Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Golurk
Say it: GO-lu-rk
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Golurk is the Automaton Pokémon — Ground and Ghost from Golett. In Pokémon GO it is a Ground/Ghost attacker with Dynamic Punch and Poltergeist from Community Day (or an Elite TM). Ground helps against Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel; Ghost helps against Ghost and Psychic. Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, and Dark punish it. Evolve Golett or catch Golurk from events.
Say it: GO-lu-rk
Golurk (#623) is a Ground / Ghost Pokémon in Pokémon GO — the final form of Golett. Trainers use it as a Ground/Ghost attacker with Mud-Slap / Astonish + Dynamic Punch / Earth Power / Poltergeist / Shadow Punch. Against Golurk, lead with Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
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Pokédex notes
Golurk is a Ground / Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0623. Ghost attackers punish Psychic and Ghost raids; watch Fighting weaknesses in PvP.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day moves: Dynamic Punch and Poltergeist (Elite Charged TM if you missed Golett CD). Mud-Slap + Dynamic Punch / Earth Power is the usual kit. Shadow Golurk is the raid DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Ground moves hit Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel hard.
- Ghost moves hit Psychic and Ghost hard.
When Golurk is your opponent, Water, Grass, Ice, Ghost, Dark hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 222
- Defense
- 154
- Stamina
- 205
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Primal Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse — Primal lobby boost
- 2. Shadow Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 3. Mega Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 4. Kyogre · beats Water
Waterfall + Origin Pulse
- 5. Shadow Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 6. Shadow Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 7. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 8. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 9. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 10. Samurott · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 12. Empoleon · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Kingler · beats Water
Bubble + Crabhammer
- 2. Gyarados · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Tail
- 3. Vaporeon · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Tail
- 4. Feraligatr · beats Water
Waterfall + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 5. Swampert · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 6. Clawitzer · beats Water
Water Gun + Crabhammer
- 7. Floatzel · beats Water
Water Gun + Aqua Jet
- 8. Seismitoad · beats Water
Mud Shot + Hydro Pump
- 9. Carracosta · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Pump
- 10. Blastoise · beats Water
Water Gun + Hydro Cannon · Elite TM
- 11. Wailord · beats Water
Water Gun + Surf
- 12. Golisopod · beats Water
Waterfall + Aqua Jet
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Dynamic Punch / Poltergeist may need Elite TMs if you missed Golett Community Day.
Fast
- Mud-Slap · Standard
Ground energy / default
- Astonish · Standard
Ghost energy
Charged
- Dynamic Punch · Community Day / Elite TM
Fighting nuke
- Poltergeist · Community Day / Elite TM
Best Ghost nuke
- Earth Power · Standard
Ground nuke
- Shadow Punch · Standard
Ghost alternate
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- astonish
- mud slap
Charged
- shadow punch
- dynamic punch
- earth power
- poltergeist
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #624 of 954 · CP 1467
Astonish + Dynamic Punch
- Ultra League · rank #419 of 747 · CP 2487
Astonish + Dynamic Punch
- Master League · rank #344 of 1023 · CP 3226
Astonish + Dynamic Punch
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
Raid attacker roles
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- Xurkitree · Electric
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 17: Rocket Leaders & Giovanni
… Slot | Pool | |------|------| | 1 (catch) | **Tyrunt** (Rock / Dragon) | | 2 | Slowbro · Golurk · Steelix | | 3 | Scizor · Alakazam · Charizard | **Suggested team:** Swampert (Water Gun…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
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