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
Category
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

Exeggutor

Alolan Exeggutor

By Level Up

Kadabra	Alakazam	Lunatone
Gothita	Gothorita	Gothitelle
Solosis	Duosion	Reuniclus
Espurr	Meowstic	Tapu Lele
Calyrex	Calyrex (Ice Rider)	Calyrex (Shadow Rider)

By TM / TR

Raichu	Alolan Raichu	Clefairy
Clefable	Ninetales	Alolan Ninetales
Psyduck	Golduck	Abra
Kadabra	Alakazam	Galarian Slowpoke
Slowpoke	Galarian Slowbro	Slowbro
Exeggutor	Alolan Exeggutor	Starmie
Mr. Mime	Galarian Mr. Mime	Jynx
Porygon	Galarian Articuno	Mewtwo
Mew	Cleffa	Togepi
Togetic	Natu	Xatu
Espeon	Galarian Slowking	Slowking
Porygon2	Smoochum	Lugia
Ralts	Kirlia	Gardevoir
Lunatone	Solrock	Baltoy
Claydol	Metang	Metagross
Latias	Latios	Jirachi
Bronzor	Bronzong	Mime Jr.
Togekiss	Porygon-Z	Gallade
Uxie	Mesprit	Azelf
Cresselia	Victini	Munna
Musharna	Woobat	Swoobat
Audino	Sigilyph	Gothita
Gothorita	Gothitelle	Solosis
Duosion	Reuniclus	Elgyem
Beheeyem	Espurr	Meowstic
Aromatisse	Malamar	Sylveon
Klefki	Xerneas	Diancie
Oranguru	Tapu Lele	Solgaleo
Lunala	Nihilego	Necrozma
Blacephalon	Dottler	Orbeetle
Sinistea	Polteageist	Hatenna
Hattrem	Hatterene	Mr. Rime
Alcremie	Indeedee	Calyrex
Calyrex (Ice 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

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

Loop Lagoon Map

Purchase from the Wild Area Trader

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

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

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

Related Links

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