623: Golurk

Essentials

Golurk

Automaton Pokémon

Abilities

Iron Fist: Strengthens punch-based moves to 1.2× their power.
Klutz: Prevents the Pokémon from using its held item in battle.

Hidden Ability

No Guard: Ensures all moves used by and against the Pokémon hit.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 623
Original Unova: 129
Updated Unova: 272
Coastal Kalos: 92
Updated Alola: 313
Updated Ula'ula: 134

Names

Japanese: ゴルーグ (goruugu)
: ゴルーグ
Korean: 골루그
Chinese: 泥偶巨人
: 泥偶巨人
French: Golemastoc
German: Golgantes
Spanish: Golurk
Italian: Golurk

Breeding

Gender

genderless

Egg groups

Mineral

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

6630 / 3570

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

169

Effort points

2 Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

	5%	Light Clay
	5%	Light Clay
		nothing
	5%	Light Clay

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Golett	Golurk Level up, starting at level 43

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	89	80.9	351	382
Attack	124	89.5	316	347
Defense	80	63.6	228	259
Special Attack	55	34.2	178	209
Special Defense	80	64.0	228	259
Speed	55	34.8	178	209
Total	483	60.4

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: It flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control.
: It is said that Golurk were ordered to protect people and Pokémon by the ancient people who made them.
: Golurk were created to protect people and Pokémon. They run on a mysterious energy.

: It is said that Golurk were ordered to protect people and Pokémon by the ancient people who made them.
: It flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control.
: It is said that Golurk were ordered to protect people and Pokémon by the ancient people who made them.
: It flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control.

: Some say that ancient people invented Golurk to serve as a laborer. It follows its master’s orders faithfully.
: When the seal on its chest is removed, it rages indiscriminately, turning the whole town around it into a mountain of rubble.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Automaton Pokémon
Color: Green
Cry
Footprint
Shape: Anthropomorphic

Height

9'2.2"
2.8 m

Weight

3300

727.5 lb
330.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Black 2

White 2

Moves

Ground and Ghost moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Physical moves better suit Golurk's higher Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
	—	—		Phantom Force			10	90	100%		User vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.
	—	—		Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
—	—	—		Pound			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—		Astonish			15	30	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
—	—	—		Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
			0	Heavy Slam			10	*	100%		Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.
			—	Heavy Slam			10	*	100%		Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.
			—	High Horsepower			10	95	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			—	Pound			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			—	Astonish			15	30	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
			—	Defense Curl			40	—	—		Raises user's Defense by one stage.
—	—	—	—	Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
5	5	5	5	Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
9	9	9	9	Rollout			20	30	90%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, resetting after five turns.
13	13	13	13	Shadow Punch			20	60	—		Never misses.
17	17	17	17	Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
			21	Stomping Tantrum			10	75	100%		Has double power if the user's last move failed.
21	21	21	25	Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
25	25	25	30	Magnitude			30	*	100%		Power varies randomly from 10 to 150.
30	30	30	35	Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
35	35	35	40	Night Shade			15	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
40	40	40	47	Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
43	43	43		Heavy Slam			10	*	100%		Power is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.
50	50	50	54	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
60	60	60	61	Hammer Arm			10	100	90%		Lowers user's Speed by one stage.
70	70	70	69	Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
	75	75	76	Phantom Force			10	90	100%		User vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
				Block			5	—	—		Prevents the target from leaving battle.
				Drain Punch			10	75	100%		Drains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.
				Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
				Fire Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
				Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
				Gravity			5	—	—		Disables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.
				Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
				Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
				Iron Defense			15	—	—		Raises the user's Defense by two stages.
				Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
				Magic Coat			15	—	—	4	Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.
				Shock Wave			20	60	—		Never misses.
				Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
				Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				Stealth Rock			20	—	—		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
				Superpower			5	120	100%		Lowers the user's Attack and Defense by one stage after inflicting damage.
				Thunder Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
				Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
				Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
19				Telekinesis			15	—	—		Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.
20	20	20	20	Safeguard			25	—	—		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	22	22	Solar Beam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
24	24	24	24	Thunderbolt			15	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
26	26	26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
29	29	29	29	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
30	30	30	30	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
39	39	39	39	Rock Tomb			15	60	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
46	46	46	46	Thief			25	60	100%		Takes the target's item.
47	47	47	47	Low Sweep			20	65	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
52	52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
57	57	57	57	Charge Beam			10	50	90%		Has a 70% chance to raise the user's Special Attack by one stage.
68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
69	69	69	69	Rock Polish			20	—	—		Raises the user's Speed by two stages.
70	70	70		Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
71	71	71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
74	74	74	74	Gyro Ball			5	*	100%		Power raises when the user has lower Speed, up to a maximum of 150.
			76	Fly			15	90	95%		User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
78	78	78	78	Bulldoze			20	60	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
80	80	80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
86	86	86	86	Grass Knot			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
91	91	91	91	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
		94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	98	98		Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
	100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
H2	H2	H2		Fly			15	90	95%		User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
H4	H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.