Golduck · Pokédex

Encounter locations

Kanto · 12 encounter records

Location	Method	Level
Cerulean Cave 1F	Surf	40–55
Cerulean Cave B1F	Surf	50–65
Route 6	Surf	25–40
Seafoam Islands 1F	Walking	24
Seafoam Islands B1F	Walking	24–33
Seafoam Islands B2F	Walking	24–32
Seafoam Islands B3F	Surf	35–40
Seafoam Islands B3F	Walking	24–32
Seafoam Islands B4F	Walking	26–36
Three Island Berry Forest	Surf	35–40
Two Island Cape Brink	Surf	35–40
Two Island Cape Brink	Walking	37–40

Hoenn · 2 encounter records

Location	Method	Level
Abandoned Ship	Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active	—
Safari Zone Northwest	Surf	25–40

Unova · 3 encounter records

Location	Method	Level
Route 11	WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters	47
Route 14	WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters	47
Village Bridge	WalkingRequires Unova wild encounters to be enabled; spring encounters	47–49

Sinnoh · 25 encounter records

Location	Method	Level
Celestic Town	Surf	20–40
Eterna City	Surf	20–40
Lake Acuity	Surf	20–40
Lake Acuity	WalkingBefore National Dex	39–40
Lake Acuity	WalkingNational Dex obtained	39–40
Lake Valor	Surf	20–40
Lake Valor	WalkingBefore National Dex	40–41
Lake Valor	WalkingNational Dex obtained	40–41
Lake Verity	Surf	20–40
Lake Verity Low Water	Surf	20–40
Oreburgh Gate B1F	Surf	20–40
Ravaged Path	Surf	20–40
Resort Area	Surf	35–55
Route 203	Surf	20–40
Route 204 North	Surf	20–40
Route 204 South	Surf	20–40
Route 205 North	Surf	20–40
Route 208	Surf	20–40
Route 209	Surf	20–40
Route 210 North	Surf	20–40
Route 212 North	Surf	20–40
Route 214	Surf	20–40
Route 225	Surf	35–55
Sendoff Spring	Surf	20–40
Twinleaf Town	Surf	20–40

Johto · 29 encounter records

Location	Method	Level
Cerulean Cave 1F	Surf	40
Cerulean Cave 2F	Surf	40
Cerulean Cave B1F	Surf	40
Ilex Forest	Surf	10–20
Mount Silver Cave 2F	WalkingDay	48
Mount Silver Cave 2F	WalkingNight	48
Mount Silver Cave 3F	WalkingDay	48
Mount Silver Cave 3F	WalkingNight	48
Mount Silver Cave Expert Belt Chamber	WalkingDay	48
Mount Silver Cave Expert Belt Chamber	WalkingNight	48
Mount Silver Cave Lower Mountainside	WalkingDay	51
Mount Silver Cave Lower Mountainside	WalkingNight	51
Mount Silver Cave Moltres Chamber	WalkingDay	48
Mount Silver Cave Moltres Chamber	WalkingNight	48
Mount Silver Cave Upper Mountainside	WalkingDay	48
Mount Silver Cave Upper Mountainside	WalkingNight	48
Route 35	Surf	15–31
Route 6	Surf	10
Seafoam Islands 1F	WalkingDay	32
Seafoam Islands 1F	WalkingNight	32
Seafoam Islands B1F	WalkingDay	32–34
Seafoam Islands B1F	WalkingNight	32–34
Seafoam Islands B2F	WalkingDay	33–35
Seafoam Islands B2F	WalkingNight	33–35
Seafoam Islands B3F	WalkingDay	34–36
Seafoam Islands B3F	WalkingNight	34–36
Seafoam Islands B4F	WalkingDay	37–38
Seafoam Islands B4F	WalkingNight	37–38
Tohjo Falls	Overworld swarmOnly while this swarm is active	—

Check the Town Map to see which swarms are active.

This guide covers documented encounter tables and selected story events. Other scripted gifts or events may also award this Pokémon.

Natures

Randomly generated Pokémon can have any of the 25 natures. Twenty raise one stat by 10% and lower another by 10%. Five are neutral. HP stays the same.

View all 25 natures and stat effects

Nature	Raises (+10%)	Lowers (−10%)
Hardy	—	—
Lonely	Attack	Defense
Brave	Attack	Speed
Adamant	Attack	Special Attack
Naughty	Attack	Special Defense
Bold	Defense	Attack
Docile	—	—
Relaxed	Defense	Speed
Impish	Defense	Special Attack
Lax	Defense	Special Defense
Timid	Speed	Attack
Hasty	Speed	Defense
Serious	—	—
Jolly	Speed	Special Attack
Naive	Speed	Special Defense
Modest	Special Attack	Attack
Mild	Special Attack	Defense
Quiet	Special Attack	Speed
Bashful	—	—
Rash	Special Attack	Special Defense
Calm	Special Defense	Attack
Gentle	Special Defense	Defense
Sassy	Special Defense	Speed
Careful	Special Defense	Special Attack
Quirky	—	—

Stats and abilities

HP: 80
Attack: 82
Defense: 78
Sp. Attack: 95
Sp. Defense: 80
Speed: 85

Abilities · Damp / Cloud Nine

Hidden ability · Swift Swim

Size · 1.7 m · 76.6 kg

Evolution and forms

From Psyduck · Level 33

Level-up moves

View level-up moves for Golduck

Level	Move
1	Scratch
1	Tail Whip
1	Water Gun
1	Confusion
1	Aqua Jet
9	Fury Swipes
12	Water Pulse
15	Disable
18	Zen Headbutt
21	Screech
24	Aqua Tail
27	Soak
30	Psych Up
36	Amnesia
40	Hydro Pump
45	Wonder Room