# Psyduck - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Psyduck builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Psyduck Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/gen9vgc2025regi/Psyduck)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Psyduck
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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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.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Electric (2x), Grass (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

## Common Moves
- **Encore**: 99.931%
- **Icy Wind**: 99.467%
- **Endeavor**: 88.146%
- **Protect**: 88.086%
- **Yawn**: 11.404%
- **Other**: 12.966%

## Common Abilities
- **Swift Swim**: 88.522%
- **Cloud Nine**: 11.478%

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 88.066%
- **Eviolite**: 11.798%
- **Other**: 0.136%

## Common Teammates
- **Zamazenta-Crowned**: 95.669%
- **Landorus**: 84.744%
- **Kyogre**: 84.261%
- **Rillaboom**: 84.193%
- **Amoonguss**: 73.198%
- **Incineroar**: 11.593%

## FAQ for Psyduck in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Psyduck?
The most common moves for Psyduck are Encore, Icy Wind, Endeavor, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Psyduck?
Psyduck is frequently paired with Zamazenta-Crowned, Landorus, Kyogre, Rillaboom. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Psyduck weak to and resistant against?
Psyduck is weak to Electric (2x), Grass (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Ice (1/2x), Steel (1/2x), and is immune to no types.

### 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 **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 88.065% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Psyduck?
Psyduck is most effectively run with the ability **Swift Swim** (88.522%) and the item **Focus Sash** (88.066%).

### What is the most common role for Psyduck?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Psyduck often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the gen9vgc2025regi-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/gen9vgc2025regi/Psyduck) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Psyduck
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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