Playthrough tier listDiamond & Pearl

Best Psychic Pokémon in Diamond & Pearl

Gallade (post-game) and Gardevoir (post-game) lead the 43 Psychic Pokémon for beating Diamond and Pearl.

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STop2 PokémonCarries a Diamond & Pearl run against most of the bossesClick any Pokémon for its gradeTap a card for its grade
GalladeGalladePost-game
GardevoirGardevoirPost-game
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AStrong8 PokémonA strong pick for most of the game
ExeggutorExeggutorPost-game
SlowkingSlowkingPost-game · Pearl only · Trade to evolve
EspeonEspeonPost-game
AlakazamAlakazamTrade to evolve
XatuXatuPost-game
SlowbroSlowbroPost-game · Pearl only
StarmieStarmiePost-game
CresseliaCresseliaPost-game
BSolid7 PokémonDoes the job with some help
MedichamMedicham
JynxJynxPost-game
MetagrossMetagrossPost-game
Mr. MimeMr. MimeDiamond only
BronzongBronzong
GrumpigGrumpigPost-game
ChimechoChimecho
CSituational8 PokémonStruggles against several bosses
AzelfAzelf
ClaydolClaydolPost-game
KirliaKirliaPost-game
RaltsRaltsPost-game
ExeggcuteExeggcutePost-game
SlowpokeSlowpokePost-game · Pearl only
KadabraKadabra
NatuNatuPost-game
DBottom18 PokémonHard to use for beating the game
HypnoHypnoPost-game
MespritMesprit
UxieUxie
GirafarigGirafarig
UnownUnown
WobbuffetWobbuffetPost-game
AbraAbra
MedititeMeditite
SmoochumSmoochumPost-game
MetangMetangPost-game
BeldumBeldumPost-game
Mime Jr.Mime Jr.Diamond only
BronzorBronzor
SpoinkSpoinkPost-game
ChinglingChingling
BaltoyBaltoyPost-game
DrowzeeDrowzeePost-game
WynautWynautPost-game

What each tier means

  • STop Carries a Diamond & Pearl run against most of the bosses
  • AStrong A strong pick for most of the game
  • BSolid Does the job with some help
  • CSituational Struggles against several bosses
  • DBottom Hard to use for beating the game
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Board breakdown

Among Psychic Pokémon in Diamond and Pearl, Alakazam (evolves by trade) does well in 9 of the 13 boss fights, Roark to Cynthia, 2 fights have no Psychic answer, and the versions differ in 8 fights.

With Gallade out of reach until the credits, which Psychic pick should you raise?

Take Alakazam (evolves by trade), which handles 9 of 13 fights, starting with Gardenia.

A filled box is a fight the pick does well in: Alakazam (evolves by trade) has 9 of 13, first at Gardenia.

Gym 1, RoarkGym 2, GardeniaGym 3, MayleneGym 4, Crasher WakeGym 5, FantinaGym 6, ByronGym 7, CandiceGym 8, VolknerElite Four, AaronElite Four, BerthaElite Four, FlintElite Four, LucianChampion, Cynthia
  • AlakazamGym 1 Roark: has troubleGym 2 Gardenia: does wellGym 3 Maylene: does wellGym 4 Crasher Wake: does wellGym 5 Fantina: does wellGym 6 Byron: no clear edgeGym 7 Candice: does wellGym 8 Volkner: does wellAaron: does wellBertha: does wellFlint: does wellLucian: no clear edgeCynthia: no clear edgeFrom the startAbraRoute 20315% of encounters#020AbraLevel 16#021KadabraTrade#022Alakazam
    Does wellGardeniaMayleneCrasher WakeFantinaCandiceVolknerAaronBerthaFlintHas troubleRoarkNo clear edgeByron, Lucian, Cynthia
  • Mr. MimeGym 1 Roark: not on your team yetGym 2 Gardenia: not on your team yetGym 3 Maylene: does wellGym 4 Crasher Wake: does wellGym 5 Fantina: does wellGym 6 Byron: no clear edgeGym 7 Candice: does wellGym 8 Volkner: does wellAaron: does wellBertha: does wellFlint: no clear edgeLucian: has troubleCynthia: does wellAfter badge 2Mime Jr.Route 20925% of encounters in the morning#094Mime Jr.Knows Mimic#095Mr. Mimefinal form by Maylene
    Not yet: Roark, GardeniaDoes wellMayleneCrasher WakeFantinaCandiceVolknerAaronBerthaCynthiaHas troubleLucianNo clear edgeByron, Flint
  • MedichamGym 1 Roark: not on your team yetGym 2 Gardenia: not on your team yetGym 3 Maylene: does wellGym 4 Crasher Wake: does wellGym 5 Fantina: no clear edgeGym 6 Byron: does wellGym 7 Candice: does wellGym 8 Volkner: does wellAaron: no clear edgeBertha: does wellFlint: does wellLucian: no clear edgeCynthia: no clear edgeAfter badge 2MedititeMt. Coronet route 211 entrance25% of encounters#086MedititeLevel 37#087Medichamfinal form by Byron
    Not yet: Roark, GardeniaDoes wellMayleneCrasher WakeByronCandiceVolknerBerthaFlintNo clear edgeFantina, Aaron, Lucian, Cynthia
  • BronzongGym 1 Roark: not on your team yetGym 2 Gardenia: not on your team yetGym 3 Maylene: does wellGym 4 Crasher Wake: does wellGym 5 Fantina: does wellGym 6 Byron: no clear edgeGym 7 Candice: does wellGym 8 Volkner: no clear edgeAaron: does wellBertha: does wellFlint: no clear edgeLucian: no clear edgeCynthia: no clear edgeAfter badge 2BronzorWayward Cave 1F40% of encounters#088BronzorLevel 33#089Bronzongfinal form by Fantina
    Not yet: Roark, GardeniaDoes wellMayleneCrasher WakeFantinaCandiceAaronBerthaNo clear edgeByron, Volkner, Flint, Lucian, Cynthia
  • ChimechoGym 1 Roark: not on your team yetGym 2 Gardenia: not on your team yetGym 3 Maylene: does wellGym 4 Crasher Wake: does wellGym 5 Fantina: does wellGym 6 Byron: no clear edgeGym 7 Candice: no clear edgeGym 8 Volkner: does wellAaron: does wellBertha: does wellFlint: no clear edgeLucian: no clear edgeCynthia: no clear edgeAfter badge 2ChinglingMt. Coronet route 211 entrance10% of encounters#082ChinglingFriendship (Night)#083Chimecho
    Not yet: Roark, GardeniaDoes wellMayleneCrasher WakeFantinaVolknerAaronBerthaNo clear edgeByron, Candice, Flint, Lucian, Cynthia
NextAzelf 5Mesprit 5Uxie 5

Best pair

Diamond
Mr. Mime + Medicham10/13 togetherall Psychic picks: 11
Pearl
Alakazam + Medicham10/13 togetherneeds a link trade
No tradeMedicham + Bronzong9/13 together

After the creditsOnly after you beat CynthiaCounted in no fight

  • GalladeAfter the Hall of Fame
  • GardevoirAfter the Hall of Fame
  • ExeggutorAfter the Hall of Fame
  • SlowkingAfter the Hall of Fame
  • EspeonAfter the Hall of Fame
  • XatuAfter the Hall of Fame
  • SlowbroAfter the Hall of Fame
  • StarmieAfter the Hall of Fame
  • CresseliaAfter the Hall of Fame
  • JynxAfter the Hall of Fame
  • MetagrossAfter the Hall of Fame
  • GrumpigAfter the Hall of Fame
  • ClaydolAfter the Hall of Fame
  • HypnoAfter the Hall of Fame
  • WobbuffetAfter the Hall of Fame

On the road from Roark to Cynthia, which fights leave Psychic with no answer?

You will find no Psychic answer for Roark and Lucian.

The best Psychic pick you can have by each fight, Roark to Cynthia. First with none: Roark.

Gyms

  1. Has trouble: Abra

    Team

    1. GeodudeLv 12RockGround
    2. OnixLv 12RockGround
    3. CranidosLv 14RockAce

    Has trouble (1)Alakazam Trade to evolveas Abra

    Full fight

  2. Alakazam

    Team

    1. CherubiLv 19Grass
    2. TurtwigLv 19Grass
    3. RoseradeLv 22GrassPoisonAce

    Does well (1)Alakazam Trade to evolveMoves: Confusion

    Full fight

  3. MedichamDiamond +4 morePearl +3 more

    Team

    1. MedititeLv 27FightingPsychic
    2. MachokeLv 27Fighting
    3. LucarioLv 30FightingSteelAce

    Does well (5)MedichamMoves: Psychic and High Jump KickChimechoMoves: PsychicAlakazam Trade to evolveMoves: Psychic and Focus BlastMr. MimeDiamond onlyMoves: Aerial Ace, Psychic and Focus BlastBronzongMoves: Psychic and Rock Smash

    Has trouble (1)Unown

    Full fight

  4. MedichamDiamond +5 morePearl +4 more

    Team

    1. GyaradosLv 27WaterFlying
    2. QuagsireLv 27WaterGround
    3. FloatzelLv 30WaterAce

    Does well (6)MedichamMoves: Rock Tomb and High Jump KickBronzongMoves: Rock Tomb and Solar BeamMr. MimeDiamond onlyMoves: Thunder and Solar BeamChimechoMoves: Shock Wave and PsychicAlakazam Trade to evolveMoves: Shock Wave and PsychicGirafarigMoves: Thunder and Strength

    Has trouble (1)Unown

    Full fight

  5. ChimechoDiamond +4 morePearl +3 more

    Team

    1. DrifblimLv 32GhostFlying
    2. GengarLv 34GhostPoison
    3. MismagiusLv 36GhostAce

    Does well (5)ChimechoMoves: Shock Wave, Psychic and Shadow BallBronzongMoves: Payback and PsychicAlakazam Trade to evolveMoves: Thief and PsychicMr. MimeDiamond onlyMoves: Thief and PsychicGirafarigMoves: Assurance and Psychic

    No clear edge (1)Medicham

    Has trouble (1)Unown

    Full fight

  6. Medicham

    Team

    1. BronzorLv 36SteelPsychic
    2. SteelixLv 36SteelGround
    3. BastiodonLv 39RockSteelAce

    Does well (1)MedichamMoves: High Jump Kick

    No clear edge (5)Alakazam Trade to evolveMr. MimeDiamond onlyBronzongChimechoGirafarig

    Has trouble (1)Unown

    Full fight

  7. MedichamDiamond +4 morePearl +3 more

    Team

    1. SnoverLv 38GrassIce
    2. SneaselLv 38DarkIce
    3. MedichamLv 40FightingPsychic
    4. AbomasnowLv 42GrassIceAce

    Does well (5)MedichamMoves: Focus Punch and Shadow BallBronzongMoves: Flash Cannon, Rock Smash and Shadow BallGirafarigMoves: Rock Smash and Shadow BallAlakazam Trade to evolveMoves: Focus Punch and Shadow BallMr. MimeDiamond onlyMoves: Focus Punch and Aerial Ace

    No clear edge (1)Chimecho

    Has trouble (1)Unown

    Full fight

  8. MedichamDiamond +7 morePearl +6 more

    Team

    1. RaichuLv 46Electric
    2. AmbipomLv 47Normal
    3. OctilleryLv 47Water
    4. LuxrayLv 49ElectricAce

    Does well (8)MedichamMoves: Focus PunchAzelfMoves: Future Sight and ThunderUxieMoves: Future Sight and ThunderAlakazam Trade to evolveMoves: Future Sight, Focus Punch and Shock WaveMespritMoves: Future Sight and ThunderGirafarigMoves: Earthquake, Rock Smash and ThunderMr. MimeDiamond onlyMoves: Psychic, Focus Punch and ThunderChimechoMoves: Psychic and Shock Wave

    No clear edge (1)Bronzong

    Has trouble (1)Unown

    Full fight

League

  1. BronzongDiamond +7 morePearl +6 more

    Team

    1. DustoxLv 53BugPoison
    2. BeautiflyLv 53BugFlying
    3. VespiquenLv 54BugFlying
    4. HeracrossLv 54BugFighting
    5. DrapionLv 57PoisonDarkAce

    Does well (8)BronzongMoves: Future Sight, Rock Slide and EarthquakeUxieMoves: Future Sight, Thunder and U-turnAlakazam Trade to evolveMoves: Future Sight and Shock WaveAzelfMoves: Future Sight, Thunder and U-turnMespritMoves: Future Sight, Thunder and U-turnMr. MimeDiamond onlyMoves: Psychic, Thunder and Aerial AceChimechoMoves: Psychic and Shock WaveGirafarigMoves: Psychic, Thunder and Earthquake

    No clear edge (1)Medicham

    Has trouble (1)Unown

    Full fight

  2. MedichamDiamond +7 morePearl +6 more

    Team

    1. QuagsireLv 55WaterGround
    2. SudowoodoLv 56Rock
    3. GolemLv 56RockGround
    4. WhiscashLv 55WaterGround
    5. HippowdonLv 59GroundAce

    Does well (8)MedichamMoves: Focus PunchUxieMoves: Solar BeamMr. MimeDiamond onlyMoves: Solar Beam and Focus PunchMespritMoves: Future Sight, Iron Tail and Water PulseBronzongMoves: Solar Beam and Flash CannonAzelfMoves: Future Sight, Iron Tail and Water PulseChimechoMoves: PsychicAlakazam Trade to evolveMoves: Future Sight and Focus Punch

    No clear edge (1)Girafarig

    Has trouble (1)Unown

    Full fight

  3. Medicham+4 more

    Team

    1. RapidashLv 58Fire
    2. SteelixLv 57SteelGround
    3. DrifblimLv 58GhostFlying
    4. LopunnyLv 57Normal
    5. InfernapeLv 61FireFightingAce

    Does well (5)MedichamMoves: Rock Slide, Focus Punch and Shadow BallAzelfMoves: Water Pulse, Fire Blast and PaybackUxieMoves: Water Pulse, Thunder and Future SightMespritMoves: Water Pulse, Thunder and Future SightAlakazam Trade to evolveMoves: Future Sight, Focus Punch and Thief

    No clear edge (4)GirafarigMr. MimeDiamond onlyChimechoBronzong

    Has trouble (1)Unown

    Full fight

  4. Closest: Azelf

    TeamPsychic-type team

    1. Mr. MimeLv 59Psychic
    2. GirafarigLv 59NormalPsychic
    3. MedichamLv 60FightingPsychic
    4. AlakazamLv 60Psychic
    5. BronzongLv 63SteelPsychicAce

    No clear edge (8)AzelfUxieMespritGirafarigBronzongChimechoAlakazam Trade to evolveMedicham

    Has trouble (2)Mr. MimeDiamond onlyUnown

    Full fight

  5. AzelfDiamond +3 morePearl +2 more

    Team

    1. SpiritombLv 61GhostDark
    2. RoseradeLv 60GrassPoison
    3. GastrodonLv 60WaterGround
    4. LucarioLv 63FightingSteel
    5. MiloticLv 63Water
    6. GarchompLv 66DragonGroundAce

    Does well (4)AzelfMoves: U-turn, Future Sight and Fire BlastUxieMoves: U-turn, Future Sight and Solar BeamMespritMoves: U-turn, Future Sight and ThunderMr. MimeDiamond onlyMoves: Thief, Psychic and Solar Beam

    No clear edge (5)Alakazam Trade to evolveChimechoBronzongMedichamGirafarig

    Has trouble (1)Unown

    Full fight

For a Psychic team, what does your version change?

You can pick either version: Pearl still has 3 or more Psychic answers in all 8 fights where the counts differ.

Each card can change a Psychic team: the two versions and Gen 4 types.

  • 8 fights where versions differ
    DiamondPearl
    Only hereMr. Mime
    Same open fights in both versions
  • No Fairy type yetMr. MimePsychic only
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