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 NinePopular
Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
Swift SwimHANot in game
Doubles Speed during rain.
EV Yield
HPAtkDefSpA+2SpDSpe
Special Attack training target
Pokedex Entries

A Pokémon that lives in lakes. It swims faster than any human swimming champion.

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 IV 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 Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)
Abomasnow
Abomasnow
GrassIce
C
Available Moves
Moves
  • Wood HammerLv. 36
  • Solar BeamTM22
  • Giga DrainTM19
  • Razor LeafLv. 5
Damage vs Golduck
Wood Hammer 2x
101-119%KO
Solar Beam 2x
99-117%KO
Giga Drain 2x
63-74%
Razor Leaf 2x
48-56%
View Abomasnow builds →

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

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 131 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Confuse Ray, Cross Chop, Foresight and 8 more.

Egg Groups
GroundWater1
Gender
50.0%50.0%
Hatch Time
20 cycles·5,140 steps
Quick~5 min with Flame Body
Egg Moves
11moves
Breed With (best first)
raichuazumarillpikachunidokingampharosblastoiseferaligatrkingdraswampertrhydonslowbroslowking

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

Experimental
Physical Tank
Ability
Damp
Item
Life OrbPOWER
Best Nature for Golduck
HardyNEUTRAL

Golduck best EVs are HP and Attack

EVs

Physical Tank Moveset

  • SurfSTAB
  • Calm Mind
  • Ice Beam
  • Hidden Power Grass

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

Lv 1
Scratch
4010035Normal
Lv 1
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 1
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 1
Water Sport
15Water
Lv 5
Tail Whip
10030Normal
Lv 9
Water Gun
4010025Water
Lv 14
Disable
8020Normal
Lv 18
Confusion
D5010025Psychic
Lv 22
Water Pulse
B6010020Water
Lv 27
Fury Swipes
188015Normal
Lv 31
Screech
8540Normal
Lv 37
Psych Up
10Normal
Lv 44
Zen Headbutt
D809015Psychic
Lv 50
Amnesia
20Psychic
Lv 56
Hydro Pump
A120805Water

TM Moves

TM
TM40
Aerial Ace
D6020Flying
TM45
Attract
10015Normal
TM14
Blizzard
C120705Ice
TM31
Brick Break
C7510015Fighting
TM55
Brine
C6510010Water
TM04
Calm Mind
A20Psychic
TM78
Captivate
10020Normal
TM28
Dig
C8010010Ground
TM32
Double Team
15Normal
TM58
Endure+4
10Normal
TM42
Facade
D7010020Normal
TM70
Flash
D10020Normal
TM56
Fling
10010Dark
TM52
Focus Blast
C120705Fighting
TM01
Focus Punch-3
B15010020Fighting
TM21
Frustration
D10020Normal
TM68
Giga Impact
C150905Normal
TM07
Hail
D10Ice
TM10
Hidden Power
6010015Normal
TM15
Hyper Beam
B150905Normal
TM13
Ice Beam
A9510010Ice
TM23
Iron Tail
C1007515Steel
TM83
Natural Gift
D10015Normal
TM17
Protect+4
C10Normal
TM77
Psych Up
10Normal
TM29
Psychic
C9010010Psychic
TM18
Rain Dance
C5Water
TM44
Rest
C10Psychic
TM27
Return
D10020Normal
HM08
Rock Climb
908520Normal
HM06
Rock Smash
B4010015Fighting
TM43
Secret Power
7010020Normal
TM65
Shadow Claw
D7010015Ghost
TM82
Sleep Talk
C10Normal
HM04
Strength
B8010015Normal
TM90
Substitute
C10Normal
HM03
Surf
S9510015Water
TM87
Swagger
9015Normal
TM06
Toxic
C8510Poison
TM03
Water Pulse
B6010020Water
HM07
Waterfall
C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg
Egg
Confuse Ray
D10010Ghost
Egg
Cross Chop
C100805Fighting
Egg
Foresight
D40Normal
Egg
Future Sight
C12010010Psychic
Egg
Hypnosis
D7020Psychic
Egg
Light Screen
C30Psychic
Egg
Mud Bomb
658510Ground
Egg
Psybeam
C6510020Psychic
Egg
Psychic
C9010010Psychic
Egg
Refresh
D20Normal
Egg
Yawn
D10Normal

Tutor Moves

Golduck can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen
Gen 3
Body Slam
C8510015Normal
Gen 3
Counter-5
D10020Fighting
Gen 3
Double-Edge
C12010015Normal
Gen 3
Dynamic Punch
D100505Fighting
Gen 3
Mega Kick
120755Normal
Gen 3
Mega Punch
808520Normal
Gen 3
Mimic
10Normal
Gen 3
Seismic Toss
D10020Fighting

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.

  1. Psyduck
    Step 1Catch Psyduck
    Oreburgh Gate - B1F
    PearlGrass Lv.8-10
    CommonEarly
    Oreburgh Gate - B1F
    DiamondGrass Lv.8-10
    CommonEarly
    Ravaged Path
    PearlGrass Lv.5 Route
    RareEarly
    Ravaged Path
    DiamondGrass Lv.5 Route
    RareEarly
    Celestic Town
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City
    90%Mid
    Celestic Town
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City
    90%Mid
    Eterna City
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City
    90%Mid
    Eterna City
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City
    90%Mid
    Route 209
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    90%Mid
    Route 209
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    90%Mid
    Twinleaf Town
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City
    90%Mid
    Twinleaf Town
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City
    90%Mid
    Route 208
    PearlGrass Lv.16-18 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 208
    DiamondGrass Lv.16-18 Route
    CommonMid
    Lake Acuity
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
    CommonMid
    Lake Acuity
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
    CommonMid
    Lake Valor
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
    CommonMid
    Lake Valor
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
    CommonMid
    Lake Verity
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
    CommonMid
    Lake Verity
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
    CommonMid
    Oreburgh Gate - B1F
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-30
    CommonMid
    Oreburgh Gate - B1F
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-30
    CommonMid
    Ravaged Path
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    30%Mid
    Ravaged Path
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    30%Mid
    Route 203
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 203
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 204 - North
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 204 - North
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 204 - South
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 204 - South
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 205 - North
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 205 - North
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 208
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 208
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 210 - North
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 210 - North
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 214
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 214
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    CommonMid
    Route 210 - North
    PearlGrass Lv.25 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 210 - North
    DiamondGrass Lv.25 Route
    UncommonMid
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 1
    DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 2
    DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 3
    DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 4
    DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    PearlGrass Lv.20-22 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    DiamondGrass Lv.20-22 Facility
    RareMid
    Great Marsh - Area 6
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Facility
    RareMid
    Lake Acuity
    PearlGrass Lv.34-36 Water
    CommonLate
    Morning/day
    Lake Acuity
    DiamondGrass Lv.34-36 Water
    CommonLate
    Morning/day
    Lake Acuity
    PearlGrass Lv.34-36 Water
    UncommonLate
    Night
    Lake Acuity
    DiamondGrass Lv.34-36 Water
    UncommonLate
    Night
    Lake Valor
    PearlGrass Lv.35-36 Water
    UncommonLate
    Lake Valor
    DiamondGrass Lv.35-36 Water
    UncommonLate
  2. Golduck
    Step 2Golduck
    Great Marsh - Daily Pokemon
    PearlGrass Lv.20-26 Facility
    UncommonMid
    Before post-game
    Great Marsh - Daily Pokemon
    DiamondGrass Lv.20-26 Facility
    UncommonMid
    Before post-game
    Lake Acuity
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
    UncommonMid
    Lake Acuity
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
    UncommonMid
    Lake Valor
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
    UncommonMid
    Lake Valor
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
    UncommonMid
    Lake Verity
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
    UncommonMid
    Lake Verity
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
    UncommonMid
    Route 203
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 203
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 204 - North
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 204 - North
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 204 - South
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 204 - South
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 205 - North
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 205 - North
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 208
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 208
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 210 - North
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 210 - North
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 212 - North
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 212 - North
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 214
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Route 214
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    UncommonMid
    Celestic Town
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City
    10%Mid
    Celestic Town
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City
    10%Mid
    Eterna City
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City
    10%Mid
    Eterna City
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City
    10%Mid
    Route 209
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    10%Mid
    Route 209
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    10%Mid
    Twinleaf Town
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City
    10%Mid
    Twinleaf Town
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 City
    10%Mid
    Oreburgh Gate - B1F
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40
    RareMid
    Oreburgh Gate - B1F
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40
    RareMid
    Ravaged Path
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    5%Mid
    Ravaged Path
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
    5%Mid
    Resort Area
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Facility
    100%Late
    Resort Area
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Facility
    100%Late
    Route 225
    PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route
    70%Late
    Route 225
    DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-55 Route
    70%Late
    Route 226
    PearlGrass Lv.51-53 Route
    UncommonPost
    Route 226
    DiamondGrass Lv.51-53 Route
    UncommonPost
    Route 230
    PearlGrass Lv.52 Route
    UncommonPost
    Route 230
    DiamondGrass Lv.52 Route
    UncommonPost
    Sendoff Spring
    DiamondGrass Lv.53-54
    UncommonPost
    Sendoff Spring
    PearlGrass Lv.53-54
    UncommonPost
    or 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.

  • In Diamond & Pearl, 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 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.

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