Nothing fancy in Gurdurr's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a 1.06M XP medium-slow curve.
It shows off its muscles to Machoke and other Gurdurr. If it fails to measure up to the other Pokémon, it lies low for a little while.
Gurdurr excels at demolition—construction is not its forte. In any case, there’s skill in the way this Pokémon wields its metal beam.
Flying, Psychic, and Fairy moves hit Gurdurr for super-effective damage. Gurdurr's physical bulk (base 85 Def) helps cushion physical weakness hits, but special attackers are the bigger threat.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Flying, Psychic, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock, Dark |
Espeon's Psyshock hits Gurdurr for 82-97%. Whimsicott deals 52-61% with Moonblast.
 Espeon Psychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Gurdurr View Espeon builds →Psyshock 2x82-97% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
| ||
 Whimsicott GrassFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPrankster ItemCovert Cloak NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gurdurr View Whimsicott builds →Moonblast 2x52-61% | ||
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gurdurr View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle3-3% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gurdurr View Mimikyu builds →Shadow Sneak14-17% Play Rough 2x62-73% | ||
Gurdurr connects Timburr to Conkeldurr in this chain. At least one evolution here needs a trade. So far, Defense got the biggest boost (+30 from Timburr). The final form adds another 100 stats on top. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Gurdurr to get Timburr eggs easily using 70 partners from the Humanshape egg group.
Eviolite turns Gurdurr into a wall that rivals fully evolved options. Guts and Adamant nature stack with max HP and Attack EVs to create a surprisingly tough defensive core.
Best Build
Gurdurr best EVs are Attack and HP
Physical Tank Moveset
- Knock Off
- Drain Punch
- Mach Punch
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Defog
- Mach Punch
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Defog
- Mach Punch
- Protect
- Wide Guard
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Wide Guard
- Drain Punch
- Coaching
- Taunt
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Mach Punch
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Mach Punch
- Hammer Arm
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Mach Punch
- Hammer Arm
- Knock Off
- Poison Jab
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Gurdurr's coverage across 9 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Focus Punch and Superpower for same-type damage. Dynamic Punch and Hammer Arm are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Without breeding, Gurdurr misses out on Counter and Defog. That's 6 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Focus Punch and Superpower, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Gurdurr misses out on Comet Punch and Counter. That's 12 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Focus Punch and Superpower, with coverage across 9 types rounding things out.
Without breeding, Gurdurr misses out on Comet Punch and Counter. That's 11 egg moves adding depth that the base kit lacks. STAB comes from Focus Punch and Superpower, with Normal and Rock coverage and more rounding things out.
Gurdurr can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer Timburr from Black, Black 2, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Gurdurr in Scarlet & Violet
Step 1Obtain TimburrAlso found in:
Step 2Gurdurr ✓
Gurdurr starts showing up in mid-game routes at high spawn rates across 12 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Gurdurr in Sword & Shield
Timburr is your first catch on the way to Gurdurr. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 11-65 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch TimburrGalar MineSwordGrass Lv.11-15 Cave30%EarlyAll WeatherGalar MineSwordOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave25%EarlyAll WeatherGalar MineShieldOverworld Lv.11-14 Cave5%EarlyAll WeatherGalar MineShieldGrass Lv.11-15 Cave5%EarlyAll Weather
Step 2Gurdurr ✓Stony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.27-2940%MidNormal WeatherStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidThunderstormStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2830%MidIntense SunStony WildernessSwordGrass Lv.26-2810%MidSnowingRoute 8SwordOverworld Lv.39-41 Route25%LateAll WeatherRoute 8ShieldOverworld Lv.39-41 Route10%LateAll WeatherDusty BowlShieldGrass Lv.40-4510%LateSnowingDusty BowlSwordGrass Lv.40-4510%LateSnowingGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostNormal WeatherGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostNormal WeatherGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostNormal WeatherGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostNormal Weatheror evolve from Timburr (Step 1)
Gurdurr can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Timburr from Black, Black 2, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Gurdurr in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Step 1Obtain TimburrAlso found in:
Step 2Gurdurr ✓
Gurdurr isn't available in the wild in Sun & Moon. Start by transferring Timburr from Black, Black 2, or Sword. The evolution path from Timburr to Gurdurr is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Gurdurr in Sun & Moon
- Step 1Obtain Timburr
Also found in:
- Step 2Gurdurr ✓
At 405 BST, Gurdurr is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Conkeldurr before bringing it to any serious fight.
Timburr evolves into Gurdurr at level 25. Gurdurr evolves into Conkeldurr by trading. Gurdurr is a middle-stage evolution in the Timburr line.
Gurdurr gets Sheer Force, Guts, and Iron Fist. But Sheer Force is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Gurdurr is leaning toward the physical side (base 105 Attack). Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 40 Speed is low. Priority moves or Trick Room are the way to go. Fits the attacker role.
Since Black & White, Gurdurr has been obtainable in 8 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Gurdurr has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves