurk vulnerable to special attacks.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dynamic Punch
- Shadow Punch
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Ground/Ghost was a good typing wasted on 55 Speed. Choice Band sets hit hard but moved too slow to sweep.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Drain Punch
- Shadow Punch
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Held position in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). No Guard Dynamic Punch confusion was still the signature set. Predictable but functional when opponents couldn't avoid it.
Hazard Setter Moveset
- Earthquake
- Poltergeist
- Dynamic Punch
- Stealth Rock
Recommended Teammates
Five gens of 124 Attack behind 55 Speed in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet). Ground/Ghost coverage was great. Getting to use it was the problem.
Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Earthquake
- Poltergeist
- Dynamic Punch
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Golurk Weakness
Golurk's Ground/Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, and Dark. It shrugs off Normal, Electric, and Fighting-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Electric, Fighting |
What is Golurk Weak Against
GoodBest Pokemon Against Golurk
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Golurk View Glimmora builds →Power Gem14-16% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Golurk View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake25-29% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Golurk View Iron Treads builds →Earthquake31-37% Knock Off 2x40-48% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Golurk View Alomomola builds →Flip Turn 2x22-26% Scald 2x18-21% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golurk View Cinderace builds →U Turn11-13% Sucker Punch 2x45-53% | ||
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Golurk View Gholdengo builds →Shadow Ball 2x56-66% | ||
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Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves View Heatran builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Toxapex builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityPurifyingsalt ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves View Garganacl builds →
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Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Golurk View Corviknight builds →U Turn7-8% | ||
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves View Landorus-Therian builds →
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Evolution
Golurk is what Golett becomes. Breed it for Golett eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs take an average time to hatch. The evolution from Golett pushed Golurk to 483 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Golurk is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Golett eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyShiny Golurk
Blue-gray replaces the green, and the darker tones give Golurk a more imposing, almost military feel. A solid upgrade that makes the giant automaton look battle-hardened.
Shiny Golurk Odds & Hunting Methods
9 of 9 VerifiedHow do we research these odds?
We check every game where a shiny is possible, then rank each one by the best method available in that game, so the row at the top is the fastest route overall.
Odds marked verified are cross-checked against multiple independent sources before we publish them. Where a rate is not yet confirmed we mark the row pending rather than guess a number.
Read our full methodologyHow to Get Golurk
Golurk turns up across 3 locations in endgame routes. Check the list below and head to whichever spot is closest.
Where To Catch Golurk in SV
The path to Golurk starts with Golett at Lv. 50-80 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GolettCanyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.64Overworld
Step 2Golurk ✓Canyon BiomeLv.50-80OverworldPolar BiomeLv.50-80OverworldCanyon BiomeLv.70Overworldor evolve from Golett (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Golurk catch rates for Scarlet & Violet by ball, status, and HP.
Towering over the streets, Golurk lurks in Lumiose City's Wild Zones and turns up between level 43 and level 45 out in the open.
Where To Catch Golurk in LZA
The path to Golurk starts with Golett at Lv. 25-39 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 2Golurk ✓or evolve from Golett (Step 1)
Decent spawn rates across 11 locations for Golurk in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Golurk in SwSh
The path to Golurk starts with Golett at Lv. 7-41 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
- Step 1Catch GolettWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 40%Normal WeatherWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 40%SandstormWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 40%Intense SunDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 35%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 20%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 20%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 60%SandstormWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 40%SandstormGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 40%Intense SunStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%OvercastStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%RainingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SandstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Intense SunStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormGiant's SeatLv.33-38OverworldRate 60%SandstormRoute 8Lv.39-41OverworldRate 25%All Weather
- Step 2Golurk ✓Lake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 23%SandstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%Normal WeatherLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%RainingLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%SnowingLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%Intense SunLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 13%SnowstormThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherThree-Point PassLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Heavy Fogor evolve from Golett (Step 1)
Not landing the catch? Calculate Golurk catch rates for Sword & Shield by ball, status, and HP.
You're catching Golett first, not Golurk. Golett appears in the wild in the encounters below. The step cards map the full 2-stage line with evolution methods between each stage.
How to Obtain Golurk in USUM
Step 2Golurk ✓
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Golurk's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
Artillery platforms built into the walls of ancient castles served as perches from which Golurk could fire energy beams.
Golurk Event Distributions
Golurk reaches players through one Mystery Gift distribution rather than a recurring giveaway.
Juanita's Golurk GiftNov 2011BlackWhiteBlack 2White 2Always shiny
Golurk Guide
Use Golurk as a wallbreaker. Physical side carries the damage. Not the fastest, Earthquake is the primary attack.
Build your team around Milotic, Vileplume, and Samurott Hisui. These have the highest co-usage rates with Golurk in competitive formats. They cover each other's weaknesses.
No Guard is the hidden ability. Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Golurk's regular abilities before committing.
Run Adamant on Golurk. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Golurk has been obtainable in 9 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Golurk has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7Let's Go
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
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