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Timburr
GurdurrThis pageLevel 25
ConkeldurrTrade
Gurdurr Best Moveset
105 Attack at 85 Defense on Fighting with AbilityGuts boosting Attack 50% under status. Held ItemEviolite adds real bulk since Conkeldurr exists. The moveset hits hard and tanks physical damage. Functional in lower tiers through the Eviolite-Guts combination, but Conkeldurr at 140 Attack outclasses it.
Guts and Eviolite in Gen V (Black & White). 105 Attack with Guts from a pre-evolution hit harder than many fully evolved Pokemon.
Best Moves
Best Build
Gurdurr best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Focus Punch
- Superpower
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Drain Punch plus Mach Punch gave recovery and priority in Gen VI (X & Y). Eviolite Gurdurr outperformed its tier. Two gens steady.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Knock Off
- Mach Punch
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Conkeldurr did everything from higher stats without needing Eviolite. The evolution was always the better answer.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Mach Punch
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Without Eviolite, 405 BST was exposed. Four gens of item dependency that Conkeldurr never needed.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Mach Punch
- Fling
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Gurdurr saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Gurdurr maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Guts with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Mach Punch
Recommended Teammates
Gurdurr Weakness
Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Gurdurr for super-effective damage. Gurdurr's physical bulk (base 85 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
What is Gurdurr Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Gurdurr
Mimikyu's Play Rough hits Gurdurr for 48-56%.
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gurdurr View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle3-3% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Gurdurr View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x48-56% Shadow Sneak11-13% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Evolution
Gurdurr connects Timburr to Conkeldurr in this chain. At least one evolution here needs a trade. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+30 from Timburr). The final form adds another 100 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gurdurr to get Timburr eggs easily using 70 partners from the Human-Like egg group.
Shiny Gurdurr
Gurdurr's shiny is Timburr's shiny but now the beam is steel and the colors are still wrong by the same imperceptible amount. If you put this in a police lineup with four normal Gurdurrs, no witness would pick it out. The Timburr line is building something, and it isn't a good shiny.
Shiny Gurdurr Odds & Hunting Methods
8 of 8 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 Gurdurr
Timburr evolves into Gurdurr without a trade. Trading only comes in further along its 3-stage chain, as the step cards below show.
Where To Catch Gurdurr in SV
To get Gurdurr, start by catching Timburr through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TimburrApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldOni's MawLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldReveler's RoadLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Gurdurr ✓Fellhorn GorgeLv.25-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.25-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.25-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.25-60Overworldor evolve from Timburr (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into ConkeldurrBREEDINGAvailableStart a picnic with two compatible Pokemon in your party, then check the picnic basket to receive a Timburr egg.
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Scarlet & Violet for Gurdurr.
Timburr evolves into Gurdurr without a trade. Trading only comes in further along its 3-stage chain, as the step cards below show.
Where To Catch Gurdurr in SwSh
Timburr is your first catch on the way to Gurdurr. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 11-65 across 16 total spots in the chain.
- Step 1Catch TimburrGalar MineLv.11-15CaveSwordRate 30%All WeatherGalar MineLv.11-14OverworldSwordRate 25%All WeatherGalar MineLv.11-15CaveShieldRate 5%All WeatherGalar MineLv.11-14OverworldShieldRate 5%All Weather
- Step 2Gurdurr ✓Stony WildernessLv.27-29GrassSwordRate 40%Normal WeatherStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 30%Intense SunStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 30%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 10%SnowingRoute 8Lv.39-41OverworldSwordRate 25%All WeatherRoute 8Lv.39-41OverworldShieldRate 10%All WeatherDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 10%SnowingGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal Weatheror evolve from Timburr (Step 1)
- Step 3Evolve into ConkeldurrBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Timburr egg.
Want the exact numbers? Work out your catch odds in Sword & Shield for Gurdurr.
Gurdurr can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Timburr in from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire, then evolve it into Gurdurr. The step cards below show each evolution.
How to Obtain Gurdurr in USUM
Step 1Obtain TimburrLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Pinwheel Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Relic Passage. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Granite Cave · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Galar Mine · All Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Mossfell Confluence. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Gurdurr ✓
Step 3Evolve into Conkeldurr
Neither Gurdurr nor Timburr is found in the wild in Sun & Moon. Catch Conkeldurr, breed it for an Egg that hatches into Timburr, then evolve Timburr into Gurdurr. The step cards below map the 3-stage chain.
How to Obtain Gurdurr in SM
- Step 1Obtain TimburrBREEDINGAvailableLeave Gurdurr with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Timburr egg.
- Step 2Gurdurr ✓
- Step 3Catch or Evolve into Conkeldurror evolve from Gurdurr (Step 2)
Base Stats
Nothing fancy in Gurdurr's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
Gurdurr excels at demolition—construction is not its forte. In any case, there’s skill in the way this Pokémon wields its metal beam.
Gurdurr Guide
Gurdurr evolves into Conkeldurr via trade.
For a casual playthrough, Gurdurr works as a placeholder. Fighting coverage is useful early. The real payoff is Conkeldurr. That's where the stats start mattering.
Iron Fist is the hidden ability. Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power. Not always the best choice. Compare it to Gurdurr's regular abilities before committing.
Use Gurdurr as an attacker. Physical side carries the damage. It's slow, so Trick Room or priority moves are key.
Run Adamant on Gurdurr. +Attack is what matters, and the -Sp. Atk cut doesn't hurt this set. Fits the attacker role.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Gurdurr has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Gurdurr 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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