# Golduck - Gen 7 Monotype Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Golduck in Gen 7 Monotype. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 7 Monotype (`monotype`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | monotype |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype/Golduck)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype/Golduck
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/monotype](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/monotype)

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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
- **Ice Beam**: 99.995%
- **Encore**: 99.995%
- **Grass Knot**: 99.854%
- **Hydro Pump**: 99.854%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.995%
- **Cloud Nine**: 0.005%

## Common Items
- **Life Orb**: 99.854%
- **Other**: 0.146%

## Common Teammates
- **Politoed**: 99.854%
- **Barraskewda**: 99.854%
- **Feraligatr**: 99.854%
- **Manaphy**: 99.854%
- **Inteleon**: 99.854%

## FAQ for Golduck in monotype-1760

### What are the top moves for Golduck?
The most common moves for Golduck are Ice Beam, Encore, 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 Politoed, Barraskewda, Feraligatr, Manaphy. 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 `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 99.854% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Golduck?
Golduck is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.995%) and the item **Life Orb** (99.854%).

### What is the most common role for Golduck?
Based on common item usage (Life Orb), Golduck often functions as a **offensive attacker** in the monotype-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/monotype/Golduck) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 7 Monotype Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/monotype) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/monotype) - Build teams with Golduck
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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