Mixed
Balanced
85Speed · Above Avg

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.

Base Stats
High
HP80
C
Attack82
C
Defense78
C
Sp. Atk95
B
Sp. Def80
C
Speed85
C
Total500
Details
Catch Rate
Challenging75 / 255
Growth Rate
Medium Fast1M XP
Height1.7 m
Weight76.6 kg
Base XP175
Abilities
DampPopular
Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Cloud NineNiche
Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
Swift SwimHA
Doubles Speed during rain.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

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.

Golduck Weakness and Resistance Chart
DamageTypes
2x (Weak)Electric, Grass
0.5x (Resist)Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Type ChartGood
2Weak
4Resist
0Immune
Score0
Gen V Type Chart
  • Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
  • Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
4xCritical
None
¼xResist
None
0xImmune
None
How to Beat Golduck in Black 2 & White 2 (Best Counters)
Roserade
Roserade
GrassPoison
B
Available Moves
Moves
  • Energy BallTM53
  • Magical LeafLv. 1
  • Mega DrainLv. 1
Damage vs Golduck
Energy Ball 2x
97-114%KO
Magical Leaf 2x
66-77%
Mega Drain 2x
44-52%
View Roserade builds →

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

2 Forms
Stat Comparison 2 Stages
Psyduck
Water
Golduck
Water
HP
50
80+30
ATK
52
82+30
DEF
48
78+30
SP.ATK
65
95+30
SP.DEF
50
80+30
SPE
55
85+30
BST
320D-Tier
500C-Tier+180
ROLE
Balanced
Balanced
TYPE
Utility
Mixed

Breeding

Very Easy

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.

Egg Groups
GroundWater1
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
13moves
Breed With (best first)
raichuazumarillpikachunidokingampharosblastoiseferaligatrkingdraswampertrhydonslowbroslowking

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

Experimental
Physical Tank
Ability
Damp
Item
Sitrus BerryRECOVERY
Best Nature for Golduck
HardyNEUTRAL

Golduck best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Physical Tank Moveset

  • SurfSTAB
  • Water PulseSTAB
  • Rock Smash
  • StrengthCoverage

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

Lv 1
Aqua Jet+1
D4010020Water
Lv 1
Scratch
4010035Normal
Lv 1
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 1
Water Sport
15Water
Lv 4
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 8
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 11
Disable
D10020Normal
Lv 15
Confusion
D5010025Psychic
Lv 18
Water Pulse
S6010020Water
Lv 22
Fury Swipes
188015Normal
Lv 25
Screech
8540Normal
Lv 29
Zen Headbutt
D809015Psychic
Lv 32
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Lv 38
Soak
10020Water
Lv 43
Psych Up
10Normal
Lv 49
Amnesia
D20Psychic
Lv 54
Hydro Pump
B120805Water
Lv 60
Wonder Room
10Psychic

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
TM45
Attract
C10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
C120705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM04
Calm Mind
C20Psychic
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
HM06
Dive
C8010010Water
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
D10020Normal
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
C120705Fighting
TM21
Frustration
10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM07
Hail
10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM01
Hone Claws
D15Dark
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
C9510010Ice
TM16
Light Screen
C30Psychic
TM47
Low Sweep
D6010020Fighting
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
10Normal
TM29
Psychic
C9010010Psychic
TM03
Psyshock
C8010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
TM94
Rock Smash
S4010015Fighting
TM48
Round
6010015Normal
TM55
Scald
C8010015Water
TM65
Shadow Claw
D7010015Ghost
HM04
Strength
S8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
HM03
Surf
S9510015Water
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM19
Telekinesis
15Psychic
TM06
Toxic
C9010Poison
HM05
Waterfall
C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Confuse Ray
D10010Ghost
Egg
Cross Chop
C100805Fighting
Egg
Encore
C1005Normal
Egg
Foresight
D40Normal
Egg
Future Sight
C10010010Psychic
Egg
Hypnosis
6020Psychic
Egg
Mud Bomb
658510Ground
Egg
Psybeam
C6510020Psychic
Egg
Refresh
D20Normal
Egg
Secret Power
7010020Normal
Egg
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Egg
Synchronoise
12010015Psychic
Egg
Yawn
10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut
Tutor
Aqua Tail
C909010Water
Tutor
Ice Punch
C7510015Ice
Tutor
Icy Wind
D559515Ice
Tutor
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
Tutor
Low Kick
D10020Fighting
Tutor
Role Play
10Psychic
Tutor
Signal Beam
C7510015Bug
Tutor
Sleep Talk
D10Normal
Tutor
Snore
4010015Normal
Tutor
Wonder Room
10Psychic
Tutor
Worry Seed
10010Grass
Tutor
Zen Headbutt
D809015Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Gen 4
Brine
C6510010Water
Gen 4
Captivate
10020Normal
Gen 3
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Gen 3
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Gen 4
Endure+4
D10Normal
Gen 4
Focus Punch-3
B15010020Fighting
Gen 4
Fury Cutter
209520Bug
Gen 4
Headbutt
D7010015Normal
Gen 3
Mega Kick
120755Normal
Gen 3
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
10Normal
Gen 4
Mud-Slap
D2010010Ground
Gen 4
Natural Gift
10015Normal
Gen 3
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting
Gen 4
Swift
6020Normal
Gen 4
Whirlpool
D358515Water

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.

  1. Psyduck
    Step 1Catch Psyduck
    Floccesy Ranch
    White 2Grass Lv.5 Facility
    UncommonEarly
    Any
    Floccesy Ranch
    Black 2Grass Lv.5 Facility
    UncommonEarly
    Any
  2. Golduck
    Step 2Golduck
    Route 14
    Black 2Grass Lv.34-35 Route
    CommonLate
    Any
    Route 14
    White 2Grass Lv.34-35 Route
    CommonLate
    Any
    Seaside Cave - 1F
    White 2Grass Lv.34-36 Cave
    CommonLate
    Any
    Seaside Cave - 1F
    Black 2Grass Lv.34-36 Cave
    CommonLate
    Any
    Village Bridge
    Black 2Grass Lv.36-38
    CommonLate
    Any
    Village Bridge
    White 2Grass Lv.36-38
    CommonLate
    Any
    Route 14
    Black 2Grass Lv.37-39 Route
    CommonLate
    AnyDouble grass
    Route 14
    White 2Grass Lv.38-39 Route
    CommonLate
    AnyDouble grass
    Village Bridge
    Black 2Grass Lv.40-42
    CommonLate
    AnyDouble grass
    Village Bridge
    White 2Grass Lv.40-42
    CommonLate
    AnyDouble grass
    Abundant Shrine
    Black 2Grass Lv.34 Ruins
    UncommonLate
    Any
    Abundant Shrine
    White 2Grass Lv.34 Ruins
    UncommonLate
    Any
    Route 11
    Black 2Grass Lv.36 Route
    UncommonLate
    Any
    Route 11
    White 2Grass Lv.36 Route
    UncommonLate
    Any
    Abundant Shrine
    Black 2Grass Lv.38 Ruins
    UncommonLate
    AnyDouble grass
    Abundant Shrine
    White 2Grass Lv.38 Ruins
    UncommonLate
    AnyDouble grass
    Route 11
    Black 2Grass Lv.40 Route
    UncommonLate
    AnyDouble grass
    Route 11
    White 2Grass Lv.40 Route
    UncommonLate
    AnyDouble grass
    Route 22
    Black 2Grass Lv.40 Route
    UncommonLate
    Any
    Route 22
    White 2Grass Lv.40 Route
    UncommonLate
    Any
    Seaside Cave - B1F
    White 2Grass Lv.40 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Any
    Seaside Cave - B1F
    Black 2Grass Lv.40 Cave
    UncommonLate
    Any
    Route 22
    Black 2Grass Lv.45 Route
    UncommonLate
    AnyDouble grass
    Route 22
    White 2Grass Lv.45 Route
    UncommonLate
    AnyDouble grass
    Route 23
    White 2Grass Lv.50 Route
    UncommonPost
    Any
    Route 23
    Black 2Grass Lv.50 Route
    UncommonPost
    Any
    Route 23
    White 2Grass Lv.55 Route
    UncommonPost
    AnyDouble grass
    Route 23
    Black 2Grass Lv.55 Route
    UncommonPost
    AnyDouble grass
    Nature Preserve
    White 2Grass Lv.57
    UncommonPost
    Any
    Nature Preserve
    Black 2Grass Lv.57
    UncommonPost
    Any
    Nature Sanctuary
    White 2Grass Lv.57
    UncommonPost
    Any
    Nature Sanctuary
    Black 2Grass Lv.57
    UncommonPost
    Any
    Nature Preserve
    White 2Grass Lv.65
    UncommonPost
    AnyDouble grass
    Nature Preserve
    Black 2Grass Lv.65
    UncommonPost
    AnyDouble grass
    Nature Sanctuary
    Black 2Grass Lv.65
    UncommonPost
    AnyDouble grass
    Nature Sanctuary
    White 2Grass Lv.65
    UncommonPost
    AnyDouble grass
    or 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.

  • In Black 2 & White 2, watch for Raikou (Electric) and Venusaur (Grass) when using Golduck. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 2 weaknesses means fewer dedicated counters to worry about.

  • 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.

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