Golduck – BREAKpoint #17 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Golduck (BREAKpoint #17) is a Rare Stage 1 Water-type with 100 HP. Its streamlined Arita artwork and straightforward attacks—Derail for disruption and Hydro Splash for solid damage—make it a clean, collectible pick with practical gameplay appeal.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Psyduck)
• Attacks:
• Derail: Discards a Special Energy attached to the opponent’s Active Pokémon, dealing 20 damage with one Water energy.
• Hydro Splash: Deals 70 damage with a cost of one Water and two Colorless energies.
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Abilities: None
• Regulation Mark: Unknown
• Flavor Text: “The forelegs are webbed, helping to make it an adept swimmer. It can be seen swimming elegantly in lakes, etc.”
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the BREAKpoint set, numbered 17, and classified as a Rare card. It features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, a renowned illustrator known for detailed and dynamic Pokémon art.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification is straightforward via the set code “xy9” and card number “17.” The card is a Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon evolving from Psyduck, with no special abilities and two distinct attacks.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its play viability depends on the format and rules of specific tournaments or casual playgroups.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve condition, store in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface—especially important for a Rare card with detailed artwork. Use a rigid top-loader or binder for long-term storage.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• BREAKpoint (xy9): This set includes Golduck #17 as a Rare Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon. The set focuses on dynamic evolutions and features artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita, capturing the elegance and power of Pokémon like Golduck in aquatic environments.

This guide covers the exact printing of Golduck from the BREAKpoint set, providing collectors and players with essential information for identification and care.