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Golurk Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Golurk is a Ground/Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #198. Its recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Shadow Punch and Dynamic Punch.

Master League

#198

Viable pick

Type

Ground/Ghost

Best Fast Move

Astonish

Charged Moves

Shadow PunchDynamic Punch

Max CP

3,226

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT GOLURK

Is Golurk Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Golurk is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #198.

Golurk is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #276 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #496.

Golurk PvP Rankings

LeagueRankPvP ScoreRecommended Moves
Great League#49675.1Mud Slap, Shadow Punch, Dynamic Punch
Ultra League#27680.0Astonish, Shadow Punch, Earth Power
Master LeagueBest#19863.8Astonish, Shadow Punch, Dynamic Punch

Best Moveset for Golurk in Pokémon GO PvP

Astonish
ghost

Fast Move · STAB

DMG12Energy+10Turns3DPT4.00EPT3.33

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Shadow Punch
ghost

Charged Move · STAB

DMG55Energy cost35

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Dynamic Punch
fighting

Charged Move

DMG90Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

The recommended PvP moveset for Golurk is Astonish with Shadow Punch and Dynamic Punch.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Golurk in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

AstonishRecommended
ghost

Fast Move · STAB

DMG12Energy+10Turns3DPT4.00EPT3.33

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Mud Slap
ground

Fast Move · STAB

DMG11Energy+10Turns3DPT3.67EPT3.33

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Charged Moves

Dynamic PunchRecommended
fighting

Charged Move

DMG90Energy cost45

Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic

Earth Power
ground

Charged Move · STAB

DMG90Energy cost50

Strong vs: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel

Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Bug, Flying, Grass

Poltergeist
ghost

Charged Move · STAB

DMG150Energy cost75

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Shadow PunchRecommended
ghost

Charged Move · STAB

DMG55Energy cost35

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Return
normal

Charged Move

DMG130Energy cost70

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Golurk PvP Move Counts

Astonish → Shadow Punch

4 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

4343

Astonish → Dynamic Punch

5 Fast Moves from empty energy

Repeating count

5454

Golurk Battle Guide

Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Golurk wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.

Golurk Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Golurk's Ground/Ghost typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • dark1.6×
  • ghost1.6×
  • grass1.6×
  • ice1.6×
  • water1.6×

Resistant to

  • electric0.391×
  • fighting0.391×
  • normal0.391×
  • poison0.391×
  • bug0.625×
  • rock0.625×

Best Counters to Golurk in Pokémon GO PvP

Recommended attacks are measured against Golurk in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Golurk's league HP.

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Aqua Tailwater

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    67% HP

  • Spacial Renddragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    72% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Waterfallwater

    Fast Move

    Super Effective

  • Avalancheice

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    86% HP

  • Origin Pulsewater

    Charged Move

    Super Effective

    149% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Geomancyfairy

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    22% HP

  • Moonblastfairy

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    60% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Metal Clawsteel

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Close Combatfighting

    Charged Move

    Resisted

    29% HP

  • Behemoth Bladesteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    88% HP

Master League

Recommended attacks

  • Dragon Breathdragon

    Fast Move

    Neutral

  • Roar of Timedragon

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    108% HP

  • Iron Headsteel

    Charged Move

    Neutral

    61% HP

Ratings are shown from Golurk's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Golurk.

Best Teammates for Golurk in Pokémon GO PvP

Good teammates for Golurk should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.

Covers 4 of Golurk's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Golurk's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 3 of Golurk's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 4 of Golurk's 5 hardest current matchups.

Covers 2 of Golurk's 5 hardest current matchups.

Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.

Best PvP IVs for Golurk

LeagueRankIVsCPLevelStat Product
Great League#12/15/141,49919.51,699,274
#20/12/111,500201,696,607
#33/15/121,49919.51,693,629
#40/9/151,500201,691,774
#51/15/141,49219.51,691,688
Ultra League#10/13/142,500363,667,914
#20/14/152,49435.53,661,935
#30/15/142,49635.53,661,806
#41/14/142,49935.53,656,535
#51/13/152,49835.53,656,535
Master League#115/15/143,219505,203,812
#215/15/153,226505,203,812
#314/15/143,205505,181,855
#414/15/153,213505,181,855
#515/15/133,212505,175,530

Golurk Stats in Pokémon GO

Golurk's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.

Great League

Golurk 2/15/14 (Best IV)

Level
19.5
CP
1,499
Attack
132.1
Defense
99.7
HP
129

Ultra League

Golurk 0/13/14 (Best IV)

Level
36
CP
2,500
Attack
170.4
Defense
128.2
HP
168

Master League

Golurk 15/15/14 (Best IV)

Level
50
CP
3,219
Attack
199.2
Defense
142
HP
184

Golurk Evolution

Golurk

A Shadow form of Golurk also exists in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Golurk in Pokémon GO PvP

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Golurk Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is the best moveset for Golurk in Pokémon GO PvP?

Golurk's recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Shadow Punch and Dynamic Punch.

Is Golurk good in Pokémon GO PvP?

Golurk is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #198.

What counters Golurk in Pokémon GO PvP?

Palkia (Origin), Kyogre and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Golurk in Master League.

What is Golurk weak to in Pokémon GO?

Golurk is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Grass (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Water (1.6×).