Where can I find Golduck in Polished Crystal?

Golduck can be found in 21 locations in Polished Crystal. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

What type is Golduck?

Golduck is a water/psychic-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Golduck learn in Polished Crystal?

Golduck can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Golduckin Pokémon Polished Crystal

waterpsychic

Pokédex Entry

Duck Pokémon

It swims gracefully along on the quiet, slow-moving rivers and lakes of which it is so fond.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

WaterPsychic

Dex

#152 Johto Dex · #055 National

Abilities

Damp(Primary)

Prevents selfdestructing moves.

Cloud Nine(Secondary)

Eliminates effects of weather.

Swift Swim(Hidden)

Boosts its Speed in rain.

Growth Rate

Medium Fast

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

water1, ground

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball7.5%

Great Ball10.9%

Ultra Ball13.4%

Base Exp

174

EV Yield

2 SpecialAttack

Wild Held Items

None

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2bug ×2ghost ×2dark ×2

Resists

fire ×0.5water ×0.5ice ×0.5fighting ×0.5psychic ×0.5steel ×0.5

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Psyduck

Base form

→

Golduck

Level up Psyduck to Lv. 33

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How to Obtain

Golduck appears common in Cerulean Cave 1F while surfing, common in Cerulean Cave B1F while surfing, and common in Route 6 while surfing, among 14 other areas. Wild ones range from level 15 to 79, unless in a badge-dependent area.

Wild Encounters (18)

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	normal	40	100	35
1	ScratchLevel: 1Scratch	Scratches with sharp claws.
1	Aqua JetLevel: 1Aqua Jet	water	40	100	20
1	Aqua JetLevel: 1Aqua Jet	A speedy lunge. Always goes first.
4	LeerLevel: 4Leer	normal	0	100	30
4	LeerLevel: 4Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
7	Water GunLevel: 7Water Gun	water	40	100	25
7	Water GunLevel: 7Water Gun	Squirts water to attack.
10	ConfusionLevel: 10Confusion	psychic	50	100	25
10	ConfusionLevel: 10Confusion	An attack that may confuse the foe.
13	Fury StrikesLevel: 13Fury Strikes	normal	20	85	15
13	Fury StrikesLevel: 13Fury Strikes	Scratches or jabs 2-5 times.
16	Water PulseLevel: 16Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
16	Water PulseLevel: 16Water Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
19	DisableLevel: 19Disable	normal	0	100	20
19	DisableLevel: 19Disable	Disables the foe's most recent move.
22	ScreechLevel: 22Screech	normal	0	85	40
22	ScreechLevel: 22Screech	Sharply lowers the foe's Defense.
25	Zen HeadbuttLevel: 25Zen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15
25	Zen HeadbuttLevel: 25Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
28	Aqua TailLevel: 28Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10
28	Aqua TailLevel: 28Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
31	Rain DanceLevel: 31Rain Dance	water	0	100	5
31	Rain DanceLevel: 31Rain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
36	PsybeamLevel: 36Psybeam	psychic	65	100	20
36	PsybeamLevel: 36Psybeam	An attack that may confuse the foe.
41	AmnesiaLevel: 41Amnesia	psychic	0	100	20
41	AmnesiaLevel: 41Amnesia	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Def.
46	Hydro PumpLevel: 46Hydro Pump	water	110	80	5
46	Hydro PumpLevel: 46Hydro Pump	A powerful Watertype attack.
51	Nasty PlotLevel: 51Nasty Plot	dark	0	100	20
51	Nasty PlotLevel: 51Nasty Plot	Sharply raises the user's Sp.Atk.
56	PsychicLevel: 56Psychic	psychic	90	100	10
56	PsychicLevel: 56Psychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.

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Egg Moves (10)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Confuse RayConfuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
Confuse RayConfuse Ray	A move that may confuse the foe.
Cross ChopCross Chop	fighting	100	80	5
Cross ChopCross Chop	Has a high critical hit ratio.
EncoreEncore	normal	0	100	5
EncoreEncore	Makes the foe repeat 2-6 times.
ForesightForesight	normal	0	100	40
ForesightForesight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.
Future SightFuture Sight	psychic	120	100	10
Future SightFuture Sight	An attack that hits on 3rd turn.
HypnosisHypnosis	psychic	0	60	20
HypnosisHypnosis	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
PsybeamPsybeam	psychic	65	100	20
PsybeamPsybeam	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
psychicmpsychicm	normal	0	0	0
psychicmpsychicm

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TM/HM Moves (35)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	fighting	100	50	5	TM01TM01
DynamicpunchDynamicpunch	An attack that confuses the foe.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
Calm MindCalm Mind	psychic	0	100	20	TM04TM04
Calm MindCalm Mind	Raises the user's Sp.Atk and Sp.Def.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	0	100	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Inflicts damage every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Hone ClawsHone Claws	dark	0	100	40	TM12TM12
Hone ClawsHone Claws	Raises the user's Atk and accuracy.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
Light ScreenLight Screen	psychic	0	100	30	TM16TM16
Light ScreenLight Screen	Raises Sp.Def with a wall of light.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
DigDig	ground	90	100	10	TM28TM28
DigDig	1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Focus BlastFocus Blast	fighting	120	70	5	TM52TM52
Focus BlastFocus Blast	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
ScaldScald	water	70	100	15	TM55TM55
ScaldScald	An attack that may inflict a burn.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	ghost	70	100	15	TM65TM65
Shadow ClawShadow Claw	Has a high critical hit ratio.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
FlashFlash	normal	0	100	20	TM70TM70
FlashFlash	A move that lowers the foe's accuracy.
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM06HM06
WaterfallWaterfall	An attack that may cause flinching.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	0	100	20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	fighting	1	100	20	Celadon Dept Store 3F	TutorTutor
Counter (Celadon Dept Store 3F)Counter	Returns a physical attack double.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	ice	75	100	15	Goldenrod City	TutorTutor
Ice Punch (Goldenrod City)Ice Punch	An icy punch. May cause freezing.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	normal	40	100	20	Goldenrod Game Corner	TutorTutor
Pay Day (Goldenrod Game Corner)Pay Day	Throws coins. Gets them back later.
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	fighting	1	100	20	Pewter Museum Of Science 2F	TutorTutor
Seismic Toss (Pewter Museum Of Science 2F)Seismic Toss	Damage equals the user's level.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15	Mr Psychics House	TutorTutor
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.

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Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Golduck. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×bug2×ghost2×dark2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Golduck resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

fire0.5×water0.5×ice0.5×fighting0.5×psychic0.5×steel0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Golduck, either offensively or defensively.

Golduckin Pokémon Polished Crystal

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