Confusion (move)
Move data
| Type | Psychic |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Power | 50 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 25 (max. 40) |
| 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 | 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 Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
Butterfree
#012 / Bug · Flying
Level 1
#012 / Bug · Flying
Level 1
Butterfree
#012 / Bug · Flying
Level 11
#012 / Bug · Flying
Level 11
Gothitelle
#576 / Psychic
Level 1
#576 / Psychic
Level 1
Gothitelle
#576 / Psychic
Level 3
#576 / Psychic
Level 3
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Confusion as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
Learnt in previous generations only
These Pokémon can only learn Confusion in previous games; check the respective Pokédex pages for full details.