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Metal vs Psychic: Pokémon TCG matchup
Useful matchup: some Psychic Pokémon take double damage from Metal. In 2026–27 Standard, 69 of 233 Psychic Pokémon cards (30%) are weak to Metal. That includes 8 multi-Prize Pokémon — big Prize swings.
- Weak to Metal
- 69
- Resist Metal
- 0
- Psychic cards
- 233
Psychic Pokémon weak to Metal
Biggest targets first. "Needed" is the printed damage that Knocks it Out in one hit once Weakness doubles it.
| Pokémon | HP | Needed | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Clefable ex | 320 | 160 | 3 |
| Mega Diancie ex | 270 | 135 | 3 |
| Mega Floette ex | 250 | 125 | 3 |
| Azumarill ex | 270 | 135 | 2 |
| Sylveon ex | 270 | 135 | 2 |
| Alcremie ex | 250 | 125 | 2 |
| Dachsbun ex | 250 | 125 | 2 |
| Lillie's Clefairy ex | 190 | 95 | 2 |
| Grimmsnarl | 170 | 85 | 1 |
| Florges | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Togekiss | 140 | 70 | 1 |
| Azumarill | 130 | 65 | 1 |
| Granbull | 130 | 65 | 1 |
| Iron Valiant | 130 | 65 | 1 |
| Xerneas | 130 | 65 | 1 |
| Zacian | 130 | 65 | 1 |
| Aromatisse | 120 | 60 | 1 |
| Clefable | 120 | 60 | 1 |
| Enamorus | 120 | 60 | 1 |
| Fezandipiti | 120 | 60 | 1 |
| Slurpuff | 120 | 60 | 1 |
| Sylveon | 120 | 60 | 1 |
| Alcremie | 110 | 55 | 1 |
| Mawile | 110 | 55 | 1 |
| Tapu Lele | 110 | 55 | 1 |
| Flutter Mane | 90 | 45 | 1 |
| Morgrem | 90 | 45 | 1 |
| Togetic | 90 | 45 | 1 |
| Steven's Carbink | 80 | 40 | 1 |
| Clefairy | 70 | 35 | 1 |
Best Metal attackers for this matchup
Damage against a weak Psychic Pokémon, ranked by damage per Energy.
| Pokémon | Type | Attack | Damage | vs weak Psychic | HP | Prizes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tinkaton Mega Evolution | Metal | Windup Swing M | 240- | 480 | 160 | 1 |
| Kingambit Ascended Heroes | Metal | Double-Edged Slash MM | 180 | 360 | 170 | 1 |
| Escavalier Black Bolt | Metal | Wild Lances M | 90 | 180 | 130 | 1 |
| Mega Mawile ex Mega Evolution | Metal | Huge Bite MMC | 260 | 520 | 270 | 3 |
| Melmetal Stellar Crown | Metal | Reforged Axe MCC | 250 | 500 | 160 | 1 |
| Archaludon ex Surging Sparks | Metal | Metal Defender MMM | 220 | 440 | 300 | 2 |
| Empoleon ex Phantasmal Flames | Metal | Iron Feathers MMC | 210 | 420 | 320 | 2 |
| Mega Excadrill ex Pitch Black | Metal | Maximum Drilling MMM | 200+ | 400 | 340 | 3 |
| Cobalion ex Chaos Rising | Metal | Power Tackle MMC | 200 | 400 | 210 | 2 |
| Steven's Metagross ex Ascended Heroes | Metal | Metal Stomp MCC | 200 | 400 | 340 | 2 |
| Klinklang Stellar Crown | Metal | Hyper Ray CC | 130 | 260 | 140 | 1 |
| Hop's Zacian ex Journey Together | Metal | Brave Slash MMMC | 240 | 480 | 230 | 2 |
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 Metal in the Pokémon TCG?
Sometimes — 69 of 233 Standard Psychic Pokémon cards (30%) are weak to Metal.
Which Psychic Pokémon are weak to Metal?
Mega Clefable ex, Mega Diancie ex, Mega Floette ex, Azumarill ex, Sylveon ex, Alcremie ex, Dachsbun ex and Lillie's Clefairy ex and 40 more.
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