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.
This Pokémon lives in lakes. It swims faster than any world-class swimmer.
The flippers of its well-developed limbs give it shocking speed. It is the best swimmer among Pokémon.
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 |
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Budew builds →Energy Ball 2x64-77% Giga Drain 2x51-62% Bullet Seed 2x18-23% Absorb 2x18-23% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Shinx builds →Volt Switch 2x44-54% Shock Wave 2x38-46% Charge Beam 2x38-46% Thunder Shock 2x31-38% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Pachirisu builds →Thunderbolt 2x50-61% Volt Switch 2x39-48% Shock Wave 2x39-48% Charge Beam 2x34-41% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Budew builds →Energy Ball 2x57-68% Giga Drain 2x45-55% Bullet Seed 2x16-20% Absorb 2x16-20% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Electrike builds →Thunderbolt 2x64-75% Volt Switch 2x50-61% Shock Wave 2x45-55% Charge Beam 2x39-48% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Shinx builds →Thunderbolt 2x50-61% Volt Switch 2x39-48% Shock Wave 2x34-41% Charge Beam 2x34-41% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x102-121%KO Energy Ball 2x78-93% Giga Drain 2x65-77% Razor Leaf 2x49-59% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x58-68% Thunderbolt 2x46-56% Volt Switch 2x36-43% Spark 2x36-43% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x65-77% Energy Ball 2x49-59% Giga Drain 2x41-49% Bullet Seed 2x12-15% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x73-87% Thunderbolt 2x60-71% Volt Switch 2x46-56% Thunder Fang 2x36-43% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x53-62% Thunderbolt 2x44-53% Volt Switch 2x36-43% Spark 2x44-53% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x102-121%KO Energy Ball 2x78-93% Giga Drain 2x65-77% Razor Leaf 2x49-59% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x58-68% Thunderbolt 2x46-56% Volt Switch 2x36-43% Spark 2x36-43% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x65-77% Energy Ball 2x49-59% Giga Drain 2x41-49% Bullet Seed 2x12-15% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x73-87% Thunderbolt 2x60-71% Volt Switch 2x46-56% Thunder Fang 2x36-43% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x53-62% Thunderbolt 2x44-53% Volt Switch 2x36-43% Spark 2x44-53% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x100-118%KO Energy Ball 2x75-89% Giga Drain 2x62-74% Razor Leaf 2x49-58% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x55-66% Thunderbolt 2x45-53% Volt Switch 2x35-42% Spark 2x33-39% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x64-76% Energy Ball 2x49-58% Giga Drain 2x42-50% Bullet Seed 2x13-16% | ||
Electrike Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Electrike builds →Thunder 2x69-82% Thunderbolt 2x58-68% Discharge 2x51-61% Volt Switch 2x46-55% | ||
Shinx Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Shinx builds →Thunder 2x51-61% Thunderbolt 2x42-50% Volt Switch 2x33-39% Spark 2x42-50% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x97-115%KO Energy Ball 2x74-88% Giga Drain 2x62-73% Razor Leaf 2x47-56% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x54-63% Thunderbolt 2x46-54% Volt Switch 2x35-41% Spark 2x33-39% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x106-124%KO Energy Ball 2x78-93% Giga Drain 2x66-78% Magical Leaf 2x54-63% | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Luxio builds →Thunder 2x64-76% Thunderbolt 2x54-63% Volt Switch 2x41-49% Spark 2x51-61% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x59-71% Thunderbolt 2x50-59% Discharge 2x46-54% Volt Switch 2x39-46% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x96-114%KO Energy Ball 2x73-86% Giga Drain 2x61-73% Razor Leaf 2x46-55% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x52-61% Thunderbolt 2x42-50% Discharge 2x39-45% Volt Switch 2x34-41% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x102-120%KO Energy Ball 2x77-91% Giga Drain 2x65-77% Magical Leaf 2x52-61% | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Luxio builds →Thunder 2x64-75% Thunderbolt 2x52-61% Volt Switch 2x42-50% Spark 2x52-61% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x60-70% Thunderbolt 2x50-59% Discharge 2x44-52% Volt Switch 2x39-45% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x96-114%KO Energy Ball 2x73-86% Giga Drain 2x61-73% Razor Leaf 2x46-55% | ||
Pachirisu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Pachirisu builds →Thunder 2x52-61% Thunderbolt 2x42-50% Discharge 2x39-45% Volt Switch 2x34-41% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x102-120%KO Energy Ball 2x77-91% Giga Drain 2x65-77% Magical Leaf 2x52-61% | ||
Luxio Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Luxio builds →Thunder 2x64-75% Thunderbolt 2x52-61% Volt Switch 2x42-50% Spark 2x52-61% | ||
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Voltorb builds →Thunder 2x60-70% Thunderbolt 2x50-59% Discharge 2x44-52% Volt Switch 2x39-45% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Rillaboom can KO Golduck with Wood Hammer (172-202%). Regieleki's Thunderbolt also KOs at 98-116%.
Rillaboom Grass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Rillaboom builds →U Turn34-40% Wood Hammer 2x172-202%KO | ||
Zeraora Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemAir Balloon NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Zeraora builds →Drain Punch30-36% | ||
Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemMagnet NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x77-91% Electroweb 2x61-72% Thunderbolt 2x98-116%KO | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 131 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Clear Smog, Confuse Ray, Cross Chop and 6 more.
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Golduck Best Moveset
One guaranteed turn is all Golduck needs. Focus Sash buys it, max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs make it count, and Swiftswim adds something extra. The goal: deal early damage and deal damage with Surf. The remaining moves gives it play beyond just the lead turn.
Best Build
Golduck best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Rain Dance
- Clear Smog
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Utility Moveset
- Protect
- Simple Beam
- Muddy Water
- Ice Beam
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
How to Get Golduck in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Easy grab on Golduck with high spawn rates across 46 locations in mid-game water routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. The sorted list below shows the full spread so you can pick the most convenient spot.
Where To Catch Golduck in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Psyduck is your first catch on the way to Golduck. You'll find surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 5-55 across 122 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PsyduckOreburgh Gate - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.8-1030%EarlyOreburgh Gate - B1FShining PearlGrass Lv.8-1030%EarlyRavaged PathBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.5 Route2%EarlyRavaged PathShining PearlGrass Lv.5 Route2%EarlyCelestic TownBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City90%MidCelestic TownShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City90%MidEterna CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City90%MidEterna CityShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City90%MidLake AcuityShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water90%MidLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water90%MidLake ValorBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water90%MidLake ValorShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water90%MidLake VerityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water90%MidLake VerityShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water90%MidRoute 203Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 203Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 205 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 208Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 208Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 209Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 209Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 214Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 214Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidTwinleaf TownShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City90%MidTwinleaf TownBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City90%MidRoute 208Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-18 Route30%MidRoute 208Shining PearlGrass Lv.16-18 Route30%MidOreburgh Gate - B1FBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-3030%MidOreburgh Gate - B1FShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-3030%MidRavaged PathBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRavaged PathShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30 Route30%MidRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.25 Route20%MidRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGrass Lv.25 Route20%MidFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-20 CaveMidGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Facility8%MidGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Facility8%MidGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22-24 Facility8%MidGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGrass Lv.22-24 Facility8%MidGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.22-24 Facility8%MidGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGrass Lv.22-24 Facility8%MidGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGrass Lv.24-26 Facility8%MidGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24-26 Facility8%MidGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGrass Lv.24-26 Facility8%MidGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.24-26 Facility8%MidGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility5%MidGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility5%MidGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility5%MidGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility5%MidGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility5%MidGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility5%MidGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility5%MidGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility5%MidGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility5%MidGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility5%MidLake AcuityShining PearlGrass Lv.34-36 Water30%LateMorning/dayLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-36 Water30%LateMorning/dayLake AcuityShining PearlGrass Lv.34-35 Water20%LateNightLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.34-35 Water20%LateNightLake ValorShining PearlGrass Lv.35-36 Water20%LateLake ValorBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.35-36 Water20%Late
Step 2Golduck ✓Celestic TownBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City10%MidCelestic TownShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City10%MidEterna CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City10%MidEterna CityShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City10%MidLake AcuityShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water10%MidLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water10%MidLake ValorShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water10%MidLake ValorBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water10%MidLake VerityShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water10%MidLake VerityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water10%MidRoute 203Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 203Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 205 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 208Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 208Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 209Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 209Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 214Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 214Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidTwinleaf TownBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City10%MidTwinleaf TownShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City10%MidOreburgh Gate - B1FShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-405%MidOreburgh Gate - B1FBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-405%MidRavaged PathShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRavaged PathBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidResort AreaShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Facility100%LateResort AreaBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Facility100%LateSendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55100%LateSendoff SpringShining PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55100%LateRoute 225Shining PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route70%LateRoute 225Brilliant DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route70%LateSendoff SpringShining PearlGrass Lv.53-5420%PostSendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.53-5420%PostRoute 226Shining PearlGrass Lv.51-53 Route10%PostRoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.51-53 Route10%PostRoute 230Shining PearlGrass Lv.52 Route10%PostRoute 230Brilliant DiamondGrass Lv.52 Route10%Postor evolve from Psyduck (Step 1)
Golduck Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Golduck. The 500 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Ice Beam with Focus Sash 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 special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, run Ice Beam, Surf, Raindance, and Clearsmog on Golduck. Ice Beam is the most common pick at 25% 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
