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.
Its long, slim limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes.
Its long, slim limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes.
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 |
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Zapdos builds →Thunder 2x118-139%KO Thunderbolt 2x97-114%KO Thunder Shock 2x44-52% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Venusaur builds →Power Whip 2x92-108%KO Petal Dance 2x106-126%KO Razor Leaf 2x44-52% Vine Whip 2x36-43% | ||
 Tangela Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Golduck View Tangela builds →Power Whip 2x69-81% Vine Whip 2x28-33% Mega Drain 2x37-45% Absorb 2x19-23% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Tapu Koko threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (111-131%).
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
| ||
 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% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution
Evolved from Psyduck. Golduck is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee 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
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Leveling does the heavy lifting. Golduck picks up Surf and Hydro Pump along the way, building toward a complete offensive set. TMs add Psychic and Normal coverage and more, but the foundation's already strong by then.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Golduck in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
A handful of locations for Golduck with decent spawn rates across endgame routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Golduck in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
To get Golduck, start by catching Psyduck through walking encounters at Lv. 7-56. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch PsyduckRoute 24Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.7-12 Route20%EarlyRoute 24Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.7-12 Route20%EarlyRoute 25Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.9-14 Route20%EarlyRoute 25Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.9-14 Route20%EarlyRoute 6Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.11-16 Route10%EarlyRoute 6Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.11-16 Route10%EarlyRoute 4Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.7-12 Route5%EarlyRoute 4Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.7-12 Route5%EarlyRoute 17Let's Go PikachuGrass Lv.33-38 Route15%LateRoute 17Let's Go EeveeGrass Lv.33-38 Route15%LateCerulean Cave - 1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave5%PostCerulean Cave - 1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave5%PostCerulean Cave - B1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave5%PostCerulean Cave - B1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave5%Post
Step 2Golduck ✓Cerulean Cave - 1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave15%PostCerulean Cave - 1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave15%PostCerulean Cave - B1FLet's Go EeveeGrass Lv.51-56 Cave15%PostCerulean Cave - B1FLet's Go PikachuGrass Lv.51-56 Cave15%Postor evolve from Psyduck (Step 1)
Golduck Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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 Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
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- 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