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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.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

Water

Dex

#055

Abilities

DAMP(Primary)

Prevents self-destruction.

CLOUD NINE(Secondary)

Negates weather effects.

SWIFT SWIM(Hidden)

Raises Speed in rain.

Growth Rate

mediumfast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water1, field

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

EV Yield

2 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Psyduck

Base form

→

Golduck

Level up Psyduck to Lv. 33

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How to Obtain

Golduck appears very common in Mt Silver 1f Waterfall Room Hns while surfing or walking, very common in Mt Silver 2f Hns while walking or surfing, and very common in Poni Cave Hns while surfing, among 20 other areas. Wild ones range from level 15 to 68.

Wild Encounters (29)


Cerulean Cave 1f	any	surfing	Lv. 40-45	35%
Cerulean Cave 1f Hns	any	surfing	Lv. 50-58	35%
Cerulean Cave B1f	any	surfing	Lv. 50-55	35%
Cerulean Cave B1f Hns	any	surfing	Lv. 50-58	35%
Ilex Forest Hns	any	surfing	Lv. 15	10%
Mt Silver 1f Item Room Hns	any	Field	Lv. 65	15%
Mt Silver 1f Moltres Room Hns	any	Field	Lv. 68	30%
Mt Silver 1f Moltres Room Hns	any	surfing	Lv. 35	60%
Mt Silver 1f Waterfall Room Hns	any	Field	Lv. 63	10%
Mt Silver 1f Waterfall Room Hns	any	surfing	Lv. 60	120%
Mt Silver 2f Hns	any	Field	Lv. 64	10%
Mt Silver 2f Hns	any	surfing	Lv. 60	60%
Poni Cave Hns	any	surfing	Lv. 43	90%
Poni Isle Hns	any	surfing	Lv. 43	30%
Route 35 Hns	any	surfing	Lv. 20	8%
Route 6 Hns	any	surfing	Lv. 41	2%
Safari Zone Low Right Hns	any	Field	Lv. 19	20%
Safari Zone Northwest	any	surfing	Lv. 25-30	5%
Seafoam Islands B1f	any	Field	Lv. 33-35	5%
Seafoam Islands B2f	any	Field	Lv. 32-34	10%

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Level Up Moves (11)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches the foe with sharp claws.
1	Water SportLevel: 1Water Sport	water	0	0	15
1	Water SportLevel: 1Water Sport	The user becomes soaked to weaken all Fire moves.
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	normal	0	100	30
1	Tail WhipLevel: 1Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
1	DisableLevel: 1Disable	normal	0	55	20
1	DisableLevel: 1Disable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
5	Tail WhipLevel: 5Tail Whip	normal	0	100	30
5	Tail WhipLevel: 5Tail Whip	Wags the tail to lower the foe's Defense.
10	DisableLevel: 10Disable	normal	0	55	20
10	DisableLevel: 10Disable	For 4 turns, prevents foe For 4-7 turns, prevents foe For 2-5 turns, prevents foe from using last used move.
16	ConfusionLevel: 16Confusion	psychic	50	100	25
16	ConfusionLevel: 16Confusion	A psychic attack that may cause confusion.
23	ScreechLevel: 23Screech	normal	0	85	40
23	ScreechLevel: 23Screech	Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe's Defense.
31	Psych UpLevel: 31Psych Up	normal	0	0	10
31	Psych UpLevel: 31Psych Up	Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user.
44	Fury SwipesLevel: 44Fury Swipes	normal	18	80	15
44	Fury SwipesLevel: 44Fury Swipes	Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.
58	Hydro PumpLevel: 58Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
58	Hydro PumpLevel: 58Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

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Egg Moves (8)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
HypnosisHypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
HypnosisHypnosis	A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.
PsybeamPsybeam	psychic	65	100	20
PsybeamPsybeam	Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.
ForesightForesight	normal	0	0	40
ForesightForesight	Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Future SightFuture Sight	psychic	80	0	0
Future SightFuture Sight	Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Cross ChopCross Chop	fighting	100	80	5
Cross ChopCross Chop	A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio.
RefreshRefresh	normal	0	0	20
RefreshRefresh	Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.

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TM/HM Moves (48)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	0	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.
BrineBrine	water	65	100	10	TM55TM55
BrineBrine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	0	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind.
CaptivateCaptivate	normal	0	100	20	TM78TM78
CaptivateCaptivate	Makes the opposite gender sharply reduce its Sp. Atk.
DigDig	ground	100	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EndureEndure	normal	0	0	10	TM58TM58
EndureEndure	Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
False SwipeFalse Swipe	normal	40	100	40	TM54TM54
False SwipeFalse Swipe	Attack that leaves the foe with at least 1 HP.
FlashFlash	normal	0	0	20	HM05HM05
FlashFlash	Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.
FlingFling	dark	1	100	10	TM56TM56
FlingFling	The effectiveness varies with the held item.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def.
Focus PunchFocus Punch	fighting	150	100	20	TM01TM01
Focus PunchFocus Punch	Powerful attack, moves last. The user flinches if hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Grass KnotGrass Knot	grass	1	100	20	TM86TM86
Grass KnotGrass Knot	A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	0	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns.
Natural GiftNatural Gift	normal	1	100	15	TM83TM83
Natural GiftNatural Gift	The effectiveness varies with the held Berry.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Psych UpPsych Up	normal	0	0	10	TM77TM77
Psych UpPsych Up	Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	Attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock ClimbRock Climb	normal	90	85	20	TM70TM70
Rock ClimbRock Climb	A charging attack that may confuse the foe.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
Secret PowerSecret Power	normal	70	100	20	TM43TM43
Secret PowerSecret Power	Attack with effects that vary by location.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio.
Skill SwapSkill Swap	psychic	0	0	10	TM48TM48
Skill SwapSkill Swap	The user swaps special abilities with the target.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10	TM82TM82
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
SwaggerSwagger	normal	0	0	15	TM87TM87
SwaggerSwagger	Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack.
TauntTaunt	dark	0	100	20	TM12TM12
TauntTaunt	Taunts the foe into only using attack moves.
ThiefThief	dark	0	100	0	TM46TM46
ThiefThief	While attacking, it may steal the foe's held item.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM03TM03
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM08HM08
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.