Ducklett Best Moveset
Water/Flying at 44/44 balanced offenses and 55 Speed. AbilityHydration heals status under rain. Pre-evolution stats across the board. The moveset can't compete. Evolve to Swanna for 87/87 balanced offenses at 98 Speed.
Ducklett saw minimal competitive use in Gen V (Black & White / B2W2). This was Ducklett's competitive peak. Its most popular set ran Hydration with Leftovers, favoring a Calm nature.
Best Moves
Best Build
Ducklett best EVs are Defense and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Defog
- Roost
- Substitute
- Toxic
Recommended Teammates
Ducklett saw minimal competitive use in Gen VI (X & Y / ORAS). Ducklett maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran keen eye with Eviolite, favoring a Timid nature.
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Brave Bird
- Hurricane
- Hurricane
- Fly
Ducklett saw minimal competitive use in Gen VII (Sun & Moon / USUM). Ducklett maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Hydration with Focus Sash, favoring a Jolly nature.
Utility Moveset
- Endeavor
- Aqua Jet
- Defog
- Tailwind
Recommended Teammates
Ducklett saw minimal competitive use in Gen IX (Scarlet & Violet / Legends Z-A). Ducklett maintained its position from the previous generation. Its most popular set ran Keeneye with Heavy-Duty Boots, favoring a Timid nature.
Support Moveset
- Defog
- Surf
- Roost
- Hurricane
Recommended Teammates
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 |
What is Ducklett Weak Against
ExcellentBest Pokemon Against Ducklett
Jolteon can KO Ducklett with Thunderbolt (504-593%). Rhyperior threatens a KO with Stone Edge (243-287%).
 Jolteon Electric | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityVoltabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Ducklett View Jolteon builds →Volt Switch 4x393-462%KO Thunderbolt 4x504-593%KO Shadow Ball75-88% | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Ducklett View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x243-287%KO | ||
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
How to Get Ducklett
8 encounter spots for Ducklett at moderate rates starting from early-game routes. Best and Earliest sort options below help narrow down your approach based on odds vs. Accessibility.
Where To Catch Ducklett in SV
To get Ducklett, start by catching Ducklett through walking encounters at Lv. 7-74. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Ducklett ✓Fellhorn GorgeLv.7-60OverworldDayKitakami WildsLv.7-60OverworldDayMossfell ConfluenceLv.7-60OverworldDayOni MountainLv.7-60OverworldDay
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SwannaFellhorn GorgeLv.35-74OverworldKitakami WildsLv.35-74OverworldRevelers RoadLv.35-74Overworldor evolve from Ducklett (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Ducklett. The 2-stage line runs through Ducklett, which you can catch in the wild from the locations below. Evolve at level 35 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Ducklett in USUM
- Step 1Ducklett ✓
Step 2Catch or Evolve into SwannaUltra Space Wilds - CliffLv.60Interact with Pokemonor evolve from Ducklett (Step 1)
No wild encounters for Ducklett in Sun & Moon. Bring Ducklett over from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet, then level through the stages. Each step in the chain is laid out below.
How to Obtain Ducklett in SM
- Step 1Ducklett ✓BREEDINGAvailableLeave Swanna with a compatible partner at the Pokemon Day Care to receive a Ducklett egg.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Driftveil Drawbridge · Shaking spot. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Driftveil Drawbridge · Shaking spot. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom X & YNot TradeableAppears in X & Y via Walking · Route 7 · Yellow Flower. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Oni Mountain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
- Step 2Evolve into Swanna
Ducklett isn't available in the wild in Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire. Start by transferring Ducklett from Black & White, Black 2 & White 2, or Scarlet & Violet. The evolution path from Ducklett to Ducklett is covered in the steps below.
How to Obtain Ducklett in ORAS
Step 1Ducklett ✓CARTRIDGE TRADEfrom X & YAvailableCatch in X & Y via Walking · Route 7 · Yellow Flower, then trade to the current game via link cable.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black & WhiteNot TradeableAppears in Black & White via Walking · Driftveil Drawbridge · Shaking spot. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Black 2 & White 2Not TradeableAppears in Black 2 & White 2 via Walking · Driftveil Drawbridge · Shaking spot. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.LATER APPEARANCEfrom Scarlet & VioletNot TradeableAppears in Scarlet & Violet via Overworld · Oni Mountain. Forward-only transfer — no path back to this game from a later one.
Step 2Evolve into Swanna
Base Stats
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.
They are better at swimming than flying, and they happily eat their favorite food, peat moss, as they dive underwater.
Ducklett Guide
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.
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.
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- Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BWDebut
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves