Floatzel or Golduck for Platinum?

Question

Which Pokémon is a better choice for the main play through? If you have a better pick for a water type, please tell me.

Comments

Personally I think Pelipper is the best because gets STAB from air slash, can learn roost, and isn't weak to grass.

Answer 1

I'll go with Floatzel since it has better stats than Golduck

Physical Floatzel @ Life Orb
Ability: Water Veil
Nature: Adamant/Jolly
EVs: 252 Atk / 252 Spe /4 HP
Moves:
-Aqua Tail/Waterfall
-Ice Punch/Ice Fang
-Crunch
-Bulk Up/Dig/Brick Break

Special Floatzel @ Focus Sash
Ability:Swift Swim
Nature: Modest/Timid
EVs: 252 Sp. Atk / 252 Spe / 252 HP
Moves:
-Surf/Scald
-Ice Beam
-Rain Dance
-Taunt (Prevents Setting Pokemons)

This moveset is just like trachys.

Comments

Thanks! This will help on my adventure!