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Psyduck
Base Stats
Pokémon Info
| Max CP | 1,265 |
| Generation | Kanto (Gen 1) |
| Buddy Distance | 3km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
About Psyduck
Psyduck is a Water-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 1,265 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Psyduck has base stats of 122 Attack, 95 Defense, and 137 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 354.
Psyduck can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Psyduck is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Rainy weather, Psyduck receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Psyduck is 3km per candy.
🔄 Evolution Chain
⚡ Fast Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | +5 | 10.0 | - | - | - |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 12 | +10 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
💥 Charged Attacks
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psybeam STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Aqua Tail STAB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Cross Chop | Fighting | 50 | -35 | - | 50 | -35 |
🛡️ Type Effectiveness
Weaknesses
Psyduck takes increased damage from these types:
Resistances
Psyduck takes reduced damage from these types:
🎯 Best Counters Against Psyduck
Top Pokémon to use when battling Psyduck in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Xurkitree
| Electric | 330 | 144 | 195 | 4,504 |
| 2 |
Kartana
| Grass Steel | 323 | 182 | 139 | 4,206 |
| 3 |
Zekrom
| Dragon Electric | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 4 |
Vikavolt
| Bug Electric | 254 | 158 | 184 | 3,566 |
| 5 |
Zapdos
| Electric Flying | 253 | 185 | 207 | 4,035 |
| 6 |
Tapu Koko
| Electric Fairy | 250 | 181 | 172 | 3,625 |
| 7 |
Regieleki
| Electric | 250 | 125 | 190 | 3,207 |
| 8 |
Electivire
| Electric | 249 | 163 | 181 | 3,523 |
| 9 |
Tapu Bulu
| Grass Fairy | 249 | 215 | 172 | 3,912 |
| 10 |
Roserade
| Grass Poison | 243 | 185 | 155 | 3,399 |
🏆 Psyduck PvP IV Rankings
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
🟢 Great League (1500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,254 |
🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 50 | 1,254 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
📋 Psyduck IV Chart
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 948 | 474 | 632 | 790 | 1,106 | 1,254 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 945 | 472 | 630 | 787 | 1,102 | 1,250 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 944 | 472 | 629 | 786 | 1,101 | 1,248 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 934 | 467 | 622 | 778 | 1,089 | 1,235 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 933 | 466 | 622 | 777 | 1,089 | 1,234 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 919 | 459 | 613 | 766 | 1,073 | 1,216 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 905 | 452 | 603 | 754 | 1,056 | 1,198 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 913 | 456 | 609 | 761 | 1,066 | 1,208 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 877 | 438 | 585 | 731 | 1,024 | 1,161 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 745 | 372 | 496 | 620 | 869 | 985 |
📊 Special CP Values
Important CP values for Psyduck with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 1,254 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 1,106 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 585 - 632 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 731 - 790 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 585 - 632 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 438 - 474 CP |
📈 Max CP by Level
Maximum CP for Psyduck with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | 26 | 1,106 |
| 2 | 1,106 | 27 | 1,106 |
| 3 | 1,106 | 28 | 1,106 |
| 4 | 1,106 | 29 | 1,106 |
| 5 | 149 | 30 | 948 |
| 6 | 1,106 | 31 | 1,106 |
| 7 | 1,106 | 32 | 1,106 |
| 8 | 1,106 | 33 | 1,106 |
| 9 | 1,106 | 34 | 1,106 |
| 10 | 316 | 35 | 1,027 |
| 11 | 1,106 | 36 | 1,106 |
| 12 | 1,106 | 37 | 1,106 |
| 13 | 1,106 | 38 | 1,106 |
| 14 | 1,106 | 39 | 1,106 |
| 15 | 474 | 40 | 1,106 |
| 16 | 1,106 | 41 | 1,106 |
| 17 | 1,106 | 42 | 1,106 |
| 18 | 1,106 | 43 | 1,106 |
| 19 | 1,106 | 44 | 1,106 |
| 20 | 632 | 45 | 1,183 |
| 21 | 1,106 | 46 | 1,106 |
| 22 | 1,106 | 47 | 1,106 |
| 23 | 1,106 | 48 | 1,106 |
| 24 | 1,106 | 49 | 1,106 |
| 25 | 790 | 50 | 1,254 |
📖 Complete Psyduck Pokémon GO Guide 2026
Psyduck (#054) is a Water-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 1,265 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Psyduck has its niche uses in certain battle scenarios. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Psyduck in 2026.
📊 Psyduck Stats Analysis
Psyduck's Attack stat is 122 (Average). The lower Attack stat means Psyduck may compensate with bulk or utility.
With 95 Defense (Below Average) and 137 Stamina (Average), the total stat product is 354. Trainers should be mindful of Psyduck's limited bulk. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Psyduck's stat distribution is balanced.
⚔️ Best Psyduck Moveset in Pokémon GO
The best moveset for Psyduck depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Water Gun (Fast) with Psybeam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Psyduck has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.
🏆 Psyduck PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026
Great League (1500 CP)
In Great League, Psyduck can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water typing provides useful matchups against Fire, Water, Ice-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass types.
Master League
In Master League, Psyduck faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.
💪 Psyduck Raid Guide & Counters
As a raid attacker, Psyduck's effectiveness depends on its typing and 122 Attack stat. It may not be the top raid choice but contributes in the right conditions. Best counters against Psyduck use Electric, Grass-type moves.
🎯 How to Get Psyduck in Pokémon GO
Psyduck can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 3km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.
🔄 Psyduck Evolution Guide
Psyduck is part of a 2-stage evolution family:
Tip: For PvP, check IV spreads before evolving (low Attack, high Defense/Stamina). For raids, aim for 15/15/15 perfect IVs.
😈 Shadow Psyduck
Shadow Psyduck is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Psyduck's effective Attack becomes ~146. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
✨ Shiny Psyduck in Pokémon GO
Shiny Psyduck is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy
Psyduck gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (731 - 790 CP). The buddy distance is 3km per candy. Use Poffins to halve the distance.
💡 Tips & Tricks
- Best IVs for PvP: Great/Ultra League: 0/15/15 or similar for max stat product.
- Second Charged Move: Costs 50K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
- Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
- Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.
❓ FAQ About Psyduck
Q: What is Psyduck's max CP?
A: 1,254 CP at Level 50, or 1,106 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Psyduck good?
A: Limited competitive use, but viable for themed battles.
Q: Can Psyduck be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Psyduck is available.
Q: What is Psyduck weak to?
A: Electric, Grass-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Water Gun + Psybeam for optimal DPS.
📚 Related Guides
Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.