Confusion (move)
Move data
| Type | Psychic |
|---|---|
| Category |  Special |
| Power | 50 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 25 (max. 40) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Effects
Confusion deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target.
Pokémon with the ability Own Tempo or those behind a Substitute cannot be confused.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Psychium Z and uses its Z-Power, Confusion turns into Shattered Psyche and has base power 100.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Confusion |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ねんりき (Nenriki) |
| German | Konfusion |
| French | Choc Mental |
| Italian | Confusione |
| Spanish | Confusión |
Game descriptions
| Gold/Silver Crystal | An attack that may cause confusion. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald | A psychic attack that may cause confusion. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A weak telekinetic attack that may also leave the foe confused. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver | The foe is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the foe confused. |
| Black/White Black 2/White 2 | The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. It may also leave the target confused. |
| X/Y O.Ruby/A.Sapphire | The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target. |
| Sun/Moon Ultra Sun/Ultra Moon L.G. Pikachu/L.G. Eevee | The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target. |
| Sword/Shield | The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Confusion at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Sword & Shield and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Butterfree
#012 / Bug · Flying
Level 8
#012 / Bug · Flying
Level 8
Gothitelle
#576 / Psychic
Level 1
#576 / Psychic
Level 1
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Confusion as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.