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.
A GOLDUCK is an adept swimmer. It sometimes joins competitive swimmers in training. It uses psychic powers when its forehead shimmers with light.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
 Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 2x38-45% Bullet Seed 2x19-23% | ||
 Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x23-28% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
 Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Shroomish builds →Bullet Seed 2x19-23% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
 Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lotad builds →Bullet Seed 2x19-23% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 2x34-42% Bullet Seed 2x18-23% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x18-23% Absorb 2x18-23% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x23-28% Bullet Seed 2x15-18% Absorb 2x15-18% | ||
Lotad WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lotad builds →Bullet Seed 2x15-18% Absorb 2x15-18% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x22-27% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Chikorita Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodLittleroot Town Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Chikorita builds →Razor Leaf 2x32-38% Bullet Seed 2x15-19% | ||
Treecko Grass | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 101 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Treecko builds →Bullet Seed 2x19-23% Absorb 2x15-19% | ||
Shroomish Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Shroomish builds →Mega Drain 2x22-27% Bullet Seed 2x15-19% Absorb 2x13-15% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
 Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lombre builds →Bullet Seed 2x18-22% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
 Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
 Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Cacnea builds →Bullet Seed 2x21-26% Absorb 2x18-22% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x21-26% Absorb 2x16-19% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lombre builds →Bullet Seed 2x17-21% Absorb 2x15-18% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Cacnea builds →Bullet Seed 2x22-27% Absorb 2x17-21% | ||
Oddish GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Oddish builds →Bullet Seed 2x20-24% Absorb 2x17-21% | ||
 Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Tropius builds →Magical Leaf 2x42-51% Razor Leaf 2x41-48% Bullet Seed 2x19-23% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lombre builds →Bullet Seed 2x16-20% Absorb 2x14-17% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Cacnea Grass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Cacnea builds →Bullet Seed 2x21-25% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x85-100%KO Giga Drain 2x54-64% Magical Leaf 2x44-52% Razor Leaf 2x40-48% | ||
 Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x94-112%KO Giga Drain 2x60-71% Bullet Seed 2x22-26% Absorb 2x17-21% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x75-88% Giga Drain 2x48-57% Bullet Seed 2x17-21% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x72-86% Giga Drain 2x46-55% Bullet Seed 2x17-21% Absorb 2x13-17% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x72-86% Giga Drain 2x46-55% Bullet Seed 2x17-21% | ||
Tropius Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Tropius builds →Solar Beam 2x85-100%KO Giga Drain 2x54-64% Magical Leaf 2x44-52% Razor Leaf 2x40-48% | ||
Gloom GrassPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Gloom builds →Solar Beam 2x94-112%KO Giga Drain 2x60-71% Bullet Seed 2x22-26% Absorb 2x17-21% | ||
Lileep RockGrass | D | |
Obtain MethodRustboro City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lileep builds →Solar Beam 2x75-88% Giga Drain 2x48-57% Bullet Seed 2x17-21% | ||
Lombre WaterGrass | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Lombre builds →Solar Beam 2x72-86% Giga Drain 2x46-55% Bullet Seed 2x17-21% Absorb 2x13-17% | ||
Nuzleaf GrassDark | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Nuzleaf builds →Solar Beam 2x72-86% Giga Drain 2x46-55% Bullet Seed 2x17-21% | ||
In Emerald, Magneton can KO Golduck with Thunderbolt (122-144%).
 Magneton ElectricSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMagnetpull ItemMagnet NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Magneton builds →Thunderbolt 2x122-144%KO | ||
 Breloom GrassFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityEffect Spore ItemLeftovers NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Breloom builds →Mach Punch27-32% | ||
Emerald 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 102 partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Notable egg moves include Cross Chop, Foresight, Future Sight and 5 more.
Emerald Golduck Best Moveset
Leftovers buys the setup turn. Golduck clicks Calm Mind, then starts cleaning with Surf and the remaining moves. Timid nature with max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs makes sure nothing tanks a boosted hit comfortably.
Best Build
Golduck best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Calm Mind
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Moves
The natural movepool does the job, but Cross Chop and Foresight from the egg pool give Golduck something extra. Pair those with Hydro Pump and Surf for STAB and coverage across 8 types for reach, and the kit fills out nicely.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Golduck in Emerald
Golduck tops out at moderate rates across 1 locations in mid-game water routes. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Where To Catch Golduck in Emerald
To get Golduck, start by catching Psyduck through surfing encounters at Lv. 20-40. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PsyduckSafari Zone - SouthwestSurfing on water Lv.20-35 Facility100%MidSafari Zone - NorthwestSurfing on water Lv.20-35 Facility95%Mid
Step 2Golduck ✓Safari Zone - NorthwestSurfing on water Lv.25-40 Facility5%Midor evolve from Psyduck (Step 1)
Golduck Guide
In Emerald, Swift Swim changes the entire equation for Golduck. The 500 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Ice Beam with Leftovers 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 Emerald, 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