Psystrike + Iron Barbs/Rocky Helmet?

Question

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

Comments

good question!

Answer 1

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

Comments

Do you have a source?

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He's right though.

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OK. Although you would think... PsySTRIKE

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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"