Psychic type

The is one of the eighteen Pokémon elemental types.
The type is fairly common, and is very common among Legendary Pokémon. -type Pokémon tend to be very intelligent. It's also interesting to note that, many -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 -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 -type attack introduced before Generation IV remained a special attack, with physical attacks only being introduced from Generation IV onwards.
Famous -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.
==Psychic-type moves==
*There are 79 Psychic-type moves.
**In Generation I, 15 moves were introduced.
**In Generation II, 2 moves were introduced.
**In Generation III, 11 moves were introduced.
**In Generation IV, 13 moves were introduced.
**In Generation V, 12 moves were introduced.
**In Generation VI, 1 move was introduced.
**In Generation VII, 10 moves were introduced.
**In Generation VIII, 11 moves were introduced, with 1 Gigantamax move and 1 Dynamax move.
**In Generation IX, 4 moves were introduced.
*In battles: Other moves stand out.
**6 moves are of the type.
**28 moves are of the type.
**42 moves are of the type.
*In contests: Clever moves stand out.
**32 moves are of the type.
**10 moves are of the type.
**8 moves are of the type.
**5 moves are of the type.
**There are no moves of the type.
===List of Psychic-type moves===
Name 	Category	Contest 	Generation 	Power
Agility 	 	 	Generation I 	-
Ally Switch 	 	 	Generation V 	-
Amnesia 	 	 	Generation I 	-
Barrier 	 	 	Generation I 	-
Calm Mind 	 	 	Generation III 	-
Confusion 	 	 	Generation I 	50
Cosmic Power 	 	Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.	Generation III 	-
Dream Eater 	 	 	Generation I 	100
Eerie Spell 	 	- 	Generation VIII	80
Esper Wing 	 	- 	Generation VIII	80
Expanding Force 	 	- 	Generation VIII	80
Extrasensory 	 	 	Generation III 	80
Freezing Glare 	 	- 	Generation VIII	90
Future Sight 	 	 	Generation II 	120100 until Generation V.
G-Max Gravitas 	- 	- 	Generation VIII	-
Genesis Supernova 	 	- 	Generation VII 	185
Glitzy Glow 	 	 	Generation VII 	90
Gravity 	 	Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.	Generation IV 	-
Guard Split 	 	 	Generation V 	-
Guard Swap 	 	Before Generation VI, this was a -type move.	Generation IV 	-
Heal Block 	 	 	Generation IV 	-
Heal Pulse 	 	 	Generation V 	-
Healing Wish 	 	 	Generation IV 	-
Heart Stamp 	 	 	Generation V 	60
Heart Swap 	 	 	Generation IV 	-
Hyperspace Hole 	 	 	Generation VI 	-
Hypnosis 	 	 	Generation I 	-
Imprison 	 	 	Generation III 	-
Instruct 	 	- 	Generation VII 	185
Kinesis 	 	 	Generation I 	-
Light Screen 	 	 	Generation I 	-
Light That Burns the Sky	 	- 	Generation VII 	200
Lumina Crash 	 	- 	Generation IX 	80
Lunar Blessing 	 	- 	Generation VIII	-
Lunar Dance 	 	 	Generation IV 	-
Luster Purge 	 	 	Generation III 	70
Magic Coat 	 	 	Generation III 	-
Magic Powder 	 	- 	Generation VIII	-
Magic Room 	 	 	Generation V 	-
Max Mindstorm 	- 	- 	Generation VIII	-
Meditate 	 	 	Generation I 	-
Miracle Eye 	 	 	Generation IV 	-
Mirror Coat 	 	 	Generation II 	-
Mist Ball 	 	 	Generation III 	70
Mystical Power 	 	- 	Generation VIII	70
Photon Geyser 	 	- 	Generation VII 	100
Power Split 	 	 	Generation V 	-
Power Swap 	 	 	Generation IV 	-
Power Trick 	 	 	Generation IV 	-
Prismatic Laser 	 	- 	Generation VII 	160
Psybeam 	 	 	Generation I 	65
Psyblade 	 	- 	Generation IX 	80
Psychic 	 	 	Generation I 	90
Psychic Fangs 	 	- 	Generation VII 	-
Psychic Noise 	 	- 	Generation IX 	75
Psychic Terrain 	 	- 	Generation VII 	-
Psycho Boost 	 	 	Generation III 	140
Psycho Cut 	 	 	Generation IV 	70
Psycho Shift 	 	 	Generation IV 	-
Psyshield Bash 	 	- 	Generation VIII	70
Psyshock 	 	 	Generation V 	80
Psystrike 	 	 	Generation V 	100
Psywave 	 	 	Generation I 	-
Reflect 	 	 	Generation I 	-
Rest 	 	 	Generation I 	-
Role Play 	 	 	Generation III 	-
Shattered Psyche 	- 	- 	Generation VII 	-
Skill Swap 	 	 	Generation III 	-
Speed Swap 	 	- 	Generation VII 	-
Stored Power 	 	 	Generation V 	20
Synchronoise 	 	 	Generation V 	12070 in Generation V.
Take Heart 	 	- 	Generation VIII	-
Telekinesis 	 	 	Generation V 	-
Teleport 	 	 	Generation I 	-
Trick 	 	 	Generation III 	-
Trick Room 	 	 	Generation IV 	-
Twin Beam 	 	- 	Generation IX 	40
Wonder Room 	 	 	Generation V 	-
Zen Headbutt 	 	 	Generation IV 	80
===Effectiveness of Psychic-type moves===
 Super effective against Pokémon of the types: and .
 
 Not very effective against Pokémon of the types: and .
 
 Ineffective against Pokémon of the types: .
===Weaknesses and resistances of the Psychic type===
A type chart displaying the weaknesses and resistances of a Pokémon when damaged by a move. Empty fields are moves that do normal damage.
	Type of the move	Type of the move 	Type of the move	Type of the move	Type of the move	Type of the move	Type of the move	Type of the move	Type of the move 	Type of the move	Type of the move	Type of the move	Type of the move	Type of the move	Type of the move	Type of the move	Type of the move	Type of the move
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	In Generation I, Psychic-type Pokémon were immune to Ghost-type moves. 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	In Generation I, Psychic/Grass-type Pokémon were immune to Ghost-type moves. 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	In Generation I, Psychic/Ice-type Pokémon were immune to Ghost-type moves. 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	Before Generation VI, Dark-type moves did normal damage on Psychic/Steel-type Pokémon.	 	 	 	 	 	 	Before Generation VI, Ghost-type moves did normal damage on Psychic/Steel-type Pokémon.	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	In Generation I, Psychic/Water-type Pokémon were immune to Ghost-type moves. 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
==Psychic-type-Pokémon Trainers==
===Psychic-type-Pokémon Gym Leaders===
Leader 	Location 	Badge
Sabrina 	Saffron City, Kanto 	Marsh Badge
Tate and Liza	Mossdeep City, Hoenn	Mind Badge
Olympia 	Anistar City, Kalos 	Psychic Badge
Tulip 	Alfornada, Paldea 	
===Psychic-type-Pokémon Elite Four members===
Competence	Category
Will 	Johto Elite Four
Lucian 	Sinnoh Elite Four
Caitlin 	Unova Elite Four
===Psychic-type-Pokémon Special Trainers===
Competence	Category
Faba 	Aether Branch Chief
===Psychic type records===
*Ultra Necrozma is the tallest Psychic type.
*Cosmoem is the smallest and heaviest Psychic type.
* Cosmog is the lightest Psychic type.
*Wynaut evolves at the lowest level (15)
*Cosmoem evolves at the highest level (53)
* Wobbuffet has the most HP of all Psychic types (190)
* Mega Mewtwo X has the most Attack of all Psychic types (190)
*Mega Gallade has the highest Attack of all non-Legendary Psychic types (165)
*Mega Slowbro has the most Defense of all Psychic types (180)
*Mega Mewtwo Y has the most Sp. Atk of all Psychic types (194)
*Mega Alakazam has the highest Special Attack and Speed of all non-Legendary Psychic types (175 & 150)
*Defense Deoxys has the most Sp. Def of all Psychic types (160)
*Speed Deoxys has the most Speed of all Psychic types (180)
*Mega Mewtwo X & Y tie for the highest base stat total of all Psychic-types (780)
== Psychic-type Pokémon==
112 Pokémon are Psychic type. 
===Pure Psychic-type Pokémon===
0063Abra.png| #063: Abra
0064Kadabra.png| #064: Kadabra
0065Alakazam.png| #065: Alakazam
0077APonyta.png| #077: Galarian Ponyta
0079ASlowpoke.png| #079: Galarian Slowpoke
0096Drowzee.png| #096: Drowzee
0097Hypno.png| #097: Hypno
0150Mewtwo.png| #150: Mewtwo
0151Mew.png| #151: Mew
0196Espeon.png| #196: Espeon
0201Unown.png| #201: Unown
0202Wobbuffet.png| #202: Wobbuffet
0325Spoink.png| #325: Spoink
0326Grumpig.png| #326: Grumpig
0358Chimecho.png| #358: Chimecho
0360Wynaut.png| #360: Wynaut
0386Deoxys.png| #386: Deoxys
0433Chingling.png| #433: Chingling
0480Uxie.png| #480: Uxie
0481Mesprit.png| #481: Mesprit
0482Azelf.png| #482: Azelf
0488Cresselia.png| #488: Cresselia
0517Munna.png| #517: Munna
0518Musharna.png| #518: Musharna
0574Gothita.png| #574: Gothita
0575Gothorita.png| #575: Gothorita
0576Gothitelle.png| #576: Gothitelle
0577Solosis.png| #577: Solosis
0578Duosion.png| #578: Duosion
0579Reuniclus.png| #579: Reuniclus
0605Elgyem.png| #605: Elgyem
0606Beheeyem.png| #606: Beheeyem
0677Espurr.png| #677: Espurr
0678Meowstic.png| #678: Meowstic
0789Cosmog.png| #789: Cosmog
0790Cosmoem.png| #790: Cosmoem
0800Necrozma.png| #800: Necrozma
0856Hatenna.png| #856: Hatenna
0857Hattrem.png| #857: Hattrem
0955Flittle.png| #955: Flittle
0956Espathra.png| #956: Espathra
===Primary Psychic-type Pokémon===
0078ARapidash.png| #078: Galarian Rapidash
0122Mr. Mime.png| #122: Mr. MimeThis Pokémon was a pure -type Pokémon until Generation VI.
0144AArticuno.png| #144: Galarian Articuno
0177Natu.png| #177: Natu
0178Xatu.png| #178: Xatu
0249Lugia.png| #249: Lugia
0251Celebi.png| #251: Celebi
0280Ralts.png| #280: Ralts
0281Kirlia.png| #281: Kirlia
0282Gardevoir.png| #282: Gardevoir
0439Mime Jr..png| #439: Mime Jr.
0475Gallade.png| #475: Gallade
0494Victini.png| #494: Victini
0527Woobat.png| #527: Woobat
0528Swoobat.png| #528: Swoobat
0561Sigilyph.png| #561: Sigilyph
0628ABraviary.png| #628: Hisuian Braviary
0720Hoopa.png| #720: Confined Hoopa
0741BOricorio.png| #741: Oricorio (Pa'u Style)Only in its Pa'u style.
0786Tapu Lele.png| #786: Tapu Lele
0791Solgaleo.png| #791: Solgaleo
0792Lunala.png| #792: Lunala
0858Hatterene.png| #858: Hatterene
0876Indeedee.png| #876: Indeedee
0898Calyrex.png| #898: Calyrex
===Secondary Psychic-type Pokémon===
0026ARaichu.png| #026: Alolan Raichu
0079Slowpoke.png| #079: Slowpoke
0080Slowbro.png| #080: Slowbro
0080ASlowbro.png| #080: Galarian Slowbro
0102Exeggcute.png| #102: Exeggcute
0103Exeggutor.png| #103: Exeggutor
0121Starmie.png| #121: Starmie
0122AMr. Mime.png| #122: Galarian Mr. Mime
0124Jynx.png| #124: Jynx
0199Slowking.png| #199: Slowking
0199ASlowking.png| #199: Galarian Slowking
0203Girafarig.png| #203: Girafarig
0238Smoochum.png| #238: Smoochum
0307Meditite.png| #307: Meditite
0308Medicham.png| #308: Medicham
0337Lunatone.png| #337: Lunatone
0338Solrock.png| #338: Solrock
0343Baltoy.png| #343: Baltoy
0344Claydol.png| #344: Claydol
0374Beldum.png| #374: Beldum
0375Metang.png| #375: Metang
0376Metagross.png| #376: Metagross
0380Latias.png| #380: Latias
0381Latios.png| #381: Latios
0385Jirachi.png| #385: Jirachi
0436Bronzor.png| #436: Bronzor
0437Bronzong.png| #437: Bronzong
0648Meloetta.png| #648: Meloetta
0655Delphox.png| #655: Delphox
0686Inkay.png| #686: Inkay
0687Malamar.png| #687: Malamar
0765Oranguru.png| #765: Oranguru
0779Bruxish.png| #779: Bruxish
0825Dottler.png| #825: Dottler
0826Orbeetle.png| #826: Orbeetle
0866Mr. Rime.png| #866: Mr. Rime
0899Wyrdeer.png| #899: Wyrdeer
0936Armarouge.png| #936: Armarouge
0954Rabsca.png| #954: Rabsca
0976Veluza.png| #976: Veluza
0981Farigiraf.png| #981: Farigiraf
0985Scream Tail.png| #985: Scream Tail
1010Iron Leaves.png | #1010: Iron Leaves
1015Munkidori.png | #1015: Munkidori
1022Iron Boulder.png | #1022: Iron Boulder
1023Iron Crown.png | #1023: Iron Crown
=== Pokémon with Psychic-type alternate forms===
0065MAlakazam.png| #065: Mega Alakazam
0080MSlowbro.png| #080: Mega Slowbro
0150MMewtwo.png| #150: Mega Mewtwo X
0150M2Mewtwo.png| #150: Mega Mewtwo Y
0282MGardevoir.png| #282: Mega Gardevoir
0308MMedicham.png| #308: Mega Medicham
0376MMetagross.png| #376: Mega Metagross
0380MLatias.png| #380: Mega Latias
0381MLatios.png| #381: Mega Latios
0386ADeoxys.png| #386: Deoxys (Attack Forme)
0386BDeoxys.png| #386: Deoxys (Defense Forme)
0386CDeoxys.png| #386: Deoxys (Speed Forme)
0475MGallade.png| #475: Mega Gallade
0493Arceus Psychic Dream.png| #493: ArceusDue to the ability Multitype, equipped with the Mind Plate.
0555ADarmanitan.png| #555: Galarian Darmanitan (Zen Mode)Only in its Zen Mode.
0720AHoopa.png| #720: Unbound Hoopa
0773Silvally Psychic Dream.png| #773: SilvallyDue to the ability RKS System, equipped with the Psychic Memory.
0800ANecrozma.png| #800: Dusk Mane NecrozmaIn its Dusk Mane Forme when fused with Solgaleo.
0800BNecrozma.png| #800: Dawn Wings NecrozmaIn its Dawn Wings Forme when fused with Lunala.
0800CNecrozma.png| #800: Ultra NecrozmaIn its Ultra Forme.
0826GOrbeetle.png| #826: Gigantamax Orbeetle
0858GHatterene.png| #858: Gigantamax Hatterene
0898Calyrex Glacial Rider HOME.png| #898: Glacial Rider Calyrex
0898Calyrex Spectral Rider HOME.png| #898: Spectral Rider Calyrex
==Relations with other types ==
*They're weak against the and types and have no effect against the 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 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 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 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.
==Trivia== 
*Along with the and types, the type is the third type has been paired up with every type (excluding types such as ??? type and Shadow type).
* is the only type to share a name with a move and a trainer class.
*There are only five -type moves in the Physical category: Psycho Cut, Zen Headbutt, Heart Stamp, Psyshield Bash, and Psyblade.
*As of Generation IX, type has the most Legendary Pokémon with 16 and also has the most Mythical Pokémon with 7. 
==Notes==
es:Tipo psíquico
pl:Typ psychiczny
fr:Psy
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