Psych Up
Effect Summary
Copies the target's stat stages.
Detailed Effect
Psych Up resets the user's
stat
modifiers and copies the target's stats onto itself.
The stolen stat modifiers are:
can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each or lowered to a minimum of -6 stages.
Psych Up ignores protection effects such as Protect and Detect and bypasses accuracy
and
evasion
checks to always hit except when the target is in the semi-invulnerable turn of moves such as Dig or Fly.

The stolen stat modifiers are:
-
Attack
-
Defense
-
Special Attack
-
Special Defense
-
Speed
-
Accuracy
-
Evasion
-
Critical Strike Chance

Psych Up ignores protection effects such as Protect and Detect and bypasses accuracy


- In Gen 2 Psych Up fails if the target has no raised or lowered stat modifiers.
- In Gen 3 Psych Up can be stolen by Snatch.
- In Gen 2-5 Psych Up does not copy the target's
critical strike chance
Description
C
GS
Copies the foe's stat changes.
E
RS
Copies the foe’s effect(s) and gives to the user.
FRLG
DP
HGSS
PL
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the foe.
B2W2
BW
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
SWSH
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Additional Information
Move Target
means that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Unique Effect
Unique effect, shared by very few or no other moves.
Interactions
Ignores Substitute
This move ignores the target's Substitute.
Other Languages
Level Up
Egg Breeding
Machine
Tutor
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Smart |
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Color | Green |
Flavor | Bitter |
Contest Effect
Effect | If the last Pokémon's appeal is the same type as this move, user earns six points instead of two. |
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Description | Works well if it's the same type as the one before. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn double the score in the next turn. |
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Appeal | - |