Golduck
#55 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Golduck
The best moves for Golduck are Confusion and Hydro Pump when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Confusion | 12.5 dps |
| Hydro Pump | 47.3 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Psyduck family. Golduck evolves from Psyduck which costs 50 Candy.
Golduck Raid Guide
Golduck has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 2 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Golduck, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Golduck is a Water Pokémon which evolves from Psyduck. It is vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves. Golduck's strongest moveset is Confusion & Hydro Pump and it has a Max CP of 2,450.
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."
Base stats
| Attack | 191 | |
| Defense | 162 | |
| Stamina | 190 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,050 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,400 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,100 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,450 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,750 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,275 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 162 |
Size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 76.6 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Best moveset for Golduck
The best moves for Golduck are Confusion and Hydro Pump when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Confusion | 12.5 dps |
| Hydro Pump | 47.3 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | 5 | 10 | 12 |
| Confusion | 20 | 9.4 | 12.5 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Beam | 90 | -15.2 | 27.3 |
| Hydro Pump | 130 | -30.3 | 47.3 |
| Psychic | 90 | -17.9 | 32.1 |
| Cross Chop | 50 | -33.3 | 33.3 |
| Bubble Beam | 45 | -17.4 | 28.4 |
| Synchronoise | 80 | -19.2 | 30.8 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Golduck?
Golduck is a Water type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Golduck are:
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Deoxys (Attack).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kartana | Razor Leaf | Leaf Blade | 100% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Discharge | 95% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Discharge | 94% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Fusion Bolt | 93% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Power Whip | 92% |
| Xurkitree | Thunder Shock | Power Whip | 91% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 88% |
| Xurkitree | Spark | Thunder | 87% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt | 87% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Wild Charge | 87% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Golduck
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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