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Psyduck.

national dex #054 · gen I
BST 320 · water
Psyduck official artwork
water
#054 · gen I
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HP
50
ATK
52
DEF
48
SPA
65
SPD
50
SPE
55
BST 320 · best Sp. Atk 65 · worst Defense 48 · meters scale to 200

Psyduck is weak to Electric, Grass and resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel.

Typingwater
AbilitiesDamp, Cloud Nine, Swift Swim
Height, weight0.8 m / 19.6 kg
Catch rate190 / 255
Egg groupsWater1, Ground
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Psyduck base stats

BST 320 · ranges at level 100
StatBaseDistributionMin lv 100Max lv 100
HP50210304
Atk5298223
Def4890214
SpA65121251
SpD5094218
Spe55103229
BST320bst bar scales to 720, the series maximum
min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature · max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting natureEV yield 1 SpA

Psyduck weaknesses and resistances

damage taken from each attacking type
nor1
fir½
wat½
ele2
gra2
ice½
fig1
poi1
gro1
fly1
psy1
bug1
roc1
gho1
dra1
dar1
ste½
fai1
Weak to
Electric, Grass
Resists
Fire, Water, Ice, Steel
Immune to
nothing

Psyduck abilities

3 total · 1 hidden
DampPrevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
Cloud NineNegates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
Swift SwimhiddenDoubles Speed during rain.

Psyduck evolution line

2 stages

Psyduck evolves into Golduck: level it up to 33 or higher. How to evolve Psyduck, every game

Best Psyduck moves

gen 9 learnset · sorted by base power
Best STAB movessame type attack bonus, 1.5x power
waterHydro PumpSPEC110
waterAqua TailPHYS90
waterSurfSPEC90
waterMuddy WaterSPEC90
Best coverage movesoff-type, for hitting weaknesses
fightingFocus PunchPHYS150
normalDouble EdgePHYS120
iceBlizzardSPEC110
iceIce BeamSPEC90

Psyduck moves

gen 9 · 103 moves · 18 level-up · 58 TM/HM · 12 egg · 15 tutor
70 moves · Psyduck appears in 16 games
ScratchL1Water GunL9HypnosisL18Water PulseL22PsybeamL27Tail WhipL28DisableL31ScreechL32Aqua TailL34ConfusionL36SoakL36SurfL36Psych UpL40Fury SwipesL43Zen HeadbuttL44AmnesiaL48Hydro PumpL53Wonder RoomL57BlizzardTMBody SlamTMBrick BreakTMCalm MindTMChilling WaterTMClear SmogeggConfuse RayeggCross ChopeggDigTMDouble EdgeTMEncoreeggEndeavorTMEndureTMFacadeTMFlingTMFlip TurnTMFocus PunchTMHazeTMHelping HandTMIce BeameggIce PunchTMIcy WindTMKnock OffTMLight ScreeneggLiquidationTMLow KickTMLow SweepTMMetronomeTMMud ShotTMMuddy WaterTMNasty PlotTMProtectTMPsychiceggPsychic NoiseTMPsyshockTMRain DanceTMRestTMShadow ClawTMSimple BeameggSkill SwapTMSleep TalkeggSubstituteTMSwiftTMTake DownTMTauntTMTera BlastTMThiefTMTrailblazeTMVacuum WaveTMWaterfallTMWhirlpoolTMYawnegg
MoveTypeCatPowerAccuracyPPMethod
ScratchnormalPHYS40100%35Level 1
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25Level 9
HypnosispsychicSTAT-60%20Level 18
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Level 22
PsybeampsychicSPEC65100%20Level 27
Tail WhipnormalSTAT-100%30Level 28
DisablenormalSTAT-100%20Level 31
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40Level 32
Aqua TailSTABwaterPHYS9090%10Level 34
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15Level 36
ConfusionpsychicSPEC50100%25Level 36
SoakwaterSTAT-100%20Level 36
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10Level 40
Fury SwipesnormalPHYS1880%15Level 43
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Level 44
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20Level 48
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5Level 53
Wonder RoompsychicSTAT--10Level 57
AmnesiapsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
BlizzardiceSPEC11070%5TM / HM
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15TM / HM
Brick BreakfightingPHYS75100%15TM / HM
Calm MindpsychicSTAT--20TM / HM
Chilling WaterSTABwaterSPEC50100%20TM / HM
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10TM / HM
DiggroundPHYS80100%10TM / HM
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15TM / HM
EncorenormalSTAT-100%5TM / HM
EndeavornormalPHYS-100%5TM / HM
EndurenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
FacadenormalPHYS70100%20TM / HM
FlingdarkPHYS-100%10TM / HM
Flip TurnSTABwaterPHYS60100%20TM / HM
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20TM / HM
HazeiceSTAT--30TM / HM
Helping HandnormalSTAT--20TM / HM
Hydro PumpSTABwaterSPEC11080%5TM / HM
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15TM / HM
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Knock OffdarkPHYS65100%20TM / HM
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30TM / HM
LiquidationSTABwaterPHYS85100%10TM / HM
Low KickfightingPHYS-100%20TM / HM
Low SweepfightingPHYS65100%20TM / HM
MetronomenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
Mud ShotgroundSPEC5595%15TM / HM
Muddy WaterSTABwaterSPEC9085%10TM / HM
Nasty PlotdarkSTAT--20TM / HM
ProtectnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsybeampsychicSPEC65100%20TM / HM
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10TM / HM
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10TM / HM
Psychic NoisepsychicSPEC75100%10TM / HM
PsyshockpsychicSPEC80100%10TM / HM
Rain DancewaterSTAT--5TM / HM
RestpsychicSTAT--5TM / HM
ScreechnormalSTAT-85%40TM / HM
Shadow ClawghostPHYS70100%15TM / HM
Skill SwappsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10TM / HM
SurfSTABwaterSPEC90100%15TM / HM
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20TM / HM
Take DownnormalPHYS9085%20TM / HM
TauntdarkSTAT-100%20TM / HM
Tera BlastnormalSPEC80100%10TM / HM
ThiefdarkPHYS60100%25TM / HM
TrailblazegrassPHYS50100%20TM / HM
Vacuum WavefightingSPEC40100%30TM / HM
Water GunSTABwaterSPEC40100%25TM / HM
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20TM / HM
WaterfallSTABwaterPHYS80100%15TM / HM
WhirlpoolSTABwaterSPEC3585%15TM / HM
Wonder RoompsychicSTAT--10TM / HM
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15TM / HM
Clear SmogpoisonSPEC50-15Egg
Confuse RayghostSTAT-100%10Egg
Cross ChopfightingPHYS10080%5Egg
EncorenormalSTAT-100%5Egg
HypnosispsychicSTAT-60%20Egg
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10Egg
Light ScreenpsychicSTAT--30Egg
PsybeampsychicSPEC65100%20Egg
PsychicpsychicSPEC90100%10Egg
Simple BeamnormalSTAT-100%15Egg
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Egg
YawnnormalSTAT--10Egg
Aqua TailSTABwaterPHYS9090%10Tutor
Body SlamnormalPHYS85100%15Tutor
Double EdgenormalPHYS120100%15Tutor
EndurenormalSTAT--10Tutor
Focus PunchfightingPHYS150100%20Tutor
Ice BeamiceSPEC90100%10Tutor
Ice PunchicePHYS75100%15Tutor
Icy WindiceSPEC5595%15Tutor
Psych UpnormalSTAT--10Tutor
Sleep TalknormalSTAT--10Tutor
SubstitutenormalSTAT--10Tutor
SwiftnormalSPEC60-20Tutor
Water PulseSTABwaterSPEC60100%20Tutor
Wonder RoompsychicSTAT--10Tutor
Zen HeadbuttpsychicPHYS8090%15Tutor

Psyduck Pokédex entries

8 generations · newest first
Generation VIII3 entries
Sword

Psyduck is constantly beset by headaches. If the Pokémon lets its strange power erupt, apparently the pain subsides for a while.

Shield

As Psyduck gets stressed out, its headache gets progressively worse. It uses intense psychic energy to overwhelm those around it.

Legends: Arceus

Suffers perpetual headaches. If the agony grows too great, Psyduck's latent power erupts, contrary to Psyduck's intent. Ergo, I am exploring ways to ease the pain.

Generation VII5 entries
Sun

As a result of headaches so fierce they cause it to cry, it sometimes uses psychokinesis without meaning to.

Moon

This Pokémon is troubled by constant headaches. The more pain it’s in, the more powerful its psychokinesis becomes.

Ultra Sun

Using psychokinesis gives it a headache, so it normally passes the time spacing out and doing as little as possible.

Ultra Moon

It has been found that its brain cells are 10 times more active when Psyduck is experiencing a headache.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Always tormented by headaches. It uses psychic powers, but whether it intends to do so is not known.

Generation VI4 entries
X

It is constantly wracked by a headache. When the headache turns intense, it begins using mysterious powers.

Y

It has mystical powers but doesn’t recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.

Omega Ruby

Psyduck uses a mysterious power. When it does so, this Pokémon generates brain waves that are supposedly only seen in sleepers. This discovery spurred controversy among scholars.

Alpha Sapphire

If it uses its mysterious power, Psyduck can’t remember having done so. It apparently can’t form a memory of such an event because it goes into an altered state that is much like deep sleep.

Generation V2 entries
Black, White

Overwhelmed by enigmatic abilities, it suffers a constant headache. It sometimes uses mysterious powers.

Black 2, White 2

When headaches stimulate its brain cells, which are usually inactive, it can use a mysterious power.

Generation IV5 entries
Diamond

If its usual headache worsens, it starts exhibiting odd powers. It can’t remember doing so, however.

Pearl

It never remembers using its odd powers, so it always tilts its head in puzzlement.

Platinum

Overwhelmed by enigmatic abilities, it suffers a constant headache. It sometimes uses mysterious powers.

HeartGold

It has mystical powers but doesn’t recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.

SoulSilver

If its chronic headache peaks, it may exhibit odd powers. It seems unable to recall such an episode.

Generation III5 entries
Ruby

PSYDUCK uses a mysterious power. When it does so, this POKéMON generates brain waves that are supposedly only seen in sleepers. This discovery spurred controversy among scholars.

Sapphire

If it uses its mysterious power, PSYDUCK can’t remember having done so. It apparently can’t form a memory of such an event because it goes into an altered state that is much like deep sleep.

Emerald

When its headache intensifies, it starts using strange powers. However, it has no recollection of its powers, so it always looks befuddled and bewildered.

FireRed

It is constantly wracked by a headache. When the headache turns intense, it begins using mysterious powers.

LeafGreen

While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily POKéMON will use psychokinetic powers.

Generation II3 entries
Gold

It has mystical powers but doesn't recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.

Silver

If its chronic headache peaks, it may exhibit odd powers. It seems unable to recall such an episode.

Crystal

The only time it can use its psy­ chic power is when its sleeping brain cells happen to wake.

Generation I2 entries
Red, Blue

While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily POKéMON will use psychokinetic powers.

Yellow

Always tormented by headaches. It uses psychic powers, but it is not known if it intends to do so.

Psyduck species data

gen I species · breeding and training
Species
GenerationI (Kanto)
ColorYellow
ShapeUpright
HabitatWaters Edge
Height0.8 m (2'07")
Weight19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)
Training and breeding
Capture rate190 (74.5%)
Growth rateMedium
Gender ratio50% Male / 50% Female
Egg groupsWater1, Ground
Hatch counter20 cycles, 5,376 steps
Base experience64
EV yield1 SpA
Regional dex numbers
National#054
Kanto#054
Johto#138
Hoenn#158
Sinnoh#043
Sinnoh (Pt)#043
Johto (HGSS)#140
Unova (B2W2)#028
Kalos Central#059
Hoenn (ORAS)#165
Alola (SM)#089
Melemele#089
Akala#032
Ula'ula#049
Poni#039
Alola (USUM)#107
Melemele (USUM)#107
Akala (USUM)#032
Ula'ula (USUM)#052
Poni (USUM)#051
Let's Go Kanto#054
Isle of Armor#146
Hisui#068
Paldea#055
Read outfrom base stats
Battle roleBalanced spread52 Atk / 65 SpA
Best statSp. Atk 65average
Speed tier55 Speaverage speed
Defensive load2 weak / 4 resistno immunities
Catch difficulty190 / 255easy, about 74.5% per ball

About Psyduck

Psyduck is a Water-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). Psyduck is constantly beset by headaches. If the Pokémon lets its strange power erupt, apparently the pain subsides for a while. Psyduck stands 0.8 m (2'07") tall and weighs 19.6 kg (43.2 lbs), making it a small Pokémon.

Psyduck base stats

Psyduck has a base stat total of 320, which is low, indicating a pre-evolution or utility-focused Pokémon. Its highest stat is Sp. Atk at 65 (average), while its lowest is Defense at 48 (below average). Psyduck is average speed with a base Speed of 55.

Psyduck weaknesses and resistances

As a Water-type, Psyduck is weak to Electric, Grass-type moves, resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel-type attacks. This gives Psyduck 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Psyduck abilities

Psyduck's abilities include Damp, Cloud Nine, Swift Swim. Damp prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.. Cloud Nine negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself. Its Hidden Ability is Swift Swim, which doubles Speed during rain.

Psyduck moves and learnset

Psyduck can learn 103 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 58 via TM/HM, 12 through breeding, and 15 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Aqua Tail (Water, 90 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Muddy Water (Water, 90 power). For coverage, Psyduck can learn Focus Punch (Fighting), Double Edge (Normal), Blizzard (Ice).

Training Psyduck

Psyduck has a capture rate of 190 (74.5%), making it relatively easy to catch. Defeating Psyduck yields 1 Sp. Attack EV. It has a medium growth rate and requires approximately 5,376 steps to hatch from an Egg. Psyduck belongs to the Water1 and Ground egg groups. Psyduck is part of a 2-stage evolution line (Psyduck → Golduck).

Use the tools on the right to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Psyduck. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Psyduck, or use the team builder to see how Psyduck fits into your squad.

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