Introduced in generation five, with the original Pokemon Black and White games, Gurdurr is a monotype fighting Pokemon. It is the second stage evolution of its three stage evolution line and evolves from Timburr once it reaches the level threshold. It reaches its final evolution, Conkeldurr, once it is traded. Gurdurr is classified by the Pokedex as the “Muscular Pokemon” which indicates its general design. This guide will showcase Gurdurr’s capabilities in battle, its appearances in the anime, as well as other general facts about Gurdurr.
About Gurdurr
As a generation five Pokemon, Gurdurr first appeared in the Black and White season of the anime in the episode Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus George. In this episode, Pokemon Trainer Trip’s Timburr evolved into Gurdurr. Gurdurr is the second stage evolution of its three stage evolution line and it evolves into Conkeldurr when it is traded and from Timburr once it reaches level 25. The Pokedex mentions that Gurdurr is so muscular that a group of wrestlers could not move an inch against this Pokemon.
| First appearance in anime | Pokemon the Series: Black and White Cilan Versus Trip, Ash Versus George |
| First appearance in game | Pokemon Black and White |
| Region | Unova |
| Evolution | Evolves from Timburr when it reaches the level threshold, evolves into Conkeldurr when traded |
| 1st Evo level | 25 |
| 2nd Evo level | Evolves when traded |
| Pokedex Entry | This Pokémon is so muscular and strongly built that even a group of wrestlers could not make it budge an inch. |
Gurdurr Base Stats
| HP | 85 |
| ATTACK | 105 |
| DEFENCE | 85 |
| SP. ATTACK | 40 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 50 |
| SPEED | 40 |
| TOTAL | 405 |
Appearance
Gurdurr is a gray bipedal Pokémon that resembles a construction worker. Most of its body is gray with pink accents and it has strange hair-like, bulbous features on its head. Muscular swelling veins are all around its large arms, thighs, and chest, and a similarly thick violet band adorns its shoulders. It is known to usually carry an I-beam girder in its arms and Gurdurr is an average sized Pokemon at 3 feet and 11 inches, or 1.2 meters, tall.
Behavior
The steel frame Gurdurr carries is used to train its muscles. Gurdurr enjoys showing off its muscles with Machoke and other members of its kind. However, if the individual fails to measure up to the others, it will not draw attention to itself. The Pokedex states that Gurdurr is so strong that it won't even be moved if it is attacked by a group of professional wrestlers. It is usually found near construction sites and unlike Timburr, Gurdurr is not good at helping with construction; rather, it does its best removing construction.
Strengths and Weaknesses
As the second stage evolution in its line, Gurdurr is not particularly powerful. It does have a strong physical attack stat along with a good physical defense and health pool. However, Gurdurr suffers from a slow speed stat and special stats and thus you can easily defeat a Gurdurr if you have a powerful special attack Pokemon. As a monotype fighting type Pokemon, Gurdurr takes 2x damage from flying, psychic, and fairy type moves. It is immune to no types but is resistant to rock, bug, and dark type moves.
Best Moveset
For a second stage evolution Pokemon, Gurdurr manages to hold its own in competitive play. It has been closer to the bottom of tier lists but can deal significant damage on almost any team. Gurdurr’s ability Guts makes it difficult to slow it down as a status effect will just make it deal more damage. Consider running Drain Punch, Mach Punch, Knock Off, and Bulk Up/Stone Edge. Drain Punch and Mach Punch both benefit from STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus). Knock Off can deal with problematic held items, and Bulk Up/Stone Edge are interchangeable as set up options or type coverage respectively.
| Drain Punch | Mach punch |
| Knock Off | Bulk Up/Stone Edge |
How to Catch Gurdurr in Pokemon Go?
If you would like to obtain a Gurdurr in Pokemon Go, the easiest way to do so would be to first obtain a Timburr and eventually evolve it into Gurdurr. Like most evolved Pokemon, its base evolution is a more common spawn to encounter in the wild as compared to its evolved forms. You can find Timburr spawning in the wild at a boosted rate near gyms, sports centers, stadiums, and other recreational areas. You can also hatch a Timburr from 10 km eggs but while Gurdurr and Conkeldurr have not been available as raid bosses in the past, you can find Timburr as a tier one raid boss at Pokemon Gyms. You will need 50 candies to evolve Timburr into Gurdurr, and trade Gurdurr or 200 candies to evolve it into Conkeldurr. There are many different ways to obtain a Gurdurr in Pokemon Go, you will just need to take the first opportunity that comes your way.
Trivia
- Gurdurr shares many similarities with Machoke. Both are fighting type Pokemon, both have a base stat total of 405 and both evolve through trading.
- The inspiration for Gurdurr’s design comes from construction workers.
- The name Gurdurr is a corruption of the word girder, an iron or steel beam.
FAQ
How do you evolve Gurdurr into Conkeldurr?
In order to evolve Gurdurr into Conkeldurr you will need to successfully conduct a trade with another trainer. There is no level condition for evolving Gurdurr into Conkeldurr and you will just need to complete a trade. Once the trade is completed, the trainer receiving Gurdurr will see that the Gurdurr evolves into Conkeldurr.
What level does Gurdurr evolve?
There is no level threshold for Gurdurr to evolve into Conkeldurr. Instead, you will need to conduct a trade with another trainer. While there is no special condition to fulfill, you will need to communicate with other players in order to evolve Gurdurr into Conkeldurr. You can accept a trade from the Global Trade System and the Gurdurr you receive will evolve into Conkeldurr.
What does a Timburr evolve into?
Timburr will evolve into Gurdurr once it reaches level 25. There is no other condition to fulfill for this evolution, and Timburr will begin to evolve once it reaches the level threshold. Once Timburr reaches level 25, you just need to allow the evolution animation to play without pressing the “B” button.
Conclusion
Congratulations, you now know just about everything there is to know about this “Muscular Pokemon”. While Gurdurr still requires some investment to reach powerful Pokemon status, it is still a powerful mid-game Pokemon. It is capable of dealing significant damage and can function as an offensive fighting type Pokemon. Reserve a slot on your team for Gurdurr if you want an offensive fighting type Pokemon.
