Golduck (#055)
Golduck (#055) is a Water-type Duck Pokémon in Pokémon Red. You can catch Golduck in Seafoam Islands (1F); the best odds are in Seafoam Islands (1F) (1.2%, Lv 38). It evolves from Psyduck at level 33 and doesn't evolve further. Its best stat is Speed (85), and its base stat total of 405 ranks #42 of 151.

- National No.
- #055
- Type
- Water
- Category
- Duck Pokémon
- Height
- 5′07″ (1.7 m)
- Weight
- 169.0 lb (76.7 kg)
- Catch rate
- 75 of 255
- Base EXP
- 174
- Growth rate
- Medium Fast
Golduck is often spotted gliding gracefully along lake shores, and its elegant form has led people to mistake it for the legendary Japanese water spirit, the kappa.
Where to find Golduck in Pokémon Red
- Seafoam Islands (1F): walking, Lv 38, 1.2% of encounters.
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | #30 of 151 | |
| Attack | 82 | #52 of 151 | |
| Defense | 78 | #51 of 151 | |
| Special | 80 | #49 of 151 | |
| Speed | 85 | #44 of 151 | |
| Total | 405 | #42 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Golduck
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | — |
| 2× (weak to) | Electric Grass |
| ½× (resists) | Fire Water Ice |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | — |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Scratch | Normal | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| Start | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| Start | Disable | Normal | — | 55% | 20 |
| 28 | Tail Whip | Normal | — | 100% | 30 |
| 31 | Disable | Normal | — | 55% | 20 |
| 39 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100% | 25 |
| 48 | Fury Swipes | Normal | 18 | 80% | 15 |
| 59 | Hydro Pump | Water | 120 | 80% | 5 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM03 | Surf | Water | 95 |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | 80 |
| TM01 | Mega Punch | Normal | 80 |
| TM05 | Mega Kick | Normal | 120 |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM08 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM16 | Pay Day | Normal | 40 |
| TM17 | Submission | Fighting | 80 |
| TM18 | Counter | Fighting | — |
| TM19 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM28 | Dig | Ground | 100 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM40 | Skull Bash | Normal | 100 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Golduck in Pokémon Red?
You can catch Golduck in Seafoam Islands (1F); the best odds are in Seafoam Islands (1F) (1.2%, Lv 38).
What type is Golduck?
Golduck is Water type. It takes double damage from Electric and Grass.
Does Golduck evolve?
Golduck is the final form: it evolves from Psyduck at level 33.
What moves does Golduck learn?
Golduck starts with Scratch, Tail Whip, and Disable and learns Tail Whip (Lv 28), Disable (Lv 31), Confusion (Lv 39), Fury Swipes (Lv 48), and Hydro Pump (Lv 59) by leveling up. It can learn 26 TMs and HMs.
What are Golduck's base stats?
HP 80, Attack 82, Defense 78, Special 80, Speed 85, for a total of 405.
What's the catch rate of Golduck?
Golduck's catch rate is 75 out of 255.