Shadow Golurk
Ground/Ghost-type, Generation 5. Ranked #25 among Ground-type raid attackers (Tier C).
Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Mud Slap Earth Power 15.1 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Earth Power costs 50 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow 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
Shadow 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 Best STAB | Ground | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Poltergeist 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
For raids and gyms, Shadow Golurk runs Mud Slap with Earth Power — 15.1 DPS and 325 TDO as a Ground-type attacker.
The highest-damage fast move is Mud Slap (12.7 DPS); Astonish builds energy fastest (13 EPS).
Rankings
Where Shadow Golurk places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ground | #25 | C | 15.1 | 325 | Mud Slap Earth Power |
Evolution
How to get Shadow Golurk
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Golurk knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- 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 Shadow Golurk good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
At Tier C (rank #25 as a Ground-type attacker) there are better options for the same Stardust. Keep a good specimen, skip the power-up unless Shadow Golurk is a favourite.
- 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- 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_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Golurk in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golurk's best moveset is Mud Slap (fast) with Earth Power (charged), worth 15.1 DPS as a Ground-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Golurk's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Golurk's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Golurk?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Golurk in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Golurk spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Golurk be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.