Psychic usage and stats in Smogon SV ZU
Quick snapshot
Psychic is run by 18 Pokémon in SV ZU this July 2026, averaging 0.15 Pokémon per team that carry it (2.5% of the 6 team slots). Top users include Gastly, Chimecho, and Gothitelle.
Smogon chaos SV ZU July 2026, 5,773 battles, Elite (1760)Methodology
- #54 by weighted usage
- -29 vs last month
- peak #16 (Mar 2026)
- first seen Aug 2025
- 12 months tracked
Mechanics
| Type | Psychic |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Power | 90 |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 10 |
| Priority | 0 |
| Target | selected pokemon |
| Effect chance | 10% |
| Stat chance | 10% |
Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
Special
