Stats & Training
Psyduck's stats barely vary. None sit in respectable range with no real gaps. It's a blank slate for EV investment. Worth 1 Sp. Atk EV, medium-fast 1M XP curve to max.
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Psyduck Weakness
Type-wise, Psyduck takes extra damage from Electric and Grass. It resists 4 types, giving it decent defensive coverage. Only 2 weaknesses makes it relatively easy to build around defensively.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Ice, Steel |
In Legends: Arceus, Zarude's Close Combat hits Psyduck for 61-72%. Regieleki threatens a KO with Thunderbolt (118-139%). Kartana deals 45-54% with Knock Off.
 Zarude DarkGrass | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLeafguard ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Zarude builds →U Turn36-42% Close Combat61-72% | ||
 Regieleki Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityTransistor ItemMagnet NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Regieleki builds →Volt Switch 2x92-108%KO Electroweb 2x73-86% Thunderbolt 2x118-139%KO | ||
 Kartana GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBeastboost ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Kartana builds →Knock Off45-54% | ||
 Rotom ElectricGhost | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemAssault Vest NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Psyduck View Rotom builds →Dark Pulse34-40% Discharge 2x101-120%KO Hex41-49% | ||
Legends: Arceus Evolution
Psyduck evolves into Golduck. It's a two-stage chain with the method shown below. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. Evolving adds up to 180 stat points total. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Arceus Psyduck Best Moveset
Eviolite makes Psyduck bulkier than you'd expect from something that still evolves. Max Sp. Atk and Speed EVs with Modest nature handle the stat profile. The remaining moves keeps it from being passive.
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
Psyduck's movepool balances level-up moves with TM options. Consistent STAB comes from Hydro Pump and Aqua Tail, and coverage across 7 types keeps opponents from switching in for free. No major gaps here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Legends: Arceus Psyduck Locations
Psyduck starts showing up in mid-game routes at decent spawn rates across 7 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Psyduck in Legends: Arceus
Walking encounters at walking across 7 spots for Psyduck. Sorted by progression so you can see what's reachable at your current point in the game.
Psyduck Guide
Psyduck evolves into Golduck at level 33. One evolution, no branching. Solid jump from 320 BST.
Psyduck evolves into Golduck at level 33. Takes some grinding. Plan your team around the mid-game wait.
In Legends: Arceus, Psyduck does the job early-game if you need a Water type on your team. Evolve it into Golduck before the later gyms and it holds up fine through the story.
Psyduck is catchable in Legends: Arceus. Check the Locations section above for specific routes, encounter rates, and methods. It also appears in 20 other games across the series.
Game Availability
Psyduck has been part of the series since Red & Blue, appearing in 21 titles across all 10 generations. As a Gen 1 original, it's one of the most consistently available Pokemon in the franchise.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves