Pokemon Legends Arceus Psyduck is a Water Type Duck Pokémon with a Medium Fast growth rate and a 1 Special Attack EV Yield. Psyduck can be found with Damp, Cloud Nine and Swift Swim as an Ability; we recommend the Mild Nature, based on 320 total combined Base Stats in PLA.
Psyduck Stats and Abilities
Based on Psyduck Base IVs we consider this pokemon F-Tier choice. Psyduck Highest IV Stat is Special Attack (65) and the Lowest being Defense (48).
Rank | Stat | Value |
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F | HP | 50 |
E | Attack | 52 |
F | Defense | 48 |
D | Special Attack | 65 |
F | Special Defense | 50 |
F | Speed | 55 |
F | Total | 320 |
Psyduck | Detail |
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Best Nature | Mild ↑ +10% Special Attack↓ -10% Defense |
Liked Foods | |
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance | 15% Ball of Mud ![]() 40% Medicinal Leek ![]() |
Catch Rate | 190 (24.8% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Egg Groups | ![]() ![]() |
Abilities | Description |
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Ability 1 | Damp Damp prevents all Pokémon on the field from using the moves Selfdestruct and Explosion. It also prevents damage (to the Damp Pokémon only) from the ability Aftermath. |
Ability 2 | Cloud Nine Cloud Nine suppresses all effects brought on by weather, including move power increases, end-of-turn damage, accuracy changes, relevant abilities and so on. |
Hidden Ability | Swift Swim Swift Swim doubles the ability-bearer's Speed during rain. |
How To Evolve Psyduck in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Psyduck requires (Level 33) to evolve into Golduck.
Evolutions | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
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![]() Psyduck | 320 | 50 | 52 | 65 | 48 | 50 | 55 |
Stat Change | +180 | +30 | +30 | +30 | +30 | +30 | +30 |
![]() Golduck | 500 | 80 | 82 | 95 | 78 | 80 | 85 |

Where To Find Psyduck Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus
List of Locations where you can find and catch Psyduck in PLA.
Psyduck has 4 spawn locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. 29 - 36 Golduck, within the Bathers' Lagoon location via On Land.



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Psyduck Lv. 13 - 16 | On Land Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Psyduck Lv. 15 - 17 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Golduck Lv. 33 - 35 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Psyduck Lv. 17 - 20 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Psyduck Lv. 19 - 22 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Psyduck Lv. 21 - 32 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Golduck Lv. 21 - 36 | On Land Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Psyduck Lv. 24 - 22 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Golduck Lv. 33 - 35 | Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Psyduck Lv. 18 - 32 | On Land Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Golduck Lv. 18 - 38 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Golduck Lv. 29 - 40 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Psyduck Lv. 29 - 40 | On Land Rare ![]() ![]() ![]() |



Pokemon Spawns | Location | How To Catch |
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![]() Psyduck Lv. 29 - 32 | On Land Very Common ![]() ![]() ![]() | |
![]() Golduck Lv. 29 - 36 | On Land Common ![]() ![]() ![]() |

Pokemon LA Psyduck Weakness
Psyduck is a Water Type pokemon. This will cause Psyduck to take More Damage from Grass, Electric Type Moves, and Less Damage from Steel, Fire, Water, Ice Type moves.
Damage | Types |
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4.0x More Damage | |
2.0x More Damage | ![]() ![]() |
0.5x Less Damage | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
0.25x Less Damage | |
Immune to Damage |
What pokemon is Psyduck Weak Against?
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What pokemon is Psyduck Strong Against?
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How To Complete Psyduck Research Tasks in PLA
Research Task | Task 1 | Task 2 | Task 3 | Task 4 | Task 5 | Task 6 | Task 7 |
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Number caught | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Number of heavy specimens caught | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
Number defeated | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Number of you've defeated with Electric-type moves | 1 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | ||
Times you have seen it use Confusion | 1 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 25 | ||
Times you've given it food | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | ||
Number you've evolved | 1 |

Best Psyduck Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus
Best Moveset for Psyduck Lv Up Moves based on Power.
Level | Best Moves | Type | Class | Power | Acc | PP | Effect |
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43 | Hydro Pump | ![]() | Special | 165 | 80 | 5 | The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
34 | Aqua Tail | ![]() | Physical | 135 | 90 | 10 | The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. |
25 | Zen Headbutt | ![]() | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 | May cause flinching. |
11 | Water Pulse | ![]() | Special | 90 | 100 | 20 | May confuse opponent. |
Psyduck Level Up Moves in PLA
List of Moves Psyduck can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.
Level | Move | Description |
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1 (10) | Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 ![]() May lower opponent's Speed. | |
6 (15) | Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 25 ![]() May confuse opponent. | |
11 (20) | Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. | |
18 (28) | Power: — Acc: 60 PP: 20 ![]() Puts opponent to sleep. | |
25 (35) | Power: 80 Acc: 90 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
34 (45) | Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. | |
43 (54) | Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 ![]() The target is blasted by a huge volume of water launched under great pressure. |
Psyduck Move Shop Attacks in PLA
List of Moves Psyduck can learn from the Move Shop.
Move Shop | Description |
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Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. | |
Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness. | |
Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May paralyze, burn or freeze opponent. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 ![]() Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense. | |
Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 ![]() User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed. | |
Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() May freeze opponent. | |
Power: 80 Acc: 90 PP: 15 ![]() May cause flinching. | |
Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 ![]() High critical hit ratio. | |
Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 ![]() May lower opponent's Defense. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 ![]() May confuse opponent. | |
Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 ![]() Lowers opponent's Speed. | |
Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 ![]() The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May freeze opponent. | |
Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 ![]() May lower opponent's Special Defense. |

TIER | Pokemon | Type | Total | HP | Attack | Special Attack | Defense | Special Defense | Speed |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
S | ![]() Origin Palkia | ![]() ![]() | 680 | 90 | 100 | 150 | 100 | 120 | 120 |
S | ![]() Palkia | ![]() ![]() | 680 | 90 | 120 | 150 | 100 | 120 | 100 |
S | ![]() Manaphy | ![]() | 600 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
A | ![]() Gyarados | ![]() ![]() | 540 | 95 | 125 | 60 | 79 | 100 | 81 |
A | ![]() Empoleon | ![]() ![]() | 530 | 84 | 86 | 111 | 88 | 101 | 60 |







































