Gurdurr Best Moveset
105 Attack at 85 Defense on Fighting with AbilityGuts boosting Attack 50% under status. Held ItemEviolite adds real bulk since Conkeldurr exists. The moveset hits hard and tanks physical damage. Functional in lower tiers through the Eviolite-Guts combination, but Conkeldurr at 140 Attack outclasses it.
Guts and Eviolite in Gen V (Black & White). 105 Attack with Guts from a pre-evolution hit harder than many fully evolved Pokemon.
Best Moves
Best Build
Gurdurr best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Focus Punch
- Superpower
- Rest
- Sleep Talk
Drain Punch plus Mach Punch gave recovery and priority in Gen VI (X & Y). Eviolite Gurdurr outperformed its tier. Two gens steady.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Ice Punch
- Knock Off
- Mach Punch
Recommended Teammates
Dropped in Gen VII (Sun & Moon). Conkeldurr did everything from higher stats without needing Eviolite. The evolution was always the better answer.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Mach Punch
- Bulk Up
Recommended Teammates
Fell in Gen VIII (Sword & Shield). Without Eviolite, 405 BST was exposed. Four gens of item dependency that Conkeldurr never needed.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Ice Punch
- Mach Punch
- Fling
- Thunder Punch
Recommended Teammates
Gurdurr saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Gurdurr maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Guts with Eviolite, favoring a Adamant nature.
Physical Tank Moveset
- Bulk Up
- Drain Punch
- Knock Off
- Mach Punch
Recommended Teammates
Gurdurr Weakness
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 |
What is Gurdurr Weak Against
AvgBest Pokemon Against Gurdurr
Mimikyu's Play Rough hits Gurdurr for 48-56%.
 Hatterene PsychicFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagic Bounce ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Gurdurr View Hatterene builds →Nuzzle3-3% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemRed Card NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Gurdurr View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x48-56% Shadow Sneak11-13% | ||
 Talonflame Fire | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves View Talonflame builds →
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Evolution
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.
How to Get Gurdurr
The chain to Gurdurr requires a trade evolution through a trade. Catch Timburr at moderate rates and level through the stages, but line up the trade first. The rest of the chain runs on levels alone.
Where To Catch Gurdurr in SV
To get Gurdurr, start by catching Timburr through walking encounters at Lv. 7-60. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch TimburrApple HillsLv.7-60OverworldCrystal PoolLv.7-60OverworldFellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldInfernal PassLv.7-60OverworldKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldOnis MawLv.7-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.7-60OverworldRevelers RoadLv.7-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.7-60Overworld
Step 2Gurdurr ✓Fellhorn GorgeLv.25-60OverworldMossfell ConfluenceLv.25-60OverworldParadise BarrensLv.25-60OverworldWistful FieldsLv.25-60Overworldor evolve from Timburr (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into ConkeldurrBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Conkeldurr egg.
Gurdurr's 3-stage chain starts with Timburr, which appears at solid rates in the locations below. Level through 3 stages while you find a trade partner. Everything except the trade step is solo.
Where To Catch Gurdurr in SwSh
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 MineLv.11-15CaveSwordRate 30%All WeatherGalar MineLv.11-14OverworldSwordRate 25%All WeatherGalar MineLv.11-15CaveShieldRate 5%All WeatherGalar MineLv.11-14OverworldShieldRate 5%All Weather
Step 2Gurdurr ✓Stony WildernessLv.27-29GrassSwordRate 40%Normal WeatherStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 30%ThunderstormStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 30%Intense SunStony WildernessLv.26-28GrassSwordRate 10%SnowingRoute 8Lv.39-41OverworldSwordRate 25%All WeatherRoute 8Lv.39-41OverworldShieldRate 10%All WeatherDusty BowlLv.40-45GrassRate 10%SnowingGiant's BedLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal WeatherGiant's FootLv.60-65OverworldRate 10%Normal Weatheror evolve from Timburr (Step 1)
Step 3Evolve into ConkeldurrBREEDINGAvailableLeave a compatible parent at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Conkeldurr egg.
Gurdurr can't be caught in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Transfer Timburr from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet and evolve through the 3-stage chain to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
How to Obtain Gurdurr in USUM
Step 1Obtain TimburrLATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Pinwheel Forest. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Relic Passage. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCENot TradeableAppears in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire via Walking · Granite Cave · DexNav chain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Sword & ShieldNot TradeableAppears in Sword & Shield via Walking · Galar Mine · All Weather. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Oni Mountain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.- Step 2Gurdurr ✓
Step 3Evolve into Conkeldurr
A trade step sits in Gurdurr's 3-stage chain from Timburr. The step cards below map each stage with catch locations and evolution methods. Timburr shows up in the wild, so the starting catch is the easy part.
How to Obtain Gurdurr in SM
- Step 1Obtain TimburrBREEDINGAvailableLeave Gurdurr with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Timburr egg.
- Step 2Gurdurr ✓
- Step 3Catch or Evolve into ConkeldurrPoni Plains - CenterLv.57GrassIsland Scan (Monday)or evolve from Gurdurr (Step 2)
Base Stats
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.
Gurdurr excels at demolition—construction is not its forte. In any case, there’s skill in the way this Pokémon wields its metal beam.
Gurdurr Guide
At 405 BST, Gurdurr is firmly in pre-evolution territory. Evolve it into Conkeldurr before bringing it to any serious fight.
No. Gurdurr only evolves into Conkeldurr through a real trade. There is no in-game alternative in . Trade needs a Game Boy Advance link cable and a second GBA running another Gen 3 game (FireRed, LeafGreen, Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald). Trade Gurdurr to a friend, then have them trade it back. The 2026 Switch re-release supports the same trade through local wireless on the Pokemon Center 2F Wireless Club, with no cables required.
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 a physical attacker with 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.
Game Availability
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 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
Winds & Waves