Ducklett are light blue, gosling-like Pokémon. They have two feathery tufts on their head connected at the bottom, forming a 'v' shape. It has a darker-blue, feathery underside which makes it appear as if it were in mid-moult. It has yellow, webbed feet and a small tail.
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Ducklett is a talented diver and can spray water from its feathers for self defense.
Behavior
When attacked by an enemy it will spray a sheet of water from its feathers.
Ducklett, the Water Bird Pokémon. A skilled diver, Ducklett swims underwater in search of its favorite food: peat moss.
In the manga
Ducklett was first seen being released by its trainer after Ghetsis' speech in Accumula Town. This Ducklett had been with its trainer for around ten years.
Ducklett seems to be based on a duckling or cygnet. Its bottom plumage also resembles a swimming tube or some kind of swimming shorts like briefs for babies, while its evolved form has similar plumage that resembles a bikini. Its name suggests that it may also be based on the ugly duckling, who someday becomes a beautiful swan.
Name origin
Its name is probably a combination of duck and the suffix -lett, meaning small or young. Its Japanese name is likely a combination of 子 Ko, child, or 小 Ko, small, and a corruption of 鶩 Ahiru, duck.
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