Psyduck

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Psyduck is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. As a Water-type Pokémon, Psyduck is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

Psyduck's maximum Combat Power stat is 1250 CP, and its recommended Pokémon GO moveset is Water Gun / Aqua Tail. Psyduck encounters are boosted during Rain weather. Shiny Psyduck is available! ✨

Psyduck Stats and Max CP

122 ATK
95 DEF
137 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
1250 CP
Lvl 40
1106 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
790 CP
Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs
632 CP
Lvl 15 Research
474 CP

Psyduck's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
WaterWater-type
Little CupLittle Cup

Psyduck Type Chart

Psyduck takes increased damage from:Psyduck takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

Psyduck takes reduced damage from:Psyduck takes reduced damage from:

FireFire62.5%
IceIce62.5%
SteelSteel62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Moves Analysis

Moves

Water Gun + Aqua Tail

Psyduck's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Aqua Tail, with 5.78 DPS and 45.0 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Psyduck ranks #217 (F Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
      #
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Score 🔽
      1.WaterWater Gun WaterAqua Tail 5.7845.04.37
      2.WaterWater Gun FightingCross Chop 5.3541.64.05
      3.WaterWater Gun PsychicPsybeam 5.0439.23.82
      4.PsychicZen Headbutt WaterAqua Tail 4.9638.63.76
      5.PsychicZen Headbutt FightingCross Chop 4.4734.83.39
      6.PsychicZen Headbutt PsychicPsybeam 4.2933.43.25

      Fast Attacks

      • PsychicZen HeadbuttDamage11Energy9Duration1.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage11
        Energy9
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration1.0s
        Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage8
        Energy6

        Effects
        Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
        See Zen Headbutt details page ↗
      • WaterWater GunDamage5Energy5Duration0.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage5
        Energy5
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration0.5s
        Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage3
        Energy3

        Effects
        Water Gun has no special effects.
        See Water Gun details page ↗

      Charged Attacks

      • FightingCross ChopDamage50Energy50Duration1.5s
        Toggle more information for move: Cross Chop
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • NormalNormal
          • RockRock
          • SteelSteel
          • IceIce
          • DarkDark
        • 62.5%
          • FlyingFlying
          • PoisonPoison
          • BugBug
          • PsychicPsychic
          • FairyFairy
        • 39.1%
          • GhostGhost
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • cloudyCloudy
        Duration1.5s
        Damage window0.8s - 1.2s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy35

        Effects
        Cross Chop has no special effects.
        See Cross Chop details page ↗
      • PsychicPsybeamDamage65Energy50Duration3.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Psybeam
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • FightingFighting
          • PoisonPoison
        • 62.5%
          • SteelSteel
          • PsychicPsychic
        • 39.1%
          • DarkDark
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage65
        Energy50
        Weather boost
        • windyWindy
        Duration3.0s
        Damage window1.1s - 2.5s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage70
        Energy60

        Effects
        Psybeam has no special effects.
        See Psybeam details page ↗
      • WaterAqua TailDamage50Energy33Duration2.0s
        Toggle more information for move: Aqua Tail
        Type effectiveness chart
        • 160.0%
          • GroundGround
          • RockRock
          • FireFire
        • 62.5%
          • WaterWater
          • GrassGrass
          • DragonDragon
        Gym and Raid Battles
        Damage50
        Energy33
        Weather boost
        • rainRain
        Duration2.0s
        Damage window1.3s - 1.8s
        Trainer Battles
        Damage55
        Energy35

        Effects
        Aqua Tail has no special effects.
        See Aqua Tail details page ↗
      Pokédex informationMore information

      The following chart shows Psyduck's DPS and TDO for every fast and charge attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Psyduck's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

      Legacy Elite Fast and Charge Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charge TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Psyduck has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

      Psyduck in the meta

      Psyduck in the meta

      PvE AnalysisPvE Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Psyduck’s optimal PvE moveset is as a Water-type attacker, with Water Gun and Aqua Tail.
      ⚔️ RaidsPsyduck has a headache and would appreciate not being used to battle in raids, thank you.
      🛡️ GymsPsyduck is not a particularly useful gym defender because it has a low CP.

      PvP AnalysisPvP Analysis

      Recommended moves

      Psyduck’s best moves in PvP are Water Gun, with Aqua Tail and Cross Chop.

      🧸 Little CupPsyduck does fit in Little Cup, but it doesn’t even make the top 100 options.

      🔵 Great LeaguePsyduck maxes out at 1250 CP, so it is too small for Great League.

      🟡 Ultra LeaguePsyduck is not interested in Ultra League.

      🟣 Master LeaguePsyduck has a headache all the time; it does not also need the pain of being squished by Legendary Pokémon in Master League. Let them sleep.

      Pokédex information

      Kanto
      Pokédex Number#54
      Height0.8 m
      Weight19.6 kg
      RegionGeneration 1
      Can be tradedAllowed
      Buddy distance3 km
      ReleasedYes
      Shiny releasedYes
      Pokémon Home transferAllowed
      Base Catch Rate20%
      Base Flee Rate0%
      Catch rewards
      Candy3
      Stardust100
      Additional Move Cost
      Candy50
      Stardust50000

      Evolution Chart

      More information

      Psyduck family

      A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Psyduck in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

      Psyduck Pokémon GOPsyduck
      Golduck Pokémon GOGolduck
      Shadow Psyduck Pokémon GOShadow Psyduck
      Shadow Golduck Pokémon GOShadow Golduck
      Size information
      XXSXSMXLXXL
      Psyduck scaled to 0.48058823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Psyduck scaled to 0.4852941176470589x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Psyduck scaled to 0.7205882352941178x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Scaled Human Trainer to 170 cmPsyduck scaled to 0.9558823529411765x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)Psyduck scaled to 1.0735294117647058x Human scale (compared to 1.7m human)
      0.39 m0.4 m0.8 m1.2 m1.4 m

      Psyduck's height ranges from 0.39 m to 1.4 m, with the average being 0.8 m. The illustration shows a comparison with a 1.70 m (5′07″) tall Trainer. Max height has been limited to 450px for rendering purposes.

      Size bounds

      This table shows the size bounds of Psyduck in Pokémon GO. The size bounds are the minimum and maximum values for each size category.

      SizeLower boundUpper bound
      XXS0.392 m0.4 m
      1′03″1′04″
      XS0.4 m0.8 m
      1′04″2′07″
      M0.6 m1 m
      1′12″3′03″
      XL1 m1.2 m
      3′03″3′11″
      XXL1.2 m1.4 m
      3′11″4′07″
      Encounter data
      Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
      Movement Timer10s
      Jump Time1s
      Attack Probability10.0%
      Attack Timer29s
      Dodge Probability15.0%
      Dodge Duration0.0s
      Dodge Distance1
      Min Action Frequency1s
      Max Action Frequency2s

      Psyduck CP Chart

      CP Chart

      Psyduck's has 1250 max CP (at Level 50). A Psyduck obtained from Raids can be encountered from 585 CP to 632 CP, or if weather boosted, in the 731 CP to 790 CP range. In Field and Special Research, Psyduck can be found in the 439 CP to 474 CP range.

      Max CPMax CP1250 CP
      Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
      Field ResearchResearch439 CP - 474 CP
      Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Pokémon EggEggs585 CP - 632 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      Raid catchRaids585 CP - 632 CP
      Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      731 CP - 790 CP
      Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
      InfoMore information
      • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
      • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
        • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
      • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
      • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaraneed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

      Max Combat Power per Level chart

      Psyduck Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50.

      LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
      115 CP249 CP382 CP
      4115 CP5149 CP6182 CP
      7216 CP8249 CP9282 CP
      10316 CP11347 CP12379 CP
      13411 CP14442 CP15474 CP
      16505 CP17537 CP18569 CP
      19600 CP20632 CP21663 CP
      22695 CP23727 CP24758 CP
      25790 CP26821 CP27853 CP
      28885 CP29916 CP30948 CP
      31964 CP32980 CP33995 CP
      341011 CP351027 CP361043 CP
      371059 CP381074 CP391090 CP
      401106 CP411120 CP421134 CP
      431148 CP441163 CP451177 CP
      461192 CP471206 CP481221 CP
      491236 CP501250 CP

      Mega Pokémon that boost Psyduck

      Photobomb

      A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Psyduck's Water-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Psyduck.

      Water Water

      Pokédex informationMore information

      Mega and Primal Raid BonusMega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

      Mega and Primal Catch BonusWhile a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

      Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
      • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
      • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

      Catch Rates and Power Up Costs

      Catch Rates

      Psyduck Pokémon GO Power Up Costs

      StardustCandyCandy XL
      LVL 50520,000 Stardust304 Psyduck Candy296 Psyduck Candy XL
      LVL 40280,000 Stardust304 Psyduck Candy10 Psyduck Candy XL
      LVL 35190,000 Stardust196 Psyduck Candy-
      LVL 30125,000 Stardust126 Psyduck Candy-
      LVL 2580,000 Stardust87 Psyduck Candy-
      LVL 2047,500 Stardust58 Psyduck Candy-
      LVL 1525,500 Stardust38 Psyduck Candy-
      LVL 1011,000 Stardust19 Psyduck Candy-
      LVL 53,000 Stardust9 Psyduck Candy-

      Psyduck Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Psyduck from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy, and 296 Candy XL to fully power up Psyduck in Pokémon GO.

      Complete Psyduck Power Up Costs Table
      LVLPower UpsStardustCandyCandy XLTotal StardustTotal CandyTotal Candy XL
      112001 Candy- 2001 Psyduck Candy-
      1.522001 Candy- 4002 Psyduck Candy-
      232001 Candy- 6003 Psyduck Candy-
      2.542001 Candy- 8004 Psyduck Candy-
      354001 Candy- 1,2005 Psyduck Candy-
      3.564001 Candy- 1,6006 Psyduck Candy-
      474001 Candy- 2,0007 Psyduck Candy-
      4.584001 Candy- 2,4008 Psyduck Candy-
      596001 Candy- 3,0009 Psyduck Candy-
      5.5106001 Candy- 3,60010 Psyduck Candy-
      6116001 Candy- 4,20011 Psyduck Candy-
      6.5126001 Candy- 4,80012 Psyduck Candy-
      7138001 Candy- 5,60013 Psyduck Candy-
      7.5148001 Candy- 6,40014 Psyduck Candy-
      8158001 Candy- 7,20015 Psyduck Candy-
      8.5168001 Candy- 8,00016 Psyduck Candy-
      9171,0001 Candy- 9,00017 Psyduck Candy-
      9.5181,0001 Candy- 10,00018 Psyduck Candy-
      10191,0001 Candy- 11,00019 Psyduck Candy-
      10.5201,0001 Candy- 12,00020 Psyduck Candy-
      11211,3002 Candy- 13,30022 Psyduck Candy-
      11.5221,3002 Candy- 14,60024 Psyduck Candy-
      12231,3002 Candy- 15,90026 Psyduck Candy-
      12.5241,3002 Candy- 17,20028 Psyduck Candy-
      13251,6002 Candy- 18,80030 Psyduck Candy-
      13.5261,6002 Candy- 20,40032 Psyduck Candy-
      14271,6002 Candy- 22,00034 Psyduck Candy-
      14.5281,6002 Candy- 23,60036 Psyduck Candy-
      15291,9002 Candy- 25,50038 Psyduck Candy-
      15.5301,9002 Candy- 27,40040 Psyduck Candy-
      16311,9002 Candy- 29,30042 Psyduck Candy-
      16.5321,9002 Candy- 31,20044 Psyduck Candy-
      17332,2002 Candy- 33,40046 Psyduck Candy-
      17.5342,2002 Candy- 35,60048 Psyduck Candy-
      18352,2002 Candy- 37,80050 Psyduck Candy-
      18.5362,2002 Candy- 40,00052 Psyduck Candy-
      19372,5002 Candy- 42,50054 Psyduck Candy-
      19.5382,5002 Candy- 45,00056 Psyduck Candy-
      20392,5002 Candy- 47,50058 Psyduck Candy-
      20.5402,5002 Candy- 50,00060 Psyduck Candy-
      21413,0003 Candy- 53,00063 Psyduck Candy-
      21.5423,0003 Candy- 56,00066 Psyduck Candy-
      22433,0003 Candy- 59,00069 Psyduck Candy-
      22.5443,0003 Candy- 62,00072 Psyduck Candy-
      23453,5003 Candy- 65,50075 Psyduck Candy-
      23.5463,5003 Candy- 69,00078 Psyduck Candy-
      24473,5003 Candy- 72,50081 Psyduck Candy-
      24.5483,5003 Candy- 76,00084 Psyduck Candy-
      25494,0003 Candy- 80,00087 Psyduck Candy-
      25.5504,0003 Candy- 84,00090 Psyduck Candy-
      26514,0004 Candy- 88,00094 Psyduck Candy-
      26.5524,0004 Candy- 92,00098 Psyduck Candy-
      27534,5004 Candy- 96,500102 Psyduck Candy-
      27.5544,5004 Candy- 101,000106 Psyduck Candy-
      28554,5004 Candy- 105,500110 Psyduck Candy-
      28.5564,5004 Candy- 110,000114 Psyduck Candy-
      29575,0004 Candy- 115,000118 Psyduck Candy-
      29.5585,0004 Candy- 120,000122 Psyduck Candy-
      30595,0004 Candy- 125,000126 Psyduck Candy-
      30.5605,0004 Candy- 130,000130 Psyduck Candy-
      31616,0006 Candy- 136,000136 Psyduck Candy-
      31.5626,0006 Candy- 142,000142 Psyduck Candy-
      32636,0006 Candy- 148,000148 Psyduck Candy-
      32.5646,0006 Candy- 154,000154 Psyduck Candy-
      33657,0008 Candy- 161,000162 Psyduck Candy-
      33.5667,0008 Candy- 168,000170 Psyduck Candy-
      34677,0008 Candy- 175,000178 Psyduck Candy-
      34.5687,0008 Candy- 182,000186 Psyduck Candy-
      35698,00010 Candy- 190,000196 Psyduck Candy-
      35.5708,00010 Candy- 198,000206 Psyduck Candy-
      36718,00010 Candy- 206,000216 Psyduck Candy-
      36.5728,00010 Candy- 214,000226 Psyduck Candy-
      37739,00012 Candy- 223,000238 Psyduck Candy-
      37.5749,00012 Candy- 232,000250 Psyduck Candy-
      38759,00012 Candy- 241,000262 Psyduck Candy-
      38.5769,00012 Candy- 250,000274 Psyduck Candy-
      397710,00015 Candy- 260,000289 Psyduck Candy-
      39.57810,00015 Candy- 270,000304 Psyduck Candy-
      407910,000- 10 Psyduck Candy XL280,000304 Psyduck Candy10 Psyduck Candy XL
      40.58010,000- 10 Psyduck Candy XL290,000304 Psyduck Candy20 Psyduck Candy XL
      418111,000- 10 Psyduck Candy XL301,000304 Psyduck Candy30 Psyduck Candy XL
      41.58211,000- 10 Psyduck Candy XL312,000304 Psyduck Candy40 Psyduck Candy XL
      428311,000- 12 Psyduck Candy XL323,000304 Psyduck Candy52 Psyduck Candy XL
      42.58411,000- 12 Psyduck Candy XL334,000304 Psyduck Candy64 Psyduck Candy XL
      438512,000- 12 Psyduck Candy XL346,000304 Psyduck Candy76 Psyduck Candy XL
      43.58612,000- 12 Psyduck Candy XL358,000304 Psyduck Candy88 Psyduck Candy XL
      448712,000- 15 Psyduck Candy XL370,000304 Psyduck Candy103 Psyduck Candy XL
      44.58812,000- 15 Psyduck Candy XL382,000304 Psyduck Candy118 Psyduck Candy XL
      458913,000- 15 Psyduck Candy XL395,000304 Psyduck Candy133 Psyduck Candy XL
      45.59013,000- 15 Psyduck Candy XL408,000304 Psyduck Candy148 Psyduck Candy XL
      469113,000- 17 Psyduck Candy XL421,000304 Psyduck Candy165 Psyduck Candy XL
      46.59213,000- 17 Psyduck Candy XL434,000304 Psyduck Candy182 Psyduck Candy XL
      479314,000- 17 Psyduck Candy XL448,000304 Psyduck Candy199 Psyduck Candy XL
      47.59414,000- 17 Psyduck Candy XL462,000304 Psyduck Candy216 Psyduck Candy XL
      489514,000- 20 Psyduck Candy XL476,000304 Psyduck Candy236 Psyduck Candy XL
      48.59614,000- 20 Psyduck Candy XL490,000304 Psyduck Candy256 Psyduck Candy XL
      499715,000- 20 Psyduck Candy XL505,000304 Psyduck Candy276 Psyduck Candy XL
      49.59815,000- 20 Psyduck Candy XL520,000304 Psyduck Candy296 Psyduck Candy XL

      Sprites

      Photobomb

      Regular and Shiny Psyduck

      Psyduck high resolution sprites

      Psyduck Pokédex entries

      Kanto

      Frequently Asked Questions

      What are Psyduck’s strengths and weaknesses?

      As a Water-type Pokémon, Psyduck is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves.

      What are the best moves for Psyduck in Pokémon GO?

      The best moves for Psyduck in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Aqua Tail. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 5.778 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 44.985.

      How does Psyduck perform in Raids?

      Psyduck's Raid attacker tier is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

      How does Psyduck rank as a Water-type attacker?

      Psyduck is an F-Tier Water-type attacker and not recommended for Raid battles.

      What Mega Pokémon boost Psyduck?

      The following Mega Pokémon boost Psyduck: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, and Primal Kyogre.

      What is Psyduck’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

      Psyduck’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 1106 CP and 1250 CP at Level 50.

      Can Psyduck be shiny in Pokémon GO?

      Psyduck can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

      Can Psyduck Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

      Psyduck cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.