Every Pokémon game has its own version of psychic-type Pokémon. This is a list of the best psychic-type Pokémon in the HeartGold & SoulSilver game.
Xatu
Xatu is a Psychic/Flying type, it is known as the Mystic Pokémon. It was introduced in Generation 2 with a base friendship of 50. Xatu is 1.5 m (4’11”) tall, and weighs 15.0 kg (33 lbs). Its ability is Synchronize, which is great for catching it. Its scruffy feathers may have something to do with its high base experience yield of 165. The egg cycles of these pokemon are 20 (4,884–5,140 steps).
Jynx
Jynx is an Ice- and Psychic-type monster, it is also known as the Human Shape Pokémon. Jynx is 1.4 meters tall and weighs 89.5 pounds. It has two abilities, Forewarn and Oblivious. If you battle it with a full PokéBall, your catch rate will be 5.9%. It evolves from Smoochum at level 30, and its base friendship is 50. The egg cycles of these pokemon are 25 (6,169–6,425 steps).
Exeggutor
Exeggutor is a Grass/Psychic type Pokémon, known as the Coconut Pokémon. Exeggutor was introduced in Generation 1, and has a hidden ability that allows it to harvest fruit. Exeggutor has chlorophyll which helps it absorb sunlight to energy for its body.It is known as the Coconut Pokémon and has a catch rate of 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) and base Friendship of 50 (normal). Exeggutor’s growth rate is slow, meaning it will take longer to reach its full potential than other types. The egg group of this pokemon is grass. The gender of this pokemon is 50% male, 50% female. The egg cycles of the pokemon are 20 (4,884–5,140 steps).
Starmie
Starmie is a Water/Psychic type Pokémon weighing 80.0 kg and it is 1.1 m tall. Starmie is the Mysterious Pokémon and its abilities are Illuminate and it yields 2 Speed points per catch. Your chances of capturing it are 60% with PokéBall, full HP, and Friendship at 50 (normal). The egg cycles of these pokemon are 20 (4,884–5,140 steps).
Alakazam
Alakazam is a Psychic type Pokémon known as the Psi Pokémon. It was introduced in Generation 1, and has 3 Special Attack EVs, a 50% catch rate with Poké Balls, and a base Friendship of 50
It has a Mega Evolution, which can be obtained from X & Y onwards. Alakazam’s Pokédex entry says it synchronizes its psychic powers with others and has inner focus, making it immune to status effects. Alakazam’s growth rate is medium-slow, its egg groups are human-like and it takes 20 cycles (4,884–5,140 steps) to breed an egg.
Espeon
Espeon is a Psychic type Pokémon having the ability to reflect status effects back at their opponents. Espeon was introduced in Generation 2. It has a high Special Attack and a low catch rate, but its base Friendship is 50 (normal). Espeon grows moderately fast. The egg group of this pokemon is a field. The gender of this pokemon is 87.5% male, 12.5% female. The egg cycles of the pokemon are 35 (8,739–8,995 steps).
Lugia
Lugia is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon, it is 5.2 m (17’01) tall and weighs 216.0 kg (476.2 lbs). Lugia is also known as the Diving Pokémon and its abilities are Pressure, which gives it a 3 Special Defense, and it has a catch rate of 3 when it has full HP and you use a PokéBall. It has a base friendship of 0 (lower than normal). The egg cycles of these pokemon are 120 (30,584–30,840 steps).
Mewtwo
Mewtwo is a Psychic-type Pokémon and one of the most powerful Pokémon. It is known as the Genetic Pokémon and it was introduced in Generation 1. Its body is made of genes, its height is 6 feet 7 inches and it weighs 269 pounds. Its abilities are Pressure, which creates a strong pressure around the opponent, and it can also see into their mind. The only way to obtain it is by using the item “Mystery Gift”. The egg cycles of these pokemon are 120 (30,584–30,840 steps).