Golduck

Golduck (Japanese: ゴルダック Gorudakku) is an intelligent and fast -type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Physiology
Golduck is a blue duck Pokémon. Its hands and feet are now webbed, which results in Golduck's superior swimming skills. Golduck has red eyes and has a red gem on its head. Its head has four spikes on top. It has a long tail and its hands and feet have three long claws.

Special abilities
Golduck has the ability Damp. Damp makes it impossible for any of Golduck's opponents to use a Selfdestruct move. Golduck can use psychic powers. When they are used, the gem on its head will glow.

In the anime
In Bye Bye Psyduck, Misty saw a Golduck and she thought her Psyduck evolved, but it was just a wild Golduck that had a similar behavior to Brock. In The Perfect Match, Trinity used a Golduck to battle Misty in the Whirl Cup.

In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Blue owns a Golduck and uses it to Surf and battle.

Evolution
Golduck evolves from Psyduck at level 33.

Origins
Golduck appears to be based off a duck or platypus whilst its name comes from gold and duck.

Trivia

 * Despite its name, Golduck is blue instead of gold.
 * It is rumoured that Psyduck and Golduck had their names mixed up, due to the fact that Psyduck has a golden texture and Golduck looks more like a Psychic Pokémon.
 * Despite possessing telekinesis and Psychic powers, Golduck is not part -type.
 * Despite being able to use Psychic powers, Golduck and its pre-evolution, Psyduck, could not learn Psychic until Generation IV, despite being a TM too.
 * Golduck's English and Japanese names are the same.