Golduck (Team Up 27) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Golduck from the Team Up set is an uncommon card numbered 27. This sleek Pokémon boasts 110 HP and features the attack Swim. Its design captures a streamlined, aquatic presence fitting for its abilities.

Quick Facts

• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Psyduck)
• Type: Water
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• Amnesia: Prevents one of the opponent’s Active Pokémon’s attacks during their next turn and deals 20 damage.
• Swim: Deals 90 damage; if the opponent has any Water Energy attached, damage can be redirected to a Benched Pokémon without applying Weakness or Resistance.
• Flavor Text: “Even fast-swimming fish Pokémon can be disabled by Golduck. It brings them to a standstill and seizes them.”
• Illustrator: Masakazu Fukuda
• Image:

Key Printings

This Golduck card is from the Team Up set, identified as card number 27. It is an Uncommon rarity card and features no special print variants. The card’s artwork and attack set are unique to this printing.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this Golduck card. Identification relies on the set code “sm9,” card number 27, and the illustrator Masakazu Fukuda’s distinctive artwork style.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.

Its unique attack “Swim” allows strategic targeting of Benched Pokémon if they have Water Energy attached, which can be tactically advantageous.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve this card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially the illustrated area by Masakazu Fukuda. Keeping it in a temperature-controlled environment will help maintain its color and structural integrity.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Team Up (sm9): This set features a variety of Pokémon from different types and stages, with Golduck standing out as a versatile Water-type Stage 1 card. Its unique attack mechanics add tactical depth to gameplay, although its current tournament legality is unknown.