Kinesis (move)

Move data

Type Psychic
Category Status
Power -
Accuracy 80
PP 15  (max. 24)
Introduced Generation I

Move target

Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally

Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.

Effects

Kinesis lowers the target's Accuracy by one stage.

Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each. Pokemon with the abilities Keen Eye, Clear Body or White Smoke cannot have their accuracy reduced.



Game descriptions

Gold/Silver
Crystal
Reduces the foe’s accuracy.
Ruby/Sapphire
Emerald
Distracts the foe. May lower accuracy.
FireRed/LeafGreen The user distracts the foe by bending a spoon. It may lower accuracy.
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
HeartGold/SoulSilver
The user distracts the foe by bending a spoon. It may lower the target’s accuracy.
Black/White The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. It lowers the target’s accuracy.

Learnt by level up

These pokemon learn Kinesis at the level specified. The level numbers given are for Pokemon Black & White and may vary in other games; check the pokemon's dex page for details.

Kadabra
#064 / Psychic
Level 1
Alakazam
#065 / Psychic
Level 1