Mirror Coat

Psychic

Mirror Coat is a Charged Attack of type Psychic in Pokémon GO. In Gym and Raid battles, it deals 60 damage and it costs 50 energy. In GO Battle League, Mirror Coat deals 75 damage and costs 45 energy. Explore its damage and energy stats in battles, its effectiveness against various Pokémon types, and see which Pokémon wield it best.

Mirror Coat effectiveness against other Pokémon types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugGhostSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy
Psychic×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×0.6×1.0×1.0×1.0×1.0×0.6×1.0×1.0×0.4×1.0

Mirror Coat Adventure Effects

Mirror Coat has no Adventure Effects.

Mirror Coat in Gym and Raid Battles

Gym and Raid Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypePsychic
Power60
Energy50
Animation Duration2.5s
Damage Window2.2s - 2.4s
DPS24 Damage per second
DPE1.2 Damage per Energy

Similar moves in Gym and Raid Battles

PsychicPsybeam65503.0s21.67
PsychicHeart Stamp40332.0s20
PsychicPsyshock60332.5s24
PsychicPsychic95503.0s31.67
PsychicPsystrike95502.5s38
PsychicFuture Sight1151002.5s46
PsychicMirror Coat60502.5s24
PsychicPsycho Boost130334.0s32.5
PsychicSynchronoise80502.5s32
PsychicPsychic Fangs25331.0s25

Mirror Coat in Trainer Battles

Trainer Battles Stats

CategoryCharged Attack
TypePsychic
Power75
Energy45
DPE1.67 Damage per Energy
TagsGeneral

Special effects

Mirror Coat has no special effects.

Similar moves in Trainer Battles

PsychicPsybeamHigh Energy1.177060
PsychicHeart StampSpam / Bait14040
PsychicPsyshockSpam / Bait1.757040
PsychicPsychicHigh EnergyDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
1.367555
PsychicPsystrikeGeneral29045
PsychicFuture SightNuke1.6911065
PsychicMirror CoatGeneral1.677545
PsychicPsycho BoostSpam / BaitSelf-Debuff
Special effectsSpecial

Psycho Boost has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Decrease User's Attack by 33.3%
2.438535
PsychicSynchronoiseGeneral1.68050
PsychicPsychic FangsSpam / BaitDebuff
Special effectsSpecial

Psychic Fangs has a 100.0% chance to:

  • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
1.144035

Strongest Pokémon with Mirror Coat

1.Shadow Grumpig (Shadow)Shadow GrumpigPsychicExtrasensoryPsychicMirror Coat7.829.15132.161,879s109
2.Shadow Girafarig (Shadow)Shadow GirafarigPsychicConfusionPsychicMirror Coat7.459.3889.191,985s162
3.AvaluggAvaluggDarkBitePsychicMirror Coat7.448.31173.031,966s83
4.GrumpigGrumpigPsychicExtrasensoryPsychicMirror Coat6.87.76134.452,157s107
5.GirafarigGirafarigPsychicConfusionPsychicMirror Coat6.668.192.422,214s156
6.Shadow Araquanid (Shadow)Shadow AraquanidBugBug BitePsychicMirror Coat5.626.5895.222,615s151
7.AraquanidAraquanidBugBug BitePsychicMirror Coat4.935.6297.72,977s148
8.Shadow Spoink (Shadow)Shadow SpoinkPsychicZen HeadbuttPsychicMirror Coat4.636.0648.843,203s296
9.SpoinkSpoinkPsychicZen HeadbuttPsychicMirror Coat4.285.37523,457s278
10.BergmiteBergmiteDarkBitePsychicMirror Coat3.875.1139.323,842s368

Best Great League Pokémon with Mirror Coat

Great League

Best Ultra League Pokémon with Mirror Coat

Ultra League
559.AraquanidAraquanid70.6BugInfestationWaterWater PulsePsychicMirror Coat
562.Shadow Araquanid (Shadow)Shadow Araquanid70.5BugInfestationWaterWater PulsePsychicMirror Coat

Best Master League Pokémon with Mirror Coat

Master League

No Pokémon in our current Master League rankings have Mirror Coat in their recommended moveset.

All Pokémon that can learn Mirror Coat

202WobbuffetWobbuffetPsychicMirror CoatReleasedStandard learnset
202Shadow Wobbuffet (Shadow)Shadow WobbuffetPsychicMirror CoatReleasedStandard learnset
203GirafarigGirafarigPsychicMirror CoatReleasedStandard learnset
203Shadow Girafarig (Shadow)Shadow GirafarigPsychicMirror CoatReleasedStandard learnset
325SpoinkSpoinkPsychicMirror CoatReleasedStandard learnset
325Shadow Spoink (Shadow)Shadow SpoinkPsychicMirror CoatReleasedStandard learnset
326GrumpigGrumpigPsychicMirror CoatReleasedStandard learnset
326Shadow Grumpig (Shadow)Shadow GrumpigPsychicMirror CoatReleasedStandard learnset
345LileepLileepPsychicMirror CoatReleasedStandard learnset
345Shadow Lileep (Shadow)Shadow LileepPsychicMirror CoatReleasedStandard learnset

Mirror Coat FAQ

How does Mirror Coat compare with other moves of the same type?

In raids, Mirror Coat has lower move-only DPS compared with Luster Purge: 24 versus 66.67. This compares damage during the attack animation, not a Pokémon’s complete moveset.

In Trainer Battles, Mirror Coat deals less damage per energy compared with Psycho Boost (1.67 versus 2.43 DPE), and costs more energy (45 versus 35). Higher DPE uses energy more efficiently; a lower cost lets you reach the attack sooner.

Alternatives have the same type and attack category and at least one released Pokémon that learns them. The raid comparison uses the alternative with the highest move-only DPS; the PvP comparison uses the highest DPT for Fast Attacks or DPE for Charged Attacks. Stats alone do not account for buffs, debuffs, typing, or the other moves a Pokémon can learn.

How are the best PvP users selected?

These tables show Pokémon whose recommended moveset in our imported PvPoke rankings includes this move as the Fast Attack or either Charged Attack. The rank is their position in the full league ranking, not just among users of this move. Both recommended Charged Attacks are shown. Being able to learn the move does not automatically make a Pokémon a recommended user.

How are the strongest Pokémon with Mirror Coat ranked?

Pokémon are ranked by eDPS (effective DPS), which accounts for damage, survivability, and time lost when rejoining. The default ranking uses Level 40 attackers and average raid boss weaknesses. Every moveset includes this attack. TTW estimates the time to win, and faints estimates how many attackers faint during the battle. Changing the settings can change the order.

How are tiers assigned?

Tiers group attackers by similar scores, emphasizing differences near the top. We use eight groups, labelled SS, S, A, B, C, D, E and F, when there are enough distinct scores; otherwise, fewer tiers are used. Group sizes are determined by the scores, not fixed rank cutoffs. Tiers update with the simulation settings and stay the same when you sort or change pages.

How do opponent choice and rejoin time affect the rankings?

Scores attackers against the configured T4+ raid boss pool, including Mega, Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Outgoing damage reflects how effective each move type is against the bosses; incoming damage reflects the attacker’s resistances to their moves. Per-type rankings use bosses weak to that type. Types without super-effective matchups use the full pool. Unavailable Pokémon are excluded from the boss pool.

The dummy boss uses neutral effectiveness (1.0×) for every move, with incoming damage based on Defense alone. This can favor attackers whose moves the raid pool resists, or whose weaknesses make them take more damage in raids. The dummy has a fixed 25,000 HP, regardless of raid tier.

Time to return after a team of six faints. Applies to eDPS and estimated battle time.

How do Mega and Primal Pokémon boost Mirror Coat?

The Pokémon in the Mega and Primal section above boost other Trainers’ Mirror Coat damage by 30% (1.3×) in Raid Battles. The boost follows the attack’s type, not the attacking Pokémon’s type.

Standard Mega Pokémon must be on the battlefield. Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza provide their boost while in the current battle party, including after fainting. Multiple Mega or Primal boosts do not stack; the strongest applicable boost is used.

Explore all Mega and Primal type boosts

Does the ranking include Mega and Primal boosts to teammates?

No. The Mega Level setting adjusts the attacker’s own bonuses. Damage boosts provided to teammates are not included in this ranking.

What does the complete learnset list include?

It includes all Pokémon and forms that have access to Mirror Coat, whether they have been released in Pokémon GO or not.

What do legacy and exclusive moves mean?

Legacy moves were once available to a Pokémon but can no longer be learned through standard methods, such as a regular TM. Legacy and exclusive moves may require an event, an Elite TM, or another special method to obtain. Some legacy moves cannot be taught with an Elite TM.