Psychic is one of the strongest types in Pokemon GO, and there are plenty of powerful options to choose from. These are the 10 best Psychic Pokemon in the game:
- Mewtwo
- Hoopa (Unbound)
- Lunala
- Latios
- Metagross
- Hoopa (Confined)
- Galarian Articuno
- Meloetta
- Espeon
- Latias
The table below has the strongest Psychic-type attacks for each of these Pokemon. However, if you want to teach them these attacks, you might want to find out how to get Elite Fast and Charged TMs in Pokemon GO!
| Pokemon | Image | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mewtwo |  | Confusion | Psystrike |
| Hoopa (Unbound) |  | Confusion | Psychic |
| Lunala |  | Confusion | Psychic |
| Latios |  | Zen Headbutt | Psychic |
| Metagross |  | Zen Headbutt | Psychic |
| Hoopa (Confined) |  | Confusion | Psychic |
| Galarian Articuno |  | Confusion | Future Sight |
| Meloetta |  | Confusion | Psyshock |
| Espeon |  | Confusion | Psychic |
| Latias |  | Zen Headbutt | Psychic |
If you’re running low on Candy to power up these Pokemon, we’ve got just the thing. Here are the fastest ways to earn Candy in Pokemon GO!
Best Psychic-Type Mega Pokemon
The three best Psychic-type Mega Pokemon in Pokemon GO are:
- Mega Alakazam
- Mega Latios
- Mega Latias
These all do huge damage, which is why the lower-damage Mega Slowbro didn’t quite make the cut. However, any Mega Pokemon will give you the great Mega Evolution bonuses in Pokemon GO!
| Pokemon | Image | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Alakazam |  | Psycho Cut | Psychic |
| Mega Latios |  | Zen Headbutt | Psychic |
| Mega Latias |  | Zen Headbutt | Psychic |
Read More: Every Mega Pokemon in Pokemon GO
What Is Psychic Super Effective Against in Pokemon GO?
Psychic-type attacks are effective or not very effective against the following types:
| Super Effective | Not Very Effective |
| Fighting Poison | Dark (Double Resisted) Psychic Steel |
Pokemon GO Psychic-Type Weaknesses & Resistances
Psychic-type Pokemon resist damage of two other types but are weak to three types:
| Resistances | Weaknesses |
| Fighting Psychic | Bug Dark Poison |
While Psychic may be one of the strongest types in the game, it is always handy to have strong Pokemon of every type. Here are the best Pokemon of each type in Pokemon GO:
