One of the best things about Pokemon has always been its type diversity and the ever-changing meta that keeps things fresh. However, some things have remained constant throughout the years, like Psychic Pokemon being slightly ahead of the power curve. Throughout all the balance changes the game has seen, Psychic Pokemon are still as strong as ever, and today, we’re counting down our picks for the eight best Psychic Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Our Recommended 8 Psychic Pokemon
8. Rabsca
Rabsca is a Bug/Psychic Pokemon that often goes unnoticed by many adventurers wandering around Paldea. An evolution of Rellor, players can evolve the pre-evolution to Rabsca simply by walking 1,000 steps in Let’s Go Mode. It can also be an amazing addition to your team because of its unique type combination, as well as a rarely seen ability, Revival Blessing. The ability to revive a fallen Pokemon in your party can really turn the tides of a battle.
While Rabsca’s Revival Blessing ability sounds amazing, the base charts for this Pokemon aren’t very appealing, leading to a pretty low play rate, especially as you progress further.
7. Espathra
Espathra is a pure Psychic Pokemon with a colourful and attractive design. This Ostrich Pokemon is also great for newer players who are starting out and desperately need a Psychic-type Pokemon on their team since its pre-evolution, Flittle, is extremely common. Espathra might be better known for its unique visual design as compared to its combative ability, but that doesn’t mean you can’t take her into action.
When levelling her up, Espathra can learn Frisk and Opportunist with Speed Boost as a hidden ability. She’s not a one-stop solution for your Psychic Pokemon needs later on in the game, but she will definitely help you out in the earlier stages.
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6. Gardevoir
We’ve talked about Pokemon that are good for a specific niche, but this next one might just be the all-rounder you need. Gardevoir, the infamous Psychic/Fairy Pokemon, takes a place on our list of the top Psychic Pokemon you can find in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Gardevoir is the second evolution of Ralts after evolving from Kirlia.
Once in battle, Gardevoir can dish out some insane damage with her abilities, Synchronize or Trace, as well as her hidden ability, Telepathy. Being a Psychic/Fairy-type Pokemon, she can help you out with various Fighting, Dragon, or Dark-type Pokemon if she’s in the mix. Although her damage output is higher than most, be careful when taking hits since she’s more of a glass cannon than a tank.
5. Gallade
Gallade is the alternate evolution to Gardevoir from Kirlia, but its strength is no laughing matter. Gallade is indeed the less popular evolution in comparison to Gardevoir, but being a Psychic/Fighting type can help round out your team if you’re lacking a Fighting-type Pokemon. Not only that, but it has double the physical attack compared to its counterpart, making it great to bust through basic defences.
Gallade can learn Steadfast or Sharpness, and its hidden ability is Justified. If you’re able to unlock this Pokemon’s full potential, no enemy tank Pokemon stands a chance.
4. Armarouge
If you’re looking for more than just good stats but a cool new addition to your team, Armarouge is a great Psychic Pokemon to pick up. A Fire/Psychic Pokemon with great sp. Atk base stats means you can deal devastating damage in a single blow. Armarouge can learn Flash Fire, and Weak Armour is its hidden ability.
You can find this Pokemon’s baby form, Charcadet, in the wild and use Auspicious Armour in order to evolve it into Armarouge. It also has solid base stats all around, so you don’t have to put too much strategy into playing it.
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3. Metagross
If you’re a fan of the Pokemon anime, there’s no way you’ll have missed this floating metal monster. Being a pseudo-legendary, Metagross was shown as super overpowered in the anime, and that doesn’t change here. While this Steel/Psychic type has its weaknesses, it can for sure take a beating (And give one in return) before going down. Due to its high base stats, it is one of the best Psychic Pokemon players can have.
Metagross is a second evolution of Beldum after evolving from Metang. It’s not the easiest Pokemon to get, but rest assured, the effort will be worth it when you can sweep through battles with ease. Metagross can learn Clear Body with Light Metal as its hidden ability.
2. Scream Tail
Sometimes, we look at a Pokemon’s name and think it can’t be real, but Scream Tail proves otherwise. This adorable, Jigglypuff-substitute is a Fairy/Psychic type Pokemon and, believe it or not, boasts some incredible base health stats. Scream Tail is also one of the few Pokemon on here that you can get without having to go through the hassle of evolving a Pokemon to receive this one.
It can learn Protosynthesis and has some good base stats, with health, speed, and sp. def being particularly on the higher end. It will act as more of a tank for your team rather than a damage dealer like Armorouge or Gardevoir, so make sure you know what you need before going for it.
1. Farigiraf
Farigiraf has bagged the last place on our top 8 countdown for the best Psychic Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Farigiraf is a Giraffe Pokemon that evolves from Girafarig, a commonly found Psychic Pokemon. It is a Normal/Psychic Pokemon that is pretty cute to look at but can become extremely intimidating if played against.
Farigiraf doesn’t have base stats on par with Pokemon like Scream Tail or Metagross, but it’s a great pick-up for newer players looking to climb up the ranks. It can learn Cud Chew or Armour Tail with Sap Sipper as its hidden ability.
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The Bottom Line
Psychic Pokemon have always had a place in the meta, and we don’t see that changing anytime soon. We’ve included Pokemon for every player level, so whether you’re a beginner or a veteran Pokemon adventurer, there’s something in here for you. Now go out and get your hands on some of these amazing Psychic Pokemon and put your skills to the test.