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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
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.
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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).
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Shiny release
Shiny Psyduck first appeared on January 25, 2019, during Safari Zone in Porto Alegre.
- Brazil
- worldwide
- Golduck by encounter
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 18 to Aug 24, 2026, 1-star (Swim Ring).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 18 to Aug 24, 2026 | 1-starSwim Ring | Ultra Unlock: Water Festival |
| Dec 17 to Dec 22, 2024 | 1-starHoliday outfit | Holiday Part 1 |
| Jul 22 to Jul 31, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Jun 1 to Jun 7, 2022 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
| Sep 14 to Sep 21, 2021 | 1-star | Regular rotation |
Competitive
Psyduck in competitive play.
Psyduck is a Generation 9 LC-tier pick in Smogon singles.
LC
Rain Wallbreaker
Nasty Plot / Surf / Ice Beam / Tera Blast
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
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.
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.
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 |
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
How to get it
How to get Psyduck.
Every main-series game Psyduck is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainableNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- WildSouth Province: Area One, Area Four, Area Five, Area Six
- WildEast Province: Area Two, Area Three, Tagtree Thicket
- WildWest Province: Area One, Area Two, Area Three
- WildNorth Province: Area Two, Casseroya Lake, Glaseado Mountain
- RaidTera Raid Battles (2★)
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainable
- Sword · ShieldObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.2.0+)
- WildChallenge Beach, Brawlers' Cave (The Isle of Armor)
- RaidSoothing Wetlands, Forest of Focus, Challenge Beach, Courageous Cavern (Max Raid Battle) (The Isle of Armor)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 203, 204, 205, 209, 212, 214, Twinleaf Town, Eterna City, Lake Verity, Celestic Town (Surfing)
- WildRoutes 208, 210, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Great Marsh, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (walking and Surfing)
- WildGrand Underground - Spacious Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave, Still-Water Cavern
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- WildObsidian Fieldlands: The Heartwood
- WildCrimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands, Gapejaw Bog, Holm of Trials, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCobalt Coastlands: Bathers' Lagoon, massive mass outbreaks
- WildCoronet Highlands: Wayward Wood, Lonely Spring
Generation VIIObtainable
- Sun · MoonObtainable
- WildMalie Garden
- WildBrooklet Hill, Seaward Cave, Ten Carat Hill (walking and Surfing)
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonObtainable
- WildMalie Garden
- WildBrooklet Hill, Seaward Cave, Ten Carat Hill, Sandy Cave (walking and Surfing)
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Obtainable
- WildRoutes 4, 6, 17, 24, 25 and Cerulean Cave
Generation VIObtainable
- X · YObtainable
- WildRoute 7 (Horde Encounter)
- WildRoute 22 (walking and Surfing)
- Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireObtainable
- WildSafari Zone (walking and Surfing)
Generation VObtainable
- Black · WhiteObtainable
- BreedGolduck
- Black 2 · White 2Obtainable
- WildFloccesy Ranch
Generation IVObtainable
- Diamond · PearlObtainable
- WildRoutes 203, 204, 205, 209, 212, 214, Twinleaf Town, Eterna City, Lake Verity, Celestic Town (Surfing)
- WildRoutes 208, 210, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Great Marsh, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path (walking and Surfing)
- PlatinumObtainable
- WildRoutes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 214, 225, Twinleaf Town, Eterna City, Lake Verity, Resort Area, Celestic Town (Surfing)
- WildOreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor (walking and Surfing)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 6 and 35, Ilex Forest, Seafoam Islands, Cerulean Cave
- WildSafari Zone (tall grass (night) and Surfing in Wetland, default)
Generation IIIObtainableTrade
- Ruby · Sapphire · EmeraldObtainable
- WildSafari Zone
- FireRedObtainable
- WildCeladon City (Surfing)
- WildRoutes 4, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 24, Water Labyrinth, Resort Gorgeous, Memorial Pillar, Green Path, Outcast Island, Tanoby Ruins, Pallet Town, Cerulean City, Vermilion City, Cinnabar Island, town, town, Trainer Tower (Super Rod)
- WildRoutes 6, 22, 23, 25, Viridian City, Fuchsia City, Four Island, Cerulean Cave, Safari Zone (Surfing and Super Rod)
- WildTreasure Beach, Kindle Road, Bond Bridge, Five Isle Meadow, Ruin Valley, Water Path (walking and Super Rod)
- WildCape Brink, Berry Forest, Seafoam Islands, Icefall Cave (walking, Surfing, and Super Rod)
- WildCanyon Entrance
- LeafGreenTrade
- Event
Generation IIObtainable
- Gold · SilverObtainable
- WildRoutes 6 and 35, Ilex Forest (Surfing)
- CrystalObtainable
- WildRoutes 6 and 35, Ilex Forest (Surfing)
- WildRoutes 6 and 35, Ilex Forest, National Park (night)
Generation IObtainable
- Red · BlueObtainable
- WildSeafoam Islands
- WildRoutes 24 and 25, Cerulean City, Cerulean Gym, Safari Zone (Super Rod)
- YellowObtainable
- WildRoute 6 (Surfing)
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank; Let's Go, Pikachu!; Let's Go, Eevee!; Sword; Shield; Brilliant Diamond; Shining Pearl; Legends: Arceus; Scarlet; Violet; and FireRed. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Pokémon anime
Psyduck appears in 137 episodes.
From EP027 (1997-09-30) through HZ153 (2026-10-16).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Psyduck partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Psyduck partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Psyduck has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Psyduck sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Psyduck in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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