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No. 0054 · Generation I · Kanto

Psyduck

The Duck Pokémon

TL;DR. Psyduck is a pure water-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 320. While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily POKéMON will use psychokinetic powers.

Water

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

Height0.8 m

Weight19.6 kg

AbilitiesDamp, Cloud Nine

HiddenSwift Swim

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Base stats

Stat spread.

Total of 320. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.

HP 50

Attack 52

Defense 48

Sp. Attack 65

Sp. Defense 50

Speed 55

Total320

320 base stat total, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 115th among Water-types.

65 base Special Attack, Psyduck's strongest stat, ranking 77th of 154 Water-types.

Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.

Daily Pokémon · Video

Psyduck on Daily Pokémon

Psyduck was featured once as the Pokémon of the day. Tap a cover to play the short.

1:30

May 20, 2026

Pokémon GO

Psyduck in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Psyduck reaches 1,106 CP at level 40 and 1,265 CP as a best buddy.

GO Attack122

GO Defense95

GO Stamina137

Max CP (L40)1,106

Max CP (L50)1,250

Best buddy (L51)1,265

Raid catch CP 585–632 (L20). Weather boosted 731–790 (L25).

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Competitive

Psyduck in competitive play.

Psyduck is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.

Rain Wallbreaker

Nasty Plot / Surf / Ice Beam / Tera Blast

ItemEviolite
AbilitySwift Swim
NatureModest
EVs236 SpA / 36 SpD / 236 Spe
TeraElectric, Water

Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia

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Quick answers

Common questions about Psyduck.

Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Psyduck, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.

What type is Psyduck?

Psyduck is a pure Water-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.

What is Psyduck weak to?

Psyduck takes 2× damage from Grass, Electric. It has no 4× weaknesses.

What is Psyduck resistant to?

Psyduck resists Fire, Water, Ice, Steel. It has no full immunities.

How does Psyduck evolve?

Psyduck evolves into Golduck (Level 33).

What generation is Psyduck from?

Psyduck was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0054.

What are Psyduck's base stats?

Psyduck has HP 50, Attack 52, Defense 48, Special Attack 65, Special Defense 50, and Speed 55. Total base stat total: 320.

What are Psyduck's abilities?

Psyduck can have the abilities Damp, Cloud Nine, plus the Hidden Ability Swift Swim.

Is Psyduck legendary or mythical?

No. Psyduck is a regular Pokémon, not classified as Legendary or Mythical.

What is Psyduck's best stat?

Psyduck's highest base stat is Special Attack at 65, which ranks 77th of 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Is Psyduck good?

Psyduck has a base stat total of 320, the 772nd-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 115th among Water-types. That is a modest total, typical of an unevolved or utility Pokémon.

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Sprites · Sound

Through the generations.

Psyduck as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.

Psyduck in Red / Blue — Gen I Red / Blue

Psyduck in HeartGold / SoulSilver — Gen IV HeartGold / SoulSilver

Psyduck in Black / White — Gen V Black / White

Psyduck in Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon — Gen VII Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon

Psyduck 3D render in Pokémon HOME — HOME Modern 3D render

Type matchups

In battle.

Damage multipliers when Psyduck is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.

2× Weak to

Grass Electric

½× Resists

Fire Water Ice Steel

Comparison

Psyduck vs. the average Water-type.

Each base stat measured against the mean across all 154 Water-type Pokémon.

Stat	Psyduck	Water avg	Difference
HP	50	70	-20
Attack	52	72	-20
Defense	48	72	-24
Special Attack	65	71	-6
Special Defense	50	69	-19
Speed	55	66	-11
Total	320	420	-100

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Game appearances

Psyduck appears in 38 games.

Every mainline release where Psyduck is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.

Gen I

1998 Blue
1998 Red
1999 Yellow

Gen II

2000 Gold
2000 Silver
2001 Crystal

Gen III

2003 Ruby
2003 Sapphire
2004 FireRed
2004 LeafGreen
2005 Emerald

Gen IV

2007 Diamond
2007 Pearl
2009 Platinum
2010 HeartGold
2010 SoulSilver

Gen V

2011 Black
2011 White
2012 Black 2
2012 White 2

Gen VI

2013 X
2013 Y
2014 Alpha Sapphire
2014 Omega Ruby

Gen VII

2016 Moon
2016 Sun
2017 Ultra Moon
2017 Ultra Sun
2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!

Gen VIII

2019 Shield
2019 Sword
2020 Isle of Armor DLC
2022 Legends: Arceus

Gen IX

2022 Scarlet
2022 Violet
2026 Pokémon Pokopia

Side games + live service

2016 Pokémon GO

Pokémon Champions: Champions availability TBD . Full roster pending official reveal.

Where to find

Catch Psyduck in the wild.

Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 29 games have a known habitat.

Diamond, Pearl

Celestic TownEterna CityGreat Marsh Area 1Great Marsh Area 2Great Marsh Area 3Great Marsh Area 4Great Marsh Area 6Lake AcuityLake ValorLake Verity After Galactic InterventionLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionOreburgh Gate B1fRavaged PathSinnoh Route 203Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CitySinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 214Twinleaf Town

Platinum

Celestic TownEterna CityLake AcuityLake ValorLake Verity After Galactic InterventionLake Verity Before Galactic InterventionOreburgh Gate 1FOreburgh Gate B1fRavaged PathResort AreaSinnoh Route 203Sinnoh Route 204 North Towards Floaroma TownSinnoh Route 204 South Towards Jubilife CitySinnoh Route 205 East Towards Eterna CitySinnoh Route 208Sinnoh Route 209Sinnoh Route 210 West Towards Celestic TownSinnoh Route 212 North Towards Hearthome CitySinnoh Route 214Sinnoh Route 225Twinleaf Town

Gold, Silver

Ilex ForestJohto Route 35Kanto Route 6

Crystal

Ilex ForestJohto Route 35Kanto Route 6National Park

HeartGold, SoulSilver

Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave 2FCerulean Cave B1fIlex ForestJohto Route 35Johto Safari Zone Zone WetlandKanto Route 6Seafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4f

Red, red-japan

Cerulean CityKanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestKanto Safari Zone MiddleSeafoam Islands 1F

Blue, green-japan

Cerulean CityKanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestKanto Safari Zone MiddleSeafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4f

FireRed

Berry ForestBond BridgeCanyon EntranceCape BrinkCeladon CityCerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave B1fCerulean CityCinnabar IslandFive IslandFive Isle MeadowFour IslandFuchsia CityGreen PathIcefall Cave EntranceIcefall Cave WaterfallKanto Route 10Kanto Route 11Kanto Route 12Kanto Route 13Kanto Route 22Kanto Route 23Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 6Kanto Safari Zone Area 1 EastKanto Safari Zone Area 2 NorthKanto Safari Zone Area 3 WestKanto Safari Zone MiddleKanto Sea Route 19Kanto Sea Route 20Kanto Sea Route 21Kindle RoadMemorial PillarOne IslandOutcast IslandPallet TownResort GorgeousRuin ValleySS AnneSeafoam Islands 1FSeafoam Islands B1fSeafoam Islands B2fSeafoam Islands B3fSeafoam Islands B4fTanoby RuinsTrainer TowerTreasure BeachVermilion CityViridian CityWater LabyrinthWater Path

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

Cerulean Cave 1FCerulean Cave B1fKanto Route 17Kanto Route 24Kanto Route 25Kanto Route 4Kanto Route 6

Yellow

Kanto Route 6

Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald

Hoenn Safari Zone Nwmach BikeHoenn Safari Zone SW

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

Hoenn Safari Zone Neacro BikeHoenn Safari Zone Nwmach BikeHoenn Safari Zone SEHoenn Safari Zone SW

Black 2, White 2

Floccesy Ranch Inner

X, Y

Kalos Route 22Kalos Route 7