No. 0055
Golduck
Duck Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 1.7 m 5′07″
- Weight
- 76.6 kg 168.9 lbs
- Base stat total
- 500 top 30%
- Introduced
- Gen I
Its body is strong, and it has webbing on its hands and feet. Golduck can swim easily through rough seas, clawing its way through the high waves.See all 21 entries
Base stats
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpA.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Speed tiers
Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Golduck outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150Golduck · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 137Golduck · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 105Golduck · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 12 types
Abilities
- Damp
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
- Cloud Nine
Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
- Swift SwimHidden ability
Doubles Speed during rain.
Competitive
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Evolution
Moves
Level up 16
TM / HM / TR 61
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Duck Pokémon
- Debut
- Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Habitat
- Water's Edge
- Pal Park area
- Pond
Its body is strong, and it has webbing on its hands and feet. Golduck can swim easily through rough seas, clawing its way through the high waves.
Legends: ArceusOld tales tell of Golduck punishing those that defiled its river. The guilty were dragged into the water and taken away.
ShieldThis Pokémon lives in gently flowing rivers. It paddles through the water with its long limbs, putting its graceful swimming skills on display.
SwordIts long, slim limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!A professional swimmer, it can continue swimming for two days straight by waving its long tail skillfully.
Ultra MoonEven fast-swimming fish Pokémon can be disabled by Golduck. It brings them to a standstill and seizes them.
Ultra SunIt swims along the banks of lakes and catches fish Pokémon. It takes them to the shore and quietly eats them up.
MoonIt is said that the red part of its forehead grants supernatural powers to those who possess one, so it was over-hunted in the past.
SunWhen its forehead shines mysteriously, Golduck can use the full extent of its power.
Black 2 · White 2It is seen swimming dynamically and elegantly using its well-developed limbs and flippers.
Platinum · Black · WhiteThe flippers of its well-developed limbs give it shocking speed. It is the best swimmer among Pokémon.
PearlA Pokémon that lives in lakes. It swims faster than any human swimming champion.
DiamondThe forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc.
FireRed · YA GOLDUCK is an adept swimmer. It sometimes joins competitive swimmers in training. It uses psychic powers when its forehead shimmers with light.
EmeraldGOLDUCK is the fastest swimmer among all Pokémon. It swims effortlessly, even in a rough, stormy sea. It sometimes rescues people from wrecked ships floundering in high seas.
Sapphire · Alpha SapphireThe webbed flippers on its forelegs and hind legs and the streamlined body of GOLDUCK give it frightening speed. This Pokémon is definitely much faster than even the most athletic swimmer.
Ruby · Omega RubyIt swims gracefully along on the quiet, slow-moving rivers and lakes of which it is so fond.
CrystalIt appears by waterways at dusk. It may use tele kinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously.
Silver · SoulSilver · XWhen it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow.
Gold · HeartGoldIts slim and long limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes.
YellowOften seen swimming elegantly by lake shores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster, Kappa.
Red · Blue · LeafGreen
Names around the world
- Japanese
- ゴルダック
- Japanese (romaji)
- Golduck
- Korean
- 골덕
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 哥達鴨
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 哥达鸭
- French
- Akwakwak
- German
- Entoron
- Spanish
- Golduck
- Italian
- Golduck
Sprites
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Official artwork
3D models
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
Generation IX · animated models
Training
- EV yield
- 2 SpA
- Catch rate
- 75 ≈9.8% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 175
- Growth rate
- Medium
Breeding
- Egg groups
- Water 1Field
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Shield: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
- Brawlers' CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 27–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Green 2 areas
- Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
- Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Red 1 area
- Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
- Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
Sword: The Isle of Armor 8 areas
- Brawlers' CaveSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Challenge BeachSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 27–60
- Challenge Beach (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Courageous Cavern (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Forest of FocusSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
- Forest of Focus (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Soothing Wetlands (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 35–60
- Training LowlandsSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 26–60
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Walking in the overworld · Lv 51–56
Ultra Moon 2 areas
- Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–61
- Vast Poni CanyonSurfing · Lv 42–45
Ultra Sun 2 areas
- Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 58–61
- Vast Poni CanyonSurfing · Lv 42–45
Moon 2 areas
- Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–59
- Vast Poni CanyonSurfing · Lv 41–44
Sun 2 areas
- Poni GauntletWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–59
- Vast Poni CanyonSurfing · Lv 41–44
White 2 11 areas
- Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–38
- Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Shrine)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
- Nature SanctuaryWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–65
- Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
- Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–39
- Road 22Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–45
- Road 23Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–55
- Route 23 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 50–54
- Seaside Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
- Seaside Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
- Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–42
Black 2 11 areas
- Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–38
- Abundant Shrine (Hidden Grotto – Shrine)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 35–39
- Nature SanctuaryWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 57–65
- Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
- Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–39
- Road 22Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–45
- Road 23Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 50–55
- Route 23 (Hidden Grotto)Finding a Pokemon in a Hidden Grotto · Lv 50–54
- Seaside Cave (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
- Seaside Cave (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40
- Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–42
XD 1 area
- Citadark Isle (Outside)Snagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 33
White 3 areas
- Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
- Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
- Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–59
Black 3 areas
- Road 11Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
- Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–57
- Village BridgeWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 47–59
SoulSilver 19 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Surfing · Lv 40
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Surfing · Lv 40
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Surfing · Lv 40
- Ilex ForestSurfing · Lv 10–20
- Mount Silver (1F top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Mount Silver (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Mount Silver (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Mount Silver (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Mount Silver (mountainside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
- Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Road 35Surfing · Lv 15–31
- Road 6Surfing · Lv 10
- Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
- Safari Zone WetlandSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–45
- Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
- Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
- Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38
HeartGold 19 areas
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Surfing · Lv 40
- Cerulean Cave (2F)Surfing · Lv 40
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Surfing · Lv 40
- Ilex ForestSurfing · Lv 10–20
- Mount Silver (1F top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Mount Silver (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Mount Silver (3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Mount Silver (4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Mount Silver (mountainside)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
- Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Road 35Surfing · Lv 15–31
- Road 6Surfing · Lv 10
- Safari Zone WastelandWalking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
- Safari Zone WetlandSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 17–45
- Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32
- Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
- Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Seafoam Islands (B3F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 34–36
- Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37–38
Platinum 21 areas
- Celestic TownSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Eterna CitySurfing · Lv 20–40
- Lake AcuitySurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–40
- Lake ValorSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 20–41
- Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Oreburgh Gate (B1F)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Ravaged PathSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Resort AreaSurfing · Lv 35–55
- Road 203Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 208Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 209Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 214Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 225Surfing · Lv 35–55
- Sendoff SpringSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Twinleaf TownSurfing · Lv 20–40
Pearl 29 areas
- Celestic TownSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Eterna CitySurfing · Lv 20–40
- Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
- Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
- Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
- Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
- Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Lake AcuitySurfing · Lv 20–40
- Lake ValorSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Oreburgh Gate (B1F)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Ravaged PathSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Resort AreaSurfing · Lv 40–55
- Road 203Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 208Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 209Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 214Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 225Surfing · Lv 40–55
- Road 226Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–53
- Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Sendoff SpringSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–55
- Twinleaf TownSurfing · Lv 20–40
Diamond 29 areas
- Celestic TownSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Eterna CitySurfing · Lv 20–40
- Great Marsh Area 1Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
- Great Marsh Area 2Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 26
- Great Marsh Area 3Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
- Great Marsh Area 4Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 24
- Great Marsh Area 5Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Great Marsh Area 6Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 22
- Lake AcuitySurfing · Lv 20–40
- Lake ValorSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Oreburgh Gate (B1F)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Ravaged PathSurfing · Lv 20–40
- Resort AreaSurfing · Lv 40–55
- Road 203Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 208Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 209Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 214Surfing · Lv 20–40
- Road 225Surfing · Lv 40–55
- Road 226Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51–53
- Road 230Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 52
- Sendoff SpringSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–55
- Twinleaf TownSurfing · Lv 20–40
FireRed 8 areas
- Berry ForestSurfing · Lv 35–40
- Cape BrinkSurfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 35–40
- Cerulean Cave (1F)Surfing · Lv 40–55
- Cerulean Cave (B1F)Surfing · Lv 50–65
- Seafoam Islands (B1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 33–35
- Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–34
- Seafoam Islands (B3F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–40
- Seafoam Islands (B4F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 32–40
Emerald 1 area
- Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Surfing · Lv 25–40
Sapphire 1 area
- Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Surfing · Lv 25–40
Ruby 1 area
- Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)Surfing · Lv 25–40
Crystal 5 areas
- Ilex ForestSurfing · Lv 15–19
- Mount Silver (2F)Surfing, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 40–48
- Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 45
- Road 35Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 6Surfing · Lv 10–14
Silver 5 areas
- Ilex ForestSurfing · Lv 15–19
- Mount Silver (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
- Road 35Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 6Surfing · Lv 10–14
Gold 5 areas
- Ilex ForestSurfing · Lv 15–19
- Mount Silver (2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 48
- Mount Silver (top)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 51
- Road 35Surfing · Lv 20–24
- Road 6Surfing · Lv 10–14
Yellow 1 area
- Road 6Surfing · Lv 15–20
Blue 2 areas
- Seafoam Islands (B2F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 37
- Seafoam Islands (B4F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 39
Red 1 area
- Seafoam Islands (1F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38