The Psychic Cup: Super Ball of Pokémon GO has finally started to celebrate the Valentine’s Day February 2023.
With just weeks to go until Season 13 closes, players can participate in this special cup to advance through the ranks and claim the ultimate rewards. However, due to the particularity of this category, it will be necessary to build the strongest teams if you want to win consistently.
In this opportunity we will tell you everything you need to know about the Psychic Cup: Super Ball League Edition of Pokémon GO
Psychic Cup of Pokémon GO: Dates and rules
Coaches will be able to participate in the new Psychic Cup: Pokémon GO Super Ball League Edition until March 22, 2023. During this time the Ultra Ball League will also be available, although this will have its own individual rules.
The normal thing is that in the different competitive Leagues they restrict the Pokémon based on their maximum PC. However, the Pokémon GO Psychic Cup it will specifically allow those who are of the Psychic type. In addition, since it is the Super Ball League Edition, they cannot have a PC greater than 1,500.
It should be noted that there is an important exception regarding type. The popular Mythical Pokémon Mew will not be usable in the cup, despite being a Psychic type. You can also use double-type monsters as long as one of those is Psychic.
The best Pokémon for the Psychic Cup of Pokémon GO
After knowing the rules of the Psychic Cup: Super Ball League Edition Pokémon GOthe hardest part will be choosing between so many powerful Psychic-type Pokémon.
To evaluate the best candidates we will need to take into account their stats and movements, as well as the ratio between strengths and weaknesses. If these concepts confuse you, don’t forget to take a look at our table of Pokémon GO types.
Psychic-types are resistant to Fighting and Psychic-type attacks. On the other hand, they are weak against Bug, Ghost, and Dark-type attacks. If you’re using a Dual-type Pokémon, you’ll be able to deal super effective damage by taking advantage of the STAB boost.
It is always recommended to use Pokémon with advantages in their statistics, including the XL size or the dark versions that give them more damage or resistance. These small improvements can be the difference between a win and a loss in Competitive.
Without further ado, these are the best candidates for the Pokémon GO Psychic Cup in February 2023:
Malamar: Psy Slash, Foul Play, and Brute ForceAlolan Raichu: VoltSwitch, Cruel Volt, and ThunderfistBruxish: Bite, Aquatail, and PsyfangVictini: Rapid Attack, V-Fire, and PsychicBronzong: Feint, Vendetta, and Heavy BodyGalarian Rapidash: Faerie Wind, Megahorn, and Body SlamGalarian Slowbro: Noxious Puja, Mud Bomb, and True WaveMedicham: Counter Strike, Ice Punch, and Dynamic FistWobbuffet: Counter Strike, Retribution, and Mirror CloakClaydol: Mud Slap, Shadow Ball, and Living EarthGardevoir: Charm, Shadow Ball, and Magic Glow
Best Teams for the Psychic Cup: Super Ball League Edition
You may find it difficult to create a single team that will serve you for all the matchups in the Psychic Cup: Pokemon GO Super Ball. Many of the battles will depend on your opponent’s CP and Pokémon, so it’s good to be flexible when deciding on your team.
It is best to choose Pokémon with good synergy with each other. Medicham and Bronzong will have more resistances for their Fighting and Steel types, while also serving as counters for their Psychic types. Here are some interesting combinations:
Malamar, Victini y GardevoirBruxish, Slowking de Galar y Rapidash de GalarVictini, Malamar y BronzongRapidash de Galar, Bruxish y Raichu de AlolaMedicham, Brozong y GardevoirRaichu de Alola, Victini y Rapidash de GalarVictini, Gardevoir y Wobbuffet
