"Psyspam" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: psyspam [alternative]
Etymology: Blend of psychic + spam. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|psychic|spam}} Blend of psychic + spam Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} Psyspam (uncountable)
  1. (Pokémon fandom slang) A strategy in competitive Pokémon in which the player uses multiple powerful Psychic type Pokémon and moves, especially while the Psychic Terrain field effect is active, which increases damaging power. Tags: uncountable
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