Duo de Choc / #26/181

Psykokwak

Printed language: French · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): Duo de Choc
Rarity (source): Commune
Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
Source reference: sm9-26

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The Pokémon’s story

Psyduck’s vacant gaze conceals a persistent headache. When the pain becomes too strong, psychic power may burst out without its choosing to release it. Its apparent tranquillity is deceptive: this Pokémon endures a strain that others cannot see. Stress worsens its condition further, giving its sudden displays of power a far less triumphant meaning.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

The Pokémon Sword entry adds a nuance to this painful cycle: after releasing its strange power, Psyduck appears to feel relief for a while. The wording remains cautious; it reports an observed effect without explaining its mechanism.

Sources for this background

Pokédex — background source

Card details

HP: 60
Type (source): Eau
Stage (source): Base
Pokédex number: 54
Retreat cost: 2 Energy
Weakness (source): Plante ×2

Printed card text — French

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Attacks

Migraine

Cost: Incolore

Damage: 10

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