Psychic Pokémon: What are They Strong and Weak Against?

d-Psychic Pokémon
Oct 17, 2024 Reading time : 28 min

The Psychic type is one of the 18 types and is considered very calm and intelligent, making them one of the most admired Pokémon in the series. 

They are named after scientific discoveries such as Deoxys and mythological words and characters such as Abra and Kadabra. A total of 134 Pokémon belong to the Psychic type, providing it with a huge fan base. 

Although they are special creatures, they come with certain weaknesses. Let’s have a glance at their characteristics, types, and what they are strong and weak against. 

Firstly, let us understand their basic characteristics. 

Characteristics of Psychic Type Pokémon

A general overview of Psychic Pokémon can be derived from their name itself, which means “related to mind”. However, certain other distinguished features of this type are:

  • They have unique powers related to the mind and thoughts.
  • Their power includes reducing weight to increase agility, teleportation, power to calm themselves, emitting healing impulses, employing hypnotic powers, and shooting lasers using the power of a prism. 
  • They possess the ability to execute high special attacks and low physical attacks, i.e., energy-based powers or elemental powers, with less probability of direct contact (that is prominent in physical attacks). 
  • There are a total of 79 types of Psychic moves (discussed below).

The moves differ between Pokémon and are based on the type, i.e., whether a Pokémon is a pure or mixed type. 

Now let’s go through the major types of Psychic Pokémon. 

Types of Psychic Pokémon

The variety of Psychic Pokémon depends on the purity and mixture of the types of the Pokémon. 

  1. Pure Type (Psychic) — These Pokémon belong solely to the psychic type since their inception. They stand at an advantage in the battle for having fewer weaknesses than the dual-type Pokémon. Some examples of pure psychic type. Some examples are Abra, Kadabra, Alakazam, Mega Alakazam, Drawzee, and Hypno.
  1. Dual type (Psychic) — These Pokémon belong to two types, with one type mandatory being Psychic. They come with the ability to learn more types of moves, making them more versatile fighters in battle. Some examples of Dual type (Psychic) Pokémon are Rapidash (Psychic Fairy), Articuno (Psychic Flying Type), Raichu (Electric Psychic), and Slow Poke (Water Psychic).
  1. Changed Type (Psychic) — These Pokémon were originally psychic, but later changed to dual type during the evolution of the successive generation. For example, Mr. Mime was Psychic till the 4th gen, but later changed to Psychic Fairy type. 

Apart from the type, The psychic Pokémon have other specifications too, that affect their performance in the battle. 

Here is a lucid coverage of all the 134 Psychic Pokémon.

Psychic Pokémon

The Pokémon saga has lasted nine generations and provided scores of Pokémon. Among them are 134 Psychic Pokémon with different characters and powers. Here is the list of 134 versatile Pokémon.

1. Alolan Raichu: #0026 

Alolan Raichu

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackackDefenseSpecial AttackackSpecial DefenseenceSpeedTotal
ElectricPsychic6090559080110485

2. Abra: #0063

Abra

Type 
 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic2520151055590310

3. Kadabra: #0064 

Kadabra

Type 
 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic40353012070105400

4. Alakazam: #0065

Alakazam

Type 
 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic55504513595120500

5. Mega Alakazam: #00657

Mega Alakazam

Type 
 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic555065175105150600

6. Galarian Ponyta: #0077

Galarian Ponyta

Type 
 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic508555656590410

7. Galarian Rapidash: #0078

Galarian Rapidash

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFairy65100708080105500

8. Slowpoke: #0079 

Slowpoke

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
WaterPsychic906565404015315

9. Galarian Slowpoke: #0079 

Galarian Slowpoke

Type 
 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic906565404015315

10. Slowbro: #0080

Slowbro

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
WaterPsychic95751101008030490

11. Mega Slowbro: #0080 

Mega Slowbro

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
WaterPsychic95751801308030590

12. Galarian Slowbro: #0080

Galarian Slowbro

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PoisonPsychic95100951007030490

13. Drowzee: #0096 

Drowzee

Type 
 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic604845439042328

14. Hypno: #0097

Hypno

Type 
 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic8573707311567483

15. Exeggcute: #0102 

Exeggcute

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
GrassPsychic604080604540325

16. Exeggutor: #0103

Exeggutor

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
GrassPsychic9595851257555530

17. Starmie: #0121

Starmie

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
WaterPsychic60758510085115520

18. Mr. Mime: #0122

Mr. Mime

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFairy40456510012090460

19. Galarian Mr. Mime: #0122

Galarian Mr. Mime

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
IcePsychic5065659090100460

20. Jynx: #0124 

Jynx

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
IcePsychic6550351159595455

21. Galarian Articuno: #0144 

Galarian Articuno

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFlying90858512510095580

22. Mewtwo: #0150

Mewtwo

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic1061109015490130680

23. Mega Mewtwo X: #0150

Mega Mewtwo X

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFighting106190100154100130780

24. Mega Mewtwo Y: #0150

Mega Mewtwo Y

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic10615070194120140780

25. Mew: #0151 

Mew

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic100100100100100100600

26. Natu: #0177 

Natu

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFlying405045704570320

27. Xatu: #0178

Xatu

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFlying657570957095470

28. Espeon: #0196 

Espeon

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic65656013095110525

29. Slowking: #0199 

Slowking

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
WaterPsychic95758010011030490

30. Galarian Slowking: #0199 

Galarian Slowking

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PoisonPsychic95658011011030490

31. Unown: #0201

Unown

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic487248724848336

32. Wobbuffet: #0202

Wobbuffet

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic1903358335833405

33. Girafarig: #0203 

Girafarig

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Normal Psychic708065906585455

34. Smoochum: #0238 

Smoochum

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
IcePsychic453015856565305

35. Lugia: #0249 

Lugia

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFlying1069013090154110680

36. Celebi: #0251

Celebi

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicGrass100100100100100100600

37. Ralts: #0280 

Ralts

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFairy282525453540198

38. Kirlia: #0281 

Kirlia

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFairy383535655550278

39. Gardevoir: #0282

Gardevoir

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFairy68656512511580518

40. Mega Gardevoir: #0282

Mega Gardevoir

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFairy688565165135100618

41. Meditite: #0307

Meditite

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
FightingPsychic304055405560280

42. Medicham: #0308

Medicham

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
FightingPsychic606075607580410

43. Mega Medicham: #0308 

Mega Medicham

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
FightingPsychic60100858085100510

44. Spoink: #0325 

Spoink

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic602535708060330

45. Grumpig: #0326

Grumpig

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic8045659011080470

46. Lunatone: #0337 

Lunatone

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
RockPsychic905565958570460

47. Solrock: #0338 

Solrock

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
RockPsychic909585556570460

48. Baltoy: #0343

Baltoy

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Ground Psychic404055407055300

49. Claydol: #0344 

Claydol

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
GroundPsychic60701057012075500

50. Chimecho: #0358


Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic755080959065455

51. Wynaut: #0360 

Wynaut

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic952348234823260

52. Beldum: #0374

Beldum

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
SteelPsychic405580356030300

53. Metang: #0375 

Metang

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Steel Psychic6075100558050420

54. Metagross: #0376

Metagross

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
SteelPsychic80135130959070600

55. Mega Metagross: #0376 

Metagros

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Steel Psychic80145150105110110700

56. Latias: #0380

Latias

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
DragonPsychic808090110130110600

57. Mega Latias: #0380 

Mega Latias

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
DragonPsychic80100120140150110700

58. Latios: #0381

Latios

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
DragonPsychic809080130110110600

59. Mega Latios: #0381

Mega Latios

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
DragonPsychic80130100160120110700

60. Jirachi: #0385

Jirachi

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Steel Psychic100100100100100100600

61. Deoxys (Normal Forme): #0386 

Deoxys (Normal Forme)

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic501505015050150600

62. Deoxys (Attack Forme): #0386

Deoxys (Attack Forme)

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic501802018020150600

63. Deoxys (Defense Forme): #0386

Deoxys (Defense Forme)

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic50701607016090600

64. Deoxys (Speed Forme): #0386

Deoxys (Speed Forme)

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic5095909590180600

65. Chingling: #0433

Chinling

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic453050655045285

66. Bronzor: #0436 

Bronzor

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Steel Psychic572486248623300

67. Bronzong: #0437 

Bronzong

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Steel Psychic67891167911633 500

68. Mime Jr.: #0439

Mime Jr. 

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFairy202545709060310

69. Gallade: #0475

Gallade

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFighting68125656511580518

70. Mega Gallade: #0475 

Mega Gallade

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFighting681659565115110618

71. Uxie: #0480 

Uxie

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic75751307513095580

72. Mesprit: #0481

Mesprit

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic8010510510510680580

73. Azelf: #0482 

Azelf

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic751257012570115580

74. Cresselia: #0488 

Cresselia

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic120701107512085580

75. Victini: #0494 

Victini

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic100100100100100100600

76. Munna: #0517

Munna

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic762545675524292

77. Musharna: #0518 

Musharna

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic11655851079529487

78. Woobat: #0527

Woobat

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFlying654543554372323

79. Swoobat: #0528

Swoobat

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFlying6757557755114425

80. Darmanitan (Zen Mode): #0555

Darmanitan (Zen Mode)

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
FirePsychic1053010514010555540

81. Sigilyph: #0561 

Sigilyph

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFlying7258801038097490

82. Gothita: #0574

Gothita

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic453050556545290

83. Gothorita: #0575

Gothorita

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic604570758555390

84. Gothitelle: #0576 

Gothitelle

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic7055959511065490

85. Solosis: #0577 

Solosis

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic4530401055020290

86. Duosion: #0578

Duosion

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic6540501256030370

87. Reuniclus: #0579

Reuniclus

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic11065751258530490

88. Elgyem: #0605

Elgyem

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic555555855530335

89. Beheeyem: #0606

Beheeyem

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic7575751259540485

90. Hisuian Braviary: #0628 

Hisuian Braviary

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFlying11083701127065510

91. Meloetta (Aria Forme): #0648 

Meloetta (Aria Forme)

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Normal Psychic100777712812890600

92. Delphox: #0655 

Delphox

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
FirePsychic756972114100104534

93. Espurr: #0677

Espurr

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic624854636068355

94. Meowstic (Male): #0678

Meowstic (Male)

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic7448768381104466

95. Meowstic (Female): #0678 

Meowstic (Female)

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic7448768381104466

96. Inkay: #0686

Inkay

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
DarkPsychic535453374645288

97. Malamar: #0687 

Malamar

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
DarkPsychic869288687573482

98. Hoopa Confined: #0720 

Hoopa Confined

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicGhost801106015013070600

99. Hoopa Unbound: #0720

Hoopa Unbound

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicDark801606017013080680

100. Oricorio (Pa’u Style): #0741 

Oricorio (Pa'u Style)

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFlying757070987093476

101. Oranguru: #0765 

Oranguru

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
NormalPsychic9060809011060490

102. Bruxish: #0779 

Bruxish

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
WaterPsychic6810570707092475

103. Tapu Lele: #0786 

Tapu Lele

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFairy70857513011595570

104. Cosmog: #0789 

Cosmog

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic432931293137200

105. Cosmoem: #0790 

Cosmoem

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic43291312913137400

106. Solgaleo: #0791 

Solgaleo

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicSteel1371371071138997680

107. Lunala: #0792

Lunala

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicGhost1371138913710797680

108. Necrozma: #0800 

Necrozma

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic971071011278979600

109. Dusk Mane Necrozma: #0800 

Dusk Mane Necrozma

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicSteel9715712711310977680

110. Dawn Wings Necrozma: #0800 

Dawn Wings Necrozma

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicGhost9711310915712777680

111. Ultra Necrozma: #0800 

Ultra Necrozma

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicDragon971679716797129754

112. Dottler: #0825 

Dottler

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Bug Psychic503580509030335

113. Orbeetle: #0826 

Orbeetle

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Bug Psychic60451108012090505

114. Hatenna: #0856 

Halenna

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic423045565339265

115. Hattrem: #0857

Hattrem

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic574065867349370

116. Hatterene: #0858 

Hatterene

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicFairy57909513610329510

117. Mr. Rime: #0866

Mr. Rime

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
IcePsychic80857511010070520

118. Indeedee (Male): #0876 

Indeedee (Male)

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicNormal6065551059595475

119. Indeedee (Female): #0876 

Indeedee (Female)

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicNormal7055659510585475

120. Calyrex: #0898 

Calyrex

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicGrass1008080808080500

121. Calyrex (Ice Rider): #0898

Calyrex (Ice Rider)

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicIce1001651508513050680

122. Calyrex (Shadow Rider): #0898 

Calyrex (Shadow Rider)

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PsychicGhost1008580165100150680

123. Wyrdeer: #0899 

Wyrdeer

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
NormalPsychic103105721057565525

124. Armarouge: #0936 

Armarouge

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
FirePsychic85601001258075525

125. Rabsca: #0954

Rabsca

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
BugPsychic75508511510045470

126. Flittle: #0955 

Flittle

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic303530553075255

127. Espathra: #0956

Espathra

Type 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
Psychic95606010160105481

128. Veluza: #0976

Veluza

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
WaterPsychic9010273786570478

129. Farigiraf: #0981 

Farigiraf

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
NormalPsychic12090701107060520

130. Scream Tail: #0985 

Scream Tail

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
FairyPsychic115659965115111570

131. Iron Leaves: #1010 

Iron Leaves

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
GrassPsychic901308870108104590

132. Munkidori: #1015

Munkidori

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
PoisonPsychic88756613090106555

133. Iron Boulder: #1022 

Iron Boulder

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
RockPsychic901208068108124590

134. Iron Crown: #1023

Iron Crown

Type I

Type II 
                                  Base Stats
HPAttackDefenseSpecial AttackSpecial DefenseSpeedTotal
SteelPsychic907210012210898590

Psychic Moves

The 9 generations of Pokémon have built 18 Pokémon types with respective moves. These moves are synchronized with certain attributes that greatly impact their performance in a battle. Here is a catalog of the psychic moves with their details adjoined.

Sr. NoMoveGenBattleContestPowerAccuracyPP
1AgilityIStatusCOOL30
2Ally SwitchVStatusCLEVER15
3AmnesiaIStatusCUTE20
4BarrierIStatusCOOL20
5Calm MindIIIStatusSMART20
6ConfusionISpecialCLEVER5010025
7Cosmic PowerIIIStatusCOOL20
8Dream EaterISpecialSMART10010015
9Eerie SpellVIIISpecial801005
10Esper WingVIIISpecial8010010
11Expanding ForceVIIISpecial8010010
12ExtrasensoryIIISpecialcool8010020
13Freezing GlareVIIISpecial9010010
14Future SightIISpecialsmart12010010
15G-Max GravitasVIII5
16Genesis SupernovaVIISpecial1851
17Glitzy GlowVIISpecial9010015
18GravityIVStatusBeauty5
19Guard SplitVStatusClever10
20Guard SwapIVStatuscute10
21Heal BlockIVStatuscute10015
22Heal PulseVStatusBeautiful10
23Healing WishIVStatusCute10
24Heart StampVPhysicalcute6010025
25Heart SwapIVStatuscool10
26Hyperspace HoleVISpecialClever805
27HypnosisIStatussmart        6020
28ImprisonIIIStatussmart10
29InstructVIIStatus15
30KinesisIStatusSmart8015
31Light ScreenIStatusBeauty30
32Light That Burns the SkyVIISpecial2001
33Lumina CrashIXSpecial8010010
34Lunar BlessingVIIIStatus5
35Lunar DanceIVStatusBeauty10
36Luster PurgeIIISpecialSmart951005
37Magic CoatIIIStatusBEAUTY15
38Magic PowderVIIIStatus10020
39Magic RoomVStatusCLEVER10
40Max MindstormVIII
41MeditateIStatusBEAUTY40
42Miracle EyeIVStatusCLEVER40
43Mirror CoatIISpecialBEAUTY10020
44Mist BallIIISpecialSMART951005
45Mystical PowerVIIISpecial709010
46Photon GeyserVIISpecial1001005
47Power SplitVStatusCLEVER10
48Power SwapIVStatusCLEVER10
49Power TrickIVStatusCOOL10
50Prismatic LaserVIISpecial16010010
51PsybeamISpecialBEAUTY6510020
52PsybladeIXPhysical8010015
53PsychicISpecialSMART9010010
54Psychic FangsVIIPhysical8510010
55Psychic NoiseIXSpecial7510010
56Psychic TerrainVIIStatus10
57Psycho BoostIIISpecialSMART140905
58Psycho CutIVPhysicalCOOL7010020
59Psycho ShiftIVStatusCOOL10010
60Psyshield BashVIIPhysical709010
61PsyshockVSpecialBEAUTIFUL8010010
62PsystrikeVSpecialCOOL10010010
63PsywaveISpecialSMART10015
64ReflectIStatusSMART20
65RestIStatusCUTE5
66Role PlayIIIStatusCUTE10
67Shattered PsycheVII1
68Skill SwapIIIStatusSMART10
69Speed SwapVIIStatus10
70Stored PowerVSpecialCLEVER2010010
71SynchronoiseSpecialCLEVER12010010
72Take HeartVIIIStatus10
73TelekinesisVStatusCLEVER15
74TeleportIStatusCOOL20
75TrickIIIStatusSMART10010
76Trick RoomIVStatusCUTE5
77Twin BeamIXSpecial4010010
78Wonder RoomVStatusCLEVER10
79Zen HeadbuttIVPhysicalCLEVER809015

The above moves aren’t sufficient in a battle. Every Pokémon is stronger and or weaker than certain other types. 

Keeping Psychic Pokémon at the center, let’s find out what they are stronger and weaker against. 

Strengths and Weaknesses of Psychic-Type Pokémon

All Psychic-type Pokémon have powers of a mental genre rather than physical. But this comes with an advantage and a cost. 

Here is a synopsis of the strengths and weaknesses of the Psychic Pokémon in terms of attacking and defense against opponents.

Effectiveness\ Domain of responseAttackDefense
Very effective againstFighting type and Poison-typeFighting type, Psychic-type
Moderately effective againstPsychic-type and Steel-type
Not effective againstDark typeBug type, Ghost type, and Dark type

A radical change was observed after the release of 2nd Gen when the unchallenged Psychic type was countered by Dark-type and Steel-type Pokémon. 

From 2nd Gen, their power was put in line with other Pokémon types by making them stronger against Fighting type and Poison type and weaker against Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type Pokémon.

A brief analysis of its strengths and weaknesses will make the picture more clear.

What is Psychic Strong Against? 

The Psychic Pokémon had great potential in Gen 1 but were dragged back to put in the line in succeeding generations. In Gen 1, they were stronger against many types, but now that list was shortened to only Poison-type and Fighting-type Pokémon.

Also, if they find a Psychic terrain (introduced in the 7th generation) and the opponent is grounded, their power increases by 30%, giving them an edge over the opponent. 

Poison Type Pokémon

Inspired by venomous animals and plants, they represent toxicity (Ekans and Arbok) and pollution (Garbodor and Muk). Their exclusive move includes “Toxic,” while other moves are liquid ooze, stench, and corrosion.

As Poison Pokémon are more physical, they can be easily conquered by Psychic Pokémon which possess less physical but more mind-driven powers.

Fighting Type Pokémon

Fighting types are strong and muscle-dominated Pokémon that have no exclusive ability but the shared ability of Mind’s Eye and Scrappy. Some examples of Fighting-type Pokémon are Mankey, Primeape, and Mahcop. 

As the pervasively affirmed fact “Mind over Muscle” inspires the relation between Psychic and Fighting, Psychic can overpower Fighting-type Pokémon with their intellect and mind powers. 

The Psychic and Fighting types are also seen as opposite to each other in their character and defense and attack abilities. 

Although the Psychic Pokémon can subdue the above-stated types, there are some types they become weaker against. Let’s discuss them. 

What are Psychic Type Pokémon Weak Against?

In Gen 1, the Bug Type was the only weakness of the Psychic type. They were also immune to the Ghost-type and resistant to Fighting and Psychic-type moves. Later, their power was curtailed in successive generations. 

But what is effective against Psychic Pokémon now? Here is the answer.

The Psychic Pokémon are related to the mind and the mind has an abrupt fear of bugs, ghosts, and the darkness. With this same logic applied in Pokémon, the Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type Pokémon are super effective against Psychic Pokémon. 

Here are some moves related to these types. 

  • Dark-type moves – Dark Pulse, Dark Void and Embargo
  • Bug-type moves – Bug Buz, and Fury Cutter
  • Ghost-type moves – Curse, Hex, and Lick

Let’s go through them one by one. 

Dark Type Pokémon

Dark-type Pokémon were introduced in 2nd Gen to counter the undisputed Psychic Type Pokémon of 1st Gen. Dark Pokémon are super effective against Psychic and Ghosts types. 

Some best Dark-type Pokémon are Roaring Moon, Incineroar, and Urshifu and some effective dark-type moves are Crunch, Beat-up, Foul Play, Fling, and Flatter.

Bug Type Pokémon

Bug-type moves are effective against Psychic-type and Dark-type Pokémon. As bugs can see through the dark and the mind is innately fearful of bugs, this logic works in Pokémon for Bug-type Pokémon to drive out Dark and Psychic Pokémon.

Beedrill, Kleavor, Buzzwole, and Shedinja are some renowned Bug-type Pokémon and some Bug-type moves are Fell Stinger, Bug Bite, and Powder. 

Ghost Type Pokémon

They are effective against Ghost-type and Psychic-type moves. In the 1st Gen, Ghost-type moves had no impact over Psychic type, but later they became super effective against Psychic Pokémon. 

As the mind is afraid of Ghosts, it makes the analogy between Psychic and Ghosts more relatable. 

Galarian Corsola, Chandelure, Cofagrigus, and Dusknoir are known as best in this type; and Shadow Force, Confuse Ray, Phantom Force, and Shadow Claws are some widely acclaimed Ghost-type moves. 

Hence, next time you plan a fierce battle, stay cautious if you find a Ghost, Bug, or Dark-type Pokémon opposite to your Psychic Pokémon. 

Conclusion

All cute and dynamic Psychic Pokémon have been closer to our hearts since the 1st Gen. All 9 generations have given us more than 130 Pokémon of this type with different moves and powers to bang on the battlefield. 

When preparing for a Pokémon battle, weakness and strength can’t be ignored. Although no Pokémon type is immune to all other types, a balance is maintained by introducing new Pokémon and optimizing the powers of others in successive generations. 

With rumors of the release of 10th-generation Pokémon getting stronger day by day, we can expect more influential and dominant Psychic Pokémon in the coming times.

Frequently Asked Questions
Why are Psychic types weaker than Bug-types?

The inherent psyche of the human mind to have a general fear of bugs is transcribed in Pokémon to correlate the relation of Bug-type and Psychic type.

What types are Psychic Pokémon strong against?

Psychic Pokémon are strong against Fighting-type and Poison-type moves. As they use the power of mind and thoughts to counter the opponent in battle, they can easily overpower the physically potent Fighting and Poison types.

Is Psychic a good move type for fighting?

Being dependent on mental power, such as teleporting, illusion, and making an opponent drowsy, these types are less of a physical endeavor. Hence they are good against Fighting and Poison-type Pokémons but not against dark, Bug, and Ghost types.

Which is the strongest Psychic-type attacker?

Shadow Mewtwo is considered the strongest Psychic attacker with 26.40 DPS (Damage Per Second) and 688.9 TDO (Total Damage Output), followed by Mega Alakazam, Mewtwo, and Mega Latios.

Which is the best Psychic move?

“Psychic” has been the greatest move since Gen 1 in Psychic type,  followed by “Future Sight” and “Psyshock”. Calm mind, Psychic fangs, Amnesia, Prismatic Laser, and Glitzy Glow are other admired moves of this type.

What is Psycho Cut?

It is one of the most used attack moves of a Psychic type. With a power of 70, an accuracy of 100, and a high critical hit ratio, it uses the opponent’s defense as a reaction.

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