# Psyduck - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Little Cup

> Find the best Psyduck builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Psyduck Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Psyduck)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc/Psyduck
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9lc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9lc)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Psyduck.

## Common Moves
- **Surf**: 99.783%
- **Nasty Plot**: 99.746%
- **Psychic**: 80.892%
- **Substitute**: 78.888%
- **Ice Beam**: 21.111%
- **Other**: 19.582%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.999%
- **Cloud Nine**: 0.001%
- **Damp**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Eviolite**: 99.746%
- **Other**: 0.254%

## Common Teammates
- **Shroodle**: 80.741%
- **Riolu**: 79.741%
- **Buizel**: 76.549%
- **Glimmet**: 60.170%
- **Wingull**: 46.977%
- **Zorua-Hisui**: 30.590%

## FAQ for Psyduck in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Psyduck?
The most common moves for Psyduck are Surf, Nasty Plot, Psychic, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Psyduck?
Psyduck is frequently paired with Shroodle, Riolu, Buizel, Glimmet. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Psyduck?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Psyduck?
The top build for Psyduck features a **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `116/0/52/236/0/76`. This configuration accounts for 31.770% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Psyduck?
Psyduck is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.999%) and the item **Eviolite** (99.746%).

### What is the most common role for Psyduck?
Based on common item usage (Eviolite), Psyduck often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9lc-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Psyduck?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 50 |
| Attack | 52 |
| Defense | 48 |
| Sp. Atk | 65 |
| Sp. Def | 50 |
| Speed | 55 |
| **BST** | **320** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Psyduck on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc/Psyduck) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Little Cup Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9lc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9lc) - Build teams with Psyduck
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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