55: Golduck

Essentials

Golduck

Duck Pokémon

Abilities

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.

Hidden Ability

Swift Swim: Doubles Speed during rain.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 55
Kanto: 55
Original Johto: 139
Original Hoenn: 159
Original Sinnoh: 44
Extended Sinnoh: 44
Updated Johto: 141
Updated Unova: 29
Central Kalos: 60
New Hoenn: 166
Original Alola: 90
Original Melemele: 90
Original Akala: 33
Original Ula'ula: 50
Original Poni: 40
Updated Alola: 108
Updated Melemele: 108
Updated Akala: 33
Updated Ula'ula: 53
Updated Poni: 52

Names

Japanese: ゴルダック (gorudakku)
: ゴルダック
Official roomaji: Golduck
Korean: 골덕
Chinese: 哥達鴨
: 哥达鸭
French: Akwakwak
German: Entoron
Spanish: Golduck
Italian: Golduck

Breeding

Gender

½ male, ½ female

Egg groups

Water 1
Field

Hatch counter

Steps to hatch

5355 / 2805

Compatibility

Training

Base EXP

175

Effort points

2 Special Attack

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

medium

Wild held items

		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing
		nothing

Evolution

Compare this family

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Psyduck	Golduck Level up, starting at level 33

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	80	74.1	333	364
Attack	82	57.3	232	263
Defense	78	60.4	224	255
Special Attack	95	74.8	258	289
Special Defense	80	64.0	228	259
Speed	85	68.3	238	269
Total	500	70.4

Pokéathlon Performance

Minimum; Base; Maximum

Speed
Power
Skill
Stamina
Jump
Total: 12/15/18

Flavor

Detailed flavor page covering all versions

Flavor Text

: 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.

: 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 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.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Duck Pokémon
Color: Blue
Cry
Habitat: water's edge
Footprint
Shape: Sciurine

Height

5'6.9"
1.7 m

Weight

766

168.9 lb
76.6 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Red

Seafoam Islands, 1F

Blue

Yellow

Route 6

Gold

Silver

Crystal

Ruby

Safari Zone, NW/mach bike area

Sapphire

Safari Zone, NW/mach bike area

Emerald

Safari Zone, NW/mach bike area

FireRed

Diamond

Pearl

Platinum

HeartGold

SoulSilver

Black

White

Black 2

White 2

Pal Park

Area: Pond
Score: 70
Rate: 20

Moves

Water moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

Special moves better suit Golduck's higher Special Attack, and have their class highlighted in green.

												Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
											—	Me First			20	—	—		Uses the target's move against it before it attacks, with power increased by half.
					—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Aqua Jet			20	40	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Water Sport			15	—	—		Halves all Fire-type damage.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Scratch			35	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
				—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
—	—	—	—									Disable			20	—	100%		Disables the target's last used move for 1-8 turns.
	—	—										Confusion			25	50	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
28	5	5	5	5	5	5	5	4	4	4	4	Tail Whip			30	—	100%		Lowers the target's Defense by one stage.
				9	9	9	9	8	8	8	7	Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
										11	10	Confusion			25	50	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
										15	13	Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
31	10	10	10	14	14	14	14	11	11			Disable			20	—	100%		Disables the target's last used move for 1-8 turns.
39	16	16	16	18	18	18	18	15	15			Confusion			25	50	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
				22	22	22	22	18	18	18	16	Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
48				27	27	27	27	22	22			Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
										22	19	Disable			20	—	100%		Disables the target's last used move for 1-8 turns.
	23	23	23	31	31	31	31	25	25		22	Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
								29	29	25	25	Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
										29		Screech			40	—	85%		Lowers the target's Defense by two stages.
								32	32	32	28	Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							37	38	38	38	31	Soak			20	—	100%		Changes the target's type to Water.
	31	31	31	37	37	37	44	43	43	43	36	Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
				44	44	44	50					Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
	44	44	44									Fury Swipes			15	18	80%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
				50	50	50	56	49	49	49	41	Amnesia			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Defense by two stages.
59	58	58	58	56	56	56	63	54	54	54	46	Hydro Pump			5	110	80%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							69	60	60	60	51	Wonder Room			10	—	—		All Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.
												Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Egg: Appears on a newly-hatched Pokémon, if the father had the same move.
Egg, learned by Psyduck but not Golduck
												Clear Smog			15	50	—		Removes all of the target's stat modifiers.
												Confuse Ray			10	—	100%		Confuses the target.
												Cross Chop			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
												Encore			5	—	100%		Forces the target to repeat its last used move every turn for 2 to 6 turns.
												Foresight			40	—	—		Forces the target to have no Evade, and allows it to be hit by Normal and Fighting moves even if it's a Ghost.
												Future Sight			10	120	100%		Hits the target two turns later.
												Hypnosis			20	—	60%		Puts the target to sleep.
												Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
												Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
												Mud Bomb			10	65	85%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
												Psybeam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
												Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
												Refresh			20	—	—		Cleanses the user of a burn, paralysis, or poison.
												Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
												Simple Beam			15	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Simple.
												Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
												Synchronoise			10	120	100%		Hits any Pokémon that shares a type with the user.
												Yawn			10	—	—		Target sleeps at the end of the next turn.
												Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
												Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
												Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
												Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
												Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
												Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
												Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
												Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
												Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
												Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
												Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
												Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
												Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
												Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
												Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
												Low Kick			20	*	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
												Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
												Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
												Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
												Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
												Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
												Role Play			10	—	—		Copies the target's ability.
												Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
												Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
												Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
												Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
												Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
												Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
												Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
												Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
												Wonder Room			10	—	—		All Pokémon's Defense and Special Defense are swapped for 5 turns.
												Worry Seed			10	—	100%		Changes the target's ability to Insomnia.
												Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
												Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
							01	01	01	01		Hone Claws			15	—	—		Raises the user's Attack and accuracy by one stage.
							03	03	03	03	03	Psyshock			10	80	100%		Inflicts damage based on the target's Defense, not Special Defense.
			01	01	01	01						Focus Punch			20	150	100%	-3	If the user takes damage before attacking, the attack is canceled.
			03	03	03	03						Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
			04	04	04	04	04	04	04	04	04	Calm Mind			20	—	—		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.
	01	01										Dynamic Punch			5	100	50%		Has a 100% chance to confuse the target.
	02	02										Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
	03	03										Curse			10	—	—		Ghosts pay half their max HP to hurt the target every turn. Others decrease Speed but raise Attack and Defense.
01												Mega Punch			20	80	85%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
05												Mega Kick			5	120	75%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	06	Toxic			10	—	90%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
	08	08										Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	09	09										Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
08												Body Slam			15	85	100%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
09												Take Down			20	90	85%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
10												Double-Edge			15	120	100%		User receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.
11												Bubble Beam			20	65	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
12												Water Gun			25	40	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
			07	07	07	07	07	07	07	07	07	Hail			10	—	—		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	10	Hidden Power			15	60	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
	13	13										Snore			15	50	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
13			13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	13	Ice Beam			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	14	Blizzard			5	110	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
							16	16	16	16	16	Light Screen			30	—	—		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.
	16	16										Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one stage.
	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	17	Protect			10	—	—	4	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	18	Rain Dance			5	—	—		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
	20	20										Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
							19	19				Telekinesis			15	—	—		Moves have 100% accuracy against the target for three turns.
16												Pay Day			20	40	100%		Scatters money on the ground worth five times the user's level.
	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	21	Frustration			20	*	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
	23	23	23	23	23	23						Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	27	Return			20	*	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
17												Submission			20	80	80%		User receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.
18												Counter			20	*	100%	-5	Inflicts twice the damage the user received from the last physical hit it took.
19												Seismic Toss			20	*	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
20												Rage			20	20	100%		If the user is hit after using this move, its Attack rises by one stage.
28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28	28		Dig			10	80	100%		User digs underground, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
	31	31										Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by one stage.
31												Mimic			10	—	—		Copies the target's last used move.
				29	29	29	29	29	29	29	29	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
			31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	32	Double Team			15	—	—		Raises the user's evasion by one stage.
			40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	—		Never misses.
			42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
			43	43	43	43						Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
34												Bide			10	*	—	1	User waits for two turns, then hits back for twice the damage it took.
	33	33										Ice Punch			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
	34	34										Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
	35	35										Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
39	39	39										Swift			20	60	—		Never misses.
40												Skull Bash			10	130	100%		Raises the user's Defense by one stage. User charges for one turn before attacking.
44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	44	Rest			10	—	—		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	45	Attract			15	—	100%		Target falls in love if it has the opposite gender, and has a 50% chance to refuse attacking the user.
	49	49										Fury Cutter			20	40	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
							47	47	47	47	47	Low Sweep			20	65	100%		Lowers the target's Speed by one stage.
							48	48	48	48	48	Round			15	60	100%		Has double power if it's used more than once per turn.
				52	52	52	52	52	52	52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one stage.
							55	55	55	55	55	Scald			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to burn the target.
				55	55	55						Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
				56	56	56	56	56	56	56	56	Fling			10	*	100%		Throws held item at the target; power depends on the item.
				58	58	58						Endure			10	—	—	4	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
				65	65	65	65	65	65	65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
				68	68	68	68	68	68	68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
				70	70	70	70	70	70	70		Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
				77	77	77	77	77	77	77	77	Psych Up			10	—	—		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
				78	78	78						Captivate			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's Special Attack by two stages if it's the opposite gender.
				82	82	82						Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
				83	83	83						Natural Gift			15	*	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
				87	87	87	87	87	87	87	87	Swagger			15	—	85%		Raises the target's Attack by two stages and confuses the target.
									88	88	88	Sleep Talk			10	—	—		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
50				90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	Substitute			10	—	—		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	H3	H3					94	Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
											98	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
										94		Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
							94	94	94			Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
									98	98		Power-Up Punch			20	40	100%		Raises the user's Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.
									100	100	100	Confide			20	—	—		Lowers the target's Special Attack by one stage.
							H3	H3	H3	H3		Surf			15	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4	H4		Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
							H5	H5	H5	H5		Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
	H5	H5	H5									Flash			20	—	100%		Lowers the target's accuracy by one stage.
	H6	H6				H5						Whirlpool			15	35	85%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
			H6	H6	H6	H6				H6		Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one stage.
	H7	H7	H7	H7	H7	H7						Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
				H8	H8	H8						Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
			H8				H6	H6		H7		Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.