Psychic (Pokémon type)

Several Psychic-type Pokémon in the anime

The Psychic type is one of the eighteen types. Psychic-type moves are super effective against Fighting- and Poison-type Pokémon, while Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug-, Dark-, and Ghost-type moves.

List of psychic-type Pokémon

Pokémon	Type	Information
Abra
Kadabra		Kadabra has been the source of various controversies. The symbols on its body have been associated to those used by Nazi Germany's Waffen-SS. Furthermore, in November 2000, Israeli magician Uri Gellar sued Nintendo, claiming Kadabra embodies an unauthorized appropriation of his identity. However, in 2020, he released a claim that Nintendo could use Kadabra again.
Alakazam
Slowpoke
Slowbro
Drowzee
Hypno
Exeggcute
Exeggutor		Exeggutor has been referred to as The Walking Tropical Rainforest or The Walking Jungle.
Starmie		The center section is named the core. People think it is communicating when it glows in seven colors.
Mr. Mime		Always practices its pantomime act. It makes enemies believe something exists that really doesn't.
Jynx		Jynx has spawned controversy due to aspects of its design being similar to blackface, leading Game Freak to change the color of its skin from black to violet.
Mewtwo		Playable in Super Smash Bros. Melee, Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, including Pokkén Tournament
Mew		Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon.
Natu		Because its wings aren't yet fully grown, it has to hop to get around. It is always staring at something.
Xatu		It's said that while this Pokémon has the power to predict the future, it's not powerful enough to change the future it sees.
Espeon		Espeon is extremely loyal to any Trainer it considers to be worthy. It is said that this Pokémon developed its precognitive powers to protect its Trainer from harm.
Slowking		It's called "the sage of the sea." It engages in battles of wits with Oranguru, but the result is usually a draw.
Unown		When alone, nothing happens. However, if there are two or more, an odd power is said to emerge.
Wobbuffet		To keep its pitch-black tail hidden, it lives quietly in the darkness. It is never first to attack.
Girafarig
Smoochum
Lugia		Mascot of Silver and SoulSilver and master of the Legendary birds
Celebi		It serves as the guardian of Ilex Forest.
Ralts
Kirlia
Gardevoir		It unleashes psychokinetic energy at full power when protecting a Trainer it has bonded closely with.
Meditite
Medicham
Spoink
Grumpig
Lunatone
Solrock
Baltoy
Claydol
Chimecho
Wynaut
Beldum
Metang
Metagross		One of two Pseudo-legendary Pokémon are not Dragon-type
Latias		One of the Eon Pokémon
Latios		One of the Eon Pokémon
Jirachi		Jirachi will awaken from its sleep of a thousand years if you sing to it in a voice of purity. It is said to make true any wish that people desire.
Deoxys		First Mythical Pokémon to be obtainable outside Pokémon Events
Chingling
Bronzor
Bronzong
Mime Jr.
Gallade		Evolves from male Kirlia via Dawn Stone
Uxie		Uxie is known as the bringer of knowledge.
Mesprit		Mesprit is known as the bringer of emotion.
Azelf		Azelf is known as the bringer of willpower.
Cresselia		Cresselia is reminiscent of the crescent moon. It leaves a brilliant line of light in its wake as it flies across the night sky. I daresay it resembles the heavenly maiden who created the Milky Way.
Victini		Victini is the only Pokémon to be listed before the First partner Pokémon of its home region.
Munna		Munna always float in the air. People whose dreams are eaten by them forget what the dreams had been about.
Musharna		The dream mist coming from its forehead changes into many different colors depending on the dream that was eaten.
Woobat		The heart-shaped mark left on a body after a Woobat has been attached to it is said to bring good fortune.
Swoobat		It shakes its tail vigorously when it emits ultrasonic waves strong enough to reduce concrete to rubble.
Sigilyph		The guardians of an ancient city, they always fly the same route while keeping watch for invaders.
Gothita		Common Psychic type in Unova. Black exclusive
Gothorita
Gothitelle
Solosis		Common Psychic type in Unova. White exclusive
Duosion
Reuniclus
Elgyem
Beheeyem
Meloetta		The melodies sung by Meloetta have the power to make Pokémon that hear them happy or sad.
Delphox		It gazes into the flame at the tip of its branch to achieve a focused state, which allows it to see into the future.
Espurr		It has enough psychic energy to blast everything within 300 feet of itself, but it has no control over its power.
Meowstic		The eyeball patterns on the interior of its ears emit psychic energy. It keeps the patterns tightly covered because that power is too immense.
Inkay		Opponents who stare at the flashing of the light-emitting spots on its body become dazed and lose their will to fight.
Malamar		It evolves from Inkay starting at level 30 when leveled up while the game system is held upside-down.
Hoopa		This troublemaker sends anything and everything to faraway places using its loop, which can warp space.
Oranguru		Deep in the jungle, high in the lofty canopy, this Pokémon abides. On rare occasions, it shows up at the beach to match wits with Slowking.
Bruxish		Its skin is thick enough to fend off Mareanie's spikes. With its robust teeth, Bruxish crunches up the spikes and eats them.
Tapu Lele		Guardian deity of Akala Island
Cosmog		In the ancient times, it was known as The child of the stars by the people of Alola.
Cosmoem		In the ancient times, it was known as The cocoon of the stars by the people of Alola.
Solgaleo		Mascot of Sun
Lunala		Mascot of Moon
Necrozma		Mascot of Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon
Dottler		It barely moves, but it's still alive. Hiding in its shell without food or water seems to have awakened its psychic powers.
Orbeetle		Has a Gigantamax form
Hatenna
Hattrem
Hatterene		Has a Gigantamax form
Mr. Rime		It's highly skilled at tap-dancing. It waves its cane of ice in time with its graceful movements.
Indeedee		Male and female Indeedee differ by moves they learn and their stat spreads. Male Indeedee can have Inner Focus as an ability, while female Indeedee can have Own Tempo.
Calyrex		Calyrex is known in legend as a king that ruled over Galar in ancient times. It has the power to cause hearts to mend and plants to spring forth.
Wyrdeer		In Hisui, it evolves from Stantler after using Psyshield Bash in the agile style at least 20 times.
Armarouge		It evolves from Charcadet when exposed to a set of Auspicious Armor.
Rabsca		It evolves from Rellor when leveled up while outside of its Poké Ball after the player walks 1000 steps using the Let's Go! feature.
Flittle		Flittle’s toes levitate about half an inch above the ground because of the psychic power emitted from the frills on the Pokémon’s belly.
Espathra		It emits psychic power from the gaps between its multicolored frills and sprints at speeds greater than 120 mph.
Veluza		When Veluza discards unnecessary flesh, its mind becomes honed and its psychic power increases. The spare flesh has a mild but delicious flavor.
Farigiraf		It evolves from Girafarig when leveled up while knowing Twin Beam.
Scream Tail		Jigglypuff's ancient Paradox Pokémon counterpart
Iron Leaves		Virizion's future Paradox Pokémon counterpart
Munkidori		The brains of the Loyal Three
Iron Boulder		Terrakion's future Paradox Pokémon counterpart
Iron Crown		Cobalion's future Paradox Pokémon counterpart

Alternate Forms

Pokémon	Type	Information
Raichu Alola form
Mega Alakazam
Ponyta Galar Form		A unicorn Pokémon native to the Galar region. Unlike its mainland counterpart, which lives in grasslands, it has adapted to life in dense forests by shrinking in size and replacing its flaming mane with a bioluminescent one.
Rapidash Galar Form
Slowpoke Galar Form
Mega Slowbro
Slowbro Galar Form
Mega Starmie
Mr. Mime Galar Form
Articuno Galar Form
Mega Mewtwo X
Mega Mewtwo Y		Appears in Mewtwo's Final Smash in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Slowking Galar Form
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Medicham
Mega Chimecho
Mega Metagross
Mega Latias
Mega Latios
Mega Gallade
File:PKMN493-Psychic.png Arceus Mind Plate
Darmanitan Zen Mode
Braviary Hisui Form
Mega Delphox
Mega Malamar
Hoopa Unbound
Oricorio Pa'u Style
Silvally Psychic Memory
Dusk Mane Necrozma		The mascot of Ultra Sun, Necrozma with Solgaleo using N-Solarizer
Dawn Wings Necrozma		The mascot of Ultra Moon, Necrozma with Lunala using N-Lunarizer
Ultra Necrozma		Dusk Mane/Dawn Wings Necrozma holding Ultranecrozium Z
Ice Rider Calyrex		Calyrex with Glastrier using Reins of Unity
Shadow Rider Calyrex		Calyrex with Spectrier using Reins of Unity

List of Psychic-type moves

Name	Category	Contest	PP	Power	Accuracy	Generation
Psybeam			20	65	100%	First
Confusion			25	50	100%	First
Psychic			10	90	100%	First
Hypnosis			20	—	60%	First
Meditate			40	—	—	First
Agility			30	—	—	First
Teleport			20	—	—	First
Barrier			30	—	—	First
Light Screen			30	—	—	First
Reflect			20	—	—	First
Amnesia			20	—	—	First
Kinesis			15	—	80%	First
Dream Eater			15	100	100%	First
Psywave			15	Varies	80%	First
Rest			10	—	—	First
Mirror Coat			20	Varies	100%	Second
Future Sight			10	120	100%	Second
Trick			10	—	100%	Third
Role Play			10	—	100%	Third
Magic Coat			15	—	100%	Third
Skill Swap			10	—	100%	Third
Imprison			10	—	100%	Third
Luster Purge			5	70	100%	Third
Mist Ball			5	70	100%	Third
Cosmic Power			20	—	—	Third
Extrasensory			30	80	100%	Third
Calm Mind			20	—	—	Third
Psycho Boost			5	140	90%	Third
Gravity			5	—	—	Fourth
Miracle Eye			40	—	—	Fourth
Healing Wish			10	—	—	Fourth
Psycho Shift			10	—	90%	Fourth
Heal Block			15	—	100%	Fourth
Power Trick			10	—	—	Fourth
Power Swap			10	—	—	Fourth
Guard Swap			10	—	—	Fourth
Heart Swap			10	—	—	Fourth
Psycho Cut			20	70	100%	Fourth
Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%	Fourth
Trick Room			5	—	—	Fourth
Lunar Dance			10	—	—	Fourth
Guard Split			10	—	—	Fifth
Power Split			10	—	—	Fifth
Wonder Room			10	—	—	Fifth
Psyshock			10	80	100%	Fifth
Telekinesis			15	—	—	Fifth
Magic Room			10	—	—	Fifth
Synchronoise			15	120	100%	Fifth
Stored Power			10	20	100%	Fifth
Ally Switch			15	—	—	Fifth
Heal Pulse			10	—	—	Fifth
Heart Stamp			25	60	100%	Fifth
Psystrike			10	100	100%	Fifth
Hyperspace Hole			5	80	—	Sixth
Instruct		—	15	—	—	Seventh
Prismatic Laser		—	10	160	100%	Seventh
Psychic Fangs		—	10	85	100%	Seventh
Psychic Terrain		—	10	—	—	Seventh
Speed Swap		—	10	—	—	Seventh
Photon Geyser		—	5	100	100%	Seventh
Glitzy Glow		—	15	90	100%	Seventh
Eerie Spell		—	5	80	100%	Eighth
Expanding Force		—	20	80	100%	Eighth
Freezing Glare		—	10	90	100%	Eighth
Magic Powder		—	20	—	100%	Eighth
Esper Wing		—	10	75	90%	Eighth
Lunar Blessing		—	10	—	—%	Eighth
Mystical Power		—	10	75	90%	Eighth
Psyshield Bash		—	10	70	90%	Eighth
Take Heart		—	10	—	—%	Eighth
Lumina Crash		—	10	80	100%	Ninth
Psyblade		—	15	80	100%	Ninth
Twin Beam		—	10	40	100%	Ninth
Psychic Noise		—	15	75	100%	Ninth

Z-Moves and Max Moves

• Shattered Psyche (Psychium Z)
• Genesis Supernova (Mewnium Z) - Psychic
• Light That Burns the Sky (Ultranecrozium Z) - Photon Geyser
• Max Mindstorm
• G-Max Gravitas - Orbeetle