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'''Misty's Psyduck''' (Japanese: '''カスミのコダック''' ''Kasumi's Koduck'') was the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} acquired by {{an|Misty}} in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], and the second she {{pkmn2|caught}} within the series, after {{TP|Misty|Horsea}}.
'''Misty's Psyduck''' (Japanese: '''カスミのコダック''' ''Kasumi's Koduck'') was the fifth {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} acquired by {{an|Misty}} in the [[Kanto]] [[region]], and the second she {{pkmn2|caught}} within the series.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===[[Original series]]===
===History===
====Kanto====
====[[Original series]]====
[[File:Misty and Psyduck.png|thumb|left|250px|Psyduck and Misty]]
=====Kanto=====
In ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]'', the Pokémon of [[HopHopHop Town]] had been turned listless by the {{t|Psychic}} waves produced by a {{p|Hypno}}. When a {{p|Drowzee}} nullified the waves, the Pokémon were cured, with the exception of a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Psyduck}} that [[Nurse Joy]] had been looking after due to a chronic {{wp|headache}}. {{an|Brock}} wanted to impress her, so he promised to take care of the Duck Pokémon.
[[File:Misty Psyduck EP027.png|thumb|left|220px|Psyduck was accidentally caught after Misty dropped a Poké Ball]]
In ''[[EP027|Hypno's Naptime]]'', the Pokémon of [[HopHopHop Town]] had been turned listless by the {{t|Psychic}} waves produced by a {{p|Hypno}}. When a {{p|Drowzee}} nullified the waves, the Pokémon were cured, except for a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Psyduck}} that [[Nurse Joy]] had been looking after due to a chronic {{wp|headache}}. {{an|Brock}} wanted to impress her, so he promised to take care of the {{pkmn|category|Duck Pokémon}}. Later, it was discovered that Psyduck had a permanent headache, so Brock passed it off to Misty because she is a {{type|Water}} [[Type expert|specialist]]. Misty tried to avoid Psyduck, but she accidentally caught it when she dropped a {{i|Poké Ball}} that subsequently rolled towards Psyduck. Psyduck tapped the Ball's control with its bill twice and essentially {{pkmn2|caught}} itself by accident.


Later, it was discovered that Psyduck had a permanent headache. Not wanting the continuously ailing Pokémon, Brock ended up passing it off to Misty because she is a {{type|Water}} specialist. Misty tried to avoid the little thing, but she ended up capturing it by accident when she dropped a [[Poké Ball]] that subsequently rolled towards Psyduck. Psyduck tapped the Ball's control with its bill twice and essentially {{pkmn2|caught}} itself.
Out of all of Misty's early Pokémon, Psyduck is arguably the one with the most personality. Psyduck does not like to stay in its Poké Ball, and will usually pop out according to its mood. This personality trait came in handy quite a bit - when Misty or her other Pokémon were captured, it was usually Psyduck who escaped and ran to get help. However, Psyduck also tends to frustrate Misty, often emerging for a {{pkmn|battle}} when Misty would prefer to use another Pokémon. Although in these cases, Psyduck generally manages to win thanks to its Psychic [[Move|attacks]].


Out of all of Misty's early Pokémon, Psyduck is arguably the one with the most personality. It was heavily featured, and appears in many episodes, although its appearances started to grow sparse during the [[Johto]] saga.
In ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]'', Misty grew frustrated with Psyduck's chronic headaches and tried to [[trade]] it with Brock for his {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}}, though he refused. Later on, when {{TRT}} was attacking the [[Fuchsia Gym]], Psyduck popped out of its Poké Ball when Misty attempted to send out {{TP|Misty|Starmie}}. Misty tried battling with it, but its {{m|Tail Whip}} and {{m|Scratch}} were useless against {{TP|James|Weezing}} and {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}}. Although the battle seemed lost, Psyduck's headache grew strong enough to unlock its Psychic abilities and sent Team Rocket blasting off. [[Koga]] and {{an|Aya}} both offered to trade for Psyduck after witnessing its strength, but Misty declined, claiming she wouldn't trade Psyduck for the world.


Psyduck does not like to stay in its [[Poké Ball]], and will usually pop out according to its mood. This personality trait has come in handy quite a bit - when Misty or her other Pokémon are captured, it is usually Psyduck who escapes and runs to get help. However, it also tends to frustrate Misty, as it results in Psyduck sometimes emerging for a {{pkmn|battle}} when Misty would prefer to use another Pokémon (although in these cases Psyduck generally manages to win thanks to its Psychic [[Move|attacks]]).
In ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Misty mistakenly used Psyduck during the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]], the main event in the annual [[Princess Festival]]. It managed to defeat [[Jessie]]'s newly-acquired {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}, who had easily defeated the rest of Misty's temporary team of {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and Vulpix. This made Misty the winner of the competition and earned her a [[Pokémon doll]] collection as a prize.


In ''[[EP052|Princess vs. Princess]]'', Misty mistakenly used it during the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]], the main event in the annual [[Princess Festival]]. It managed to defeat [[Jessie]]'s newly-acquired {{TP|Jessie|Lickitung}}, who had easily defeated the rest of Misty's temporary team of {{AP|Pikachu}}, {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, and {{TP|Brock|Vulpix}}. This made Misty the winner of the competition and earned her a [[Pokémon doll]] collection as a prize.
Misty left Psyduck at a breeding center in ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', unaware that it was a scheme by [[Team Rocket]]'s [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] to steal Pokémon. The group visited a nearby restaurant, learning they could get an all-you-can-eat meal for free if they could bring the chef his favorite Pokémon: a Psyduck. Shocked, Misty and the group head back to the breeding center to retrieve Psyduck, only to find it closed and soon uncover that it is a Team Rocket scheme. After facing police custody and a battle against Team Rocket, Misty and Psyduck are reunited and return to the restaurant to enjoy the all-you-can-eat offer.


When film producer [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] wanted to cast a movie with only Pokémon in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', Psyduck ended up becoming the costar to Schpielbunk's Wigglytuff, since it was the only Pokémon willing to put up with Wigglytuff's attitude due to its own stupidity. Despite this, Psyduck apparently impressed Wigglytuff with its Psychic abilities after it saved the other Pokémon in the film from being captured by Team Rocket.
[[File:Pokémon in Love.png|thumb|220px|Psyduck starred in Cleavon Schpielbunk's movie "Pokémon in Love"]]
When film producer [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] wanted to cast a movie with only Pokémon in ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quack-tion]]'', Psyduck ended up becoming the co-star of Schpielbunk's {{p|Wigglytuff}}, since it was the only Pokémon willing to put up with Wigglytuff's diva attitude due to its own stupidity. Despite this, Psyduck apparently impressed Wigglytuff with its Psychic abilities after the Duck Pokémon saved the other Pokémon in the film from being captured by Team Rocket.


====Orange Islands====
=====Orange Islands=====
In ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]'', Misty's Psyduck seemed to have gotten separated from the group. Later on, a girl named {{OBP|Marina|EP091}} arrived with a lost Psyduck. Misty assumed it was hers and noticed that its tail was glowing bright pink, which Marina pointed out that Psyduck would [[Evolution|evolve]] soon. Misty and Marina had a {{pkmn|battle}}, during which Ash tossed Misty her bag. It landed in the water, and when Misty retrieved it, she found a {{p|Golduck}}. Thinking her Psyduck evolved, she battled with Golduck, winning the match against Marina. Even when {{TRT}} barged in to steal Marina's Pokémon, Golduck easily rescued them. However, when Misty attempted to recall Golduck, her Psyduck popped out instead, revealing that the Golduck was a {{pkmn2|wild}} one and that her Psyduck never even left the Poké Ball.
In ''[[EP091|Bye Bye Psyduck]]'', Misty's Psyduck seemed to have gotten separated from the group. Later on, a girl named {{OBP|Marina|EP091}} arrived with a lost Psyduck. Misty assumed it was hers and noticed that its tail was glowing bright pink, which Marina pointed out that Psyduck would [[Evolution|evolve]] soon. Misty and Marina had a {{pkmn|battle}}, during which Ash tossed Misty her [[bag]]. It landed in the water, and when Misty retrieved it, she found a {{p|Golduck}}. Thinking her Psyduck evolved, she battled with Golduck, winning the match against Marina. Even when {{TRT}} barged in to steal Marina's Pokémon, Golduck easily rescued them. However, when Misty attempted to [[recall]] Golduck, her Psyduck popped out instead, revealing that the Golduck was a {{pkmn2|wild}} one and that her Psyduck never even left his Poké Ball.


Misty cleverly used Psyduck in battle in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]''. As {{MTR}} was about to attack, she recalled {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} and sent out Psyduck. Meowth angrily bit Psyduck's head, which caused Psyduck to have a severe headache, allowing it to use its psychic powers and defeat him.
Misty cleverly used Psyduck in battle in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]''. As {{MTR}} was about to attack, she recalled {{TP|Misty|Staryu}} and sent out Psyduck. Meowth angrily bit Psyduck's head, which caused Psyduck to have a severe headache, allowing it to use its psychic powers and defeat him.


====Johto====
=====Johto=====
In ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'', Psyduck was entered into the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] with Ash, alongside his Pikachu and Squirtle, as well as Staryu. The group competed against a team of {{p|Muk}} to see who can put out a fire the fastest. Squirtle and Staryu used duel Water Guns on the fire while Pikachu kicked dirt at it. Things were going well until Psyduck got in the way and ended up getting thrown into the fire. Squirtle rescued it, but the loss in time cost them the match.
[[File:EP217.png|thumb|left|220px|Psyduck in the Whirl Cup]]
In ''[[EP147|The Fire-ing Squad!]]'', Psyduck was entered into the [[Fire and Rescue Grand Prix]] with Ash, alongside his Pikachu and Squirtle, as well as Misty's Staryu. The group competed against a team of {{p|Muk}} to see who can put out a fire the fastest. Squirtle and Staryu used dual Water Guns on the fire while Pikachu kicked dirt at it. Things were going well until Psyduck got in the way and ended up getting thrown into the fire. Squirtle rescued it, but the loss in time cost them the match.


In ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'', Misty was going to use {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} to battle against Ash and his {{AP|Kingler}} in the [[Whirl Cup]], but Psyduck popped out of its Poké Ball instead. Kingler used its {{m|Vice Grip}} on Psyduck, which caused it to get a headache. Misty then had Psyduck use Confusion, which sent Kingler flying and knocked it out, making Misty the winner.
In ''[[EP217|The Perfect Match!]]'', Misty was going to use {{TP|Misty|Corsola}} to battle against Ash and his {{AP|Kingler}} in the [[Whirl Cup]], but Psyduck popped out of his Poké Ball instead. Kingler used its {{m|Vise Grip}} on Psyduck, which caused it to get a headache. Misty then had Psyduck use Confusion, which sent Kingler flying into Ash and knocked it out, giving Misty the victory.


In ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]'', Misty was having a battle with [[Dorian]], the Gym Leader of the unofficial {{DL|Gym|Coastline Gym}}. Psyduck watched Misty battle him until [[Team Rocket trio|Team Rocket]] showed up and captured Misty and Dorian. Psyduck became angry and determined, unlike the usual attitude it displayed, and wanted to battle Team Rocket. {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} used {{m|Bite}} on Psyduck which caused it to get a headache, allowing it to use its Confusion attack. Psyduck then learned Psychic and used it to blast Team Rocket off. Afterwards Dorian was amazed by Psyduck's power and complimented on it, saying Misty easily would have won the battle if she had used Psyduck. Psyduck, however, only seemed confused by the compliment.
In ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]'', Misty was having a battle with [[Dorian]], the Gym Leader of the unofficial {{DL|Gym|Coastline Gym}}. Psyduck watched Misty battle him until {{TRT}} showed up and captured Misty and Dorian. Psyduck then became angry and determined, unlike the usual attitude it displayed, and wanted to battle Team Rocket. {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} used {{m|Bite}} on Psyduck-which caused it to get a headache-allowing it to use its Confusion attack. Psyduck then used {{m|Psychic}} to blast Team Rocket off. Afterwards, Dorian was amazed by Psyduck's power and complimented on it, saying Misty easily would have won the battle if she had used Psyduck. Psyduck, however, only seemed confused by the compliment.


==={{series|Advanced Generation}}===
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''====
Psyduck appeared in ''[[SS002|Cerulean Blues]]'' when it accidentally came out of its Poké Ball alongside {{TP|Misty|Politoed}}, who was sent out to calm down a rampaging {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}. Upon coming out Psyduck falls into the pool and starts to drown. Before it drowns though Gyarados headbutts it out.
In ''[[HS02|Cerulean Blues]]'', Psyduck accidentally came out of its Poké Ball alongside {{TP|Misty|Politoed}}, who was sent out to calm down a rampaging {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}. Upon emerging, Psyduck fell into the pool and started to panic, though Gyarados headbutted it out before he drowned.
[[File:Misty and Psyduck.png|thumb|250px|Psyduck and Misty]]
In ''[[HS05|The Blue Badge of Courage]]'', Misty and {{Tracey}} tried to teach Psyduck how to swim. Their efforts proved to be unsuccessful as Psyduck freaked out whenever it touched the water, and they stopped when [[Sakura]] appeared. It later attempted to battle [[Kinso]]'s {{p|Feraligatr}}, but was scared off immediately. Soon after, Misty and Tracey resumed their attempts at teaching Psyduck to swim, but the two were interrupted when Kinso informed Misty that [[Gym Badge thieves|thieves]] stole all of the Badges. Psyduck eventually battled and defeated the thieves' Pokémon alongside [[Sakura's Espeon]], doing so when it got a headache mid-battle and activated its Psychic powers.


In ''[[SS005|The Blue Badge of Courage]]'', Misty and [[Tracey]] tried to teach Psyduck how to swim. Their efforts proved to be unsuccessful as Psyduck freaks out whenever it touches the water, and they stopped when [[Sakura]] appeared. It later attempted to battle [[Kinso]]'s {{p|Feraligatr}}, but was scared off immediately. Soon after, Misty and Tracey resumed their attempts at teaching Psyduck to swim, but the two were interrupted when Kinso informed Misty that [[Gym Badge thieves|thieves]] stole all of the Badges. Psyduck eventually battled and defeated the thieves' Pokémon alongside [[Sakura's Espeon]], doing so when it got a headache mid-battle and activated its Psychic powers.
====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''====
In ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', Psyduck greeted Misty upon her return to the [[Cerulean Gym]]. It was later used in a battle against [[Lana's Popplio]] and [[Mallow's Steenee]]. Steenee started the battle with {{m|Magical Leaf}} while Popplio quickly followed with {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Psyduck showed its improved battling abilities, firing a now-mastered {{m|Water Gun}}. Popplio, however, created a balloon to absorb the attack, then launched the water-filled balloon at Psyduck, trapping it inside. Misty commanded Psyduck to use Confusion but it didn't respond. Steenee launched another Magical Leaf, breaking the balloon and causing Psyduck to land on its head, giving it a headache. This triggered Psyduck to successfully use Confusion, but before it could do anything more to his opponents, Misty ordered Psyduck to put Popplio and Steenee down, ending the battle prematurely.


==={{series|Sun & Moon}}===
In ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', Psyduck accompanied Misty to [[Alola]]. It let itself out of its Poké Ball while at [[Anela]]'s stand and ended up swallowing a whole watermelon.
Psyduck reappeared in ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', where it greeted Misty upon her return to the Gym. It was later used in a battle against {{an|Lana}}'s {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} and {{an|Mallow}}'s {{TP|Mallow|Steenee}}. Steenee started the battle with {{m|Magical Leaf}} while Popplio quickly followed with {{m|Bubble Beam}}. Psyduck then showed its improved battling abilities, firing a now-mastered {{m|Water Gun}}. Popplio, however, created a balloon to absorb the attack, then launched the water-filled balloon at Psyduck, trapping it inside. Misty commanded Psyduck to use Confusion, but it didn't respond. Steenee then attacked with another Magical Leaf, breaking the balloon and causing Psyduck to land on its head, giving it a headache. This allowed Psyduck to successfully use Confusion, but before it could do anything more to its opponents, Misty told Psyduck to put Popplio and Steenee down, saying that they had had enough.


Psyduck reappeared in ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', where it accompanied Misty to [[Alola]]. It let itself out of its Poké Ball while at [[Anela]]'s stand and ended up swallowing a whole watermelon.
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Misty Psyduck and Ash Pikachu.png|250px|thumb|Psyduck and {{AP|Pikachu}}]]
In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Psyduck watched Ash's [[Masters Eight Tournament]] match against {{an|Leon}} alongside Misty and {{TP|Misty|Gyarados}}.


==Personality and characteristics==
Psyduck reappeared in ''[[JN138|A Fated Face-Off!]]''. During the episode, it reunited with Ash and watched as he and its Trainer battled over a wild {{p|Clauncher}}. It celebrated along with Misty and {{TP|Misty|Azurill}} after Misty won the battle and caught her new Pokémon. In ''[[JN139|Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!]]'', it popped out of its Poké Ball to be evaluated by {{an|Cilan}}. The [[Pokémon Connoisseur]] found it and Misty's clashing personalities to be a perfect match.
 
In ''[[JN141|A Squad's Worth of Passion!]]'', Psyduck was called out alongside {{TP|Misty|Politoed}} and {{TP|Misty|Clauncher}} to help the [[Squirtle Squad]] stop a rampaging fire.
 
In ''[[JN145|Rocket Revengers!]]'', Psyduck came out to help Staryu against [[James's Yamask]] and [[Jessie's Frillish]]. However, its confidence quickly turned to panic as its vision was obscured by Yamask's mask.
 
In ''[[JN147|The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!]]'', Psyduck said goodbye to {{AP|Pikachu}} as its Trainer split away from the group to return to Cerulean City.
 
===Personality and characteristics===
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Misty's Psyduck}}
{{bulbanews|Personality & Development: Misty's Psyduck}}
Misty's Psyduck can easily be described as dimwitted and absent-minded. When it pops out of its Poké Ball, it often doesn't know how it got there. It is perpetually confused, and even when it summons powerful moves, it appears confused about how it pulled such a feat off. Its motivation for jumping out of its Poké Ball remains unknown, as it clearly does not enjoy or excel at battling. Even in the episode ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]'', it pushed Ash aside, wild with anger at Team Rocket's abduction of Misty (she had been captured saving him) and insisting on battling. However, after a few seconds, it completely forgot what it was doing and went back to looking confused.
Misty's Psyduck can easily be described as dimwitted and absent-minded. When it pops out of its Poké Ball, it often doesn't know how it got there. It is perpetually confused, and even when it summons powerful moves, it appears confused about how it managed to pull off such a feat. Psyduck's motivation for jumping out of its Poké Ball remains unknown, as it clearly does not enjoy or excel at battling.
[[File:Misty yelling at Psyduck.png|thumb|left|250px|Misty yelling at Psyduck]]
[[File:Misty yelling at Psyduck.png|thumb|left|220px|Misty yelling at Psyduck]]
Psyduck cannot swim, which is unusual for its species. In deep water, it will panic and flail about, like a non-swimmer afraid of drowning. On one occasion, it was given a lifebelt for it to enjoy the water. It also has trouble in battle. It knows several powerful {{type|Psychic}} techniques, but can only use them when its headache is severe. When Psyduck battled [[Tyra]]'s {{p|Cloyster}} in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]'', Misty considered trying to boost its power by slamming a [[Bicycle|bike]] onto its head.
Psyduck cannot swim, which is unusual for its species. In deep water, it will panic and flail about, like a non-swimmer afraid of drowning. On one occasion, Psyduck was given a lifebelt for it to enjoy the water. It also has trouble in battle. It knows several powerful {{type|Psychic}} techniques, but can only use them when its headaches become severe.
[[File:Misty Psyduck drowning.png|thumb|220px|Psyduck's inability to swim]]
Psyduck truly loves and cares for Misty; however, the pair's relationship is tumultuous. For comic purposes, Misty seems to go to the limit of violence with Psyduck, such as when she suggested she smash a bike on Psyduck's head in order to activate its psychic powers in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]''. Psyduck is quite unconcerned to these threats of violence, perhaps because it knows how Misty truly feels. Despite its faults, Psyduck always tries to be there for her, whether she likes it or not. In ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]'', Psyduck pushed Ash aside, wild with anger at Team Rocket's abduction of Misty and insisting on battling. However, after a few seconds, it completely forgot what it was doing and went back to looking confused.  


Psyduck seems to truly love and care for Misty. Despite its faults, it always tries to be there for her, whether she likes it or not. Misty constantly complains about Psyduck's faults and how its dopey look gives her a headache, but many suspect that she actually deeply cares for Psyduck - she has never considered releasing it (though she tried trading it for Brock's Vulpix in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''), though it has been suggested several times; she instantly shoots down such ideas, such as when [[Koga]] and {{an|Aya}} both offered a [[trade]] with her. Her antagonistic relationship with it is often compared to her relationship with {{Ash}}. It could also be compared with [[Jessie]]'s relationship with her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}. [[James]] once stated that Wobbuffet made Psyduck look good in comparison. Since ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', Misty's relationship with Psyduck has improved, as shown by her enthusiastically greeting Psyduck upon her return to the Gym.
Misty constantly complains about Psyduck's faults and how its dopey look gives her a headache, but she actually deeply cares for Psyduck. She has never considered releasing Psyduck, though she tried trading it for [[Brock's Vulpix]] in ''[[EP032|The Ninja Poké-Showdown]]''. Though it has been suggested several times; she instantly shoots down such ideas, like when [[Koga]] and {{an|Aya}} both offered a [[trade]] with her. She also boasts about Psyduck's strengths when he comes through for her, such as during the [[Queen of the Princess Festival]]. Since ''[[SM043|When Regions Collide!]]'', Misty's relationship with Psyduck has greatly improved, as has its battle techniques, as shown by her enthusiastically greeting Psyduck upon her return to the Gym.


For comic purposes, Misty seems to go to the limit of violence with Psyduck, such as when she suggested she smash a bike on Psyduck's head in order to activate its psychic powers. Psyduck is quite unconcerned to these threats of violence, perhaps because it knows how Misty truly feels. As shown in ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', it also has a big appetite, which was shown when it swallowed a whole watermelon, and also when it ate the food that {{an|Brock}} had cooked for himself, Misty, and Ash. This was seen again in [[SM103|the next episode]], where it wanted some of Misty's ice cream. Misty offered it some of the ice cream, only for Psyduck to eat the whole ice cream cone.
In ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', Psyduck was shown to also have a big appetite, which was shown when it swallowed a whole watermelon, and also when it ate the food that {{an|Brock}} had cooked for himself, Misty, and Ash. This was seen again in [[SM103|the next episode]], where Psyduck wanted some of Misty's ice cream. Misty offered it some of the ice cream, only for Psyduck to eat the whole ice cream cone.


==Moves used==
===Moves used===
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==In the games==
==In the games==
[[Misty]]'s Psyduck appears in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and during the {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} Round 1 battle against her. In her rematch in Let's Go, it has [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Golduck}}.
[[Misty]]'s Psyduck appears in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] and during the [[Pokémon Stadium]] Round 1 battle against her. In her rematch in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it has [[Evolution|evolved]] into {{p|Golduck}}.


===In the [[core series]]===
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===In the spin-off games===
[[File:Catch the Numbers JP title screen.png|thumb|150px|Psyduck in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]]]]
====[[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]]====
Psyduck appears in [[Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!]] as one of the Pokémon the player needs to get back from {{TRT}}.
====[[Pokémon Puzzle League]]====
Psyduck was one of [[Misty]]'s three Pokémon in {{g|Puzzle League}}.
====[[Pokémon Masters EX]]====
{{main|Misty (Masters)#Psyduck|Misty (Masters) → Psyduck}}
Misty forms a [[sync pair]] with Psyduck in [[Pokémon Masters EX]].
{{PairDex/h|Water}}
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Psyduck AP.png|thumb|200px|Psyduck in the Ash & Pikachu manga]]
[[File:Ash Psyduck AP.png|thumb|200px|Psyduck in [[Ash & Pikachu]]]]
[[File:Misty Psyduck EToP.png|thumb|left|150px|Psyduck in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
[[File:Misty Psyduck EToP.png|thumb|left|150px|Psyduck in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===In the Ash & Pikachu manga===
===Ash & Pikachu===
Psyduck appeared in ''[[SP02|The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling]]'', where Ash borrowed it for his Gym Battle against [[Whitney]] after [[Whitney's grandmother|her grandmother]] told him that it was the key to victory for the Gym Battle.
Psyduck appeared in ''[[SP02|The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling]]'', where Ash borrowed it for his [[Gym]] {{pkmn|battle}} against [[Whitney]] after [[Whitney's grandmother|her grandmother]] told him that it was the key to victory for the Gym battle.


====Moves used====
====Moves used====
* In ''[[SP02|The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling]]'', Ash commanded Psyduck to use {{m|Blizzard}}, but it just loafed around.
* In ''[[SP02|The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling]]'', Ash commanded Psyduck to use {{m|Blizzard}}, but it just loafed around.


===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
Psyduck only appeared in ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]'' as a cameo, where it was caught in a flood of tears created by [[Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash]] when his {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} got lost.
In ''[[ET07|Pikachu's Excellent Adventure]]'', Psyduck was caught in a flood of tears created by {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} when his {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} got lost.
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===Merchandise===
====Hanada City Gym Deck====
The second of two decks released on April 26, 1998 was the '''{{TCG|Hanada City Gym}}''' (Japanese: '''ハナダシティジム カスミ''') Deck, which focuses on Gym Leader [[Misty]] and her Pokémon, which consist of entirely {{ct|Water}}s. In addition to the 60 main cards, the deck includes four expansion cards, a coin, rulebook, and Pokémon Gym Guide.
'''Product images:'''
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|border={{tcg water color dark}}
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====CP6 accessories====
Pokémon Centers across Japan also released a number of exclusive card sleeves in conjunction with the {{TCG|Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary}} subset. Each pack contains 32 sleeves:
:The '''Misty Sleeves''' (Japanese: '''デッキシールド カスミ''' ''Deck Shield: Kasumi'') feature a [[Naoki Saito]] illustration of [[Misty]] and her {{p|Psyduck}}. Misty's attire takes reference from [[Misty (Gym Heroes 18)|her eponymous]] {{TCG|Trainer card}} and depiction on the box art of the {{TCG|Hanada City Gym}} deck.
'''Product images:'''
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====Misty of Cerulean City Gym Trainer Battle Deck====
{{main|Trainer Battle Decks (TCG)}}
The second Trainer Battle Deck available from January 25, 2019 was the '''Misty of Cerulean City Gym Trainer Battle Deck''' (Japanese: '''トレーナーバトルデッキ:ハナダシティジムのカスミ''' ''Trainer Battle Deck: Kasumi of Hanada City Gym''), which focuses on [[Gym Leader]] [[Misty]]. Her signature Pokémon {{p|Starmie}} is among the selection of {{ct|Water}}s included in the deck, appearing as a {{TCG|Pokémon-GX}}. An assortment of {{TCG|Trainer card}}s also form the deck, a number of which directly benefit Water-type Pokémon. Each deck comes with a set of damage counters and status markers, a GX marker, a {{TCG|coin}}, a deck box, a playmat, and a set of card sleeves.
'''Product images:'''
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|caption2=Misty of Cerulean City Gym<br>Trainer Battle Deck contents
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*In the dub of ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]'', it was implied by Brock that Psyduck is male, by calling it a "he".
* In the dub of ''[[EP049|So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd]]'', it was implied by Brock that Psyduck is male, by calling it a "he".
* Psyduck is referred to as a male in the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese dub}} of several episodes.
* Psyduck is referred to as a male in the {{pmin|Brazil|Brazilian Portuguese dub}} of several episodes.
* It took Psyduck [[SM043|942 episodes]] to use {{m|Water Gun}} properly, the longest that any Pokémon owned by a main character has taken to master a move.
* It took Psyduck [[SM043|942 episodes]] to use {{m|Water Gun}} properly, the longest that any Pokémon owned by a main character has taken to master a move.
* Although Psyduck learned Psychic in ''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]'', it hasn't used the move since that episode.
==References==
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==Related articles==
==Related articles==
*{{animespecies|Psyduck}}
*{{animespecies|Psyduck}}


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Misty's Psyduck
カスミのコダック Kasumi's Koduck
Bag Poké Ball SV Sprite.png
Misty Psyduck.png
Misty's Psyduck
Debuts in Hypno's Naptime
Caught at HopHopHop Town
Gender Unknown*
Ability Unknown
Current location In rotation
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This Pokémon has not evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Psyduck Rikako Aikawa Michael Haigney (EP027-HS16)
Michele Knotz (SM043-present)

Misty's Psyduck (Japanese: カスミのコダック Kasumi's Koduck) was the fifth Pokémon acquired by Misty in the Kanto region, and the second she caught within the series.

In the anime

History

Original series

Kanto
Psyduck was accidentally caught after Misty dropped a Poké Ball

In Hypno's Naptime, the Pokémon of HopHopHop Town had been turned listless by the Psychic waves produced by a Hypno. When a Drowzee nullified the waves, the Pokémon were cured, except for a wild Psyduck that Nurse Joy had been looking after due to a chronic headache. Brock wanted to impress her, so he promised to take care of the Duck Pokémon. Later, it was discovered that Psyduck had a permanent headache, so Brock passed it off to Misty because she is a Water-type specialist. Misty tried to avoid Psyduck, but she accidentally caught it when she dropped a Poké Ball that subsequently rolled towards Psyduck. Psyduck tapped the Ball's control with its bill twice and essentially caught itself by accident.

Out of all of Misty's early Pokémon, Psyduck is arguably the one with the most personality. Psyduck does not like to stay in its Poké Ball, and will usually pop out according to its mood. This personality trait came in handy quite a bit - when Misty or her other Pokémon were captured, it was usually Psyduck who escaped and ran to get help. However, Psyduck also tends to frustrate Misty, often emerging for a battle when Misty would prefer to use another Pokémon. Although in these cases, Psyduck generally manages to win thanks to its Psychic attacks.

In The Ninja Poké-Showdown, Misty grew frustrated with Psyduck's chronic headaches and tried to trade it with Brock for his Vulpix, though he refused. Later on, when Team Rocket was attacking the Fuchsia Gym, Psyduck popped out of its Poké Ball when Misty attempted to send out Starmie. Misty tried battling with it, but its Tail Whip and Scratch were useless against Weezing and Arbok. Although the battle seemed lost, Psyduck's headache grew strong enough to unlock its Psychic abilities and sent Team Rocket blasting off. Koga and Aya both offered to trade for Psyduck after witnessing its strength, but Misty declined, claiming she wouldn't trade Psyduck for the world.

In Princess vs. Princess, Misty mistakenly used Psyduck during the Queen of the Princess Festival, the main event in the annual Princess Festival. It managed to defeat Jessie's newly-acquired Lickitung, who had easily defeated the rest of Misty's temporary team of Pikachu, Bulbasaur, and Vulpix. This made Misty the winner of the competition and earned her a Pokémon doll collection as a prize.

Misty left Psyduck at a breeding center in The Breeding Center Secret, unaware that it was a scheme by Team Rocket's Butch and Cassidy to steal Pokémon. The group visited a nearby restaurant, learning they could get an all-you-can-eat meal for free if they could bring the chef his favorite Pokémon: a Psyduck. Shocked, Misty and the group head back to the breeding center to retrieve Psyduck, only to find it closed and soon uncover that it is a Team Rocket scheme. After facing police custody and a battle against Team Rocket, Misty and Psyduck are reunited and return to the restaurant to enjoy the all-you-can-eat offer.

Psyduck starred in Cleavon Schpielbunk's movie "Pokémon in Love"

When film producer Cleavon Schpielbunk wanted to cast a movie with only Pokémon in Lights, Camera, Quack-tion, Psyduck ended up becoming the co-star of Schpielbunk's Wigglytuff, since it was the only Pokémon willing to put up with Wigglytuff's diva attitude due to its own stupidity. Despite this, Psyduck apparently impressed Wigglytuff with its Psychic abilities after the Duck Pokémon saved the other Pokémon in the film from being captured by Team Rocket.

Orange Islands

In Bye Bye Psyduck, Misty's Psyduck seemed to have gotten separated from the group. Later on, a girl named Marina arrived with a lost Psyduck. Misty assumed it was hers and noticed that its tail was glowing bright pink, which Marina pointed out that Psyduck would evolve soon. Misty and Marina had a battle, during which Ash tossed Misty her bag. It landed in the water, and when Misty retrieved it, she found a Golduck. Thinking her Psyduck evolved, she battled with Golduck, winning the match against Marina. Even when Team Rocket barged in to steal Marina's Pokémon, Golduck easily rescued them. However, when Misty attempted to recall Golduck, her Psyduck popped out instead, revealing that the Golduck was a wild one and that her Psyduck never even left his Poké Ball.

Misty cleverly used Psyduck in battle in The Stun Spore Detour. As Meowth was about to attack, she recalled Staryu and sent out Psyduck. Meowth angrily bit Psyduck's head, which caused Psyduck to have a severe headache, allowing it to use its psychic powers and defeat him.

Johto
Psyduck in the Whirl Cup

In The Fire-ing Squad!, Psyduck was entered into the Fire and Rescue Grand Prix with Ash, alongside his Pikachu and Squirtle, as well as Misty's Staryu. The group competed against a team of Muk to see who can put out a fire the fastest. Squirtle and Staryu used dual Water Guns on the fire while Pikachu kicked dirt at it. Things were going well until Psyduck got in the way and ended up getting thrown into the fire. Squirtle rescued it, but the loss in time cost them the match.

In The Perfect Match!, Misty was going to use Corsola to battle against Ash and his Kingler in the Whirl Cup, but Psyduck popped out of his Poké Ball instead. Kingler used its Vise Grip on Psyduck, which caused it to get a headache. Misty then had Psyduck use Confusion, which sent Kingler flying into Ash and knocked it out, giving Misty the victory.

In Just Add Water, Misty was having a battle with Dorian, the Gym Leader of the unofficial Coastline Gym. Psyduck watched Misty battle him until Team Rocket showed up and captured Misty and Dorian. Psyduck then became angry and determined, unlike the usual attitude it displayed, and wanted to battle Team Rocket. Arbok used Bite on Psyduck-which caused it to get a headache-allowing it to use its Confusion attack. Psyduck then used Psychic to blast Team Rocket off. Afterwards, Dorian was amazed by Psyduck's power and complimented on it, saying Misty easily would have won the battle if she had used Psyduck. Psyduck, however, only seemed confused by the compliment.

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

In Cerulean Blues, Psyduck accidentally came out of its Poké Ball alongside Politoed, who was sent out to calm down a rampaging Gyarados. Upon emerging, Psyduck fell into the pool and started to panic, though Gyarados headbutted it out before he drowned.

Psyduck and Misty

In The Blue Badge of Courage, Misty and Tracey tried to teach Psyduck how to swim. Their efforts proved to be unsuccessful as Psyduck freaked out whenever it touched the water, and they stopped when Sakura appeared. It later attempted to battle Kinso's Feraligatr, but was scared off immediately. Soon after, Misty and Tracey resumed their attempts at teaching Psyduck to swim, but the two were interrupted when Kinso informed Misty that thieves stole all of the Badges. Psyduck eventually battled and defeated the thieves' Pokémon alongside Sakura's Espeon, doing so when it got a headache mid-battle and activated its Psychic powers.

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

In When Regions Collide!, Psyduck greeted Misty upon her return to the Cerulean Gym. It was later used in a battle against Lana's Popplio and Mallow's Steenee. Steenee started the battle with Magical Leaf while Popplio quickly followed with Bubble Beam. Psyduck showed its improved battling abilities, firing a now-mastered Water Gun. Popplio, however, created a balloon to absorb the attack, then launched the water-filled balloon at Psyduck, trapping it inside. Misty commanded Psyduck to use Confusion but it didn't respond. Steenee launched another Magical Leaf, breaking the balloon and causing Psyduck to land on its head, giving it a headache. This triggered Psyduck to successfully use Confusion, but before it could do anything more to his opponents, Misty ordered Psyduck to put Popplio and Steenee down, ending the battle prematurely.

In Alola, Alola!, Psyduck accompanied Misty to Alola. It let itself out of its Poké Ball while at Anela's stand and ended up swallowing a whole watermelon.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Psyduck and Pikachu

In Partners in Time!, Psyduck watched Ash's Masters Eight Tournament match against Leon alongside Misty and Gyarados.

Psyduck reappeared in A Fated Face-Off!. During the episode, it reunited with Ash and watched as he and its Trainer battled over a wild Clauncher. It celebrated along with Misty and Azurill after Misty won the battle and caught her new Pokémon. In Must Be Our Heroes and the Witch!, it popped out of its Poké Ball to be evaluated by Cilan. The Pokémon Connoisseur found it and Misty's clashing personalities to be a perfect match.

In A Squad's Worth of Passion!, Psyduck was called out alongside Politoed and Clauncher to help the Squirtle Squad stop a rampaging fire.

In Rocket Revengers!, Psyduck came out to help Staryu against James's Yamask and Jessie's Frillish. However, its confidence quickly turned to panic as its vision was obscured by Yamask's mask.

In The Rainbow and the Pokémon Master!, Psyduck said goodbye to Pikachu as its Trainer split away from the group to return to Cerulean City.

Personality and characteristics

Bulbanews
Bulbanews has an article related to this subject:

Misty's Psyduck can easily be described as dimwitted and absent-minded. When it pops out of its Poké Ball, it often doesn't know how it got there. It is perpetually confused, and even when it summons powerful moves, it appears confused about how it managed to pull off such a feat. Psyduck's motivation for jumping out of its Poké Ball remains unknown, as it clearly does not enjoy or excel at battling.

Misty yelling at Psyduck

Psyduck cannot swim, which is unusual for its species. In deep water, it will panic and flail about, like a non-swimmer afraid of drowning. On one occasion, Psyduck was given a lifebelt for it to enjoy the water. It also has trouble in battle. It knows several powerful Psychic-type techniques, but can only use them when its headaches become severe.

Psyduck's inability to swim

Psyduck truly loves and cares for Misty; however, the pair's relationship is tumultuous. For comic purposes, Misty seems to go to the limit of violence with Psyduck, such as when she suggested she smash a bike on Psyduck's head in order to activate its psychic powers in The Bridge Bike Gang. Psyduck is quite unconcerned to these threats of violence, perhaps because it knows how Misty truly feels. Despite its faults, Psyduck always tries to be there for her, whether she likes it or not. In Just Add Water, Psyduck pushed Ash aside, wild with anger at Team Rocket's abduction of Misty and insisting on battling. However, after a few seconds, it completely forgot what it was doing and went back to looking confused.

Misty constantly complains about Psyduck's faults and how its dopey look gives her a headache, but she actually deeply cares for Psyduck. She has never considered releasing Psyduck, though she tried trading it for Brock's Vulpix in The Ninja Poké-Showdown. Though it has been suggested several times; she instantly shoots down such ideas, like when Koga and Aya both offered a trade with her. She also boasts about Psyduck's strengths when he comes through for her, such as during the Queen of the Princess Festival. Since When Regions Collide!, Misty's relationship with Psyduck has greatly improved, as has its battle techniques, as shown by her enthusiastically greeting Psyduck upon her return to the Gym.

In Alola, Alola!, Psyduck was shown to also have a big appetite, which was shown when it swallowed a whole watermelon, and also when it ate the food that Brock had cooked for himself, Misty, and Ash. This was seen again in the next episode, where Psyduck wanted some of Misty's ice cream. Misty offered it some of the ice cream, only for Psyduck to eat the whole ice cream cone.

Moves used

Misty Psyduck Tail Whip.png
Using Tail Whip
Misty Psyduck Water Gun.png
Using Water Gun
Move First Used In
Tail Whip The Ninja Poké-Showdown
Scratch The Ninja Poké-Showdown
Disable The Ninja Poké-Showdown
Confusion  The Ninja Poké-Showdown
Water Gun  The Battling Eevee Brothers
Psychic Just Add Water
A shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Artwork

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Artwork from "After the story" [1] Artwork from "After the story" [2]

In the games

Misty's Psyduck appears in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! and during the Pokémon Stadium Round 1 battle against her. In her rematch in Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, it has evolved into Golduck.

In the core series

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu!
and Let's Go, Eevee!
054Psyduck.png
Type:
Water Unknown
Psyduck Lv.18
Water Gun
Water Special
Confusion
Psychic Special
  --  
   
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In the Stadium series

Pokémon Stadium
Round 1
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Type:
Water Unknown
Psyduck Lv.50-100
Disable
Normal
Confusion
Psychic
Fury Swipes
Normal
Body Slam
Normal

In the spin-off games

Pokémon: Catch the Numbers!

Psyduck appears in Pokémon: Catch the Numbers! as one of the Pokémon the player needs to get back from Team Rocket.

Pokémon Puzzle League

Psyduck was one of Misty's three Pokémon in Pokémon Puzzle League.

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Misty (Masters) → Psyduck

Misty forms a sync pair with Psyduck in Pokémon Masters EX.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#003 VSMisty Swimsuit Masters.png Swimsuit
Misty
#0054 MastersIcon0054.png Psyduck
Water
WaterIC Masters.png
Grass
GrassIC Masters.png
Masters Support.png ★★★★☆☆EX Sync Pair-Up Event

Artwork

Game Freak Misty and Psyduck.jpg
Artwork from the
Game Freak website

In the manga

Psyduck in Ash & Pikachu

Ash & Pikachu

Psyduck appeared in The Beginning Of Good Luck?! Pokémon Fortune Telling, where Ash borrowed it for his Gym battle against Whitney after her grandmother told him that it was the key to victory for the Gym battle.

Moves used

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In Pikachu's Excellent Adventure, Psyduck was caught in a flood of tears created by Ash when his Pikachu got lost.

In the TCG

Psyduck was featured in the TCG as one of Misty's Pokémon. The following is a list of cards named Misty's Psyduck.

Misty's Psyduck
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Misty's Psyduck Water Gym Heroes Uncommon 54/132 Hanada City Gym    
Misty's Psyduck Water Gym Challenge Common 90/132 Leaders' Stadium Common  
 


Artwork

Misty Wrath TCG.jpg Sabrinas-Psychic-Control.jpg
Psyduck and Misty Sabrina controls Misty and Psyduck

Merchandise

Hanada City Gym Deck

The second of two decks released on April 26, 1998 was the Hanada City Gym (Japanese: ハナダシティジム カスミ) Deck, which focuses on Gym Leader Misty and her Pokémon, which consist of entirely Water-types. In addition to the 60 main cards, the deck includes four expansion cards, a coin, rulebook, and Pokémon Gym Guide.

Product images:

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CP6 accessories

Pokémon Centers across Japan also released a number of exclusive card sleeves in conjunction with the Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary subset. Each pack contains 32 sleeves:

The Misty Sleeves (Japanese: デッキシールド カスミ Deck Shield: Kasumi) feature a Naoki Saito illustration of Misty and her Psyduck. Misty's attire takes reference from her eponymous Trainer card and depiction on the box art of the Hanada City Gym deck.

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Misty of Cerulean City Gym Trainer Battle Deck

Main article: Trainer Battle Decks (TCG)

The second Trainer Battle Deck available from January 25, 2019 was the Misty of Cerulean City Gym Trainer Battle Deck (Japanese: トレーナーバトルデッキ:ハナダシティジムのカスミ Trainer Battle Deck: Kasumi of Hanada City Gym), which focuses on Gym Leader Misty. Her signature Pokémon Starmie is among the selection of Water-types included in the deck, appearing as a Pokémon-GX. An assortment of Trainer cards also form the deck, a number of which directly benefit Water-type Pokémon. Each deck comes with a set of damage counters and status markers, a GX marker, a coin, a deck box, a playmat, and a set of card sleeves.

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Trivia

  • In the dub of So Near, Yet So Farfetch'd, it was implied by Brock that Psyduck is male, by calling it a "he".
  • Psyduck is referred to as a male in the Brazilian Portuguese dub of several episodes.
  • It took Psyduck 942 episodes to use Water Gun properly, the longest that any Pokémon owned by a main character has taken to master a move.
  • Although Psyduck learned Psychic in Just Add Water, it hasn't used the move since that episode.

References

Related articles

  • For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Psyduck.



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