Golurk
Ground/Ghost-type, Generation 5. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 581.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Mud Slap Poltergeist
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Poltergeist costs 100 energy for 140 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Golurk takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 581
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,630 CP
Golurk moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astonish STAB | Ghost | 7 | 13 | 1.0s | 7 | 13 |
| Mud Slap Best STAB | Ground | 19 | 13 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 8.7 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 85 | 50 | 2.5s | 34 | 1.70 |
| Earth Power STAB | Ground | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Poltergeist Best STAB | Ghost | 140 | 100 | 3.5s | 40 | 1.40 |
| Shadow Punch STAB | Ghost | 35 | 33 | 1.5s | 23.3 | 1.06 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamic Punch | Fighting | 90 | 45 | 2.00 | — |
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 50 | 1.80 | Buff / debuff |
| Poltergeist | Ghost | 150 | 75 | 2.00 | — |
| Shadow Punch | Ghost | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Mud Slap (12.7 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Golurk is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Golurk
Use Golurk against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Golurk
- Evolve from
- Golett · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Golurk knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 72 | 2,467 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 72 | 2,670 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,593 | 1,671 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,982 | 2,079 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,593 | 1,671 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,205 | 1,264 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,593 | 1,671 |
Is Golurk good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Golurk has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Attack is its highest stat (222), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Golurk deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Fog weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 40 |
| Lv 2 | 126 |
| Lv 3 | 212 |
| Lv 4 | 298 |
| Lv 5 | 384 |
| Lv 6 | 471 |
| Lv 7 | 557 |
| Lv 8 | 643 |
| Lv 9 | 729 |
| Lv 10 | 815 |
| Lv 11 | 897 |
| Lv 12 | 978 |
| Lv 13 | 1,060 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,141 |
| Lv 15 | 1,223 |
| Lv 16 | 1,304 |
| Lv 17 | 1,386 |
| Lv 18 | 1,467 |
| Lv 19 | 1,549 |
| Lv 20 | 1,630 |
| Lv 21 | 1,712 |
| Lv 22 | 1,794 |
| Lv 23 | 1,875 |
| Lv 24 | 1,957 |
| Lv 25 | 2,038 |
| Lv 26 | 2,120 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,201 |
| Lv 28 | 2,283 |
| Lv 29 | 2,365 |
| Lv 30 | 2,446 |
| Lv 31 | 2,487 |
| Lv 32 | 2,528 |
| Lv 33 | 2,568 |
| Lv 34 | 2,609 |
| Lv 35 | 2,650 |
| Lv 36 | 2,691 |
| Lv 37 | 2,731 |
| Lv 38 | 2,772 |
| Lv 39 | 2,813 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,854 |
| Lv 41 | 2,890 |
| Lv 42 | 2,926 |
| Lv 43 | 2,963 |
| Lv 44 | 3,000 |
| Lv 45 | 3,037 |
| Lv 46 | 3,075 |
| Lv 47 | 3,112 |
| Lv 48 | 3,150 |
| Lv 49 | 3,188 |
| Lv 50 | 3,226 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0623
- Height
- 2.80 m
- Weight
- 330.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Candy to evolve
- 25
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0623_POKEMON_GOLURK
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Golurk in Pokemon GO?
Golurk's best moveset is Mud Slap (fast) with Poltergeist (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Golurk's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Golurk takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Bug, Rock, so avoid those types against it.
What is Golurk's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Golurk reaches 3,226 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,854 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Golurk?
A perfect 15/15/15 Golurk shows 1,630 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,038 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Golurk better than regular Golurk?
Shadow Golurk deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Golurk in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Golett (50 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Golurk be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Golurk depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.