Pokémon Scarlet and Violet: Psychic Type Pokémon Guide

The Psychic Type is among the 18 different types found in the Pokémon series, which is also most well-known for their intelligence, having high special stats and low physical stats. Read on for a more in-depth look on what a Psychic Type Pokémon is, including its abilities, strengths, weaknesses, and more.

What is a Psychic Type Pokémon?

Psychic Type Pokémon are one of the 18 types found in any Pokémon series and they are very strong against Fighting and Poison–Type Pokémon but they are weak against Bug, Dark, and Ghost–Type Moves. Moves against Dark–type Pokémon won’t work against them as they are highly immune to it. In Pokémon Contests, using Psychic moves are categorized as Clever moves, but can also be of the other four Contest types, excluding Tough.

Check out our guide on every Psychic Type Weaknesses and Resistances in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Examples of Psychic Type Pokémon

Examples of Psychic Type Pokemon - Pokemon Scarlet And Violet

Currently, there are 105 Psychic Type Pokémon making them the 5th most common type after Flying. Below is a list of the best examples of Psychic Pokémon found from the first to the latest:

Alakazam
Bronzong
Chimecho
Espurr
Gardevoir
Grumpig
Hypno
Mewtwo
Raichu (Alola Form)
Slowpoke
Wobbuffet
Xatu

Examples of Psychic-Type Pokemon - Pokemon Scarlet And Violet 1

Examples of Psychic-Type Pokemon - Pokemon Scarlet And Violet 2

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, there are a total of 8 new Psychic type Pokémon that players can face off and catch, which are as follows:

Armarouge
Espartha
Firagiraf
Flittle
Rabsca
Rellor
Scream Tail
Veluza

That’s our guide on what Psychic Types are in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. For more Pokémon Scarlet And Violet content, feel free to visit our previous articles below: