Psyduck (Pokémon)

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Psyduck コダック Koduck #054
Artwork from FR/LG
Type Water ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Duck Pokémon
Abilities Damp or Cloud Nine Cloud Nine Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,000,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #054 Johto #138 Hoenn #158 Sinnoh #043 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 2'7" Imperial 0.8 m Metric 2'7"/0.8 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 43.2 lbs. Imperial 19.6 kg Metric 43.2 lbs./19.6 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 190 (24.8%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Water 1 and Ground groups 1 cycles (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 80 Battle Exp.: 801*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Psyduck (Japanese: コダック Koduck) is a Water-type Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Gender differences

None.

Behavior

Psyduck are usually unable to think very clearly due to having a chronic headache.

Habitat

Psyduck live in freshwater lakes, small ponds, or rivers in tropical areas.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:Misty psyduck.jpg

Misty's Psyduck

Misty has a Psyduck that she accidentally caught in Hypno's Naptime. It is a constant source of frustration for her.

In Bye Bye Psyduck, a girl named Marina owned a Psyduck that wasn't as dopey as the one Misty had.

In Sitting Psyduck, a Psyduck was owned by a rich girl named Emily. However, the Psyduck didn't like having a pampered life-style and kept running away.

Other appearances

Super Smash Brothers Melee

Psyduck is the third Pokéfloat to appear. Fighting occurs on its head and beak. It then floats up and off the top of the screen as the fighting moves onto Chikorita.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily Pokémon will use psychokinetic powers. Blue Yellow Always tormented by headaches. It uses psychic powers, but it is not known if it intends to do so. Stadium Appears unaware and totally vacant. However, if its chronic headache worsens, it starts exhibiting peculiar powers.
Generation II Gold It has mystical powers but doesn't recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled. Silver If its chronic headache peaks, it may exhibit odd powers. It seems unable to recall such an episode. Crystal The only time it can use its psychic power is when its sleeping brain cells happen to wake. Stadium 2 It has mystical powers but doesn't recall that it has used them. That is why it always looks puzzled.
Generation III Ruby Psyduck uses a mysterious power. When it does so, this Pokémon generates brain waves that are supposedly only seen in sleepers. This discovery spurred controversy among scholars. Sapphire If it uses its mysterious power, Psyduck can't remember having done so. It apparently can't form a memory of such an event because it goes into an altered state that is much like deep sleep. Emerald When its headache intensifies, it starts using strange powers. However, it has no recollection of its powers, so it always looks befuddled and bewildered. FireRed It is constantly wracked by a headache. When the headache turns intense, it begins using mysterious powers. LeafGreen While lulling its enemies with its vacant look, this wily Pokémon will use psychokinetic powers.
Generation IV Diamond If its usual headache worsens, it starts exhibiting odd powers. It can't remember doing so, however. Pearl It never remembers using its odd powers, so it always tilts its head in puzzlement. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
Generation I Red Blue Common Routes 24, 25, Safari Zone, Seafoam Islands Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow Few Route 6
Generation II Gold Silver Common Routes 6, 35, Ilex Forest Crystal Common Routes 6, 35, Ilex Forest, National Park
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Common Safari Zone Emerald Common Safari Zone FireRed LeafGreen Common Many areas (FireRed only) Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Many areas Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Upgrade binder
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Safari Zone (Ruby Field)
Pokémon Trozei	Huge Storage 4 Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon	Starter Pokémon Joyous Tower (9F-12F)
Pokémon Ranger	Safra Sea

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 50		110 - 157	210 - 304
Attack: 52		51 - 114	98 - 223
Defense: 48		47 - 110	90 - 214
Sp. Atk: 65		63 - 128	121 - 251
Sp. Def: 50		49 - 112	94 - 218
Speed: 55		54 - 117	103 - 229
Total: 320	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature. This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 50.

Learnset

By leveling up

Game	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Start	Scratch	Scratch	Scratch Water Sport	Scratch Water Sport
5		Tail Whip	Tail Whip	Tail Whip
9				Water Gun
10		Disable	Disable
14				Disable
16		Confusion	Confusion
18				Confusion
22				Water Pulse
23		Screech	Screech
27				Fury Swipes
28	Tail Whip
31	Disable	Psych Up	Psych Up	Screech
35				Psych Up
36	Confusion
40		Fury Swipes	Fury Swipes	Zen Headbutt
43	Fury Swipes
44				Amnesia
48				Hydro Pump
50		Hydro Pump	Hydro Pump
52	Hydro Pump

By TM/HM

Number	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
TM01	Mega Punch	Dynamicpunch	Focus Punch	Focus Punch
TM02		Headbutt
TM03		Curse	Water Pulse	Water Pulse
TM04			Calm Mind	Calm Mind
TM05	Mega Kick
TM06	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic	Toxic
TM07			Hail	Hail
TM08	Body Slam	Rock Smash
TM09	Take Down	Psych Up
TM10	Double-Edge	Hidden Power	Hidden Power	Hidden Power
TM11	Bubblebeam
TM12	Water Gun
TM13	Ice Beam	Snore	Ice Beam	Ice Beam
TM14	Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard	Blizzard
TM16	Pay Day	Icy Wind
TM17	Submission	Protect	Protect	Protect
TM18	Counter	Rain Dance	Rain Dance	Rain Dance
TM19	Seismic Toss
TM20	Rage	Endure
TM21		Frustration	Frustration	Frustration
TM23		Iron Tail	Iron Tail	Iron Tail
TM27		Return	Return	Return
TM28	Dig	Dig	Dig	Dig
TM31	Mimic	Mud Slap	Brick Break	Brick Break
TM32	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team	Double Team
TM33		Ice Punch
TM34	Bide	Swagger
TM35		Sleep Talk
TM39	Swift	Swift
TM40	Skull Bash		Aerial Ace	Aerial Ace
TM42			Facade	Facade
TM43			Secret Power	Secret Power
TM44	Rest	Rest	Rest	Rest
TM45		Attract	Attract	Attract
TM50	Substitute
TM55				Brine
TM56				Fling
TM58				Endure
TM65				Shadow Claw
TM70				Flash
TM77				Psych Up
TM78				Captivate
TM82				Sleep Talk
TM83				Natural Gift
TM87				Swagger
TM90				Substitute
HM03	Surf	Surf	Surf	Surf
HM04	Strength	Strength	Strength	Strength
HM05		Flash	Flash
HM06		Whirlpool	Rock Smash	Rock Smash
HM07		Waterfall	Waterfall	Waterfall
HM08			Dive

By breeding

• Cross Chop
• Foresight
• Future Sight
• Hypnosis
• Light Screen
• Psybeam
• Psychic
• Refresh

Trivia

• One riddle posed in Brock's Trivia made a pun out of Psyduck's Japanese name with 子を抱っこ ko o dakko, hug a child.

Origin

Psyduck's apparent lack of feathers and ability to fly, along with its claws, suggest that its design draws inspiration from a duck as well as the duck-billed platypus.

Name origin

Psyduck's name is possibly a combination of psychic, referring to its mental powers, and duck. Its Japanese name can be taken to mean small duck.

In other languages

• German: Enton
• French: Psykokwak - Psy is from psychotique, meaning psychotic, and quack; the sound ducks make.
• Korean: 고라파덕 Gorapadeok

Related articles

• Misty's Psyduck

External links

• Article on Wikipedia
• Headache, the fanlisting for Psyduck at The Anime Fanlistings Network

First partner trios

Kanto

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Johto

Chikorita

Cyndaquil

Totodile

Hoenn

Treecko

Torchic

Mudkip

Sinnoh

Turtwig

Chimchar

Piplup

Unova

Snivy

Tepig

Oshawott

Kalos

Chespin

Fennekin

Froakie

Alola

Rowlet

Litten

Popplio

Galar

Grookey

Scorbunny

Sobble

Paldea

Sprigatito

Fuecoco

Quaxly

See also: List of the player's first Pokémon • Pikachu (Yellow) • Partner Pokémon (LGPE) • Hisui first partner Pokémon

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