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Psycho Boost

psychic type
Special

Move Details

Power
140
Accuracy
90%
PP
5
Priority
0
Critical hit chance
1/24
Effect chance
100%
  • Blocked by Detect and Protect
  • Copied by Mirror Move

Effect

Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.

Inflicts regular damage, then lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages.

Target
Selected Pokemon
Introduced
Generation Iii

Stat Changes

  • Special Attack: -2

In-Game Descriptions

17 entries

Ruby Sapphire

Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.

Emerald

Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.

Firered Leafgreen

An intense attack that also sharply reduces the user’s SP. ATK stat.

Diamond Pearl

The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Platinum

The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Heartgold Soulsilver

The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Black White

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Black 2 White 2

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

X Y

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Sun Moon

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Ultra Sun Ultra Moon

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Lets Go Pikachu Lets Go Eevee

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Sword Shield

This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.

Legends Arceus

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

Scarlet Violet

This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

The Indigo Disk

The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.

Pokémon That Learn Psycho Boost

5 Pokémon are represented across all recorded games.

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