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.
Psychic Pokémon: What are They Strong and Weak Against?
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.
- 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.
- 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).
- 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

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attackack | Defense | Special Attackack | Special Defenseence | Speed | Total | ||
Electric | Psychic | 60 | 90 | 55 | 90 | 80 | 110 | 485 |
2. Abra: #0063

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 25 | 20 | 15 | 105 | 55 | 90 | 310 |
3. Kadabra: #0064

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 40 | 35 | 30 | 120 | 70 | 105 | 400 |
4. Alakazam: #0065

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 55 | 50 | 45 | 135 | 95 | 120 | 500 |
5. Mega Alakazam: #00657

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 55 | 50 | 65 | 175 | 105 | 150 | 600 |
6. Galarian Ponyta: #0077

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 50 | 85 | 55 | 65 | 65 | 90 | 410 |
7. Galarian Rapidash: #0078

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Fairy | 65 | 100 | 70 | 80 | 80 | 105 | 500 |
8. Slowpoke: #0079

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Water | Psychic | 90 | 65 | 65 | 40 | 40 | 15 | 315 |
9. Galarian Slowpoke: #0079

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 90 | 65 | 65 | 40 | 40 | 15 | 315 |
10. Slowbro: #0080

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Water | Psychic | 95 | 75 | 110 | 100 | 80 | 30 | 490 |
11. Mega Slowbro: #0080

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Water | Psychic | 95 | 75 | 180 | 130 | 80 | 30 | 590 |
12. Galarian Slowbro: #0080

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Poison | Psychic | 95 | 100 | 95 | 100 | 70 | 30 | 490 |
13. Drowzee: #0096

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 60 | 48 | 45 | 43 | 90 | 42 | 328 |
14. Hypno: #0097

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 85 | 73 | 70 | 73 | 115 | 67 | 483 |
15. Exeggcute: #0102

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Grass | Psychic | 60 | 40 | 80 | 60 | 45 | 40 | 325 |
16. Exeggutor: #0103

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Grass | Psychic | 95 | 95 | 85 | 125 | 75 | 55 | 530 |
17. Starmie: #0121

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Water | Psychic | 60 | 75 | 85 | 100 | 85 | 115 | 520 |
18. Mr. Mime: #0122

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Fairy | 40 | 45 | 65 | 100 | 120 | 90 | 460 |
19. Galarian Mr. Mime: #0122

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Ice | Psychic | 50 | 65 | 65 | 90 | 90 | 100 | 460 |
20. Jynx: #0124

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Ice | Psychic | 65 | 50 | 35 | 115 | 95 | 95 | 455 |
21. Galarian Articuno: #0144

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Flying | 90 | 85 | 85 | 125 | 100 | 95 | 580 |
22. Mewtwo: #0150

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 106 | 110 | 90 | 154 | 90 | 130 | 680 |
23. Mega Mewtwo X: #0150

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Fighting | 106 | 190 | 100 | 154 | 100 | 130 | 780 |
24. Mega Mewtwo Y: #0150

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 106 | 150 | 70 | 194 | 120 | 140 | 780 |
25. Mew: #0151

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 600 |
26. Natu: #0177

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Flying | 40 | 50 | 45 | 70 | 45 | 70 | 320 |
27. Xatu: #0178

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Flying | 65 | 75 | 70 | 95 | 70 | 95 | 470 |
28. Espeon: #0196

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 65 | 65 | 60 | 130 | 95 | 110 | 525 |
29. Slowking: #0199

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Water | Psychic | 95 | 75 | 80 | 100 | 110 | 30 | 490 |
30. Galarian Slowking: #0199

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Poison | Psychic | 95 | 65 | 80 | 110 | 110 | 30 | 490 |
31. Unown: #0201

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 48 | 72 | 48 | 72 | 48 | 48 | 336 |
32. Wobbuffet: #0202

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 190 | 33 | 58 | 33 | 58 | 33 | 405 |
33. Girafarig: #0203

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Normal | Psychic | 70 | 80 | 65 | 90 | 65 | 85 | 455 |
34. Smoochum: #0238

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Ice | Psychic | 45 | 30 | 15 | 85 | 65 | 65 | 305 |
35. Lugia: #0249

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Flying | 106 | 90 | 130 | 90 | 154 | 110 | 680 |
36. Celebi: #0251

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Grass | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 600 |
37. Ralts: #0280

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Fairy | 28 | 25 | 25 | 45 | 35 | 40 | 198 |
38. Kirlia: #0281

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Fairy | 38 | 35 | 35 | 65 | 55 | 50 | 278 |
39. Gardevoir: #0282

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Fairy | 68 | 65 | 65 | 125 | 115 | 80 | 518 |
40. Mega Gardevoir: #0282

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Fairy | 68 | 85 | 65 | 165 | 135 | 100 | 618 |
41. Meditite: #0307

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Fighting | Psychic | 30 | 40 | 55 | 40 | 55 | 60 | 280 |
42. Medicham: #0308

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Fighting | Psychic | 60 | 60 | 75 | 60 | 75 | 80 | 410 |
43. Mega Medicham: #0308

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Fighting | Psychic | 60 | 100 | 85 | 80 | 85 | 100 | 510 |
44. Spoink: #0325

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 60 | 25 | 35 | 70 | 80 | 60 | 330 |
45. Grumpig: #0326

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 80 | 45 | 65 | 90 | 110 | 80 | 470 |
46. Lunatone: #0337

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Rock | Psychic | 90 | 55 | 65 | 95 | 85 | 70 | 460 |
47. Solrock: #0338

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Rock | Psychic | 90 | 95 | 85 | 55 | 65 | 70 | 460 |
48. Baltoy: #0343

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Ground | Psychic | 40 | 40 | 55 | 40 | 70 | 55 | 300 |
49. Claydol: #0344

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Ground | Psychic | 60 | 70 | 105 | 70 | 120 | 75 | 500 |
50. Chimecho: #0358

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 75 | 50 | 80 | 95 | 90 | 65 | 455 |
51. Wynaut: #0360

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 95 | 23 | 48 | 23 | 48 | 23 | 260 |
52. Beldum: #0374

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Steel | Psychic | 40 | 55 | 80 | 35 | 60 | 30 | 300 |
53. Metang: #0375

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Steel | Psychic | 60 | 75 | 100 | 55 | 80 | 50 | 420 |
54. Metagross: #0376

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Steel | Psychic | 80 | 135 | 130 | 95 | 90 | 70 | 600 |
55. Mega Metagross: #0376

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Steel | Psychic | 80 | 145 | 150 | 105 | 110 | 110 | 700 |
56. Latias: #0380

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Dragon | Psychic | 80 | 80 | 90 | 110 | 130 | 110 | 600 |
57. Mega Latias: #0380

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Dragon | Psychic | 80 | 100 | 120 | 140 | 150 | 110 | 700 |
58. Latios: #0381

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Dragon | Psychic | 80 | 90 | 80 | 130 | 110 | 110 | 600 |
59. Mega Latios: #0381

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Dragon | Psychic | 80 | 130 | 100 | 160 | 120 | 110 | 700 |
60. Jirachi: #0385

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Steel | Psychic | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 600 |
61. Deoxys (Normal Forme): #0386

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 50 | 150 | 50 | 150 | 50 | 150 | 600 |
62. Deoxys (Attack Forme): #0386

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 50 | 180 | 20 | 180 | 20 | 150 | 600 |
63. Deoxys (Defense Forme): #0386

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 50 | 70 | 160 | 70 | 160 | 90 | 600 |
64. Deoxys (Speed Forme): #0386

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 50 | 95 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 180 | 600 |
65. Chingling: #0433

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 45 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 50 | 45 | 285 |
66. Bronzor: #0436

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Steel | Psychic | 57 | 24 | 86 | 24 | 86 | 23 | 300 |
67. Bronzong: #0437

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Steel | Psychic | 67 | 89 | 116 | 79 | 116 | 33 | 500 |
68. Mime Jr.: #0439

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Fairy | 20 | 25 | 45 | 70 | 90 | 60 | 310 |
69. Gallade: #0475

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Fighting | 68 | 125 | 65 | 65 | 115 | 80 | 518 |
70. Mega Gallade: #0475

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Fighting | 68 | 165 | 95 | 65 | 115 | 110 | 618 |
71. Uxie: #0480

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 75 | 75 | 130 | 75 | 130 | 95 | 580 |
72. Mesprit: #0481

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 80 | 105 | 105 | 105 | 106 | 80 | 580 |
73. Azelf: #0482

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 75 | 125 | 70 | 125 | 70 | 115 | 580 |
74. Cresselia: #0488

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 120 | 70 | 110 | 75 | 120 | 85 | 580 |
75. Victini: #0494

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 600 |
76. Munna: #0517

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 76 | 25 | 45 | 67 | 55 | 24 | 292 |
77. Musharna: #0518

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 116 | 55 | 85 | 107 | 95 | 29 | 487 |
78. Woobat: #0527

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Flying | 65 | 45 | 43 | 55 | 43 | 72 | 323 |
79. Swoobat: #0528

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Flying | 67 | 57 | 55 | 77 | 55 | 114 | 425 |
80. Darmanitan (Zen Mode): #0555

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Fire | Psychic | 105 | 30 | 105 | 140 | 105 | 55 | 540 |
81. Sigilyph: #0561

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Flying | 72 | 58 | 80 | 103 | 80 | 97 | 490 |
82. Gothita: #0574

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 45 | 30 | 50 | 55 | 65 | 45 | 290 |
83. Gothorita: #0575

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 60 | 45 | 70 | 75 | 85 | 55 | 390 |
84. Gothitelle: #0576

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 70 | 55 | 95 | 95 | 110 | 65 | 490 |
85. Solosis: #0577

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 45 | 30 | 40 | 105 | 50 | 20 | 290 |
86. Duosion: #0578

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 65 | 40 | 50 | 125 | 60 | 30 | 370 |
87. Reuniclus: #0579

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 110 | 65 | 75 | 125 | 85 | 30 | 490 |
88. Elgyem: #0605

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 55 | 55 | 55 | 85 | 55 | 30 | 335 |
89. Beheeyem: #0606

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 75 | 75 | 75 | 125 | 95 | 40 | 485 |
90. Hisuian Braviary: #0628

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Flying | 110 | 83 | 70 | 112 | 70 | 65 | 510 |
91. Meloetta (Aria Forme): #0648

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Normal | Psychic | 100 | 77 | 77 | 128 | 128 | 90 | 600 |
92. Delphox: #0655

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Fire | Psychic | 75 | 69 | 72 | 114 | 100 | 104 | 534 |
93. Espurr: #0677

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 62 | 48 | 54 | 63 | 60 | 68 | 355 |
94. Meowstic (Male): #0678

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 74 | 48 | 76 | 83 | 81 | 104 | 466 |
95. Meowstic (Female): #0678

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 74 | 48 | 76 | 83 | 81 | 104 | 466 |
96. Inkay: #0686

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Dark | Psychic | 53 | 54 | 53 | 37 | 46 | 45 | 288 |
97. Malamar: #0687

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Dark | Psychic | 86 | 92 | 88 | 68 | 75 | 73 | 482 |
98. Hoopa Confined: #0720

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Ghost | 80 | 110 | 60 | 150 | 130 | 70 | 600 |
99. Hoopa Unbound: #0720

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Dark | 80 | 160 | 60 | 170 | 130 | 80 | 680 |
100. Oricorio (Pa’u Style): #0741

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Flying | 75 | 70 | 70 | 98 | 70 | 93 | 476 |
101. Oranguru: #0765

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Normal | Psychic | 90 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 110 | 60 | 490 |
102. Bruxish: #0779

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Water | Psychic | 68 | 105 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 92 | 475 |
103. Tapu Lele: #0786

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Fairy | 70 | 85 | 75 | 130 | 115 | 95 | 570 |
104. Cosmog: #0789

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 43 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 37 | 200 |
105. Cosmoem: #0790

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 43 | 29 | 131 | 29 | 131 | 37 | 400 |
106. Solgaleo: #0791

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Steel | 137 | 137 | 107 | 113 | 89 | 97 | 680 |
107. Lunala: #0792

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Ghost | 137 | 113 | 89 | 137 | 107 | 97 | 680 |
108. Necrozma: #0800

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 97 | 107 | 101 | 127 | 89 | 79 | 600 |
109. Dusk Mane Necrozma: #0800

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Steel | 97 | 157 | 127 | 113 | 109 | 77 | 680 |
110. Dawn Wings Necrozma: #0800

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Ghost | 97 | 113 | 109 | 157 | 127 | 77 | 680 |
111. Ultra Necrozma: #0800

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Dragon | 97 | 167 | 97 | 167 | 97 | 129 | 754 |
112. Dottler: #0825

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Bug | Psychic | 50 | 35 | 80 | 50 | 90 | 30 | 335 |
113. Orbeetle: #0826

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Bug | Psychic | 60 | 45 | 110 | 80 | 120 | 90 | 505 |
114. Hatenna: #0856

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 42 | 30 | 45 | 56 | 53 | 39 | 265 |
115. Hattrem: #0857

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 57 | 40 | 65 | 86 | 73 | 49 | 370 |
116. Hatterene: #0858

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Fairy | 57 | 90 | 95 | 136 | 103 | 29 | 510 |
117. Mr. Rime: #0866

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Ice | Psychic | 80 | 85 | 75 | 110 | 100 | 70 | 520 |
118. Indeedee (Male): #0876

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Normal | 60 | 65 | 55 | 105 | 95 | 95 | 475 |
119. Indeedee (Female): #0876

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Normal | 70 | 55 | 65 | 95 | 105 | 85 | 475 |
120. Calyrex: #0898

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Grass | 100 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 500 |
121. Calyrex (Ice Rider): #0898

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Ice | 100 | 165 | 150 | 85 | 130 | 50 | 680 |
122. Calyrex (Shadow Rider): #0898

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | Ghost | 100 | 85 | 80 | 165 | 100 | 150 | 680 |
123. Wyrdeer: #0899

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Normal | Psychic | 103 | 105 | 72 | 105 | 75 | 65 | 525 |
124. Armarouge: #0936

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Fire | Psychic | 85 | 60 | 100 | 125 | 80 | 75 | 525 |
125. Rabsca: #0954

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Bug | Psychic | 75 | 50 | 85 | 115 | 100 | 45 | 470 |
126. Flittle: #0955

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 30 | 35 | 30 | 55 | 30 | 75 | 255 |
127. Espathra: #0956

Type | Base Stats | |||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Psychic | 95 | 60 | 60 | 101 | 60 | 105 | 481 |
128. Veluza: #0976

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Water | Psychic | 90 | 102 | 73 | 78 | 65 | 70 | 478 |
129. Farigiraf: #0981

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Normal | Psychic | 120 | 90 | 70 | 110 | 70 | 60 | 520 |
130. Scream Tail: #0985

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Fairy | Psychic | 115 | 65 | 99 | 65 | 115 | 111 | 570 |
131. Iron Leaves: #1010

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Grass | Psychic | 90 | 130 | 88 | 70 | 108 | 104 | 590 |
132. Munkidori: #1015

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Poison | Psychic | 88 | 75 | 66 | 130 | 90 | 106 | 555 |
133. Iron Boulder: #1022

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Rock | Psychic | 90 | 120 | 80 | 68 | 108 | 124 | 590 |
134. Iron Crown: #1023

Type I | Type II | Base Stats | ||||||
HP | Attack | Defense | Special Attack | Special Defense | Speed | Total | ||
Steel | Psychic | 90 | 72 | 100 | 122 | 108 | 98 | 590 |
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. No | Move | Gen | Battle | Contest | Power | Accuracy | PP |
1 | Agility | I | Status | COOL | — | — | 30 |
2 | Ally Switch | V | Status | CLEVER | — | — | 15 |
3 | Amnesia | I | Status | CUTE | — | — | 20 |
4 | Barrier | I | Status | COOL | — | — | 20 |
5 | Calm Mind | III | Status | SMART | — | — | 20 |
6 | Confusion | I | Special | CLEVER | 50 | 100 | 25 |
7 | Cosmic Power | III | Status | COOL | — | — | 20 |
8 | Dream Eater | I | Special | SMART | 100 | 100 | 15 |
9 | Eerie Spell | VIII | Special | – | 80 | 100 | 5 |
10 | Esper Wing | VIII | Special | – | 80 | 100 | 10 |
11 | Expanding Force | VIII | Special | – | 80 | 100 | 10 |
12 | Extrasensory | III | Special | cool | 80 | 100 | 20 |
13 | Freezing Glare | VIII | Special | – | 90 | 100 | 10 |
14 | Future Sight | II | Special | smart | 120 | 100 | 10 |
15 | G-Max Gravitas | VIII | — | – | — | ∞ | 5 |
16 | Genesis Supernova | VII | Special | – | 185 | — | 1 |
17 | Glitzy Glow | VII | Special | – | 90 | 100 | 15 |
18 | Gravity | IV | Status | Beauty | — | — | 5 |
19 | Guard Split | V | Status | Clever | — | — | 10 |
20 | Guard Swap | IV | Status | cute | — | — | 10 |
21 | Heal Block | IV | Status | cute | — | 100 | 15 |
22 | Heal Pulse | V | Status | Beautiful | — | — | 10 |
23 | Healing Wish | IV | Status | Cute | — | — | 10 |
24 | Heart Stamp | V | Physical | cute | 60 | 100 | 25 |
25 | Heart Swap | IV | Status | cool | — | — | 10 |
26 | Hyperspace Hole | VI | Special | Clever | 80 | ∞ | 5 |
27 | Hypnosis | I | Status | smart | 60 | 20 | |
28 | Imprison | III | Status | smart | — | — | 10 |
29 | Instruct | VII | Status | – | — | — | 15 |
30 | Kinesis | I | Status | Smart | — | 80 | 15 |
31 | Light Screen | I | Status | Beauty | — | — | 30 |
32 | Light That Burns the Sky | VII | Special | – | 200 | — | 1 |
33 | Lumina Crash | IX | Special | – | 80 | 100 | 10 |
34 | Lunar Blessing | VIII | Status | – | — | — | 5 |
35 | Lunar Dance | IV | Status | Beauty | — | — | 10 |
36 | Luster Purge | III | Special | Smart | 95 | 100 | 5 |
37 | Magic Coat | III | Status | BEAUTY | — | — | 15 |
38 | Magic Powder | VIII | Status | – | — | 100 | 20 |
39 | Magic Room | V | Status | CLEVER | — | — | 10 |
40 | Max Mindstorm | VIII | — | – | — | — | — |
41 | Meditate | I | Status | BEAUTY | — | — | 40 |
42 | Miracle Eye | IV | Status | CLEVER | — | — | 40 |
43 | Mirror Coat | II | Special | BEAUTY | — | 100 | 20 |
44 | Mist Ball | III | Special | SMART | 95 | 100 | 5 |
45 | Mystical Power | VIII | Special | – | 70 | 90 | 10 |
46 | Photon Geyser | VII | Special | – | 100 | 100 | 5 |
47 | Power Split | V | Status | CLEVER | — | — | 10 |
48 | Power Swap | IV | Status | CLEVER | — | — | 10 |
49 | Power Trick | IV | Status | COOL | — | — | 10 |
50 | Prismatic Laser | VII | Special | – | 160 | 100 | 10 |
51 | Psybeam | I | Special | BEAUTY | 65 | 100 | 20 |
52 | Psyblade | IX | Physical | – | 80 | 100 | 15 |
53 | Psychic | I | Special | SMART | 90 | 100 | 10 |
54 | Psychic Fangs | VII | Physical | – | 85 | 100 | 10 |
55 | Psychic Noise | IX | Special | – | 75 | 100 | 10 |
56 | Psychic Terrain | VII | Status | – | — | — | 10 |
57 | Psycho Boost | III | Special | SMART | 140 | 90 | 5 |
58 | Psycho Cut | IV | Physical | COOL | 70 | 100 | 20 |
59 | Psycho Shift | IV | Status | COOL | — | 100 | 10 |
60 | Psyshield Bash | VII | Physical | – | 70 | 90 | 10 |
61 | Psyshock | V | Special | BEAUTIFUL | 80 | 100 | 10 |
62 | Psystrike | V | Special | COOL | 100 | 100 | 10 |
63 | Psywave | I | Special | SMART | — | 100 | 15 |
64 | Reflect | I | Status | SMART | — | — | 20 |
65 | Rest | I | Status | CUTE | — | — | 5 |
66 | Role Play | III | Status | CUTE | — | — | 10 |
67 | Shattered Psyche | VII | — | – | — | — | 1 |
68 | Skill Swap | III | Status | SMART | — | — | 10 |
69 | Speed Swap | VII | Status | – | — | — | 10 |
70 | Stored Power | V | Special | CLEVER | 20 | 100 | 10 |
71 | Synchronoise | V | Special | CLEVER | 120 | 100 | 10 |
72 | Take Heart | VIII | Status | – | — | — | 10 |
73 | Telekinesis | V | Status | CLEVER | — | — | 15 |
74 | Teleport | I | Status | COOL | — | — | 20 |
75 | Trick | III | Status | SMART | — | 100 | 10 |
76 | Trick Room | IV | Status | CUTE | — | — | 5 |
77 | Twin Beam | IX | Special | – | 40 | 100 | 10 |
78 | Wonder Room | V | Status | CLEVER | — | — | 10 |
79 | Zen Headbutt | IV | Physical | CLEVER | 80 | 90 | 15 |
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 response | Attack | Defense |
Very effective against | Fighting type and Poison-type | Fighting type, Psychic-type |
Moderately effective against | Psychic-type and Steel-type | |
Not effective against | Dark type | Bug 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.
Why are Psychic types weaker than Bug-types?
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.