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Psyduck

Psyduck

#158 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Duck Pokémon

Psyduck

#158 in the Hoenn Pokédex • Duck Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

50

210

304

Attack

52

98

223

Defense

48

90

214

Sp. Atk

65

121

251

Sp. Def

50

94

218

Speed

55

103

229

Total

320

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Persian

Golduck

Psyduck normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Psyduck sprite

Shiny

Psyduck

Duck Pokémon

#158
Water

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)

Abilities

DampCloud Nine

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Psyduck takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Electric

Grass

Resists

Fire

0.5×

Water

0.5×

Ice

0.5×

Steel

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
EV yield
1 SpA
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
64

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Water 1Field
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon Emerald box art

Pokémon Emerald

When its headache intensifies, it starts using strange powers. However, it has no recollection of its powers, so it always looks befuddled and bewildered.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Psyduck

Psyduck

#158

Level 33

Golduck

Golduck

#159

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)

Surfing20-3060%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)

Surfing20-3030%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (NW/mach bike area)

Surfing30-355%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (SW)

Surfing20-3060%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (SW)

Surfing20-3030%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (SW)

Surfing30-355%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (SW)

Surfing30-354%

-

Safari Zone

Safari Zone (SW)

Surfing30-351%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartScratchNormalPhysical4010035

Scratches the foe with sharp claws.

StartWater SportWaterStatus--15

The user becomes soaked to raise resistance to fire.

5Tail WhipNormalStatus-10030

Wags the tail to lower the foe’s DEFENSE.

10DisableNormalStatus-5520

Psychically disables one of the foe’s moves.

16ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

A psychic attack that may cause confusion.

23ScreechNormalStatus-8540

Emits a screech to sharply reduce the foe’s DEFENSE.

31Psych UpNormalStatus--10

Copies the foe’s effect(s) and gives to the user.

40Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

Rakes the foe with sharp claws, etc., 2 to 5 times.

50Hydro PumpWaterSpecial120805

Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Emerald.
Class
Description
TM01Focus PunchFightingPhysical15010020

A powerful loyalty attack. The user flinches if hit.

TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.

TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

Raises SP. ATK and SP. DEF by focusing the mind.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalPhysical110015

The effectiveness varies with the user.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

Blasts the foe with an icy beam that may freeze it.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

Hits the foe with an icy storm that may freeze it.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

Boosts the power of WATER- type moves for 5 turns.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that is stronger if the TRAINER is disliked.

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower DEFENSE.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

An attack that increases in power with friendship.

TM28DigGroundPhysical6010010

Digs underground the first turn and strikes next turn.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

Boosts ATTACK when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

An attack with effects that vary by location.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.

HM05FlashNormalStatus-7020

Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical2010015

A rock-crushing attack that may lower DEFENSE.

HM07WaterfallWaterSpecial8010015

Charges the foe with speed to climb waterfalls.

HM08DiveWaterSpecial6010010

Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Body SlamNormalPhysical8510015

A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.

CounterFightingPhysical-10020

Retaliates any physical hit with double the power.

Double-EdgeNormalPhysical12010015

A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

Dynamic PunchFightingPhysical100505

Powerful and sure to cause confusion, but inaccurate.

EndureNormalStatus--10

Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP.

Ice PunchIceSpecial7510015

An icy punch that may freeze the foe.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

A chilling attack that lowers the foe’s SPEED.

Mega KickNormalPhysical120755

An extremely powerful kick with intense force.

Mega PunchNormalPhysical808520

A strong punch thrown with incredible power.

MimicNormalStatus--10

Copies a move used by the foe during one battle.

Mud-SlapGroundPhysical2010010

Hurls mud in the foe’s face to reduce its accuracy.

Psych UpNormalStatus--10

Copies the foe’s effect(s) and gives to the user.

Seismic TossFightingPhysical-10020

Inflicts damage identical to the user’s level.

Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

Uses an available move randomly while asleep.

SnoreNormalPhysical4010015

A loud attack that can be used only while asleep.

SubstituteNormalStatus--10

Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user’s maximum HP.

SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises ATTACK.

SwiftNormalPhysical60-20

Sprays star-shaped rays that never miss.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Cross ChopFightingPhysical100805

A double-chopping attack. High critical-hit ratio.

ForesightNormalStatus--40

Negates the foe’s efforts to heighten evasiveness.

Future SightPsychicSpecial809015

Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later.

HypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep.

Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

Creates a wall of light that lowers SP. ATK damage.

PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.

PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

A powerful psychic attack that may lower SP. DEF.

RefreshNormalStatus--20

Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Damp

Prevents self-destruction.

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

Cloud Nine

Negates weather effects.

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

#53

Persian

#159

Golduck

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