Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Golduck flexibility. Sp. Atk barely edges ahead. But Defense isn't far off. Moderately hard to find and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 2 Sp. Atk EVs.
It is seen swimming dynamically and elegantly using its well-developed limbs and flippers.
It is seen swimming dynamically and elegantly using its well-developed limbs and flippers.
Golduck Weakness
Golduck's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Golduck can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Pansage Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodDreamyard Gift | ||
 Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodNuvema Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Snivy builds →Leaf Tornado 2x37-44% Vine Whip 2x29-35% | ||
 Blitzle Electric | D | |
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
 Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x104-122%KO Magical Leaf 2x53-63% | ||
 Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x89-107%KO Mega Drain 2x33-39% | ||
 Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x120-142%KO Mega Drain 2x43-51% | ||
 Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x70-83% Razor Leaf 2x39-47% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodNacrene City Gift | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x95-113%KO Magical Leaf 2x49-58% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x83-99% Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x113-133%KO Mega Drain 2x40-48% | ||
 Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x109-130%KO Giga Drain 2x69-82% Needle Arm 2x49-58% Mega Drain 2x40-48% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x64-75% Razor Leaf 2x38-44% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x96-114%KO Magical Leaf 2x51-60% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x86-102%KO Mega Drain 2x30-36% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x114-135%KO Mega Drain 2x40-48% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x112-132%KO Giga Drain 2x71-84% Needle Arm 2x51-60% Mega Drain 2x40-48% | ||
Swadloon BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Swadloon builds →Solar Beam 2x63-75% Razor Leaf 2x38-45% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x101-119%KO Magical Leaf 2x52-62% | ||
 Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x82-97% Razor Leaf 2x52-62% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x89-105%KO Mega Drain 2x32-38% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x117-138%KO Mega Drain 2x41-49% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Maractus builds →Solar Beam 2x114-135%KO Giga Drain 2x73-86% Needle Arm 2x50-59% Mega Drain 2x41-49% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x95-112%KO Giga Drain 2x62-73% Magical Leaf 2x50-59% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x78-93% Leaf Blade 2x83-98% Razor Leaf 2x51-61% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x85-100%KO Mega Drain 2x31-37% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x111-132%KO Mega Drain 2x39-46% | ||
 Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 2x70-83% Energy Ball 2x54-63% Horn Leech 2x68-80% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodPinwheel Forest Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Virizion builds →Solar Beam 2x96-113%KO Giga Drain 2x62-73% Magical Leaf 2x49-58% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Leavanny builds →Solar Beam 2x79-93% Leaf Blade 2x83-98% Razor Leaf 2x53-62% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Whimsicott builds →Solar Beam 2x87-102%KO Mega Drain 2x30-36% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lilligant builds →Solar Beam 2x113-133%KO Mega Drain 2x39-47% | ||
Sawsbuck NormalGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Sawsbuck builds →Solar Beam 2x71-84% Energy Ball 2x54-64% Horn Leech 2x67-80% | ||
In Black & White, Magnezone can KO Golduck with Thunderbolt (107-126%). Breloom's Bullet Seed hits Golduck for 40-47%.
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemAir Balloon NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Magnezone builds →Thunderbolt 2x107-126%KO Flash Cannon24-28% Volt Switch 2x84-99% | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Breloom builds →Mach Punch32-37% Bullet Seed 2x40-47% | ||
Black & White Evolution
Evolved from Psyduck. Golduck is the final form in this two-stage line. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+30 over Psyduck), and Golduck peaks at 500 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Golduck to get Psyduck eggs easily using 181 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Cross Chop, Encore and 10 more.
Black & White Golduck Best Moveset
Damp isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Sitrus Berry for a one-time health recovery at low HP and max HP and Attack EVs, Golduck fills the attacker slot reliably. Hardy nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Golduck best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Surf
- Water Pulse
- Rock Smash
- Strength
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Confuse Ray and Cross Chop from the egg pool give Golduck something extra. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Surf for STAB and coverage across 9 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Golduck in Black & White
high spawn rates across 12 locations for Golduck in endgame routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.
Where To Catch Golduck in Black & White
The path to Golduck starts with Psyduck at Lv. 47-59 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Obtain Psyduck
Step 2Golduck ✓Village BridgeWhiteGrass Lv.47-49CommonPostAnyVillage BridgeBlackGrass Lv.47-49CommonPostAnyVillage BridgeWhiteGrass Lv.57-59CommonPostAnyDouble grassVillage BridgeBlackGrass Lv.57-59CommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 11BlackGrass Lv.47 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 11WhiteGrass Lv.47 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 14WhiteGrass Lv.47 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 14BlackGrass Lv.47 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 11BlackGrass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 11WhiteGrass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 14WhiteGrass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 14BlackGrass Lv.57 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Psyduck (Step 1)
Golduck Guide
In Black & White, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Golduck. The 500 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Surf with Sitrus Berry is the standard set.
Swift Swim is what you want on Golduck. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Damp, Cloud Nine) work on paper but Swift Swim is what makes Golduck worth using.
Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Golduck is a mixed attacker with base 82 Attack and 95 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Black & White, run Surf, Waterpulse, Rocksmash, and Strength on Golduck. Surf is the most common pick at 17% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
One of the original 151, Golduck has appeared in 21 games — nearly every mainline game. From Red & Blue through the latest titles, it's rarely been left out of a regional Pokedex.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 5BW
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