Golduck
#55 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Golduck
The best moves for Golduck are Water Gun and Hydro Pump when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Confusion and Hydro Pump deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12DPS
46.3DPS
Defending
12.7DPS
28DPS
Trainer Battles
3.5EPT
2.08DPE
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Psyduck family. Golduck evolves from Psyduck for 50 Candy.
- Purified Pokémon cost less to evolve: Psyduck for 45 Candy.
Game images
Golduck, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Golduck is a Water Pokémon which evolves from Psyduck. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Golduck's best moveset is Water Gun & Hydro Pump and it has a Max CP of 2,770.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Confusion | 19 | 12.7 |
| Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liquidation | 70 | 3 | 2.55 |
| Psychic | 95 | 2 | 1.9 |
| Ice Beam | 95 | 2 | 1.9 |
| Bubble Beam | 45 | 3 | 1.64 |
| Hydro Pump | 135 | 1 | 1.62 |
| Synchronoise | 80 | 2 | 1.6 |
| Cross Chop | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 DPS
|
10.2 | 100% |
|
Confusion
12.7 DPS
|
Hydro Pump
46.3 DPS
|
9.6 | 94% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Liquidation
28 DPS
|
9.5 | 93% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Psychic
31.7 DPS
|
9.5 | 93% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Synchronoise
32 DPS
|
9.2 | 90% |
|
Confusion
12.7 DPS
|
Liquidation
28 DPS
|
9.2 | 90% |
|
Confusion
12.7 DPS
|
Psychic
31.7 DPS
|
9.1 | 89% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Ice Beam
27.1 DPS
|
8.9 | 88% |
|
Confusion
12.7 DPS
|
Synchronoise
32 DPS
|
8.8 | 87% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Bubble Beam
27 DPS
|
8.7 | 86% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
8.7 | 86% |
|
Confusion
12.7 DPS
|
Ice Beam
27.1 DPS
|
8.6 | 84% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Cross Chop
33.3 DPS
|
8.5 | 84% |
|
Confusion
12.7 DPS
|
Bubble Beam
27 DPS
|
8.4 | 82% |
|
Confusion
12.7 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
8.2 | 81% |
|
Confusion
12.7 DPS
|
Cross Chop
33.3 DPS
|
8.1 | 80% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6.4 | 63% |
|
Confusion
12.7 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
6.1 | 60% |
Counters & Raids
Top Golduck counters
For the full ranking, the boss's moves and a raid simulator, see best Golduck Raid Counters »
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 0.52
- 2 0.57
- 3 0.59
- 4 0.59
- 5 0.6
The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+.
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
191 |
| Defense |
|
162 |
| Stamina |
|
190 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 162 |
| Level 50 | 172 |
Average size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 76.6 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 50,000 |
| Candy | 50 |
Purification cost
| Stardust | 3,000 |
| Candy | 3 |
Other
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,050 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,400 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,100 |
|
Level 40 |
2,450 |
|
Level 50 |
2,770 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,750 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,275 |
Costumes
Golduck costumes
Golduck (Holiday Attire)
