[OVERVIEW]
An incredible attack stat, offensive typing, and unique coverage options gives Golurk a niche as a strong wallbreaker that can dismantle common defensive staples, such as Slowbro, Gastrodon, and Hisuian Goodra. Golurk bears the coveted combination of Dynamic Punch and No Guard, deterring Dark-types like Bisharp and Umbreon from switching in. This, combined with Golurk's Ghost typing, helps it deter Cyclizar from using Rapid Spin for fear of giving it a switch in opportunity, making it a solid option for hazard stacking teams as a spinblocker. Golurk's downfall comes in its terrible speed and middling bulk, leaving it 2HKOed by a myriad of faster threats, such as Gardevoir, Entei, and Gengar. While its typing is excellent offensively, it also saddles Golurk with a number of common weaknesses, particularly to Water and Ghost as well as Knock Off. This leaves Golurk vulnerable to many of the tier's premier offensive threats, such as Volcanion, Basculegion-F, Krookodile, and Galarian Zapdos. Golurk also struggles to 2HKO prominent walls like Hippowdon and Chesnaught without the use of Choice Band or Life Orb; the former risks offering the opposing team free switch ins by locking Golurk into one move, while the latter's chip damage leaves it even more vulnerable to being KOed by the aforementioned attackers.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Checks and Counters
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[CREDITS]
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