# Golduck - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Golduck in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Golduck)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Golduck
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Scald**: 97.605%
- **Ice Beam**: 85.116%
- **Worry Seed**: 58.962%
- **Round**: 58.962%
- **Psyshock**: 25.584%
- **Focus Blast**: 25.435%
- **Soak**: 13.207%
- **Protect**: 12.457%
- **Surf**: 12.359%
- **Other**: 10.314%

## Common Abilities
- **Cloud Nine**: 87.295%
- **Swift Swim**: 12.693%
- **Damp**: 0.012%

## Common Items
- **Choice Scarf**: 59.200%
- **Assault Vest**: 25.435%
- **Focus Sash**: 14.259%
- **Other**: 1.107%

## Common Teammates
- **Metagross-Mega**: 58.970%
- **Sylveon**: 58.964%
- **Terrakion**: 58.962%
- **Hydreigon**: 58.962%
- **Zapdos**: 58.962%
- **Espeon**: 25.435%

## FAQ for Golduck in vgc2015-1760

### What are the top moves for Golduck?
The most common moves for Golduck are Scald, Ice Beam, Worry Seed, Round. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Golduck?
Golduck is frequently paired with Metagross-Mega, Sylveon, Terrakion, Hydreigon. 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 71.492% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Golduck?
Golduck is most effectively run with the ability **Cloud Nine** (87.295%) and the item **Choice Scarf** (59.200%).

### What is the most common role for Golduck?
Based on common item usage (Choice Scarf), Golduck often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Golduck) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - Build teams with Golduck
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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