Golduckin Pokémon Heart & Soul
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Pokédex Entry
Duck Pokémon
A Golduck is an adept swimmer. It sometimes joins competitive swimmers in training. It uses psychic powers when its forehead shimmers with light.
Golduck in Pokémon Heart & Soul
Golduck is #55 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its water typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution chain, and where to find it across 18 encounter locations.
Prevents self-destruction.
Negates weather effects.
Raises Speed in rain.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Wild Encounters (23)
Gen 7 Moves
The movepool a new game starts with.
Level Up (20)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Me FirstLevel: 1Me First | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Executes the foe's attack with greater power. | ||||||
| Aqua JetLevel: 1Aqua Jet | water | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Strikes first by dashing at the foe at a high speed. | ||||||
| Water SportLevel: 1Water Sport | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves. | ||||||
| ScratchLevel: 1Scratch | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun | water | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Squirts water to attack the foe. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 4Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Water GunLevel: 7Water Gun | water | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| Squirts water to attack the foe. | ||||||
| ConfusionLevel: 10Confusion | psychic | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| A psychic attack that may cause confusion. | ||||||
| Fury SwipesLevel: 13Fury Swipes | normal | PWR18 | ACC80 | PP15 | ||
| Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | ||||||
| Water PulseLevel: 16Water Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| DisableLevel: 19Disable | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | ||
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 22Screech | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP40 | ||
| Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Zen HeadbuttLevel: 25Zen Headbutt | psychic | PWR80 | ACC90 | PP15 | ||
| Hits with a strong head- butt. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Aqua TailLevel: 28Aqua Tail | water | PWR90 | ACC90 | PP10 | ||
| The user swings its tail like a wave to attack. | ||||||
| SoakLevel: 31Soak | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | ||
| Sprays water at the foe, changing it to Water type. | ||||||
| Psych UpLevel: 36Psych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | ||||||
| AmnesiaLevel: 41Amnesia | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | ||
| Forgets about something and sharply raises Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Hydro PumpLevel: 46Hydro Pump | water | PWR0 | ACC80 | PP5 | ||
| Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. | ||||||
| Wonder RoomLevel: 51Wonder Room | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for 5 turns. | ||||||
Egg Moves (15)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HypnosisHypnosis | psychic | PWR0 | ACC60 | PP20 | |
| A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | |||||
| PsybeamPsybeam | psychic | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| ForesightForesight | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | |
| Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness. | |||||
| Future SightFuture Sight | psychic | PWR80 | ACC0 | PP0 | |
| Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later. | |||||
| Cross ChopCross Chop | fighting | PWR100 | ACC80 | PP5 | |
| A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio. | |||||
| RefreshRefresh | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn. | |||||
| Confuse RayConfuse Ray | ghost | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| A sinister ray that confuses the foe. | |||||
| YawnYawn | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Lulls the foe into yawning, then sleeping next turn. | |||||
| Mud BombMud Bomb | ground | PWR65 | ACC85 | PP10 | |
| Throws a blob of mud to damage and cut accuracy. | |||||
| EncoreEncore | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP5 | |
| Makes the foe repeat its last move over 3 turns. | |||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | |||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | |||||
| SynchronoiseSynchronoise | psychic | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | |
| An odd shock wave that only damages same-type {PKMN}. | |||||
| Simple BeamSimple Beam | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | |
| A beam that changes the foe's Ability to Simple. | |||||
| Clear SmogClear Smog | poison | PWR50 | ACC0 | PP15 | |
| Attacks with white haze that eliminates all stat changes. | |||||
Gen 3 Moves
Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.
Level Up (11)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ScratchLevel: 1Scratch | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP35 | ||
| Scratches the foe with sharp claws. | ||||||
| Water SportLevel: 1Water Sport | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | ||
| The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| DisableLevel: 1Disable | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | ||
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | ||||||
| Tail WhipLevel: 5Tail Whip | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP30 | ||
| Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| DisableLevel: 10Disable | normal | PWR0 | ACC55 | PP20 | ||
| For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move. | ||||||
| ConfusionLevel: 16Confusion | psychic | PWR50 | ACC100 | PP25 | ||
| A psychic attack that may cause confusion. | ||||||
| ScreechLevel: 23Screech | normal | PWR0 | ACC85 | PP40 | ||
| Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense. | ||||||
| Psych UpLevel: 31Psych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | ||
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | ||||||
| Fury SwipesLevel: 44Fury Swipes | normal | PWR18 | ACC80 | PP15 | ||
| Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times. | ||||||
| Hydro PumpLevel: 58Hydro Pump | water | PWR0 | ACC80 | PP5 | ||
| Blasts water at high power to strike the foe. | ||||||
Egg Moves (8)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HypnosisHypnosis | psychic | PWR0 | ACC60 | PP20 | |
| A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | |||||
| PsybeamPsybeam | psychic | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP20 | |
| Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe. | |||||
| ForesightForesight | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP40 | |
| Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness. | |||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | |||||
| Future SightFuture Sight | psychic | PWR80 | ACC0 | PP0 | |
| Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later. | |||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | |||||
| Cross ChopCross Chop | fighting | PWR100 | ACC80 | PP5 | |
| A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio. | |||||
| RefreshRefresh | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | |
| Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn. | |||||
TM/HM Moves (48)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | PWR60 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| AttractAttract | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM45TM45 | |
| Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | PWR75 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | ||||||
| BrineBrine | water | PWR65 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM55TM55 | |
| Does double damage to foes with half HP or less. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| CaptivateCaptivate | normal | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM78TM78 | |
| Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| DigDig | ground | PWR100 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM28TM28 | |
| Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM58TM58 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| False SwipeFalse Swipe | normal | PWR40 | ACC100 | PP40 | TM54TM54 | |
| Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| FlingFling | dark | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM56TM56 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held item. | ||||||
| Focus BlastFocus Blast | fighting | PWR120 | ACC70 | PP5 | TM52TM52 | |
| Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Focus PunchFocus Punch | fighting | PWR150 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM01TM01 | |
| Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | PWR150 | ACC90 | PP5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | PWR100 | ACC75 | PP15 | TM23TM23 | |
| Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM83TM83 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | PWR90 | ACC100 | PP10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Psych UpPsych Up | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | PWR1 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM27TM27 | |
| Attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| Rock ClimbRock Climb | normal | PWR90 | ACC85 | PP20 | TM70TM70 | |
| A charging attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | PWR70 | ACC100 | PP15 | TM65TM65 | |
| Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Skill SwapSkill Swap | psychic | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM48TM48 | |
| The user swaps special abilities with the target. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM03HM03 | |
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | TM87TM87 | |
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| ThiefThief | dark | PWR0 | ACC100 | PP0 | TM46TM46 | |
| While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | PWR80 | ACC100 | PP15 | HM07HM07 | |
| Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | PWR60 | ACC100 | PP20 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | PWR0 | ACC0 | PP15 | HM08HM08 | |
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | ||||||
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Golduck. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Golduck resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Golduck, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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