Golduck #0055
| Typing | Water |
| Abilities | Damp - Ability 1 Cloud Nine - Ability 2 Swift Swim - Hidden |
| Classification | The Duck Pokémon |
| National ID | #0055 |
| Regional ID | #0056 |
Type Effectiveness
Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Stat Range | |
| HP | 80 | 140—187 | |
| Attack | 82 | 78—147 | |
| Defense | 78 | 74—143 | |
| Sp. Attack | 95 | 90—161 | |
| Sp. Defense | 80 | 76—145 | |
| Speed | 85 | 81—150 | |
| Total | 500 | Calculated Stat Range |
Evolutionary Family
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Field Water 1 |
| Egg Cycles | 20 |
| Egg Steps | 5120 - Generations II, III, and VII 5100 - Generations IV 5140 - Generations V and VI 5100 - Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl 2560 - Sword, Shield, Scarlet, and Violet |
| Gender Ratio | 50.00% 50.00% |
| Height | 1.7 m (5'7") |
| Weight | 76.6 kg (168.9 lbs.) |
Battle Information
Pokédex Entries
"When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow." "It swims gracefully along on the quiet, slow- moving rivers and lakes of which it is so fond." | |
"This Pokémon lives in gently flowing rivers. It paddles through the water with its long limbs, putting its graceful swimming skills on display." "Old tales tell of Golduck punishing those that defiled its river. The guilty were dragged into the water and taken away." | |
"This Pokémon lives in lakes. It swims faster than any world-class swimmer." "The flippers of its well-developed limbs give it shocking speed. It is the best swimmer among Pokémon." | |
"Its body is strong, and it has webbing on its hands and feet. Golduck can swim easily through rough seas, clawing its way through the high waves." | |
"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." | |
"Even fast-swimming fish Pokémon can be disabled by Golduck. It brings them to a standstill and seizes them." "A professional swimmer, it can continue swimming for two days straight by waving its long tail skillfully." | |
"Its long, slim limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes." | |
"It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously." "The forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc." | |
"Golduck is the fastest swimmer among all Pokémon. It swims effortlessly, even in a rough, stormy sea. It sometimes rescues people from wrecked ships floundering in high seas." "The webbed flippers on its forelegs and hind legs and the streamlined body of Golduck give it frightening speed. This Pokémon is definitely much faster than even the most athletic swimmer." | |
"A Pokémon that lives in lakes. It swims faster than any human swimming champion." "The flippers of its well-developed limbs give it shocking speed. It is the best swimmer among Pokémon." | |
"It is seen swimming dynamically and elegantly using its well-developed limbs and flippers." | |
"When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow." "It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously." | |
"The webbed flippers on its forelegs and hind legs and the streamlined body of GOLDUCK give it frightening speed. This POKéMON is definitely much faster than even the most athletic swimmer." "GOLDUCK is the fastest swimmer among all POKéMON. It swims effortlessly, even in a rough, stormy sea. It sometimes rescues people from wrecked ships floundering in high seas." | |
"The forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc." "Often seen swimming elegantly by lakeshores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster Kappa." | |
"A GOLDUCK is an adept swimmer. It sometimes joins competitive swimmers in training. It uses psychic powers when its forehead shimmers with light." | |
"When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its fore head somehow be gins to glow." "It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use tele kinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously." | |
"It swims grace fully along on the quiet, slow-moving rivers and lakes of which it is so fond." | |
"Its slim and long limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swim ming gracefully in lakes." |
Learnset
Learnset via Level-up
Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| 1 | 50 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 1 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 1 | 40 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 9 | 18 | 80 | Normal | Phys. | |
| 12 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| 15 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 18 | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. | |
| 21 | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. | |
| 24 | 90 | 90 | Water | Phys. | |
| 27 | — | 100 | Water | Stat. | |
| 30 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| 36 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| 40 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| 45 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
Pre-evolution Moves
Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 | — | Poison | Spec. | |
| 100 | 80 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| — | 60 | Psychic | Stat. | |
| — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| — | — | Normal | Stat. |
Learnset via TM
TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM001 | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM007 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM011 | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM012 | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM016 | 65 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| TM017 | — | 100 | Ghost | Stat. | |
| TM018 | 60 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM020 | 50 | 100 | Grass | Phys. | |
| TM022 | 50 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM025 | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM032 | 60 | — | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM034 | 55 | 95 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM035 | 55 | 95 | Ground | Spec. | |
| TM039 | 65 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM043 | 1 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM047 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM050 | — | — | Water | Stat. | |
| TM054 | 80 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| TM055 | 80 | 100 | Ground | Phys. | |
| TM058 | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM059 | 80 | 90 | Psychic | Phys. | |
| TM061 | 70 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. | |
| TM066 | 85 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM069 | 75 | 100 | Ice | Phys. | |
| TM070 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM075 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM077 | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM080 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM081 | 1 | 100 | Grass | Spec. | |
| TM085 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM087 | — | 100 | Dark | Stat. | |
| TM098 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM101 | 80 | 100 | Rock | Spec. | |
| TM103 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM110 | 85 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM120 | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| TM122 | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM123 | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM128 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM129 | — | — | Psychic | Stat. | |
| TM130 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM135 | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM140 | — | — | Dark | Stat. | |
| TM142 | 110 | 80 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM143 | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. | |
| TM152 | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM158 | 120 | 70 | Fighting | Spec. | |
| TM163 | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM171 | 80 | 100 | Normal | Spec. | |
| TM174 | — | — | Ice | Stat. | |
| TM181 | 65 | 100 | Dark | Phys. | |
| TM184 | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Spec. | |
| TM192 | 150 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. | |
| TM196 | 60 | 100 | Water | Phys. | |
| TM203 | — | — | Normal | Stat. | |
| TM204 | 120 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM205 | 1 | 100 | Normal | Phys. | |
| TM208 | 35 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM209 | 90 | 85 | Water | Spec. | |
| TM217 | 120 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. | |
| TM228 | 75 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
How to Obtain
Available In
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Sun
CatchableMoon
CatchableUltra Sun
CatchableUltra Moon
CatchableLet's Go, Pikachu!
CatchableLet's Go, Eevee!
CatchableGeneration VIII
Sword
CatchableShield
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Sword)
CatchableThe Isle of Armor (Shield)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Sword)
CatchableThe Crown Tundra (Shield)
CatchableBrilliant Diamond
CatchableShining Pearl
CatchableLegends: Arceus
CatchableGeneration IX
What does each category mean?
Catchable Can be caught in the base game without special requirements. It spawns somewhere in game.
Obtainable Available only through an in-game gift, such as a starter or in-game trade with an NPC.
Evolve Only available through evolution. A pre-evolution is available for catching or obtaining.
Event Only available through some sort of event or distribution.
Transfer Exists within the game's data, but can only be obtained via a trade with another player (version exclusive) or transfer through another means like Pokémon HOME.
In-Game Images
Standard Sprites

Main Sprite
Shiny Sprites

Main Sprite

