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.
Artillery platforms built into the walls of ancient castles served as perches from which Golurk could fire energy beams.
There’s a theory that inside Golurk is a perpetual motion machine that produces limitless energy, but this belief hasn’t been proven.
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.
Golurk is what Golett becomes. Breed it for Golett eggs (average hatch time). Plenty of 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Golurk to get Golett eggs (with patience) using 54 partners from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto only
Earthquake is the safe click most turns. Choice Band locks Golurk into it but rewards with raw power at the cost of move flexibility. Adamant nature and max HP and Attack EVs maximize that first hit. Noguard helps on the margins.
Best Build
Best Golurk Moveset
- Earthquake
- Poltergeist
- Dynamic Punch
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Golurk won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 11 types means it always has an effective option. Poltergeist and Earthquake anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Golurk works as a wallbreaker with 483 BST behind it. B-Tier on our list — a solid choice for the right team. 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