Summary
Pokemon Scarlet and Violetcontinue to raise the bar when it comes to creating new Pokemon for players to discover, evolve, and use in battle. This continues to be the caseacross all eighteen typesthat Pokemon can be a part of, and the Psychic type is no stranger to this. These great special attackers are super effective against opposing Pokemon that are Fighting or Poison-types.
Generation 9 saw a couple of new Psychic-types added to the roster, all of which are not only interesting in design but also quite powerful. These are by far the best Psychic-types in the game, including some old must-have Pokemon.
Updated July 24, 2025, by Megan Smith:Paldea Psychic types are some of the best Pokemon in the entirety of the Pokemon franchise, with many players praising these new additions for not only their looks but also the sheer power behind them. It’s a surprise to see that so many more were added when the most recent DLC, The Indigo Disk, was released for this generation.
Psychic Paldea Pokemon have therefore increased in number thanks to the addition of entirely new Pokemon and also the return of many classic Pokemon, too. With this in mind, the most powerful, and therefore, the best Paldea Psychic types have changed.
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Rabsca is quite the hidden gem when it comes to Psychic-types, especially as this is the secondary typing it receives from evolving. Many players don’t stop to consider the simple Bug-type Pokemon they encounter while exploring Paldea, and therefore, a good deal of fans fail to realize Rellor’s final potential.
After traveling 1000 steps with the Let’s Go feature, Rellor will evolve into its Bug/Psychic form of Rabsca. This makes this Pokemon a worthwhile investment for a player’s team. Although it doesn’t have any signature moves, it still has the potential to learn from a wide range of attacks.
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Lechonk may bethe newest pig in the region, but players shouldn’t forget about the once much-loved Grumpig from the third generation ofPokemongames. Another purely Psychic-type Pokemon, its pre-evolution, Spoink, can be found early on. Grumpig is a great addition to any beginner trainer’s team, as it only evolves at level thirty-two.
Players can thank Grumpig for the move Magic Coat, as before Gen 4, this was once a signature move of the manipulative psychic pig. Many fans still adore this Pokemon, though it may no longer be as useful.
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Veluza may not be as powerful asother Psychic-typesthroughout thePokemonfranchise. However, this fish can still make a decent addition to aPokemon Scarlet and Violetplayer’s team.
Although its design may suggest that Veluza would be a Steel-type, it is actually a Water/Psychic type that even comes with its own signature move. Fillet Away increases Veluza’s damage significantly at the cost of half its health. This can, therefore, make it quite a dangerous opponent if used at the right moment.
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The pure Psychic-type, Espathra, may not be one of the greatest Psychic-types available. However, the positive of this Ostrich Pokemon comes from how easily players can evolve one from the start of the game. Flittle is incredibly common, and therefore, players in dire need of a Psychic-type are sure to stumble upon this option.
Similar to Veluza, Espathra is anotherPokemon that has a signature move. Players have the chance to learn Lumina Crash with it. Not only is this an incredibly deadly shape of light, but it also drastically lowers the opponent’s Special Defense.
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One ofthe most-loved Pokemonin the entirety of thePokemonfranchise, this Gen 3 Pokemon is by far one of the best Psychic-type Pokemon available to players. While the alternate evolution, Gallade, is just as powerful, the combination of Psychic/Fairy is not something many should go up against.
As one of the few Psychic-types to have three evolutions, Gardevoir was unrivaled by many as one of the best Psychic-types untilPokemon Scarlet and Violet.
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In addition to entirely new Pokemon being added, Game Freak has also included new evolutions for already existing members of the franchise. One Psychic-type example of this is Girafarig’s evolution. If a player levels up this Long Neck Pokemon while it knows the move Twin Beam, the Pokemon will evolve to its new form.
Twin Beam is a new Psychic-type move introduced inPokemon Scarlet and Violet, which only these two Pokemon can learn. However, the reason players will want to evolve them further is the new special ability, Armor Tail, which only Farigiraf can have.
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The new Fire-type Pokemon, Charcadet, has two possible evolutions, depending on the version of the game. InScarlet, it’s Armarouge, turning this tiny knight into a warrior of Fire/Psychic abilities. It’s also the only Pokemon to know the special move Armor Cannon, which not only deals damage but also lowers the target’s defensive stats.
However, those that havePokemon Violetwill not be ableto evolve Charcadetto this evolution due to it being aScarletexclusive. Those who haveVioletwill instead evolve Charcadet to Ceruledge, a Fire/Ghost-type Pokemon. Players will need to trade to get this Pokemon otherwise.
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Dethroning the queen of Psychic-types is theScarlet-exclusive Paradox Pokemon, Scream Tail. Its appearance suggests that Scream Tail may have been an ancestor of Jigglypuff. Unlike the Gen 1 Normal/Fairy type, Scream Tail is instead a Fairy/Psychic-type like Gardevoir, making it incredibly overpowered to use in battle.
Unfortunately, as it is aScarletexclusive, those who ownPokemon Violetwill not be able to catch this Pokemon in the wild. They will instead need to trade with a trainer to have their own Scream Tail.
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The latest DLC forPokemon Scarlet and Violetsaw a variety of Psychic Pokemon being added to the game. Many of these were legendary Pokemon that players are sure to want to catch, not only to complete the Pokedex but also to have on their team.
Although the Iron Boulder may be a large Pokemon that is adual-type of Psychic and Rock, it is surprisingly agile, allowing it to certainly be the first to move during a turn with a heavy force of damage behind each hit.
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Alternatively to Iron Boulder is another legendary Pokemon known as Iron Crown. This combines the types of Psychic with Steel, making for a perfect addition to a team that is looking for a Pokemon that can hit hard while being vulnerable to only a few things.
Besides only being available to players that haveThe Indigo DiskDLC, this is another Pokemon like Iron Boulder that can only be caught by those that havePokemon Violet. Therefore, those withScarletcan only get this prize pocket monster through trading with someone with aVioletcopy of the game.
