Master League PvP guide
Golurk (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Golurk (Shadow) is a Ground/Ghost-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #166. Its recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Shadow Punch and Dynamic Punch.
Master League
#166
Viable pick
Type
Ground/Ghost
Best Fast Move
Astonish
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,226
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GOLURK (SHADOW)
Is Golurk (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Golurk (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #166.
Golurk (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #265 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #441.
Golurk (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #441 | 76.6 | Mud Slap, Shadow Punch, Dynamic Punch |
| Ultra League | #265 | 80.3 | Astonish, Shadow Punch, Earth Power |
| Master LeagueBest | #166 | 67.6 | Astonish, Shadow Punch, Dynamic Punch |
Best Moveset for Golurk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move
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 (Shadow) is Astonish with Shadow Punch and Dynamic Punch.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Golurk (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Fast Move · STAB
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
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
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 Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Normal
Golurk (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Astonish → Shadow Punch
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Astonish → Dynamic Punch
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Golurk (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Golurk (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Golurk (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Golurk (Shadow)'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 (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Golurk (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Golurk (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
103% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Super Effective
179% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Super Effective
80% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
86% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
26% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
72% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
96% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Resisted
31% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
105% HP
Ratings are shown from Golurk (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Golurk (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Golurk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Golurk (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Golurk (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Golurk (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Golurk (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Golurk (Shadow)'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 (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 2/15/14 | 1,499 | 19.5 | 1,699,274 |
| #2 | 0/12/11 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,696,607 | |
| #3 | 3/15/12 | 1,499 | 19.5 | 1,693,629 | |
| #4 | 0/9/15 | 1,500 | 20 | 1,691,774 | |
| #5 | 1/15/14 | 1,492 | 19.5 | 1,691,688 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/14 | 2,500 | 36 | 3,667,914 |
| #2 | 0/14/15 | 2,494 | 35.5 | 3,661,935 | |
| #3 | 0/15/14 | 2,496 | 35.5 | 3,661,806 | |
| #4 | 1/14/14 | 2,499 | 35.5 | 3,656,535 | |
| #5 | 1/13/15 | 2,498 | 35.5 | 3,656,535 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/14 | 3,219 | 50 | 5,203,812 |
| #2 | 15/15/15 | 3,226 | 50 | 5,203,812 | |
| #3 | 14/15/14 | 3,205 | 50 | 5,181,855 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 3,213 | 50 | 5,181,855 | |
| #5 | 15/15/13 | 3,212 | 50 | 5,175,530 |
Golurk (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Golurk (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Golurk (Shadow) 2/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 19.5
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 132.1
- Defense
- 99.7
- HP
- 129
Ultra League
Golurk (Shadow) 0/13/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 36
- CP
- 2,500
- Attack
- 170.4
- Defense
- 128.2
- HP
- 168
Master League
Golurk (Shadow) 15/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,219
- Attack
- 199.2
- Defense
- 142
- HP
- 184
Golurk (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Golurk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Shares Ghost typing · Same Astonish fast move · Master League #278
Same Ground / Ghost typing · Great League #691
Same Ghost / Ground typing · Mega Ultra League #191
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Golurk (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Golurk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Golurk (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Astonish with Shadow Punch and Dynamic Punch.
Is Golurk (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Golurk (Shadow) is currently a viable PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #166.
What counters Golurk (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Kyogre, Palkia (Origin) and Xerneas are among the strongest current counters to Golurk (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Golurk (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Golurk (Shadow) is weak to Dark (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Grass (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Water (1.6×).