Psycho Boost
Psychic
Effect Summary
Deals damage but then lowers the user's
Special Attack
by two stages.
by two stages.Detailed Effect
Psycho Boost deals damage and raises the user's
Special Attack
by two stages.
Stats
can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
by two stages.Stats
can be raised to a maximum of +6 stages each.
- In Gen 8 this move is not selectable in battle.
- In this move was not selectable in battle (fixed in version 3.0.0).
Description
E
RS
Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.
FRLG
An intense attack that also sharply reduces the user’s SP. ATK stat.
DP
HGSS
PL
The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
B2W2
BW
The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
ORAS
XY
LGPLGE
SM
USUM
The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
SWSH
This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
Additional Information
Move Target
Normalmeans that the Pokémon can not be selected.means that the Pokémon can be selected.means that the Pokémon will be selected.
Effect Type
Damage
Deals damage.
Stat Drawback
The user receives a stat decrease in return.
Interactions
Blocked by Detect and Protect
Copied by Mirror Move
A Pokémon targeted by this move can use Mirror Move to copy it.
Other Languages
Level Up
Contest Information
Contest
Contest Condition | Smart |
|---|---|
Color | Green |
Flavor | Bitter |
Contest Effect
Effect | If the user is jammed this turn after using this move, it will receive twice as many jam points. |
|---|---|
Description | After this move, the user is more easily startled. |
Jam | - |
Appeal | ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ |
Super Contest Effect
Description | Earn +3 if the Pokémon that just went hit max Voltage. |
|---|---|
Appeal | ❤️❤️ |