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
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Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves View Hatterene builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityToxicdebris ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
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Recommended Build AbilityDrought ItemHeatrock NatureBold Moves View Torkoal builds →
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Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureSassy Moves View Slowking-Galar 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 are average hatch time. 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 onlyHow to Get Golurk
moderate rates for Golurk across 6 locations in endgame routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever 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)
Golurk isn't available in the wild in Legends: Z-A. Start by transferring Golett from Black & White, X & Y, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Golett to Golurk is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Golurk in LZA
- Step 1Obtain GolettCARTRIDGE TRADEfrom Scarlet & VioletAvailableCatch in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Polar Biome, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Dragonspiral Tower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 10. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon via Walking · Haina Desert · Alternate S.O.S. encounters. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Overworld · Watchtower Ruins · Normal Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Golurk ✓
decent spawn rates across 22 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. 7-65 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%Intense SunWatchtower RuinsLv.11-14FloorRate 40%SandstormDappled GroveLv.11-15GrassRate 35%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-9GrassSwordRate 20%SandstormRolling FieldsLv.7-10GrassShieldRate 20%SandstormNorth Lake MilochLv.26-28OverworldRate 60%SandstormWatchtower RuinsLv.26-29OverworldRate 60%Normal WeatherGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 40%Intense SunGiant's CapLv.26-28GrassRate 40%SandstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%OvercastStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SandstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%RainingStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Intense SunStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%SnowstormStony WildernessLv.28-30OverworldRate 10%Heavy FogGiant'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%OvercastLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%Heavy FogLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%ThunderstormLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%SnowingLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%Normal WeatherLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%RainingLake of OutrageLv.55-58OverworldRate 20%Intense SunLake 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)
You're catching Golett first, not Golurk. Golett appears at moderate rates 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 1Catch GolettHaina DesertLv.32-35GrassUltra SunSOS from Dugtrio (Alolan Dugtrio)
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 Guide
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.
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. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
Run Earthquake, Poltergeist, Dynamicpunch, and Icepunch on Golurk. Earthquake is the most common pick at 0% usage. Earthquake provides reliable STAB damage.
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.
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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
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