Type matchups
Damage Psyduck takes from each attacking type.
As a Water type, Psyduck has 2 weaknesses, 4 resistances and 0 immunities, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Water typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 50
- Attack
- 52
- Defense
- 48
- Sp. Atk
- 65
- Sp. Def
- 50
- Speed
- 55
- Total
- 320
Psyduck has a base stat total of 320, higher than 21% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (65) well above Attack (52), it works best as a special attacker. At 55 Speed it is slower than most Pokémon, which suits Trick Room teams. With 50 HP, 48 Defense and 50 Sp. Def it is frail.
Psyduck can have the abilities Damp, Cloud Nine and Swift Swim.
How to beat Psyduck
Psyduck takes 2× damage from Grass and Electric moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves are resisted.
Good counters: Wellspring Mask Ogerpon hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Hydrapple hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves. Alolan Exeggutor hits for 2× with Grass-type STAB and resists its Water moves.
Evolution
Psyduck is the first stage of a 2-stage line (Psyduck → Golduck) and evolves into Golduck.
Best counters to Psyduck
Other Water Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Psyduck weak to?
As a Water type, Psyduck takes super-effective damage from Grass and Electric moves.
What is Psyduck resistant to?
Psyduck resists Steel, Fire, Water and Ice moves.
What are the best counters to Psyduck?
Strong type-based picks include Wellspring Mask Ogerpon, Hydrapple and Alolan Exeggutor, which hit Psyduck with super-effective attacks.