Everyone has their preferred type, but out of the 95 psychic Pokémon to choose from, finding the perfect one can be almost impossible. Therefore, players should just let their Chinese zodiac choose for them.

Psychic Pokémon can easily be some of the deadliest companions to put in your party. However, with so many to choose from, it can be extremely hard to find the one that perfectly matches a trainer. Most can certainly win battles, but each Pokémon has their own personalities and styles, just like the Chinese zodiac.

The Chinese zodiac tells much more about someone than just the year they were born. It explores their personality, goals, and how they go about achieving these goals. It can also predict what psychic-type Pokémon would be a perfect match for a player.

12 Year Of The Rat: Espeon

Those born in 1996 share the year of the rat with the birth of Pokémon itself. Therefore, this one had to be a classic. However, it is for more reasons than just the age that makes Espeon so perfect for this generation of people.

Just like Espeon, those born in the year of the rat are hard workers and are mostly smart and successful. Both pride themselves on doing the best they can at everything they do, which is what makes Espeon such a wonderful companion.

11 Year Of The Ox: Slowbro

As it is expected when something is compared to an ox, both can be particularly stubborn. However, those born in the year of the ox and Slowbro are undeniably calm and impressively loyal through thick and thin.

Slowbro is a perfect match for this zodiac since it can still pack a punch in battle, but remain loyal and calm throughout. It also makes for a wonderful companion who refuses to give up, just like those born in the year of the ox.

10 Year Of The Tiger: Mewtwo

Those born in the year of the tiger are by no means as evil as Mewtwo. However, they are equally as passionate and impulsive, using their passion to drive them towards their goals, no matter what or who stands in their way.

During Pokémon: The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back(1998), Mewtwo is a passionate and often hot-headed Pokémon who lets nothing stand in the way of his goals. This is directly parallel to those born in the year of the tiger and it’s what makes this pairing so perfect.

9 Year Of The Rabbit: Drowzee

When thinking of rabbits, one thinks of how quick and agile they are, however, those born in the year of the rabbit are far from the typical rabbit. Although kind and undeniably wise, a personality trait that comes with this zodiac is docile and rather moody.

This is exactly the same as Drowzee, whose name bears a striking resemblance to the docile feeling of being drowsy. Both are kind beyond belief, but it is undeniable that the docile trait makes this match ideal.

8 Year Of The Dragon: Latios

As a dragon type, Latios is already ideal for those born in the year of the dragon. However, it isn’t just the type that suggests this match is perfect.

It makes sense that those born in the year of the dragon would be rather confident or sometimes arrogant, after all, being labeled under dragon is pretty cool. However, just like this legendary Pokémon, that confidence is dueling with arrogance and a rather fiery temper. Which is what makes this dragon/psychic-type Pokémon a perfect match.

7 Year Of The Snake: Hypno

Snakes are often seen as being sly and manipulative, using their hypnotic senses to draw targets in, just like Jungle Book. However, there is more to this pairing than just this manipulative trait.

Both are particularly insightful and are subtle about the things they enjoy, dislike, or wish to achieve. They will do everything they can to succeed, even if it is at the loss of others.

6 Year Of The Horse: Girafarig

It goes without saying that this Pokémon is a perfect match for this year because of the fact that it looks like a horse. However, this isn’t the only reason.

Both Girafarig and those born in the year of the horse are particularly independent and enduring, but they can often get rather anxious and depend on others to lift them up. With the help of Girafarig to win those battles that a player might be anxious about, both of them will remain their cheerful and enduring selves.

5 Year Of The Goat: Celebi

Those born in the year of the goat are typically quite sociable and popular. So it would only make sense that one of the most popular psychic-type Pokémon like Celebi would be a perfect match.

Both are notably rather ungrateful at times although they prevail this by being kind, caring, and sociable. All things that make them popular. These similarities make this paring ideal.

4 Year Of The Monkey: Abra

Just like a monkey, Abra is notoriously cheeky. It is extremely frustrating to catch but that only solidifies how perfect this Pokémon is for those born in the year of the monkey.

Both are pretty resourceful and versatile, being able to adapt easily to sticky situations. However, they can be rather sly and deceptive if it comes to trying to hold them down, especially if you try to catch Abra.

3 Year Of The Rooster: Azelf

While this Pokémon is not the most well known, it is still beautiful and pretty powerful. Interestingly, this legendary Pokémon is labeled as a willpower Pokémon and is known as a member of the lake guardians in the Sinnoh Region. It is the bringer of willpower.

Willpower is something that those born in the year of the rooster have and need to get through their lives. Being such perfectionists, they thrive on order and need the willpower to do so. However, if this order isn’t achieved or is destroyed, just like Azelf, they can and will destroy anything in their path.

2 Year Of The Dog: Wobbuffet

Wobbuffet is a lot like a dog in the way it acts; it is loyal, excitable, and extremely cute. All of these traits are things that those born in the year of the dog have in common.

Wobbuffet is a fan favorite and will be loyal and fierce when someone needs it to be, often being rather stubborn and persistent to win the battles it is placed in. These two are so similar in their personalities and traits that it’s impossible to not love this paring.

1 Year Of The Pig: Grumpig

This one was a clear choice. After all, Grumpig is literally a pig. However, it isn’t just the species that make this a good choice.

Just like those born in the year of the pig, Grumpig is sincere and kind, it will do everything it can to help and make sure people are happy. However, due to how kind the sign and the Pokémon are, they can sometimes be perceived as gullible or naive, so make sure to keep an eye out for people taking advantage of that wonderful kindness.

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