Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Confusion Hydro Pump
Same-type attack bonus on Hydro Pump. Hydro Pump costs 100 energy for 135 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Golduck takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 543
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,400 CP
Golduck moves
2 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion Best | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam STAB | Water | 45 | 33 | 2.0s | 22.5 | 1.36 |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
| Hydro Pump Best STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Liquidation STAB | Water | 70 | 33 | 3.0s | 23.3 | 2.12 |
| Psychic | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Synchronoise | Psychic | 80 | 50 | 2.5s | 32 | 1.60 |
Fast moves
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bubble Beam | Water | 25 | 40 | 0.63 | Buff / debuff |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Liquidation | Water | 70 | 45 | 1.56 | Buff / debuff |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Synchronoise | Psychic | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Golduck is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Golduck
How to get Golduck
- Evolve from
- Psyduck · 50 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Golduck arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 61 | 2,118 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 61 | 2,293 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,363 | 1,435 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,696 | 1,785 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,363 | 1,435 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,031 | 1,085 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,363 | 1,435 |
Is Golduck good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Golduck has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 34 |
| Lv 2 | 108 |
| Lv 3 | 182 |
| Lv 4 | 256 |
| Lv 5 | 330 |
| Lv 6 | 404 |
| Lv 7 | 478 |
| Lv 8 | 552 |
| Lv 9 | 626 |
| Lv 10 | 700 |
| Lv 11 | 770 |
| Lv 12 | 840 |
| Lv 13 | 910 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 980 |
| Lv 15 | 1,050 |
| Lv 16 | 1,120 |
| Lv 17 | 1,190 |
| Lv 18 | 1,260 |
| Lv 19 | 1,330 |
| Lv 20 | 1,400 |
| Lv 21 | 1,470 |
| Lv 22 | 1,540 |
| Lv 23 | 1,610 |
| Lv 24 | 1,680 |
| Lv 25 | 1,750 |
| Lv 26 | 1,820 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,890 |
| Lv 28 | 1,960 |
| Lv 29 | 2,030 |
| Lv 30 | 2,100 |
| Lv 31 | 2,135 |
| Lv 32 | 2,170 |
| Lv 33 | 2,205 |
| Lv 34 | 2,240 |
| Lv 35 | 2,275 |
| Lv 36 | 2,310 |
| Lv 37 | 2,345 |
| Lv 38 | 2,380 |
| Lv 39 | 2,415 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,450 |
| Lv 41 | 2,481 |
| Lv 42 | 2,513 |
| Lv 43 | 2,544 |
| Lv 44 | 2,576 |
| Lv 45 | 2,608 |
| Lv 46 | 2,640 |
| Lv 47 | 2,672 |
| Lv 48 | 2,705 |
| Lv 49 | 2,737 |
| Lv 50 | 2,770 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0055
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 76.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0055_POKEMON_GOLDUCK
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Golduck in Pokemon GO?
Golduck's best moveset is Confusion with Hydro Pump. A TM rerolls at random among its 2 fast and 7 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Golduck's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Golduck takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water.
What is Golduck's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Golduck reaches 2,770 CP at level 50 and 2,450 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Golduck?
A 15/15/15 Golduck shows 1,400 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,750 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,050 CP.
How do you get Golduck in Pokemon GO?
Evolve Psyduck (50 Candy).