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Gurdurr Weakness & Counters

Weak toFlying2×Psychic2×Fairy2×
Gurdurr

Type matchups

Damage Gurdurr takes from each attacking type.

2×

Weak to (2×)

½×

Resists (½×)

As a Fighting type, Gurdurr has 3 weaknesses, 3 resistances and 0 immunities, about the same as the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 30 other Pokémon share the Fighting typing.

Base stats

HP
85
Attack
105
Defense
85
Sp. Atk
40
Sp. Def
50
Speed
40
Total
405

Gurdurr has a base stat total of 405, higher than 34% of Pokémon. With Attack (105) well above Sp. Atk (40), it works best as a physical attacker. At 40 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 85 HP, 85 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy and holds up better against physical hits.

Gurdurr can have the abilities Guts, Sheer Force and Iron Fist.

How to beat Gurdurr

Gurdurr takes 2× damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Rock, Bug and Dark moves are resisted.

Good counters: Lunala hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Gurdurr's Fighting moves. Dawn Necrozma hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Gurdurr's Fighting moves. Shadow Calyrex hits for 2× with Psychic-type STAB and is immune to Gurdurr's Fighting moves.

Evolution

Gurdurr is the middle stage of its line (Timburr → Gurdurr → Conkeldurr): it evolves from Timburr and into Conkeldurr.

Frequently asked questions

What is Gurdurr weak to?

As a Fighting type, Gurdurr takes super-effective damage from Flying, Psychic and Fairy moves.

What is Gurdurr resistant to?

Gurdurr resists Rock, Bug and Dark moves.

What are the best counters to Gurdurr?

Strong type-based picks include Lunala, Dawn Necrozma and Shadow Calyrex, which hit Gurdurr with super-effective attacks.