Golurk
TL;DR. Golurk is a ground/ghost-type Pokémon from Generation V. Base Stat Total: 483. It flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control.
It flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control.
Stat spread.
Total of 483. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Golurk in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Golurk reaches 2,854 CP at level 40 and 3,265 CP as a best buddy.
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Golurk in competitive play.
Golurk is a Generation 9 UU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #269 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Golurk.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Golurk, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Golurk?
Golurk is a Ground/Ghost-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Golurk weak to?
Golurk takes 2× damage from Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Golurk resistant to?
Golurk is immune to Normal, Electric, Fighting. It also resists Bug, Rock, Poison.
How does Golurk evolve?
Golurk evolves from Golett (Level 43). Golurk evolves into Mega Golurk (Mega Evolve with Golurkite (battle-only)).
What generation is Golurk from?
Golurk was introduced in Generation V (the Unova region). Its Pokédex number is #0623.
What are Golurk's base stats?
Golurk has HP 89, Attack 124, Defense 80, Special Attack 55, Special Defense 80, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 483.
What are Golurk's abilities?
Golurk can have the abilities Iron Fist, Klutz, plus the Hidden Ability No Guard.
Is Golurk legendary or mythical?
No. Golurk is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.
What is Golurk's best stat?
Golurk's highest base stat is Attack at 124, which ranks 15th of 135 Ground-type Pokémon.
Is Golurk good?
Golurk has a base stat total of 483, the 396th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 58th among Ground-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Golurk as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Golurk is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Golurk vs. the average Ground-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 135 Ground-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Golurk | Ground avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 89 | 72 | +17 |
| Attack | 124 | 83 | +41 |
| Defense | 80 | 81 | -1 |
| Special Attack | 55 | 69 | -14 |
| Special Defense | 80 | 71 | +9 |
| Speed | 55 | 63 | -8 |
| Total | 483 | 439 | +44 |
Golurk appears in 16 games.
Every mainline release where Golurk is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2017 Ultra Moon
- 2017 Ultra Sun
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2023 Indigo Disk DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Champions
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Golurk in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 4 games have a known habitat.
Golurk appears in 21 episodes.
From BW038 (2011-06-30) through JN107 (2022-04-22).
- BW038 Movie Time! Zorua in 'The Legend of the Pokémon Knight'! Black & White 2011-10-22
- BW082 An Epic Defense Force! Black & White 2012-10-06
- BW096 Meloetta and the Undersea Temple! Black & White 2013-01-19
- BW097 Unova's Survival Crisis! Black & White 2013-01-26
- BW120 Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals! Black & White 2013-07-06
- BW121 Team Plasma and the Awakening Ceremony! Black & White 2013-07-13
- BW122 What Lies Beyond Truth and Ideals! Black & White 2013-07-20
- BW134 The Journalist from Another Region! Black & White 2013-10-12
- SM104 That's Some Spicy Island Research! Sun & Moon 2019-05-04
- SM107 Run, Heroes, Run! Sun & Moon 2019-06-08
- SM108 Memories in the Mist! Sun & Moon 2019-06-15
- SM109 A Grand Debut! Sun & Moon 2019-06-22
+ 9 more episodes
- JN014 Raid Battle in the Ruins! Journeys 2020-09-11
- JN029 There's a New Kid in Town! Journeys 2020-12-04
- JN038 Restore and Renew! Journeys 2021-03-05
- JN050 A Pinch of This, a Pinch of That! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN054 Sobble Spies a Stealthy Strategy! Journeys 2021-09-10
- JN062 Not Too Close for Comfort! Journeys 2022-01-21
- JN078 Detective Drizzile! Journeys 2022-05-26
- JN102 Battling in the Freezing Raid! Journeys 2022-10-21
- JN107 Big Brother to the Rescue! Journeys 2023-02-24
TCG Pocket appearances
2 Golurk cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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