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
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
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.
Moves learnt by TM
Golduck is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
07 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Water Pulse | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
12 | Low Kick | Fighting | ![]() | — | 100 |
16 | Psybeam | Psychic | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | ![]() | — | 100 |
18 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
20 | Trailblaze | Grass | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
22 | Chilling Water | Water | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
32 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
34 | Icy Wind | Ice | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
35 | Mud Shot | Ground | ![]() | 55 | 95 |
39 | Low Sweep | Fighting | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
43 | Fling | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
47 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
54 | Psyshock | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
55 | Dig | Ground | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
58 | Brick Break | Fighting | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | ![]() | 80 | 90 |
61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
66 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
69 | Ice Punch | Ice | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
75 | Light Screen | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
77 | Waterfall | Water | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
80 | Metronome | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
81 | Grass Knot | Grass | ![]() | — | 100 |
85 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
87 | Taunt | Dark | ![]() | — | 100 |
98 | Skill Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
101 | Power Gem | Rock | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
103 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
110 | Liquidation | Water | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
120 | Psychic | Psychic | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
122 | Encore | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
123 | Surf | Water | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
128 | Amnesia | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
135 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
140 | Nasty Plot | Dark | ![]() | — | — |
142 | Hydro Pump | Water | ![]() | 110 | 80 |
143 | Blizzard | Ice | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
152 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | ![]() | 120 | 70 |
163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
174 | Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
181 | Knock Off | Dark | ![]() | 65 | 100 |
184 | Vacuum Wave | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
192 | Focus Punch | Fighting | ![]() | 150 | 100 |
196 | Flip Turn | Water | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
203 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
204 | Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
205 | Endeavor | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
208 | Whirlpool | Water | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
209 | Muddy Water | Water | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
217 | Future Sight | Psychic | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
228 | Psychic Noise | Psychic | ![]() | 75 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Golduck learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
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 |
- In other generations
- 1
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
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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Where to find Golduck
Red Blue |
Seafoam Islands |
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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 |
Answers to Golduck questions
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