TYPE SCOUT

Type guide

Psychic: weaknesses and best counters

Psychic is best countered with Bug / Ghost / Dark-type moves under Pokémon GO rules.

Weak to

Bug 1.6×Ghost 1.6×Dark 1.6×

Best types to bring

DarkDamage 1.6×Incoming damage 0.391×
BugDamage 1.6×Incoming damage 1×
GhostDamage 1.6×Incoming damage 1×

Resisted attacks

Fighting 0.625×Psychic 0.625×

Practical battle advice

Against Psychic, verify that your Pokémon actually knows one of the listed counter moves. Moveset, level and battle format still matter.

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Last reviewed: 2026-07-25