Pokemon Legends Arceus Psyduck | Locations, Moves, Stats

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Psyduck

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Hisuian Pokedex: #068

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.

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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).

Psyduck Stats
Rank	Stat	Value
F	HP	50
E	Attack	52
F	Defense	48
D	Special Attack	65
F	Special Defense	50
F	Speed	55
F	Total	320

Psyduck Details
Psyduck	Detail
Best Nature	Mild ↑ +10% Special Attack ↓ -10% Defense
Liked Foods	Hearty Grains Plump Beans
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	Field Water 1

Psyduck Abilities
Abilities	Description
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.

Psyduck Evolutions
Base Form		Evolution Requirement	First Evolution
Psyduck		Level 33 →	Golduck

Psyduck Evolution Stat Changes
Evolutions	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
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.

Obsidian Fieldlands Psyduck Locations
Pokemon Spawns	Location	How To Catch
Psyduck Lv. 13 - 16	Obsidian Fieldlands The Heartwood	On Land Common
Psyduck Lv. 15 - 17	Obsidian Fieldlands The Heartwood	Mass Outbreaks Very Common
Golduck Lv. 33 - 35	Obsidian Fieldlands The Heartwood	Mass Outbreaks Very Common

Crimson Mirelands Psyduck Locations
Pokemon Spawns	Location	How To Catch
Psyduck Lv. 17 - 20	Crimson Mirelands Golden Lowlands	On Land Very Common
Psyduck Lv. 19 - 22	Crimson Mirelands Gapejaw Bog	On Land Very Common
Psyduck Lv. 21 - 32	Crimson Mirelands Holm of Trials	On Land Very Common
Golduck Lv. 21 - 36	Crimson Mirelands Holm of Trials	On Land Common
Psyduck Lv. 24 - 22	Crimson Mirelands Golden Lowlands	Mass Outbreaks Very Common
Golduck Lv. 33 - 35	Crimson Mirelands Golden Lowlands	Mass Outbreaks Very Common

Coronet Highlands Psyduck Locations
Pokemon Spawns	Location	How To Catch
Psyduck Lv. 18 - 32	Coronet Highlands Wayward Wood	On Land Common
Golduck Lv. 18 - 38	Coronet Highlands Wayward Wood	On Land Very Common
Golduck Lv. 29 - 40	Coronet Highlands Lonely Spring	On Land Very Common
Psyduck Lv. 29 - 40	Coronet Highlands Lonely Spring	On Land Rare

Cobalt Coastlands Psyduck Locations
Pokemon Spawns	Location	How To Catch
Psyduck Lv. 29 - 32	Cobalt Coastlands Bathers' Lagoon	On Land Very Common
Golduck Lv. 29 - 36	Cobalt Coastlands Bathers' Lagoon	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.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to use for Psyduck Weaknesses

Psyduck Type Weakness
Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Grass Electric
0.5x Less Damage	Steel Fire Water Ice
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Psyduck Weak Against?

Psyduck Weak Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Shaymin Sky
S	Shaymin Land
S	Thundurus
S	Thundurus Therian
A	Electivire

What pokemon is Psyduck Strong Against?

Psyduck Strong Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Dialga
S	Palkia
S	Origin Dialga
S	Origin Palkia
S	Heatran

How To Complete Psyduck Research Tasks in PLA


Research Task	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Task 4	Task 5
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.

Psyduck Best Moves
Level	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
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.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in Bold

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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.

Psyduck Level Up Moves
Level	Move	Description
1 (10)	Bubble	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Special May lower opponent's Speed.
6 (15)	Confusion	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May confuse opponent.
11 (20)	Water Pulse	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
18 (28)	Hypnosis	Power: — Acc: 60 PP: 20 Status Puts opponent to sleep.
25 (35)	Zen Headbutt	Power: 80 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
34 (45)	Aqua Tail	Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
43 (54)	Hydro Pump	Power: 165 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Special 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.

Psyduck Move Shop Moves
Move Shop	Description
Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Swift	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Tri Attack	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May paralyze, burn or freeze opponent.
Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
Ice Punch	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May freeze opponent.
Zen Headbutt	Power: 80 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Water Pulse	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
Icy Wind	Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Speed.
Aqua Tail	Power: 135 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
Psychic	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.

Pokemon similar to Psyduck based on

Water Type

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TIER	Pokemon	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

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Last updated 8 months ago on May 31, 2022 by RankedBoost