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Shadow Psyduck

Shadow Psyduck (Shadow)Water
  • rain
Shadow Psyduck is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Psyduck is a Water-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 1,106 CP and is weak to Electric and Grass-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Water Gun / Aqua Tail. It is boosted by Rain weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow 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
632 CP
Lvl 15 Research
474 CP

Shadow Psyduck's Tier Ranking

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
Not ranked
Little CupLittle Cup
#117

Shadow Psyduck Type Chart

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

ElectricElectric160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%

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

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

Shadow Psyduck best moveset

Moves

Water Gun + Aqua Tail

WaterWater Gun
WaterAqua Tail
Shadow Psyduck's best moveset is Water Gun and Aqua Tail, with 6.93 DPS (damage per second) and 50.6 TDO (total damage output). These moves are boosted by Rain weather.
1.WaterWater GunWaterAqua Tail5.176.9350.6
2.WaterWater GunFightingCross Chop4.776.4046.7
3.WaterWater GunPsychicPsybeam4.556.1044.5
4.PsychicZen HeadbuttWaterAqua Tail4.445.9543.4
5.PsychicZen HeadbuttFightingCross Chop4.015.3739.2
6.PsychicZen HeadbuttPsychicPsybeam3.885.2038.0
7.WaterWater GunNormalFrustration00.100
8.PsychicZen HeadbuttNormalFrustration00.100
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Fast Attacks

  • PsychicZen Headbutt1191.0s
    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 Gun550.5s
    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 Chop50501.5s
    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 ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PsychicPsybeam65503.0s
    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 Tail50332.0s
    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 Shadow Psyduck's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Psyduck's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

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

Shadow Psyduck CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Psyduck reaches a maximum of 1,106 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 548–632 CP, rising to 686–790 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 439–474 CP.

Max CPMax CP1106 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 catchRaids548 CP - 632 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
686 CP - 790 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 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 guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

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

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

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 Flee Rate10%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy50
Stardust50000

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
PsyduckPsyduck
  • 50 Candy50 Candy
GolduckGolduck
  • Psyduck evolves into Golduck which costs 50 Candy.
How to purify Shadow Psyduck
Purification cost3 Candy
3000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Psyduck

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

Water Water

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega 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 Bonus –While 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.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Psyduck Candy360 Shadow Psyduck Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Psyduck Candy12 Shadow Psyduck Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Psyduck Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Psyduck Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Psyduck Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Psyduck Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Psyduck Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Psyduck Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Psyduck Candy-

Shadow Psyduck Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Psyduck from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Psyduck in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Psyduck family

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

PsyduckPsyduck
GolduckGolduck
Shadow Psyduck (Shadow)Shadow Psyduck
Shadow Golduck (Shadow)Shadow Golduck

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer10s
Jump Time1s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer29s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Psyduck

Shadow Psyduck high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Psyduck. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Psyduck Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Psyduck Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueWhile lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily POKéMON will use psychokinetic powers.
YellowAlways tormented by headaches. It uses psychic powers, but it is not known if it intends to do so.
GoldIt has mystical powers but doesn't recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.
SilverIf its chronic headache peaks, it may exhibit odd powers. It seems unable to recall such an episode.
CrystalThe only time it can use its psy­ chic power is when its sleeping brain cells happen to wake.
RubyPSYDUCK uses a mysterious power. When it does so, this POKéMON generates brain waves that are supposedly only seen in sleepers. This discovery spurred controversy among scholars.
SapphireIf it uses its mysterious power, PSYDUCK can’t remember having done so. It apparently can’t form a memory of such an event because it goes into an altered state that is much like deep sleep.
EmeraldWhen its headache intensifies, it starts using strange powers. However, it has no recollection of its powers, so it always looks befuddled and bewildered.
FireRedIt is constantly wracked by a headache. When the headache turns intense, it begins using mysterious powers.
LeafGreenWhile lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily POKéMON will use psychokinetic powers.
DiamondIf its usual headache worsens, it starts exhibiting odd powers. It can’t remember doing so, however.
PearlIt never remembers using its odd powers, so it always tilts its head in puzzlement.
Platinum, Black, WhiteOverwhelmed by enigmatic abilities, it suffers a constant headache. It sometimes uses mysterious powers.
HeartGoldIt has mystical powers but doesn’t recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.
SoulSilverIf its chronic headache peaks, it may exhibit odd powers. It seems unable to recall such an episode.
Black 2, White 2When headaches stimulate its brain cells, which are usually inactive, it can use a mysterious power.
XIt is constantly wracked by a headache. When the headache turns intense, it begins using mysterious powers.
YIt has mystical powers but doesn’t recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.
Omega RubyPsyduck uses a mysterious power. When it does so, this Pokémon generates brain waves that are supposedly only seen in sleepers. This discovery spurred controversy among scholars.
Alpha SapphireIf it uses its mysterious power, Psyduck can’t remember having done so. It apparently can’t form a memory of such an event because it goes into an altered state that is much like deep sleep.
SunAs a result of headaches so fierce they cause it to cry, it sometimes uses psychokinesis without meaning to.
MoonThis Pokémon is troubled by constant headaches. The more pain it’s in, the more powerful its psychokinesis becomes.
Ultra SunUsing psychokinesis gives it a headache, so it normally passes the time spacing out and doing as little as possible.
Ultra MoonIt has been found that its brain cells are 10 times more active when Psyduck is experiencing a headache.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!Always tormented by headaches. It uses psychic powers, but whether it intends to do so is not known.
SwordPsyduck is constantly beset by headaches. If the Pokémon lets its strange power erupt, apparently the pain subsides for a while.
ShieldAs Psyduck gets stressed out, its headache gets progressively worse. It uses intense psychic energy to overwhelm those around it.
Legends: ArceusSuffers perpetual headaches. If the agony grows too great, Psyduck's latent power erupts, contrary to Psyduck's intent. Ergo, I am exploring ways to ease the pain.

List of Shadow Psyduck costumes

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A list of Shadow Psyduck costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Psyduck’s strengths and weaknesses?

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

What are the best moves for Shadow Psyduck in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Psyduck in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Aqua Tail. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 6.934 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 50.618.

How does Shadow Psyduck perform in Raids?

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

How does Shadow Psyduck rank as a Water-type attacker?

Shadow Psyduck's performance as a Water-type attacker is currently not known, has no viable moves, or it is too low to be ranked.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Psyduck?

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

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

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

Can Shadow Psyduck be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Psyduck can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Psyduck Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Psyduck cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.