Golduck in Pokémon X & Y
#60 in the X and Y Pokédex • Duck Pokémon
Golduck in the National PokédexPokédex entries
Pokémon X
It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously.
Pokémon Y
The forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc.
Pokémon details
Type

Category
Height
Weight
National Pokédex
Pokédex
Golduck in Other Games
National Dex pageMin
Max
HP
80
270
364
Attack
82
152
289
Defense
78
144
280
Sp. Atk
95
175
317
Sp. Def
80
148
284
Speed
85
157
295
Total
500
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.
| Pokédexes | Central Kalos #60 |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 2 SpA |
| Catch rate | 75 |
| Base Exp. | 175 |
| Pokémon | Requires | Evolution |
|---|---|---|
![]() Psyduck #59 | Level 33 | ![]() Golduck #60 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch Hard, pointed, sharp claws rake the target to inflict damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 35 |
| Start | Tail Whip The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 30 |
| Start | Water Gun The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| Start | Water Sport The user soaks itself with water. This weakens Fire-type moves for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| Start | Aqua Jet The user lunges at the target at a speed that makes it almost invisible. This move always goes first. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| 4 | Tail Whip The user wags its tail cutely, making opposing Pokémon less wary and lowering their Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 30 |
| 8 | Water Gun The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 25 |
| 11 | Disable For four turns, this move prevents the target from using the move it last used. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| 15 | Confusion The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| 18 | Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| 22 | Fury Swipes The target is raked with sharp claws or scythes quickly two to five times in a row. | ![]() | ![]() | 18 | 80 | 15 |
| 25 | Screech An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 85 | 40 |
| 29 | Zen Headbutt The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 90 | 15 |
| 32 | Aqua Tail The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 90 | 10 |
| 38 | Soak The user shoots a torrent of water at the target and changes the target’s type to Water. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| 43 | Psych Up The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| 49 | Amnesia The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| 54 | Hydro Pump The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 80 | 5 |
| 60 | Wonder Room The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| Class | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM01 | Hone Claws The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| TM03 | Psyshock The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM04 | Calm Mind The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| TM06 | Toxic A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 10 |
| TM07 | Hail The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM10 | Hidden Power A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM14 | Blizzard A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 110 | 70 | 5 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM16 | Light Screen A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 30 |
| TM17 | Protect Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM18 | Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 5 |
| TM21 | Frustration A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM27 | Return A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig The user burrows, then attacks on the next turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| TM29 | Psychic The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| TM31 | Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 |
| TM32 | Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 |
| TM42 | Facade An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| TM44 | Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM45 | Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 |
| TM47 | Low Sweep The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 |
| TM48 | Round The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| TM52 | Focus Blast The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 70 | 5 |
| TM55 | Scald The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| TM56 | Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 |
| TM65 | Shadow Claw The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| TM68 | Giga Impact The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| TM70 | Flash The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 |
| TM77 | Psych Up The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM87 | Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 90 | 15 |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM90 | Substitute The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 |
| TM94 | Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| TM98 | Power-Up Punch Striking opponents over and over makes the user’s fists harder. Hitting a target raises the Attack stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| TM100 | Confide The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 |
| HM03 | Surf The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave. This can also be used for crossing water. | ![]() | ![]() | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| HM04 | Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| HM05 | Waterfall The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. This can also be used to climb a waterfall. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Smog The user attacks by throwing a clump of special mud. All stat changes are returned to normal. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | - | 15 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Confuse Ray The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Cross Chop The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 80 | 5 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Encore The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 5 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Foresight Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Future Sight Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Hypnosis The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 20 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Mud Bomb The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. This may also lower the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 85 | 10 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Psybeam The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Refresh The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Secret Power The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Simple Beam The user’s mysterious psychic wave changes the target’s Ability to Simple. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Synchronoise Using an odd shock wave, the user inflicts damage on any Pokémon of the same type in the area around it. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Yawn The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Psyduck — breeding |
| Class | Acquisition source | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body Slam The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | 85 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Brine If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Captivate If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Confuse Ray The target is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Counter A retaliation move that counters any physical attack, inflicting double the damage taken. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Cross Chop The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. Critical hits land more easily. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 80 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Dive Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Dive Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Double-Edge A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Dynamic Punch The user punches the target with full, concentrated power. This confuses the target if it hits. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 50 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Encore The user compels the target to keep using only the move it last used for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used. | ![]() | ![]() | 150 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Foresight Enables a Ghost-type target to be hit by Normal- and Fighting-type attacks. This also enables an evasive target to be hit. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 40 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Fury Cutter The target is slashed with scythes or claws. This attack becomes more powerful if it hits in succession. | ![]() | ![]() | 40 | 95 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Future Sight Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Headbutt The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Hypnosis The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 60 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Ice Punch The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Ice Punch The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Icy Wind The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. | ![]() | ![]() | 55 | 95 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Iron Tail The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Iron Tail The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. | ![]() | ![]() | 100 | 75 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Low Kick A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Low Kick A powerful low kick that makes the target fall over. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Mega Kick The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 75 | 5 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mega Punch The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power. | ![]() | ![]() | 80 | 85 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mimic The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mud Bomb The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. This may also lower the target’s accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 85 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Mud-Slap The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy. | ![]() | ![]() | 20 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Natural Gift The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Psybeam The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused. | ![]() | ![]() | 65 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Refresh The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Role Play The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Role Play The user mimics the target completely, copying the target’s natural Ability. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Secret Power The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Secret Power The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | ![]() | ![]() | 70 | 100 | 20 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Seismic Toss The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Signal Beam The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Signal Beam The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. This may also confuse the target. | ![]() | ![]() | 75 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Snore An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. | ![]() | ![]() | 50 | 100 | 15 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Swift Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. | ![]() | ![]() | 60 | - | 20 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Synchronoise Using an odd shock wave, the user inflicts damage on any Pokémon of the same type in the area around it. | ![]() | ![]() | 120 | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Telekinesis The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Whirlpool The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. | ![]() | ![]() | 35 | 85 | 15 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Worry Seed A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
| Worry Seed A seed that causes worry is planted on the target. It prevents sleep by making the target’s Ability Insomnia. | ![]() | ![]() | - | 100 | 10 | Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only |
| Yawn The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the target into falling asleep on the next turn. | ![]() | ![]() | - | - | 10 | Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank |
Damp
Ability Slot 1
Prevents the use of self-destructing moves.
Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Cloud Nine
Ability Slot 2
Eliminates the effects of weather.
Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
Swift Swim(Hidden Ability)
Boosts the Pokémon’s Speed stat in rain.
Doubles Speed during rain.




















































