Psychic Type Pokemon GO
All 156 Psychic-type Pokemon with base stats, max CP and forms — plus what Psychic takes extra damage from and resists.
Psychic type matchups
Damage a pure Psychic-type Pokemon takes. Dual types multiply these.
Every Pokemon on this page 156
Jump straight to any entry. Grouped by generation, in Pokedex order.
Kanto Gen 1 · 35
Johto Gen 2 · 17
Hoenn Gen 3 · 40
Sinnoh Gen 4 · 11
Unova Gen 5 · 22
Kalos Gen 6 · 12
Alola Gen 7 · 8
Editor's notes
Psychic type in raids, PvP and the current meta
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.
Best Psychic-type attackers
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 type in PvP and 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.
Strengths, weaknesses and strategy
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.
Notable Psychic Pokemon
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.
FAQ
Psychic type questions