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==Statistical averages==
==Statistical averages==
===Overall===<!--as of generation 7-->
===Overall===<!--as of generation 7-->
{{BaseStatNoCat|
{{BaseStatNoCat
type=psychic|
|type=psychic
HP=72.88 |
|HP=72.88
Attack=73.88 |
|Attack=73.88
Defense=75.43 |
|Defense=75.43
SpAtk=94.43 |
|SpAtk=94.43
SpDef=87.42 |
|SpDef=87.42
Speed=76.93 |
|Speed=76.93
Total=480.93 }}
|Total=480.93 }}


===Fully evolved===<!--as of generation 7-->
===Fully evolved===<!--as of generation 7-->
{{BaseStatNoCat|
{{BaseStatNoCat
type=psychic|
|type=psychic
HP=81.86 |
|HP=81.86
Attack=88.50 |
|Attack=88.50
Defense=84.81 |
|Defense=84.81
SpAtk=108.13 |
|SpAtk=108.13
SpDef=97.93 |
|SpDef=97.93
Speed=89.00 |
|Speed=89.00
Total=550.23 }}
|Total=550.23 }}
<!--out of 70; includes Mega Evolutions as separate Pokémon; includes all 4 Formes of Deoxys; does not include Arceus-->
<!--out of 70; includes Mega Evolutions as separate Pokémon; includes all 4 Formes of Deoxys; does not include Arceus-->


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==Abilities==
==Abilities==
===Interacting with the Psychic type===
===Interacting with the Psychic type===
A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become a Psychic-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Psychic-type move, uses a Psychic-type move, is sent out against a Psychic-type opponent, is holding a [[Psychic Memory]], or is holding a [[Mind Plate]] or {{DL|Z-Crystal|Psychium Z}}.
A Pokémon with {{a|Color Change}}, {{a|Protean}}, {{a|Imposter}}, {{a|RKS System}}, or {{a|Multitype}} will become a Psychic-type Pokémon if (respectively) it is hit with a Psychic-type move, uses a Psychic-type move, is sent out against a Psychic-type opponent, is holding a [[Psychic Memory]], or is holding a [[Mind Plate]] or [[Psychium Z]].


A {{p|Darmanitan}} with {{a|Zen Mode}} will also change from a Fire-type into a dual Fire/Psychic-type form upon losing more than 50% of its HP.
A {{p|Darmanitan}} with {{a|Zen Mode}} will also change from a Fire-type into a dual Fire/Psychic-type form upon losing more than 50% of its HP.
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* [[Generation III]] introduced the most Psychic-type Pokémon of any generation, with 20, and [[Generation VI]] introduced the fewest Psychic-type Pokémon, with six.
* [[Generation III]] introduced the most Psychic-type Pokémon of any generation, with 20, and [[Generation VI]] introduced the fewest Psychic-type Pokémon, with six.
* [[Generation I]] introduced the most Psychic-type moves of any generation, with 15, and Generation VI introduced the fewest Psychic-type moves with only {{m|Hyperspace Hole|one}}.
* [[Generation I]] introduced the most Psychic-type moves of any generation, with 15, and Generation VI introduced the fewest Psychic-type moves with only {{m|Hyperspace Hole|one}}.
* Psychic is the most common type for {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], with at least two Psychic-type Legendary or Mythical Pokémon introduced in each generation (except [[Generation VI]], which has only introduced one) for a total of 19 (out of 71).  
* Psychic is the most common type for {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]], with at least two Psychic-type Legendary or Mythical Pokémon introduced in each generation (except [[Generation VI]], which has only introduced one) for a total of 19 (out of 71).
* Psychic is the only type that shares its name with {{m|Psychic|a move}} and {{tc|Psychic|a Trainer Class}}.
* Psychic is the only type that shares its name with {{m|Psychic|a move}} and {{tc|Psychic|a Trainer Class}}.
* There has been one Psychic-type [[type expert]] in every generation.
* There has been one Psychic-type [[type expert]] in every generation.