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Golurk

GolurkGround Ghost
  • sunny
  • fog
Golurk is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Golurk is a Ground and Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,854 CP and is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Mud-Slap / Earth Power. It is boosted by Sunny and Fog weather. Its shiny form is available.

Golurk Stats and Max CP

222 ATK
154 DEF
205 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
3226 CP
Lvl 40
2854 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2038 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1630 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1223 CP

Golurk's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Golurk PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Golurk has an ATK of only 222, but thanks to its phenomenal moveset of Mud-Slap and Earth Power, it is actually a pretty good Ground-type attacker, one you can absolutely use! 😄

As a Ghost-type attacker, it is quite underwhelming, so better to keep this Pokémon grounded. 😉

💎 Golurk’s best moveset for PvE is Mud-Slap and Earth Power.

⚔️ Raids

While there are plenty of stronger Ground-type options, Golurk is still usable. When rejoining lobbies against Legendary Raid Bosses weak to Ground-type moves, don't hesitate opting for Golurk. ✅

🛡️ Gyms

Golurk isn't too bulky, but it resists many Pokémon types, including the typically used Fighting-type Gym attackers. Not to mention, it looks pretty cool! 👀

Golurk PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Golurk's defining traits are its excellent moveset that gives it unresisted coverage and its Ground/Ghost typing, which helps it resist Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Bug, and Rock-type damage. 🙂

STAB Fast Moves Mud-Slap and Astonish are literally clones of each other in PvP, having the same 4 DPT, 3.33 EPT, and 1.50s cooldown values. You can go with either, but Mud-Slap is preferred for better coverage as the Fast Move is combined with Shadow Punch and Dynamic Punch.

This establishes Golurk as a massive threat in the Great and Ultra Leagues, but remember that since it isn't too bulky, shield investment is desired. ‼️

💎 Golurk's best moveset for PvP is Mud-Slap/Astonish, Shadow Punch, and Dynamic Punch.

🔵 Great League

Golurk is deadly in the Great League, using its high-damage Fast Move and cheap Shadow Punch to trouble opponents like Annihilape, Primeape, Carbink, Clodsire, Charjabug, Dewgong, and Gastrodon. 👀

As mentioned, it falls off when shields are down, so better use it as a lead or safe switch-in to tank resisted hits. A very handy Pokémon which, in the right hands, is the match-winner. 💯

🟡 Ultra League

Astonish Golurk excels in the (2-2) shield scenario, beating Cobalion, Registeel, Annihilape, Skeledirge, Cresselia, Ampharos, Talonflame, Virizion, Venusaur, Tentacruel, Typhlosion, Corviknight, Poliwrath, and Giratina Altered. Under (1-1), it loses to Giratina Altered and Venusaur but gains Primeape and Shadow Dragonite. 😳

However, it drops many core wins under (0-0). A potent sweeper under shields, Golurk is a great lead and switch-in (just like in Great League). Be wary when shields are out. 💁

🟣 Master League

Golurk is absolutely terrible in the Master League. Keep it for the lower Leagues please. 😅

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
#238
GroundGround-type
#28
GhostGhost-type
#78
Great LeagueGreat League
#492
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#269
Master LeagueMaster League
#198

Golurk Type Chart

Golurk takes increased damage from:Golurk takes increased damage from:

DarkDark160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%
IceIce160.0%
WaterWater160.0%

Golurk takes reduced damage from:Golurk takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric39.1%
FightingFighting39.1%
NormalNormal39.1%
PoisonPoison39.1%
BugBug62.5%
RockRock62.5%

Golurk best moveset

Moves

Mud-Slap + Earth Power

Ground
GroundMud-Slap
GroundEarth Power
Golurk's best Ground-type moveset is Mud-Slap / Earth Power, with 13.11 DPS and 255.6 TDO. These moves are boosted by Sunny weather. Golurk ranks #28 (B Tier) as a Ground attacker with that moveset.
1.GroundMud-SlapGroundEarth Power11.6513.11255.6
2.GroundMud-SlapGhostPoltergeist11.1912.59245.5
3.GhostAstonishGroundEarth Power10.9412.31240.0
4.GroundMud-SlapFightingDynamic Punch10.8412.20237.9
5.GhostAstonishGhostPoltergeist10.1811.46223.4
6.GroundMud-SlapGhostShadow Punch9.8411.07215.9
7.GhostAstonishFightingDynamic Punch9.7911.03215.0
8.GhostAstonishGhostShadow Punch8.489.55186.2
1–8 of 8

Fast Attacks

  • GhostAstonish7131.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Astonish
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage7
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage12
    Energy10

    Effects
    Astonish has no special effects.
    See Astonish details page ↗
  • GroundMud-Slap19131.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Mud-Slap
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage19
    Energy13
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.3s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage11
    Energy10

    Effects
    Mud-Slap has no special effects.
    See Mud-Slap details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • FightingDynamic Punch85502.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dynamic Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.5s
    Damage window1.0s - 2.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy45

    Effects
    Dynamic Punch has no special effects.
    See Dynamic Punch details page ↗
  • GhostPoltergeist1401003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Poltergeist
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage140
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.7s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy75

    Effects
    Poltergeist has no special effects.
    See Poltergeist details page ↗
  • GhostShadow Punch35331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Shadow Punch
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GhostGhost
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 62.5%
      • DarkDark
    • 39.1%
      • NormalNormal
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage35
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • fogFog
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 1.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage55
    Energy35

    Effects
    Shadow Punch has no special effects.
    See Shadow Punch details page ↗
  • GroundEarth Power100503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Earth Power
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • PoisonPoison
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • ElectricElectric
    • 62.5%
      • BugBug
      • GrassGrass
    • 39.1%
      • FlyingFlying
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.6s - 3.3s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Earth Power details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Golurk's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Golurk's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Golurk has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Golurk CP Chart

CP Chart

Golurk reaches a maximum of 2,854 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,554–1,630 CP, rising to 1,943–2,038 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,166–1,223 CP.

Max CPMax CP2854 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1166 CP - 1223 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1554 CP - 1630 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1554 CP - 1630 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
1943 CP - 2038 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Golurk Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
140 CP2126 CP3212 CP
4298 CP5384 CP6471 CP
7557 CP8643 CP9729 CP
10815 CP11897 CP12978 CP
131060 CP141141 CP151223 CP
161304 CP171386 CP181467 CP
191549 CP201630 CP211712 CP
221794 CP231875 CP241957 CP
252038 CP262120 CP272201 CP
282283 CP292365 CP302446 CP
312487 CP322528 CP332568 CP
342609 CP352650 CP362691 CP
372731 CP382772 CP392813 CP
402854 CP412890 CP422926 CP
432963 CP443000 CP453037 CP
463075 CP473112 CP483150 CP
493188 CP503226 CP

Pokédex information

Unova
Pokédex Number#623
Height2.8 m
Weight330 kg
RegionGeneration 5
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate0%
Catch rewards
Candy5
Stardust300
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
GolettGolett
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
GolurkGolurk
  • Golett evolves into Golurk which costs 50 Candy.

Mega Pokémon that boost Golurk

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Golurk's Ground and Ghost-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Golurk.

Ground Ground

Ghost Ghost

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Golurk Candy296 Golurk Candy XL
LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Golurk Candy10 Golurk Candy XL
LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Golurk Candy-
LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Golurk Candy-
LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Golurk Candy-
LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Golurk Candy-
LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Golurk Candy-
LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Golurk Candy-
LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Golurk Candy-

Golurk Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Golurk from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Golurk in Pokémon GO.

Power-Up Calculator

Golurk family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Golurk in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

GolettGolett
GolurkGolurk
Mega Golurk (Mega)Mega Golurk
Shadow Golett (Shadow)Shadow Golett
Shadow Golurk (Shadow)Shadow Golurk

Size information

XXSXSMXLXXL
GolurkGolurkGolurkScaled Human Trainer to 170 cmGolurkGolurk
1.37 m1.4 m2.8 m4.2 m5.6 m

Golurk's height ranges from 1.37 m to 5.6 m, with the average being 2.8 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

Size bounds

This table shows the size bounds of Golurk in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

SizeLower boundUpper bound
XXS1.372 m1.4 m
4′06″4′07″
XS1.4 m2.8 m
4′07″9′02″
M2.1 m3.5 m
6′11″11′06″
XL3.5 m4.2 m
11′06″13′09″
XXL4.2 m5.6 m
13′09″18′04″

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability10.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability15.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Golurk

Golurk high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Golurk. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Golurk Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

GolurkGolurkGolurkGolurk

Golurk Pokédex entries

Unova
VersionsPokédex entry
BlackIt flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control.
WhiteIt is said that Golurk were ordered to protect people and Pokémon by the ancient people who made them.
Black 2, White 2Golurk were created to protect people and Pokémon. They run on a mysterious energy.
X, Omega RubyIt is said that Golurk were ordered to protect people and Pokémon by the ancient people who made them.
Y, Alpha SapphireIt flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control.
Ultra SunSome say that ancient people invented Golurk to serve as a laborer. It follows its master’s orders faithfully.
Ultra MoonWhen the seal on its chest is removed, it rages indiscriminately, turning the whole town around it into a mountain of rubble.
SwordArtillery platforms built into the walls of ancient castles served as perches from which Golurk could fire energy beams.
ShieldThere’s a theory that inside Golurk is a perpetual motion machine that produces limitless energy, but this belief hasn’t been proven.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Golurk’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Ground and Ghost-type Pokémon, Golurk is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves.

What are the best moves for Golurk in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Golurk in Pokémon GO are Mud-Slap and Earth Power. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.106 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 255.574.

How does Golurk perform in Raids?

Golurk's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

How does Golurk rank as a Ground-type attacker?

Golurk is a B-Tier Ground-type attacker, ranking at number #28 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Golurk rank as a Ghost-type attacker?

Golurk is a C-Tier Ghost-type attacker, ranking at number #78. It is recommended only when you lack higher-tier options.

What Mega Pokémon boost Golurk?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Golurk: Mega Steelix, Mega Swampert, Mega Camerupt, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Gengar, Mega Sableye, and Mega Banette.

What is Golurk’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Golurk’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2854 CP and 3226 CP at Level 50.

Can Golurk be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Golurk can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Golurk Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Golurk cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.