# Golduck - VGC 19 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Golduck in VGC 19 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Global Link (`vgc2019pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Golduck)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl/Golduck
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Hydro Pump**: 91.471%
- **Encore**: 68.254%
- **Protect**: 66.555%
- **Icy Wind**: 61.539%
- **Ice Beam**: 33.597%
- **Clear Smog**: 33.155%
- **Hidden Power Grass**: 27.645%
- **Other**: 17.784%

## Common Abilities
- **Cloud Nine**: 99.866%
- **Swift Swim**: 0.134%
- **Damp**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Waterium Z**: 61.209%
- **Choice Scarf**: 30.291%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.961%
- **Aguav Berry**: 2.814%
- **Other**: 2.724%

## Common Teammates
- **Groudon-Primal**: 65.806%
- **Xerneas**: 40.404%
- **Raichu**: 36.240%
- **Aerodactyl**: 36.233%
- **Venusaur-Mega**: 36.233%
- **Yveltal**: 31.926%

## FAQ for Golduck in vgc2019pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Golduck?
Golduck is frequently paired with Groudon-Primal, Xerneas, Raichu, Aerodactyl. 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 63.276% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Golduck?
Golduck is most effectively run with the ability **Cloud Nine** (99.866%) and the item **Waterium Z** (61.209%).

### What is the most common role for Golduck?
Based on common item usage (Waterium Z), Golduck often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2019pgl-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/vgc2019pgl/Golduck) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019pgl) - 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).*