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′07″ Imperial 0.8 m Metric 2′07″/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

Psyduck resembles a yellow duck with a vacant stare. Its appearance, according to the Pokédex, is meant to trick enemies into thinking it is weak. It has arms with three claws on each to deliver scratches if threatened.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Psyduck is constantly stunned by its headache. It usually just stands there vacantly, trying to calm its headache. When the headache gets too bad, however, it releases tension in the form of strong psychic powers.

Behavior

Psyduck are usually unable to think very clearly due to having a chronic headache. Because of the headache, a Psyduck will always hold its head. When these headaches worsen, Psyduck will perform psychic powers.

Habitat

File:Watersedge.gif

Water's-edge Pokémon

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.

In the TCG

Main article: Psyduck (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. 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 Template:T2. 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 (surfing)
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 Almost all water areas (FireRed only) Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Common Almost all water areas Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park Pond 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

Generation I Level Move Type Start Scratch 28 Tail Whip 31 Disable 36 Confusion 43 Fury Swipes 52 Hydro Pump

Generation II Level Move Type Start Scratch 5 Tail Whip 10 Disable 16 Confusion 23 Screech 31 Psych Up 40 Fury Swipes 50 Hydro Pump

Generation III Level Move Type Start Scratch Water Sport 5 Tail Whip 10 Disable 16 Confusion 23 Screech 31 Psych Up 40 Fury Swipes 50 Hydro Pump

Generation IV Level Move Type Cat. Start Scratch Water Sport 5 Tail Whip 9 Water Gun 14 Disable 18 Confusion 22 Water Pulse 27 Fury Swipes 31 Screech 35 Psych Up 40 Zen Headbutt 44 Amnesia 48 Hydro Pump

By TM/HM

Generation I # Move Type TM01 Mega Punch TM05 Mega Kick TM06 Toxic TM08 Body Slam TM09 Take Down TM10 Double-Edge TM11 BubbleBeam TM12 Water Gun TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM16 Pay Day TM17 Submission TM18 Counter TM19 Seismic Toss TM20 Rage TM28 Dig TM31 Mimic TM32 Double Team TM34 Bide TM39 Swift TM40 Skull Bash TM44 Rest TM50 Substitute HM03 Surf HM04 Strength

Generation II # Move Type TM01 DynamicPunch TM02 Headbutt TM03 Curse unknown TM06 Toxic TM08 Rock Smash TM09 Psych Up TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Snore TM14 Blizzard TM16 Icy Wind TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM20 Endure TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Mud Slap TM32 Double Team TM33 Ice Punch TM34 Swagger TM35 Sleep Talk TM39 Swift TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM05 Flash HM06 Whirlpool HM07 Waterfall

Generation III # Move Type TM01 Focus Punch TM03 Water Pulse TM04 Calm Mind TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract HM03 Surf HM04 Strength HM05 Flash HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall HM08 Dive

Generation IV # Move Type Cat. TM01 Focus Punch TM03 Water Pulse TM04 Calm Mind TM06 Toxic TM07 Hail TM10 Hidden Power TM13 Ice Beam TM14 Blizzard TM17 Protect TM18 Rain Dance TM21 Frustration TM23 Iron Tail TM27 Return TM28 Dig TM29 Psychic TM31 Brick Break TM32 Double Team TM40 Aerial Ace TM42 Facade TM43 Secret Power TM44 Rest TM45 Attract 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 HM04 Strength HM06 Rock Smash HM07 Waterfall

By breeding

Move	Type	Cat.	Father
Confuse Ray			Vulpix Lapras Umbreon Mantine Stantler Spoink, Grumpig
Cross Chop			Mankey, Primeape
Foresight			Sentret, Furret Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert Buneary, Lopunny Lucario
Future Sight			Espeon Absol
Hypnosis			Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath, Politoed Stantler Spinda Glameow, Purugly
Light Screen			Pikachu Slowpoke**, Slowbro** Jolteon** Mareep, Flaaffy, Ampharos Espeon** Slowking** Girafarig** Swinub**, Piloswine** Corsola** Stantler** Electrike**, Manectric** Spoink**, Grumpig** Shinx**, Luxio**, Luxray** Pachirisu** Mamoswine**
Mud Bomb			Ekans, Arbok Diglett, Dugtrio Poliwag, Poliwhirl, Poliwrath Wooper, Quagsire Politoed Swinub, Piloswine Marshtomp, Swampert Shellos, Gastrodon Mamoswine
Psybeam			Espeon Girafarig Spoink, Grumpig Spinda Kecleon
Psychic			Psyduck**, Golduck** Poliwag**, Poliwhirl**, Poliwrath Slowpoke, Slowbro Lapras** Politoed** Espeon, Umbreon Slowking Girafarig Corsola** Stantler** Spoink, Grumpig Spinda** Gorebyss Lucario**
Refresh			Raticate*** Corsola Teddiursa*** Seedot*** Manectric*** Zangoose*** Milotic
Yawn			Slowpoke, Slowbro Wooper, Quagsire Slowking Kingdra Slakoth, Slaking Relicanth Bidoof, Bibarel Hippopotas, Hippowdon
*Indicates moves only available through chain breeding. **Indicates moves only available through TM. ***Indicates moves only available through Pokémon from Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness.

TCG-only Moves

• Bubble

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Psyduck images on Bulbagarden Archives.

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.
• Psyduck, as well as Golduck, has been in all four regional Pokédexes.
• In August of 2007, employees of Game Freak put Japanese Psyduck up on GTS for American Ponyta.
• Psyduck is one of fourteen Pokémon that one could collect foreign Pokédex entries for.
• Psyduck requires the most loops to be captured out of all the Pokémon in Pokémon Ranger.

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 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
• Spanish: Psyduck
• Chinese (Tawain): 可達鴨
• Chinese (Hong Kong): 傻鴨

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: player's first Pokémon

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