Evolution
2 forms · linear chain
Weaknesses and type matchups
Psyduck is weak to Electric and Grass moves.
Psyduck's Water moves are super effective against Fire, Ground, and Rock types.
Pokédex entry
19 versionsSuffers perpetual headaches. If the agony grows too great, Psyduck's latent power erupts, contrary to Psyduck's intent. Ergo, I am exploring ways to ease the pain.
Psyduck in Japanese, Chinese, Korean and other languages
9 languages- JapaneseJapanese
- コダックkodakku
- Chinese (Simplified)Chinese (Simplified)
- 可达鸭kě dá yā
- KoreanKorean
- 고라파덕gorapadeok
- Chinese (Traditional)Chinese (Traditional)
- 可達鴨kě dá yā
- FrenchFrench
- Psykokwak
- GermanGerman
- Enton
- SpanishSpanish
- Psyduck
- ItalianItalian
- Psyduck
- EnglishEnglish
- Psyduck
What Psyduck’s name means
duck in 5 languages2 languages build the name from duck.
Chinese
可达鸭可達鴨kě dá yā
可达可達kědásound only
鸭鴨yāduck
German
Enton
Enteduck
In the other languages
English
Psyduck
psychic
duck
Japanese
コダックkodakku
子koyoung
duckEnglish
Korean
고라파덕gorapadeok
골golhead
아프다apeudahurt
duckEnglish
French
Psykokwak
psychiquepsychic
couacquack
Spanish and Italian use the English name. Pokémon names are never officially explained. These are the readings most widely agreed on.
Where to find Psyduck
20 gamesScarlet · Violet
- Inlet Grotto In the overworld Lv. 5
- Mesagoza In the overworld Lv. 5-11
- South Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 5-8
- Pokémon League In the overworld Lv. 7-12
- South Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 7-14
- South Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 10-16
- West Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 13-19
- South Province (Area Five) In the overworld Lv. 16-23
- South Province (Area Four) In the overworld Lv. 16-23
- East Province (Area One) In the overworld Lv. 18-23
- Asado Desert In the overworld Lv. 19-23
- East Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 19-26
- East Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 22-29
- West Province (Area Two) In the overworld Lv. 22-35
- Tagtree Thicket In the overworld Lv. 26-32
- West Province (Area Three) In the overworld Lv. 28-35
- Glaseado Mountain In the overworld Lv. 34-37
- Montenevera In the overworld Lv. 34-37
- Alfornada Cavern In the overworld Lv. 37
- South Province (Area Six) In the overworld Lv. 37
- South Province (Area One) Fixed encounter Lv. 4
- Paldea Tera Raid Battle Lv. 20
Legends: Arceus
- Obsidian Fieldlands: The Heartwood In the overworld Lv. 13-16
- Obsidian Fieldlands: Tidewater Dam In the overworld Lv. 13-16
- Obsidian Fieldlands: The Heartwood Mass outbreak Lv. 15-17
- Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog In the overworld Lv. 17-32
- Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands In the overworld Lv. 17-22
- Crimson Mirelands: Mirelands Camp In the overworld Lv. 17-20
- Crimson Mirelands: Solaceon Ruins In the overworld Lv. 17-20
- Crimson Mirelands: Gapejaw Bog Mass outbreak Lv. 22
- Crimson Mirelands: Golden Lowlands Mass outbreak Lv. 22
- Crimson Mirelands: Mirelands Camp Mass outbreak Lv. 22
- Cobalt Coastlands: Bathers’ Lagoon In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Cobalt Coastlands: Hideaway Bay In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Cobalt Coastlands: Tranquility Cove In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Coronet Highlands: Celestica Trail In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Coronet Highlands: Heavenward Lookout In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Coronet Highlands: Lonely Spring In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Coronet Highlands: Mountain Camp In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Coronet Highlands: Sonorous Path In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Coronet Highlands: Wayward Wood In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Crimson Mirelands: Holm of Trials In the overworld Lv. 29-32
- Cobalt Coastlands Mass outbreak Lv. 30-47
- Crimson Mirelands Mass outbreak Lv. 30-47
Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl
- Ravaged Path Grass or cave Lv. 5
- Oreburgh Gate Grass or cave Lv. 8-10
- Fountainspring Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Riverbank Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Route 208 Grass or cave Lv. 16-18
- Spacious Cave Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Still-Water Cavern Grand Underground Lv. 16-63
- Celestic Town Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Eterna City Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Great Marsh Grass or cave Lv. 20-26
- Great Marsh Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Lake Acuity Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Lake Valor Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Lake Verity Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Oreburgh Gate Surfing Lv. 20-30
- Ravaged Path Surfing Lv. 20-30
- Route 203 Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Route 204 Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Route 205 Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Route 208 Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Route 209 Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Route 210 Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Route 212 Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Route 214 Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Twinleaf Town Surfing Lv. 20-40
- Route 210 Grass or cave Lv. 25
- Lake Acuity Grass or cave Lv. 34-36
- Lake Valor Grass or cave Lv. 35-36
Every Pokémon in Brilliant Diamond · Shining Pearl →Route map →
Sword · Shield
- Challenge Beach In the overworld Lv. 10-15
- Brawlers' Cave In the overworld Lv. 13-60 Certain weather Later in the story
- Challenge Beach Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-40
- Courageous Cavern Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-40
- Forest of Focus Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-40
- Soothing Wetlands Max Raid Battle Lv. 15-40
Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee
- Route 24 In the overworld Lv. 7-12
- Route 4 In the overworld Lv. 7-12
- Route 25 In the overworld Lv. 9-14
- Route 6 In the overworld Lv. 11-16
- Route 17 In the overworld Lv. 33-38
- Cerulean Cave In the overworld Lv. 51-56
Every Pokémon in Let's Go Pikachu · Let's Go Eevee →Route map →
Ultra Sun · Ultra Moon
- Sandy Cave Grass or cave Lv. 6-9 30%
- Seaward Cave Grass or cave Lv. 9-12 30%
- Brooklet Hill Surfing Lv. 14-17 20%
- Brooklet Hill Grass or cave Lv. 14-17 20%
- Ten Carat Hill Grass or cave Lv. 11-14 10%
- Malie Garden Grass or cave Lv. 25-28 10%
- Seaward Cave Surfing Lv. 15-18 5%
Sun · Moon
- Brooklet Hill Grass or cave Lv. 14-17 30%
- Brooklet Hill Surfing Lv. 14-17 20%
- Seaward Cave Surfing Lv. 15-18 20%
- Malie Garden Grass or cave Lv. 24-27 10%
Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire
- Safari Zone Surfing Lv. 20-30 100%
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 27-29 20%
- Safari Zone Horde Lv. 15 5%
X · Y
- Route 22 Surfing Lv. 25-27 95%
- Route 22 Grass or cave Lv. 6-26 20%
- Route 7 Horde Lv. 7
Black 2 · White 2
- Floccesy Ranch Grass or cave Lv. 5 10%
HeartGold · SoulSilver
- Ilex Forest Surfing Lv. 5-20 90%
- Route 6 Surfing Lv. 5-10 90%
- Route 35 Surfing Lv. 10-25 90%
- Cerulean Cave Surfing Lv. 35-40 90%
- Seafoam Islands Good Rod Lv. 20 30%
- Safari Zone Surfing Lv. 16-17 20%
- Seafoam Islands Grass or cave Lv. 26-34 20%
- Safari Zone Grass or cave Lv. 15-16 20% Night
Platinum
- Celestic Town Surfing Lv. 20-30 90%
- Eterna City Surfing Lv. 20-30 90%
- Lake Acuity Surfing Lv. 20-30 90%
- Lake Valor Surfing Lv. 20-30 90%
- Lake Verity Surfing Lv. 20-30 90%
- Route 203 Surfing Lv. 20-30 90%
- Route 204 Surfing Lv. 20-30 90%
- Route 205 Surfing Lv. 20-30 90%
- Route 208 Surfing Lv. 20 90%
- Route 209 Surfing Lv. 20-30 90%
- Route 210 Surfing Lv. 20-30 90%
- Route 212 Surfing Lv. 20-30 90%
- Route 214 Surfing Lv. 20-30 90%
- Twinleaf Town Surfing Lv. 20-30 90%
- Oreburgh Gate Surfing Lv. 20-30 60%
- Ravaged Path Surfing Lv. 20-30 60%
- Ravaged Path Grass or cave Lv. 4-6 35%
- Oreburgh Gate Grass or cave Lv. 5-10 35%
- Resort Area Surfing Lv. 35-45 10%
- Route 225 Surfing Lv. 35-45 10%
- Lake Valor Grass or cave Lv. 38-39 10%
- Lake Acuity Grass or cave Lv. 38 5%
Diamond · Pearl
- Celestic Town Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Eterna City Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Lake Acuity Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Lake Valor Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Lake Verity Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Route 203 Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Route 204 Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Route 205 Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Route 208 Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Route 209 Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Route 210 Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Route 212 Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Route 214 Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Twinleaf Town Surfing Lv. 20-40 90%
- Oreburgh Gate Grass or cave Lv. 8-10 30%
- Oreburgh Gate Surfing Lv. 20-30 30%
- Ravaged Path Surfing Lv. 20-30 30%
- Route 208 Grass or cave Lv. 16-18 20%
- Route 210 Grass or cave Lv. 25 20%
- Lake Acuity Grass or cave Lv. 34-36 20%
- Lake Valor Grass or cave Lv. 35-36 20%
- Great Marsh Grass or cave Lv. 20-26 8%
- Great Marsh Surfing Lv. 20-40 5%
- Ravaged Path Grass or cave Lv. 5 2%
FireRed · LeafGreen
- Fuchsia City Surfing Lv. 20-40 100% FireRed
- Route 22 Surfing Lv. 20-40 100% FireRed
- Route 23 Surfing Lv. 20-40 100% FireRed
- Route 25 Surfing Lv. 20-40 100% FireRed
- Route 6 Surfing Lv. 20-40 100% FireRed
- Safari Zone Surfing Lv. 20-40 100% FireRed
- Viridian City Surfing Lv. 20-40 100% FireRed
- Celadon City Surfing Lv. 5-40 99% FireRed
- Berry Forest Surfing Lv. 5-40 95% FireRed
- Cape Brink Surfing Lv. 5-40 95% FireRed
- Cerulean Cave Surfing Lv. 30-60 65% FireRed
- Seafoam Islands Grass or cave Lv. 26-33 55% FireRed
- Four Island Surfing Lv. 5-35 30% FireRed
- Icefall Cave Surfing Lv. 5-35 30% FireRed
- Berry Forest Super Rod Lv. 15-35 5% FireRed
- Cape Brink Super Rod Lv. 15-35 5% FireRed
- Cerulean Cave Super Rod Lv. 15-35 5% FireRed
- Four Island Super Rod Lv. 15-35 5% FireRed
- Fuchsia City Super Rod Lv. 15-35 5% FireRed
- Icefall Cave Super Rod Lv. 15-35 5% FireRed
- Route 22 Super Rod Lv. 15-35 5% FireRed
- Route 23 Super Rod Lv. 15-35 5% FireRed
- Route 25 Super Rod Lv. 15-35 5% FireRed
- Route 6 Super Rod Lv. 15-35 5% FireRed
- Ruin Valley Super Rod Lv. 15-35 5% FireRed
- Viridian City Super Rod Lv. 15-35 5% FireRed
- Berry Forest Grass or cave Lv. 31 5% FireRed
- Bond Bridge Grass or cave Lv. 31 5% FireRed
- Cape Brink Grass or cave Lv. 31 5% FireRed
- Treasure Beach Grass or cave Lv. 31 5% FireRed
- Kindle Road Grass or cave Lv. 34 5% FireRed
- Canyon Entrance Grass or cave Lv. 41 5% FireRed
- Five Isle Meadow Grass or cave Lv. 41 5% FireRed
- Icefall Cave Grass or cave Lv. 41 5% FireRed
- Ruin Valley Grass or cave Lv. 41 5% FireRed
- Water Path Grass or cave Lv. 41 5% FireRed
- Safari Zone Super Rod Lv. 15-35 4% FireRed
- Seafoam Islands Super Rod Lv. 15-25 4% FireRed
- Seafoam Islands Surfing Lv. 30-40 4% FireRed
- Bond Bridge Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Cerulean City Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Cinnabar Island Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Five Island Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Five Isle Meadow Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Green Path Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Kindle Road Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Memorial Pillar Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- One Island Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Outcast Island Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Pallet Town Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Resort Gorgeous Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Route 10 Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Route 11 Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Route 12 Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Route 13 Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Route 19 Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Route 20 Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Route 21 Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Route 24 Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Route 4 Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- S.S. Anne Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Tanoby Ruins Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Trainer Tower Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Treasure Beach Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Vermilion City Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Water Labyrinth Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
- Water Path Super Rod Lv. 25-35 1% FireRed
Crystal
- Route 6 Surfing Lv. 5-14 90%
- Ilex Forest Surfing Lv. 10-19 90%
- Route 35 Surfing Lv. 15-24 90%
- National Park Grass or cave Lv. 12 30% Night
- Ilex Forest Grass or cave Lv. 7 10% Night
- Route 6 Grass or cave Lv. 15 10% Night
Gold · Silver
- Route 6 Surfing Lv. 5-14 90%
- Ilex Forest Surfing Lv. 10-19 90%
- Route 35 Surfing Lv. 15-24 90%
Red · Blue
- Seafoam Islands Grass or cave Lv. 28-33 35%
- Cerulean City Super Rod Lv. 15 33%
- Route 24 Super Rod Lv. 15 33%
- Route 25 Super Rod Lv. 15 33%
- Safari Zone Super Rod Lv. 15 25%
Moves Psyduck learns
70 movesLevel up · 14
TM · 55
TM001Take Down⚔TM007Protect◆TM011Water Pulse✦TM012Low Kick⚔TM016Psybeam✦TM017Confuse Ray◆TM018Thief⚔TM020Trailblaze⚔TM022Chilling Water✦TM025Facade⚔TM032Swift✦TM034Icy Wind✦TM035Mud Shot✦TM039Low Sweep⚔TM043Fling⚔TM047Endure◆TM050Rain Dance◆TM054Psyshock✦TM055Dig⚔TM058Brick Break⚔TM059Zen Headbutt⚔TM061Shadow Claw⚔TM066Body Slam⚔TM069Ice Punch⚔TM070Sleep Talk◆TM075Light Screen◆TM077Waterfall⚔TM080Metronome◆TM085Rest◆TM087Taunt◆TM098Skill Swap◆TM103Substitute◆TM110Liquidation⚔TM120Psychic✦TM122Encore◆TM123Surf✦TM128Amnesia◆TM129Calm Mind◆TM130Helping Hand◆TM135Ice Beam✦TM140Nasty Plot◆TM142Hydro Pump✦TM143Blizzard✦TM171Tera Blast✦TM174Haze◆TM181Knock Off⚔TM184Vacuum Wave✦TM192Focus Punch⚔TM196Flip Turn⚔TM203Psych Up◆TM204Double-Edge⚔TM205Endeavor⚔TM208Whirlpool✦TM209Muddy Water✦TM228Psychic Noise✦