Psystrike + Iron Barbs/Rocky Helmet?

So, if a Mewtwo used Psystrike on a Ferrothorn, would it take Iron Barbs recoil?

asked Aug 21, 2012 by XtremeKiller

good question!

commented Aug 21, 2012 by Steelix

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no, because it is a special attack, it just affects the defence stat. It never makes contact.

answered Aug 21, 2012 by amethyst3552
selected Aug 21, 2012 by XtremeKiller

Do you have a source?

commented Aug 21, 2012 by JirachiCelebiMew

He's right though.

commented Aug 21, 2012 by Mewderator

OK. Although you would think... PsySTRIKE

commented Aug 21, 2012 by XtremeKiller

I'm i girl btw ^^
and yes, i have a source. http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Psystrike
here, to the right under the picture, it says "does not make contact"

commented Aug 21, 2012 by amethyst3552