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.
When its forehead shines mysteriously, Golduck can use the full extent of its power.
When its forehead shines mysteriously, Golduck can use the full extent of its power.
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)
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x50-60% Vine Whip 2x30-36% | ||
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x40-48% Mega Drain 2x24-30% Absorb 2x14-18% | ||
Mareep Electric | D | |
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x66-78% Mega Drain 2x34-42% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x86-102%KO Mega Drain 2x43-51% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x46-55% Razor Leaf 2x34-42% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Snivy builds →Energy Ball 2x46-55% Leaf Tornado 2x34-42% Vine Whip 2x26-32% | ||
Sunkern Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Sunkern builds →Energy Ball 2x38-46% Razor Leaf 2x26-32% Mega Drain 2x18-23% Absorb 2x11-14% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x68-80% Mega Drain 2x31-37% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x89-105%KO Mega Drain 2x41-49% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x87-102%KO Giga Drain 2x73-87% Needle Arm 2x49-59% Mega Drain 2x39-46% | ||
Sewaddle BugGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Sewaddle builds →Energy Ball 2x44-53% Razor Leaf 2x34-40% | ||
Snivy Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodAspertia City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Snivy builds →Leaf Blade 2x46-56% Energy Ball 2x46-56% Leaf Tornado 2x36-43% Vine Whip 2x26-31% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x96-114%KO Magical Leaf 2x66-78% Mega Drain 2x44-53% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Leavanny builds →Energy Ball 2x61-72% Razor Leaf 2x52-61% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x66-78% Mega Drain 2x31-36% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x87-103%KO Mega Drain 2x40-47% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Maractus builds →Energy Ball 2x84-100%KO Giga Drain 2x70-83% Needle Arm 2x49-58% Mega Drain 2x40-47% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x95-112%KO Magical Leaf 2x64-76% Mega Drain 2x43-51% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x83-98% Energy Ball 2x59-71% Razor Leaf 2x51-61% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x64-76% Mega Drain 2x31-37% | ||
Lilligant Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lilligant builds →Energy Ball 2x85-100%KO Mega Drain 2x39-46% | ||
Maractus Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Maractus builds →Petal Dance 2x110-129%KO Energy Ball 2x83-98% Giga Drain 2x68-80% Needle Arm 2x50-59% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x95-113%KO Magical Leaf 2x64-77% Mega Drain 2x44-52% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 2x73-87% Giga Drain 2x61-72% Magical Leaf 2x49-58% | ||
Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x87-103%KO Giga Drain 2x73-87% Vine Whip 2x42-50% Mega Drain 2x39-46% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Leavanny builds →Leaf Blade 2x83-99% Energy Ball 2x61-72% Razor Leaf 2x51-60% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x64-77% Mega Drain 2x30-36% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Roserade builds →Energy Ball 2x97-114%KO Magical Leaf 2x66-77% Mega Drain 2x44-52% | ||
Virizion GrassFighting | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 11 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Virizion builds →Energy Ball 2x74-87% Giga Drain 2x62-74% Magical Leaf 2x51-60% | ||
Tangrowth Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Tangrowth builds →Energy Ball 2x87-103%KO Giga Drain 2x72-85% Vine Whip 2x43-50% Mega Drain 2x39-46% | ||
Leavanny BugGrass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Leavanny builds →Leaf Storm 2x87-103%KO Leaf Blade 2x84-99% Energy Ball 2x61-72% Razor Leaf 2x52-62% | ||
Whimsicott Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Whimsicott builds →Energy Ball 2x66-77% Mega Drain 2x31-37% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2 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 2 & White 2 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
Breadth over depth defines this movepool. Golduck won't stack one type's damage ceiling, but coverage across 10 types means it always has an effective option. Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Golduck in Black 2 & White 2
high spawn rates across 36 locations for Golduck in late-game 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 2 & White 2
The path to Golduck starts with Psyduck at Lv. 5-65 via walking encounters. 2 catchable stages total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch PsyduckFloccesy RanchWhite 2Grass Lv.5 FacilityUncommonEarlyAnyFloccesy RanchBlack 2Grass Lv.5 FacilityUncommonEarlyAny
Step 2Golduck ✓Route 14Black 2Grass Lv.34-35 RouteCommonLateAnyRoute 14White 2Grass Lv.34-35 RouteCommonLateAnySeaside Cave - 1FWhite 2Grass Lv.34-36 CaveCommonLateAnySeaside Cave - 1FBlack 2Grass Lv.34-36 CaveCommonLateAnyVillage BridgeBlack 2Grass Lv.36-38CommonLateAnyVillage BridgeWhite 2Grass Lv.36-38CommonLateAnyRoute 14Black 2Grass Lv.37-39 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 14White 2Grass Lv.38-39 RouteCommonLateAnyDouble grassVillage BridgeBlack 2Grass Lv.40-42CommonLateAnyDouble grassVillage BridgeWhite 2Grass Lv.40-42CommonLateAnyDouble grassAbundant ShrineBlack 2Grass Lv.34 RuinsUncommonLateAnyAbundant ShrineWhite 2Grass Lv.34 RuinsUncommonLateAnyRoute 11Black 2Grass Lv.36 RouteUncommonLateAnyRoute 11White 2Grass Lv.36 RouteUncommonLateAnyAbundant ShrineBlack 2Grass Lv.38 RuinsUncommonLateAnyDouble grassAbundant ShrineWhite 2Grass Lv.38 RuinsUncommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 11Black 2Grass Lv.40 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 11White 2Grass Lv.40 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 22Black 2Grass Lv.40 RouteUncommonLateAnyRoute 22White 2Grass Lv.40 RouteUncommonLateAnySeaside Cave - B1FWhite 2Grass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateAnySeaside Cave - B1FBlack 2Grass Lv.40 CaveUncommonLateAnyRoute 22Black 2Grass Lv.45 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 22White 2Grass Lv.45 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 23White 2Grass Lv.50 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 23Black 2Grass Lv.50 RouteUncommonPostAnyRoute 23White 2Grass Lv.55 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassRoute 23Black 2Grass Lv.55 RouteUncommonPostAnyDouble grassNature PreserveWhite 2Grass Lv.57UncommonPostAnyNature PreserveBlack 2Grass Lv.57UncommonPostAnyNature SanctuaryWhite 2Grass Lv.57UncommonPostAnyNature SanctuaryBlack 2Grass Lv.57UncommonPostAnyNature PreserveWhite 2Grass Lv.65UncommonPostAnyDouble grassNature PreserveBlack 2Grass Lv.65UncommonPostAnyDouble grassNature SanctuaryBlack 2Grass Lv.65UncommonPostAnyDouble grassNature SanctuaryWhite 2Grass Lv.65UncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Psyduck (Step 1)
Golduck Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, 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 2 & White 2, 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
