Psychic type Psychic Type Top 30 Updated

Best Psychic Attackers — Pokemon GO

Top 30 Psychic-type raid attackers ranked by DPS with best movesets and tier rankings.

Super effective vs: Fighting type Fighting Poison type Poison

The Psychic-type attacker tier list ranks the top 30 Pokemon by raid DPS in 2026. Use Psychic-type attackers against Fighting, Poison-type raid bosses. Shadow Pokemon deal 20% more damage, while Mega evolutions boost the entire raid team.

Rankings are calculated by simulating every possible fast and charged move combination for each Pokemon at level 40 against a generic Tier 5 raid boss. We measure DPS (Damage Per Second), TDO (Total Damage Output before fainting), and eDPS (a composite metric that balances raw damage with survivability). The final ranking weighs type-specific DPS at 70% and overall DPS at 30%, so Pokemon with strong same-type moves are prioritized while off-type coverage is still rewarded.

How We Calculate Raid DPS Rankings

Our raid attacker rankings simulate actual battle performance using Pokemon GO's damage formula. Here's how each metric is computed:

DPS — Damage Per Second

Calculated using the Pokemon GO damage formula: floor(0.5 × Power × Atk/Def × STAB) + 1. We simulate a full attack cycle (enough fast moves to charge one charged move) and divide total damage by cycle time. Higher DPS means faster raid clears.

TDO — Total Damage Output

Total damage dealt before fainting, calculated as DPS × Time Alive. Survival time is based on the Pokemon's effective HP and the boss's estimated damage output. TDO rewards bulky Pokemon that stay in the fight longer and need fewer revives.

eDPS — Effective DPS

A composite metric: (DPS³ × TDO)0.25. This balances raw speed with durability — a glass cannon with sky-high DPS but terrible TDO gets penalized, while a tanky attacker that's too slow also won't rank well. eDPS identifies the best all-round raiders.

STAB & Move Selection

Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) adds a 1.2× multiplier when a move's type matches the Pokemon's type. At least one move must be Psychic-type to qualify. We test every fast + charged combination and select the one with the highest ranking score.

Shadow & Mega Variants

Shadow Pokemon receive a 20% Attack boost with a ~17% Defense penalty, making them high-DPS glass cannons. Mega Pokemon are evaluated with their boosted base stats. Both variants are ranked alongside regular forms so you can compare them directly.

Tier Assignment

Pokemon are placed into tiers based on how their DPS compares to the #1 attacker:

S-Tier: Top 5% or Top 3 A-Tier: Top 15% or Top 8 B-Tier: Top 25% or Top 15 C-Tier: Top 35% or Top 22 D-Tier: Remaining

All simulations use level 40 stats (CPM 0.7903) against a generic Tier 5 raid boss with 160 effective Defense. Rankings are recalculated daily to reflect the latest move updates and balance changes.

S

S-Tier — Best in Class

3 Pokemon

1 Shadow Regigigas
Shadow Regigigas Shadow
23.929 DPS 555.14 TDO
F Zen Headbutt C Crush Grip
2 Shadow Mewtwo
Shadow Mewtwo Shadow
21.882 DPS 493.08 TDO
F Confusion C Psystrike
3 Mega Alakazam
Mega Alakazam Mega
20.889 DPS 320.30 TDO
F Confusion C Psychic
A

A-Tier — Top Picks

5 Pokemon

4 Shadow Landorus (Therian)
Shadow Landorus (Therian) Shadow
20.400 DPS 440.64 TDO
F Extrasensory C Sandsear Storm
5 Regigigas
Regigigas
19.643 DPS 455.71 TDO
F Zen Headbutt C Crush Grip
6 Shadow Alakazam
Shadow Alakazam Shadow
18.667 DPS 286.22 TDO
F Confusion C Psychic
7 Mega Gardevoir
Mega Gardevoir Mega
18.667 DPS 331.02 TDO
F Confusion C Psychic
8 Mega Gallade
Mega Gallade Mega
18.667 DPS 331.02 TDO
F Confusion C Psychic
B

B-Tier — Solid Options

7 Pokemon

9 Mewtwo
Mewtwo
18.000 DPS 405.60 TDO
F Psycho Cut C Psystrike
10 Mega Latios
Mega Latios Mega
17.889 DPS 357.78 TDO
F Zen Headbutt C Psychic
11 Hoopa (Unbound)
Hoopa (Unbound)
17.778 DPS 322.37 TDO
F Confusion C Psychic
12 Shadow Latios
Shadow Latios Shadow
17.444 DPS 348.89 TDO
F Zen Headbutt C Psychic
13 Shadow Metagross
Shadow Metagross Shadow
17.000 DPS 340.00 TDO
F Zen Headbutt C Psychic
14 Deoxys (Attack)
Deoxys (Attack)
17.000 DPS 244.80 TDO
F Zen Headbutt C Psycho Boost
15 Shadow Darmanitan (Standard)
Shadow Darmanitan (Standard) Shadow
17.000 DPS 417.07 TDO
F Fire Fang C Psychic
C

C-Tier — Usable

12 Pokemon

16 Mega Gengar
Mega Gengar Mega
16.857 DPS 274.21 TDO
F Hex C Psychic
17 Landorus (Therian)
Landorus (Therian)
16.720 DPS 361.15 TDO
F Extrasensory C Sandsear Storm
18 Shadow Gardevoir
Shadow Gardevoir Shadow
16.556 DPS 293.59 TDO
F Confusion C Psychic
19 Shadow Gallade
Shadow Gallade Shadow
16.556 DPS 293.59 TDO
F Confusion C Psychic
20 Shadow Articuno (Galarian)
Shadow Articuno (Galarian) Shadow
16.483 DPS 358.23 TDO
F Confusion C Futuresight
21 Shadow Rampardos
Shadow Rampardos Shadow
16.353 DPS 377.21 TDO
F Zen Headbutt C Rock Slide
22 Shadow Exeggutor
Shadow Exeggutor Shadow
16.125 DPS 365.50 TDO
F Extrasensory C Psychic
23 Mega Metagross
Mega Metagross Mega
16.111 DPS 322.22 TDO
F Zen Headbutt C Psychic
24 Mega Latias
Mega Latias Mega
15.778 DPS 315.56 TDO
F Zen Headbutt C Psychic
25 Mega Absol
Mega Absol Mega
15.684 DPS 267.68 TDO
F Psycho Cut C Payback
26 Alakazam
Alakazam
15.667 DPS 240.22 TDO
F Confusion C Psychic
27 Shadow Honchkrow
Shadow Honchkrow Shadow
15.571 DPS 367.49 TDO
F Snarl C Psychic
D

D-Tier — Niche

3 Pokemon

28 Necrozma (Dawn wings)
Necrozma (Dawn wings)
15.500 DPS 326.53 TDO
F Psycho Cut C Futuresight
29 Necrozma (Dusk mane)
Necrozma (Dusk mane)
15.500 DPS 326.53 TDO
F Psycho Cut C Futuresight
30 Enamorus (Incarnate)
Enamorus (Incarnate)
15.375 DPS 289.05 TDO
F Zen Headbutt C Fly

Psychic Type in Pokemon GO — Overview

Psychic-type Pokemon GO is the home of the strongest pure attacker in the game: Mewtwo. Psychic attackers handle Fighting and Poison — the latter being especially relevant in Master League where Naganadel and Galarian Slowking appear. Psychic types include legendary heavyweights Mewtwo, Lugia, Latios, Latias, Cresselia, Necrozma, and the Tapu guardians, plus mythicals Mew, Celebi (Grass/Psychic), Jirachi (Steel/Psychic), Deoxys (in multiple formes), Hoopa, Meloetta, and Marshadow. Signature Psychic moves include Psychic, Psystrike (Mewtwo exclusive), Psyshock, Future Sight, Confusion, and Zen Headbutt. Psychic types are weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark, all of which are common attacking types in raids.

Top Psychic Attackers Explained

The top Psychic attackers are Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Mewtwo X, Mewtwo, and Hoopa Unbound (Psychic/Dark). Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike has the highest Psychic DPS in the game and is widely considered the best raid attacker overall. Mega Mewtwo Y boosts Psychic-type damage during raids. Mega Alakazam with Confusion and Psychic is a strong budget Mega. Espeon (Psychic) and Latios (Dragon/Psychic) flex into Psychic raids. Mega Latios and Mega Latias bring dual Dragon/Psychic utility. Galarian Slowking (Poison/Psychic) and Necrozma flex into specialty roles.

Psychic Attackers in PvP & GO Battle League

Psychic types are PvP staples but not always for their Psychic typing. Cresselia with Psycho Cut and Grass Knot is a long-standing Great and Ultra League pick. Galarian Slowking with Confusion and Future Sight or Sludge Wave is a top Master League pick. Espeon with Confusion and Future Sight punishes Fighting cores. Latios, Latias, Lugia, and Mewtwo flex into Master League. Tapu Lele (Psychic/Fairy), Tapu Fini (Water/Fairy), and Reuniclus (Psychic) bring unique typings to limited cups. Medicham (Fighting/Psychic) sees consistent Great League play. Galarian Articuno (Psychic/Flying) is a Daily Adventure Incense rarity that surprises in Ultra League.

Matchups, Weaknesses & When to Field Psychic Attackers

Psychic attackers shine against Fighting (Conkeldurr, Mega Lucario, Crowned Zacian) and Poison (Roserade, Mega Beedrill, Toxicroak). They are 1.6× weak to Bug, Ghost, and Dark — and Galarian Articuno (Psychic/Flying) takes 4× damage from Rock. Windy weather boosts Psychic by 1.2× alongside Dragon and Flying. Avoid Psychic attackers against Tyranitar, Hydreigon, Yveltal, Origin Forme Giratina, Pinsir, Volcarona, and Genesect. Mewtwo specifically is the gold standard universal raid attacker — its access to Confusion plus Psystrike, Shadow Ball, Ice Beam, and Thunderbolt as legacy moves makes it one of the most flexible Pokemon to power up in the entire game.

Community Day Picks & Notable Psychic Investments

Psychic Community Days have included Abra → Alakazam with Counter, Ralts → Gardevoir with Synchronoise, Gothita → Gothitelle, Espurr → Meowstic, and various Mythical events. Mewtwo received a Raid Day in 2023 that unlocked the legacy Psystrike for new captures. Mega Mewtwo X and Mega Mewtwo Y debuted in 2025 alongside the Hoenn weather expansion. Mega Latios and Mega Latias appear regularly in Mega Raid rotations during eon-themed events. Galarian Slowking added Future Sight as a unique Psychic charged move. Necrozma debuted in 2024 with its Dusk Mane and Dawn Wings fused forms. Hoopa Unbound (Psychic/Dark) is Elite-Raid exclusive.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the #1 ranked Psychic-type attacker right now?

Based on our DPS simulations, Shadow Regigigas currently ranks first among Psychic-type attackers in Pokemon GO, followed by Shadow Regigigas, Shadow Mewtwo, Mega Alakazam. The full tier list above shows every viable Psychic attacker with its optimal moveset, DPS, TDO, and eDPS values.

Which raid bosses should I use Psychic attackers against?

Psychic-type attacks deal super-effective damage to Fighting, Poison-type Pokemon, so use Psychic attackers when those types appear in 5-Star, Mega, Elite, or Primal raids. Always weather-check the boss before launching the raid to maximize damage with the appropriate weather boost.

What is the best Psychic-type attacker in Pokemon GO?

Shadow Mewtwo with Confusion and Psystrike is the strongest Psychic attacker in the game and one of the best raid attackers overall. Mega Mewtwo Y is the top Mega-tier Psychic option. For non-Shadow rosters, regular Mewtwo with Psystrike or Mega Alakazam are excellent alternatives.

Is Mewtwo still the best raid attacker in 2026?

Yes. Mewtwo remains the gold standard generalist raid attacker thanks to its access to Psystrike (Psychic), Shadow Ball (Ghost), Ice Beam (Ice), Thunderbolt (Electric), and Focus Blast (Fighting) as legacy charged moves. A single fully-invested Mewtwo can be repurposed across half a dozen different raid scenarios with Elite TMs.

What are Psychic types weak to?

Psychic types take 1.6× damage from Bug, Ghost, and Dark moves. Galarian Articuno (Psychic/Flying) takes 4× from Rock. Common counters include Mega Gengar, Tyranitar, Hydreigon, Yveltal, Origin Forme Giratina, Pinsir, Volcarona, and Genesect.

Why is Future Sight so good in PvP?

Future Sight is a high-damage Psychic charged move that hits hard against Fighting and Poison. Galarian Slowking specifically uses Future Sight as a low-cost charged move that bypasses common shield strategies. It is one of the defining moves of the modern Master League meta.

What weather boosts Psychic-type moves?

Windy weather boosts Psychic-type moves by 1.2× alongside Flying and Dragon. Windy windows are the optimal time to grind Mewtwo raids, run Mega Mewtwo Y in raids, and power-grind Abra, Ralts, and Espurr Community Days.

Related

Psychic Type Pokedex

All Psychic-type Pokemon with stats and moves.

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PvP Tier Lists

Great, Ultra, and Master League rankings.