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Golduck (Japanese: ゴルダック, HepburnGorudakku) (GOL-duck[1]) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Golduck is a blue-colored duck Pokémon. Its hands and feet are now webbed, which result in Golduck's superior swimming skills. Golduck has red eyes and a red gem on its head. Its head has four spikes on top. It has a long tail and its hands and feet have three long claws.

Behavior[]

Using their webbed limbs, they can easily outspeed even the fastest human swimmers, and as such can make quick work of agile fish; they may even use their psychic abilities to disorient and disable their prey before catching them. Surprisingly, Golduck rely heavily on their tails for swimming strength, stamina and maneuverability in addition to their limbs. Golduck can swim for two days straight without rest. They can often be seen gliding agilely through the water at dusk in slower rivers (though they have no trouble with currents).

Most scientists believe that Golduck, with their duck-like appearances and crepuscular natures, are the inspiration behind the mythical kappa, a common myth in regions like Kanto and Johto; in these regions, they were thought to punish those who polluted their rivers by pulling them beneath the waters.

Natural abilities[]

Golduck can use psychic powers. When they are used, the gem on its head will glow, which nearly drove it to extinction. It is also a strong swimmer. The manga shows that via Telepathy, it can give its Trainer and allies knowledge.

Diet[]

It is most likely a fish eater, but eats its food on land as opposed to in the water.

Evolution[]

Golduck evolves from Psyduck at level 33.

Game info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Seafoam Islands Rare
Yellow Route 6 Rare
Gold and Silver Route 6, 35, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver Rare
Crystal Route 6, 35, Ilex Forest, Mt. Silver Rare
Ruby and Sapphire Safari Zone Uncommon
FireRed and LeafGreen Cerulean Cave, Berry Forest, Cape Brink, Seafoam Islands (FireRed only) Rare
Emerald Safari Zone Uncommon
Diamond and Pearl Surf anywhere Uncommon
Platinum Surf anywhere Uncommon
HeartGold and SoulSilver Route 6, 35, Mt. Silver, Seafoam Islands, Ilex Forest Rare
Black and White Route 11, 14, Village Bridge Uncommon
X and Y Evolve Psyduck None

Side game locations[]

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Pinball Ruby & Sapphire Evolve Psyduck
Pokémon Trozei! Secret Storage 11, Trozei Battle, Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Evolve Psyduck
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Blizzard Island (1-20F), Crevice Cave (1-10BF), Lower Crevice Cave (1-4BF), Mt. Avalanche (1-19BF)
Pokémon Rumble Bright Beach
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure Beach Zone


Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    Often seen swimming elegantly by lakeshores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster Kappa.

  • Yellow

    Its slim and long limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes.

  • Gold

    When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow.

  • Silver

    It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously.

  • Crystal

    It swims gracefully along on the quiet, slow-moving rivers and lakes of which it is so fond.

  • Ruby

    The 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.

  • Sapphire

    Golduck 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.

  • FireRed

    The forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc.

  • LeafGreen

    Often seen swimming elegantly by lakeshores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster Kappa.

  • Emerald

    A Golduck is an adept swimmer. It sometimes joins competitive swimmers in training. It uses psychic powers when its forehead shimmers with light.

  • Diamond

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

  • Pearl

    The flippers of its well-developed limbs give it shocking speed. It is the best swimmer among Pokémon.

  • Platinum

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

  • HeartGold

    When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow.

  • SoulSilver

    It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously.

  • Black

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

  • White

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

  • Black 2

    When its forehead shines mysteriously, Golduck can use the full extent of its power.

  • White 2

    When its forehead shines mysteriously, Golduck can use the full extent of its power.

  • X

    It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously.

  • Y

    The forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc.

  • Omega Ruby

    The 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.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    Golduck 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.

  • Sun

    It is said that the red part of its forehead grants supernatural powers to those who possess one, so t was over-hunted in the past.

  • Moon

    It swims along the banks of lakes and catches fish Pokémon. It takes them to the shore and quietly eats them up.

  • Ultra Sun

    Even fast-swimming fish Pokémon can be disabled by Golduck. It brings them to a standstill and seizes them.

  • Ultra Moon

    A professional swimmer, it can continue swimming for two days straight by waving its long tail skillfully.

  • Let's Go, Pikachu!

    Its long, slim limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes.

  • Let's Go, Eevee!

    Its long, slim limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes.

  • Sword

    This Pokémon lives in gently flowing rivers. It paddles through the water with its long limbs, putting its graceful swimming skills on display.

  • Shield

    Old tales tell of Golduck punishing those that defiled its river. The guilty were dragged into the water and taken away.


Stats[]

Stats
HP
80
Attack
82
Defense
78
Sp. Atk
95
Sp. Def
80
Speed
85
Total
500

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Me First —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Physical
1 Water Sport 90 90% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
4 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
7 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special
10 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
13 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
16 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
19 Disable 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
22 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
25 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
28 Aqua Tail 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
31 Soak 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Status
36 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
41 Amnesia —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
46 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special
51 Wonder Room —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Water Sport 90 90% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special Cute 4 0 ♥
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
4 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
8 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special Cute 4 0 ♥
11 Disable 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
15 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 4 0 ♥
18 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 4 0 ♥
22 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
25 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 3 0 ♥
29 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Smart 4 0 ♥
32 Aqua Tail 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beauty 4 0 ♥
38 Soak 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Status Cute 2 1 ♥
43 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2 1 ♥
49 Amnesia —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
54 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 1 0 ♥
60 Wonder Room —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Aqua Jet 40 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Physical
1 Water Sport 90 90% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special
5 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
9 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special
14 Disable 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
18 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
22 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
27 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
31 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
37 Soak 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Status
44 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
50 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
56 Amnesia —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
63 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special
69 Wonder Room —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Water Sport 90 90% 15 Type Water HOME Water Status Cute 2
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
5 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
9 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water Special Cute 3
14 Disable 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
18 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 3
22 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
27 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 2
31 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 2
37 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
44 Zen Headbutt 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Beauty 2
50 Amnesia —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
56 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Water Sport 90 90% 15 Type Water HOME Water Cute 4 0 ♥
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Disable 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
16 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 3 ♥
23 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 3 ♥
31 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
44 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
58 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
1 Disable 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
16 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
23 Screech 85% 40 Type Normal HOME Normal
31 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
44 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
58 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Scratch 40 100% 35 Type Normal HOME Normal
28 Tail Whip 100% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal
31 Disable 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
39 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
48 Fury Swipes 18 80% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
59 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Type Water HOME Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM47 Low Sweep 65 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM98 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 1 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM47 Low Sweep 65 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Clever 2 3 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Tough 2 0 ♥
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Cute 3 0 ♥
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM98 Power-Up Punch 40 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 90 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM07 DiveORAS 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM01 Hone Claws —% 15 Type Dark HOME Dark Status
TM03 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM16 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Telekinesis —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM47 Low Sweep 60 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special
TM55 Scald 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical
HM06 Dive 80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 0
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beauty 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM28 Dig 80 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Physical Smart 1
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special Smart 2
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Cool 3
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM52 Focus Blast 120 70% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Special Cool 2
TM55 Brine 65 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Special Smart 2
TM56 Fling 100% 10 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical Tough 1
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM65 Shadow Claw 70 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Physical Cute 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM70 Flash 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM77 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 0
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
HM05HGSS Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 0
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Physical Tough 3
HM08 Rock Climb 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM01 Focus Punch 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 3 0 ♥
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
TM04 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 2 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 1 4 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Smart 1 0 ♥
TM31 Brick Break 75 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 1 4 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Beauty 3 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water Tough 2 0 ♥
HM08 Dive 60 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 DynamicPunch 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM09 Psych Up —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM16 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM28 Dig 60 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM33 Ice Punch 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM49 Fury Cutter 10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM05 Flash 70% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM06 Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Type Water HOME Water
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM01 Mega Punch 80 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM05 Mega Kick 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water
TM12 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM14 Blizzard 120 90% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM16 Pay Day 40 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM17 Submission 80 80% 25 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM18 Counter 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM19 Seismic Toss 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM28 Dig 100 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Type Water HOME Water
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

To see the Egg Moves that Golduck can learn, refer to Psyduck.


Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Aqua Tail USUM 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Focus Punch USUM 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Ice Punch USUM 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Liquidation USUM 85 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Low Kick USUM 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Role Play USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Telekinesis USUM —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special
Wonder Room USUM —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Worry Seed USUM 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Aqua Tail ORAS 90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Focus Punch ORAS 150 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 2 0 ♥
Ice Punch ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Low Kick ORAS 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 1 0 ♥
Role Play ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Wonder Room ORAS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 3 0 ♥
Worry Seed ORAS 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Clever 2 0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Aqua Tail  90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
Low Kick  100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
Role Play  —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Wonder Room  —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
Worry Seed  100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Aqua Tail  90 90% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Cute 3
Dive  80 100% 10 Type Water HOME Water Physical Beauty 1
Fury Cutter  10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cool 2
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Tough 3
Ice Punch  75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beauty 2
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
Low Kick HGSS 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 3
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Role Play HGSS —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 1
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Worry Seed HGSS 100% 10 Type Grass HOME Grass Status Beauty 2
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Counter FRLGE 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 0 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
DynamicPunch E 100 50% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Cool 2 1 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Fury Cutter E 10 95% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Cool 3 0 ♥
Ice Punch E 75 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
Mega Kick FRLGE 120 75% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 0 ♥
Mega Punch FRLGE 80 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 4 0 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Psych Up E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Seismic Toss FRLGEXD 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 2 1 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Ice Beam C 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

In "Bye Bye Psyduck", Misty saw a Golduck which she thought her Psyduck evolved into, but it was later revealed to be a wild Golduck that had similar behaviors to Brock. In "The Perfect Match", Trinity used a Golduck to battle Misty in the Whirl Cup.

Manga[]

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Blue owns a Golduck and uses it to Surf and battle.

Trivia[]

  • Despite its name, Golduck is blue instead of gold.
    • It is rumoured that Psyduck and Golduck had their names mixed up, due to the fact that Psyduck has a golden texture and Golduck looks more like a Psychic-type Pokémon.
  • Despite possessing Telekinesis and Psychic powers, Golduck is not part Psychic-type.
  • Despite being able to use Psychic powers, Golduck and its pre-evolution, Psyduck, could not learn Psychic until Generation IV, despite being a TM, too.
  • Golduck and its pre-evolution Psyduck are the only Pokémon to have Cloud Nine as an ability and not have it as their Hidden Ability.

Origin[]

Golduck is likely based on a duck, platypus, and a kappa. It is also possible that Golduck is based on the bunyip, an aquatic monster of Australian aboriginal mythology, sometimes depicted with webbed feet and a duck's bill.

Etymology[]

Golduck is derived from gold (gold is often associated with psychic properties) and duck.

Gallery[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 149. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.
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