Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Ducklett flexibility. HP barely edges ahead. But Attack isn't far off. Common in the wild and follows a medium-fast 1M XP curve. Yields 1 HP EV.
When attacked, it uses its feathers to splash water, escaping under cover of the spray.
They are better at swimming than flying, and they happily eat their favorite food, peat moss, as they dive underwater.
Ducklett Weakness
Ducklett is weak to Electric and Rock. Watch out for Electric attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Electric |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug, Steel |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Electric deals 4x damage to DucklettView Zapdos → | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Rock is super effective against DucklettView Terrakion → | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Rock is super effective against DucklettView Rhyperior → | ||
 Jolteon Electric | C | |
Electric deals 4x damage to DucklettView Jolteon → | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Zapdos can KO Ducklett with Thunderbolt (305-360%). Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (285-335%). Rhyperior's Stone Edge also KOs at 188-221%.
Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Ducklett View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave27-32% Thunderbolt 4x305-360%KO | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Ducklett View Terrakion builds →Close Combat85-100%KO Stone Edge 2x285-335%KO | ||
Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ducklett View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x188-221%KO | ||
Jolteon Electric | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ducklett View Jolteon builds →Shadow Ball45-54% Discharge 4x273-321%KO Volt Switch 4x238-281%KO Thunderbolt 4x307-362%KO | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Evolution
One evolution ahead. Ducklett grows into Swanna through a straightforward two-stage chain. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 168 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Ducklett easily with 58 breeding partners from the Flying and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Air Cutter, Aqua Jet, Brine and 6 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Ducklett Best Moveset
Focus Sash guarantees Ducklett survives one hit from full HP. That's enough to deal early damage and fire off Endeavor before going down. Hydration and flexible EVs maximize first-turn impact.
Best Build
Ducklett best EVs are Speed and HP
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Aqua Jet
- Defog
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Egg moves make a real difference. Ducklett gets Air Cutter and Aqua Jet exclusively through breeding, filling gaps that TMs and level-up can't touch. Normal and Ice coverage rounds out the picture alongside Brave Bird and Hurricane.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Ducklett in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Ducklett Guide
Ducklett evolves into Swanna at level 35. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 305 BST.
Ducklett evolves into Swanna at level 35. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
For Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, you can run Ducklett through the first few routes without issues. 305 BST won't carry you far though. Get it to Swanna as fast as you can.
Ducklett is catchable in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 6 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Ducklett joined the series in Black & White and has been available in 7 titles so far. With 6 generations of appearances, it's established itself despite the later start.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
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 5BWDebut
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