Golurk
Golurk is a Ground/Ghost type Pokémon introduced in Generation 5.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0623 |
|---|---|
| Type | Ground Ghost |
| Species | Automaton Pokémon |
| Height | 2.8 m (9′02″) |
| Weight | 330.0 kg (727.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Iron Fist 2. Klutz No Guard (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0129 (Black/White) 0272 (Black 2/White 2) 0092 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0313 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 0089 (Sword/Shield) 0154 (The Crown Tundra) 0124 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 90 (11.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 169 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Mineral |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 25 (6,169–6,425 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 89 | 288 | 382 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 124 | 227 | 381 | |
| Defense | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Sp. Atk | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Speed | 55 | 103 | 229 | |
| Total | 483 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Golurk changes
- In Generations 5-7, Golurk has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Black | It flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control. |
|---|---|
| White | It is said that Golurk were ordered to protect people and Pokémon by the ancient people who made them. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Golurk were created to protect people and Pokémon. They run on a mysterious energy. |
| X Omega Ruby |
It is said that Golurk were ordered to protect people and Pokémon by the ancient people who made them. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control. |
| Ultra Sun | Some say that ancient people invented Golurk to serve as a laborer. It follows its master’s orders faithfully. |
| Ultra Moon | When the seal on its chest is removed, it rages indiscriminately, turning the whole town around it into a mountain of rubble. |
| Sword | Artillery platforms built into the walls of ancient castles served as perches from which Golurk could fire energy beams. |
| Shield | There’s a theory that inside Golurk is a perpetual motion machine that produces limitless energy, but this belief hasn’t been proven. |
Moves learned by Golurk
Moves learnt by level up
Golurk does not learn any level up moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Egg moves
Golurk does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by TM
Golurk cannot be taught any TM moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Moves learnt by level up
Golurk learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Astonish | Ghost | 30 | 100 | |
| 1 | Defense Curl | Normal | — | — | |
| 1 | High Horsepower | Ground | 95 | 95 | |
| 1 | Pound | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 12 | Shadow Punch | Ghost | 60 | ∞ | |
| 16 | Curse | Ghost | — | — | |
| 20 | Night Shade | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 24 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 28 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 32 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 | 85 | |
| 36 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 40 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 46 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 | |
| 52 | Hammer Arm | Fighting | 100 | 90 | |
| 58 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 64 | Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 100 | 50 |
Moves learnt by reminder
Golurk learns the following extra moves when using the Remember Moves
feature in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus Punch | Fighting | 150 | 100 | |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | 20 | 100 |
Egg moves
Golurk does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Golurk is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Golurk sprites
Where to find Golurk
| Black White |
Evolve Golett |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 |
Dragonspiral Tower, Victory Road |
| X Y |
Evolve Golett |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun | Evolve Golett |
| Ultra Moon | Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Lake of Outrage, Three-Point Pass |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet Legends: Z-A |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Golurk questions
- What is a good moveset for Golurk?
- Golurk, Excadrill or Mamoswine in Sword nuzlocke?
- Is it possible to use Fling on a Golurk with the ability Klutz?
- Which is more important for a Pokemon: Strong STABS or Immunities and Resistances?
- Is Golurk Great For OU?
- Is there any way to give Golurk Rock Polish in Sword and Shield?
- Should I use Runerigus or Golurk for a mono-Ghost team?
- Will this work for Golurk?
- How do you give Golurk and Tyranitar Low Kick?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Golurk |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ゴルーグ (Goloog) |
| German | Golgantes |
| French | Golemastoc |
| Italian | Golurk |
| Spanish | Golurk |
| Korean | 골루그 (gollugeu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 泥偶巨人 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 泥偶巨人 |
| English |
Automaton Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ゴーレムポケモン |
| German | Urgolem-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Golem Ancien |
| Italian | Pokémon Statuanimata |
| Spanish | Pokémon Autómata |
| Korean | 골렘포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 魔像宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 魔像寶可夢 |
Name origin
- golem
- stone figure from jewish folklore
- lurk
- to lie or wait in concealment

