| Type | Psychic |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Power | 140 |
| Accuracy | 90 |
| PP | 5 (max. 8) |
| Introduced | Generation III |
Targets a single adjacent Pokemon.
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.
| Ruby/Sapphire 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 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 | The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
These pokemon learn Psycho Boost 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.