Golduck (Japanese: ゴルダック Golduck) is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It evolves from Psyduck starting at level 33.
Biology
Golduck is a blue, bipedal, duck-like Pokémon. It has red eyes, a cream-colored beak, and four spikes on the back of its head. There is a small, red gem on its forehead. It has webbed hands and feet, which it uses to swim in rivers and lakes. Its body is especially adapted to have a hydrodynamic shape, and it has a long tail that it uses as a rudder to steer.
Golduck is a fast swimmer, out-swimming even the most athletic of humans because of its webbed hands and feet. Even rough seas do not hamper this Pokémon’s swimming abilities, and it will sometimes rescue people from shipwrecks. The gem on its forehead glows when it uses its psychic powers, and occasionally when it swims at full speed. As shown in the manga, it has the ability to give knowledge to its Trainer and fellow Pokémon through telepathy.
Golduck is sometimes mistaken for the Japanese monster, and physical inspiration for Golduck, the Kappa due to its bluish color, general body shape, and webbed hands and feet. Golduck lives in freshwater lakes and in rivers.
In the anime
Major appearances
Golduck debuted in Mewtwo Strikes Back, under the ownership of Fergus. It was one of the Pokémon that were captured and cloned by Mewtwo. The Golduck clone reappeared in Mewtwo Returns.
Golduck made its main series debut in Bye Bye Psyduck. Misty thought that her Psyduck had evolved, but it turned out that the Golduck was just a wild Pokémon that happened to act like Brock because of the Golduck's 'showing-off' attitude towards girls.
A Golduck appeared in Love, Totodile Style, under the ownership of Trixie. It is among the Pokémon she uses in her circus. It was also the boyfriend of an Azumarill that Ash's Totodile fell in love with.
A Golduck appeared in The Perfect Match, under the ownership of Trinity. It was used in Trinity's battle against a Pokémon Trainer and his Feraligatr during the finals of the Whirl Cup. After dealing with an attack by Team Rocket, Golduck was shown being defeated.
A Golduck appeared in Shocks and Bonds, under the ownership of Katie. She used it in her battle against Ash; it defeated Torkoal after her Venomoth disabled Torkoal's Iron Defense attack. In the following episode, Katie's Golduck was defeated by Corphish, despite being under confusion.
A Golduck appeared in Like It or Lup It!, where it led a group consisting of a Poliwag, Wooper, and Quagsire, whose Berries were stolen.
A Golduck appeared in The Power of Us, where Callahan caught in a special blue Poké Ball for the Pokémon Catch Race, while saving a Sudowoodo from Duck Pokémon.
Minor appearances
A Golduck appeared in Pikachu's Vacation as one of the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Theme Park.
Multiple Golduck appeared in The Power of One.
A Golduck appeared in the Japanese credits of Pikachu's Rescue Adventure.
A Trainer's Golduck appeared in Wired for Battle! as an image that came up in Shingo's laptop.
Ten Golduck appeared in The Fire-ing Squad!, where they were among the Pokémon competing in the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix.
A Trainer's Golduck appeared in Hook, Line, and Stinker, where it was among the Pokémon participating in the annual Seaking Catching Competition.
A Golduck appeared in Ring Masters as one of the Pokémon competing in Rikishii Town's Sumo Conference.
A Golduck appeared in Around the Whirlpool as one of the Pokémon stolen from the Pokémon Center of Blue Point Isle.
A Trainer's Golduck appeared in Octillery The Outcast and Dueling Heroes as one of the Pokémon participating in the Whirl Cup.
A Golduck appeared in a flashback in Hi Ho Silver... Away!, under the ownership of a crew.
A Golduck appeared at a Pokémon Center in The Legend of Thunder!.
A Golduck was used by a competitor in the Tour de Alto Mare, a water chariot race, in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
A Golduck appeared in Abandon Ship! as a resident of the Abandoned Ship.
A Golduck appeared in A Double Dilemma as a resident of North Petalburg.
A Trainer's Golduck appeared in Saved by the Beldum, where it was among the Pokémon seen during the Ever Grande Conference. It reappeared in a flashback in Shocks and Bonds.
A Golduck made a cameo in Numero Uno Articuno, under the ownership of Noland. It was among the Pokémon residing at the Battle Factory.
A Golduck appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
A Golduck appeared in One Big Happiny Family! in Jessie's fantasy.
A Trainer's Golduck appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, during a flashback.
Two Golduck appeared in Rocking Clawmark Hill!, as some of the Pokémon training up on Clawmark Hill.
A Trainer's Golduck appeared in I Choose Paradise!, where it was among the Pokémon seen at the Pokémon Paradise Resort.
Pokédex entries
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Pokémon
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Entry
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EP091
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Golduck
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Ash's Pokédex
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Golduck, the Duck Pokémon. The evolved form of Psyduck. Golduck is very adept at using its webbed hands and feet, making it the fastest swimming Pokémon of all.
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Pokémon
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Entry
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DP007
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Golduck
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Ash's Pokédex
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Golduck, the Duck Pokémon. It makes its home in lakes, and is able to swim faster than a gold medalist.
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
- Main article: Blue's Golduck
In A Tale of Ninetales, Blue has a Golduck as one of his main team members. In Peace of Mime, Golduck was shown to be able to bypass Mr. Mime's Light Screen over Saffron City by using Confusion to scan the city and channel his visuals to Blue's Pokédex.
A Golduck appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
In the TCG
- Main article: Golduck (TCG)
Game data
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Red(ENG)
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Often seen swimming elegantly by lake shores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster, Kappa.
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Blue
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Yellow
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Its slim and long limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes.
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Stadium
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Its webbed hands and feet make it a proficient swimmer. May be seen swimming elegantly at dusk in places like lakes.
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Generation II
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Gold
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When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow.
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Silver
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It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously.
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Crystal
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It swims gracefully along on the quiet, slow-moving rivers and lakes of which it is so fond.
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Stadium 2
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When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow.
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Generation III
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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A Golduck is an adept swimmer. It sometimes joins competitive swimmers in training. It uses psychic powers when its forehead shimmers with light.
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FireRed
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The forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc.
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LeafGreen
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Often seen swimming elegantly by lakeshores. It is often mistaken for the Japanese monster Kappa.
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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A Pokémon that lives in lakes. It swims faster than any human swimming champion.
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Pearl
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The flippers of its well-developed limbs give it shocking speed. It is the best swimmer among Pokémon.
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Platinum
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It is seen swimming dynamically and elegantly using its well-developed limbs and flippers.
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HeartGold
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When it swims at full speed using its long, webbed limbs, its forehead somehow begins to glow.
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SoulSilver
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It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously.
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Generation V
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Black
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It is seen swimming dynamically and elegantly using its well-developed limbs and flippers.
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White
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Black 2
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When its forehead shines mysteriously, Golduck can use the full extent of its power.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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X
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It appears by waterways at dusk. It may use telekinetic powers if its forehead glows mysteriously.
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Y
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The forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc.
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Omega Ruby
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The webbed flippers on its forelegs and hind legs and the streamlined body of Golduck give it frightening speed. The Pokémon is definitely much faster than even the most athletic swimmer.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Generation VII
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Sun
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It is said that the red part of its forehead grants supernatural powers to those who possess one, so it was over-hunted in the past.
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Moon
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It swims along the banks of lakes and catches fish Pokémon. It takes them to the shore and quietly eats them up.
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Ultra Sun
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Even fast-swimming fish Pokémon can be disabled by Golduck. It brings them to a standstill and seizes them.
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Ultra Moon
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A professional swimmer, it can continue swimming for two days straight by waving its long tail skillfully.
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Let's Go Pikachu
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Its long, slim limbs end in broad flippers. They are used for swimming gracefully in lakes.
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Let's Go Eevee
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Game locations
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Generation IV
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Diamond
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Pearl
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Routes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 214, and 225, Twinleaf Town, Eterna City, Celestic Town, Ravaged Path, Oreburgh Gate, Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Sendoff Spring, Resort Area (Surfing) Routes 226 and 230, Great Marsh, Sendoff Spring
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Platinum
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Routes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 214, and 225, Twinleaf Town, Eterna City, Celestic Town, Ravaged Path, Oreburgh Gate, Lake Verity, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Sendoff Spring, Resort Area (Surfing) Oreburgh Gate, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor
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HeartGold
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SoulSilver
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Pal Park
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In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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82
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78 - 147
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152 - 289
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78
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74 - 143
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144 - 280
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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Total: 500
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- 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.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golduck
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golduck
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golduck
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golduck
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golduck
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golduck
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golduck
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golduck
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golduck
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golduck
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Golduck in Generation VII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Golduck in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golduck
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golduck
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Golduck can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Golduck cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golduck
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golduck
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golduck
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golduck
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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- A superscript level indicates that Golduck can learn this move normally in Generation VII
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Golduck
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Golduck
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Origin
Golduck's appearance has aspects of a duck, platypus, and kappa.
Name origin
Golduck may be a combination of gold and duck. While Golduck itself is not colored gold, gold is often used in the Pokémon canon to symbolize the Psychic type: the Gold Gummi is the Gummi variety loved by Psychic-type Pokémon, and the Marsh Badge's Japanese name is "Gold Badge".
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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ゴルダック Golduck
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Possibly a combination of gold and duck
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French
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Akwakwak
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From aqua and quack
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Spanish
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Golduck
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Same as English/Japanese name
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German
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Entoron
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From Ente
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Italian
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Golduck
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Same as English/Japanese name
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Korean
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골덕 Golduck
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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哥達鴨 / 哥达鸭 Gēdáyā
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Partial transliteration of Golduck. 哥 is also composed of 2 可, possibly a reference to 可達鴨 Kědáyā. The last character means duck
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Cantonese Chinese
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高超鴨 Gōuchīu'ngaap
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Literally "Excellent duck". 高 may be transliterated from the first syllable of Golduck, while 超 may be a reference to 超能力 (Psychic)
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More languages
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Hindi
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गोलडक Golduck
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Transcription of English name
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Lithuanian
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Auksantis
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From auksas and antis
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Russian
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Голдак Goldak
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Transcription of English name
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Related articles
External links
Notes
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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