Psyduck Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Psyduck in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Psyduck
Psyduck is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Water typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 77.200 DPS.
Psyduck can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Psyduck is weak to Electric, Grass -type attacks. Avoid using Fire, Ice, Steel-type moves as Psyduck resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Psyduck is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (77.200 DPS), Regieleki (69.059 DPS), and Thundurus (Therian) (64.300 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Psyduck: After defeating Psyduck, the catch encounter will have a CP between 599 and 648 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 746-806 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Psyduck from raids will have exactly 648 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Psyduck?
The best counter for Psyduck is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 77.200 DPS. Other top options include Regieleki (69.059 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (64.300 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Psyduck?
Psyduck can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Psyduck weak to?
Psyduck is weak to Electric, Grass-type attacks. It resists Fire, Ice, Steel, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Psyduck be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Psyduck's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Psyduck from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Psyduck from raids will have 648 CP at level 20, or 806 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 599. If you see 648 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Psyduck worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Psyduck is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Psyduck?
For the best moveset for Psyduck itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Psyduck stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Psyduck without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Psyduck can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (69.059 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (64.300 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Psyduck in raids?
Weather boost information for Psyduck is not currently available. Water-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.