Golurk

🎯 Best Counters Against Golurk

Top Pokémon to use when battling Golurk in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
2	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
3	Darkrai	Dark	285	198	172	4,278
4	Palkia	Water Dragon	280	215	189	4,565
5	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
6	Kyogre	Water	270	228	205	4,708
7	Dragapult	Dragon Ghost	266	170	204	4,041
8	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
9	Inteleon	Water	262	142	172	3,391
10	Gengar	Ghost Poison	261	149	155	3,292

📖 Complete Golurk Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Golurk (#623) is a Ground/Ghost-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,265 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Golurk is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Golurk in 2026.

📊 Golurk Stats Analysis

Golurk's Attack stat is 222 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Golurk a strong damage dealer.

With 154 Defense (Good) and 205 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 581. This gives Golurk reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Ground-type Pokémon, Golurk's stat distribution leans toward offense.

⚔️ Best Golurk Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Golurk depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Astonish (Fast) with Shadow Punch (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Golurk has 2 Fast Attacks and 4 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Golurk PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Golurk can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ground/Ghost typing provides useful matchups against Poison, Electric, Normal-type threats while being weak to Water, Grass, Ice types.

Master League

In Master League, Golurk faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Golurk Raid Guide & Counters

Golurk appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Water, Grass, Ice-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Golurk at Level 20 (1,554 - 1,630 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,943 - 2,038 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,630 CP.

🎯 How to Get Golurk in Pokémon GO

Golurk can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Sunny/Clear weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

🔄 Golurk Evolution Guide

Golurk is part of a 2-stage evolution family:

• Golett (#622)
• Golurk (#623) ← current — 50 Candy

Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.

✨ Shiny Golurk in Pokémon GO

Shiny Golurk is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Golurk gets a weather boost in Sunny/Clear weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,943 - 2,038 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

• Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
• Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
• Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
• Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Golurk

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.