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 is said that Golurk were ordered to protect people and Pokémon by the ancient people who made them.
It flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control.
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). 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.
How to Evolve
Breed with Golurk to get Golett eggs (with patience) from the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyIronfist isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max HP and Attack EVs, Golurk fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Adamant nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Best Golurk Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dynamic Punch
- Shadow Punch
- Stone Edge
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 Phantom Force anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Can't catch Golurk directly. Start with Golett at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 43. The 2-stage line from Golett to Golurk is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Golurk in X & Y
Golett is your first catch on the way to Golurk. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 19-21 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GolettEFFORTLESSRoute 10XGrassLv.19-21CommonMidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 10YGrassLv.19-21CommonMidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 10XGrassLv.21RareMidRouteYellow FlowerCHALLENGINGRoute 10YGrassLv.21RareMidRouteYellow Flower
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