What separates Golduck from the pack is Swift Swim — it doubles its Speed in rain. Combine that with Water typing and it sits at a decent but contested Speed tier. Can go either physical or special depending on the set.
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
500High
HP80
C
Attack82
C
Defense78
C
Sp. Atk95
B
Sp. Def80
C
Speed85
C
Total500
Low <60
Avg 60-89
High 90-149
Top 150+
EV YieldDefeating Golduck yields +2 SpA
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Details
Catch75Challenging•Medium Fast1M XP•1.7m / 5'07"•76.6kg / 168.9 lbs•175Base XP
Pokedex Entries
This Pokémon lives in lakes. It swims faster than any world-class swimmer.
Brilliant Diamond
The flippers of its well-developed limbs give it shocking speed. It is the best swimmer among Pokémon.
Shining Pearl
Golduck Weakness
Good
Golduck's Water typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric and Grass moves. 4 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 80 HP and balanced defenses, Golduck can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
DampPrevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Cloud NineNegates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
Swift SwimHADoubles Speed during rain.
Evolved from Psyduck. Golduck is the final form in this two-stage line. No compatible partners 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.
Breed with Golduck to get Psyduck eggs easily from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Clear Smog, Confuse Ray, Cross Chop and 6 more.
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.
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
4010020Water
Lv 1
Confusion
5010025Psychic
Lv 1
Scratch
4010035Normal
Lv 1
Tail Whip
—10030Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 9
Fury Swipes
188015Normal
Lv 12
Water Pulse
6010020Water
Lv 15
Disable
—10020Normal
Lv 18
Zen Headbutt
809015Psychic
Lv 21
Screech
—8540Normal
Lv 24
Aqua Tail
909010Water
Lv 27
Soak
—10020Water
Lv 30
Psych Up
——10Normal
Lv 36
Amnesia
——20Psychic
Lv 40
Hydro Pump
110805Water
Lv 45
Wonder Room
——10Psychic
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TM Moves
Src
TM40
Aerial Ace
60—20Flying
TM45
Attract
—10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
110705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
7510015Fighting
TM55
Brine
6510010Water
TM04
Calm Mind
——20Psychic
TM28
Dig
8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
——15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
——10Normal
TM42
Facade
7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
—10020Normal
TM56
Fling
—10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
120705Fighting
TM01
Focus Punch-3
15010020Fighting
TM68
Giga Impact
150905Normal
TM07
Hail
——10Ice
TM15
Hyper Beam
150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
9010010Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
1007515Steel
TM16
Light Screen
——30Psychic
TM27
Low Sweep
6510020Fighting
TM17
Protect+4
——10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
——10Normal
TM29
Psychic
9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
——5Water
TM44
Rest
——10Psychic
TM100
Rock Climb
908520Normal
TM98
Rock Smash
4010015Fighting
TM49
Scald
8010015Water
TM65
Shadow Claw
7010015Ghost
TM82
Sleep Talk
——10Normal
TM96
Strength
8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
——10Normal
TM95
Surf
9010015Water
TM87
Swagger
—8515Normal
TM03
Water Pulse
6010020Water
TM99
Waterfall
8010015Water
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Egg Moves
Src
Egg
Clear Smog
50—15Poison
Egg
Confuse Ray
—10010Ghost
Egg
Cross Chop
100805Fighting
Egg
Encore
—1005Normal
Egg
Future Sight
12010010Psychic
Egg
Hypnosis
—6020Psychic
Egg
Psybeam
6510020Psychic
Egg
Simple Beam
—10015Normal
Egg
Yawn
——10Normal
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Tutor Moves
Golduck can't learn any Tutor moves
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.
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidCity
CHALLENGING
Celestic Town
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidCity
CHALLENGING
Eterna City
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidCity
CHALLENGING
Eterna City
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidCity
CHALLENGING
Lake Acuity
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidWater
CHALLENGING
Lake Acuity
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidWater
CHALLENGING
Lake Valor
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidWater
CHALLENGING
Lake Valor
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidWater
CHALLENGING
Lake Verity
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidWater
CHALLENGING
Lake Verity
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidWater
CHALLENGING
Route 203
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 203
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 204 - North
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 204 - North
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 204 - South
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 204 - South
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 205 - North
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 205 - North
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 208
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 208
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 209
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 209
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 210 - North
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 210 - North
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 212 - North
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 212 - North
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 214
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Route 214
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRoute
CHALLENGING
Twinleaf Town
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidCity
CHALLENGING
Twinleaf Town
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidCity
CHALLENGING
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%Mid
HARD
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%Mid
HARD
Ravaged Path
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRoute
HARD
Ravaged Path
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRoute
HARD
Resort Area
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-55100%LateFacility
EFFORTLESS
Resort Area
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-55100%LateFacility
EFFORTLESS
Sendoff Spring
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-55100%Late
EFFORTLESS
Sendoff Spring
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-55100%Late
EFFORTLESS
Route 225
Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-5570%LateRoute
EFFORTLESS
Route 225
Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-5570%LateRoute
EFFORTLESS
Sendoff Spring
Shining PearlGrassLv.53-5420%Post
EASY
Sendoff Spring
Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.53-5420%Post
EASY
Route 226
Shining PearlGrassLv.51-5310%PostRoute
MODERATE
Route 226
Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.51-5310%PostRoute
MODERATE
Route 230
Shining PearlGrassLv.5210%PostRoute
MODERATE
Route 230
Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.5210%PostRoute
MODERATE
or evolve from Psyduck (Step 1)
Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Golduck. The 500 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier.
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.
Psyduck evolves into Golduck at level 33. Golduck is the fully evolved form. At 500 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
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.
Golduck appears in 21 games, including Yellow, Red & Blue, and Gold & Silver.
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.
Step 1Catch PsyduckEFFORTLESSOreburgh Gate - B1FBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.8-1030%EarlyEFFORTLESSOreburgh Gate - B1FShining PearlGrassLv.8-1030%EarlyHARDRavaged PathBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.52%EarlyRouteHARDRavaged PathShining PearlGrassLv.52%EarlyRouteEFFORTLESSCelestic TownBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidCityEFFORTLESSCelestic TownShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidCityEFFORTLESSEterna CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidCityEFFORTLESSEterna CityShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidCityEFFORTLESSLake AcuityShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidWaterEFFORTLESSLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidWaterEFFORTLESSLake ValorBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidWaterEFFORTLESSLake ValorShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidWaterEFFORTLESSLake VerityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidWaterEFFORTLESSLake VerityShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidWaterEFFORTLESSRoute 203Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 203Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 205 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 208Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 208Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 209Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 209Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 214Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 214Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidRouteEFFORTLESSTwinleaf TownShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidCityEFFORTLESSTwinleaf TownBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4090%MidCityEFFORTLESSRoute 208Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-1830%MidRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 208Shining PearlGrassLv.16-1830%MidRouteEASYOreburgh Gate - B1FBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidEASYOreburgh Gate - B1FShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidEASYRavaged PathBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRavaged PathShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-3030%MidRouteEASYRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.2520%MidRouteEASYRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlGrassLv.2520%MidRouteFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveRiverbank CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveRiverbank CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSpacious CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveStill-Water CavernShining PearlGrassLv.16-20MidCaveStill-Water CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-20MidCaveMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.20-228%MidFacilityMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlGrassLv.20-228%MidFacilityMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.22-248%MidFacilityMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlGrassLv.22-248%MidFacilityMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.22-248%MidFacilityMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlGrassLv.22-248%MidFacilityMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlGrassLv.24-268%MidFacilityMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.24-268%MidFacilityMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlGrassLv.24-268%MidFacilityMODERATEGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.24-268%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 1Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 1Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 2Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 2Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 3Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 3Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 4Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 4Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 6Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidFacilityHARDGreat Marsh - Area 6Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidFacilityEFFORTLESSLake AcuityShining PearlGrassLv.34-3630%LateWaterMorning/dayEFFORTLESSLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.34-3630%LateWaterMorning/dayEASYLake AcuityShining PearlGrassLv.34-3520%LateWaterNightEASYLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.34-3520%LateWaterNightEASYLake ValorShining PearlGrassLv.35-3620%LateWaterEASYLake ValorBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.35-3620%LateWater
Step 2Golduck ✓CHALLENGINGCelestic TownBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidCityCHALLENGINGCelestic TownShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidCityCHALLENGINGEterna CityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidCityCHALLENGINGEterna CityShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidCityCHALLENGINGLake AcuityShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidWaterCHALLENGINGLake AcuityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidWaterCHALLENGINGLake ValorShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidWaterCHALLENGINGLake ValorBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidWaterCHALLENGINGLake VerityShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidWaterCHALLENGINGLake VerityBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidWaterCHALLENGINGRoute 203Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 203Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 204 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 204 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 204 - SouthShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 204 - SouthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 205 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 205 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 208Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 208Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 209Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 209Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 210 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 210 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 212 - NorthShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 212 - NorthBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 214Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 214Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidRouteCHALLENGINGTwinleaf TownBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidCityCHALLENGINGTwinleaf TownShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-4010%MidCityHARDOreburgh Gate - B1FShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidHARDOreburgh Gate - B1FBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidHARDRavaged PathShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteHARDRavaged PathBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.20-405%MidRouteEFFORTLESSResort AreaShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-55100%LateFacilityEFFORTLESSResort AreaBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-55100%LateFacilityEFFORTLESSSendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-55100%LateEFFORTLESSSendoff SpringShining PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-55100%LateEFFORTLESSRoute 225Shining PearlSurfing on waterLv.40-5570%LateRouteEFFORTLESSRoute 225Brilliant DiamondSurfing on waterLv.40-5570%LateRouteEASYSendoff SpringShining PearlGrassLv.53-5420%PostEASYSendoff SpringBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.53-5420%PostMODERATERoute 226Shining PearlGrassLv.51-5310%PostRouteMODERATERoute 226Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.51-5310%PostRouteMODERATERoute 230Shining PearlGrassLv.5210%PostRouteMODERATERoute 230Brilliant DiamondGrassLv.5210%PostRouteor evolve from Psyduck (Step 1)
Yellow
Red & Blue
Gold & Silver
Crystal
Ruby & Sapphire
FireRed & LeafGreen
Emerald
Platinum
HeartGold & SoulSilver
Diamond & Pearl
Black & White
Black 2 & White 2
X & Y
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
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