# Psyduck - Gen 9 Little Cup Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Psyduck in Gen 9 Little Cup. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Little Cup (`gen9lc`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9lc |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## 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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## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 100.000%
- **Surf**: 99.995%
- **Rain Dance**: 87.279%
- **Hydro Pump**: 73.870%
- **Psychic**: 21.820%
- **Other**: 17.036%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 99.997%
- **Cloud Nine**: 0.003%
- **Damp**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Damp Rock**: 73.865%
- **Life Orb**: 14.150%
- **Eviolite**: 11.985%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Shroodle**: 94.375%
- **Buizel**: 85.326%
- **Poliwag**: 83.122%
- **Riolu**: 73.866%
- **Horsea**: 73.865%
- **Mienfoo**: 25.494%

## FAQ for Psyduck in gen9lc-1760

### What are the top moves for Psyduck?
The most common moves for Psyduck are Ice Beam, Surf, Rain Dance, Hydro Pump. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Psyduck?
Psyduck is frequently paired with Shroodle, Buizel, Poliwag, Riolu. 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 `36/0/0/236/0/236`. This configuration accounts for 73.916% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Psyduck?
Psyduck is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (99.997%) and the item **Damp Rock** (73.865%).

### What is the most common role for Psyduck?
Based on common item usage (Damp Rock), 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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