Golduck.
BST 500 · water
Golduck is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
Golduck base stats
BST 500 · ranges at level 100Golduck weaknesses and resistances
damage taken from each attacking typeGolduck abilities
3 total · 1 hiddenGolduck evolution line
2 stages
Best Golduck moves
gen 9 learnset · sorted by base powerGolduck moves
gen 9 · 101 moves · 19 level-up · 64 TM/HM · 18 tutorGolduck Pokédex entries
8 generations · newest firstThis Pokémon lives in gently flowing rivers. It paddles through the water with its long limbs, putting its graceful swimming skills on display.
Old tales tell of Golduck punishing those that defiled its river. The guilty were dragged into the water and taken away.
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.
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.
It swims along the banks of lakes and catches fish Pokémon. It takes them to the shore and quietly eats them up.
Even fast-swimming fish Pokémon can be disabled by Golduck. It brings them to a standstill and seizes them.
A professional swimmer, it can continue swimming for two days straight by waving its long tail skillfully.
Its long, slim limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes.
It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously.
The forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc.
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.
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.
It is seen swimming dynamically and elegantly using its well-developed limbs and flippers.
When its forehead shines mysteriously, Golduck can use the full extent of its power.
A Pokémon that lives in lakes. It swims faster than any human swimming champion.
The flippers of its well-developed limbs give it shocking speed. It is the best swimmer among Pokémon.
It is seen swimming dynamically and elegantly using its well-developed limbs and flippers.
When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow.
It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously.
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.
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.
A GOLDUCK is an adept swimmer. It sometimes joins competitive swimmers in training. It uses psychic powers when its forehead shimmers with light.
The forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc.
Often seen swimming elegantly by lakeshores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster Kappa.
When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its fore head somehow be gins to glow.
It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use tele kinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously.
It swims grace fully along on the quiet, slow-moving rivers and lakes of which it is so fond.
Often seen swim ming elegantly by lake shores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster, Kappa.
Its slim and long limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swim ming gracefully in lakes.
Golduck species data
gen I species · breeding and trainingAbout Golduck
Golduck is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). This Pokémon lives in gently flowing rivers. It paddles through the water with its long limbs, putting its graceful swimming skills on display. Golduck stands 1.7 m (5'07") tall and weighs 76.6 kg (168.9 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokémon.
Golduck base stats
Golduck has a base stat total of 500, which is above average, giving it solid potential in battle. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 95 (good), while its lowest is Defense at 78 (average). Golduck excels as a special attacker. Golduck is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.
Golduck weaknesses and resistances
As a Water-type, Golduck is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Golduck 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.
Golduck abilities
Golduck's abilities include Damp, Cloud Nine, Swift Swim. Damp prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.. Cloud Nine negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself. Its Hidden Ability is Swift Swim, which doubles Speed during rain.
Golduck moves and learnset
Golduck can learn 101 moves in Generation 9, including 19 by leveling up, 64 via TM/HM, and 18 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Aqua Tail (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Golduck can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal).
Training Golduck
Golduck has a moderate capture rate of 75 (29.4%), meaning it may take a few attempts to catch. Defeating Golduck yields 2 Sp. Attack EVs. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Golduck belongs to the Water1 and Ground egg groups. Golduck is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Psyduck → Golduck).
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