Psychic is one of the 18 types of pokémon available in Pokémon GO and, like the others, it has its own advantages, disadvantages and main representatives for both raids and PVP (Battle League GO). Check out everything you need to know about Psychic Pokemon below!
advantages and weaknesses
- Psychic Pokémon (with psychic attacks) deal super-effective damage to types Fighter e Poisonous.
- Psychic Pokémon take super-effective damage from attacks of Bug, Dingy e Ghost.
Best Psychic Pokemon for raids
When it comes to raids, the only thing that matters in Pokémon GO is the ability to deal as much damage as possible in a short amount of time. The Pokemon below are the best options against any raid boss that takes super-effective Psychic-type damage.
Attention: The list below is almost entirely made up of Shadow pokémon (better known as "Shadow") due to the 20% more damage bonus. Thus, it is normal for several Pokemon that are available in this form to be at the top of the damage chart. In case you don't have access to these pokémon, know that their normal forms are also great options, even if they aren't the strongest in the game.
| Pokémon | Agile attack | charged attacks |
|---|---|---|
|
Shadow Mewtwo |
confusion or Psychic Cut |
Psychic Blow or Psychic |
|
Shadow Alakazam |
confusion or Psychic Cut |
psychic or Future vision |
|
Mewtwo |
confusion or Psychic Cut |
Psychic Blow or Psychic |
|
Deoxys (Form of Attack) |
Zen headbutt | Psychic Beam |
|
Shadow Metagross |
Zen headbutt | Psychic |
|
Shadow Exeggutor |
confusion or Extrassensorial |
Psychic |
|
Shadow Gallade |
Confusão | Psychic |
|
Shadow Gardevoir |
Confusão | Psychic |
|
|
confusion or Psychic Cut |
Psychic |
 Espeon |
Confusão | Psychic |
Best Psychic Pokemon for Battle League
Unlike raids, Pokémon GO's PVP requires a little more for pokémon to be considered good, since it is necessary to evaluate their own attributes, maximum CP and, mainly, the attacks available to be learned. Below, check out the best Psychic Pokemon in each League in the game:
big league
| Pokémon | Agile attack | charged attacks |
|---|---|---|
 Deoxys (Defense Form) |
Counter | Psychic Cut stone slide |
 hypnosis |
Confusão | shadow ball thunder punch |
 Alolan raichu |
Electric Exchange | thunder punch Gram's knot |
 Cresselia |
Confusão | Lunar Burst Gram's knot |
 Jirachi |
Confusão | wish of doom Psychic |
 medicine |
Counter | dynamic punch ice punch |
 Mew |
shadowy claw | dark pulse psychic shock |
ultra alloy
| Pokémon | Agile attack | charged attacks |
|---|---|---|
 Cresselia |
Confusão | Lunar Burst Gram's knot |
 uxie |
Confusão | Future vision Thunder |
|
Mew |
shadowy claw | dark pulse Psychic |
 Mewtwo of Armor |
Confusão | Psychic Strike dynamic punch |
|
Jirachi |
Confusão | wish of doom Psychic |
Master League
| Pokémon | Agile attack | charged attacks |
|---|---|---|
 Mewtwo |
Psychic Cut | Psychic Strike Focused Burst |
|
Mew |
shadowy claw | psychic shock dark pulse |
 Lugia |
dragon tail | Sky Attack water pulse |
 metagross |
Projectile punch | Meteor Crushing Earthquake |
 Latios |
dragon breath | Dragon's Claw Psychic |
See also:
- Pokémon GO: discover the best attacks in the game in our language!
- Pokemon GO: Advantages and Disadvantages of Each Type of Pokemon!
- The best pokémon for the Great League of Pokémon GO!
