Psycho Boost (Pokémon Move)
Psycho Boost Effect
Effect
The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
In-Depth Effect
Inflicts regular damage, then lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages.
Psycho Boost Move Data
| Type | Psychic |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Introduced in | Generation 3 |
| Power Points (PP) | 5 |
| Base Power | 140 |
| Accuracy | 90 |
| Chance | 100% |
| Speed Priority | 0 |
| Target | Selected Pokémon One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer. |
Game Descriptions
| 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. |
| 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. |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's 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. |
Pokémon that Learn Psycho Boost by Leveling Up
No. | Img. | Name | Type | Egg Group | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #514 |  | Deoxys Normal | Psychic | No Eggs Discovered | 67 |
| #515 |  | Deoxys Attack | Psychic | No Eggs Discovered | 67 |
| #516 |  | Deoxys Defense | Psychic | No Eggs Discovered | 67 |
| #517 |  | Deoxys Speed | Psychic | No Eggs Discovered | 67 |
Available
| Red Blue | No |
| Yellow | No |
| Ruby Sapphire | Yes |
| Emerald | Yes |
| FireRed LeafGreen | Yes |
| Diamond Pearl | Yes |
| Platinum | Yes |
| HeartGold SoulSilver | Yes |
| Black White | Yes |
| Black 2 White 2 | Yes |
| X Y | Yes |
| Sun Moon | Yes |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Yes |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee | Yes |
| Sword Shield | Yes |