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Psychic-type

The mind power type with Trick Room setup and terrain dominance.

PSYCHIC
OffenseSuper: Fighting Poison
Resisted: Psychic Steel
No effect: Dark
DefenseWeak to: Bug Ghost Dark
Resists: Fighting Psychic
Immune to: None
Offensive Matchups

Super Effective (2x damage)

Fighting Poison

Not Very Effective (0.5x damage)

Psychic Steel

No Effect (0x damage)

Dark

Defensive Matchups

Weak To (takes 2x damage)

Bug Ghost Dark

Resists (takes 0.5x damage)

Fighting Psychic

Immune (takes 0x damage)

None

Last updated: 2026-06-03

About the Psychic Type

Psychic is one of the 18 Pokemon types introduced in Generation 1. Psychic-type Pokemon are associated with supernatural mental powers, intelligence, and space. Psychic moves are super effective against Fighting and Poison types. Defensively, Psychic has 3 weaknesses (Bug, Ghost, Dark) and 2 resistances. Psychic Terrain, set by Tapu Lele and Indeedee, boosts Psychic moves by 30% and blocks all priority moves, protecting setup sweepers from Sucker Punch and Extreme Speed.

Type Matchup Table

Category Types
Deals 2x to Fighting Poison
Deals 0.5x to Psychic Steel
Deals 0x to Dark
Takes 2x from Bug Ghost Dark
Takes 0.5x from Fighting Psychic
Takes 0x from None

Notable Psychic-type Pokemon

Mewtwo

The Genetic Pokemon with base 154 Special Attack and 130 Speed. Mega Mewtwo Y has base 194 Special Attack, the highest of all Mega Evolutions. It runs Psystrike, Aura Sphere, and Shadow Ball.

Gardevoir

The Embrace Pokemon with Trace. Mega Gardevoir has base 165 Special Attack and Pixilate, turning Hyper Voice into a Fairy move. It runs Hyper Voice, Psychic, Shadow Ball, and Focus Blast.

Calyrex

The King Pokemon with base 100 in all stats. Calyrex-Shadow Rider has base 165 Special Attack and 150 Speed with As One. Astral Barrage is a devastating spread move.

Alakazam

The Psi Pokemon with base 120 Special Attack and 120 Speed. Magic Guard prevents passive damage. It runs Life Orb sets with Psychic, Shadow Ball, Focus Blast, and Trick.

Slowbro

The Hermit Crab with Regenerator and base 110 Defense. Slowbro is one of the best physical walls. It uses Teleport for slow pivoting, Scald for burns, and Slack Off for recovery.

Indeedee

The Emotion Pokemon with Psychic Surge setting Psychic Terrain. It blocks priority moves and boosts Psychic moves by 30%. It uses Follow Me and Helping Hand for support.

Battle Strategy Tips

  • Psychic Terrain, set by Tapu Lele or Indeedee, boosts Psychic moves by 30% and blocks all priority moves. This protects setup sweepers from Sucker Punch and priority attacks.
  • Trick Room reverses Speed order for 5 turns, letting slow Psychic-types like Slowbro and Hatterene move first. Pair TR setters with slow, powerful attackers like Snorlax and Torkoal.
  • Psychic is weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Pair with a Dark-resistant teammate like a Fighting or Fairy type to cover Psychic's biggest weaknesses.
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