Ultra League PvP guide
Golduck (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Golduck (Shadow) is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #482. Its recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Cross Chop and Liquidation.
Ultra League
#482
Situational
Type
Water
Best Fast Move
Confusion
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,770
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT GOLDUCK (SHADOW)
Is Golduck (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Golduck (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #482.
Golduck (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #740 | 68.3 | Confusion, Cross Chop, Liquidation |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #482 | 72.8 | Confusion, Cross Chop, Liquidation |
Best Moveset for Golduck (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Golduck (Shadow) is Confusion with Cross Chop and Liquidation.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Golduck (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Golduck (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Confusion → Cross Chop
3 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Confusion → Liquidation
4 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Golduck (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Golduck (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Skeledirge833
- Talonflame830
- Ninetales586
- Tinkaton568
- Seismitoad535
Difficult Matchups
- Corviknight308
- Virizion336
- Empoleon436
- Florges475
Golduck (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Golduck (Shadow)'s Water typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- grass1.6×
Resistant to
- fire0.625×
- ice0.625×
- steel0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Golduck (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Golduck (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Golduck (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sand Attackground
Fast Move
Neutral
- Air Cutter
Charged Move
Neutral
32% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
40% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Double Kickfighting
Fast Move
Neutral
- Leaf Bladegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
64% HP
- Sacred Swordfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Resisted
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Resisted
32% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
37% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Chilling Waterwater
Charged Move
Resisted
19% HP
- Disarming Voicefairy
Charged Move
Neutral
42% HP
Ratings are shown from Golduck (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Golduck (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Golduck (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Golduck (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 4 of Golduck (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Golduck (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Golduck (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Golduck (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Golduck (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/10/14 | 1,500 | 23.5 | 1,818,544 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,493 | 23 | 1,817,706 | |
| #3 | 1/14/15 | 1,496 | 23 | 1,816,899 | |
| #4 | 2/13/15 | 1,500 | 23 | 1,815,985 | |
| #5 | 0/15/8 | 1,499 | 23.5 | 1,814,700 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/13 | 2,496 | 48.5 | 3,917,811 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 2,494 | 48 | 3,917,332 | |
| #3 | 0/14/10 | 2,500 | 49 | 3,916,945 | |
| #4 | 0/14/12 | 2,497 | 48.5 | 3,916,884 | |
| #5 | 0/14/14 | 2,495 | 48 | 3,916,542 |
Golduck (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Golduck (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Golduck (Shadow) 0/10/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 23.5
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 123.7
- Defense
- 111.4
- HP
- 132
Ultra League
Golduck (Shadow) 0/13/13 (Best IV)
- Level
- 48.5
- CP
- 2,496
- Attack
- 159.1
- Defense
- 145.7
- HP
- 169
Golduck (Shadow) Evolution
Pokémon Similar to Golduck (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
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Golduck (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Golduck (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Golduck (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Confusion with Cross Chop and Liquidation.
Is Golduck (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Golduck (Shadow) is currently a situational PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #482.
What counters Golduck (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Corviknight, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Virizion are among the strongest current counters to Golduck (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Golduck (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Golduck (Shadow) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Grass (1.6×).