Psychic type

The Psychic type (Japanese: エスパータイプ, Hepburn: Esupaa taipu) is one of the eighteen Pokémon elemental types.

The Psychic type is fairly common, and is very common among Legendary Pokémon. Psychic-type Pokémon tend to be very intelligent. It's also interesting to note that, many Psychic-type Pokémon are based on and/or related to real scientific or mythological discoveries such as Deoxys and Alakazam which are based on DNA and psychokinesis respectively. Many Psychic-type Pokémon also came from, are associated with, or have some connection to outer space, such as Elgyem which is based on common media depictions of aliens and Gothitelle which is said to have the ability to predict the future by reading stars.

To attack, they use their mind power, thus many tend to have high special stats and low physical stats. In particular, every Psychic-type attack introduced before Generation IV remained a special attack, with physical Psychic attacks only being introduced from Generation IV onwards.

Famous Psychic-type Pokémon Trainers include Sabrina, the sixth Gym Leader in Kanto; Will, the first member of the Johto Elite Four; Tate and Liza, the seventh Gym Leaders in Hoenn; Lucian, the fourth member of the Sinnoh Elite Four; Caitlin, a member of the Unova Elite Four; and Olympia, the seventh Gym Leader in Kalos, and Tulip, one of the Gym Leaders of Paldea.

Quick Answers

What real scientific or mythological discoveries are Psychic-type Pokémon based on?

Psychic-type Pokémon draw inspiration from real scientific and mythological discoveries. For instance, Deoxys is inspired by DNA and Alakazam by psychokinesis. Many Psychic Pokémon like Starmie, Elgyem, Solgaleo, Lunala, and Gothitelle have associations with outer space. Their attacks are based on mind power, resulting in high special stats and lower physical stats.

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What common traits do Psychic-type Pokémon share?

Psychic-type Pokémon, prevalent among Legendary Pokémon, are known for their high intelligence. Many are inspired by scientific or mythological concepts, with several having connections to outer space. They use mind power for attacks, which often leads to high special stats and low physical stats. Psychic-type Pokémon can also shield their minds from psychic abilities like mind reading or control.

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How common is the Psychic type among Legendary Pokémon?

The Psychic type is prevalent among Legendary Pokémon, boasting the highest count with 16 as of Generation IX. Psychic-type Pokémon, known for their intelligence, often draw inspiration from scientific or mythological concepts. For instance, Deoxys is based on DNA, while Alakazam is inspired by psychokinesis.

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What are some examples of Psychic-type Pokémon?

Examples of Psychic-type Pokémon include Beheeyem, Espurr, Meowstic, Cosmog, Cosmoem, Necrozma, Hatenna, Hattrem, Flittle, Espathra, Galarian Rapidash, Mr. Mime, Galarian Articuno, Natu, Xatu, Lugia, Celebi, Ralts, Kirlia, Gardevoir, Mime Jr., Gallade, Victini, Woobat, Swoobat, Sigilyph, Hisuian Braviary, Confined Hoopa, Oricorio, Latios, Kyogre, Groudon, Rayquaza, Jirachi, Deoxys, Alakazam, and Claydol. These Pokémon exhibit psychic abilities and can use psychic moves in battles.

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How does the Psychic type rank in terms of commonality among all Pokémon types?

Psychic type is one among eighteen Pokémon elemental types and is notably common, particularly among Legendary Pokémon. Out of the total, 112 Pokémon are Psychic type, with 41 classified as pure Psychic type. It's also one of the three types paired with every other type.

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Psychic-type moves

• There are 79 Psychic-type moves.
  • In Generation I, 15 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation II, 2 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation III, 11 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation IV, 13 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation V, 12 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation VI, 1 move was introduced.
  • In Generation VII, 10 moves were introduced.
  • In Generation VIII, 11 moves were introduced, with 1 Gigantamax move and 1 Dynamax move.
  • In Generation IX, 4 moves were introduced.
• In battles: Other moves stand out.
  • 6 moves are of the type.
  • 28 moves are of the type.
  • 42 moves are of the type.
• In contests: Clever moves stand out.
  • 32 moves are of the type.
  • 10 moves are of the type.
  • 8 moves are of the type.
  • 5 moves are of the type.
  • There are no moves of the type.

List of Psychic-type moves

Name	Category	Contest	Generation	Power
Agility			Generation I	-
Ally Switch			Generation V	-
Amnesia			Generation I	-
Barrier			Generation I	-
Calm Mind			Generation III	-
Confusion			Generation I	50
Cosmic Power			Generation III	-
Dream Eater			Generation I	100
Eerie Spell		-	Generation VIII	80
Esper Wing		-	Generation VIII	80
Expanding Force		-	Generation VIII	80
Extrasensory			Generation III	80
Freezing Glare		-	Generation VIII	90
Future Sight			Generation II	120
G-Max Gravitas	-	-	Generation VIII	-
Genesis Supernova		-	Generation VII	185
Glitzy Glow			Generation VII	90
Gravity			Generation IV	-
Guard Split			Generation V	-
Guard Swap			Generation IV	-
Heal Block			Generation IV	-
Heal Pulse			Generation V	-
Healing Wish			Generation IV	-
Heart Stamp			Generation V	60
Heart Swap			Generation IV	-
Hyperspace Hole			Generation VI	-
Hypnosis			Generation I	-
Imprison			Generation III	-
Instruct		-	Generation VII	185
Kinesis			Generation I	-
Light Screen			Generation I	-
Light That Burns the Sky		-	Generation VII	200
Lumina Crash		-	Generation IX	80
Lunar Blessing		-	Generation VIII	-
Lunar Dance			Generation IV	-
Luster Purge			Generation III	70
Magic Coat			Generation III	-
Magic Powder		-	Generation VIII	-
Magic Room			Generation V	-
Max Mindstorm	-	-	Generation VIII	-
Meditate			Generation I	-
Miracle Eye			Generation IV	-
Mirror Coat			Generation II	-
Mist Ball			Generation III	70
Mystical Power		-	Generation VIII	70
Photon Geyser		-	Generation VII	100
Power Split			Generation V	-
Power Swap			Generation IV	-
Power Trick			Generation IV	-
Prismatic Laser		-	Generation VII	160
Psybeam			Generation I	65
Psyblade		-	Generation IX	80
Psychic			Generation I	90
Psychic Fangs		-	Generation VII	-
Psychic Noise		-	Generation IX	75
Psychic Terrain		-	Generation VII	-
Psycho Boost			Generation III	140
Psycho Cut			Generation IV	70
Psycho Shift			Generation IV	-
Psyshield Bash		-	Generation VIII	70
Psyshock			Generation V	80
Psystrike			Generation V	100
Psywave			Generation I	-
Reflect			Generation I	-
Rest			Generation I	-
Role Play			Generation III	-
Shattered Psyche	-	-	Generation VII	-
Skill Swap			Generation III	-
Speed Swap		-	Generation VII	-
Stored Power			Generation V	20
Synchronoise			Generation V	120
Take Heart		-	Generation VIII	-
Telekinesis			Generation V	-
Teleport			Generation I	-
Trick			Generation III	-
Trick Room			Generation IV	-
Twin Beam		-	Generation IX	40
Wonder Room			Generation V	-
Zen Headbutt			Generation IV	80

Effectiveness of Psychic-type moves

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Weaknesses and resistances of the Psychic type

A type chart displaying the weaknesses and resistances of a Pokémon when damaged by a move. Empty fields are moves that do normal damage.

×4 Doubly super effective

×2 Super effective

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¼ Very resistant

×0 Immune

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Psychic-type-Pokémon Trainers

Psychic-type-Pokémon Gym Leaders

Leader	Location	Badge
Sabrina	Saffron City, Kanto	Marsh Badge
Tate and Liza	Mossdeep City, Hoenn	Mind Badge
Olympia	Anistar City, Kalos	Psychic Badge
Tulip	Alfornada, Paldea	Psychic Badge

Psychic-type-Pokémon Elite Four members

Competence	Category
Will	Johto Elite Four
Lucian	Sinnoh Elite Four
Caitlin	Unova Elite Four

Psychic-type-Pokémon Special Trainers

Competence	Category
Dexio	Pokémon Trainer
Faba	Aether Branch Chief
Avery	Pokémon Trainer

Psychic type records

• Ultra Necrozma is the tallest Psychic type.
• Cosmoem is the smallest and heaviest Psychic type.
• Cosmog is the lightest Psychic type.
• Wynaut evolves at the lowest level (15)
• Cosmoem evolves at the highest level (53)
• Wobbuffet has the most HP of all Psychic types (190)
• Mega Mewtwo X has the most Attack of all Psychic types (190)
• Mega Gallade has the highest Attack of all non-Legendary Psychic types (165)
• Mega Slowbro has the most Defense of all Psychic types (180)
• Mega Mewtwo Y has the most Sp. Atk of all Psychic types (194)
• Mega Alakazam has the highest Special Attack and Speed of all non-Legendary Psychic types (175 & 150)
• Defense Deoxys has the most Sp. Def of all Psychic types (160)
• Speed Deoxys has the most Speed of all Psychic types (180)
• Mega Mewtwo X & Y tie for the highest base stat total of all Psychic-types (780)

Psychic-type Pokémon

112 Pokémon are Psychic type.

Pure Psychic-type Pokémon

41 Pokémon (36.61%) with pure Psychic-type

#063: Abra

#064: Kadabra

#065: Alakazam

#077: Galarian Ponyta

#079: Galarian Slowpoke

#096: Drowzee

#097: Hypno

#150: Mewtwo

#151: Mew

#196: Espeon

#201: Unown

#202: Wobbuffet

#325: Spoink

#326: Grumpig

#358: Chimecho

#360: Wynaut

#386: Deoxys

#433: Chingling

#480: Uxie

#481: Mesprit

#482: Azelf

#488: Cresselia

#517: Munna

#518: Musharna

#574: Gothita

#575: Gothorita

#576: Gothitelle

#577: Solosis

#578: Duosion

#579: Reuniclus

#605: Elgyem

#606: Beheeyem

#677: Espurr

#678: Meowstic

#789: Cosmog

#790: Cosmoem

#800: Necrozma

#856: Hatenna

#857: Hattrem

#955: Flittle

#956: Espathra

Primary Psychic-type Pokémon

25 Pokémon (22.32%) with primary Psychic-type

#078: Galarian Rapidash

#122: Mr. Mime

#144: Galarian Articuno

#177: Natu

#178: Xatu

#249: Lugia

#251: Celebi

#280: Ralts

#281: Kirlia

#282: Gardevoir

#439: Mime Jr.

#475: Gallade

#494: Victini

#527: Woobat

#528: Swoobat

#561: Sigilyph

#628: Hisuian Braviary

#720: Confined Hoopa

#741: Oricorio (Pa'u Style)

#786: Tapu Lele

#791: Solgaleo

#792: Lunala

#858: Hatterene

#876: Indeedee

#898: Calyrex

Secondary Psychic-type Pokémon

46 Pokémon (41.07%) with secondary Psychic-type

#026: Alolan Raichu

#079: Slowpoke

#080: Slowbro

#080: Galarian Slowbro

#102: Exeggcute

#103: Exeggutor

#121: Starmie

#122: Galarian Mr. Mime

#124: Jynx

#199: Slowking

#199: Galarian Slowking

#203: Girafarig

#238: Smoochum

#307: Meditite

#308: Medicham

#337: Lunatone

#338: Solrock

#343: Baltoy

#344: Claydol

#374: Beldum

#375: Metang

#376: Metagross

#380: Latias

#381: Latios

#385: Jirachi

#436: Bronzor

#437: Bronzong

#648: Meloetta

#655: Delphox

#686: Inkay

#687: Malamar

#765: Oranguru

#779: Bruxish

#825: Dottler

#826: Orbeetle

#866: Mr. Rime

#899: Wyrdeer

#936: Armarouge

#954: Rabsca

#976: Veluza

#981: Farigiraf

#985: Scream Tail

#1010: Iron Leaves

#1015: Munkidori

#1022: Iron Boulder

#1023: Iron Crown

Pokémon with Psychic-type alternate forms

#065: Mega Alakazam

#080: Mega Slowbro

#150: Mega Mewtwo X

#150: Mega Mewtwo Y

#282: Mega Gardevoir

#308: Mega Medicham

#376: Mega Metagross

#380: Mega Latias

#381: Mega Latios

#386: Deoxys (Attack Forme)

#386: Deoxys (Defense Forme)

#386: Deoxys (Speed Forme)

#475: Mega Gallade

#493: Arceus

#555: Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)

#720: Unbound Hoopa

#773: Silvally

#800: Dusk Mane Necrozma

#800: Dawn Wings Necrozma

#800: Ultra Necrozma

#826: Gigantamax Orbeetle

#858: Gigantamax Hatterene

#898: Glacial Rider Calyrex

#898: Spectral Rider Calyrex

Relations with other types

• They're weak against the Bug and Ghost types and have no effect against the Dark type because these represent fears, which can take over the mind and affect one's concentration, and of beings of different and hard to read psyches; insects have a much different mental process than vertebrates, and swarms of insects can kill concentration, where ghosts are of a different frequency of existence and can annoy or play pranks, and unusual and twisted "dark" minds can be unpredictable and incomprehensible and evil can easily corrupt the mind.
• They're strong against the Fighting type because there are sayings regarding the mind's superiority over the body ("Brain beats Brawn", "Mind over Matter," etc.). In addition, the brain also regulates all muscle functions. Without the brain, the body cannot properly function. And skilled masterminds can overpower even the strongest fighters; within the realm of fighting, especially street fighting, it is often considered key to read the opponent and react appropriately in turn with how one defends themselves, regardless of strength.
• They're strong against the Poison type because psychic concentration can at times ignore the body's physical pain. Also, while a person's body can be poisoned, their mind cannot (at least not in the literal sense). In addition to this, meditation expels impurities from the mind. This may also be because going into a medical field requires a lot of education and knowledge.
• The Steel type resists them because some of them are based on machines, which don't have thoughts or feelings. As a whole they lack any mental capacity whatsoever, so thus are highly insusceptible to psychic powers. It may also be a play on the belief that tin foil hats can protect one's mind from psychic abilities such as mind reading or control.
• They resist themselves because psychic people have trouble reading other psychics' minds.

Trivia

• Along with the Water and Flying types, the Psychic type is the third type has been paired up with every type (excluding types such as ??? type and Shadow type).
• Psychic is the only type to share a name with a move and a trainer class.
• There are only five Psychic-type moves in the Physical category: Psycho Cut, Zen Headbutt, Heart Stamp, Psyshield Bash, and Psyblade.
• As of Generation IX, Psychic type has the most Legendary Pokémon with 16 and also has the most Mythical Pokémon with 7.