Golduck

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Golduck is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water-type Pokémon, Golduck is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

Golduck's maximum Combat Power stat is 2770 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Water Gun / Liquidation. Golduck encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Golduck is available! ✨

Golduck Stats and Max CP

191 ATK
162 DEF
190 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2770 CP
Lvl 40
2450 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1750 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
1400 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1050 CP

Golduck's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Gym DefenderGym Defender
WaterWater-type
Great LeagueGreat League
Ultra LeagueUltra League

Golduck Type Chart

Golduck takes increased damage from:Golduck takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Golduck takes reduced damage from:Golduck takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Water Gun + Liquidation

Golduck's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Liquidation, with 9.84 DPS and 166.4 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Golduck ranks #92 (F Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.WaterWater Gun WaterHydro Pump 9.86166.88.60
      2.WaterWater Gun WaterLiquidation 9.84166.48.58
      3.WaterWater Gun PsychicPsychic 9.66163.48.42
      4.PsychicConfusion WaterLiquidation 9.48160.38.26
      5.WaterWater Gun PsychicSynchronoise 9.37158.48.16
      6.PsychicConfusion PsychicPsychic 9.23156.08.04
      7.PsychicConfusion WaterHydro Pump 9.18155.28.00
      8.WaterWater Gun IceIce Beam 9.07153.37.90
      1 of 2

      Fast Attacks

      • PsychicConfusionDamage19Energy14Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Confusion
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage19
        Energy14
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.5s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage16
        Energy14

        Effects
        Confusion has no special effects.
        See Confusion details page ↗
      • WaterWater GunDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Water Gun has no special effects.
        See Water Gun details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • FightingCross ChopDamage50Energy50Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Cross Chop
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy35

        Effects
        Cross Chop has no special effects.
        See Cross Chop details page ↗
      • IceIce BeamDamage95Energy50Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Ice Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FlyingFlying
          • GroundGround
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • FireFire
          • WaterWater
          • IceIce
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • snowSnow
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window1.5s - 3.0s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage90
        Energy55

        Effects
        Ice Beam has no special effects.
        See Ice Beam details page ↗
      • PsychicPsychicDamage95Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Psychic
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage95
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage75
        Energy55

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Psychic details page ↗
      • PsychicSynchronoiseDamage80Energy50Duration2.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Synchronoise
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration2.5s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage80
        Energy50

        Effects
        Synchronoise has no special effects.
        See Synchronoise details page ↗
      • WaterHydro PumpDamage135Energy100Duration3.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage135
        Energy100
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.5s
        Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage130
        Energy75

        Effects
        Hydro Pump has no special effects.
        See Hydro Pump details page ↗
      • WaterLiquidationDamage70Energy33Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Liquidation
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage70
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window2.0s - 2.7s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy45

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Liquidation has a 30.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
        See Liquidation details page ↗
      • WaterBubble BeamDamage45Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Bubble Beam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage45
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.6s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage25
        Energy40

        Effects
        Special effectsSpecial

        Bubble Beam has a 100.0% chance to:

        • Decrease Target's Attack by 20.0%
        See Bubble Beam details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Golduck's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Golduck's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Golduck has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Golduck in the meta

      Golduck in the meta

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      Recommended moves

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      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#55
      Height1.7 m
      Weight76.6 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy5
      Stardust300
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Golduck family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Golduck in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Psyduck Pokémon GOPsyduck
      Golduck Pokémon GOGolduck
      Shadow Psyduck Pokémon GOShadow Psyduck
      Shadow Golduck Pokémon GOShadow Golduck
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Golduck scaled to 0.74x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Golduck scaled to 0.75x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Golduck scaled to 1.25x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmGolduck scaled to 1.75x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Golduck scaled to 1.7999999999999998x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.83 m0.85 m1.7 m2.55 m2.64 m

      Golduck's height ranges from 0.83 m to 2.64 m, with the average being 1.7 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Golduck in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.833 m0.85 m
      2′09″2′09″
      XS0.85 m1.7 m
      2′09″5′07″
      M1.275 m2.125 m
      4′02″6′12″
      XL2.125 m2.55 m
      6′12″8′04″
      XXL2.55 m2.635 m
      8′04″8′08″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer5s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer14s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Golduck CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Golduck's has 2770 max CP (at Level 50). A Golduck obtained from Raids can be encountered from 1330 CP to 1400 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 1663 CP to 1750 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Golduck can be found in the 997 CP to 1050 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP2770 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch997 CP - 1050 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs1330 CP - 1400 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids1330 CP - 1400 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      1663 CP - 1750 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Golduck Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      134 CP2108 CP3182 CP
      4256 CP5330 CP6404 CP
      7478 CP8552 CP9626 CP
      10700 CP11770 CP12840 CP
      13910 CP14980 CP151050 CP
      161120 CP171190 CP181260 CP
      191330 CP201400 CP211470 CP
      221540 CP231610 CP241680 CP
      251750 CP261820 CP271890 CP
      281960 CP292030 CP302100 CP
      312135 CP322170 CP332205 CP
      342240 CP352275 CP362310 CP
      372345 CP382380 CP392415 CP
      402450 CP412481 CP422513 CP
      432544 CP442576 CP452608 CP
      462640 CP472672 CP482705 CP
      492737 CP502770 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Golduck

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Golduck's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Golduck.

      Water Water

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Golduck Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Golduck Candy296 Golduck Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Golduck Candy10 Golduck Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Golduck Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Golduck Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Golduck Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Golduck Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Golduck Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Golduck Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Golduck Candy-

      Golduck Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Golduck from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Golduck in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Golduck Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Golduck Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Golduck Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Golduck Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Golduck Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Golduck Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Golduck Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Golduck Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Golduck Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Golduck Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Golduck Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Golduck Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Golduck Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Golduck Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Golduck Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Golduck Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Golduck Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Golduck Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Golduck Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Golduck Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Golduck Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Golduck Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Golduck Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Golduck Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Golduck Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Golduck Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Golduck Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Golduck Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Golduck Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Golduck Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Golduck Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Golduck Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Golduck Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Golduck Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Golduck Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Golduck Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Golduck Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Golduck Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Golduck Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Golduck Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Golduck Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Golduck Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Golduck Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Golduck Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Golduck Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Golduck Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Golduck Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Golduck Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Golduck Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Golduck Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Golduck Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Golduck Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Golduck Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Golduck Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Golduck Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Golduck Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Golduck Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Golduck Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Golduck Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Golduck Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Golduck Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Golduck Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Golduck Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Golduck Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Golduck Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Golduck Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Golduck Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Golduck Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Golduck Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Golduck Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Golduck Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Golduck Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Golduck Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Golduck Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Golduck Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Golduck Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Golduck Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Golduck Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Golduck Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Golduck Candy XL280,000304 Golduck Candy10 Golduck Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Golduck Candy XL290,000304 Golduck Candy20 Golduck Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Golduck Candy XL301,000304 Golduck Candy30 Golduck Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Golduck Candy XL312,000304 Golduck Candy40 Golduck Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Golduck Candy XL323,000304 Golduck Candy52 Golduck Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Golduck Candy XL334,000304 Golduck Candy64 Golduck Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Golduck Candy XL346,000304 Golduck Candy76 Golduck Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Golduck Candy XL358,000304 Golduck Candy88 Golduck Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Golduck Candy XL370,000304 Golduck Candy103 Golduck Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Golduck Candy XL382,000304 Golduck Candy118 Golduck Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Golduck Candy XL395,000304 Golduck Candy133 Golduck Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Golduck Candy XL408,000304 Golduck Candy148 Golduck Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Golduck Candy XL421,000304 Golduck Candy165 Golduck Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Golduck Candy XL434,000304 Golduck Candy182 Golduck Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Golduck Candy XL448,000304 Golduck Candy199 Golduck Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Golduck Candy XL462,000304 Golduck Candy216 Golduck Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Golduck Candy XL476,000304 Golduck Candy236 Golduck Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Golduck Candy XL490,000304 Golduck Candy256 Golduck Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Golduck Candy XL505,000304 Golduck Candy276 Golduck Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Golduck Candy XL520,000304 Golduck Candy296 Golduck Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Golduck

      Golduck high resolution sprites

      Golduck Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Golduck’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Water-type Pokémon, Golduck is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Golduck in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Golduck in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Hydro Pump. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 9.864 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 166.826.

      How does Golduck perform in Raids?

      Golduck's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Golduck rank as a Water-type attacker?

      Golduck is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Golduck?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Golduck: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, and Primal Kyogre.

      What is Golduck’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Golduck’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2450 CP and 2770 CP at Level 50.

      Can Golduck be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Golduck can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Golduck Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Golduck cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.