Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- V (Unova)
- Color
- Green
- Shape
- Humanoid
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Medium
- Capture Rate
- 90 (35.3%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- Mineral
- Hatch Counter
- 25 cycles (~6,656 steps)
- Base Experience
- 169
- EV Yield
- 2 Atk
- Height
- 2.8 m (9'02")
- Weight
- 330.0 kg (727.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Ground/Ghost dual typing.
Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.
Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.
Generation VII
Some say that ancient people invented Golurk to serve as a laborer. It follows its master’s orders faithfully.
When the seal on its chest is removed, it rages indiscriminately, turning the whole town around it into a mountain of rubble.
Generation VIII
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.
Show older entries (Gen V, VI)
Generation V
It flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control.
It is said that Golurk were ordered to protect people and Pokémon by the ancient people who made them.
Golurk were created to protect people and Pokémon. They run on a mysterious energy.
Generation VI
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.
Level Up
18 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pound | nor | P | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 1 | Defense Curl | nor | N | — | — | 40 |
| 1 | AstonishSTAB | gho | P | 30 | 100% | 15 |
| 1 | High HorsepowerSTAB | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| 5 | Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| 13 | Shadow PunchSTAB | gho | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| 24 | Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| 28 | Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| 32 | Mega Punch | nor | P | 80 | 85% | 20 |
| 36 | Shadow BallSTAB | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| 40 | Night ShadeSTAB | gho | S | — | 100% | 15 |
| 43 | Heavy Slam | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| 47 | Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| 58 | EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| 61 | Hammer Arm | fig | P | 100 | 90% | 10 |
| 64 | Dynamic Punch | fig | P | 100 | 50% | 5 |
| 70 | Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| 76 | Phantom ForceSTAB | gho | P | 90 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
71 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body Slam | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| BulldozeSTAB | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Charge Beam | ele | S | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| Close Combat | fig | P | 120 | 100% | 5 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Curse | gho | N | — | — | 10 |
| DigSTAB | gro | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Drain Punch | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| EarthquakeSTAB | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Flash Cannon | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Fling | dar | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Fly | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Gyro Ball | ste | P | — | 100% | 5 |
| Hard Press | ste | P | 0 | 100% | 10 |
| Heat Crash | fir | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Heavy Slam | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| HexSTAB | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| High HorsepowerSTAB | gro | P | 95 | 95% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Knock Off | dar | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| Low Sweep | fig | P | 65 | 100% | 20 |
| Mega Punch | nor | P | 80 | 85% | 20 |
| Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Night ShadeSTAB | gho | S | — | 100% | 15 |
| Phantom ForceSTAB | gho | P | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| PoltergeistSTAB | gho | P | 110 | 90% | 5 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scorching SandsSTAB | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow BallSTAB | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Smack Down | roc | P | 50 | 100% | 15 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thief | dar | P | 60 | 100% | 25 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Egg Moves
2 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Mud SlapSTAB | gro | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
Move Tutor
16 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drain Punch | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Earth PowerSTAB | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Fire Punch | fir | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Focus Punch | fig | P | 150 | 100% | 20 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Ice Punch | ice | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Low Kick | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| PoltergeistSTAB | gho | P | 110 | 90% | 5 |
| Scorching SandsSTAB | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Stomping TantrumSTAB | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder Punch | ele | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Items that wild Golurk may be holding when encountered.
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Golurk
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Golurk
Golurk is a Ground and Ghost-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 5 (Unova). Artillery platforms built into the walls of ancient castles served as perches from which Golurk could fire energy beams. Golurk stands 2.8 m (9'02") tall and weighs 330.0 kg (727.5 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Golurk Base Stats
Golurk has a base stat total of 483, which is moderate, typical of a fully-evolved Pokemon. Its highest stat is Attack at 124 (excellent), while its lowest is Sp. Atk at 55 (below average). Golurk excels as a physical attacker. Golurk is average speed with a base Speed of 55.
Golurk Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Ground and Ghost-type, Golurk is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark-type moves, resists Poison (¼x), Bug, Rock-type attacks, and is completely immune to Normal and Electric and Fighting-type moves. This gives Golurk 5 weaknesses, 3 resistances, and 3 immunities.
Golurk Abilities
Golurk's abilities include Iron Fist, Klutz, No Guard. Iron Fist strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.. Klutz prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle. Its Hidden Ability is No Guard, which ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.
Golurk Moves & Learnset
Golurk can learn 107 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 71 via TM/HM, 2 through breeding, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Poltergeist (Ghost, 110 power), Earthquake (Ground, 100 power), High Horsepower (Ground, 95 power), Phantom Force (Ghost, 90 power). For coverage, Golurk can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Golurk
Golurk has a moderate capture rate of 90 (35.3%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Golurk yields 2 Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 6,656 steps to hatch from an Egg. Golurk belongs to the Mineral egg group. Golurk is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Golett → Golurk). Wild Golurk may be found holding Light Clay.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Golurk. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Golurk, or use the team builder to see how Golurk fits into your squad.
