Golurk (Pokémon)

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Golurk ゴルーグ Goruugu #623
Art by Ken Sugimori from Black and White
Type Ground Ghost Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Automaton Pokémon
Abilities Iron Fist or Klutz Klutz Blue-Striped ----- No Guard Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova #129 Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 9'02" Imperial 2.8 m Metric 9'02"/2.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 727.5 lbs. Imperial 330.0 kg Metric 727.5 lbs./330.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Green	Catch rate 90 (11.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Mineral group 26 cycles (6630 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 2 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 169 Battle Exp.: 1691*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Golurk (Japanese: ゴルーグ Goruugu) is a dual-type Ground/Ghost Pokémon introduced in Generation V.

It evolves from Golett starting at level 43.

Biology

Physiology

Golurk resembles a suit of armor possessed by a ghost. It has a small head compared to its body, and large bangles on all its limbs. There is also a crack across the chest of the armor which is patched diagonally in the opposite orientation which resembles a belt. It has a crystal-like formation on its shoulders. It has a Roman-armor-like "skirt" and flat feet beneath.

Gender differences

Golurk is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Despite its large size, Golurk is capable of flying.

Behavior

Golurk was created to protect people and Pokémon.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond {{{diamonddex}}} Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It flies across the sky at Mach speeds. Removing the seal on its chest makes its internal energy go out of control. White It is said that Golurk were ordered to protect people and Pokémon by the ancient people who made them. Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation V.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Trade Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Evolve Golett Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 89		149 - 196	288 - 382
Attack: 124		116 - 193	227 - 381
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Total: 483	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ¼× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Weak to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ¼× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Immune to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ¼× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 0× Fighting 0× Flying 1× Poison ¼× Ground 1× Rock ½× Bug ½× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire 1× Water 2× Grass 2× Electric 0× Psychic 1× Ice 2× Dragon 1× Dark 2× None

Notes: If Foresight or Odor Sleuth is used by an opponent, the opponent has Scrappy, or this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Normal-type  moves is 1× and the effectiveness of  Fighting-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Pound Normal Physical 04040 100100% 35 00Start Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 00Start Defense Curl Normal Status 0000— ——% 40 00Start Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 055 Mud-Slap Ground Special 02020 100100% 10 099 Rollout Rock Physical 03030 09090% 20 1313 Shadow Punch Ghost Physical 06060 ——% 20 1717 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— ——% 15 2121 Mega Punch Normal Physical 08080 08585% 20 2525 Magnitude Ground Physical 0000— 100100% 30 3030 DynamicPunch Fighting Physical 100100 05050% 5 3535 Night Shade Ghost Special 0000— 100100% 15 4040 Curse Ghost Status 0000— ——% 10 4343 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100100% 10 5050 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100100% 10 6060 Hammer Arm Fighting Physical 100100 09090% 10 7070 Focus Punch Fighting Physical 150150 100100% 20

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golurk Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golurk Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM31	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	07575	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM39	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	05050	080}}80%	10
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM47	Low Sweep	Fighting	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM52	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120120	070}}70%	5
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM69	Rock Polish	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM71	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100100	080}}80%	5
	TM74	Gyro Ball	Steel	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	5
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM80	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	07575	090}}90%	10
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	15
	HM04	Strength	Normal	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golurk Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golurk

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Golurk in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Golurk in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golurk Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golurk

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by tutoring.
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Golurk can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Golurk cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golurk Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golurk

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon has no moves exclusive to prior Evolutions.
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golurk Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golurk Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

Evolution

Unevolved Golett  Ground  Ghost

Level 43 →

First Evolution Golurk  Ground  Ghost

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation IV.
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Golurk images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• According to Game Freak, Golurk and its pre-evolution were created by James Turner.
• No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Golurk and its pre-evolution.
  • Golurk and its pre-evolution are immune to three different types: Normal, Fighting and Electric.
• Golurk has the highest Attack of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
• Golurk is the only Generation V Pokémon that learns Heavy Slam by leveling up.
• Golett and Golurk are the only green Ghost-type Pokémon.
• Golurk is the heaviest non-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
• Golurk is the last Ghost-type Pokémon in National Pokédex order.
• Golurk can learn Fly, despite having no visible wings or known method of flight.

Origin

Golurk, along with its pre-evolution, appears to based on golems. Though, given its body structure and ability to learn Fly, it may have also been based on any number of animated giant robots.

Name origin

Golurk's name comes from the words golem, the basis of the design, and the word lurk.

Notes

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