# Golduck - Gen 9 OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Golduck in Gen 9 OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 OU (`gen9ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou/Golduck)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou/Golduck
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9ou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9ou)

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## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 97.043%
- **Hydro Pump**: 95.944%
- **Nasty Plot**: 91.289%
- **Vacuum Wave**: 89.625%
- **Surf**: 7.992%
- **Other**: 18.108%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 97.742%
- **Cloud Nine**: 2.246%
- **Damp**: 0.012%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 91.173%
- **Choice Specs**: 6.740%
- **Other**: 2.088%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 97.262%
- **Barraskewda**: 96.517%
- **Raging Bolt**: 91.044%
- **Tentacruel**: 89.624%
- **Pawmot**: 89.624%
- **Clodsire**: 5.249%

## FAQ for Golduck in gen9ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Golduck?
The most common moves for Golduck are Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Nasty Plot, Vacuum Wave. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Golduck?
Golduck is frequently paired with Pelipper, Barraskewda, Raging Bolt, Tentacruel. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 89.812% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Golduck?
Golduck is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (97.742%) and the item **Life Orb** (91.173%).

### What is the most common role for Golduck?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Golduck often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the gen9ou-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/gen9ou/Golduck) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9ou) - Build teams with Golduck
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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