Golduck
Golduck is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Pokédex data
National № | 0055 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 80 | 270 | 364 | |
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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.
Evolution chart
Golduck changes
- In Generation 1, Golduck has a base Special stat of 80.
- In Generations 1-4, Golduck has a base experience yield of 174.
- In Generations 2-7, Golduck has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
Red Blue |
Often seen swimming elegantly by lake shores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster, Kappa. |
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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. |
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1 | Aqua Jet | Water | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
1 | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
1 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100 | |
1 | Water Gun | Water | 40 | 100 | |
9 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80 | |
12 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
15 | Disable | Normal | — | 100 | |
18 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
21 | Screech | Normal | — | 85 | |
24 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
27 | Soak | Water | — | 100 | |
30 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
36 | Amnesia | Psychic | — | — | |
40 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
45 | Wonder Room | Psychic | — | — |
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. |
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Clear Smog | Poison | 50 | — | |
Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
Cross Chop | Fighting | 100 | 80 | |
Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 100 | |
Simple Beam | Normal | — | 100 | |
Yawn | Normal | — | — |
Moves learnt by TM
Golduck is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Moves learnt by level up
Golduck learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Bubble | Water | 40 | 100 | |
6 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
18 | Hypnosis | Psychic | — | 60 | |
25 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
34 | Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
43 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 |
Move Tutor moves
Golduck can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
Ice Punch | Ice | 75 | 100 | |
Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
Tri Attack | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Golduck sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | |||||||||
Shiny | — | — | — |
Where to find Golduck
Other languages
English | Golduck |
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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 |
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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