Psyduck
#54 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Psyduck
The best moves for Psyduck are Water Gun and Aqua Tail when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Defense
11dps
30dps
Evolution
There are currently a total of 2 Pokémon in the Psyduck family. Psyduck evolves into Golduck which costs 50 Candy.
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Psyduck, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Psyduck is a Water Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Grass and Electric moves. Psyduck's strongest moveset is Water Gun & Aqua Tail and it has a Max CP of 1,250. Psyduck evolves into Golduck.
About
"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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
| Zen Headbutt | 11 | 11 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Cross Chop | 50 | 33.3 |
| Psybeam | 65 | 21.7 |
| Aqua Tail | 50 | 30 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Water Gun
12 dps
|
Aqua Tail
30 dps
|
18.6 | 100% |
|
Zen Headbutt
11 dps
|
Aqua Tail
30 dps
|
17.5 | 95% |
|
Water Gun
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17 | 92% |
|
Water Gun
12 dps
|
Cross Chop
33.3 dps
|
16.9 | 91% |
|
Zen Headbutt
11 dps
|
Cross Chop
33.3 dps
|
15.7 | 85% |
|
Water Gun
12 dps
|
Psybeam
21.7 dps
|
15.5 | 84% |
|
Zen Headbutt
11 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
15.5 | 84% |
|
Zen Headbutt
11 dps
|
Psybeam
21.7 dps
|
14.6 | 78% |
|
Water Gun
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 65% |
|
Zen Headbutt
11 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
11 | 59% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Psyduck?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Psyduck are:
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Kartana,
- Xurkitree,
- Zekrom,
- Shaymin (Sky).
Psyduck is a Water type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass and Electric moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
122 |
| Defense |
|
95 |
| Stamina |
|
137 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 120 |
Size
| Height | 0.8 m |
| Weight | 19.6 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 3 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
474 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
632 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
948 |
|
Level 40 |
1,106 |
|
Level 50 |
1,250 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 790 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 1,027 |