Golduck 35/82 Pokémon Fossil Raw

Character: Golduck

Set: Base Set

Series: Fossil

Card Number: 35

Rarity: Uncommon

Condition: Raw

Grade: N/A

Year: 2000

Illustrator: Kagemaru Himeno

The Golduck (35/62) from the Fossil expansion is a classic Stage 1 Water-type Pokémon card that holds a cherished place in the history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. First released in 1999 as part of the third expansion set, Fossil introduced ancient Pokémon and powerful new mechanics, and Golduck stands out as a graceful yet formidable addition to any deck. Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno, this card features Golduck at Level 27, elegantly poised and ready for battle. Despite its evolutionary requirement—Psyduck evolves into Golduck at Level 33 in the video games—this card captures the Pokémon’s transition with striking artwork and balanced gameplay.

Golduck boasts 70 HP and carries two impactful attacks: Psyshock (10 damage) and Hyper Beam (20 damage). With Psyshock, you flip a coin—if heads, the defending Pokémon is Paralyzed, offering valuable battlefield control. Hyper Beam not only deals solid damage but also forces your opponent to discard one Energy card attached to their Active Pokémon, disrupting their strategy. With a simple retreat cost of just one Colorless Energy and no resistance, Golduck balances utility and efficiency, making it a flexible choice for Water-based or disruption-focused decks. Its weakness to Lightning-type attacks is a vulnerability, but its abilities often make it worth the risk

Beyond gameplay, Golduck (35/62) is a nostalgic treasure for collectors. It was reprinted in the Legendary Collection but remains a standout from the original Fossil set, especially in its highly sought-after 1st Edition form. The card’s Pokédex entry notes that Golduck is often seen swimming elegantly along lake shores and is sometimes mistaken for the Japanese mythical creature Kappa—a detail that adds cultural depth to its design. Interestingly, the red jewel typically found on Golduck’s forehead is missing in this card’s artwork, a subtle quirk that fans love to discuss.

Card Type / HP / Stage:Water / 70 / Stage 1

Attack 1:[P] Psyshock (10)
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Attack 2:[1WW] Hyper Beam (20)
If the Defending Pokémon has any Energy cards attached to it, choose 1 of them and discard it.

Weakness / Resistance / Retreat Cost:L / / 1

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