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.
It 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.
It swims along the banks of lakes and catches fish Pokémon. It takes them to the shore and quietly eats them up.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Serperior Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Serperior builds →Leaf Storm 2x92-108%KO Solar Beam 2x85-101%KO Leaf Blade 2x66-77% Energy Ball 2x64-75% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Exeggutor builds →Leaf Storm 2x138-163%KO Wood Hammer 2x103-122%KO Solar Beam 2x128-151%KO Energy Ball 2x97-114%KO | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Decidueye builds →Solar Beam 2x106-126%KO Leaf Blade 2x87-103%KO Energy Ball 2x80-95% Razor Leaf 2x54-64% | ||
 Meganium Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Meganium builds →Petal Dance 2x92-108%KO Solar Beam 2x92-108%KO Petal Blizzard 2x70-83% Energy Ball 2x69-81% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Eevee (Paniola Ranch Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Leafeon builds →Solar Beam 2x72-85% Leaf Blade 2x88-105%KO Energy Ball 2x54-64% Giga Drain 2x46-54% | ||
In Sun & Moon, Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (111-131%).
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x111-131%KO Volt Switch 2x87-103%KO Dazzling Gleam50-58% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Breeding
Breed with Golduck to get Psyduck eggs easily using 218 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Clear Smog, Confuse Ray, Cross Chop and 12 more.
Sun & Moon Golduck Best Moveset
Golduck's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Ice Beam is the go-to spam option, with utility options keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Golduck best EVs are HP and Speed
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Hydro Pump
- Soak
- Aqua Jet
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Scald
- Calm Mind
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
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 Aqua Tail anchor the STAB core.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Golduck in Sun & Moon
Golduck appears at decent spawn rates across 4 spots in late-game routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Where To Catch Golduck in Sun & Moon
Psyduck is your first catch on the way to Golduck. You'll find walking and surfing encounters from Lv. 14-59 across 16 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch PsyduckBrooklet Hill - NorthMoonGrass Lv.14-1730%EarlyBrooklet Hill - NorthSunGrass Lv.14-1730%EarlyBrooklet Hill - SouthSunGrass Lv.14-1730%EarlyBrooklet Hill - SouthMoonGrass Lv.14-1730%EarlyBrooklet Hill - NorthMoonSurfing on water Lv.14-1720%EarlyBrooklet Hill - NorthSunSurfing on water Lv.14-1720%EarlyBrooklet Hill - SouthSunSurfing on water Lv.14-1720%EarlyBrooklet Hill - SouthMoonSurfing on water Lv.14-1720%EarlySeaward CaveSunSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Cave20%EarlySeaward CaveMoonSurfing on water Lv.15-18 Cave20%EarlyMalie GardenSunGrass Lv.24-27 Forest10%MidMalie GardenMoonGrass Lv.24-27 Forest10%Mid
Step 2Golduck ✓Vast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)MoonSurfing on water Lv.41-4420%LateVast Poni Canyon - Northwest (Hidden Area)SunSurfing on water Lv.41-4420%LatePoni GauntletMoonGrass Lv.56-5915%PostPoni GauntletSunGrass Lv.56-5915%Postor evolve from Psyduck (Step 1)
Golduck Guide
In Sun & Moon, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Golduck. The 500 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Ice Beam with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
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 special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
In Sun & Moon, 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
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
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 5BW
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