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.
Using psychokinesis gives it a headache, so it normally passes the time spacing out and doing as little as possible.
It has been found that its brain cells are 10 times more active when Psyduck is experiencing a headache.
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 |
 Magnezone ElectricSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Magnezone builds →Zap Cannon 2x234-276%KO Thunderbolt 2x175-206%KO Discharge 2x157-185%KO Spark 2x79-94% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Route 1 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Decidueye builds →Leaf Storm 2x204-240%KO Leaf Blade 2x153-180%KO Razor Leaf 2x95-113%KO Leafage 2x69-82% | ||
 Vikavolt BugElectric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Vikavolt builds →Zap Cannon 2x257-302%KO Thunderbolt 2x194-228%KO Spark 2x79-94% | ||
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Pikachu builds →Thunder 2x102-120%KO Thunderbolt 2x83-98% Wild Charge 2x91-108%KO Discharge 2x75-89% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, Zapdos can KO Psyduck with Thunderbolt (187-220%). Kartana's Knock Off hits Psyduck for 68-80%. Amoonguss's Giga Drain also KOs at 101-120%.
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityStatic ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Zapdos builds →Heat Wave33-39% Thunderbolt 2x187-220%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Kartana builds →Knock Off68-80% | ||
 Amoonguss GrassPoison | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemBlack Sludge NatureSassy Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Amoonguss builds →Giga Drain 2x101-120%KO | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemColbur Berry NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Rotom builds →Volt Switch 2x105-123%KO Hex49-57% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon 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 218 breeding partners from the Ground and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Clear Smog, Confuse Ray, Cross Chop and 12 more to offspring.
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Psyduck Best Moveset
utility options gives Psyduck answers even while choice-locked. Choice Specs provides boosted special damage with move lock, and max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Swiftswim mean every prediction that lands hits hard.
Best Build
Psyduck best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Attacker Moveset
- Toxic
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
- Worry Seed
Recommended Teammates
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Psyduck can spread damage across 11 types, with Normal and Psychic punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Psyduck Locations
Psyduck's scattered across 18 spots in early-game routes with high spawn rates. Check the list below for the closest location to wherever you are in the game. This one's quick.
Best Locations to Catch Psyduck in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
Psyduck appears in 18 walking and surfing locations at Lv. 6-28 across Ultra Moon and Ultra Sun. Not all encounters show up in every version, so check which ones match your game.
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. 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