Conkeldurr Best Moveset
140 Attack with AbilityGuts boosting it 50% under status. Held ItemFlame Orb triggers Guts turn one. NatureAdamant pushes effective Attack beyond 200. MoveMach Punch priority bypasses the 45 Speed. The moveset fires the hardest-hitting Fighting TermStab available behind priority that ignores the Speed deficit. A-Tier as the premier physical Fighting-type.
Guts boosted Attack by 50% when statused in Gen V (Black & White). Flame Orb activated Guts, and Drain Punch healed through the burn. Mach Punch priority finished weakened threats.
Best Moves
Best Build
Conkeldurr best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Mach Punch
- Ice Punch
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Between tiers in Gen VI (X & Y). Too strong for the level below, but Fairy-types resisted Fighting STAB and faster Psychic-types outsped Conkeldurr's 45 Speed.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Mach Punch
- Knock Off
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Iron Fist boosted Drain Punch and Mach Punch in Gen VII (Sun & Moon), but the slow, predictable approach was easier to counter each gen. Two gens stuck between tiers.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Mach Punch
- Knock Off
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Dropped further in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). 45 Speed was punishing in a format where even walls carried offensive pressure. Three gens below the debut level.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Mach Punch
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Facade
Recommended Teammates
Guts and Mach Punch still hit hard in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet), but Conkeldurr's bulk and Speed hadn't kept pace with the format's evolution. Four gens of decline.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Mach Punch
- Knock Off
- Ice Punch
Recommended Teammates
Conkeldurr Weakness
Type-wise, Conkeldurr takes extra damage from Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Conkeldurr's physical bulk (base 95 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 Conkeldurr Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Conkeldurr
A | ||
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Conkeldurr View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake20-23% | ||
B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemEviolite NatureBold Moves View Chansey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves View Blissey builds →
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B | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Conkeldurr View Tyranitar builds →Knock Off15-18% Stone Edge23-27% | ||
C | ||
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Conkeldurr View Forretress builds →Rapid Spin8-9% Volt Switch11-14% | ||
Evolution
Conkeldurr doesn't evolve through normal leveling. You'll need a trade to get here from Timburr's line. Breed this form to get Timburr eggs (average hatch time). Evolving from Timburr gave Conkeldurr the biggest boost in Attack (+60), bringing the total to 505 stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Conkeldurr to get Timburr eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
How to Get Conkeldurr
A trade step sits in Conkeldurr's 3-stage chain from Timburr. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Timburr shows up at moderate rates, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Conkeldurr in SV
The path to Conkeldurr starts with Timburr at Lv. 7-60 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch TimburrApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldOnis MawLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Catch or Evolve GurdurrFellhorn GorgeLv.25-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.25-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.25-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.25-60Overworldor evolve from Timburr (Step 1)
Step 3Conkeldurr ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Conkeldurr egg.
Conkeldurr's 3-stage chain starts with Timburr, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
How to Obtain Conkeldurr in SwSh
Timburr is your first catch on the way to Conkeldurr. 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 2Catch or Evolve GurdurrStony WildernessLv.27-29GrassSwordRate 40%Normal WeatherStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 30%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 30%Intense SunStony 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 3Conkeldurr ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Conkeldurr egg.
Conkeldurr can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Timburr from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Conkeldurr 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 · Oni Mountain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Gurdurr- Step 3Conkeldurr ✓
Conkeldurr's 3-stage chain starts with Timburr, which appears in the wild in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Base Stats
Conkeldurr's all-in on Attack at the expense of Speed. The physical lean is obvious from the bars. Yields 3 Attack EVs and follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
When going all out, this Pokémon throws aside its concrete pillars and leaps at opponents to pummel them with its fists.
Conkeldurr Guide
Don't let Conkeldurr's 505 base stat total fool you. Sheer Force is what makes it tick. It punches way above its weight class. We rate it B-Tier as a wallbreaker.
Conkeldurr is obtained by trade-evolving Gurdurr. Catch or evolve a Gurdurr first, then trade. Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Gurdurr to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
Run Sheer Force on Conkeldurr. It's the ability that defines how you build around it and the main reason it holds a competitive niche. Conkeldurr also gets Guts and Iron Fist, but they don't compare.
Conkeldurr fills the wallbreaker role. It's a physical attacker with base 140 Attack. Base 45 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. And it's enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Introduced in Black & White, Conkeldurr has appeared in 8 games across 6 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
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- 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 7LGPE
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
Winds & Waves