| National № | 055 |
|---|---|
| Type | Water |
| Species | Duck Pokémon |
| Height | 5′7″ (1.70m) |
| Weight | 168.9 lbs (76.6 kg) |
| Abilities | Cloud Nine Damp Swift Swim (Dream World) |
| Local № | 055 (R/B/Y, FireRed, LeafGreen) 139 (Gold, Silver, Crystal) 159 (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald) 044 (Diamond, Pearl) 044 (Platinum) 141 (HeartGold, SoulSilver) 029 (Black 2, White 2) |
| Japanese | Gorudakku |
| Egg Groups | Field, Water 1 |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 21 (minimum 5,355 steps) |
| EV yield | 2 Special Attack |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Happiness | 70 (normal) |
| Base EXP | 174 |
| Growth Rate | Medium Fast |
The base stats for Golduck are shown below left, with the possible range shown on the right for a level 100 Pokemon. Minimum/maximum values are based on hindering/beneficial nature, 0/252 EVs, 0/31 IVs.
| HP | 80 | 270 - 364 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 82 | 152 - 289 | |
| Defense | 78 | 144 - 280 | |
| Sp. Atk | 95 | 175 - 317 | |
| Sp. Def | 80 | 148 - 284 | |
| Speed | 85 | 157 - 295 | |
| Total | 500 |
| Red Blue |
Often seen swimming elegantly by lake shores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster, Kappa. |
|---|---|
| Yellow | Its slim and long limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes. |
| Gold HeartGold |
When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow. |
| Silver SoulSilver |
It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously. |
| Crystal | It swims gracefully along on the quiet, slow-moving rivers and lakes of which it is so fond. |
| Ruby | The webbed flippers on its forelegs and hind legs and the streamlined body of GOLDUCK give it frightening speed. This POKéMON is definitely much faster than even the most athletic swimmer. |
| Sapphire | GOLDUCK is the fastest swimmer among all POKéMON. It swims effortlessly, even in a rough, stormy sea. It sometimes rescues people from wrecked ships floundering in high seas. |
| Emerald | A GOLDUCK is an adept swimmer. It sometimes joins competitive swimmers in training. It uses psychic powers when its forehead shimmers with light. |
| FireRed | The forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc. |
| LeafGreen | Often seen swimming elegantly by lakeshores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster Kappa. |
| Diamond | A Pokémon that lives in lakes. It swims faster than any human swimming champion. |
| Pearl | The flippers of its well-developed limbs give it shocking speed. It is the best swimmer among Pokémon. |
| Platinum Black White |
It is seen swimming dynamically and elegantly using its well-developed limbs and flippers. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
When its forehead shines mysteriously, Golduck can use the full extent of its power. |
Golduck learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Water Sport | Water | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 4 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 8 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 11 | Disable | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 15 | Confusion | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 |
| 18 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 22 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 |
| 25 | Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| 29 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| 32 | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90 |
| 38 | Soak | Water | Status | - | 100 |
| 43 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 49 | Amnesia | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 54 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80 |
| 60 | Wonder Room | Psychic | Status | - | - |
Golduck learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Water Sport | Water | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 5 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 9 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 14 | Disable | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 18 | Confusion | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 |
| 22 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 27 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 |
| 31 | Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| 37 | Soak | Water | Status | - | 100 |
| 44 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 50 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| 56 | Amnesia | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 63 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80 |
| 69 | Wonder Room | Psychic | Status | - | - |
Golduck learns the following moves at the levels specified:
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scratch | Normal | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 1 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 1 | Water Sport | Water | Status | - | - |
| 1 | Aqua Jet | Water | Physical | 40 | 100 |
| 5 | Tail Whip | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 9 | Water Gun | Water | Special | 40 | 100 |
| 14 | Disable | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 18 | Confusion | Psychic | Special | 50 | 100 |
| 22 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 27 | Fury Swipes | Normal | Physical | 18 | 80 |
| 31 | Screech | Normal | Status | - | 85 |
| 37 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 44 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| 50 | Amnesia | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 56 | Hydro Pump | Water | Special | 120 | 80 |
Other generations: I II III IV V
Golduck learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Golduck egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psybeam | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Hypnosis | Psychic | Status | - | 60 |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Foresight | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Encore | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 80 |
| Future Sight | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 |
| Yawn | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Refresh | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Mud Bomb | Ground | Special | 65 | 85 |
| Synchronoise | Psychic | Special | 70 | 100 |
Golduck learns the following moves via breeding.
See the Golduck egg moves page for details and compatible parents.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psybeam | Psychic | Special | 65 | 100 |
| Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
| Hypnosis | Psychic | Status | - | 60 |
| Confuse Ray | Ghost | Status | - | 100 |
| Light Screen | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Foresight | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Encore | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | Physical | 100 | 80 |
| Future Sight | Psychic | Special | 100 | 100 |
| Yawn | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Refresh | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Mud Bomb | Ground | Special | 65 | 85 |
Other generations: II III IV V
Golduck can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75 |
| Role Play | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | - | 100 |
| Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
| Wonder Room | Psychic | Status | - | - |
Golduck can be taught these attacks from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Punch | Ice | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| Headbutt | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| Low Kick | Fighting | Physical | - | 100 |
| Swift | Normal | Special | 60 | ∞ |
| Snore | Normal | Special | 40 | 100 |
| Mud-Slap | Ground | Special | 20 | 100 |
| Icy Wind | Ice | Special | 55 | 95 |
| Fury Cutter | Bug | Physical | 20 | 95 |
| Magic Coat | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| Dive | Water | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| Signal Beam | Bug | Special | 75 | 100 |
| Worry Seed | Grass | Status | - | 100 |
| Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | 90 | 90 |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 |
Other generations: I II III IV V
Golduck is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hone Claws | Dark | Status | - | - |
| 3 | Psyshock | Psychic | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 4 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 16 | Light Screen | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 19 | Telekinesis | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 47 | Low Sweep | Fighting | Physical | 60 | 100 |
| 48 | Round | Normal | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 55 | Scald | Water | Special | 80 | 100 |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | - | 100 |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 |
Golduck is compatible with these Technical Machines:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Focus Punch | Fighting | Physical | 150 | 100 |
| 3 | Water Pulse | Water | Special | 60 | 100 |
| 4 | Calm Mind | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 6 | Toxic | Poison | Status | - | 90 |
| 7 | Hail | Ice | Status | - | - |
| 10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special | - | 100 |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special | 95 | 100 |
| 14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special | 150 | 90 |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status | - | - |
| 21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 23 | Iron Tail | Steel | Physical | 100 | 75 |
| 27 | Return | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 28 | Dig | Ground | Physical | 80 | 100 |
| 29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special | 90 | 100 |
| 31 | Brick Break | Fighting | Physical | 75 | 100 |
| 32 | Double Team | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical | 60 | ∞ |
| 42 | Facade | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 43 | Secret Power | Normal | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 44 | Rest | Psychic | Status | - | - |
| 45 | Attract | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | Special | 120 | 70 |
| 55 | Brine | Water | Special | 65 | 100 |
| 56 | Fling | Dark | Physical | - | 100 |
| 58 | Endure | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 |
| 68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical | 150 | 90 |
| 70 | Flash | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 77 | Psych Up | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 78 | Captivate | Normal | Status | - | 100 |
| 82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status | - | - |
| 83 | Natural Gift | Normal | Physical | - | 100 |
| 87 | Swagger | Normal | Status | - | 90 |
| 90 | Substitute | Normal | Status | - | - |
| Yellow | Route 6 |
|---|---|
| Gold Silver |
Route 6, 35, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver |
| Crystal | Route 6, 35, Ilex Forest |
| Sapphire Ruby |
Safari Zone |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
Berry Forest, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Seafoam Islands |
| Emerald | Safari Zone |
| Pearl Diamond |
Route 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 214, 225, 226, 230, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Lake Acuity, more Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path, Resort Area, Sendoff Spring, Twinleaf Town |
| Platinum | Route 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 214, 225, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, more Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path, Resort Area, Sendoff Spring, Twinleaf Town |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Route 6, 35, Cerulean Cave, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver, Seafoam Islands |
| White Black |
Route 11, 14, Village Bridge |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 11, 14, Abundant Shrine, Village Bridge, Nature Sanctuary, Seaside Cave, 22, 23 |
| Speed | ★ ★ ★ |
|---|---|
| Power | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Skill | ★ ★ ★ |
| Stamina | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
| Jump | ★ ★ ★ ★ |
★ Minimum ★ Base stat ★ Maximum