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Pokemon Who Can Learn Psyshock (TR25)

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Pokemon Sword and Shield - Psyshock

This is an article for the move Psyshock (TR25) and the Pokemon who can learn it and its location in Pokemon Sword and Shield, Isle of Armor, and the Crown Tundra DLC. Read on to see the Power, Accuracy, PP, and Effect, and see how to use it competitively.

Psyshock (TR25) - Type and Effect

Type Pokemon Psychic Image
Category Pokemon Special Image
Power 80
Accuracy 100
PP 10
Effect The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical admage.
Max Move Max Mindstorm
Power: 130
TM / TR TR25

Pokemon That Learn Psyshock (TR25)

By Default

ExeggutorExeggutor Alolan ExeggutorAlolan Exeggutor

By Level Up

KadabraKadabra AlakazamAlakazam LunatoneLunatone
GothitaGothita GothoritaGothorita GothitelleGothitelle
SolosisSolosis DuosionDuosion ReuniclusReuniclus
EspurrEspurr MeowsticMeowstic Tapu LeleTapu Lele
CalyrexCalyrex Calyrex (Ice Rider)Calyrex (Ice Rider) Calyrex (Shadow Rider)Calyrex (Shadow Rider)

By TM / TR

RaichuRaichu Alolan RaichuAlolan Raichu ClefairyClefairy
ClefableClefable NinetalesNinetales Alolan NinetalesAlolan Ninetales
PsyduckPsyduck GolduckGolduck AbraAbra
KadabraKadabra AlakazamAlakazam Galarian SlowpokeGalarian Slowpoke
SlowpokeSlowpoke Galarian SlowbroGalarian Slowbro SlowbroSlowbro
ExeggutorExeggutor Alolan ExeggutorAlolan Exeggutor StarmieStarmie
Mr. MimeMr. Mime Galarian Mr. MimeGalarian Mr. Mime JynxJynx
PorygonPorygon Galarian ArticunoGalarian Articuno MewtwoMewtwo
MewMew CleffaCleffa TogepiTogepi
TogeticTogetic NatuNatu XatuXatu
EspeonEspeon Galarian SlowkingGalarian Slowking SlowkingSlowking
Porygon2Porygon2 SmoochumSmoochum LugiaLugia
RaltsRalts KirliaKirlia GardevoirGardevoir
LunatoneLunatone SolrockSolrock BaltoyBaltoy
ClaydolClaydol MetangMetang MetagrossMetagross
LatiasLatias LatiosLatios JirachiJirachi
BronzorBronzor BronzongBronzong Mime Jr.Mime Jr.
TogekissTogekiss Porygon-ZPorygon-Z GalladeGallade
UxieUxie MespritMesprit AzelfAzelf
CresseliaCresselia VictiniVictini MunnaMunna
MusharnaMusharna WoobatWoobat SwoobatSwoobat
AudinoAudino SigilyphSigilyph GothitaGothita
GothoritaGothorita GothitelleGothitelle SolosisSolosis
DuosionDuosion ReuniclusReuniclus ElgyemElgyem
BeheeyemBeheeyem EspurrEspurr MeowsticMeowstic
AromatisseAromatisse MalamarMalamar SylveonSylveon
KlefkiKlefki XerneasXerneas DiancieDiancie
OranguruOranguru Tapu LeleTapu Lele SolgaleoSolgaleo
LunalaLunala NihilegoNihilego NecrozmaNecrozma
BlacephalonBlacephalon DottlerDottler OrbeetleOrbeetle
SinisteaSinistea PolteageistPolteageist HatennaHatenna
HattremHattrem HattereneHatterene Mr. RimeMr. Rime
AlcremieAlcremie IndeedeeIndeedee CalyrexCalyrex
Calyrex (Ice Rider)Calyrex (Ice Rider) Calyrex (Shadow Rider)Calyrex (Shadow Rider)

By Egg Move

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

By Move Tutor

There are no Pokemon who learn this move by this method.

Competitive Analysis

Psyshock is a special Psychic-type move that is very useful on certain situations.

Even if this move is special and is dependent on the user's Special Attack stat, the damage it does is physical and will be calculated based on its target's Defense stat.

This allows offensive attackers to bypass specially defensive Pokemon's durabilities, especially those that have been boosted Amnesia!

Do take note, however, that Light Screen, and not Reflect, will reduce Psyshock's damage.

Psyshock vs Psychic

The most important aspect between Psyshock and Psychic is the type of damage it does.

Psyshock's damage is physical, and calculates its damage based on the target's Defense stat.

On the other hand, Psychic's damage is special, which means how much damage the move will do is dependent on the target's Special Defense stat.

In situations where a target has a high Special Defense stat, Psyshock will be more effective compared to Psychic as it will basically ignore this stat.

Against Pokemon with high Defense stat, Psychic will be the better move.

Psyshock (TR25) Locations

Get From Loop Lagoon

Psyshock can be found in the Loop Lagoon area of the Isle of Armor DLC.

Loop Lagoon Map

Purchase from the Wild Area Trader

Pokemon Sword and Shield - Watt Trader.png
Psyshock (TR25) is available to purchase from the Watt Traders in the Wild Area for 3000 Watts.

The Watt Traders' selection of TM and TRs changes everyday so make sure to check what's in stock!

How to Farm Watts Quickly

A Possible Drop from Max Raids

Pokemon Sword and Shield - Max Raid Battle.png
It's also possible to get Psyshock (TR25) from Psychic-type Max Raid dens as a reward for defeating or catching the resident Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokemon.

How to Max Raid With Friends

Get from the Cram-o-Matic

Pokemon Sword and Shield - Cram-o-Matic.png
It's also possible to get Psyshock (TR25) from the Cram-o-Matic, although the chances are still low even when using the right items.

How to Use the Cram-o-Matic

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