Golurk Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Golurk in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Golurk
Golurk is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Ground/Ghost typing. The best counter is Primal Kyogre (Mega) with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 42.424 DPS.
Golurk can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Golurk is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Normal-type moves as Golurk resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Golurk is Primal Kyogre (42.424 DPS), Mega Gengar (42.267 DPS), and Mega Sceptile (39.385 DPS).
Catching Golurk: After defeating Golurk, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1593 and 1671 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1982-2079 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Golurk from raids will have exactly 1671 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Golurk?
The best counter for Golurk is Primal Kyogre with Waterfall and Origin Pulse, dealing 42.424 DPS. Other top options include Mega Gengar (42.267 DPS) and Mega Sceptile (39.385 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Golurk?
Golurk can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Golurk weak to?
Golurk is weak to Dark, Ghost, Grass, Ice, Water-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Normal, Poison, Bug, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Golurk be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Golurk's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Golurk from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Golurk from raids will have 1671 CP at level 20, or 2079 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1593. If you see 1671 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Golurk worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Golurk is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Golurk?
For the best moveset for Golurk itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Golurk stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Golurk without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Golurk can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kartana (36.800 DPS) and Blacephalon (36.143 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Golurk in raids?
Weather boost information for Golurk is not currently available. Ground-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.