Psyduck

Psyduck is a Water type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.

Pokédex data

National № 0054
Type Water
Species Duck Pokémon
Height 0.8 m (2′07″)
Weight 19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)
Abilities 1. Damp
2. Cloud Nine
Swift Swim (hidden ability)
Local № 0054 (Yellow/Red/Blue)
0138 (Gold/Silver/Crystal)
0158 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald)
0054 (FireRed/LeafGreen)
0043 (Diamond/Pearl)
0043 (Platinum)
0140 (HeartGold/SoulSilver)
0028 (Black 2/White 2)
0059 (X/Y — Central Kalos)
0165 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire)
0089 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex)
0107 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex)
0054 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee)
0043 (Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl)
0068 (Legends: Arceus)
0055 (Scarlet/Violet)
0146 (The Isle of Armor)

Training

EV yield 1 Sp. Atk
Catch rate 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship 50 (normal)
Base Exp. 64
Growth Rate Medium Fast

Breeding

Egg Groups Field, Water 1
Gender 50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles 20 (4,884–5,140 steps)

Base stats

HP 50
210 304
Attack 52
98 223
Defense 48
90 214
Sp. Atk 65
121 251
Sp. Def 50
94 218
Speed 55
103 229
Total 320 Min Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Psyduck.

Evolution chart

(Level 33)

Psyduck changes

Pokédex 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.
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 psychic power is when its sleeping brain cells happen to wake.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Brilliant Diamond If its usual headache worsens, it starts exhibiting odd powers. It can’t remember doing so, however.
Shining Pearl It never remembers using its odd powers, so it always tilts its head in puzzlement.
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.
Scarlet It is constantly wracked by a headache. When the headache turns intense, it begins using mysterious powers.
Violet If its chronic headache peaks, it may exhibit odd powers. It seems unable to recall such an episode.

Moves learned by Psyduck

Moves learnt by level up

Psyduck learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1ScratchNormalPhysical 40 100
1Tail WhipNormalStatus 100
3Water GunWaterSpecial 40 100
6ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
9Fury SwipesNormalPhysical 18 80
12Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
15DisableNormalStatus 100
18Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
21ScreechNormalStatus 85
24Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
27SoakWaterStatus 100
30Psych UpNormalStatus
34AmnesiaPsychicStatus
39Wonder RoomPsychicStatus

Egg moves

Psyduck learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Psyduck gen 9 learnset page.

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Clear SmogPoisonSpecial 50
Confuse RayGhostStatus 100
Cross ChopFightingPhysical 100 80
HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
PsybeamPsychicSpecial 65 100
Simple BeamNormalStatus 100
YawnNormalStatus

Moves learnt by TM

Psyduck is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:

Moves learnt by level up

Psyduck learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.

Lv.
Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
1BubbleWaterSpecial 40 100
6ConfusionPsychicSpecial 50 100
11Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
18HypnosisPsychicStatus 60
25Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90
34Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
43Hydro PumpWaterSpecial 110 80

Move Tutor moves

Psyduck can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:

Move
Type
Cat.
Power
Acc.
Aerial AceFlyingPhysical 60
Aqua TailWaterPhysical 90 90
Calm MindPsychicStatus
Ice BeamIceSpecial 90 100
Ice PunchIcePhysical 75 100
Icy WindIceSpecial 55 95
Iron TailSteelPhysical 100 75
PsychicPsychicSpecial 90 100
RestPsychicStatus
Rock SmashFightingPhysical 40 100
Shadow ClawGhostPhysical 70 100
SwiftNormalSpecial 60
Tri AttackNormalSpecial 80 100
Water PulseWaterSpecial 60 100
Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical 80 90

Psyduck sprites

Type Generation 1 Generation 2 Generation 3 Generation 4 Generation 5 Generation 6 Generation 7 Generation 8 Generation 9
Normal Psyduck sprite from Red & Blue Psyduck sprite from Silver Psyduck sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Psyduck sprite from Diamond & Pearl Psyduck sprite from Black & White Psyduck sprite from X & Y Psyduck sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Psyduck sprite from Sword & Shield Psyduck sprite from Scarlet & Violet
Shiny Psyduck Shiny sprite from Silver Psyduck Shiny sprite from Ruby & Sapphire Psyduck Shiny sprite from Diamond & Pearl Psyduck Shiny sprite from Black & White Psyduck Shiny sprite from X & Y Psyduck Shiny sprite from Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon

Where to find Psyduck

Red
Blue
Route 24, 25, Seafoam Islands, Safari Zone
Yellow Route 6
Gold
Silver
Route 6, 35, Ilex Forest
Crystal Route 6, 35, Ilex Forest, National Park
Ruby
Sapphire
Safari Zone
FireRed Route 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, Berry Forest, Bond Bridge, Canyon Entrance, Cape Brink, Celadon City, Cerulean Cave, Cerulean City, Cinnabar Island, Five Island, Five Isle Meadow, Four Island, Fuchsia City, Green Path, Icefall Cave, Kindle Road, Memorial Pillar, One Island, Outcast Island, Pallet Town, Resort Gorgeous, Ruin Valley, Seafoam Islands, Tanoby Ruins, Trainer Tower, Treasure Beach, Vermilion City, Viridian City, Water Labyrinth, Water Path, Safari Zone
LeafGreen Trade/migrate from another game
Emerald Safari Zone
Diamond
Pearl
Route 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 214, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path, Twinleaf Town
Platinum Route 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 214, 225, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path, Resort Area, Twinleaf Town
HeartGold
SoulSilver
Route 6, 35, Cerulean Cave, Ilex Forest, Seafoam Islands
Black
White
Breed Golduck
Black 2
White 2
Floccesy Ranch
X
Y
Route 7, 22
Omega Ruby
Alpha Sapphire
Safari Zone
Sun
Moon
Seaward Cave, Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden
Ultra Sun
Ultra Moon
Ten Carat Hill, Seaward Cave, Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden, Sandy Cave
Let's Go Pikachu
Let's Go Eevee
Route 4, 6, 17, 24, 25, Cerulean Cave
Sword
Shield
Brawlers' Cave, Challenge Beach
Brilliant Diamond
Shining Pearl
Route 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 214, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path, Twinleaf Town, Spacious Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern
Legends: Arceus The Heartwood, Bathers' Lagoon, Gapejaw Bog, Golden Lowlands, Holm of Trials, Lonely Spring, Wayward Wood
Scarlet
Violet
Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), North Province (Area Three), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Two), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Two), West Province (Area Three), Glaseado Mountain, South Paldean Sea

Other languages

English Psyduck
Japanese コダック (Koduck)
German Enton
French Psykokwak
Italian Psyduck
Spanish Psyduck
Korean 고라파덕 (gorapadeok)
Chinese (Simplified) 可达鸭
Chinese (Traditional) 可達鴨

 

English Duck Pokémon
Japanese あひるポケモン
German Enten-Pokémon
French Pokémon Canard
Italian Pokémon Papero
Spanish Pokémon Pato
Korean 오리포켓몬
Chinese (Simplified) 鸭宝可梦
Chinese (Traditional) 鴨寶可夢

Name origin

psychic
supernatural
duck
a species of bird