Darkness vs Psychic: Pokémon TCG matchup
Great matchup: most Psychic Pokémon take double damage from Darkness. In 2026–27 Standard, 159 of 233 Psychic Pokémon cards (68%) are weak to Darkness. That includes 17 multi-Prize Pokémon — big Prize swings.
- Weak to Darkness
- 159
- Resist Darkness
- 0
- Psychic cards
- 233
Psychic Pokémon weak to Darkness
Biggest targets first. "Needed" is the printed damage that Knocks it Out in one hit once Weakness doubles it.
| Pokémon | HP | Needed | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Gardevoir ex | 360 | 180 | 3 |
| Mega Chandelure ex | 350 | 175 | 3 |
| Mega Slowbro ex | 330 | 165 | 3 |
| Palossand ex | 280 | 140 | 2 |
| Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex | 280 | 140 | 2 |
| Espeon ex | 270 | 135 | 2 |
| Gourgeist ex | 270 | 135 | 2 |
| Jellicent ex | 270 | 135 | 2 |
| Houndstone ex | 260 | 130 | 2 |
| Mismagius ex | 260 | 130 | 2 |
| Mewtwo ex | 230 | 115 | 2 |
| Iron Crown ex | 220 | 110 | 2 |
| Latias ex | 210 | 105 | 2 |
| Meloetta ex | 200 | 100 | 2 |
| Mimikyu ex | 190 | 95 | 2 |
| Scream Tail ex | 190 | 95 | 2 |
| Mew ex | 160 | 80 | 2 |
| Metagross | 170 | 85 | 1 |
| Dusknoir | 160 | 80 | 1 |
| Golurk | 160 | 80 | 1 |
| Lunala | 160 | 80 | 1 |
| Annihilape | 150 | 75 | 1 |
| Gothitelle | 150 | 75 | 1 |
| Palossand | 150 | 75 | 1 |
| Alakazam | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Chandelure | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Dhelmise | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Farigiraf | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Hop's Trevenant | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Houndstone | 140 | 70 | 1 |
Best Darkness attackers for this matchup
Damage against a weak Psychic Pokémon, ranked by damage per Energy.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | vs weak Psychic | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Malamar Pitch Black | Darkness | Brain Crush D | 130 | 260 | 120 | 1 |
| Mega Gengar ex Ascended Heroes | Darkness | Void Gale DD | 230 | 460 | 350 | 3 |
| Hydreigon ex Surging Sparks | Darkness | Crashing Headbutt DC | 200 | 400 | 330 | 2 |
| Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex Ascended Heroes | Darkness | Shadow Bullet DD | 180 | 360 | 320 | 2 |
| Gengar ex Temporal Forces | Darkness | Tricky Steps DD | 160 | 320 | 310 | 2 |
| Crobat Chaos Rising | Darkness | Poison Sound Wave D | 80 | 160 | 130 | 1 |
| Tyranitar Journey Together | Darkness | Cracking Stomp DC | 150 | 300 | 190 | 1 |
| Paldean Clodsire ex Journey Together | Darkness | Giga Impact DDC | 220 | 440 | 280 | 2 |
| Mabosstiff Pitch Black | Darkness | Plunging Headbutt DDD | 210 | 420 | 140 | 1 |
| Yveltal ex Perfect Order | Darkness | Dark Strike DDC | 210 | 420 | 210 | 2 |
| Arven's Mabosstiff ex Destined Rivals | Darkness | Boss Headbutt CCC | 210 | 420 | 270 | 2 |
| Hydreigon 30th Celebration | Darkness | Pitch-Black Fangs DC | 140 | 280 | 170 | 1 |
Damage is the number printed on the card. Attacks marked + or × can do more, and Abilities, Tools and Stadiums can change the maths — always read the card. Energy letters: G Grass, R Fire, W Water, L Lightning, P Psychic, F Fighting, D Darkness, M Metal, N Dragon, C Colorless (any Energy).
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Questions people ask
Is Psychic weak to Darkness in the Pokémon TCG?
Sometimes — 159 of 233 Standard Psychic Pokémon cards (68%) are weak to Darkness.
Which Psychic Pokémon are weak to Darkness?
Mega Gardevoir ex, Mega Chandelure ex, Mega Slowbro ex, Palossand ex, Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex, Espeon ex, Gourgeist ex and Jellicent ex and 114 more.
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