Psyduck in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl

#43 in the Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Pokédex • Duck Pokémon

Psyduck in the National Pokédex

Normal

Persian Golduck

Pokédex entries

Brilliant Diamond

If its usual headache worsens, it starts exhibiting odd powers. It can’t remember doing so, however.

Shining Pearl

It never remembers using its odd powers, so it always tilts its head in puzzlement.

Pokémon details

Type

Weak to

2×

2×

Resists

0.5×

0.5×

0.5×

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.

Pokédexes	Original Sinnoh #43
EV yield	1 SpA
Catch rate	190
Base Exp.	64

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.

Egg groups	Water 1 Field
Gender	50% male 50% female
Egg cycles	20 cycles

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.

Pokémon	Requires	Evolution
Psyduck #43	Level 33	Golduck #44

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.

Brilliant Diamond

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 203	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Route 204 Route 204 — South	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Route 205 Route 205 — North	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Route 208	Walking	16-18	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 208	Walking	16-18	30%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 208	Walking	16-18	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 208	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Route 209	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Walking	25	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Walking	25	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Walking	25	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Route 214	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Celestic Town	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Eterna City	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Spacious Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Fountainspring Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Riverbank Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Still-Water Cavern	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 1	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 1	Walking	20-22	8%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 1	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 1	Surf	20-40	5%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 2	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 2	Walking	20-22	8%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 2	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 2	Surf	20-40	5%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 3	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 3	Walking	20-22	8%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 3	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 3	Surf	20-40	5%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 4	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 4	Walking	20-22	8%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 4	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 4	Surf	20-40	5%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 6	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 6	Walking	20-22	8%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 6	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 6	Surf	20-40	5%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Lake Acuity	Walking	34-36	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Lake Acuity	Walking	34-36	30%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Lake Acuity	Walking	34-36	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Lake Acuity	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Lake Valor	Walking	35-36	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Lake Valor	Walking	35-36	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Lake Valor	Walking	35-36	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Lake Valor	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Lake Verity Lake Verity — Before Galactic	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Lake Verity Lake Verity — After Galactic	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Oreburgh Gate Oreburgh Gate — B1F	Walking	8-10	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Oreburgh Gate Oreburgh Gate — B1F	Surf	20-30	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Ravaged Path	Walking	5	2%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Twinleaf Town	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.

Shining Pearl

Location	Method	Level	Chance	Conditions
Route 203	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Route 204 Route 204 — South	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Route 205 Route 205 — North	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Route 208	Walking	16-18	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 208	Walking	16-18	30%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 208	Walking	16-18	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 208	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Route 209	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Walking	25	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Walking	25	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Walking	25	-	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool., Publisher table 19 slot 0: reported 20% is unverified; source-slot record, not a verified aggregated species chance., Unverified pool: published entries total 110%; rates held except separately approved source corrections.
Route 210 Route 210 — North	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Route 214	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Celestic Town	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Eterna City	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Spacious Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Fountainspring Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Riverbank Cave	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Grand Underground Grand Underground — Still-Water Cavern	Grand Underground hideaway	-	-	Levels scale with progress: 1 badge 16–20; 2 badges 25–29; 3 badges 29–33; 4 badges 33–37; 5 badges 36–40; 6 badges 39–43; 7 badges 42–46; 8 badges 50–55; League cleared 58–63., Species pool depends on progression and Secret Base statue type boosts; overall spawn probability is unspecified.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 1	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 1	Walking	20-22	8%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 1	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 1	Surf	20-40	5%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 2	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 2	Walking	20-22	8%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 2	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 2	Surf	20-40	5%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 3	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 3	Walking	20-22	8%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 3	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 3	Surf	20-40	5%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 4	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 4	Walking	20-22	8%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 4	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 4	Surf	20-40	5%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 6	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 6	Walking	20-22	8%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 6	Walking	20-22	8%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Great Marsh Great Marsh — Area 6	Surf	20-40	5%	Great Marsh Safari Game; pay ₽500 for 30 Safari Balls and 500 steps., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Lake Acuity	Walking	34-36	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Lake Acuity	Walking	34-36	30%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Lake Acuity	Walking	34-36	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Lake Acuity	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Lake Valor	Walking	35-36	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Morning (04:00–09:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Lake Valor	Walking	35-36	20%	Day (10:00–19:59)., Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Lake Valor	Walking	35-36	20%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Night (20:00–03:59)., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Lake Valor	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Lake Verity Lake Verity — Before Galactic	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Lake Verity Lake Verity — After Galactic	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Oreburgh Gate Oreburgh Gate — B1F	Walking	8-10	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Oreburgh Gate Oreburgh Gate — B1F	Surf	20-30	30%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.
Ravaged Path	Walking	5	2%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Ordinary encounter table; active special replacements can alter the pool.
Twinleaf Town	Surf	20-40	90%	Level ranges show publisher minimum/maximum bounds; not every intermediate level necessarily occurs. Exact slot levels and conditional pool replacements are not fully verified., Requires Surf access.

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.


Start	Scratch	40	100	35
Start	Tail Whip	-	100	30
3	Water Gun	40	100	25
6	Confusion	50	100	25
9	Fury Swipes	18	80	15
12	Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.	60	100	20
15	Disable	-	100	20
18	Zen Headbutt	80	90	15
21	Screech	-	85	40
24	Aqua Tail	90	90	10
27	Soak	-	100	20
30	Psych Up The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.	-	-	10
34	Amnesia	-	-	20
36	Hydro Pump	110	80	5
39	Wonder Room	-	-	10

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


TM01	Focus Punch The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.	150	100	20
TM03	Water Pulse The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.	60	100	20
TM04	Calm Mind The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.	-	-	20
TM07	Hail The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.	-	-	10
TM13	Ice Beam The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.	90	100	10
TM14	Blizzard A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.	110	70	5
TM16	Light Screen A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.	-	-	30
TM17	Protect This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM18	Rain Dance The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.	-	-	5
TM23	Iron Tail The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.	100	75	15
TM28	Dig The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.	80	100	10
TM29	Psychic The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.	90	100	10
TM31	Brick Break The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.	75	100	15
TM32	Double Team By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.	-	-	15
TM40	Aerial Ace The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.	60	-	20
TM42	Facade This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.	70	100	20
TM44	Rest The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and heals any status conditions.	-	-	10
TM45	Attract If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.	-	100	15
TM49	Scald The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.	80	100	15
TM55	Brine If the target's HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.	65	100	10
TM56	Fling The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move's power and effects depend on the item.	-	100	10
TM58	Endure The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.	-	-	10
TM65	Shadow Claw The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.	70	100	15
TM70	Flash The user flashes a light that lowers the target's accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.	-	100	20
TM77	Psych Up The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.	-	-	10
TM82	Sleep Talk While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.	-	-	10
TM87	Swagger The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.	-	85	15
TM90	Substitute The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user's decoy.	-	-	10
TM95	Surf The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.	90	100	15
TM96	Strength The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.	80	100	15
TM98	Rock Smash The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.	40	100	15
TM99	Waterfall The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.	80	100	15

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.


Clear Smog	50	-	15
Confuse Ray	-	100	10
Cross Chop	100	80	5
Encore The user compels the target to keep using the move it encored for three turns.	-	100	5
Future Sight	120	100	10
Hypnosis	-	60	20
Psybeam	65	100	20
Simple Beam	-	100	15
Yawn	-	-	10

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Damp

Ability Slot 1

Prevents Self-Destruct, Explosion, and Aftermath from working while the Pokémon is in battle.

Cloud Nine

Ability Slot 2

Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.

Swift Swim(Hidden Ability)

Doubles Speed during rain.

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