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No. 0055 · Generation I · Kanto

Golduck

The Duck Pokémon

TL;DR. Golduck is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 500. Often seen swim ming elegantly by lake shores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster, Kappa.

Water

Often seen swim ming elegantly by lake shores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster, Kappa.

Height1.7 m

Weight76.6 kg

AbilitiesDamp, Cloud Nine

HiddenSwift Swim

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 500. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 80

Attack 82

Defense 78

Sp. Attack 95

Sp. Defense 80

Speed 85

Total500

500 base stat total, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 35th among Water-types.

95 base Special Attack, Golduck's strongest stat, ranking 24th of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Golduck on Daily Pokémon

Golduck was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

1:30

Jul 18, 2026

Pokémon GO

Golduck in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Golduck reaches 2,450 CP at level 40 and 2,803 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack191

GO Defense162

GO Stamina190

Max CP (L40)2,450

Max CP (L50)2,770

Best buddy (L51)2,803

Raid catch CP 1,330–1,400 (L20). Weather boosted 1,663–1,750 (L25).

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Competitive

Golduck in competitive play.

Recommended builds and battle rankings for Golduck across the current metagames. In Pokémon GO it ranks #529 in the Great League.

Pokémon GO Battle League

Great League #529 76.5 score

Ultra League #393 77.2 score

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.

Quick answers

Common questions about Golduck.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Golduck, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Golduck?

Golduck is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Golduck weak to?

Golduck takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Golduck resistant to?

Golduck resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Golduck evolve?

Golduck evolves from Psyduck (Level 33). Golduck is the final form of its evolution line.

What generation is Golduck from?

Golduck was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0055.

What are Golduck's base stats?

Golduck has HP 80, Attack 82, Defense 78, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 80, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 500.

What are Golduck's abilities?

Golduck can have the abilities Damp, Cloud Nine, plus the Hidden Ability Swift Swim.

Is Golduck legendary or mythical?

No. Golduck is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Golduck's best stat?

Golduck's highest base stat is Special Attack at 95, which ranks 24th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Golduck good?

Golduck has a base stat total of 500, the 278th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 35th among Water-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Golduck as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Golduck in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Golduck in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Golduck in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Golduck in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Golduck 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Golduck is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Grass Electric

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Steel

Comparison

Golduck vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Golduck	Water avg	Difference
HP	80	70	+10
Attack	82	72	+10
Defense	78	72	+6
Special Attack	95	71	+24
Special Defense	80	69	+11
Speed	85	66	+19
Total	500	420	+80

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Game appearances

Golduck appears in 38 games.

Every mainline release where Golduck is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Golduck in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 28 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Celestic TownEterna CityGreat Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 5Great Marsh Area 6Lake AcuityLake ValorLake Verity After Galactic InterventionLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionOreburgh Gate B1fRavaged PathResort AreaSendoff SpringSinnoh Route 203Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CitySinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 214Sinnoh Route 225Sinnoh Sea Route 226Sinnoh Sea Route 230Twinleaf Town

Platinum

Celestic TownEterna CityLake AcuityLake ValorLake Verity After Galactic InterventionLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionOreburgh Gate B1fRavaged PathResort AreaSendoff SpringSinnoh Route 203Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CitySinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 214Sinnoh Route 225Twinleaf Town

Gold, Silver, Crystal

Ilex ForestJohto Route 35Kanto Route 6MT Silver 2FMT Silver Top

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave 2FCerulean Cave B1fIlex ForestJohto Route 35Johto Safari Zone Zone WetlandKanto Route 6MT Silver 1F TopMT Silver 2FMT Silver 3FMT Silver 4FMT Silver MountainsideMT Silver TopSeafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4f

Red, red-japan

Seafoam Islands 1F

FireRed

Berry ForestCape BrinkCerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave B1fSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4f

Blue, green-japan

Seafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B4f

Yellow

Kanto Route 6

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave B1f

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

Hoenn Safari Zone Nwmach Bike

Black, White

Unova Route 11Unova Route 14Village Bridge

Black 2, White 2

Abundant ShrineAbundant Shrine Hidden Grotto ShrineNature SanctuarySeaside Cave 1FSeaside Cave B1fUnova Route 11Unova Route 14Unova Route 22Unova Route 23Unova Route 23 Hidden GrottoVillage Bridge

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon

Poni GauntletVast Poni Canyon Northwest

Citadark Isle Outside

Pokémon anime