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    Psyduck Pokemon Guide: Stats, Best Moves, Abilities and More

    Varno Harris II
    Varno Harris II
    Publish Date: May 20, 2026

    Pokemon Guide

    Psyduck Pokemon Guide

    Psyduck is a Water-type Pokemon known for its constant headaches, mysterious psychic power, broad move coverage and evolution into Golduck. This guide covers Psyduck’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations across Pokemon games.

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Normal Form

    Psyduck

    psyduck

    Shiny Form

    Shiny Psyduck

    psyduck

    Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Psyduck guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.

    Psyduck Description

    Psyduck is a Water-type Pokemon that is constantly troubled by headaches. When its headache becomes intense, Psyduck can release mysterious psychic power, though it often seems confused afterward.

    Competitive Overview

    Is Psyduck Good in Competitive?

    Psyduck is usually not a major competitive Pokemon in standard formats, but it has useful coverage, Water-type attacks and abilities that can matter in lower-level formats.

    Psyduck’s biggest strengths are its broad movepool, access to Water and Psychic-style coverage and abilities like Cloud Nine or Swift Swim. Its biggest issue is its modest stats before evolving into Golduck.

    Psyduck Quick Facts

    Here are the key facts to know about Psyduck, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.

    Name

    Psyduck

    National Dex

    #0054

    Type

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Water

    Species

    Duck Pokemon

    Height

    2’07” / 0.8 m

    80 cm

    Weight

    43.2 lbs / 19.6 kg

    19.6 kg

    Abilities

    Damp, Cloud Nine, Swift Swim

    Psyduck Stats

    Psyduck has modest all-around stats and works best as an early Water-type attacker or utility Pokemon before evolving. Golduck improves its overall speed and special attacking potential.

    Hp
    50
    Attack
    52
    Defense
    48
    Special Attack
    65
    Special Defense
    50
    Speed
    55

    Psyduck Best Moves Across Pokemon Games

    Psyduck uses Water, Psychic, Ice and utility moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Psyduck’s most useful and recognizable moves.

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Surf

    A reliable Water-type attack and one of this line’s best general damage options.

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Hydro Pump

    A high-power Water-type attack with major damage potential.

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Water Pulse

    A useful Water-type move that can confuse the target.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Psychic

    Coverage that reflects the line’s mysterious mental power.

    Psychic type Pokemon icon

    Psybeam

    A Psychic-type option that can confuse opponents in some games.

    Ice type Pokemon icon

    Ice Beam

    Strong coverage against Grass, Dragon, Flying and Ground-type Pokemon.

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Aqua Tail

    A physical Water-type attack that can be useful on mixed sets.

    Normal type Pokemon icon

    Disable

    A utility move that can stop an opponent from using its last move temporarily.

    Psyduck All Moves

    Psyduck can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Psyduck’s move list by learn method.

    Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

    Level-Up Moves
    LevelMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    1Scratch Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical40100
    1Tail Whip Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    3Water Gun Water type Pokemon icon Water Special40100
    6Confusion Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special50100
    9Fury Swipes Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical1880
    12Water Pulse Water type Pokemon icon Water Special60100
    15Disable Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    18Zen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090
    21Screech Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–85
    24Aqua Tail Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical9090
    27Soak Water type Pokemon icon Water Status–100
    30Psych Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    34Amnesia Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    39Wonder Room Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TM Moves
    MethodMoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    TMAmnesia Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMBlizzard Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special11070
    TMBody Slam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical85100
    TMBrick Break Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical75100
    TMCalm Mind Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMChilling Water Water type Pokemon icon Water Special50100
    TMConfuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
    TMDig Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Physical80100
    TMDouble Edge Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical120100
    TMEncore Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    TMEndeavor Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical–100
    TMEndure Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMFacade Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical70100
    TMFling Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical–100
    TMFlip Turn Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical60100
    TMFocus Punch Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical150100
    TMHaze Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Status––
    TMHelping Hand Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMHydro Pump Water type Pokemon icon Water Special11080
    TMIce Beam Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special90100
    TMIce Punch Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Physical75100
    TMIcy Wind Ice type Pokemon icon Ice Special5595
    TMKnock Off Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical65100
    TMLight Screen Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMLiquidation Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical85100
    TMLow Kick Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical–100
    TMLow Sweep Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical65100
    TMMetronome Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMMud Shot Ground type Pokemon icon Ground Special5595
    TMMuddy Water Water type Pokemon icon Water Special9085
    TMNasty Plot Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status––
    TMProtect Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsybeam Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special65100
    TMPsych Up Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMPsychic Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special90100
    TMPsychic Noise Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special75100
    TMPsyshock Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special80100
    TMRain Dance Water type Pokemon icon Water Status––
    TMRest Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMShadow Claw Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Physical70100
    TMSkill Swap Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status––
    TMSleep Talk Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSubstitute Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––
    TMSurf Water type Pokemon icon Water Special90100
    TMSwift Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special60–
    TMTake Down Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Physical9085
    TMTaunt Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Status–100
    TMTera Blast Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Special80100
    TMThief Dark type Pokemon icon Dark Physical60100
    TMTrailblaze Grass type Pokemon icon Grass Physical50100
    TMVacuum Wave Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Special40100
    TMWater Pulse Water type Pokemon icon Water Special60100
    TMWaterfall Water type Pokemon icon Water Physical80100
    TMWhirlpool Water type Pokemon icon Water Special3585
    TMZen Headbutt Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Physical8090
    Egg Moves
    MoveTypeCategoryPowerAccuracy
    Clear Smog Poison type Pokemon icon Poison Special50–
    Confuse Ray Ghost type Pokemon icon Ghost Status–100
    Cross Chop Fighting type Pokemon icon Fighting Physical10080
    Hypnosis Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Status–60
    Psybeam Psychic type Pokemon icon Psychic Special65100
    Simple Beam Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status–100
    Yawn Normal type Pokemon icon Normal Status––

    Psyduck Typing, Weaknesses and Resistances

    Psyduck is a Water-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Fire, Water, Ice and Steel-type moves, but leaves it weak to Electric and Grass-type attacks.

    Type

    Water type Pokemon icon

    Water

    Weaknesses

    Electric type Pokemon icon
    Grass type Pokemon icon

    Electric, Grass

    Resistances

    Steel type Pokemon icon
    Fire type Pokemon icon
    Water type Pokemon icon
    Ice type Pokemon icon

    Steel, Fire, Water, Ice

    Immunity

    None

    None

    Psyduck Abilities

    Its abilities can block explosions, remove weather effects or support rain-based speed.

    Damp

    Prevents explosive moves from being used while this Pokemon is active.

    Cloud Nine

    Negates the effects of weather while this Pokemon is active.

    Swift Swim

    Doubles this Pokemon’s Speed in rain when this hidden ability is available.

    Psyduck Evolution

    Psyduck evolves into Golduck at Level 33. The full Psyduck evolution line is Psyduck and Golduck.

    Stage 1

    Psyduck

    Water type Pokemon icon
    psyduck

    Starting form

    Stage 2

    Golduck

    Water type Pokemon icon
    golduck

    Evolves from Psyduck at Level 33

    Where to Find Psyduck in Pokemon Games

    Psyduck’s availability changes by game. It is commonly found around water routes, caves, lakes and wetlands in many Pokemon games.

    Generation 1: Pokemon Red, Blue and Yellow
    Game Where to Find Psyduck
    Pokemon Red box artPokemon Red Routes 24 and 25, Seafoam Islands and Safari Zone.
    Pokemon Blue box artPokemon Blue Routes 24 and 25, Seafoam Islands and Safari Zone.
    Pokemon Yellow box artPokemon Yellow Route 6.
    Generation 2: Pokemon Gold, Silver and Crystal
    Game Where to Find Psyduck
    Pokemon Gold box artPokemon Gold Routes 6 and 35, and Ilex Forest.
    Pokemon Silver box artPokemon Silver Routes 6 and 35, and Ilex Forest.
    Pokemon Crystal box artPokemon Crystal Routes 6 and 35, Ilex Forest and National Park.
    Generation 3: Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen
    Game Where to Find Psyduck
    Pokemon Ruby box artPokemon Ruby Safari Zone.
    Pokemon Sapphire box artPokemon Sapphire Safari Zone.
    Pokemon Emerald box artPokemon Emerald Safari Zone.
    Pokemon FireRed box artPokemon FireRed Routes 4, 6, 10, 11, 12, 13, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 and 25, Seafoam Islands, Safari Zone and many water areas.
    Pokemon LeafGreen box artPokemon LeafGreen Trade or migrate from another game.
    Generation 4: Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Game Where to Find Psyduck
    Pokemon Diamond box artPokemon Diamond Routes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210 and 214, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path and Twinleaf Town.
    Pokemon Pearl box artPokemon Pearl Routes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210 and 214, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path and Twinleaf Town.
    Pokemon Platinum box artPokemon Platinum Routes 202, 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212, 214 and 225, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path, Resort Area and Twinleaf Town.
    Pokemon HeartGold box artPokemon HeartGold Routes 6 and 35, Cerulean Cave, Ilex Forest and Seafoam Islands.
    Pokemon SoulSilver box artPokemon SoulSilver Routes 6 and 35, Cerulean Cave, Ilex Forest and Seafoam Islands.
    Generation 5: Black, White, Black 2 and White 2
    Game Where to Find Psyduck
    Pokemon Black box artPokemon Black Breed Golduck.
    Pokemon White box artPokemon White Breed Golduck.
    Pokemon Black 2 box artPokemon Black 2 Floccesy Ranch.
    Pokemon White 2 box artPokemon White 2 Floccesy Ranch.
    Generation 6: X, Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Game Where to Find Psyduck
    Pokemon X box artPokemon X Routes 7 and 22.
    Pokemon Y box artPokemon Y Routes 7 and 22.
    Pokemon Omega Ruby box artPokemon Omega Ruby Safari Zone.
    Pokemon Alpha Sapphire box artPokemon Alpha Sapphire Safari Zone.
    Generation 7: Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon and Let’s Go
    Game Where to Find Psyduck
    Pokemon Sun box artPokemon Sun Seaward Cave, Brooklet Hill and Malie Garden.
    Pokemon Moon box artPokemon Moon Seaward Cave, Brooklet Hill and Malie Garden.
    Pokemon Ultra Sun box artPokemon Ultra Sun Ten Carat Hill, Seaward Cave, Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden and Sandy Cave.
    Pokemon Ultra Moon box artPokemon Ultra Moon Ten Carat Hill, Seaward Cave, Brooklet Hill, Malie Garden and Sandy Cave.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu box artPokemon Let’s Go Pikachu Routes 4, 6, 17, 24 and 25, and Cerulean Cave.
    Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee box artPokemon Let’s Go Eevee Routes 4, 6, 17, 24 and 25, and Cerulean Cave.
    Generation 8: Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus
    Game Where to Find Psyduck
    Pokemon Sword box artPokemon Sword Brawlers’ Cave and Challenge Beach.
    Pokemon Shield box artPokemon Shield Brawlers’ Cave and Challenge Beach.
    Pokemon Brilliant Diamond box artPokemon Brilliant Diamond Routes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212 and 214, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path, Twinleaf Town, Spacious Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave and Still-Water Cavern.
    Pokemon Shining Pearl box artPokemon Shining Pearl Routes 203, 204, 205, 208, 209, 210, 212 and 214, Celestic Town, Eterna City, Great Marsh, Lake Acuity, Lake Valor, Lake Verity, Oreburgh Gate, Ravaged Path, Twinleaf Town, Spacious Cave, Fountainspring Cave, Riverbank Cave and Still-Water Cavern.
    Pokemon Legends: Arceus box artPokemon Legends: Arceus The Heartwood, Bathers’ Lagoon, Gapejaw Bog, Golden Lowlands, Holm of Trials, Lonely Spring and Wayward Wood.
    Generation 9: Scarlet, Violet and Legends Z-A
    Game Where to Find Psyduck
    Pokemon Scarlet box artPokemon Scarlet Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, North Province Areas One, Two and Three, East Province Areas One, Two and Three, South Province Areas One, Two, Four, Five and Six, West Province Areas One, Two and Three, Glaseado Mountain and South Paldean Sea.
    Pokemon Violet box artPokemon Violet Tagtree Thicket, Asado Desert, Casseroya Lake, North Province Areas One, Two and Three, East Province Areas One, Two and Three, South Province Areas One, Two, Four, Five and Six, West Province Areas One, Two and Three, Glaseado Mountain and South Paldean Sea.
    Pokemon Legends Z-A box artPokemon Legends Z-A Location data not yet available.
    Generation 10: Pokemon Winds and Waves
    Game Where to Find Psyduck
    Pokemon Winds and Waves box artPokemon Winds and Waves Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed.

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    Psyduck FAQ

    Here are quick answers to common questions about Psyduck. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.

    What type is Psyduck?

    Psyduck is a Water-type Pokemon.

    What is Psyduck weak against?

    Psyduck is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

    What does Psyduck evolve into?

    Psyduck evolves into Golduck at Level 33.

    What are Psyduck’s abilities?

    Psyduck’s abilities are Damp, Cloud Nine and Swift Swim.

    What are Psyduck’s best moves?

    Psyduck’s best moves often include Surf, Hydro Pump, Water Pulse, Psychic, Psybeam, Ice Beam, Aqua Tail and Disable.

    Is Psyduck good in Pokemon?

    Psyduck is useful as an early Water-type Pokemon, but it usually becomes stronger after evolving into Golduck.

    How do you get Psyduck?

    Psyduck is commonly found near water, caves, lakes and wetland areas in games where it appears.

    Is Psyduck in Pokemon Legends Z-A?

    Current location data for Psyduck in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.



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