# Golduck - VGC 2023 Series 1 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Golduck in VGC 2023 Series 1. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2023 Series 1 (`gen9vgc2023series1`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2023series1 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1/Golduck)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1/Golduck
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1)

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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
- **Clear Smog**: 100.000%
- **Yawn**: 100.000%
- **Grass Knot**: 100.000%
- **Hydro Pump**: 100.000%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 100.000%
- **Scizor**: 100.000%
- **Scyther**: 100.000%
- **Ceruledge**: 100.000%
- **Drednaw**: 100.000%

## FAQ for Golduck in gen9vgc2023series1-1760

### What are the top moves for Golduck?
The most common moves for Golduck are Clear Smog, Yawn, Grass Knot, Hydro Pump. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Golduck?
Golduck is frequently paired with Pelipper, Scizor, Scyther, Ceruledge. 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 `252/0/0/100/156/0`. This configuration accounts for 100.000% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Golduck?
Golduck is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (100.000%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Golduck?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Golduck often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2023series1-1760 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/gen9vgc2023series1/Golduck) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2023 Series 1 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2023series1) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2023series1) - Build teams with Golduck
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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