In-game effect
“An item to be held by a Pokémon. If the terrain becomes Psychic Terrain, the holder will use this seed to boost its own Sp. Def stat.”
Best for
Damage, survivability, or speed control
When it fires
Equipped before the match
A held item that converts Psychic Terrain into a defensive advantage for its holder.Hold Item#0038
Psychic Seed
Psychic Seed is a held item in Pokemon Champions that raises the holder's Sp. Def when the field becomes Psychic Terrain. The trigger ties it directly to terrain play, suiting teams that reliably set Psychic Terrain. It costs 700 VP at the shop with no extra unlock requirements, so price is the only barrier. Compare its trigger and stat impact against other held items before committing a slot.
Shop purchase700 VPShop 700 VP
Psychic Seed in Pokemon Champions: Terrain-Triggered Sp. Def Boost and How to Get It
A held item that triggers a one-time Special Defense raise the moment Psychic Terrain activates in battle.Hold Item effect
Psychic Seed Effect: Sp. Def Boost on Psychic Terrain
Psychic Seed is a held item whose effect activates only when Psychic Terrain appears: the holder consumes the seed for a Sp. Def boost. That narrow trigger shapes its identity—terrain-dependent, one-time, and defensive—so the terrain condition, not the stat itself, is what to evaluate first.
Psychic Seedheld itemSp. Def boostPsychic Terrainconditional effectitem evaluation
Profile
Battle equipment
A quick read on what this hold itemdoes, when it fires, and whether it's consumed.
Hold ItemConsumableNo
Battle phaseIn-battle
Psychic Seed is sold at a shop for 700 VP, making its acquisition route a known quantity when planning which Pokemon carries it.Shop purchase
How Psychic Seed Is Acquired: Shop Source and Availability Context
Psychic Seed enters a player's inventory through a single documented route: a shop purchase at 700 VP, with no separate unlock requirement attached. That sourcing detail matters for planning, since the VP cost frames how quickly the item can be obtained and whether it competes with other shop purchases. Reading the acquisition route alongside its terrain-triggered effect clarifies what fielding Psychic Seed takes, not just what it does.
acquisition routeshop itemVP costunlock contextinventory planning
Source
Shop purchase
Purchased from an in-game shop using Champion currency.
Shop price700 VP
Location
Recorded location
Shop 700 VP
AvailabilityBuyable in shop
Unlock
No unlock gate
This item is available without progression gates once you reach the right source.
GateOpen
Compare Psychic Seed against terrain-seed alternatives and other held items that overlap in role before settling on a loadout.Hold Item6 suggestions
Psychic Seed: Similar Items and Comparison Paths
Psychic Seed occupies a narrow role: it boosts Sp. Def once Psychic Terrain is set. Nearby comparisons help clarify when that trigger is worth a held-item slot. Examining other terrain seeds and role-adjacent defensive items shows where effect overlap ends and where Psychic Seed's terrain condition makes it distinct rather than interchangeable.
Item ComparisonTerrain SeedsHeld ItemsSp. Def BoostRelated ToolsEvaluation Utility
Hold Item
Air Balloon
Held item · Bursts on hit · 1000 VP
Air Balloon gives a Pokemon Champions holder a floating state that lasts until the first attack connects, at which point the balloon bursts. The entry covers the official effect text, the burst condition, and the shop route at 1000 VP with no unlock requirement.
Shop purchase1,000 VP
air-balloonAir Balloon item entry: effect and shop cost
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Big Root
Essential data for healing-focused item builds.
Big Root functions as a core utility item that boosts health restoration percentages from moves designed to siphon HP from opponents. Evaluating its specific healing modifier helps trainers determine optimal pairings for sustain-focused strategies. Find this item available for purchase at the primary shop for a cost of 700 VP.
Shop purchase700 VP
big-rootView Big Root Item Details
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Black Belt
Essential hold item data for combat optimization
The Black Belt acts as a critical force multiplier for any Pokemon utilizing Fighting-type techniques. This item overview provides the necessary mechanical context for current players, detailing the power increase granted to the holder and the specific shop currency required to obtain it effectively for competitive encounters.
Shop purchase700 VP
black-beltView Black Belt Item Details
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Black Glasses
Essential held item mechanics for Dark-type users
Black Glasses provide a specific power increase to all Dark-type moves performed by a holder in battle. Acquiring these items requires 700 VP at the shop, offering a reliable path to enhancing team offensive output. Evaluating these stats allows for precise planning regarding competitive held item distribution.
Shop purchase700 VP
black-glassesView Black Glasses Stats
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Binding Band
Hold item · 700 VP shop purchase
Binding Band boosts the power of binding moves used by the Pokemon holding it, which matters whenever a moveset leans on multi-turn binding damage. The item detail covers its effect wording, hold-item category, and acquisition route: a 700 VP purchase from the shop. A practical reference for held-item planning, especially when weighing the VP cost against competing shop items.
Shop purchase700 VP
binding-bandBinding Band held-item effect and acquisition
Hold Item
Bright Powder
Tactical held item analysis for team optimization
Bright Powder provides a defensive advantage by obscuring the accuracy of opposing attacks. Investigating the availability and mechanical implementation of this item assists players in building durable battle teams early in the game experience. Assess the impact of accuracy reduction on sustained combat performance.
Starting inventory
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Compare Psychic Seed Against Other Held Items for Your Sets
Terrain synergy decides whether Psychic Seed earns a held-item slot. After reviewing its Sp. Def trigger and 700 VP shop cost, browse related held items and terrain interactions in Pokemon Champions to check whether another seed or defensive option fits your team's plan better.
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