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{{Infobox/Archetype/Start Show card image| image name = OverdriveTeleporter-TF05PSY-JP-VG.png | image size = Framelord Omega| image caption = }}{{Infobox/Archetype/ExtendedName | kanji = サイキック | romaji = Saikikku | english = Psychic | french = Psychique | german = Psi | italian = Psichico | korean = 사이킥 ''Saikik''|portuguese=Psíquico | spanish = Psíquico|chinese=超能 ''Chāonéng / Ciu1 nang4''}}{{Infobox/Archetype/Yu-Gi"[[PSY-Oh! | list = List of Framelord Omega]]", a Psychic-Type monsters | support list = List of Psychic-Type support cards | anti-support list = List of Psychic-Type anti-support cards}}{{Infobox/Archetype/Endmonster.}}

'''Psychic''' (Japanese: サイキック ''Saikikku'') monsters had their debut is a [[Type]] of [[Monster Card]]. It debuted in ''[[The Duelist Genesis]]'', and they are used by [[Sayer]] in the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D'sOCG]]''. Psychic-/''[[TypeTCG]]s often resemble cyberpunk androids, cybernetically-enhanced humans, or strange mutants, and often feature elements of cyberspace, circuit board patterns, green coloring'', and yellow electricity in their art. It is worth noting that many Psychic-Type monsters resemble what in the past were ''[[MachineDeck Mod Pack: Hyperspeed Rush Road!!]]-Type, '' in ''[[FiendRush Duel]]-Type, or [[Spellcaster]]-Type monsters (such as "[[Mutant Mindmaster]]", "[[Kinetic Soldier]]", "[[Mind on Air]]" and especially "[[Jinzo]]")''.

Up until ''==Overview==Psychics often resemble cyberpunk androids, cybernetically-enhanced lifeforms, or strange mutants, and often featuring elements of cyberspace, circuit board patterns, green coloring, and yellow electricity in their arts. It is worth noting that many Psychic monsters resemble what in the past were [[Extreme VictoryMachine]]'', the majority of their effects and [[Spell CardFiend]], or [[Spellcaster]]s involved paying monsters (such as "[[Life PointsMutant Mindmaster]] to activate powerful effects", while the "[[Cipher Soldier]]", "[[Synchro MonsterMind on Air]]s " and especially "[[Trap CardJinzo]]s focused heavily upon restoring Life Points"). The tendency of a Most Psychic monsters, especially early on, are [[EARTH]] or [[WIND]], although there are Psychic-user's Life Points to change rapidly during a Duel allows a cunning player to make the most of cards such as "monsters for all [[MegamorphAttribute]]" and optional cards that require Life Point payments, like "except [[Solemn JudgmentDIVINE]]".

From When the Type was first introduced, the majority of their effects and [[Spell Card]]s involved paying [[LP]] to activate various effects, while the [[Synchro Monster]]s and [[Trap Card]]s focused heavily upon restoring Life Points. ''[[Extreme Victory]]'' onwards, introduced Psychic-Type monsters and their support cards switched that focus to manipulating [[banish]]ment, through banishing Psychic-Type monsters to activate effects, Special Summoning banished Psychic-Type monsters, and returning banished Psychic-Type monsters to the hand or Graveyard. Many Psychic monsters, themes, and support released after that usually have one or both of those elements as part of their design, to different extent each.

Being a Type that debuted at the dawn of [[Synchro Summon]], Psychic-Type monsters also support a heavy Synchro Summoning element with cards like "[[Emergency Teleport]]", "[[Mind Master]]" and "[[Overdrive Teleporter]]"enabling easier access to Synchro materials. They also contain many notable Synchro Monsters, including with many early Synchro Monsters being Psychic, such as "[[Thought Ruler Archfiend]]", and "[[Magical Android]]", "[[Hyper Psychic Blaster]]", and "[[Overmind Archfiend]]". For a long while, there was no pure Psychic [[archetype]], though half of the "[[Gusto]]", "[[Ritual Beast]]", and currently "[[Kozmo]]" archetype were composed of Psychic-type monsters.

However, in In ''[[Booster SP: Highspeed RidersYu-Gi-Oh! Rush Duel]]'', The type finally receive its first pure-type archetype in the form Psychic monsters return to their early roots of utilizing Life Points, with the "[[PSY-Frame]]". This soon would be followed by the release of the "[[MetalfoesPsychic Musician]]" theme in ''and [[The Dark IllusionShaman Bandit]]''series both having play styles that rely on LP manipulation.

Prominent Psychic-Type monsters include ==Themes=={| style="[[Mind Master]]width:100%", | style="[[Psychic Commander]]", width:50%"|===''[[Silent Psychic WizardTCG]]", "[[Thought Ruler Archfiend]]", "[[Serene Psychic Witch]]", "''/''[[Overdrive TeleporterOCG]]", "[[Esper Girl]]", "[[Hushed Psychic Cleric]]", "[[Psychic Jumper]]", "[[Psi-Blocker]]", and "[[Ghost Ogre & Snow Rabbit]]". == Archetypes/Series == === Pure ''===

* [[RoidS-Force]]* [[ShaddollTime Thief]]* [[WattVirtual World]]| style="vertical-align:top" |===''[[Rush Duel]]''===* [[Wind-UpJAM]]* [[ZefraPsychic Musician]]* [[KozmoShaman Bandit]]|}

==Playing StylesAppearance in media==The following characters use Psychic monsters across the ''[[Yu-Gi-Oh!]]'' franchise.

{| style="width:100%"| style="vertical-align:top" |===Life Point ManipulationManga===Older Psychic Decks focus on a combination of the manipulation of ;''[[Life PointsYu-Gi-Oh! OCG Structures]] and swarming. When played properly, they can be one of the most versatile and unpredictable types in the game, considering their ability to summon powerful monsters in short amounts of time. While most of the Life Point payment costs (or damage in some card's case) are somewhat hefty, they're often wield powerful effects that is totally worth the payoff. For example, "* [[Overdrive TeleporterShoma Yusa]]" can Summon 2 monsters from the Deck at once, "[[Destructotron]]" can obliterate all backrow cards, "[[Telekinetic Power Well]]" can Summon multiple monsters at once from the Graveyard, and "[[Mind Master]]" (now Forbidden) enable most OTK moves and loops.

Because some of the Psychic support cards make you take ;''[[DamageYu-Gi-Oh! SEVENS Luke! Explosive Supremacy Legend!!]], ("''* [[Brain Research Lab]]", "[[Telekinetic Power Well]]", "[[Psychokinesis]]", etc.Romin Kirishima (manga) "[[Prime Material Dragon]]", "[[Life Absorbing Machine|Romin Kirishima]]", and "[[Rainbow Life]]" are three highly recommended cards. It can turn "[[Psychokinesis]]" into a +1, get you at least 3000 [[Life Points]] from "[[Brain Research Lab]]", and other random effects that would do damage. "Prime Material Dragon's" anti-destruction effect will prove very useful, too.

| style="width:50%" |==Synchrocentric Psychic=Anime===;''[[Yu-Gi-Oh! 5D's]]''* [[Sayer]]

This type is the most common types of Psychic decks, utilizing cards like ";''[[Serene Psychic Witch]]", "[[Overdrive TeleporterYu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL]]", "''* [[Hushed Psychic ClericVetrix]]" along with its numerous selection of Tuners, coupled with Spell support such as "[[Emergency Teleport]]", "[[Brain Research Lab]]" and "[[Telekinetic Power Well]]" to Synchro Summon multiple Synchro Monsters at once (both Psychic and non-Psychic).

Because of the enormous latent Synchro Summoning potential of Psychic-Types as a whole, this type of Deck can be the most powerful among the Psychic builds. This Deck type also capable of Synchro Summoning overpowered yet hard to utilize Synchro Monsters such as ";''[[Stardust WarriorYu-Gi-Oh! ARC-V]]", "''* [[Shooting Star DragonSayer (ARC-V)|Sayer]]", "[[Red Nova Dragon]]", or even "[[Shooting Quasar Dragon]]" (If built and played correctly).

{{Decklist|monsters =<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->* ;''[[Serene Psychic Witch]]* [[Silent Psychic Wizard]]* [[Hushed Psychic Cleric]]* [[Esper Girl]]* [[Psychic Commander]]* [[Psychic Jumper]]* [[Krebons]]* [[ReYu-Gi-Cover]]* [[Overdrive Teleporter]]* [[Destructotron]]* [[Doctor Cranium]]* [[D.D. TeleponOh! SEVENS]]''* [[Ghost Ogre & Snow RabbitRomin Kassidy]]* [[GigantesGwendoline Purdy]]

|synchro monsters=<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Hyper Psychic Blaster]]* [[Overmind Archfiend]]* [[Magical Android]]* [[Thought Ruler Archfiend]]* [[Psychic Lifetrancer]]* [[Psychic Nightmare]]* [[T.G. Hyper Librarian]]* [[Formula Synchron]]* [[Armory Arm]]* [[Accel Synchron]]* [[Armades, Keeper of Boundaries]]* [[Goyo Guardian]]* [[HTS Psyhemuth]]* [[Black Rose Dragon]]* [[Black Rose Moonlight Dragon]]* [[Clear Wing Synchro Dragon]]* [[Scrap Dragon]]* [[Stardust Dragon]]* ;''[[Red Dragon Archfiend]]* [[Leo, the Keeper of the Sacred Tree]]* [[Stardust Warrior]]* [[Shooting Star Dragon]]* [[Red Nova Dragon]]* [[Shooting Quasar Dragon]]|spells =<!Yu-Gi- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Emergency Teleport]]* [[Psychokinesis]]* [[Miracle Synchro Fusion]]* [[Telekinetic Power Well]]* [[Brain Research Lab]]|traps =<Oh! GO RUSH!!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Psychic Overload]]''* [[Psychic TuningRovian Kirishima]]* [[Brain HazardGurumi Purisaki]]|fusion monsters = * [[Ultimate Axon Kicker]]}}

==Icons==These are icons used to represent the Psychic Synchro Fusion===Type in various video games. They all depict either "[[Telekinetic Shocker]]" or "[[Psi-Blocker]]". All have a green background, a common sight in the artworks of generic Psychic monsters.

Now possible due to the release of <gallery>Psychic.png | ''[[Duelist RevolutionYu-Gi-Oh! 5D's World Championship 2009: Stardust Accelerator|World Championship 2009: Stardust Accelerator]]''Duelist RevolutionType-Psychic-YDT1.png | '']], a Psychic deck that focuses on [[Fusion SummonYu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Duel Transer|Fusion SummoningDuel Transer]] is built to bring out the only ''Psychic-Type TF06.png | ''[[Fusion MonsterYu-Gi-Oh! 5D's Tag Force 6|Tag Force 6]], "''Type-Psychic-DAR.png | ''[[Ultimate Axon KickerYu-Gi-Oh! Duel Arena|Duel Arena]]". However, in order to do this, ''Psychic-Type DG.png | ''[[Synchro MonstersYu-Gi-Oh! Duel Generation|Duel Generation]] are needed because "''Type-Psychic-LOD2.png | ''[[Ultimate Axon Kicker]]" requires at least one Yu-Gi-Oh! Legacy of the Duelist: Link Evolution|Legacy of the [[Fusion Material MonstersDuelist: Link Evolution]] to be a ''Type-Psychic-Type MADU.png | ''[[Synchro MonsterYu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel|Master Duel]].''</gallery>

Also new from [[Duelist Revolution|''Duelist Revolution'']] is a new [[Spell Card]] for [[Fusion Summon|Fusion Summoning]] with: "[[Miracle Synchro Fusion]]", which allows the user to [[Fusion Summon]] using [[Fusion Material Monsters]] from their side of the Field or their [[Graveyard]] as long as the [[Fusion Monster]] they're summoning lists a [[Synchro Monster]] as one of the [[Fusion Material Monsters]]. This makes it easy for the deck to [[Fusion Summon]] "[[Ultimate Axon Kicker]]" at almost any time, especially late in a game when the deck has [[Synchro Summon|Synchro Summoned]] multiple times already and one or more of the Psychic-Type [[Synchro Monsters]] are sitting in the [[Graveyard]] just waiting to be fused with. It also allows == In other Fusion Monster with the similar requirement to be utilized in this deck as well.languages =={{DecklistIn other languages|monsters fr_name =* [[Psychic Commander]]* [[Ghost Ogre & Snow Rabbit]]* [[Krebons]]* [[Esper Girl]]* [[Re-Cover]]* [[Serene Psychic Witch]]* [[Doctor Cranium]]* [[Maxx "C"]]* [[Junk Synchron]]* [[Synchro Fusionist]]* [[Armageddon Knight]]* [[Artifact Moralltach]]* [[Artifact Scythe]]* [[Black Luster Soldier - Envoy of the Beginning]]* [[Hyper Psychic Blaster/Assault Mode]]* [[Arcanite Magician/Assault Mode]]Psychique|spells de_name =Psi<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Emergency Teleport]]* [[Psychokinesis]]* [[Miracle Synchro Fusion]]* [[Reinforcement of the Army]]* [[Instant Fusion]]|traps =<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Psychic Overload]]* [[Assault Mode Activate]]* [[Artifact Sanctum]]|fusion monsters = * [[Ultimate Axon Kicker]]* [[Supreme Arcanite Magician]]* [[Dragon Knight Draco-Equiste]]* [[Musician King]]* [[Giltia the D. Knight]]* [[Panzer Dragon]]|synchro monsters = * [[Hyper Psychic Blaster]]* [[Magical Android]]* [[Arcanite Magician]]* [[T.G. Hyper Librarian]]* [[Naturia Beast]]* [[Samsara, Dragon of Rebirth]]* [[Stardust Dragon]]* [[Scrap Dragon]]|xyz monsters = * [[Artifact Durendal]]* [[Constellar Pleiades]]* [[Number 61: Volcasaurus]]* [[Wind-Up Arsenal Zenmaioh]]}} ===Interdimensional Psychic==it_name = There are various Psychic-Type monsters whose effects revolve around banishing each other and gain various effects when either banished or Special Summoned from [[Banished Zone]]. The general goal of this variation of Psychic-types is to use "[[Serene Psychic Witch]]", "[[Silent Psychic Wizard]]" and "[[Hushed Psychic Cleric]]" to banish Tuner monsters such as "[[Esper Girl]]" and "[[Mental Seeker]]" and then Special Summon them. This deck type has the potential to be very threatening as it allows the user to quickly swarm the field with powerful Synchro Monsters, while providing a good defensive base with cards such as "[[Mind Over Matter]]" and potentially banishing vital cards via "[[Mental Seeker]]". A deck built to use these effects will use cards that can quickly put Psychics into the graveyard for "[[Silent Psychic Wizard]]" and "[[Hushed Psychic Cleric]]" to utilize. {{DecklistPsichico|monsters pt_name =* [[Serene Psychic Witch]]* [[Silent Psychic Wizard]]* [[Hushed Psychic Cleric]]* [[Esper Girl]]* [[Mental Seeker]]* [[Re-Cover]]* [[D.D. Telepon]]* [[Overdrive Teleporter]]* [[Space-Time Police]]* [[Time Escaper]]* [[Risebell the Star Adjuster]]Psíquico|spells es_name =<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Future Glow]]* [[Psychic Path]]* [[Foolish Burial]]* [[Emergency Teleport]]* [[Telekinetic Power Well]]* [[Psychokinesis]]Psíquico|traps ja_name =<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Brain Hazard]]* [[Mind Over Matter]]* [[Psychic Tuning]]* [[Psychic Overload]]サイキック|synchro monsters ja_romaji = * [[Hyper Psychic Blaster]]* [[Magical Android]]* [[Psychic Lifetrancer]]* [[Overmind Archfiend]]* [[Thought Ruler Archfiend]]* [[Psychic Nightmare]]* [[T.G. Hyper Librarian]]* [[Armades, Keeper of Boundaries]]* [[Black Rose Dragon]]* [[Clear Wing Synchro Dragon]]* [[Stardust Dragon]]* [[Scrap Dragon]]* [[Crimson Blader]]* [[Naturia Beast]]Saikikku* [[Naturia Barkion]]* [[Leo, the Keeper of the Sacred Tree]]|xyz monsters ko_name = * [[Leviair the Sea Dragon]]사이킥 * [[Wind-Up Arsenal Zenmaioh]]* [[Photon Strike Bounzer]]* [[Constellar Ptolemy M7]]* [[Number 39: Utopia Beyond]]}} ===Grandsoil Psychics=== After the release of [[Return of the Duelist|''Return of the Duelist'']], Psychic Decks can now add a new powerful boss monster to their already potent arsenal, "[[Grandsoil the Elemental Lord]]". Due to most of the Psychic-Type monsters from [[Extreme Victory|''Extreme Victory'']] being EARTH-Attribute and the fact that these cards can control the number of monsters in the Graveyard by banishing them, getting exactly 5 monsters to summon "Grandsoil" becomes very feasible. Grandsoil's 2800 ATK straight from the the hand and his effect that basically acts as a "[[Monster Reborn]]" can quickly give you enough field presence to back your opponent into a corner or even [[OTK]] them. To facilitate the summoning of "[[Grandsoil the Elemental Lord]]", it is recommended to use multiple EARTH monsters in the Deck like "[[Giant Rat]]" to supplement the Psychic-Type Monsters you will already be using. "[[Gigantes]]" can be especially useful as a 1900 ATK beatstick that can be instantly Special Summoned. Not only that, but he can set up the Graveyard to summon "Grandsoil" and even destroy all of your opponents Spell and Trap Cards if he is destroyed by battle. He works great in baiting out pesky traps like "[[Bottomless Trap Hole]]" or dealing with cards like "[[Skill Drain]]" or "[[Necrovalley]]". This type of Deck will typically have a high number of Monster Cards and a very low (if non-existent) number of Trap Cards. Use of "Hand Traps" such as "[[Maxx "C"]]" (which is also Earth-attribute to help summon "Grandsoil'.) and "[[Tragoedia]]" or "[[Swift Scarecrow]]" will help disrupt your opponent and protect you from [[OTK]] moves. {{Decklist|monsters ko_rr =* [[Grandsoil the Elemental Lord]]* [[Redox, Dragon Ruler of Boulders]]* [[Serene Psychic Witch]]* [[Silent Psychic Wizard]]* [[Hushed Psychic Cleric]]* [[Esper Girl]]* [[Psychic Commander]]* [[Psychic Jumper]]* [[Giant Rat]]* [[Neo-Spacian Grand Mole]]* [[Gigantes]]* [[Maxx "C"]]* [[Tragoedia]]* [[Swift Scarecrow]]* [[Crane Crane]]Saikik|spells tc_name =<!-- This is not an exact Decklist. Do not add multiples or staples.-->* [[Miracle Synchro Fusion]]* [[Emergency Teleport]]* [[Psychokinesis]]* [[Mind Control]]* [[Snatch Steal]]超能|traps tc_pinyin =* [[Psychic Overload]]* [[Royal Decree]]Chāonéng |fusion monsters tc_trans = * [[Ultimate Axon Kicker]]Superpowered* [[Naturia Exterio]]|synchro monsters sc_name = * [[Hyper Psychic Blaster]]* [[Magical Android]]* [[Naturia Beast]]* [[Naturia Barkion]]念动力* [[Naturia Landoise]]* [[Psychic Lifetrancer]]* [[T.G. Hyper Librarian]]* [[Stardust Dragon]]* [[Scrap Dragon]]* [[Crimson Blader]]* [[Thought Ruler Archfiend]]* [[Black Rose Dragon]]* [[Clear Wing Synchro Dragon]]* [[Leo, the Keeper of the Sacred Tree]]|xyz monsters sc_pinyin = * [[Leviair the Sea Dragon]]Niàndònglì* [[Meliae of the Trees]]* [[Mechquipped Angineer]]* [[Ghostrick Alucard]]* [[Hieratic Sun Dragon Overlord of Heliopolis]]* [[Divine Dragon Knight Felgrand]]}} ==Counter Strategies== * [[Vanity's Emptiness]]: Blocks Special Summon, also disrupting key cards like "[[Emergency Teleport]]" and "[[Overdrive Teleporter]]" * [[DNA Surgery]]: Most Psychic-Type monsters need to be Psychic-Type monsters for their effects to work. (i.e. "[[Thought Ruler Archfiend]]" protection effect, "[[Magical Android]]" LP restoration effect, "[[Destructotron]]" self-destructs without any other monster within the type). * [[Zombie World]]: Same as "[[DNA Surgery]]", but also prevents the Tribute Summoning of "[[Overdrive Teleporter]]". * [[Necrovalley]]: Negates any card effect that interacts with cards in the Graveyard, also prevents any effect that would banish cards from the Graveyard, such as "[[Psychic Lifetrancer]]", "[[Silent Psychic Wizard]]", "[[Hushed Psychic Cleric]]", along with "[[Miracle Synchro Fusion]]", "[[Grandsoil the Elemental Lord]]" and "[[Redox, Dragon Ruler of Boulders]]". * [[Imperial Iron Wall]]: Stops any banishment attempts, including their key searcher, "[[Serene Psychic Witch]]". ==Trivia==* Psychics were the only type that used to contain no [[Normal Monster]]s, however this changed with the release of ''[[Clash of Rebellions]]'', which introduced "[[Risebell the Summoner]]".**"[[PSY-Frame Driver]]" is the first Normal Psychic-Type monster that is not a Pendulum Monster.* Most universal Psychic-Type monster features is usually composed of either mutants, energy burst in electricity form, advanced technologies, etc. However, despite being Psychic-based archetype, "[[Gusto]]" and "[[Ritual Beast]]" archetype features none of those characteristics (except the green color scheme associated to most Psychics).** However, the two aforementioned archetype's background revolves towards "communicating with nature/spirits", which associated to more "primal" aspect of Psychics, instead of more "futuristic" aspect featured in most non-archetypal Psychic cards.* Most of the early Psychics are [[EARTH]] Attribute. From ''[[Generation Force]]'' onwards, especially after the release of ''[[Lord of the Tachyon Galaxy]]'', they're leaning towards [[WIND]] Attribute instead. ''[[The Dark Illusion]]'' is the [[Booster Pack|booster pack]] that has introduced [[FIRE]]-Attribute Psychic-Type monsters, the "[[Metalfoes]]" archetype.* "[[Ritual Beast Tamer Zeframpilica]]" and "[[Ritual Beast Tamer Zefrawendi]]" were the first Psychic-Type Pendulum Monsters.

==ExampleSee also ==* [[File:PsychicEmperorList of Psychic-ANPR-EN-RType monsters]]* [[List of Psychic-UE.png|center|360pxType support cards]]

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