# Golurk - Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Golurk in Pokemon Champions VGC 2026. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 (`championspreview`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | championspreview |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Golurk)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview/Golurk
- **Format Overview**: [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/championspreview](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/championspreview)

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## Common Moves
- **Fissure**: 23.864%
- **Protect**: 18.182%
- **Poltergeist**: 14.773%
- **Earthquake**: 9.091%
- **Dynamic Punch**: 9.091%
- **Substitute**: 6.818%
- **Ice Punch**: 5.682%
- **High Horsepower**: 3.409%
- **Rock Slide**: 3.409%
- **Drain Punch**: 3.409%

## Common Abilities
- **Trace**: 2.273%
- **Hospitality**: 1.136%
- **Sushi Plate**: 1.136%

## Common Items
- **Golurkite**: 46.591%
- **Leftovers**: 9.091%
- **Rocky Helmet**: 1.136%
- **Punching Glove**: 1.136%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 39.773%
- **Farigiraf**: 38.636%
- **Whimsicott**: 26.136%
- **Sinistcha**: 25.000%
- **Torkoal**: 20.455%
- **Archaludon**: 19.318%

## Featured Teams with Golurk

### Team 1 by LycanduskVGC
*Record: 6 - 3 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Farigiraf, Incineroar, Golurk, Drampa, Araquanid, Clefable

**Golurk Set**:
- **Ability**: Iron Fist
- **Item**: Golurkite
- **Moves**: Headlong Rush, Poltergeist, Drain Punch, Protect

### Team 2 by MrShivers
*Record: 5 - 4 - 0*

**Pokemon**: Oranguru, Sinistcha, Golurk, Kingambit, Incineroar, Torkoal

**Golurk Set**:
- **Ability**: Iron Fist
- **Item**: Golurkite
- **Moves**: Headlong Rush, Poltergeist, Ice Punch, Protect

### Team 3 by WDMichael

**Pokemon**: Hatterene, Oranguru, Golurk, Clefable, Hydreigon, Torkoal

**Golurk Set**:
- **Ability**: Iron Fist
- **Item**: Golurkite
- **Moves**: Protect, Thunder Punch, Headlong Rush, Drain Punch


## FAQ for Golurk in championspreview-1760

### What are the top moves for Golurk?
The most common moves for Golurk are Fissure, Protect, Poltergeist, Earthquake. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Golurk?
Golurk is frequently paired with Incineroar, Farigiraf, Whimsicott, Sinistcha. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Golurk?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Golurk?
No EV spread or nature data available.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Golurk?
Golurk is most effectively run with the ability **Trace** (2.273%) and the item **Golurkite** (46.591%).

### What is the most common role for Golurk?
Based on common item usage (Golurkite), Golurk often functions as a **tactical** in the championspreview-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Golurk?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 89 |
| Attack | 124 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 55 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 55 |
| **BST** | **483** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Golurk on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview/Golurk) - Full interactive stats page
- [Pokemon Champions VGC 2026 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/championspreview) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/championspreview) - Build teams with Golurk
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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