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However, Psychic types statistically have a high {{stat|Special Defense}} stat, as well as outliers with high Defense and HP stats, mainly due to the existence of Psychic-type [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]] in every generation. Psychic-type moves tend to have supporting effects in any kind of battle ({{pkmn|battle|Single Battle}} and [[Double Battle]]), such as {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Light Screen}}, {{m|Skill Swap}}, and {{m|Trick Room}}, which brings utility and survivability for the teammates under certain situation. | However, Psychic types statistically have a high {{stat|Special Defense}} stat, as well as outliers with high Defense and HP stats, mainly due to the existence of Psychic-type [[Legendary Pokémon|Legendary]] and [[Mythical Pokémon]] in every generation. Psychic-type moves tend to have supporting effects in any kind of battle ({{pkmn|battle|Single Battle}} and [[Double Battle]]), such as {{m|Reflect}}, {{m|Light Screen}}, {{m|Skill Swap}}, and {{m|Trick Room}}, which brings utility and survivability for the teammates under certain situation. | ||
In the [[Generation I]] games, Psychic-type Pokémon were at the center of a balance issue.<ref> Sugimori, Ken ''"Psychic Pokémon seemed to dominate in the previous Pokémon game, so we needed to come up with {{cat|Generation II|new Pokémon}} and [[type]]s to make {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} more balanced."'' Nintendo Power 134 (July 2000) p. 79 (retrieved August 16, 2010)</ref> As the results, the issue was rectified since [[Generation II]] with the addition of {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}} types, an added weakness to {{type|Ghost}} moves (as opposed of previously being immune to them), as well as some moves that strong against Psychic types. | In the [[Generation I]] games, Psychic-type Pokémon were at the center of a balance issue.<ref> Sugimori, Ken ''"Psychic Pokémon seemed to dominate in the previous Pokémon game, so we needed to come up with {{cat|Generation II Pokémon|new Pokémon}} and [[type]]s to make {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} more balanced."'' Nintendo Power 134 (July 2000) p. 79 (retrieved August 16, 2010)</ref> As the results, the issue was rectified since [[Generation II]] with the addition of {{t|Steel}} and {{t|Dark}} types, an added weakness to {{type|Ghost}} moves (as opposed of previously being immune to them), as well as some moves that strong against Psychic types. | ||
===Offense=== | ===Offense=== | ||
Psychic-type Pokémon typically excel in [[special move|special]] attacks due to their typically high {{stat|Special Attack}}, while several of them have unusually high {{stat|Speed}} and specifically only excel in [[physical move|physical]] attacks due to their higher {{stat|Attack}}. Psychic types also have access to a wide range of powerful [[special move]]s from nearly every type. Psychic types are super-effective against {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Poison}} types, and being resisted by only two types, {{t|Steel}} and Psychic itself. | Psychic-type Pokémon typically excel in [[special move|special]] attacks due to their typically high {{stat|Special Attack}}, while several of them have unusually high {{stat|Speed}} and specifically only excel in [[physical move|physical]] attacks due to their higher {{stat|Attack}}. Psychic types also have access to a wide range of powerful [[special move]]s from nearly every type. Psychic types are super-effective against {{t|Fighting}} and {{t|Poison}} types, and being resisted by only two types, {{t|Steel}} and Psychic itself. Psychic-type moves are being unaffected {{type|Dark}} Pokémon (though this immunity can be removed by {{m|Miracle Eye}}). | ||
When {{m|Psychic Terrain}} is in effect, the power of Psychic-type moves are increased by 50% if the user is [[grounded|on the ground]]. | |||
On average, Psychic-type Pokémon have the highest {{stat|Special Attack}} of all types. | |||
===Contest properties=== | ===Contest properties=== | ||