Type counters guide

Best Counters for Psychic-type Pokémon

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Psychic.

Psychic
Psychic type icon

Psychic

Quick answer

Psychic is best pressured by Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Bug×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Top weaknesses (3)

Bug×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Type matchup table

Bug type iconBug2x
Ghost type iconGhost2x
Dark type iconDark2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Water type iconWater1x
Electric type iconElectric1x
Grass type iconGrass1x
Ice type iconIce1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Fighting type iconFighting0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Weavile Pokémon sprite

Weavile

#0461

Best overallImmune to PsychicFast pressure
DarkIce
  • Deals 2x damage with Dark-type attacks
  • Has STAB Dark-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Psychic 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Good Speed helps apply pressure first
Best typeDark×2

Safe into Psychic 0x

120 offense · 125 Speed

Tyranitar Pokémon sprite

Tyranitar

#0248

Immune to PsychicStrong physical attacker
RockDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Dark-type attacks
  • Has STAB Dark-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Psychic 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeDark×2

Safe into Psychic 0x

134 offense · 61 Speed

Overqwil Pokémon sprite

Overqwil

#0904

Immune to PsychicBudget option
DarkPoison
  • Deals 2x damage with Dark-type attacks
  • Has STAB Dark-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Psychic 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeDark×2

Safe into Psychic 0x

115 offense · 85 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Bug×2Ghost×2Dark×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Bug type pageGhost type pageDark type page

What not to use

Fighting×0.5Psychic×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Pokémon with Psychic typing

Raichu-Alola Pokémon sprite

Raichu-Alola

ElectricPsychic
Abra Pokémon sprite

Abra

Psychic
Kadabra Pokémon sprite

Kadabra

Psychic
Alakazam Pokémon sprite

Alakazam

Psychic
Alakazam-Mega Pokémon sprite

Alakazam-Mega

Psychic
Ponyta-Galar Pokémon sprite

Ponyta-Galar

Psychic
Rapidash-Galar Pokémon sprite

Rapidash-Galar

PsychicFairy
Slowpoke Pokémon sprite

Slowpoke

WaterPsychic
Slowpoke-Galar Pokémon sprite

Slowpoke-Galar

Psychic

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Psychic weakness chartPsychic PokémonBug type pageGhost type pageDark type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Psychic?

Psychic is best countered by Pokémon that can use Bug, Ghost, and Dark (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Psychic STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Psychic?

Bug, Ghost, and Dark are the strongest attacking types against Psychic, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Psychic super-effectively?

Psychic has 3 super-effective attacking options: Bug, Ghost, and Dark. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Psychic STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Psychic counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Psychic?

Avoid relying on Fighting and Psychic attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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