Golurk Pokemon GO — Max CP 3,226, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Golurk in Pokemon GO?

Golurk's best moveset is Mud Slap with Poltergeist. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Golurk's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Golurk reaches 3,226 CP at level 50 and 2,854 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Golurk?

A 15/15/15 Golurk shows 1,630 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,038 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,223 CP.

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

Weak to

Dark1.6× Ghost1.6× Grass1.6× Ice1.6× Water1.6×

Resists

Electric0.39× Fighting0.39× Normal0.39× Poison0.39× Bug0.625× Rock0.625×

Base stats

Attack 222

Defense 154

Stamina 205

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

Move	Type	PWR	EN	Turns	DPT	EPT
Astonish	Ghost	12	10	2	6.00	5.00
Mud Slap	Ground	11	10	2	5.50	5.00

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

Golett 50 Candy

Golurk

Family

Golett

Golurk This page

Shadow forms Shadow Golett Shadow Golurk

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Golurk is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Golurk

1

Primal KyogreMega WaterfallOrigin Pulse 42.4DPS 1,175TDO 2

Mega GengarMega LickShadow Ball 42.3DPS 617TDO 3

Mega SceptileMega Bullet SeedFrenzy Plant 39.4DPS 594TDO 4

Shadow KyogreShadow WaterfallOrigin Pulse 39.3DPS 726TDO 5

Shadow DarkraiShadow SnarlShadow Ball 39.1DPS 524TDO 6

Mega AbsolMega SnarlBrutal Swing 38.8DPS 388TDO

Counters carrying Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water moves deal the most damage.

Use Golurk against

Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter

Golem (Alola) Tier 5 #11rank

Salandit Tier 5 #11rank

Glimmet Tier 5 #11rank

Glimmora Tier 5 #11rank

Togedemaru Tier 5 #11rank

Rotom (Heat) Tier 5 #11rank

Toxel Tier 5 #11rank

Toxtricity Tier 5 #12rank

Elekid Tier 5 #12rank

Shinx Tier 5 #12rank

How to get Golurk

Evolve from: Golett · 50 Candy
Team GO Rocket: Shadow Golurk arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return

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?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Golurk has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. Its value is as the 25-Candy step towards its evolution.

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 with Poltergeist. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 4 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Golurk's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Golurk takes super effective damage from Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water. It resists Bug, Rock. Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Golurk's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Golurk reaches 3,226 CP at level 50 and 2,854 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Golurk?

A 15/15/15 Golurk shows 1,630 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,038 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,223 CP.

Is Shadow Golurk better than regular Golurk?

Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Golurk is #14 among Ground-type attackers at 23.9 DPS, while regular Golurk is unranked. See Shadow Golurk.

How do you get Golurk in Pokemon GO?

Evolve Golett (50 Candy).

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