# Golduck - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Golduck in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Golduck)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Golduck
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Hydro Pump**: 84.601%
- **Ice Beam**: 61.291%
- **Protect**: 49.455%
- **Encore**: 47.859%
- **Psyshock**: 45.348%
- **Focus Blast**: 45.183%
- **Scald**: 44.801%
- **Surf**: 6.301%
- **Other**: 15.161%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 59.361%
- **Cloud Nine**: 40.637%
- **Damp**: 0.003%

## Common Items
- **Waterium Z**: 47.334%
- **Choice Specs**: 45.184%
- **Life Orb**: 2.887%
- **Other**: 4.595%

## Common Teammates
- **Pelipper**: 56.777%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 45.613%
- **Scizor**: 45.597%
- **Beartic**: 45.156%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 36.536%
- **Celesteela**: 36.524%

## FAQ for Golduck in vgc2018pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Golduck?
Golduck is frequently paired with Pelipper, Swampert-Mega, Scizor, Beartic. 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 53.483% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Golduck?
Golduck is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (59.361%) and the item **Waterium Z** (47.334%).

### What is the most common role for Golduck?
Based on common item usage (Waterium Z), Golduck often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Golduck) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - 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).*