Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Zen Headbutt Cross Chop
Cross Chop costs 50 energy for 50 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Psyduck takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 354
- Buddy distance
- 3.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 50,000 Dust + 50 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 632 CP
Psyduck moves
2 fast · 3 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Zen Headbutt Best | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail STAB | Water | 50 | 33 | 2.0s | 25 | 1.52 |
| Cross Chop Best | Fighting | 50 | 50 | 1.5s | 33.3 | 1.00 |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 65 | 50 | 3.0s | 21.7 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua Tail | Water | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 55 | 35 | 1.57 | — |
| Psybeam | Psychic | 70 | 60 | 1.17 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Zen Headbutt (11 DPS); Water Gun builds energy fastest (10 EPS).
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- 1-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Psyduck raid guide
Best counters against Psyduck
How to get Psyduck
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 1-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Psyduck knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 3,000 Dust + 3 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 25 | 956 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 25 | 1,035 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 599 | 648 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 746 | 806 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 599 | 648 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 453 | 490 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 599 | 648 |
Is Psyduck good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Psyduck has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (95 Defense / 137 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 50,000 Dust and 50 Candy, and with 3 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Psyduck deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 15 |
| Lv 2 | 49 |
| Lv 3 | 82 |
| Lv 4 | 115 |
| Lv 5 | 149 |
| Lv 6 | 182 |
| Lv 7 | 216 |
| Lv 8 | 249 |
| Lv 9 | 282 |
| Lv 10 | 316 |
| Lv 11 | 347 |
| Lv 12 | 379 |
| Lv 13 | 411 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 442 |
| Lv 15 | 474 |
| Lv 16 | 505 |
| Lv 17 | 537 |
| Lv 18 | 569 |
| Lv 19 | 600 |
| Lv 20 | 632 |
| Lv 21 | 663 |
| Lv 22 | 695 |
| Lv 23 | 727 |
| Lv 24 | 758 |
| Lv 25 | 790 |
| Lv 26 | 821 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 853 |
| Lv 28 | 885 |
| Lv 29 | 916 |
| Lv 30 | 948 |
| Lv 31 | 964 |
| Lv 32 | 980 |
| Lv 33 | 995 |
| Lv 34 | 1,011 |
| Lv 35 | 1,027 |
| Lv 36 | 1,043 |
| Lv 37 | 1,059 |
| Lv 38 | 1,074 |
| Lv 39 | 1,090 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 1,106 |
| Lv 41 | 1,120 |
| Lv 42 | 1,134 |
| Lv 43 | 1,148 |
| Lv 44 | 1,163 |
| Lv 45 | 1,177 |
| Lv 46 | 1,192 |
| Lv 47 | 1,206 |
| Lv 48 | 1,221 |
| Lv 49 | 1,236 |
| Lv 50 | 1,250 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0054
- Height
- 0.80 m
- Weight
- 19.60 kg
- Candy to evolve
- 50
- Family forms
- 4 released forms
- Game ID
- V0054_POKEMON_PSYDUCK
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Psyduck in Pokemon GO?
Psyduck's best moveset is Zen Headbutt (fast) with Cross Chop (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Psyduck's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Psyduck takes super effective damage from Electric, Grass-type moves. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Psyduck's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Psyduck reaches 1,250 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 1,106 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Psyduck?
A perfect 15/15/15 Psyduck shows 632 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 790 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Psyduck better than regular Psyduck?
Shadow Psyduck deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Psyduck in Pokemon GO?
Psyduck spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 1-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Psyduck be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Psyduck depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.