Type matchups
Damage Golduck takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Golduck has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 80
- Attack
- 82
- Defense
- 78
- Sp. Atk
- 95
- Sp. Def
- 80
- Speed
- 85
- Total
- 500
Golduck has a base stat total of 500, higher than 64% of Pokémon. Its Attack (82) and Sp. Atk (95) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 85 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 80 HP, 78 Defense and 80 Sp. Def it is reasonably sturdy.
Golduck can have the abilities Damp, Cloud Nine and Swift Swim.
How to beat Golduck
Golduck takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Golduck is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Psyduck → Golduck), evolving from Psyduck.
Best counters to Golduck
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Golduck weak to?
As a Water type, Golduck takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Golduck resistant to?
Golduck resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Golduck?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Golduck with super-effective attacks.