Golduck

Golduck is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pokédex data

National № 0055
Type Water
Species Duck Pokémon
Height 1.7 m (5′07″)
Weight 76.6 kg (168.9 lbs)
Abilities 1. Damp
2. Cloud Nine
Swift Swim (hidden ability)
Local № 0055 (Yellow/Red/Blue)
0139 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0159 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0055 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0044 (Diamond/Pearl)
0044 (Platinum)
0141 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0029 (Black 2/White 2)
0060 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0166 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0090 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0108 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0055 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0044 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0069 (Legends: Arceus)
0056 (Scarlet/Violet)
0147 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield 2 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 75 (9.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 175
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field, Water 1
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

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 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Golduck.

Evolution chart

(Level 33)

Golduck changes

Pokédex entries

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 When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow.
Silver 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.
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.
Emerald A GOLDUCK is an adept swimmer. It sometimes joins competitive swimmers in training. It uses psychic powers when its forehead shimmers with light.
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 It is seen swimming dynamically and elegantly using its well-developed limbs and flippers.
HeartGold When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow.
SoulSilver It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously.
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.
X It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously.
Y The forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc.
Omega 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.
Alpha 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.
Sun It is said that the red part of its forehead grants supernatural powers to those who possess one, so it was over-hunted in the past.
Moon It swims along the banks of lakes and catches fish Pokémon. It takes them to the shore and quietly eats them up.
Ultra Sun Even fast-swimming fish Pokémon can be disabled by Golduck. It brings them to a standstill and seizes them.
Ultra Moon A professional swimmer, it can continue swimming for two days straight by waving its long tail skillfully.
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Its long, slim limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes.
Sword This Pokémon lives in gently flowing rivers. It paddles through the water with its long limbs, putting its graceful swimming skills on display.
Shield Old tales tell of Golduck punishing those that defiled its river. The guilty were dragged into the water and taken away.
Brilliant Diamond This Pokémon lives in lakes. It swims faster than any world-class swimmer.
Shining Pearl The flippers of its well-developed limbs give it shocking speed. It is the best swimmer among Pokémon.
Legends: Arceus Its body is strong, and it has webbing on its hands and feet. Golduck can swim easily through rough seas, clawing its way through the high waves.
Scarlet When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow.
Violet It swims gracefully along on the quiet, slow-moving rivers and lakes of which it is so fond.

Moves learned by Golduck

Moves learnt by level up

Golduck learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1Aqua JetWaterPhysical 40 100
1ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
1Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
9Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
12Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
15DisableNormalStatus 100
18Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
21ScreechNormalStatus 85
24Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
27SoakWaterStatus 100
30Psych UpNormalStatus
36AmnesiaPsychicStatus
40Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
45Wonder RoomPsychicStatus

Egg moves

Golduck learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Golduck gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Clear SmogPoisonSpecial 50
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
Cross ChopFightingPhysical 100 80
HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
Simple BeamNormalStatus 100
YawnNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Golduck is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

TM
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
01Take DownNormalPhysical 90 85
07ProtectNormalStatus
11Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
12Low KickFightingPhysical 100
16PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
17Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
18ThiefDarkPhysical 60 100
20TrailblazeGrassPhysical 50 100
22Chilling WaterWaterSpecial 50 100
25FacadeNormalPhysical 70 100
32SwiftNormalSpecial 60
34Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
35Mud ShotGroundSpecial 55 95
39Low SweepFightingPhysical 65 100
43FlingDarkPhysical 100
47EndureNormalStatus
50Rain DanceWaterStatus
54PsyshockPsychicSpecial 80 100
55DigGroundPhysical 80 100
58Brick BreakFightingPhysical 75 100
59Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
61Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
66Body SlamNormalPhysical 85 100
69Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
70Sleep TalkNormalStatus
75Light ScreenPsychicStatus
77WaterfallWaterPhysical 80 100
80MetronomeNormalStatus
81Grass KnotGrassSpecial 100
85RestPsychicStatus
87TauntDarkStatus 100
98Skill SwapPsychicStatus
101Power GemRockSpecial 80 100
103SubstituteNormalStatus
110LiquidationWaterPhysical 85 100
120PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
122EncoreNormalStatus 100
123SurfWaterSpecial 90 100
128AmnesiaPsychicStatus
129Calm MindPsychicStatus
130Helping HandNormalStatus
135Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
140Nasty PlotDarkStatus
142Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80
143BlizzardIceSpecial 110 70
152Giga ImpactNormalPhysical 150 90
158Focus BlastFightingSpecial 120 70
163Hyper BeamNormalSpecial 150 90
171Tera BlastNormalSpecial 80 100
174HazeIceStatus
181Knock OffDarkPhysical 65 100
184Vacuum WaveFightingSpecial 40 100
192Focus PunchFightingPhysical 150 100
196Flip TurnWaterPhysical 60 100
203Psych UpNormalStatus
204Double-EdgeNormalPhysical 120 100
205EndeavorNormalPhysical 100
208WhirlpoolWaterSpecial 35 85
209Muddy WaterWaterSpecial 90 85
217Future SightPsychicSpecial 120 100
228Psychic NoisePsychicSpecial 75 100

Moves learnt by level up

Golduck learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BubbleWaterSpecial 40 100
6ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
11Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
18HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
25Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
34Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
43Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80

Move Tutor moves

Golduck can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Golduck sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Golduck sprite from Red & Blue Golduck sprite from Silver Golduck sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Golduck sprite from Diamond & Pearl Golduck sprite from Black & White Golduck sprite from X & Y Golduck sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Golduck sprite from Sword & Shield Golduck sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Golduck Shiny sprite from Silver Golduck Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Golduck Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Golduck Shiny sprite from Black & White Golduck Shiny sprite from X & Y Golduck Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Golduck

Red
Blue
Seafoam Islands
Yellow Route 6
Gold
Silver
Crystal
Route 6, 35, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver
Ruby
Sapphire
Safari Zone
FireRed Berry Forest, Cape Brink, Cerulean Cave, Seafoam Islands
LeafGreen Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Safari Zone
Diamond
Pearl
Route 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 214, 225, 226, 230, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Lake Acuity, 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, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path, Resort Area, Sendoff Spring, Twinleaf Town
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 6, 35, Cerulean Cave, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver, Seafoam Islands
Black
White
Route 11, 14, Village Bridge
Black 2
White 2
Route 11, 14, 22, 23, Abundant Shrine, Village Bridge, Nature Sanctuary, Seaside Cave, Nature Preserve
X
Y
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Psyduck
Sun
Moon
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Poni Gauntlet, Vast Poni Canyon
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Cerulean Cave
Sword
Shield
Evolve Psyduck
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 214, 225, 226, 230, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path, Resort Area, Sendoff Spring, Twinleaf Town
Legends: Arceus Bathers' Lagoon, Gapejaw Bog, Golden Lowlands, Holm of Trials, Lonely Spring, Spring Path, Wayward Wood
Scarlet
Violet
Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three), Glaseado Mountain, South Paldean Sea

Other languages

English Golduck
Japanese ゴルダック (Golduck)
German Entoron
French Akwakwak
Italian Golduck
Spanish Golduck
Korean 골덕 (goldeok)
Chinese (Simplified) 哥达鸭
Chinese (Traditional) 哥達鴨

 

English Duck Pokémon
Japanese あひるポケモン
German Enten-Pokémon
French Pokémon Canard
Italian Pokémon Papero
Spanish Pokémon Pato
Korean 오리포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 鸭宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 鴨寶可夢

Name origin

gold
a color (oddly this applies to Psyduck more)
duck
a species of bird