# Golduck - DOU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Golduck in DOU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | DOU (`dou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | dou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Golduck)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou/Golduck
- **Format Overview**: [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/dou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/dou)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Golduck.

## Common Moves
- **Simple Beam**: 45.969%
- **Soak**: 36.817%
- **Waterfall**: 36.245%
- **Cross Chop**: 36.245%
- **Zen Headbutt**: 36.245%
- **Scald**: 31.424%
- **Calm Mind**: 30.866%
- **Synchronoise**: 20.348%
- **Ice Beam**: 18.554%
- **Hydro Pump**: 17.873%

## Common Abilities
- **Cloud Nine**: 58.841%
- **Swift Swim**: 41.065%
- **Damp**: 0.093%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 37.772%
- **Aguav Berry**: 28.083%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.968%
- **Choice Specs**: 5.029%
- **Waterium Z**: 4.865%
- **Life Orb**: 4.199%
- **Leftovers**: 2.706%
- **Figy Berry**: 2.391%
- **Weakness Policy**: 1.959%
- **Other**: 3.948%

## Common Teammates
- **Regigigas**: 36.378%
- **Gourgeist-Small**: 36.245%
- **Diancie-Mega**: 36.245%
- **Mimikyu**: 36.245%
- **Manectric-Mega**: 29.221%
- **Whimsicott**: 26.851%

## FAQ for Golduck in dou-1825

### What are the top moves for Golduck?
The most common moves for Golduck are Simple Beam, Soak, Waterfall, Cross Chop. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Golduck?
Golduck is frequently paired with Regigigas, Gourgeist-Small, Diancie-Mega, Mimikyu. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Golduck?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Golduck?
The top build for Golduck features a **Jolly** nature with an EV spread of `4/252/0/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 36.245% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Golduck?
Golduck is most effectively run with the ability **Cloud Nine** (58.841%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (37.772%).

### What is the most common role for Golduck?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Golduck often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the dou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Golduck?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 82 |
| Defense | 78 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 80 |
| Speed | 85 |
| **BST** | **500** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Golduck on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou/Golduck) - Full interactive stats page
- [DOU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/dou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/dou) - Build teams with Golduck
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*