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. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Defending
11DPS
30DPS
Evolution
There are 2 Pokémon in the Psyduck family. Psyduck evolves into Golduck for 50 Candy.
Game images
Psyduck, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Psyduck is a Water Pokémon. It is weak to Grass and Electric moves. Psyduck's best 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
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
| Zen Headbutt | 11 | 11 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | 50 | 3 | 1.82 |
| Psybeam | 65 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Cross Chop | 50 | 2 | 1 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
30 DPS
|
6.4 | 100% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
6.1 | 96% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Cross Chop
33.3 DPS
|
5.9 | 93% |
|
Zen Headbutt
11 DPS
|
Aqua Tail
30 DPS
|
5.7 | 90% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Psybeam
21.7 DPS
|
5.4 | 85% |
|
Zen Headbutt
11 DPS
|
Return
Purified
50 DPS
|
5.3 | 83% |
|
Zen Headbutt
11 DPS
|
Cross Chop
33.3 DPS
|
5.2 | 82% |
|
Zen Headbutt
11 DPS
|
Psybeam
21.7 DPS
|
4.8 | 76% |
|
Water Gun
12 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
4.6 | 72% |
|
Zen Headbutt
11 DPS
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 DPS
|
3.8 | 60% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Psyduck?
Psyduck is weak to Grass and Electric moves.
The best counter to Psyduck is Mega Raichu Y with Thunder Shock and Zap Cannon+, followed by Regieleki and Mega Sceptile.
The top Psyduck counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Raichu Y | 100% | |
| Regieleki | 98% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 97% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 96% | |
| Regieleki | 95% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 94% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 94% | |
| Mega Sceptile | 93% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 92% |
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 |
Costumes
Psyduck costumes
Psyduck (Swim 2025)
- Can't evolve.
