Competitive Information for Golduck [Scarlet/Violet]
Water
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Golduck? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Golduck is an awesome Water-typed Pokemon. It's not-uncommon to see Golduck show up as a Scarlet/Violet opponent. Golduck's only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Shadow Claw
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Ice Punch
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a spectacular Physical Sweeper. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa & type = tera type).
♦ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a wonderful Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ 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).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Golduck? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Shadow Claw
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Ice Punch
Doubles Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a fabulous Physical Sweeper. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa & type = tera type).
♦ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Power Gem
Doubles Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is an awesome Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ 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).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Electric moves are bad against Ground.
Grass moves are bad against Grass/Dragon/Fire/Flying/Poison/Bug/Steel.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Golduck is: Ground, Grass, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Poison, Bug or Steel
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug movesets for Golduck
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
- Ice Punch / Brick Break
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Golduck's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Golduck's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Ice Punch or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
♦ 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).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Dark movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast / Thief
- Shadow Claw
- Zen Headbutt / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is an awesome Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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. Zen Headbutt was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
♦ Thief is a physical TERA-boosted 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Golduck has no item, it steals the target's).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a stupendous Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Dragon movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
- Brick Break / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Electric movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
- Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Fairy movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
- Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a marvelous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Fighting movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast / Brick Break
- Shadow Claw
- Thief / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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. Thief was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
♦ Brick Break is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Golduck has no item, it steals the target's).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is an awesome Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Fire movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
- Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a remarkable Special Sweeper in single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Flying movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
- Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a wonderful Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Flying-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Ghost movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw / Tera Blast
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Body Slam / Facade
- Ice Punch
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a wonderful Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
♦ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Golduck is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is popular Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Grass movesets for Golduck
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast / Trailblaze
- Shadow Claw
- Ice Punch / Brick Break
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a stupendous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Golduck's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Golduck's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Ice Punch or Brick Break are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
♦ Trailblaze is a physical TERA-boosted 50-base power Grass-type move (100% chance to raise your Golduck's speed by 1 stage).
♦ 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).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast / Grass Knot
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a notable Special Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
♦ Grass Knot is a special TERA-boosted 0-base power Grass-type move (more power the heavier the target).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ 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).
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Teratype Ground movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
- Brick Break / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a phenomenal Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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. Brick Break was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast / Mud Shot
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
♦ Mud Shot is a special TERA-boosted 55-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Ice movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast / Ice Punch
- Shadow Claw
- Zen Headbutt / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a pretty decent Physical Sweeper in single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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. Zen Headbutt was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
♦ Ice Punch is a physical TERA-boosted 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Ice Beam / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is pretty popular Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Ice Beam is a special TERA-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
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Teratype Normal movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Body Slam / Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
- Ice Punch
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Body Slam is a physical TERA-boosted 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
♦ 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: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a spectacular Special Sweeper in single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
♦ Hyper Beam is a special TERA-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Golduck cannot move next turn).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ 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).
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Teratype Poison movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
- Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is an interesting Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Psychic movesets for Golduck
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast / Zen Headbutt
- Shadow Claw
- Brick Break / Thief
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a spectacular Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Golduck's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Golduck's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Brick Break or Thief are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Thief is a physical 60-base power Dark-type move (if your Golduck has no item, it steals the target's).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a fabulous Special Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Psyshock is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ 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).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
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Teratype Rock movesets for Golduck
Item: Expert Belt / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
- Brick Break / Zen Headbutt
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a sensational Physical Sweeper in single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Expert Belt boosts the damage of Golduck's super effective moves by 20%. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. With Swift Swim, Golduck's speed is doubled during rainy weather. Brick Break or Zen Headbutt are added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Brick Break is a physical 75-base power Fighting-type move (destroys screens, unless the target is immune).
♦ Zen Headbutt is a physical 80-base power Psychic-type move (20% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Power Gem / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a remarkable Special Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Power Gem is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ 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).
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Teratype Steel movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Tera Blast
- Shadow Claw
- Ice Punch / Body Slam
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is an extraordinary Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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. Ice Punch was added to provide additional threat coverage.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
♦ 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).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Water Pulse
- Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a phenomenal Special Sweeper in single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Water Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Teratype Water movesets for Golduck
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 Def
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Shadow Claw
- Body Slam / Facade
- Ice Punch
Physical Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a fabulous Physical Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Golduck's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. 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. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
♦ Aqua Tail is a physical TERA-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
♦ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
♦ Body Slam is a physical 85-base power Normal-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
♦ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Golduck is burn/poison/paralyzed).
♦ Ice Punch is a physical 75-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Swift Swim
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 Def / 252 SpA
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Tera Blast
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Ice Beam / Icy Wind
- Power Gem
Special Sweeper Golduck (Swift Swim)
Golduck is a stupendous Special Sweeper in single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Golduck's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. 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.
♦ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
♦ Psychic is a special 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ 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).
♦ Power Gem is a special 80-base power Rock-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Golduck learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Golduck can perform in Scarlet/Violet. 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 SV Move and Ability Combos for Golduck
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Yawn + Protect
- Move: Fling + Item: King's Rock
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Helping Hand, Aqua Jet
- Moves that Break Screens: Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Hypnosis, Yawn
Moves that boost Golduck's stats
- Amnesia
- Calm Mind
- Nasty Plot
- Trailblaze
Most notable and possible best moves for Golduck
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Rest
- Taunt
Common Effort Values for Golduck in Scarlet and Violet
- Adamant Nature ( 0/252/0/0/0/252 )
- Modest Nature ( 0/0/0/252/0/252 )
- Optimize Golduck's EV spread for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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