Golurk (#0623) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP89149–196288–382

Atk124116–193227–381

Def8076–145148–284

SpA5554–117103–229

SpD8076–145148–284

Spe5554–117103–229

Total483Higher than 61% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 Atk.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 55). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+117Max107No SP75Min67Scarf175Tailwind234

At max Speed, Golurk outspeeds 11 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Dark2×Ghost2×Grass2×Ice2×Water2×

Resists

Poison¼×Bug½×Rock½×

Immune to

Electric0×Fighting0×Normal0×

Takes normal damage from 7 types

FlyingGroundSteelFirePsychicDragonFairy

Abilities

Iron Fist
Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
Klutz
Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.
No GuardHidden ability
Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.

Competitive

SV SinglesPUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#123 of 262 used

▲ 11 places since Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 15 places since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Golurkite (64.8%) · Iron Fist (66.8%) · Brave (52.7%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (20.7%)

Moves Headlong Rush, Protect, Poltergeist, Ice Punch

Singles

#190 of 262 used

Same as Oct 22

Oct 22Oct 28

▲ 1 place since Oct 21

Oct 21Oct 28

Golurkite (49%) · Iron Fist (57.1%) · Adamant (56.6%) · HP 32 / Atk 32 / Def 2 (21.4%)

Moves Poltergeist, Headlong Rush, Ice Punch, Earthquake

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

2.81% of teams · rank #54 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Choice Band
Ability: No Guard
Nature: Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Ground

Earthquake
Poltergeist
Dynamic Punch
Trick

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players2.15%
Rated 1500+2.62%
Rated 1630+2.81%
Rated 1760+2.25%

Usage by month

Oct 20252.81%

Moves

Earthquake100%
Poltergeist99.7%
Dynamic Punch98.8%
Trick83%
Stealth Rock9.1%
Heat Crash6.5%
Stone Edge1.7%
Close Combat0.4%
Fly0.3%
Phantom Force0.3%

Items

Choice Band89.8%
Colbur Berry6.1%
Focus Sash2.4%
Life Orb0.5%
Sticky Barb0.4%
Choice Scarf0.3%

Abilities

99.3%
0.7%
0%

EV spreads

Jolly 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 252 Spe79.6%
Adamant 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe6.5%
Adamant 96 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 156 Spe4.8%
Adamant 120 HP / 252 Atk / 136 Spe3.3%
Adamant 168 HP / 252 Atk / 4 SpD / 84 Spe2.4%

Tera types

Ground80.3%
Fighting7.8%
Dark7%
Fairy3%

Common teammates

Replica Team codes

Golurk Trick Roomby Its_WDMichael · Reg M-A · shared Apr 2026
HH3MF048VVSource

In Pokémon Champions: Training → Replica Teams → enter the code. You need the Pokémon and items yourself. Codes from older regulations can include Pokémon that aren’t allowed now.

Evolution

#0622GolettGroundGhost
1. Level 43#0623GolurkGroundGhost

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1AstonishHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.GhostPhys30100%15

1Defense CurlRaises user’s Defense by one stage.NormalStatus——40

1High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

1PoundInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys40100%35

12Shadow PunchNever misses.GhostPhys60—20

16CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

20Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

24Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

28Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

32Mega PunchInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys8085%20

36Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

40Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

46Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

52Hammer ArmLowers user’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys10090%10

58EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

64Dynamic PunchHas a 100% chance to confuse the target.FightingPhys10050%5

TM / HM / TR 70

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM05Mud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM12Low KickInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.FightingPhys—100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM39Low SweepLowers the target’s Speed by one stage.FightingPhys65100%20

TM42Night ShadeInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.GhostSpec—100%15

TM43FlingThrows held item at the target; power depends on the item.DarkPhys—100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM55DigUser digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.GroundPhys80100%10

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM67Fire PunchHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys75100%15

TM68Thunder PunchHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricPhys75100%15

TM69Ice PunchHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IcePhys75100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM73Drain PunchDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.FightingPhys75100%10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM151Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM167Close CombatLowers the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.FightingPhys120100%5

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM179Smack DownRemoves any immunity to Ground damage.RockPhys50100%15

TM180Gyro BallPower raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.SteelPhys—100%5

TM181Knock OffTarget drops its held item.DarkPhys65100%20

TM186High HorsepowerInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.GroundPhys9595%10

TM189Heat CrashPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.FirePhys—100%10

TM192Focus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

TM198PoltergeistFails if the target has no held item.GhostPhys11090%5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM224CurseGhosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.GhostStatus——10

TM225Hard PressThe target is crushed with an arm, a claw, or the like to inflict damage. The more HP the target has left, the greater the move's power.SteelPhys—100%10

Egg moves 2

EggFocus PunchIf the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.FightingPhys150100%20

EggMud-SlapHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s accuracy by one stage.GroundSpec20100%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Automaton Pokémon
Debut: Unova · Black & White
Color: Green
Shape
Habitat: —

Original Unova#129Updated Unova#272Coastal Kalos#092Updated Alola#313Updated Ula’ula#134Galar#089Crown Tundra#154Blueberry#124Hyperspace#072

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

Names around the world

Japanese: ゴルーグ
Japanese (romaji): Goloog
Korean: 골루그
Chinese (Traditional): 泥偶巨人
Chinese (Simplified): 泥偶巨人
French: Golemastoc
German: Golgantes
Spanish: Golurk
Italian: Golurk

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 2 Atk
Catch rate: 90 ≈11.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 70
Base experience: 169
Growth rate: Medium

Breeding

Egg groups: Mineral
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 25 egg cycles ≈6,630 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Three-Point PassSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Shield: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Sword: The Crown Tundra 7 areas

Ballimere Lake (Max Den J)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frigid Sea (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Frostpoint Field (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's Bed (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Snowslide Slope (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Three-Point PassSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location., Walking in the overworld · Lv 60–65

Sword: The Isle of Armor 4 areas

Challenge Beach (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Courageous Cavern (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Potbottom Desert (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Stepping-Stone Sea (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60

Shield 10 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 51–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 43–60
Watchtower RuinsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60

Sword 10 areas

Bridge Field (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dusty BowlSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 51–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den H)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Dusty Bowl (Max Den I)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Giant's SeatSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 46–60
Lake of OutrageWalking in the overworld · Lv 55–60
Rolling Fields (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
Stony Wilderness (Main Area)Special overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 43–60
Watchtower RuinsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 40–60

Y 1 area

Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

X 1 area

Friend Safari (Ghost)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30

White 2 4 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–58
Dragonspiral Tower (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–58
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 71)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 78)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50

Black 2 4 areas

Dragonspiral Tower (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–58
Dragonspiral Tower (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 55–58
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 71)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50
Victory Road 2 (unknown area 78)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48–50