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In [[HopHopHop Town]], the local Pokémon 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-like Pokémon. | In [[HopHopHop Town]], the local Pokémon 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-like Pokémon. | ||
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 {{ | 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 captured itself. | ||
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. | 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. | ||
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It was also used in the [[Whirl Cup]] and during the [[Princess Day|Princess Festival]], where it finally defeated {{Ash}} and [[Jessie]]. | It was also used in the [[Whirl Cup]] and during the [[Princess Day|Princess Festival]], where it finally defeated {{Ash}} and [[Jessie]]. | ||
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 {{ | 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. | ||
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. | ||