In Platinum, 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.

What is Golduck weak to?

In Platinum, 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.

What is the best ability for Golduck?

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.

What role does Golduck play in battle?

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.

What is Golduck's hidden ability?

In Platinum, Golduck's hidden ability is Swift Swim. Doubles Speed during rain. Better than the standard options for competitive play.

Golduck - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Mixed

Balanced

CTier

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

Attack82

Defense78

Sp. Atk95

Sp. Def80

Speed85

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

It is seen swimming dynamically and elegantly using its well-developed limbs and flippers.

Platinum

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
Damage	Types
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

2xWeak

Electric Grass

½xResist

Fire Water Ice Steel

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

None

STAB (3)

Fire Ground Rock

How to Beat Golduck in Platinum (Best Counters)

Abomasnow GrassIce	C
Available Moves Moves Wood HammerLv. 36 Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 5 Damage vs Golduck Wood Hammer 2x 102-120%KO Solar Beam 2x 100-118%KO Giga Drain 2x 62-74% Razor Leaf 2x 47-56% View Abomasnow builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Petal DanceLv. 40 Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Magical LeafLv. 19 Damage vs Golduck Petal Dance 2x 106-126%KO Solar Beam 2x 106-126%KO Giga Drain 2x 67-79% Magical Leaf 2x 54-64% View Roselia builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Energy BallLv. 50 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Solar Beam 2x 72-85% Energy Ball 2x 55-66% Giga Drain 2x 46-54% Bullet Seed 2x 13-15% View Lileep builds →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 5 Damage vs Golduck Solar Beam 2x 72-85% Giga Drain 2x 46-54% Bullet Seed 2x 14-17% Absorb 2x 14-17% View Lombre builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Solar Beam 2x 72-85% Giga Drain 2x 46-54% Razor Leaf 2x 39-46% Bullet Seed 2x 19-23% View Nuzleaf builds →

Platinum 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

#054Psyduck

Level 33

#055Golduck

Stat Comparison 2 Stages

Psyduck

Water

Golduck

Water

80+30

ATK

82+30

DEF

78+30

SP.ATK

95+30

SP.DEF

80+30

SPE

85+30

BST

320D-Tier

500C-Tier+180

ROLE

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)

Platinum 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

Atk

Def

Physical Tank Moveset

SurfSTAB
Calm Mind
Ice Beam
Hidden Power Grass

Recommended Teammates

CharizardGood

GyaradosGood

GengarDecent

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 Surf 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 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

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM14

Blizzard

C120705Ice

TM31

Brick Break

C7510015Fighting

TM55

Brine

C6510010Water

TM04

Calm Mind

A——20Psychic

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM28

Dig

C8010010Ground

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM70

Flash

D—10020Normal

TM56

Fling

——10010Dark

TM52

Focus Blast

C120705Fighting

TM01

Focus Punch-3

B15010020Fighting

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM07

Hail

D——10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

A9510010Ice

TM23

Iron Tail

C1007515Steel

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM77

Psych Up

———10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

HM08

Rock Climb

—908520Normal

HM06

Rock Smash

B4010015Fighting

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM65

Shadow Claw

D7010015Ghost

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

HM04

Strength

B8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

S9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM03

Water Pulse

B6010020Water

HM07

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Egg

Cross Chop

C100805Fighting

Egg

Foresight

D——40Normal

Egg

Future Sight

C12010010Psychic

Egg

Hypnosis

D—7020Psychic

Egg

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

Egg

Mud Bomb

—658510Ground

Egg

Psybeam

C6510020Psychic

Egg

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

Egg

Refresh

D——20Normal

Egg

Yawn

D——10Normal

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Aqua Tail

C909010Water

Tutor

Dive

C8010010Water

Tutor

Fury Cutter

—109520Bug

Tutor

Ice Punch

C7510015Ice

Tutor

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

Tutor

Mud-Slap

D2010010Ground

Tutor

Signal Beam

C7510015Bug

Tutor

Snore

D4010015Normal

Tutor

Swift

—60—20Normal

Tutor

Zen Headbutt

D809015Psychic

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Gen 3

Counter-5

D—10020Fighting

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

D—10020Fighting

How to Get Golduck in Platinum

high spawn rates in mid-game water routes across 22 locations. Golduck's one of the easier catches on the list. Two different catch methods are in play here. Knock it out fast and save your time for harder targets.

Where To Catch Golduck in Platinum

Psyduck is your first catch on the way to Golduck. You'll find surfing and walking encounters from Lv. 4-55 across 46 total spots in the chain.

Step 1Catch Psyduck
Ravaged Path
Grass Lv.4-6 Route
CommonEarly
Oreburgh Gate - 1F
Grass Lv.5-7
CommonEarly
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
Grass Lv.8-10
CommonEarly
Celestic Town
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 City
90%Mid
Eterna City
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 City
90%Mid
Route 209
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
90%Mid
Twinleaf Town
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 City
90%Mid
Lake Acuity
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Water
CommonMid
Lake Valor
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Water
CommonMid
Lake Verity
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Water
CommonMid
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
Surfing on water Lv.20-30
CommonMid
Ravaged Path
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
30%Mid
Route 202
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
CommonMid
Route 203
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
CommonMid
Route 204 - South
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
CommonMid
Route 205 - North
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
CommonMid
Route 208
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
CommonMid
Route 210 - North
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
CommonMid
Route 212 - North
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
CommonMid
Route 214
Surfing on water Lv.20-30 Route
CommonMid
Lake Valor
Grass Lv.38-39 Water
UncommonLate
Resort Area
Surfing on water Lv.35-45 Facility
10%Late
Route 225
Surfing on water Lv.35-45 Route
10%Late
Lake Acuity
Grass Lv.38 Water
RareLate
Train until Level 33
Step 2Golduck ✓
Sendoff Spring
Surfing on water Lv.20-40
CommonMid
Lake Acuity
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
UncommonMid
Lake Valor
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
UncommonMid
Lake Verity
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Water
UncommonMid
Route 202
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
UncommonMid
Route 203
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
UncommonMid
Route 204 - South
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
UncommonMid
Route 205 - North
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
UncommonMid
Route 208
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
UncommonMid
Route 210 - North
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
UncommonMid
Route 212 - North
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
UncommonMid
Route 214
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
UncommonMid
Celestic Town
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 City
10%Mid
Eterna City
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 City
10%Mid
Route 209
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
10%Mid
Twinleaf Town
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 City
10%Mid
Oreburgh Gate - B1F
Surfing on water Lv.20-40
RareMid
Ravaged Path
Surfing on water Lv.20-40 Route
5%Mid
Resort Area
Surfing on water Lv.35-55 Facility
100%Late
Route 225
Surfing on water Lv.35-55 Route
70%Late
Lake Acuity
Grass Lv.39-40 Water
UncommonLate
Lake Valor
Grass Lv.40-41 Water
UncommonLate
or evolve from Psyduck (Step 1)

Golduck Guide

In Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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 Platinum, 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

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Turtwig Grass	D
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves Razor LeafLv. 13 AbsorbLv. 9 Damage vs Golduck Razor Leaf 2x 40-48% Absorb 2x 14-18% View Turtwig builds →
Lotad WaterGrass	D
Available Move Moves AbsorbLv. 5 Damage vs Golduck Absorb 2x 14-18% View Lotad builds →
Shinx Electric	D
Available Move Moves SparkLv. 13 Damage vs Golduck Spark 2x 44-54% View Shinx builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Upcoming Move Moves Energy BallLv. 50 Learns Energy Ball at Level 50 View Lileep builds →
Seedot Grass	D
Upcoming Move Moves View Seedot builds →

Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift TM Move Moves Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Bullet Seed 2x 18-22% View Lileep builds →
Turtwig Grass	D
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves Razor LeafLv. 13 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 9 Damage vs Golduck Razor Leaf 2x 41-49% Bullet Seed 2x 22-26% Absorb 2x 15-18% View Turtwig builds →
Budew GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Mega DrainLv. 13 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 1 Damage vs Golduck Mega Drain 2x 25-31% Bullet Seed 2x 15-18% Absorb 2x 15-18% View Budew builds →
Cherubi Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Magical LeafLv. 19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Magical Leaf 2x 44-53% Bullet Seed 2x 15-18% View Cherubi builds →
Lotad WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Mega DrainLv. 19 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 5 Damage vs Golduck Mega Drain 2x 25-31% Bullet Seed 2x 15-18% Absorb 2x 15-18% View Lotad builds →

Abomasnow GrassIce	C
Available Moves Moves Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 5 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Giga Drain 2x 66-78% Razor Leaf 2x 47-56% Bullet Seed 2x 24-28% View Abomasnow builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Giga DrainTM19 Magical LeafLv. 19 Mega DrainLv. 13 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Giga Drain 2x 68-81% Magical Leaf 2x 56-67% Mega Drain 2x 39-46% Bullet Seed 2x 18-21% View Roselia builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Giga Drain 2x 47-56% Bullet Seed 2x 14-18% View Lileep builds →
Turtwig Grass	D
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 13 Mega DrainLv. 25 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Giga Drain 2x 41-49% Razor Leaf 2x 39-46% Mega Drain 2x 24-28% Bullet Seed 2x 20-25% View Turtwig builds →
Cherubi Grass	D
Available Moves Moves Giga DrainTM19 Magical LeafLv. 19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Giga Drain 2x 51-60% Magical Leaf 2x 41-49% Bullet Seed 2x 14-18% View Cherubi builds →

Abomasnow GrassIce	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 5 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Solar Beam 2x 102-121%KO Giga Drain 2x 65-77% Razor Leaf 2x 49-59% Bullet Seed 2x 23-28% View Abomasnow builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Magical LeafLv. 19 Mega DrainLv. 13 Damage vs Golduck Solar Beam 2x 110-130%KO Giga Drain 2x 70-84% Magical Leaf 2x 58-68% Mega Drain 2x 39-46% View Roselia builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Solar Beam 2x 75-90% Giga Drain 2x 46-56% Bullet Seed 2x 15-19% View Lileep builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Solar Beam 2x 75-90% Giga Drain 2x 46-56% Razor Leaf 2x 41-49% Bullet Seed 2x 21-25% View Nuzleaf builds →
Turtwig Grass	D
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 13 Mega DrainLv. 25 Damage vs Golduck Solar Beam 2x 63-74% Giga Drain 2x 39-46% Razor Leaf 2x 39-46% Mega Drain 2x 23-28% View Turtwig builds →

Abomasnow GrassIce	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 5 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Solar Beam 2x 102-121%KO Giga Drain 2x 65-77% Razor Leaf 2x 49-59% Bullet Seed 2x 23-28% View Abomasnow builds →
Roselia GrassPoison	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Magical LeafLv. 19 Mega DrainLv. 13 Damage vs Golduck Solar Beam 2x 110-130%KO Giga Drain 2x 70-84% Magical Leaf 2x 58-68% Mega Drain 2x 39-46% View Roselia builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Solar Beam 2x 75-90% Giga Drain 2x 46-56% Bullet Seed 2x 15-19% View Lileep builds →
Nuzleaf GrassDark	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 1 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Golduck Solar Beam 2x 75-90% Giga Drain 2x 46-56% Razor Leaf 2x 41-49% Bullet Seed 2x 21-25% View Nuzleaf builds →
Turtwig Grass	D
Obtain MethodRoute 201 Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 13 Mega DrainLv. 25 Damage vs Golduck Solar Beam 2x 63-74% Giga Drain 2x 39-46% Razor Leaf 2x 39-46% Mega Drain 2x 23-28% View Turtwig builds →

Zapdos ElectricFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves ThunderboltSTAB RoostRecovery Hidden Power Ice Heat Wave Damage vs Golduck Thunderbolt 2x 78-92% Heat Wave 14-16% View Zapdos builds →
Roserade GrassPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves Toxic Spikes Hidden Power Fire SpikesHazard Sleep Powder View Roserade builds →