Free switch-ins on Normal, Electric, and Fighting moves make Golurk useful in any team that needs that coverage. Known as the Automaton Pokemon. The stat spread favors raw physical power.
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.
It flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control.
It is said that Golurk were ordered to protect people and Pokémon by the ancient people who made them.
Golurk Weakness
GoodGolurk's Ground/Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, and Dark moves. It shrugs off Normal, Electric, and Fighting-type attacks completely.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Golurk is what Golett becomes. Breed it for Golett eggs (average hatch time). A decent partner pool for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Golett pushed Golurk to 483 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +50.
How to Evolve
Breed with Golurk to get Golett eggs (with patience) using 49 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
Adamant nature gives Golurk the physical lean it needs to trade hits effectively. Leftovers adds passive recovery each turn, max HP and Attack EVs split the difference, and the remaining moves punishes anything trying to wall it.
Best Build
Best Golurk Moveset
- Earthquake
- Ice Punch
- Stealth Rock
- Drain Punch
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Golurk won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Earthquake and Shadow Ball anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
No wild encounters for Golurk. The 2-stage line runs through Golett, which you can catch at solid rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 43 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Golurk in Black & White
The path to Golurk starts with Golett at Lv. 30-33 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch GolettEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - 1FBlackGrassLv.30-33CommonMidBuildingAnyEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - 1FWhiteGrassLv.30-33CommonMidBuildingAnyEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - 2FBlackGrassLv.30-33CommonMidBuildingAnyEFFORTLESSDragonspiral Tower - 2FWhiteGrassLv.30-33CommonMidBuildingAny
Step 2Golurk ✓
Golurk works as a wallbreaker with 483 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list — a situational pick that fills a niche. That 124 base Attack does the heavy lifting.
Golett evolves into Golurk at level 43. Golurk is the fully evolved form. At 483 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Iron Fist strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power — that's the one you want on Golurk. No Guard is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Klutz works too if your team needs something different.
Golurk is a physical attacker with base 124 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. But the speed tells the real story — at base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Golurk appears in 9 games, including Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, and X & Y.
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.
- 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