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Psyduck in Pokémon Gold & Silver

#138 in the Gold and Silver Pokédex • Duck Pokémon

Psyduck in the National Pokédex
Psyduck sprite

Normal

Shiny Psyduck sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Gold

It has mystical powers but doesn't recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.

Pokémon Silver

If its chronic headache peaks, it may exhibit odd powers. It seems unable to recall such an episode.

Pokémon details

Type

Water

Category

Duck Pokémon

Height

0.8 m (2'07")

Weight

19.6 kg (43.2 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0054

Psyduck in Other Games

National Dex page

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

Min

Max

HP

50

210

303

Attack

52

109

202

Defense

48

101

194

Sp. Atk

65

135

228

Sp. Def

50

105

198

Speed

55

115

208

Total

320

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes 15 DVs and maxed Stat Experience; min assumes 0 DVs and no Stat Experience. Special Attack and Special Defense share a DV and Stat Experience.

Type-only matchups for Psyduck, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Stat Experience is gained in five stats. Special is shared by Special Attack and Special Defense; each stat can reach 65,535.
Pokédexes
Original Johto #138
Stat Experience
50 HP, 52 Atk, 48 Def, 55 Spe, 65 Special
Catch rate
190
Base Exp.
80

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20 (5,120 nominal steps; actual hatching varies)

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

Psyduck

#138

Level 33

Golduck

Golduck

#139

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
Gold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ilex Forest

Surfing10-1430%

-

Ilex Forest

Surfing15-1960%

-

Route 35

Road 35

Surfing15-1930%

-

Route 35

Road 35

Surfing20-2460%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Surfing10-1460%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Surfing5-930%

-

Silver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Ilex Forest

Surfing10-1430%

-

Ilex Forest

Surfing15-1960%

-

Route 35

Road 35

Surfing15-1930%

-

Route 35

Road 35

Surfing20-2460%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Surfing10-1460%

-

Route 6

Road 6

Surfing5-930%

-

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartScratch

Scratches with sharp claws.

Normal4010035
5Tail Whip

Lowers the foe's DEFENSE.

Normal-10030
10Disable

Disables the foe's most recent move.

Normal-5520
16Confusion

An attack that may cause confusion.

Psychic5010025
23Screech

Sharply reduces the foe's DEFENSE.

Normal-8540
31Psych Up

Copies the foe's stat changes.

Normal--10
40Fury Swipes

Quickly scratches 2-5 times.

Normal188015
50Hydro Pump

A powerful water-type attack.

Water120805

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Gold and Silver.
Class
TM01Dynamic Punch

An attack that always confuses.

Fighting100505
TM02Headbutt

An attack that may make foe flinch.

Normal7010015
TM03Curse

Works differently for ghost-types.

???--10
TM06Toxic

A poison move with increasing damage.

Poison-8510
TM08Rock Smash

An attack that may lower DEFENSE.

Fighting2010015
TM09Psych Up

Copies the foe's stat changes.

Normal--10
TM10Hidden Power

The power varies with the Pokémon.

Type varies by DVs

31–7010015
TM13Snore

An attack useable only while asleep.

Normal4010015
TM14Blizzard

An attack that may freeze the foe.

Ice120705
TM16Icy Wind

An icy attack that lowers SPEED.

Ice559515
TM17Protect

Foils attack that turn. It may fail.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

Boosts water-type moves for 5 turns.

Water--5
TM20Endure

Always leaves at least 1HP.

Normal--10
TM21Frustration

An attack based on lack of loyalty.

Normal-10020
TM23Iron Tail

An attack that may reduce DEFENSE.

Steel1007515
TM27Return

An attack that is based on loyalty.

Normal-10020
TM28Dig

1st turn: Burrow 2nd turn: Attack

Ground6010010
TM31Mud-Slap

Reduces the foe's accuracy.

Ground2010010
TM32Double Team

Heightens evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM33Ice Punch

An icy punch. May cause freezing.

Ice7510015
TM34Swagger

Causes confusion and raises ATTACK.

Normal-9015
TM35Sleep Talk

Randomly attacks while asleep.

Normal--10
TM39Swift

An attack that never misses.

Normal60-20
TM44Rest

Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

Makes the opposite gender infatuated.

Normal-10015
HM03Surf

A strong water-type attack.

Water9510015
HM04Strength

A powerful physical attack.

Normal8010015
HM05Flash

Blinds the foe to reduce accuracy.

Normal-7020
HM06Whirlpool

Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.

Water157015
HM07Waterfall

An aquatic charge attack.

Water8010015

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Foresight

Negates accuracy reduction moves.

Normal-10040
Future Sight

An attack that hits on 3rd turn.

Psychic809015
Hypnosis

May put the foe to sleep.

Psychic-6020
Ice Beam

An attack that may freeze the foe.

Ice9510010
Light Screen

Ups SPCL.DEF with a wall of light.

Psychic--30
Psybeam

An attack that may confuse the foe.

Psychic6510020
Psychic

An attack that may lower SPCL.DEF.

Psychic9010010

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