Psycho Boost (move)
- Contents
- Flavor text
- Learnt by level up
Move data
| Type | Psychic |
|---|---|
| Category |  Special |
| Power | 140 |
| Accuracy | 90 |
| PP | 5 (max. 8) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 3 |
Effects
Psycho Boost deals damage but lowers the user's Special Attack by two stages after attacking.
Stats can be lowered to a minimum of -6 stages each.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Psychium Z and uses its Z-Power, Psycho Boost turns into Shattered Psyche and has base power 200.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Psycho Boost |
|---|---|
| Japanese | サイコブースト (Psycho Boost) |
| German | Psyschub |
| French | Psycho Boost |
| Italian | Psicoslancio |
| Spanish | Psicoataque |
| Korean | 사이코부스트 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 精神突进 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 精神突進 |
Game descriptions
| Ruby/Sapphire | 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. |
| Emerald | Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Black/White 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 O.Ruby/A.Sapphire |
The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon |
The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sword/Shield B.Diamond/S.Pearl |
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. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Psycho Boost at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
