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.
A Pokémon that lives in lakes. It swims faster than any human swimming champion.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Turtwig builds →Razor Leaf 2x38-45% Bullet Seed 2x20-24% Absorb 2x14-16% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Budew builds →Mega Drain 2x23-28% Bullet Seed 2x14-16% Absorb 2x14-16% | ||
Cherubi Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Cherubi builds →Magical Leaf 2x38-45% Bullet Seed 2x14-16% | ||
Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lotad builds →Mega Drain 2x20-24% Bullet Seed 2x14-16% Absorb 2x14-16% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x102-121%KO Giga Drain 2x65-77% Razor Leaf 2x49-59% Bullet Seed 2x23-28% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x75-90% Giga Drain 2x46-56% Bullet Seed 2x15-19% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x75-90% Giga Drain 2x46-56% Razor Leaf 2x41-49% Bullet Seed 2x21-25% | ||
Turtwig Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Turtwig builds →Solar Beam 2x63-74% Giga Drain 2x39-46% Razor Leaf 2x39-46% Mega Drain 2x23-28% | ||
Budew GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Budew builds →Solar Beam 2x65-77% Giga Drain 2x41-49% Mega Drain 2x23-28% Bullet Seed 2x12-15% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Abomasnow builds →Solar Beam 2x102-121%KO Giga Drain 2x65-77% Razor Leaf 2x49-59% Bullet Seed 2x23-28% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x99-118%KO Giga Drain 2x65-77% Vine Whip 2x44-53% Bullet Seed 2x26-31% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x110-130%KO Giga Drain 2x70-84% Magical Leaf 2x58-68% Mega Drain 2x39-46% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x75-90% Giga Drain 2x46-56% Bullet Seed 2x15-19% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x75-90% Giga Drain 2x46-56% Razor Leaf 2x41-49% Bullet Seed 2x21-25% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x100-118%KO Solar Beam 2x100-118%KO Giga Drain 2x62-74% Razor Leaf 2x49-58% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x98-116%KO Giga Drain 2x62-74% Vine Whip 2x42-50% Bullet Seed 2x25-29% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x107-126%KO Giga Drain 2x67-79% Magical Leaf 2x55-66% Mega Drain 2x38-45% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x74-87% Giga Drain 2x46-55% Bullet Seed 2x15-18% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x74-87% Giga Drain 2x46-55% Razor Leaf 2x39-47% Bullet Seed 2x19-24% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x99-117%KO Solar Beam 2x97-115%KO Giga Drain 2x62-73% Razor Leaf 2x47-56% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x95-112%KO Giga Drain 2x62-73% Vine Whip 2x41-49% Bullet Seed 2x24-29% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Roselia builds →Solar Beam 2x106-124%KO Giga Drain 2x66-78% Magical Leaf 2x54-63% Mega Drain 2x37-44% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x72-85% Giga Drain 2x46-54% Bullet Seed 2x14-17% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x70-83% Giga Drain 2x46-54% Bullet Seed 2x16-20% Absorb 2x14-17% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x98-116%KO Solar Beam 2x96-114%KO Giga Drain 2x61-73% Razor Leaf 2x46-55% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Carnivine builds →Solar Beam 2x94-111%KO Giga Drain 2x60-70% Vine Whip 2x40-48% Bullet Seed 2x25-30% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x102-120%KO Solar Beam 2x102-120%KO Giga Drain 2x65-77% Magical Leaf 2x52-61% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x71-84% Giga Drain 2x44-52% Bullet Seed 2x13-16% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x69-82% Giga Drain 2x44-52% Bullet Seed 2x15-18% Absorb 2x13-16% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Abomasnow builds →Wood Hammer 2x101-119%KO Solar Beam 2x99-117%KO Giga Drain 2x63-74% Razor Leaf 2x48-56% | ||
Carnivine Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Carnivine builds →Power Whip 2x107-127%KO Solar Beam 2x97-115%KO Giga Drain 2x61-72% Vine Whip 2x42-50% | ||
Roselia GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Roselia builds →Petal Dance 2x106-125%KO Solar Beam 2x106-125%KO Giga Drain 2x66-79% Magical Leaf 2x54-64% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x72-85% Giga Drain 2x46-54% Bullet Seed 2x13-16% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x72-85% Giga Drain 2x46-54% Bullet Seed 2x15-18% Absorb 2x13-16% | ||
In Diamond & Pearl, Zapdos's Thunderbolt hits Golduck for 78-92%.
Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x78-92% Heat Wave14-16% | ||
Roserade GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves View Roserade builds →
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Diamond & 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 Confuse Ray, Cross Chop, Foresight and 8 more.
Diamond & Pearl Golduck Best Moveset
Damp isn't flashy, but it matters. Combined with Life Orb for extra damage on every hit for a health trade and max HP and Attack EVs, Golduck fills the setup attacker slot reliably. Hardy nature finishes the spread.
Best Build
Golduck best EVs are HP and Attack
Physical Tank Moveset
- Surf
- Calm Mind
- Ice Beam
- Hidden Power Grass
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 Diamond & Pearl
Golduck's scattered across 46 spots in mid-game water routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Where To Catch Golduck in Diamond & Pearl
To get Golduck, start by catching Psyduck through surfing and walking encounters at Lv. 5-55. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PsyduckOreburgh Gate - B1FPearlGrass Lv.8-10CommonEarlyOreburgh Gate - B1FDiamondGrass Lv.8-10CommonEarlyRavaged PathPearlGrass Lv.5 RouteRareEarlyRavaged PathDiamondGrass Lv.5 RouteRareEarlyCelestic TownPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City90%MidCelestic TownDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City90%MidEterna CityDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City90%MidEterna CityPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City90%MidRoute 209PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidRoute 209DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route90%MidTwinleaf TownPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City90%MidTwinleaf TownDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City90%MidRoute 208PearlGrass Lv.16-18 RouteCommonMidRoute 208DiamondGrass Lv.16-18 RouteCommonMidLake AcuityPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterCommonMidLake AcuityDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterCommonMidLake ValorPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterCommonMidLake ValorDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterCommonMidLake VerityPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterCommonMidLake VerityDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterCommonMidOreburgh Gate - B1FPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30CommonMidOreburgh Gate - B1FDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30CommonMidRavaged PathPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route30%MidRavaged PathDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route30%MidRoute 203DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 203PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 204 - NorthPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 204 - NorthDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 204 - SouthPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 204 - SouthDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 205 - NorthPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 205 - NorthDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 208PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 208DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 210 - NorthPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 210 - NorthDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 214PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 214DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteCommonMidRoute 210 - NorthPearlGrass Lv.25 RouteUncommonMidRoute 210 - NorthDiamondGrass Lv.25 RouteUncommonMidGreat Marsh - Area 1PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 1PearlGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 1DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 1DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 2PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 2PearlGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 2DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 2DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 3PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 3DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 3PearlGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 3DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 4PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 4PearlGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 4DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 4DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 6PearlGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 6DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 6DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 FacilityRareMidGreat Marsh - Area 6PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 FacilityRareMidLake AcuityPearlGrass Lv.34-36 WaterCommonLateMorning/dayLake AcuityDiamondGrass Lv.34-36 WaterCommonLateMorning/dayLake AcuityPearlGrass Lv.34-36 WaterUncommonLateNightLake AcuityDiamondGrass Lv.34-36 WaterUncommonLateNightLake ValorPearlGrass Lv.35-36 WaterUncommonLateLake ValorDiamondGrass Lv.35-36 WaterUncommonLate
Step 2Golduck ✓Great Marsh - Daily PokemonPearlGrass Lv.20-26 FacilityUncommonMidBefore post-gameGreat Marsh - Daily PokemonDiamondGrass Lv.20-26 FacilityUncommonMidBefore post-gameLake AcuityPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterUncommonMidLake AcuityDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterUncommonMidLake ValorPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterUncommonMidLake ValorDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterUncommonMidLake VerityPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterUncommonMidLake VerityDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 WaterUncommonMidRoute 203PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 203DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 204 - NorthPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 204 - NorthDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 204 - SouthDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 204 - SouthPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 205 - NorthPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 205 - NorthDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 208PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 208DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 210 - NorthPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 210 - NorthDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 212 - NorthPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 212 - NorthDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 214PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidRoute 214DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 RouteUncommonMidCelestic TownDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City10%MidCelestic TownPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City10%MidEterna CityDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City10%MidEterna CityPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City10%MidRoute 209PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidRoute 209DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route10%MidTwinleaf TownDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City10%MidTwinleaf TownPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City10%MidOreburgh Gate - B1FPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40RareMidOreburgh Gate - B1FDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40RareMidRavaged PathPearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidRavaged PathDiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route5%MidResort AreaPearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Facility100%LateResort AreaDiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Facility100%LateRoute 225PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route70%LateRoute 225DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route70%LateRoute 226PearlGrass Lv.51-53 RouteUncommonPostRoute 226DiamondGrass Lv.51-53 RouteUncommonPostRoute 230PearlGrass Lv.52 RouteUncommonPostRoute 230DiamondGrass Lv.52 RouteUncommonPostSendoff SpringDiamondGrass Lv.53-54UncommonPostSendoff SpringPearlGrass Lv.53-54UncommonPostor evolve from Psyduck (Step 1)
Golduck Guide
In Diamond & Pearl, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Golduck. The 500 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Surf with Life Orb 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 Diamond & Pearl, Golduck's hidden ability is Swift Swim. Doubles Speed during rain. Better than the standard options for competitive play.
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
