Golduck (Pokémon)

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Golduck ゴルダック Golduck #055
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Duck Pokémon
Abilities Damp or Cloud Nine Cloud Nine Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #055 Johto #139 Hoenn #159 Sinnoh #044 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 5′07″ Imperial 1.7 m Metric 5′07″/1.7 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 168.9 lbs. Imperial 76.6 kg Metric 168.9 lbs./76.6 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 75 (9.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Water 1 and Ground groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 174 Battle Exp.: 1741*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Golduck (Japanese: ゴルダック Golduck) is a Water-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Golduck are fast swimmers, outswimming even the most athletic of humans because of their frog-like webbed hands and feet. The gem on their foreheads glows when they use psychic powers as well as when they swim at full speed, suggesting that they sometimes use those powers to swim.

Golduck have webbed hands and feet, ending in broad flippers, which they use to swim in rivers and lakes, much in the way as a duck would move. Their blue bodies are especially adapted to have a great hydrodynamic shape, and they have long tails with which they use to steer. Due to their bluish color and webbed hands and feet, Golduck are sometimes mistaken for the Japanese monster and physical inspiration for Golduck, the Kappa. Though Golduck have no wings, only webbed hands and feet, it is still deemed as a duck instead of a platypus.

It has been noted that Golduck will often join swimmers when training, using their adept Psychic abilities to increase their swimming capability. They are sometimes found rescuing people lost at sea from danger, their heads shimmering from the telekinetic powers that allow them do so. The headaches that ridiculed its Basic evolution form, Psyduck, don’t trouble Golduck, allowing them to have full use of their formidable mental powers.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

It is a very strong swimmer, and can use some psychic powers.

Habitat

File:Watersedge.gif

Water's-edge Pokémon

Golduck live in fresh-water lakes and in rivers, though they can also be seen occasionally in coastal waters.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Golduck first appeared in Mewtwo Strikes Back. Golduck was one of the Pokémon that was captured and cloned by Mewtwo.

Golduck's first major role was in Bye Bye Psyduck. Misty thought that her Psyduck had evolved, but it turned out that the Golduck was just some wild Pokémon that happened to act like Brock.

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Golduck in the anime

In Love, Totodile Style, a Golduck was the boyfriend of an Azumarill that Ash's Totodile fell in love with.

Trinity used a Golduck in her battle against Misty in the Whirl Cup in The Perfect Match.

A Golduck was owned by a very clever trainer named Katie in Shocks and Bonds. It defeated Ash's Torkoal after Venomoth Disabled Torkoal's Iron Defense attack. In the following episode, Katie's Golduck got defeated by Ash's Corphish, despite being under confusion.

A Golduck belonging to Noland made a cameo in Numero Uno Articuno.

Golduck have been used in many contests, including a Fishing Contest, Sumo Conference, and the Whirl Cup.

In Like It or Lup It!, a wild group of Template:Type2 Pokémon whose berries are stolen are led by a Golduck.

Golduck live in Abandoned Ship.

In the manga

In Pokémon Special, Green has a Golduck as one of his main team members. Golduck was shown in Template:PSV to be able to bypass Mr. Mime's Light Screen over Saffron City by using Confusion to scan the city and channel its visuals to Green's Pokédex. It used Confusion once again in Template:PSV to channel Green's thoughts to the Pokédex.

Golduck was seen again in Template:PSV during the double battle against Red on Two Island. It was heavily damaged by Template:P2's Earthquake when it had dug underground.

In the TCG

Main article: Golduck (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Often seen swimming elegantly by lakeshores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster Kappa. Blue Yellow Its slim and long limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes. Stadium Its webbed hands and feet make it a proficient swimmer. May be seen swimming elegantly at dusk in places like lakes.
Generation II Gold When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow. Silver It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously. Crystal It swims gracefully along on the quiet, slow-moving rivers and lakes of which it is so fond. Stadium 2 When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow.
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire Golduck is the fastest swimmer among all Pokémon. It swims effortlessly, even in a rough, stormy sea. It sometimes rescues people from wrecked ships floundering in high seas. Emerald A Golduck is an adept swimmer. It sometimes joins competitive swimmers in training. It uses psychic powers when its forehead shimmers with light. FireRed The forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc. LeafGreen Often seen swimming elegantly by lakeshores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster Kappa.
Generation IV Diamond A Pokémon that lives in lakes. It swims faster than any human swimming champion. Pearl The flippers of its well-developed limbs give it shocking speed. It is the best swimmer among Pokémon. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Rare (Red) Few (Blue) Seafoam Islands Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Few Route 6 (Surfing)
Generation II Gold Silver Few Routes 6 and 35, Ilex Forest (Surfing), and Mt. Silver Crystal Many Routes 6 and 35, Ilex Forest (Surfing), and Mt. Silver
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Safari Zone (Surfing) Emerald Rare Safari Zone (Surfing) FireRed LeafGreen Few Cerulean Cave, Berry Forest (Surf), Seafoam Islands, Cape Brink Colosseum None Trade XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Uncommon Routes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 214, 225, 226, and 230, Twinleaf Town, Eterna City, Celestic Town, Ravaged Path, Oreburgh Gate, Lakes Verity, Acuity, and Valor, Spring Path, Resort Area, Great Marsh (Surfing) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Pond Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Psyduck
Pokémon Trozei	Secret Storage 11 Trozei Battle Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Evolve from Psyduck

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 82		78 - 147	152 - 289
Defense: 78		74 - 143	144 - 280
Sp. Atk: 95		90 - 161	175 - 317
Sp. Def: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Speed: 85		81 - 150	157 - 295
Total: 500	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 80.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation I Level Move Type Previous Scratch Tail Whip Disable 39 Confusion 48 Fury Swipes 59 Hydro Pump

Generation II Level Move Type Previous Scratch Tail Whip Disable Confusion Screech Psych Up 44 Fury Swipes 58 Hydro Pump

Generation III Level Move Type Previous Water Sport Scratch Tail Whip Disable Confusion Screech Psych Up 44 Fury Swipes 58 Hydro Pump

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Previous Water Sport Scratch Tail Whip Water Gun Disable Confusion Water Pulse Screech 37 Psych Up 44 Zen Headbutt 50 Amnesia 56 Hydro Pump

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM16 Pay Day TM17 Submission TM18 Counter TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM39 Swift TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM03 Surf HM04 Strength

Generation II # Move Type TM01 DynamicPunch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse unknown TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM09 Psych Up TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud Slap TM32 Double Team TM33 Ice Punch TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM49 Fury Cutter HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM05 Flash HM06 Whirlpool HM07 Waterfall

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM03 Water Pulse TM04 Calm Mind TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM05 Flash HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall HM08 Dive

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM03 Water Pulse TM04 Calm Mind TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM15 Hyper Beam TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM29 Psychic TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract TM52 Focus Blast TM55 Brine TM56 Fling TM58 Endure TM65 Shadow Claw TM15 Giga Impact TM70 Flash TM77 Psych Up TM78 Captivate TM82 Sleep Talk TM83 Natural Gift TM87 Swagger TM90 Substitute HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Rock Climb

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Confuse Ray			Vulpix Lapras Umbreon Mantine Stantler Spoink, Grumpig
Cross Chop			Mankey, Primeape
Foresight			Sentret, Furret Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert Buneary, Lopunny Lucario
Future Sight			Espeon Absol
Hypnosis			Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed Stantler Spinda Glameow, Purugly
Light Screen			Pikachu Slowpoke**, Slowbro** Jolteon** Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos Espeon** Slowking** Girafarig** Swinub**, Piloswine** Corsola** Stantler** Electrike**, Manectric** Spoink**, Grumpig** Shinx**, Luxio**, Luxray** Pachirisu** Mamoswine**
Mud Bomb			Ekans, Arbok Diglett, Dugtrio Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath Wooper, Quagsire Politoed Swinub, Piloswine Marshtomp, Swampert Shellos, Gastrodon Mamoswine
Psybeam			Espeon Girafarig Spoink, Grumpig Spinda Kecleon
Psychic			Psyduck**, Golduck** Poliwag**, Poliwhirl**, Poliwrath Slowpoke, Slowbro Lapras** Politoed** Espeon, Umbreon Slowking Girafarig Corsola** Stantler** Spoink, Grumpig Spinda** Gorebyss Lucario**
Refresh			Raticate*** Corsola Teddiursa*** Seedot*** Manectric*** Zangoose*** Milotic
Yawn			Slowpoke, Slowbro Wooper, Quagsire Slowking Kingdra Slakoth, Slaking Relicanth Bidoof, Bibarel Hippopotas, Hippowdon
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding. **Indicates moves only available through TM. ***Indicates moves only available through Pokémon from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

Special moves

In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Golduck knows Shadow Mist and Shadow Rave as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Charm after being purified.

TCG-only Moves

• Slash

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Golduck images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Golduck, along with its pre-evolution, couldn't learn Psychic through a TM until Generation IV.

Origin

Golduck's physical appearance has aspects of a duck, a duck-billed platypus, and Kappa - water imps from Japanese folklore.

Name origin

Golduck, in both Japanese and English, is a portmanteau of gold and duck, despite the fact that it is blue, not gold, in color.

In other languages

• German: Entoron
• French: Akwakwak - Based off aqua, the Latin for water, and quack, the sound that ducks make. Both words are similarly modified with kw in place of qu.
• Korean: 골덕 Goldeok
• Chinese (Tawain): 哥達鴨
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 高超鴨

Related Articles

• Misty's Golduck

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

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