Psyduck#054

Compared with other species it looks modest; its best stat is Sp. Atk. Weak point: Defense — lower than 81% of species. This is not the final form yet — it evolves once more, so the numbers above describe this stage, not what it will end up as. Defensively it can rely on 2 weaknesses and 4 resistances.

✦ Regular version

Water

Height: 0.8 m (2′07″) Weight: 19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)

Base stats

HP

50

19%

Atk

52

21%

Def

48

19%

SpA

65

49%

SpD

50

21%

Spe

55

35%

TOTAL

320

23%

Last column: what percentage of 1084 species and regional forms have a lower value. Weak point: Defense.

A nature can improve this entry further: its boost hits hardest on Sp. Atk, the stat in which this species already leads. Which nature does that — see the list of natures.

Which nature to choose

It hits specially: its Sp. Atk (65) is 13 points higher than its Attack. So the drop hits a stat the set usually does not use at all. Evolution does not change it, so pick it for the final form, not for these numbers.

• Modest +SpA · −Atk The default choice: the boost goes where this species is already strong.
• Timid +Spe · −Atk Mid-range Speed means the turn order is still worth fighting for — check exactly whom you will outspeed before you give up power.

• Swift Swim doubles Speed in rain. Calculate Speed benchmarks with the ability active — it may change the point of a +Spe or −Spe nature.

A conclusion drawn from base stats alone — a specific moveset can reverse it. All 25 natures.

Regional numbers 13

The header shows the national number. Inside the game the Pokédex counts from the beginning — below is the number you will see in your version.

Kanto	#054	Red/Green (Japan) , Blue (Japan) , Red / Blue , Yellow , FireRed / LeafGreen , Let's Go Pikachu / Eevee
Johto	#138	Gold / Silver , Crystal
Johto	#140	HeartGold / SoulSilver
Hoenn	#158	Ruby / Sapphire , Emerald
Hoenn	#165	Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire
Sinnoh	#043	Diamond / Pearl , Platinum , Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl
Unova	#028	Black 2 / White 2
Kalos	#059	X / Y
Alola	#089	Sun / Moon
Alola	#107	Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Isle of Armor	#146	Sword / Shield , Sword/Shield: The Isle of Armor
Hisui	#068	Legends: Arceus
Paldea	#055	Scarlet / Violet

Abilities

• Damp Prevents self destruct, explosion, and aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.
• Cloud Nine Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
• Swift Swim Doubles Speed during rain.

Pokédex entry

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

Habitat: Water's Edge Egg Group: Water 1 Egg Group: Field Gender: 50% ♂ / 50% ♀ Catch difficulty: easy (190/255) Base friendship: 70/255 Base EXP: 64

Evolution line Full line →

#054 Psyduck #055 Golduck Level 33

How much damage Psyduck takes when it is hit by a move of each type.

The sprites come straight from the games in which Psyduck appeared — one from each release.

Gen 1 1996

Gen 2 1999

Gen 3 2002

Gen 4 2006

Gen 5 2010

Gen 6 2013

Gen 7 2016

Gen 8 2019

The gallery shows only the appearance variants that exist for this Pokémon. Every image shows the same character and differs in source — a Pokémon HOME render or a pixel sprite — and in coloring, regular or shiny.

Psyduck has 23 cards in 21 sets. The oldest of them are shown below.

Wizards Black Star Promos Fossil Team Rocket Gym Heroes Gym Challenge Gym Challenge

Offspring can come from 362 species from the same Egg Groups (with opposite genders) or from Ditto. Below are the first 12 by Pokédex number.

The Egg hatches after 20 cycles, which is roughly 5,400 steps. The exact cycle length depends on the game — newer titles shortened it noticeably — so treat this number as an order of magnitude, not a countdown. Having the Flame Body Ability in your party halves the wait.

#007

Squirtle

#008

Wartortle

#009

Blastoise

#019

Rattata

#020

Raticate

#023

Ekans

#024

Arbok

#025

Pikachu

#026

Raichu

#027

Sandshrew

#028

Sandslash

#029

Nidoran♀

The first 40 of 82 locations. The levels shown are the widest range across all game versions — in a specific release it may be narrower. The exact area, catch method and chance are on the page of each location.

Alola

Galar

Hoenn

Johto

Kalos

Kanto