#0055
— Duck Pokémon
Golduck
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Golduck is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 500 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Damp ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Golduck. Build around what Golduck actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Golduck takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Golduck into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Special Attack (95)
- Lowest stat
- Defense (78)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 85)
- BST
- 500 (strong for the format)
Golduck is a water-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Attack — at 500 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Damp ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Golduck. Build around what Golduck actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Golduck
Golduck is the Duck Pokémon a Water type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 500 with Damp or Cloud Nine as abilities.
What is Golduck weak to?
Golduck is a Water-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass. It resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.
How to counter Golduck
To counter Golduck in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass moves and can withstand its Water STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Golduck in competitive teams
Golduck can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Golduck on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
