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.
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.
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.
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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.