Golurk Pokemon Guide

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Golurk Pokemon Guide

Golurk is a Ground / Ghost-type Pokemon. This guide covers Golurk’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.

Ground type Pokemon icon
Ghost type Pokemon icon

Normal Form

Golurk

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Shiny Form

Shiny Golurk

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Mega Evolution

Mega Golurk

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Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Golurk guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

Golurk Description

Golurk is the evolved form of Golett. It is a Ground and Ghost-type Pokemon known for its ancient automaton body, high physical power and unique typing.

Competitive Overview

Is Golurk Good in Competitive?

Golurk can work as a physical attacker with strong Ground and Ghost coverage. Its typing gives useful immunities, while Iron Fist and No Guard can define different move choices.

Golurk’s best use depends on the game, format, ability access and available moves.

Golurk Quick Facts

Here are the key facts to know about Golurk, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

Name

Golurk

National Dex

#0623

Type

Ground type Pokemon icon
Ghost type Pokemon icon

Ground / Ghost

Species

Automaton Pokemon

Height

9’02” / 2.8 m

280 cm

Weight

727.5 lbs / 330.0 kg

330.0 kg

Abilities

Iron Fist, Klutz, No Guard

Golurk Stats

Golurk’s stats shape how it performs across Pokemon games. Use the stat chart below to view its base stat spread.

Hp
89
Attack
124
Defense
80
Special Attack
55
Special Defense
80
Speed
55

Golurk Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

Golurk can use several useful moves depending on the game, format and available move tutor or TM options.

Ground type Pokemon icon

Earthquake

A powerful Ground-type attack with strong all-around coverage.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Poltergeist

A powerful Ghost-type option in games where it is available.

Ghost type Pokemon icon

Shadow Punch

A Ghost-type punching move that benefits from Iron Fist.

Fighting type Pokemon icon

Drain Punch

Punching coverage that can restore HP while dealing damage.

Ice type Pokemon icon

Ice Punch

Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.

Fire type Pokemon icon

Fire Punch

Coverage against Steel, Ice, Bug and Grass-type Pokemon.

Rock type Pokemon icon

Stone Edge

Coverage against Flying, Bug, Fire and Ice-type Pokemon.

Flying type Pokemon icon

Fly

A recognizable utility and coverage option available in several games.

Golurk All Moves

Golurk can learn different moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Golurk’s move list by learn method.

Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Level-Up Moves
LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
1Astonish Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical30100
1Defense Curl Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
1High Horsepower Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical9595
1Pound Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
12Shadow Punch Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical60
16Curse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status
20Night Shade Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special100
24Stomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
28Iron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status
32Mega Punch Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical8085
36Shadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
40Heavy Slam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical100
46Phantom Force Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical90100
52Hammer Arm Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical10090
58Earthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
64Dynamic Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical10050
TM Moves
MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
TMBody Press Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical80100
TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMBulldoze Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical60100
TMCharge Beam Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special5090
TMClose Combat Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical120100
TMConfuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status100
TMCurse Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status
TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
TMDrain Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
TMEarth Power Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special90100
TMEarthquake Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical100100
TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
TMFire Punch Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical75100
TMFlash Cannon Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Special80100
TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical100
TMFly Flying type Pokemon icon Flying Physical9095
TMFocus Blast Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special12070
TMFocus Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical150100
TMGiga Impact Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical15090
TMGrass Knot Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special100
TMGravity Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMGyro Ball Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical100
TMHard Press Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical0100
TMHeat Crash Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Physical100
TMHeavy Slam Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Physical100
TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMHex Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special65100
TMHigh Horsepower Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical9595
TMHyper Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special15090
TMIce Beam Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special90100
TMIce Punch Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical75100
TMIcy Wind Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special5595
TMImprison Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMIron Defense Steel type Pokemon icon Steel Status
TMKnock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
TMLow Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical100
TMLow Sweep Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical65100
TMMud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100
TMNight Shade Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special100
TMPhantom Force Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical90100
TMPoltergeist Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical11090
TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsych Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status
TMReflect Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status
TMRock Slide Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical7590
TMRock Tomb Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical6095
TMSandstorm Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
TMScorching Sands Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special70100
TMShadow Ball Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Special80100
TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSmack Down Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical50100
TMSolar Beam Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Special120100
TMStealth Rock Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Status
TMStomping Tantrum Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical75100
TMStone Edge Rock type Pokemon icon Rock Physical10080
TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status
TMSunny Day Fire type Pokemon icon Fire Status
TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
TMThunder Punch Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Physical75100
TMThunderbolt Electric type Pokemon icon Electric Special90100
TMTrick Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status100
TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090
Egg Moves
MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
Focus Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical150100
Mud Slap Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special20100

Golurk Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

Golurk is a Ground / Ghost-type Pokemon. This typing determines which attacks it is weak to, resists or ignores.

Type

Ground type Pokemon icon
Ghost type Pokemon icon

Ground / Ghost

Weaknesses

Water type Pokemon icon
Grass type Pokemon icon
Ice type Pokemon icon
Ghost type Pokemon icon
Dark type Pokemon icon

Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark

Resistances

Poison type Pokemon icon
Rock type Pokemon icon
Bug type Pokemon icon

Poison, Rock, Bug

Immunity

Normal type Pokemon icon
Fighting type Pokemon icon
Electric type Pokemon icon

Normal, Fighting, Electric

Golurk Abilities

Golurk’s abilities affect how it handles battles, switches, items and certain move interactions depending on the game and format.

Iron Fist

Powers up punching moves, helping Golurk use attacks like Shadow Punch, Drain Punch, Ice Punch and Fire Punch more effectively.

Klutz

Prevents Golurk from using the effects of held items in most situations.

No Guard

Makes moves used by or against Golurk more likely to hit.

Golurk Evolution

Golurk’s evolution line and requirements can vary slightly by game, but its standard evolution path is shown below.

Stage 1

Golett

Ground type Pokemon icon
Ghost type Pokemon icon
golett

Starting form

Stage 2

Golurk

Ground type Pokemon icon
Ghost type Pokemon icon
golurk

Evolves from Golett at Level 43

Where to Find Golurk in Pokemon Games

Golurk’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, it is found through regional encounters, evolution, transfer or Pokemon HOME support.

Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
Game Where to Find Golurk
Pokemon Red Not available in this game.
Pokemon Blue Not available in this game.
Pokemon Yellow Not available in this game.
Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
Game Where to Find Golurk
Pokemon Black Found in Unova through late-game encounters, evolution or version-specific locations.
Pokemon White Found in Unova through late-game encounters, evolution or version-specific locations.
Pokemon Black 2 Found in Unova through late-game encounters, evolution or version-specific locations.
Pokemon White 2 Found in Unova through late-game encounters, evolution or version-specific locations.
Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Game Where to Find Golurk
Pokemon X Trade, transfer or migrate from another game when supported.
Pokemon Y Trade, transfer or migrate from another game when supported.
Pokemon Omega Ruby Trade, transfer or migrate from another game when supported.
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire Trade, transfer or migrate from another game when supported.
Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Game Where to Find Golurk
Pokemon Sun Transfer from another game when supported.
Pokemon Moon Transfer from another game when supported.
Pokemon Ultra Sun Transfer from another game when supported.
Pokemon Ultra Moon Transfer from another game when supported.
Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
Game Where to Find Golurk
Pokemon Sword Transfer through Pokemon HOME or obtain through supported DLC or encounter methods when available.
Pokemon Shield Transfer through Pokemon HOME or obtain through supported DLC or encounter methods when available.
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond Not available in this game.
Pokemon Shining Pearl Not available in this game.
Pokemon Legends: Arceus Not available in this game.
Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
Game Where to Find Golurk
Pokemon Scarlet Transfer through Pokemon HOME when supported.
Pokemon Violet Transfer through Pokemon HOME when supported.
Pokemon Legends Z-A Available in Pokemon Legends Z-A Mega Dimension content. Golurk can Mega Evolve with Golurkite.
Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
Game Where to Find Golurk
Pokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

Mega Golurk

Mega Golurk is Golurk’s Mega Evolution. It keeps Golurk’s Ground / Ghost typing while gaining a major alternate form for modern Pokemon coverage.

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Mega Golurk can be used when Mega Evolution and its Mega Stone are available.

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Golurk FAQ

Here are quick answers to common questions about Golurk. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.

What type is Golurk?

Golurk is a Ground / Ghost-type Pokemon.

What is Golurk weak against?

Golurk is weak to Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark-type moves.

What are Golurk’s abilities?

Golurk’s abilities are Iron Fist, Klutz, No Guard.

Does Golurk have a Mega Evolution?

Yes, Golurk has a Mega Evolution and this page includes Mega Golurk information.


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