Stats & Training
Nothing fancy in Golurk's spread. It leans physical with Attack out front. And you'll get 2 Attack EVs per KO for it. Follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve.
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.
Golurk Weakness
Golurk's Ground/Ghost typing leaves it vulnerable to Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, and Dark. It shrugs off Normal, Electric, and Fighting-type attacks completely.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Bug, Rock |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Poison |
| 0x (Immune) | Normal, Electric, Fighting |
In X & Y, Serperior can KO Golurk with Leaf Storm (88-104%). Weavile threatens a KO with Knock Off (95-112%). Gastrodon deals 60-71% with Scald.
 Serperior Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityContrary ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golurk View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x88-104%KO | ||
 Weavile DarkIce | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golurk View Weavile builds →Knock Off 2x95-112%KO Ice Shard 2x59-70% Pursuit 2x59-70% | ||
 Gastrodon WaterGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityStormdrain ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves
Damage vs Golurk View Gastrodon builds →Scald 2x60-71% | ||
 Gengar GhostPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golurk View Gengar builds →Shadow Ball 2x123-145%KO Sludge Bomb17-20% | ||
 Greninja WaterDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtean ItemAssault Vest NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Golurk View Greninja builds →Dark Pulse 2x77-91% Scald 2x77-91% Blizzard 2x71-83% | ||
X & Y Evolution
Golurk is what Golett becomes. Breed it for Golett eggs (average hatch time). No compatible partners for breeding via one egg group. Eggs are average hatch time. The evolution from Golett pushed Golurk to 483 total stats. Attack saw the largest single gain at +50. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Golurk is genderless — breed with Ditto to produce Golett eggs. Part of the Mineral egg group.
Ditto onlyX & Y Golurk Best Moveset
Ironfist isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max HP and Attack EVs, Golurk fills the physical attacker slot reliably. Adamant nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Golurk best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Earthquake
- Dynamic Punch
- Shadow Punch
- Stone Edge
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Physical Wallbreaker Moveset
- Dynamic Punch
- Stone Edge
- Earthquake
- Shadow Punch
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Golurk won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Earthquake and Phantom Force anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Golurk in X & Y
Can't catch Golurk directly. Start with Golett at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 43. The 2-stage line from Golett to Golurk is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Golurk in X & Y
Golett is your first catch on the way to Golurk. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 19-21 across 4 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch GolettRoute 10XGrass Lv.19-21 RouteCommonMidRoute 10YGrass Lv.19-21 RouteCommonMidRoute 10XGrass Lv.21 RouteRareMidYellow FlowerRoute 10YGrass Lv.21 RouteRareMidYellow Flower
Step 2Golurk ✓
Golurk Guide
In X & Y, Golurk works as a wallbreaker with 483 BST behind it. C-Tier on our list: a niche pick in X & Y's meta. Earthquake with Life Orb is the standard set.
Iron Fist strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power. That's the one you want on Golurk. No Guard is the hidden ability. Niche, but it has its uses. Klutz works too if your team needs something different.
Golurk is a physical attacker with base 124 Attack. Enough bulk to take a hit or two, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 55 Speed, it won't be moving first often. Fits the wallbreaker role.
For X & Y, Golurk has answers, but so do you. Status moves (Toxic, Will-O-Wisp) wear it down. Setup sweepers can use it as a boost opportunity. Special attackers bypass its physical bulk.
Game Availability
Since Black & White, Golurk has been obtainable in 9 games. A Generation 5 debut means a shorter history, but Golurk has appeared steadily across every generation since.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves