Dragon/Psychic strategy: special pressure with six 2× weaknesses
Dragon/Psychic and Psychic/Dragon are the same defensive pairing; this page uses dragon-psychic as the canonical URL. Dragon/Psychic is a special-pressure pairing that can punish Fighting, Poison, Dragon, and neutral defensive structures. Representative Pokémon include Latias, Latios, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Ultra Necrozma. The standard type chart gives this combination no 4× weakness and 2× weak to Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Fairy. It has no type immunity under the standard chart. Its main defensive value comes from no ¼× resistance; ½× resists Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Psychic, but stats, ability, item, and format still decide whether a real Pokémon can use those entries repeatedly.
Offensive plan
Dragon STAB gives broad neutral pressure, while Psychic STAB threatens Fighting and Poison targets. The defensive chart is demanding because Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy all deal 2× damage. The typing needs speed, recovery, bulk, or support to avoid being overwhelmed by common coverage.
Counterplay and defensive risks
To counter Dragon/Psychic, start with the chart pressure: Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Fairy. If a 4× weakness is listed, preserve that attack type before revealing it; if there is no 4× weakness, repeated 2× pressure and hazard chip usually matter more than a single surprise hit. Scout for abilities, Terastallization, weather, recovery, and pivot moves before assuming the visible multiplier ends the exchange.
Team-building advice
Dragon/Psychic needs Dark, Fairy, Ice, Ghost, Bug, and Dragon answers. Steel and Fairy partners are especially useful, while Dark-resistant support helps keep Psychic STAB from becoming a liability. Use the Team Calculator to check whether the rest of the six stacks the same Ice, Bug problem, then compare the full defensive chart before choosing moves or teammates.
Read the best Pokémon type combinations guide for a side-by-side defensive comparison.
Continue with Type Chart, Dual Type Calculator, Psychic/Fairy guide, and Dragon/Steel guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is Dragon/Psychic weak to?
Dragon/Psychic is no 4× weakness and 2× weak to Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Fairy under the standard type chart.
Is Psychic/Dragon a different type combination?
No. Psychic/Dragon and Dragon/Psychic use the same two types, so they share the same weaknesses, resistances, and immunities.
What is Dragon/Psychic immune to?
It has no type immunity under the standard chart.