Conkeldurr's stats are solid on their own, but Sheer Force is what pushes it over the line. It drops secondary effects for a straight power boost. Only weak to Flying, Psychic, and Fairy. Known as the Muscular Pokemon.
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.
It is thought that Conkeldurr taught humans how to make concrete more than 2,000 years ago.
Rather than rely on force, they master moves that utilize the centrifugal force of spinning concrete.
Conkeldurr Weakness
AvgType-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.
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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Conkeldurr to get Timburr eggs easily from the Humanshape egg group. Notable egg moves include Comet Punch, Counter, Detect and 8 more.
the remaining moves keeps opponents guessing about Conkeldurr's real targets. Lum Berry provides one-time status cleanse while max Attack without Speed EVs and Brave nature handle the stat profile. Ironfist ties it together.
Best Build
Best Conkeldurr Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Mach Punch
- Knock Off
- Rock Slide
Recommended Teammates
Breeding's the move. Comet Punch and Counter give Conkeldurr options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Focus Punch and Superpower. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
The chain to Conkeldurr requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Timburr at solid rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
How to Obtain Conkeldurr in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
To get Conkeldurr, start by catching Timburr through walking encounters at Lv. 12+. The chain covers 1 catchable stage before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TimburrEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 1Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1260%EarlyCaveDexNav chainEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 1Omega RubyGrassLv.1260%EarlyCaveDexNav chainEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 2Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1260%EarlyCaveDexNav chainEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 2Omega RubyGrassLv.1260%EarlyCaveDexNav chainEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 3Omega RubyGrassLv.1260%EarlyCaveDexNav chainEFFORTLESSGranite Cave - Area 3Alpha SapphireGrassLv.1260%EarlyCaveDexNav chain
Step 2Evolve into Gurdurr
Step 3Conkeldurr ✓
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 A-Tier as a wallbreaker.
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.
Conkeldurr appears in 8 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
Introduced in Black & White, Conkeldurr has appeared in 8 games across 5 generations. Later debuts mean fewer total appearances, but it's been a consistent presence since its introduction.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBWDebut
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A