# Golduck - Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Golduck in Isle of Armor VGC 2020. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 (`isle`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | Isle of Armor VGC 2020 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle/Golduck)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle/Golduck
- **Format Overview**: [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/isle](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/isle)

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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
- **Icy Wind**: 54.882%
- **Soak**: 48.841%
- **Scald**: 48.660%
- **Muddy Water**: 43.111%
- **Protect**: 34.718%
- **Ice Beam**: 34.283%
- **Surf**: 27.834%
- **Hypnosis**: 20.720%
- **Psyshock**: 15.943%
- **Psychic**: 15.375%

## Common Abilities
- **Cloud Nine**: 88.713%
- **Swift Swim**: 11.286%
- **Damp**: 0.001%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 29.688%
- **Aguav Berry**: 28.786%
- **Choice Scarf**: 18.038%
- **Focus Sash**: 6.696%
- **Mago Berry**: 4.043%
- **Rindo Berry**: 3.995%
- **Life Orb**: 3.024%
- **Wide Lens**: 1.150%
- **Other**: 4.578%

## Common Teammates
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 36.858%
- **Dragapult**: 31.642%
- **Cinderace**: 30.111%
- **Whimsicott**: 29.617%
- **Duraludon**: 25.687%
- **Indeedee-F**: 24.629%

## FAQ for Golduck in isle-1760

### What are the top moves for Golduck?
The most common moves for Golduck are Icy Wind, Soak, Scald, Muddy Water. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Golduck?
Golduck is frequently paired with Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Dragapult, Cinderace, Whimsicott. 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 `4/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 44.836% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Golduck?
Golduck is most effectively run with the ability **Cloud Nine** (88.713%) and the item **Choice Specs** (29.688%).

### What is the most common role for Golduck?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Golduck often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the isle-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/isle/Golduck) - Full interactive stats page
- [Isle of Armor VGC 2020 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/isle) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/isle) - 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).*