An unusually even spread gives Ducklett flexibility. HP barely edges ahead. But Attack isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 HP EV.
When attacked, it uses its feathers to splash water, escaping under cover of the spray.
They are better at swimming than flying, and they happily eat their favorite food, peat moss, as they dive underwater.
Ducklett is weak to Electric and Rock. Watch out for Electric attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
Rhyperior can KO Ducklett with Stone Edge (243-287%). Jolteon threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (504-593%). Magnezone's Thunderbolt also KOs at 623-733%.
 Rhyperior GroundRock | A | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ducklett View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x243-287%KO | ||
 Jolteon Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ducklett View Jolteon builds →Thunderbolt 4x504-593%KO Volt Switch 4x393-462%KO Shadow Ball75-88% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Ducklett View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon69-81% Volt Switch 4x485-571%KO Thunderbolt 4x623-733%KO | ||
One evolution ahead. Ducklett grows into Swanna through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 168 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Ducklett easily with 73 breeding partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups.
Ducklett doesn't rely on pure speed. Heavy-Duty Boots gives it hazard immunity on every switch-in to stay healthy, and Timid nature still pushes offense. Surf and double STAB keep the pressure on while spread EVs balance power and survivability.
Best Build
Ducklett best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Support Moveset
- Defog
- Surf
- Roost
- Hurricane
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Aqua Jet
- Defog
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Aqua Jet
- Defog
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
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Moves
TMs carry this one. Ducklett learns Brave Bird and Hurricane naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Fairy and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Ducklett gets Air Cutter and Aqua Jet exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Ice coverage rounds out the picture alongside Brave Bird and Hurricane.
Egg moves make a real difference. Ducklett gets Air Cutter and Brine exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Ice coverage rounds out the picture alongside Brave Bird and Hurricane.
Egg moves make a real difference. Ducklett gets Air Cutter and Brine exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Ice coverage rounds out the picture alongside Brave Bird and Hurricane.
Ducklett doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Black, Black 2, or X to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
No wild encounters for Ducklett in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. It's available in Black, Black 2, or X and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
No wild encounters for Ducklett in Sun & Moon. It's available in Black, Black 2, or X and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Ducklett can't be caught in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Bring it over from Black, Black 2, or X instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Ducklett is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire.
Also found in:
Ducklett evolves into Swanna at level 35. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 305 BST.
Ducklett evolves into Swanna at level 35. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
You can run Ducklett through the first few routes without issues. 305 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Swanna as fast as you can.
Ducklett is catchable across 7 games. Debuted in Scarlet & Violet and most recently available in Black & White and Black 2 & White 2.
Ducklett joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves