# Golduck - VGC 2025 Regulation Set H Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Golduck in VGC 2025 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2025regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regh |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh/Golduck)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh/Golduck
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh)

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## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 99.556%
- **Muddy Water**: 51.695%
- **Simple Beam**: 51.574%
- **Ice Beam**: 51.569%
- **Icy Wind**: 48.426%
- **Clear Smog**: 48.108%
- **Flip Turn**: 47.987%
- **Other**: 1.085%

## Common Abilities
- **Cloud Nine**: 100.000%
- **Swift Swim**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 51.690%
- **Ability Shield**: 47.987%
- **Other**: 0.323%

## Common Teammates
- **Sneasler**: 93.092%
- **Incineroar**: 92.775%
- **Volcarona**: 47.354%
- **Oricorio-Sensu**: 47.036%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 47.036%
- **Indeedee-F**: 45.935%

## FAQ for Golduck in gen9vgc2025regh-1760

### What are the top moves for Golduck?
The most common moves for Golduck are Protect, Muddy Water, Simple Beam, Ice Beam. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Golduck?
Golduck is frequently paired with Sneasler, Incineroar, Volcarona, Oricorio-Sensu. 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 51.546% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Golduck?
Golduck is most effectively run with the ability **Cloud Nine** (100.000%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (51.690%).

### What is the most common role for Golduck?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Golduck often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regh-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/gen9vgc2025regh/Golduck) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regh) - Build teams with Golduck
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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