Competitive Information for Golduck [Sun/Moon]
Water
Abilities:
While this Pokemon is active, the effects of weather conditions are disabled.
Prevents Explosion/Mind Blown/Self-Destruct/Aftermath while this Pokemon is active.
If Rain Dance is active, this Pokemon's Speed is doubled.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Golduck? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Prepare for battle with Golduck, a dazzling Pokémon boasting Water attributes. Golduck is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Explore the movesets of Golduck below to understand its battle capabilities.
Item: Waterium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Claw
- Ice Punch
Golduck proves to be a first-rate Physical Sweeper for single battles. The objective of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with devastating physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Golduck recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Swift Swim, Golduck's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Golduck has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Waterium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Signal Beam
Golduck shows an exquisite Special Sweeper prowess in single battles. This moveset is formulated to take down the opponent's team with forceful special power. Life Orb boosts the power of Golduck's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Golduck's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Golduck has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Synchronoise is a special 120-base power Psychic-type move (hits adjacent pokemon sharing your Golduck's type).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 231 Hp / 240 SpA / 39 SpD
Moveset:
- Scald
- Focus Blast
- Yawn
- Rain Dance
Dominating single battles, Golduck is a superior Special Tank. It tries to absorb special attacks and counter with decent force. Life Orb boosts the power of Golduck's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Golduck's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Focus Blast is a special 120-base power Fighting-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Yawn is a status move (puts the target to sleep after 1 turn).
◆ Rain Dance is a status move (for 5 turns, heavy rain powers water moves).
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Item: Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Bold (+Def, -Atk)
EVs: 252 SpA / 252 SpD / 4 Spe
Moveset:
- Scald / Surf
- Hidden Power
- Psychic
- Ice Beam
For single battles, Golduck is an extraordinary Special Tank. The objective of this moveset is to take a mighty amount of hits from special attacks while dealing some decent damage. Life Orb boosts the power of Golduck's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Golduck's speed is doubled during rainy weather.
◆ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Hidden Power is a special 60-base power Normal-type move (varies in type based on your Golduck's ivs).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Golduck? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Waterium Z / Shell Bell
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Double-Edge / Return
- Shadow Claw
- Ice Punch
Ready for double battles? Golduck is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper. This moveset focuses to crush rivals using lethal physical moves. The Shell Bell item option is to help Golduck recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Swift Swim, Golduck's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Golduck has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Waterium Z / Life Orb
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Scald
- Synchronoise / Psychic
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Signal Beam
For those intense double battles, Golduck is an interesting Special Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to overwhelm foes with potent special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Golduck's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Swift Swim, Golduck's speed is doubled during rainy weather. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Golduck has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Scald is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Water-type move (30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target).
◆ Synchronoise is a special 120-base power Psychic-type move (hits adjacent pokemon sharing your Golduck's type).
◆ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Signal Beam is a special 75-base power Bug-type move (10% chance to confuse the target).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Golduck can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Golduck.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Golduck can perform in Sun/Moon. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SM Move and Ability Combos for Golduck
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Swagger + Screech
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Item: Blunder Policy + Move: Dynamic Punch
- Moves with Priority: Bide, Endure, Protect, Aqua Jet
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Yawn, Scald, Hypnosis, Toxic
Moves that boost Golduck's stats
- Amnesia
- Calm Mind
- Curse
- Hone Claws
- Power-Up Punch
- Rage
- Skull Bash
Most notable and possible best moves for Golduck
- Hidden Power
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Scald
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Golduck in Sun and Moon
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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