Stats & Training
Psyduck's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Sp. Atk EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
It is constantly wracked by a headache. When the headache turns intense, it begins using mysterious powers.
If its chronic headache peaks, it may exhibit odd powers. It seems unable to recall such an episode.
Psyduck Weakness
Type-wise, Psyduck takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
 Wo-Chien DarkGrass | B | |
Obtain MethodSouth Province Area One Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Wo-Chien builds →Power Whip 2x169-199%KO Giga Drain 2x114-134%KO Mega Drain 2x61-72% Absorb 2x32-38% | ||
 Meowscarada GrassDark | B | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Sprigatito (Cabo Poco Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Meowscarada builds →Leaf Storm 2x171-202%KO Energy Ball 2x120-142%KO Seed Bomb 2x140-166%KO Magical Leaf 2x82-96% | ||
 Leafeon Grass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Leafeon builds →Leaf Blade 2x157-185%KO Giga Drain 2x79-94% Magical Leaf 2x65-77% | ||
 Toedscruel GroundGrass | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Toedscruel builds →Power Whip 2x145-170%KO Seed Bomb 2x98-115%KO Giga Drain 2x99-118%KO Mega Drain 2x54-65% | ||
 Arboliva GrassNormal | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Arboliva builds →Petal Dance 2x226-266%KO Energy Ball 2x171-202%KO Petal Blizzard 2x108-127%KO Seed Bomb 2x98-115%KO | ||
In Scarlet & Violet, Sinistcha's Shadow Ball hits Psyduck for 46-55%. Magnezone threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (219-258%). Rotom's Thunderbolt also KOs at 108-127%.
 Sinistcha GrassGhost | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityHospitality ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Sinistcha builds →Shadow Ball46-55% | ||
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityAnalytic ItemChoice Specs NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Magnezone builds →Flash Cannon49-57% Volt Switch 2x171-202%KO Thunderbolt 2x219-258%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Scarf NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x85-100%KO Shadow Ball48-56% Thunderbolt 2x108-127%KO | ||
Scarlet & Violet Evolution
Psyduck evolves into Golduck. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. A massive partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 180 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Psyduck easily with 206 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Clear Smog, Confuse Ray, Cross Chop and 4 more to offspring.
Scarlet & Violet Psyduck Best Moveset
Psychic coverage is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Nasty Plot, Psyduck threatens a wide range with spread EVs and Eviolite backing every hit.
Best Build
Psyduck best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Surf
- Nasty Plot
- Ice Beam
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
Special Attacker Moveset
- Unknown
- Surf
- Metronome
- Clear Smog
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Pivot Moveset
- Flip Turn
- Skill Swap
- Encore
- Fling
Recommended Teammates
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Psychic
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Rain Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Encore
- Disable
- Helping Hand
- Vacuum Wave
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Breeding's the move. Clear Smog and Confuse Ray give Psyduck options it can't learn any other way, and coverage across 9 types already covers a decent range on top of Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail. The egg moves push it further.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Scarlet & Violet Psyduck Locations
decent spawn rates for Psyduck across 62 locations in early-game routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Psyduck in Scarlet & Violet
You can catch Psyduck through 62 walking encounters from Lv. 5-37, but availability differs between Scarlet and Violet. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Psyduck Guide
Psyduck evolves into Golduck at level 33. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 320 BST.
Psyduck evolves into Golduck at level 33. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Scarlet & Violet, Psyduck does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Golduck before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Psyduck is catchable in Scarlet & Violet. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Psyduck has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves