Golurk

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Golurk is a Ground and Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO, with a maximum Combat Power of 3226 CP. Golurk best moveset in Pokémon GO is Astonish and Earth Power. Shiny Golurk is available in Pokémon GO. Golurk is boosted by Sunny and Fog weather.

Golurk is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water moves. It is strong against Bug, Rock, Electric, Fighting, Normal, and Poison moves.

Stats

Max CP
3226 CP
Attack
222 ATK
Defense
154 DEF
Stamina
205 STA
Weather Boost
  • sunnySunny
  • fogFog
Released
Yes Yes
Shiny released
Golurk can be Shiny in Pokémon GO Yes
Buddy distance
5 km
Can Dynamax
No No
Max Battles Tier
-Star

Golurk weaknesses and resistances

Weaknesses

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

Resistances

  • ElectricElectric39.1%
  • FightingFighting39.1%
  • NormalNormal39.1%
  • PoisonPoison39.1%
  • BugBug62.5%
  • RockRock62.5%
More informationMore information
  • Golurk takes increased damage from Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water type moves.
  • Golurk takes reduced damage from Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Bug, and Rock type moves.
  • Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.

Golurk's best moves and movesets

Moves

Golurk's best moveset is Astonish and Earth Power, with 14.14 DPS (damage per second) and 364.9 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Fog and Sunny weather.

Best Golurk moves
DPS14.14
TDO364.92
Score27.3
Weather Boost
  • fog
  • sunny

Golurk moves comparison

      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.GhostAstonish GroundEarth Power 14.14364.927.3
      2.GroundMud-Slap GroundEarth Power 13.92359.126.8
      3.GhostAstonish GhostPoltergeist 13.42346.325.9
      4.GhostAstonish FightingDynamic Punch 13.38345.325.8
      5.GroundMud-Slap FightingDynamic Punch 13.30343.225.6
      6.GroundMud-Slap GhostPoltergeist 13.23341.325.5
      7.GroundMud-Slap GhostShadow Punch 12.44320.924.0
      8.GhostAstonish GhostShadow Punch 12.20314.823.5

      Fast Attacks

      • GroundMud-SlapDamage18Energy12Duration1.4s
        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
        Damage18
        Energy12
        Weather boost
        • sunnySunny
        Duration1.4s
        Damage window1.1s - 1.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage12
        Energy10

        Effects
        Mud-Slap has no special effects.
        See Mud-Slap details page ↗
      • GhostAstonishDamage8Energy14Duration1.1s
        Toggle more information for move: Astonish
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage8
        Energy14
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.1s
        Damage window0.7s - 1.1s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage12
        Energy10

        Effects
        Astonish has no special effects.
        See Astonish details page ↗

      Charged Moves

      • GhostShadow PunchDamage40Energy33Duration1.7s
        Toggle more information for move: Shadow Punch
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GhostGhost
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 62.5%
          • DarkDark
        • 39.1%
          • NormalNormal
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage40
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • fogFog
        Duration1.7s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy35

        Effects
        Shadow Punch has no special effects.
        See Shadow Punch details page ↗
      • FightingDynamic PunchDamage90Energy50Duration2.7s
        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
        Damage90
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration2.7s
        Damage window1.2s - 2.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy50

        Effects
        Dynamic Punch has no special effects.
        See Dynamic Punch details page ↗
      • GroundEarth PowerDamage100Energy50Duration3.6s
        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
        Duration3.6s
        Damage window2.7s - 3.4s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Earth Power has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Earth Power details page ↗
      • GhostPoltergeistDamage140Energy100Duration3.6s
        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
        Duration3.6s
        Damage window2.8s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage150
        Energy75

        Effects
        Poltergeist has no special effects.
        See Poltergeist details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Golurk's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge 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.

      If you are unable to get Golurk with its best moveset, we recommend to use Mud-Slap/Earth Power. You will lose around 1.6% DPS and TDO, which makes these moves a viable alternative to Golurk's strongest moveset (Astonish/Earth Power).

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge 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's PvE and PvP Ranking

      Shiny Pokémon icon
      RoleTier
      Ground Ground-type Attacker
      Mud-Slap / Earth Power
      B TierExternal Link#37
      Ghost Ghost-type Attacker
      Astonish / Poltergeist
      C TierExternal Link#42
      Gym DefenderGym DefenderD TierExternal Link

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      Special CP Values

      CP Chart

      Max CP values in Raids, Eggs, Field Research

      Golurk's has 3226 max CP (at Level 50). A Golurk obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1554 CP to 1630 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1943 CP to 2038 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Golurk can be found in the 1166 CP to 1223 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP3226 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
      Raid catchRaidsWeather Boost
      • sunnySunny
      • fogFog
      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 guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      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 BonusMega 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 BonusWhile 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.

      Max CP Chart

      CP Chart

      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.

      LVLCPLVLCPLVLCP
      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

      Golurk evolution chart

      Family
      PokémonRequiresEvolution
      Thumbnail image of GolettGolett
      • Candy Icon50 Candy
      Thumbnail image of GolurkGolurk
      • Golett evolves into Golurk which costs 50 Candy.

      Pokédex information

      Unova
      Pokédex Number#623
      Height2.8 m
      Weight330 kg
      RegionUnova Generation 5
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      5 Candy
      300 Stardust
      Additional Move Cost
      75 Candy
      75000 Candy

      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

      Catch Rates

      Catch Rates

      The base catch rate for Golurk in Pokémon GO is 16.74%, calculated for catching a Level 20 with no berries. Curved Great throw has a 37.32% chance to catch, and adding a Razz Berry raises that to 50.38%.

      CogConfigure
                NormalNiceGreatExcellent
                No Berry
                -16.74%19.00%24.03%28.75%
                Curve26.76%30.10%37.32%43.79%
                Razz BerryRazz Berry
                -24.03%27.09%33.78%39.85%
                Curve37.32%41.56%50.38%57.86%
                Silver Pinap BerrySilver Pinap Berry
                - 28.09%31.56%39.02%45.67%
                Curve42.91%47.52%56.87%64.55%
                Golden Razz BerryGolden Razz Berry
                - 36.74%40.94%49.69%57.14%
                Curve54.09%59.15%68.90%76.32%
                InfoMore information

                Catch probability with multiple throws

                In order to help Trainers understand their overall odds when catching Golurk, we enable the functionality to showing the total chance to catch it depending on the number of available throws. We calculate this chance as if you repeated the same throw N-number of times.

                To activate this functionality, change the number of Number of throws to a value greater than 1. The Number of throws option is available in the configuration options above the chart

                Catch rate formula

                Pokémon GO catch rate formula can be expressed as follows:

                • CATCH_MULTIPLIERS = ball * curve * berry * throwType * (type1Medal + type2Medal / 2)
                • CATCH_RATE = 1 - Math.pow(1 - baseCatchRate / (2 * cpm), CATCH_MULTIPLIERS)

                There are different multipliers that come into play when calculating catch rate.

                Curved throws are more effective than regular throws, stronger types of Poké Ball have a higher catch rate, and using a Razz Berry or a Golden Razz Berry also improves your chances.

                Catch rate multipliers

                The following table shows all the different catch rate multipliers in Pokémon GO:

                MultiplierAmount
                Razz Berry1.5
                Silver Pinap Berry1.8
                Golden Razz Berry2.5
                Curveball1.7
                Nice Throw1.15
                Great Throw1.5
                Excellent Throw1.85
                PokéBall1.0
                Premier Ball1.0
                Great Ball1.5
                Ultra Ball2.0
                Bronze medal1.1
                Silver medal1.2
                Gold medal1.3

                List of Golurk costumes

                Photobomb

                A list of Golurk costumes available in Pokémon GO.

                No costume sprites available

                Golurk high resolution sprites

                Photobomb

                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.

                Wallpaper

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                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?

                Golurk is a Ground and Ghost-type Pokémon and is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, and Water-type moves. Golurk is strong against Bug, Rock, Electric, Fighting, Normal, and Poison-type moves.

                What are the best moves for Golurk in Pokémon GO?

                The best moves for Golurk in Pokémon GO are Astonish and Earth Power. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 14.143 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 364.924.

                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 #37 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 #42. 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, Primal Groudon, Mega Garchomp, Mega Gengar, 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.