PokeBonk Golduck
Pokemon · Psyduck line · last checked 2026-10-20
PokeBonk Golduck is a Water-type Pokemon that you cannot pick at the start of a run: it is the evolved form of Psyduck, a League Pokemon. Play Psyduck and it evolves into Golduck automatically at player level 42, which raises your HP and damage multiplier to 1.12x. Golduck keeps the Psyduck kit. The line sits in B tier with a Kit Score of 30.3.
Golduck at a glance
| Pokedex number | #055 |
| Type | Water |
| Evolves from | Psyduck at level 42 |
| League Pokemon to play | Psyduck |
| Line tier | B (Kit Score 30.3) |
| Ultimate at this stage | Tidal Wave |
| Run HP multiplier | 1.12x |
| Base stat total | 500 |
How to get Golduck in PokeBonk
You do not unlock Golduck directly. First unlock Psyduck through its League challenge and catch it; the PokeBonk unlock Pokemon guide lists the conditions. Then pick Psyduck for a run and level up: evolution in a run depends only on your player level, not on stones or trades, so Golduck arrives at level 42.
Each stage adds 0.12 to your HP and damage multiplier, so an evolved form hits harder and takes more hits than the Pokemon you started with. An Eviolite helps until the last stage. See PokeBonk evolution for every line.
Golduck moves and passive
Golduck uses the same four-move kit as Psyduck; evolving does not swap moves. Its passive is Headache: +10% HP. The hits you take and the passage of time charge your headache; when full, it bursts into a psychic wave (7 m) that damages and confuses. Like Golduck, the wave is 10 m and heals you for 8%.
| Slot | Move | Type | Class | Shape | Unlocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soak | Water | Special | Cone | Start |
| 2 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | Physical | Charge | Level 2 |
| 3 | Aqua Tail | Water | Physical | Strike | Level 4 |
| 4 | Psyshock | Psychic | Special | Explosive orb | Level 7 |
Golduck Ultimate
The Psyduck line uses the Water default Ultimate, Tidal Wave: A giant wave spreads out from you in a circle and drags everyone along; it starts to rain.
Golduck evolution levels in PokeBonk
In PokeBonk every evolution happens by player level inside a run, whatever the main games ask for. The Psyduck line evolves like this: Psyduck evolves into Golduck at level 42.
Golduck stats in runs
The game turns base stats into run stats with the share of each stat in the base stat total, so a balanced Pokemon and a lopsided one end up with different strengths. Each evolution stage adds 0.12 to the HP and damage multiplier. These are the starting values before Lab upgrades, items and vitamins:
| Form | Stage | Max HP | Armor | Speed | Physical | Special | Damage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psyduck | 0 | 112 | 8.2 | 1.04x | 1.01x | 1.06x | 1x |
| Golduck | 1 | 127 | 8.5 | 1.04x | 1.02x | 1.05x | 1.12x |
Golduck base stats
Base stats from the game's Pokedex file (base stat total 500):
| HP | Attack | Defense | Sp. Atk | Sp. Def | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | 82 | 78 | 95 | 80 | 85 |
Where Golduck appears as a boss
Besides being playable, Golduck is listed as a boss on the maps: Viridian Forest as a possible zone 1 guardian. Boss HP is budgeted from your own damage per second, so the fight length stays close to the game's targets; the PokeBonk maps page lists every boss slot.
PokeBonk Golduck FAQ
Can you play Golduck in PokeBonk?
Yes, by evolving: pick Psyduck and reach level 42 in a run. Golduck is not a separate League pick.
Does Golduck keep Psyduck's moves?
Yes. The kit stays the same; evolving raises your HP and damage multiplier and upgrades the Ultimate.
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