In Pokémon GO the big Psychic Spectacle is currently running where you can encounter numerous Pokémon. We from MeinMMO have looked at what monsters they are and will tell you which ones you should definitely catch.
Which Pokémon is it about? Currently, Pokémon GO is hosting this year’s Psychic Spectacle, which brings you a range of thematically appropriate Pokémon in the wild, in eggs, and in raids. You can also find some specimens in the rewards of the event quests and limited research.
However, not all monsters you can encounter during the event are worth it. We have looked at the spawns in more detail and listed for you 10 Pokémon that you should secure for the Psychic Spectacle.
We start our ranking with the best Pokémon for raids and the GO Battle League, which you can find on the first page, and on page 2 we will show you all the monsters that are particularly worth collecting the Shiny variants.
When does the event take place? The Psychic Spectacle runs from September 6, 2022, at 10:00 local time until September 12, 2022, at 20:00 local time.
1. Mega-Alakazam
What kind of Pokémon is this? Mega-Alakazam is the temporary evolution of the Psychic Pokémon Alakazam from the first game generation. The monster is making its debut in the game during the Psychic Spectacle. To evolve, you need 200 Mega Energy.
Why is Mega-Alakazam worth it? A glance at Alakazam’s stats shows that the Pokémon can benefit from an enormous attack value. Its Mega evolution is significantly stronger and has, behind Deoxys (Attack Form), the currently highest value.
If you catch an Alakazam after the Mega raid, it will also learn the charge move Psychic during the event. This move charges relatively quickly and deals significant damage to the opponent. Therefore, you should definitely secure this Pokémon for your raid battles.
Where can you find it during the event? Mega-Alakazam will be available during the Psychic Spectacle in Mega raids. There you can secure the necessary Mega Energy and then evolve a strong Alakazam yourself. With a bit of luck, you might even encounter a Shiny Alakazam after the raid.
Here you can find the best counters against Mega-Alakazam.
2. Abra
What kind of Pokémon is this? With Abra, we stay within the family of Alakazam, as this Psychic Pokémon from the first generation can evolve into Alakazam and eventually into Mega-Alakazam via Kadabra.
Why is Abra worth it? If you are looking for a strong Psychic Pokémon but do not want to spend passes on the corresponding Mega raids, you should keep an eye out for Abra. This monster is not particularly strong on its own, but through its evolution Alakazam, it can perform well in the raids.
Alakazam benefits from high attack, solid stamina, and defense values. Although it does not quite match its competitors, like Mewtwo and Hoopa, it secures a spot among the top 10 Psychic attackers in the game with a moveset of Confusion and Psychic.
In addition, your Alakazam automatically learns Psychic as an event move during the Psychic Spectacle when you evolve Kadabra accordingly.
Where can you find it during the event? Abra spawns in the wild throughout the event. There you might even encounter a Shiny version with a bit of luck. Additionally, you can occasionally find Abra’s evolution Kadabra in the wild. However, this cannot be caught in its Shiny form.
3. Ralts
What kind of Pokémon is this? Ralts is a Psychic and Fairy Pokémon from the 3rd generation. It evolves into Kirlia and then into Gardevoir and Gallade.
Why is Ralts worth it? Ralts is generally one of the weaker monsters in the game. However, that cannot be said about its two evolutions Gardevoir and Gallade. They impress with high attack values and solid defense and stamina.
Like Alakazam, they rely on a moveset of Confusion and Psychic in battle and also rank among the top Psychic attackers in the game.
Additionally, Gardevoir can impress with a moveset of Charm and Dazzling Gleam as a strong Fairy attacker and is therefore also one of the best attackers in Pokémon GO.
Where can you find it during the event? Ralts can be found in the wild throughout the event, possibly even as a Shiny version with a bit of luck. Also, Kirlia, Ralts’ first evolution, will occasionally appear here.
However, it is similar to Abra and Kadabra, only Ralts can be caught as a Shiny version. To obtain Shiny Kirlia, you can only evolve Shiny Ralts.
4. Woobat
What kind of Pokémon is this? A somewhat inconspicuous Pokémon in this list is Woobat. The Psychic Pokémon from the 2nd generation only has the pre-evolution Woobat. The monster has no evolution.
Why is Woobat worth it? Although Woobat does not seem particularly special at first glance and can only score with high stamina, it could still be interesting for some players.
Woobat manages to secure 27th place in the PvPoke ranking of the Super League with a moveset of Counter, Return, and Mirror Coat. So if you’re still looking for a strong Psychic Pokémon for the GO Battle League, Woobat might be an option. Furthermore, you can also catch the monster in its Shiny form.
Where can you find it during the event? Woobat will be available in Level 3 raids throughout the entire Psychic Spectacle.
5. Deoxys
What kind of Pokémon is this? Deoxys is a legendary Psychic Pokémon from the 3rd generation. The monster has four different forms: Normal form, Attack form, Defense form, and Speed form. It has no pre-evolution or evolution.
Why is Deoxys worth it? Generally, Deoxys is primarily appealing to Shiny hunters, as all its forms can be caught shiny with a bit of luck. Additionally, looking more closely at the individual variants of the Psychic Pokémon reveals that they have significantly different stats.
With the Attack form, for instance, Deoxys has the highest attack value in the game. However, its stamina and especially its defense are quite poor, which means the Pokémon does not last long in battle, thus it does not belong among the best attackers.
In its Defense form, the stats are somewhat more balanced overall. This monster boasts an enormous defense value, while its stamina and attack are average. Thus, it is a solid candidate in the Super League and secures 42nd place with a moveset of Counter, Psyshock, and Thunderbolt.
Where can you find it during the event? You can find Deoxys in its various forms in Level 5 raids during the entire event. With a bit of luck, it can also be caught as a Shiny.
Here you can find the best counters against the various forms of Deoxys:
- Counter guide for Normal form
- The best counters against Defense form
- How to defeat Deoxys (Attack form)
- Defeat Speed form with these counters
However, during the Psychic Spectacle, not only strong Pokémon will be interesting for raids or PvP battles, but especially Shiny specimens are very popular with many players. On the next page, we will show you 5 monsters for which you should definitely secure the Shiny during the event.
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