Pokédex - Golduck (Platinum Version)
![[Picture of Golduck]](../pictures/dp/front/normal/55.png)
Basic Information
| National Number | #055 |
| Sinnoh | #044 |
| Height | 1.7 m (5'7") |
| Weight | 76.6 kg (168.9 lb) |
| Type | WATER |
| Footprint | ![[Footprint of Golduck]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAQCAYAAAAf8/9hAAAAPklEQVQ4y2NgQID/DJiAWDHKDfiPhEkVo74B/3Eo/o/PAGwK8GGGwWkAA6WaqWIAA6WaqWIAA6WaCaa6wQUAZ1hrlc18Y4AAAAAASUVORK5CYII=) |
| Color | Blue |
| Body Form | ![[Form 2]](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAB4AAAAXCAIAAACTXWg9AAAAxklEQVQYlbWVPQ7DIAyFnSoH8HEYPXbMURkzeuQ4PkKHSAg1+C+0byJB+Xhyns3GzPAf7dqGiDC3/khUEDGFfkW4AMDcROQH6C+u8TKN1pQynkOnjOfQAFDruYQmKuv0ORoRbXqk6JvbMprH43jbHzq1zmY5ir43TupUFW1zIRBEFZ3tvQT6kp0TW+rkcwPgaikh9q6DXvmT0RlCVKZ1N5o+ikZE7Zap9ZxWJoTufkfj45q53e2rCRnV/fbFdVXaKfLH02N9AFW4XiLt+ur3AAAAAElFTkSuQmCC) |
| Starting Catch Rate | 75 |
| Base Experience | 174 |
| Growth Rate | Medium (max: 1,000,000 Exp. Points) |
| Gender Rate | 50% female, 50% male |
| Friendship | 70 |
| Egg Groups | Water 1, Field |
| Steps to Hatch Egg | 5120 |
| Items in Wild Pokémon | No items. |
| Base Stat Points (EVs) Given | Special Attack: 2 |
| Abilities | Damp, Cloud Nine |
Race Values ("Base Stats")
View detailed stat info for Golduck
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 82 |
| Defense | 78 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Special Attack | 95 |
| Special Defense | 80 |
Pokédex Entries
English
Golduck - Duck Pokémon
It is seen swimming dynamically and elegantly using its well-developed limbs and flippers.
French
Akwakwak - Pokémon Canard
Un habitant des lacs. Il nage plus vite qu’un champion humain de natation.
German
Entoron - Ente
Dieses Pokémon lebt in Seen. Es schwimmt schneller als der schnellste menschliche Schwimmer.
Spanish
Golduck - Pokémon Pato
Este Pokémon vive en lagos. En el agua es más rápido que cualquier nadador profesional.
Italian
Golduck - Pokémon Papero
Un Pokémon che vive nei laghi. Nuota più velocemente di un campione di nuoto.
Japanese
ゴルダック (GORUDAKKU) - あひるポケモン (AhiruPOKEMON)
みずうみにすむポケモン。 およぐスピードはオリンピックの きんメダリストよりもはやい。 (MizuuminisumuPOKEMON. oyoguSUPIIDOhaORINPIKKUno kinMEDARISUTOyorimohayai. )
Evolutions (When Golduck Evolves)
- Evolves from Psyduck at level 33.
Locations (Where to Find or Catch Golduck)
| Level | Chance | Method | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eterna City | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Ravaged Path | 20-40 | 5% | Water |
| Oreburgh Gate | 20-40 | 5% | Water |
| Sendoff Spring | 20-40 | 100% | Water |
| Lake Verity | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Lake Verity | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Lake Valor (Without Poké Radar) | 40 | 10% | Land |
| Lake Valor | 41 | 5% | Land |
| Lake Valor | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Lake Acuity | 39-40 | 15% | Land |
| Lake Acuity | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Route 203 | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Route 204 | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Route 204 | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Route 205 | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Route 208 | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Route 209 | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Route 210 | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Route 212 | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Route 214 | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Route 225 | 35-55 | 90% | Water |
| Twinleaf Town | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Celestic Town | 20-40 | 10% | Water |
| Resort Area | 35-55 | 90% | Water |
Moves Learned
Platinum Version
| Level | Name | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Effect Chance (%) | Range | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aqua Jet | WATER | Physical | 40 | 100 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Water Sport | WATER | Status | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | Both sides | |
| 1 | Scratch | NORMAL | Physical | 40 | 100 | 35 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 1 | Tail Whip | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 1 | Water Gun | WATER | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 5 | Tail Whip | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 100 | 30 | 0 | All opposing Pokémon | bce |
| 9 | Water Gun | WATER | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 14 | Disable | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 80 | 20 | 0 | Single exc. user | be |
| 18 | Confusion | PSYCHIC | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 | 10 | Single exc. user | be |
| 22 | Water Pulse | WATER | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 | 20 | Single exc. user | bef |
| 27 | Fury Swipes | NORMAL | Physical | 18 | 80 | 15 | 0 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 31 | Screech | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 85 | 40 | 0 | Single exc. user | bce |
| 37 | Psych Up | NORMAL | Status | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | Single exc. user | d |
| 44 | Zen Headbutt | PSYCHIC | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | 20 | Single exc. user | abef |
| 50 | Amnesia | PSYCHIC | Status | 0 | 0 | 20 | 0 | User | d |
| 56 | Hydro Pump | WATER | Special | 120 | 80 | 5 | 0 | Single exc. user | bef |
What moves can Golduck learn in Pokémon Platinum?
Golduck can learn the following moves:
Aerial Ace
- TM40
- TM40 (as Psyduck)
Amnesia
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 50
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 44 (as Psyduck)
Aqua JetPlatinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Maniac
Aqua Tail
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Psyduck)
Brick Break
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- TM31
- TM31 (as Psyduck)
CharmPokémon XD: Learned when purified
Disable
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 10 (as Psyduck)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 14 (as Psyduck)
Double Team
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM32 (as Psyduck)
DynamicPunch
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Psyduck)
Focus BlastTM52
Focus Punch
- TM01
- TM01 (as Psyduck)
Frustration
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM21 (as Psyduck)
Fury CutterEmerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Giga ImpactTM68
Hidden Power
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM10 (as Psyduck)
Hyper BeamRuby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM15
Ice Punch
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Psyduck)
Low KickHeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
Mega Kick
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Psyduck)
Mega Punch
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor
- FireRed; LeafGreen; Emerald: Move Tutor (as Psyduck)
Mud-Slap
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Psyduck)
Natural Gift
- TM83
- TM83 (as Psyduck)
Psych Up
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Move Maniac
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later, but Before Diamond/Pearl: Level 31 (as Psyduck)
- Emerald: Move Tutor
- Emerald: Move Tutor (as Psyduck)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 37
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM77
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 35 (as Psyduck)
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: TM77 (as Psyduck)
Rain Dance
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: TM18 (as Psyduck)
Rock ClimbHM08
Rock Smash
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM06 (as Psyduck)
Secret Power
- TM43
- TM43 (as Psyduck)
Shadow Claw
- TM65
- TM65 (as Psyduck)
Signal Beam
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Psyduck)
Snore
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Psyduck)
Swift
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- Emerald; Platinum; HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Psyduck)
Water Gun
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Move Maniac
- Diamond/Pearl Versions and Later: Level 9 (as Psyduck)
Waterfall
- Pokémon XD: Learned when purified
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM07
- Ruby/Sapphire Versions and Later: HM07 (as Psyduck)
Worry Seed
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor
- HeartGold/SoulSilver: Move Tutor (as Psyduck)