Golurk resembles a suit of armor possessed by a ghost. It is mainly teal in color. It has a small head compared to its body, and large bangles on all its limbs. There is also a crack across the chest of the armor which is patched diagonally in the opposite orientation which resembles a belt. It has a crystal-like formation on its shoulders. It has a Roman-armor-like "skirt" and flat feet beneath. Its eyes are pale yellow, as are spirals on its shoulders and hands.
Gender differences
Golurk is a genderless species.
Special abilities
Golurk flying
Despite its large size, Golurk is capable of flying. By inserting its hands in its arms and inserting its legs and feet in its body, it can take off like a rocket. An undefinable energy burns inside it, and if the seal on its chest is taken off, the energy will go out of control.
Behavior
Golurk was created to protect people and Pokémon. If the bandage-like seal on its chest is removed, its power will run wild and it will Fly uncontrollably without being able to land or stop itself.
Golurk, the Automaton Pokémon and the evolved form of Golett. Flying faster than the speed of sound, Golurk loses control when the seal on its chest is removed.
According to Game Freak, Golurk and its pre-evolution were created by James Turner.[1]
No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Golurk and its pre-evolution.
Golurk has the highest Attack base stat of all Ghost-type Pokémon.
Golurk is the heaviest non-legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation V.
Golurk is the tallest non-legendary Ghost-type Pokémon.
Origin
Golurk, along with its pre-evolution, appears to based on golems. Though, given its body structure and ability to learn Fly, it may have also been based on any number of animated giant robots. Golurk may be based of the Golem from the Hebrew story The Golem of Prague since both have a crack and strap on their chests.
Name origin
Golurk is a combination of golem and lurk (referring to its Ghost type).
Goloog is a combination of golem and サイボーグ saibōgu (cyborg).