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Psyduck

Psyduck

#43 in the Platinum Pokédex • Duck Pokémon

Psyduck

#43 in the Platinum 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

#43
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.
Pokédexes
Extended Sinnoh #43
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 Platinum box art

Pokémon Platinum

Overwhelmed by enigmatic abilities, it suffers a constant headache. It sometimes uses mysterious powers.

Evolution

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

Psyduck

#43

Level 33

Golduck

Golduck

#44

Encounters

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

Eterna City

Surfing20-3060%

-

Eterna City

Surfing20-3030%

-

Ravaged Path

Walking in tall grass or a cave420%

-

Ravaged Path

Walking in tall grass or a cave510%

-

Ravaged Path

Walking in tall grass or a cave65%

-

Ravaged Path

Surfing20-3060%

-

Oreburgh Gate

Oreburgh Gate (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave520%

-

Oreburgh Gate

Oreburgh Gate (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave610%

-

Oreburgh Gate

Oreburgh Gate (1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave75%

-

Oreburgh Gate

Oreburgh Gate (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave820%

-

Oreburgh Gate

Oreburgh Gate (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave910%

-

Oreburgh Gate

Oreburgh Gate (B1F)

Walking in tall grass or a cave105%

-

Oreburgh Gate

Oreburgh Gate (B1F)

Surfing20-3060%

-

Lake Verity

Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)

Surfing20-3060%

-

Lake Verity

Lake Verity (before Galactic intervention)

Surfing20-3030%

-

Lake Verity

Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)

Surfing20-3060%

-

Lake Verity

Lake Verity (after Galactic intervention)

Surfing20-3030%

-

Lake Valor

Walking in tall grass or a cave3810%

Not using PokéRadar

Lake Valor

Walking in tall grass or a cave395%

-

Lake Valor

Surfing20-3060%

-

Lake Valor

Surfing20-3030%

-

Lake Acuity

Walking in tall grass or a cave385%

-

Lake Acuity

Surfing20-3060%

-

Lake Acuity

Surfing20-3030%

-

Route 203

Road 203

Surfing20-3060%

-

Route 203

Road 203

Surfing20-3030%

-

Route 204

Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)

Surfing20-3060%

-

Route 204

Road 204 (south, towards Jubilife City)

Surfing20-3030%

-

Route 204

Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)

Surfing20-3060%

-

Route 204

Road 204 (north, towards Floaroma Town)

Surfing20-3030%

-

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Surfing20-3060%

-

Route 205

Road 205 (east, towards Eterna City)

Surfing20-3030%

-

Route 208

Road 208

Surfing2060%

-

Route 208

Road 208

Surfing2030%

-

Route 209

Road 209

Surfing20-3060%

-

Route 209

Road 209

Surfing20-3030%

-

Route 210

Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)

Surfing20-3060%

-

Route 210

Road 210 (west, towards Celestic Town)

Surfing20-3030%

-

Route 212

Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)

Surfing20-3060%

-

Route 212

Road 212 (north, towards Hearthome City)

Surfing20-3030%

-

Route 214

Road 214

Surfing20-3060%

-

Route 214

Road 214

Surfing20-3030%

-

Route 225

Road 225

Surfing35-455%

-

Route 225

Road 225

Surfing35-454%

-

Route 225

Road 225

Surfing35-451%

-

Twinleaf Town

Surfing20-3060%

-

Twinleaf Town

Surfing20-3030%

-

Celestic Town

Surfing20-3060%

-

Celestic Town

Surfing20-3030%

-

Resort Area

Surfing35-455%

-

Resort Area

Surfing35-454%

-

Resort Area

Surfing35-451%

-

Moves

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

Hard, pointed, and sharp claws rake the foe to inflict damage.

StartWater SportWaterStatus--15

The user soaks itself with water. The move weakens Fire-type moves while the user is in the battle.

5Tail WhipNormalStatus-10030

The user wags its tail cutely, making the foe less wary. The target’s Defense stat is lowered.

9Water GunWaterSpecial4010025

The foe is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

14DisableNormalStatus-8020

For several turns, this move prevents the foe from using the move it last used.

18ConfusionPsychicSpecial5010025

The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused.

22Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

27Fury SwipesNormalPhysical188015

The foe is raked with sharp claws or scythes for two to five times in quick succession.

31ScreechNormalStatus-8540

An earsplitting screech is emitted to sharply reduce the foe’s Defense stat.

35Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.

40Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.

44AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Def stat.

48Hydro PumpWaterSpecial120805

The foe is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure.

Machines

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

The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. It will fail if the user is hit before it is used.

TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

TM04Calm MindPsychicStatus--20

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM23Iron TailSteelPhysical1007515

The foe is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM28DigGroundPhysical8010010

The user burrows, then attacks on the second turn. It can also be used to exit dungeons.

TM29PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

TM31Brick BreakFightingPhysical7510015

The user attacks with tough fists, etc. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM45AttractNormalStatus-10015

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

TM55BrineWaterSpecial6510010

If the foe’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

TM56FlingDarkPhysical-10010

The user flings its held item at the foe to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack, leaving 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM65Shadow ClawGhostPhysical7010015

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

TM70FlashNormalStatus-10020

The user flashes a light that cuts the foe’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

TM77Psych UpNormalStatus--10

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.

TM78CaptivateNormalStatus-10020

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM03SurfWaterSpecial9510015

It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

HM04StrengthNormalPhysical8010015

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user slugs the foe with a shattering punch. It can also smash cracked boulders.

HM07WaterfallWaterPhysical8010015

The user charges the foe at an awesome speed. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Aqua TailWaterPhysical909010

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

DiveWaterPhysical8010010

A two-turn attack. The user dives underwater on the first turn, then hits on the next turn.

Ice PunchIcePhysical7510015

The foe is punched with an icy fist. It may leave the target frozen.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015

The user focuses its willpower to its head and rams the foe. It may also make the target flinch.

Breeding

Moves this Pokémon can inherit through breeding or similar methods.
Class
Description
Confuse RayGhostStatus-10010

The foe is exposed to a sinister ray that triggers confusion.

Cross ChopFightingPhysical100805

The user delivers a double chop with its forearms crossed. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

ForesightNormalStatus--40

Enables the user to hit a Ghost type with any type of move. It also enables the user to hit an evasive foe.

Future SightPsychicSpecial809015

Two turns after this move is used, the foe is attacked with a hunk of psychic energy.

HypnosisPsychicStatus-6020

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

Mud BombGroundSpecial658510

The user launches a hard-packed mud ball to attack. It may also lower the target’s accuracy.

PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020

The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused.

PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010

The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe’s Sp. Def stat.

RefreshNormalStatus--20

The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.

YawnNormalStatus--10

The user lets loose a huge yawn that lulls the foe into falling asleep on the next turn.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Damp

Ability Slot 1

Prevents combatants from self destructing.

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

Cloud Nine

Ability Slot 2

Eliminates the effects of weather.

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

#53

Persian

#44

Golduck

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