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Golduck, the Duck Pokémon — Water-type Pokémon official artwork
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Golduck
ID:#55Duck Pokémon
Height
1.7m
Weight
76.6kg
Catch Rate
75
Exp
175

Golduck Pokémon Platinum: Moves, Sprites & Locations

Everything you need to know about Golduck in Pokémon Platinum. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 67 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.

Pokémon Platinum
Sinnoh

Golduck Pokemon Platinum Pokedex Entry

Its body is strong, and it has webbing on its hands and feet. Golduck can swim easily through rough seas, clawing its way through the high waves.

Pokemon Platinum Golduck Sprites

Golduck front-facing sprite from Pokémon PlatinumPrimary
Golduck back-facing sprite from Pokémon PlatinumReverse
Golduck shiny front-facing sprite from Pokémon PlatinumShiny
Golduck shiny back-facing sprite from Pokémon PlatinumShiny Reverse

Pokémon Platinum Golduck Moveset

Complete registry of moves learned by Golduck via various methods in Pokémon Platinum.

MoveTypeRequirement
ScratchnormalLv. 1
Tail WhipnormalLv. 1
Water GunwaterLv. 1
Water SportwaterLv. 1
Aqua JetwaterLv. 1
Tail WhipnormalLv. 5
Water GunwaterLv. 9
DisablenormalLv. 14
ConfusionpsychicLv. 18
Water PulsewaterLv. 22
Fury SwipesnormalLv. 27
ScreechnormalLv. 31
Psych UpnormalLv. 37
Zen HeadbuttpsychicLv. 44
AmnesiapsychicLv. 50
Hydro PumpwaterLv. 56

End of Move Database

Pokémon Platinum Golduck Locations

Golduck can be caught in 21 locations across Pokémon Platinum, including Sendoff Spring Area, Sinnoh Route 225 Area, and Resort Area Area. The most reliable spawn is at Resort Area Area, where you'll find it between Lv. 35 and 55 by surfing on water with a 60% encounter rate.

Eterna City Area

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Ravaged Path Area

1 encounter
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare

Oreburgh Gate B1f

1 encounter
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare

Sendoff Spring Area

5 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    60%Common
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    30%Frequent
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Lake Verity Before Galactic Intervention

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Lake Verity After Galactic Intervention

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Lake Valor Area

5 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 40
    Radar off
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 41
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Lake Acuity Area

5 encounters
  • walk
    Lv. 40
    10%Uncommon
  • walk
    Lv. 39
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Sinnoh Route 203 Area

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Sinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife City

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma Town

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Sinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna City

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Sinnoh Route 208 Area

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Sinnoh Route 209 Area

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic Town

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Sinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome City

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Sinnoh Route 214 Area

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Sinnoh Route 225 Area

2 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 35-55
    60%Common
  • surf
    Lv. 35-55
    30%Frequent

Twinleaf Town Area

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Celestic Town Area

3 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    5%Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    4%Very Rare
  • surf
    Lv. 20-40
    1%Very Rare

Resort Area Area

2 encounters
  • surf
    Lv. 35-55
    60%Common
  • surf
    Lv. 35-55
    30%Frequent