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Ducklett
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 980 |
| Generation | Unova (Gen 5) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Ducklett
Ducklett is a Water/Flying-type Pokémon from Unova (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 980 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Ducklett has base stats of 84 Attack, 96 Defense, and 158 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 338.
Ducklett can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Ducklett is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Rainy weather, Ducklett receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Ducklett is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Wing Attack STAB | Flying | 8 | +9 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace STAB | Flying | 55 | -33 | - | 55 | -40 |
| Bubble Beam | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Brave Bird STAB | Flying | 130 | -55 | - | 130 | -55 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Ducklett takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Ducklett takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Ducklett
Top Pokémon to use when battling Ducklett in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Xurkitree
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
Rampardos
| Rock | 295 | 109 | 219 | 3,773 |
| 3 |
Archeops
| Rock Flying | 292 | 139 | 181 | 3,811 |
| 4 |
Zekrom
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 5 |
Terrakion
| Rock Fighting | 260 | 192 | 209 | 4,231 |
| 6 |
Vikavolt
| Bug Electric | 254 | 158 | 184 | 3,566 |
| 7 |
Zapdos
| Electric Flying | 253 | 185 | 207 | 4,035 |
| 8 |
Kleavor
| Bug Rock | 253 | 174 | 172 | 3,600 |
| 9 |
Tyranitar
| Rock Dark | 251 | 207 | 225 | 4,387 |
| 10 |
Tapu Koko
| Electric Fairy | 250 | 181 | 172 | 3,625 |
🏆 Ducklett PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 971 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 971 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Ducklett IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 734 | 367 | 489 | 612 | 856 | 971 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 732 | 366 | 488 | 610 | 854 | 968 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 731 | 365 | 487 | 609 | 852 | 967 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 721 | 360 | 481 | 601 | 841 | 954 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 723 | 361 | 482 | 602 | 844 | 957 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 709 | 354 | 472 | 590 | 827 | 937 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 696 | 348 | 464 | 580 | 812 | 921 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 697 | 348 | 464 | 581 | 813 | 922 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 671 | 335 | 447 | 559 | 783 | 888 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 553 | 276 | 369 | 461 | 646 | 732 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Ducklett with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 971 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 856 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 447 - 489 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 559 - 612 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 447 - 489 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 335 - 367 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Ducklett with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | 26 | 856 |
| 2 | 856 | 27 | 856 |
| 3 | 856 | 28 | 856 |
| 4 | 856 | 29 | 856 |
| 5 | 115 | 30 | 734 |
| 6 | 856 | 31 | 856 |
| 7 | 856 | 32 | 856 |
| 8 | 856 | 33 | 856 |
| 9 | 856 | 34 | 856 |
| 10 | 244 | 35 | 795 |
| 11 | 856 | 36 | 856 |
| 12 | 856 | 37 | 856 |
| 13 | 856 | 38 | 856 |
| 14 | 856 | 39 | 856 |
| 15 | 367 | 40 | 856 |
| 16 | 856 | 41 | 856 |
| 17 | 856 | 42 | 856 |
| 18 | 856 | 43 | 856 |
| 19 | 856 | 44 | 856 |
| 20 | 489 | 45 | 916 |
| 21 | 856 | 46 | 856 |
| 22 | 856 | 47 | 856 |
| 23 | 856 | 48 | 856 |
| 24 | 856 | 49 | 856 |
| 25 | 612 | 50 | 971 |
📖 Complete Ducklett Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Ducklett (#580) is a Water/Flying-type Pokémon from the Unova region (Generation 5) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 980 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Ducklett has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Ducklett in 2026.
📊 Ducklett Stats Analysis
Ducklett's Attack stat is 84 (Below Average). The lower Attack stat means Ducklett may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 96 Defense (Below Average) and 158 Stamina (Good), the total stat product is 338. Trainers should be mindful of Ducklett's limited bulk. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Ducklett's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Ducklett Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Ducklett depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Water Gun (Fast) with Aerial Ace (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Ducklett has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Ducklett PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Ducklett can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Ground, Fire, Water-type threats while being weak to Electric, Rock types.
Master League
In Master League, Ducklett faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Ducklett Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Ducklett's effectiveness depends on its typing and 84 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Ducklett use Electric, Rock-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Ducklett in Pokémon GO
Ducklett can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Ducklett Evolution Guide
Ducklett is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Ducklett
Shadow Ducklett is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Ducklett's effective Attack becomes ~101. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Ducklett in Pokémon GO
Shiny Ducklett is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Ducklett gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (559 - 612 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Ducklett
Q: What is Ducklett's max CP?
A: 971 CP at Level 50, or 856 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Ducklett good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.
Q: Can Ducklett be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Ducklett is available.
Q: What is Ducklett weak to?
A: Electric, Rock-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Water Gun + Aerial Ace for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.