I see useful knowledge in your future. Our psychic Pokémon weakness guide is here to tell you all you need to know about those other-worldly ‘mon on your team; though they likely already know the outcome of the battle before it begins, let’s pretend they don’t. These Pokémon can play on the fears of your opponents, but that does little good should their ‘mon be of the spooky variety themselves. Yes, ghosts are just one of the psychic-type weaknesses.
Wait, before we dive into how to beat the likes of Alakazam and Hypno, you should probably find out who the best psychic Pokémon are with our guide (we suggest looking at our Ralts evolution guide in that regard, too). Or, maybe check out our steel Pokémon, dragon Pokémon, fire Pokémon, ice Pokémon, grass Pokémon, water Pokémon, and normal Pokémon guides to see who else should be on your team.
Anyway, onto what you need to know about psychic Pokémon weaknesses.
What are psychic Pokémon weaknesses?
Psychic Pokémon are weak to ghost-, dark-, and bug-types. This is very useful information to consider when coming up against a gym leader like Sabrina.
If you want to overcome these Pokémon. it’s a good idea to read our dark Pokémon weakness, bug Pokémon weakness, and ghost Pokémon weakness guides.
Psychic Pokémon counters
Among the best psychic counters are Obstagoon, Beedrill, and Drifblim. However, if you want some recommendations from each generation, we have some suggestions below:
- Gen 1 Pokémon Scyther (our Scyther evolution guide can help you get Scizor and Kleavor)
- Gen 2 Pokémon Umbreon
- Gen 3 Pokémon Dustox (check our Wurmple evolution guide to learn how to get one)
- Gen 4 Pokémon Mismagius (check our Misdreavus evolution guide to learn how to get one)
- Gen 5 Pokémon Krookodile (one of the best crocodile Pokémon out there)
- Gen 6 Pokémon Malamar (we can tell you how to evolve Inkay)
- Gen 7 Pokémon Mimikyu
- Gen 8 Pokémon Dragapult (check our Dreepy evolution guide to learn how to get one)
- Gen 9 Pokémon Annihilape (we can tell you how to evolve Primeape)
Each of these Pokémon, alongside more, is super effective in battle against psychic-types. The only thing you need to consider is the secondary type of your counter Pokémon, as it can leave them vulnerable to attack, though none of the above creatures fall under a category that’s weak to psychic.
What are psychic Pokémon resistances?
- Psychic Pokémon
- Fighting Pokémon
Psychic Pokémon are resistant to their own type and fighting Pokémon, the latter of which they tend to obliterate in battle.
What are psychic Pokémon strengths?
- Fighting Pokémon
- Poison Pokémon
Psychic Pokémon are super effective against fighting Pokémon and poison Pokémon, meaning not only can they squash Pokémon such as Arbok, Drapion, and Weezing, but they can also knock out opponents like Machamp, Lucario, Primeape, and Hitmonlee.
To kick these types while they’re down, check out our poison Pokémon weakness and fighting Pokémon weakness guides, just in case you don’t have a mind reader on your team.
Why is psychic strong against poison?
Does the saying ‘mind over matter’ ring a bell? That is very much what applies here. Psychic Pokémon are so strong mentally that they can fend off physical ailments, just like how people who are mentally strong in real-life have an easier time handling adversity and injuries.
Well, there you have it, everything you need to know about psychic Pokémon weaknesses. If you want to learn how to beat other types, you can read our water Pokémon weakness, ground Pokémon weakness, flying Pokémon weakness, normal Pokémon weakness, and rock Pokémon weakness guides (and maybe our Pokédex article).