Psychic (move)

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サイコキネシスPsychokinesis
Type Psychic
Category Special
PP 10(max. 16)
Power 90
Accuracy 100%
Priority 0
Range
OpponentOpponentOpponent
SelfAllyAlly
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced Generation I
Condition Smart
Appeal 1
Jam 3♥♥♥
Badly startles those that have made appeals.
Condition Smart
Appeal 2♥♥
Earn +2 if the Pokémon performs first in the turn.
Condition Clever
Appeal 4♥♥♥♥
Jamming 0 
Quite an appealing move.

Psychic (Japanese:サイコキネシスPsychokinesis) is a damage-dealingPsychic-typemove introduced inGeneration I.

It is:

It can be upgraded to the specialZ-MoveGenesis Supernova byMew holdingMewnium Z.

Contents

Effect

Generation I

Psychic does damage and has a 33.2% chance of lowering the target'sSpecial by one stage.

When used by an in-game opponent, there is an additional chance of 25% for the effect to fail (resulting in an effective chance of 24.9%).

Generation II

Psychic now has a 10% chance of lowering the target'sSpecial Defense by one stage.

When used by an in-game opponent, there is still an additional chance of 25% for the effect to fail (resulting in an effective chance of 7.5%). This does not apply whenLock-On orMind Reader are in effect, nor in theBattle Tower.

Generation III onwards

Psychic's effect no longer has an additional chance to fail when used by an in-game opponent.

Psychic can be used as the first move of aPokémon Contest combination, causingConfusion,Future Sight,Kinesis, andTeleport to score double the normal appeal if used in the next turn. It can also be used to finish a combination, with the user gaining 1 bonus appeal point ifCalm Mind,Confusion, orKinesis was used in the previous turn.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Category Special
PP 10
AgileStrong
Power 80 60 100
Accuracy 100% 100% 100%
Action speed modifier
Self 0 0 +5
Target 0 +3 0
Additional effect
Turns 3 2 4
  ? ?
  ? ?
Lowers the target's defensive stats

Generation IX

Pokémon Legends: Z-A

Category Special
Accuracy 100%
StandardPlus Move
Power 90 108
Cooldown 8s
Move wind-up time 20 frames
Effect duration —s
Additional effect
Chance 10%
Duration 15s 18s
 —
May lower the target's Special Defense.

Description

GamesDescription
StadAPsychic-type attack. Has a one-in-three chance of lowering the target'sSpecial rating.
Stad2APsychic-type attack. Has a one-in-ten chance of lowering the target'sSpcl.Def rating.
GSCAn attack that may lowerSpcl.Def.
RSEColoXDA powerful psychic attack that may lowerSp. Def.
FRLGA strong telekinetic attack. It may also lower the foe'sSp. Def stat.
DPPtHGSSPBRThe foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the foe's Sp. Def stat.
BWB2W2The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target's Sp.Def stat.
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSP
The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.
LAThe target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s defensive stats.
SVThe target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
ZAThe user attacks by directing a strong telekinetic force toward targets. This may also lower targets' Sp. Def stats.


Learnset

Byleveling up

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsLevel
IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
0026Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form

FieldFairy1,Evo.1,Evo.1,Evo.Evo.Evo.
0035ClefairyFairyFairy29
0036ClefableFairyFairy29
0048Venonat
BugBug43414147474747324747
0049Venomoth
BugBug50525255555555375555
0064KadabraHuman-LikeHuman-Like383836404646XY
38ORAS
384535354335
0065AlakazamHuman-LikeHuman-Like383836404646XY
38ORAS
384535354335
0077Ponyta
Ponyta
Galarian Form
FieldField50
0078Rapidash
Rapidash
Galarian Form

FieldField56
0079Slowpoke
MonsterWater 1484848RSE
40FRLG
484545454236363642
0079Slowpoke
Slowpoke
Galarian Form
MonsterWater 1363642
0080Slowbro
MonsterWater 1555454RSE
44FRLG
544949494936363642
0080Slowbro
Slowbro
Galarian Form

MonsterWater 1363642
0096DrowzeeHuman-LikeHuman-Like324040RSE
31FRLG
40494949314937
0097HypnoHuman-LikeHuman-Like374949RSE
35FRLG
50494949364942
0102Exeggcute
GrassGrass4747BW
0120StaryuWater 3Water 342ORAS4236404040
0121Starmie
Water 3Water 31140
0122Mr. Mime
Human-LikeHuman-Like45RSE
43FRLG
393939394648483448
0122Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime
Galarian Form

Human-LikeHuman-Like4848
0124Jynx
Human-LikeHuman-Like403434
0150MewtwoNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered1, 666666716457576648484848
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered4040403030303077100100100
0167Spinarak
BugBug535340404040403630
0168Ariados
BugBug636346464646464130
0173CleffaNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered29
0177Natu
FlyingFlying5050475050XY
33ORAS
333535
0178Xatu
FlyingFlying6565596666XY
35ORAS
354141
0196EspeonFieldField47476464BW
37B2W2
37374040254040
0199Slowking
MonsterWater 14848RSE
40FRLG
4845454536363642
0199Slowking
Slowking
Galarian Form

MonsterWater 1363642
0203Girafarig
FieldField373737XY
50ORAS
505050
0238Smoochum
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered3745353838383232
0280Ralts
Human-LikeAmorphous26283232XY
27ORAS
273030343038
0281Kirlia
Human-LikeAmorphous26313636XY
30ORAS
303838343838
0282Gardevoir
Human-LikeAmorphous26334040XY
31ORAS
314242344238
0325SpoinkFieldField344146BW
44B2W2
4444444444
0326GrumpigFieldField374755BW
52B2W2
5252525244
0337Lunatone
MineralMineral374545BW
33B2W2
33XY
29ORAS
293030
0338Solrock
MineralMineral33B2W233XY
29ORAS
293030
0355DuskullAmorphousAmorphous34
0356DusclopsAmorphousAmorphous34
0358ChimechoAmorphousAmorphous465234
0368GorebyssWater 1Water 136424242XY
34ORAS
3434
0375Metang
MineralMineral383636BW
41B2W2
41XY
38ORAS
3834343442
0376Metagross
MineralMineral383636BW
41B2W2
41XY
38ORAS
3834343442
0380Latias
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered40656060XY
51ORAS
5160606065
0381Latios
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered40656060XY
51ORAS
5160606060
0385Jirachi
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered2020202020424242
0386Deoxys
Deoxys
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered25414141XY
31ORAS
313131
0413Wormadam
Wormadam
All forms

BugBug444444444434
0414Mothim
BugBug444444444434
0433ChinglingNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered34
0439Mime Jr.
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered3939393948483448
0475Gallade
Human-LikeAmorphous11341Rem.
0477DusknoirAmorphousAmorphous34
0480UxieNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered494949
0481MespritNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered494949
0482AzelfNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered494949
0488CresseliaNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered9393939354543654
0491DarkraiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered46
0517MunnaFieldField3737373636
0518MusharnaFieldField136
0527Woobat
FieldFlying41414140
0528Swoobat
FieldFlying41414140
0561Sigilyph
FlyingFlying44444440
0574GothitaHuman-LikeHuman-Like3737373636
0575GothoritaHuman-LikeHuman-Like39393940
0576GothitelleHuman-LikeHuman-Like3939394040
0577SolosisAmorphousAmorphous3737373636
0578DuosionAmorphousAmorphous3939394040
0579ReuniclusAmorphousAmorphous3939394040
0605ElgyemHuman-LikeHuman-Like39393960
0606BeheeyemHuman-LikeHuman-Like39393968
0648Meloetta
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered5757575757
0653FennekinFieldField41414141
0654BraixenFieldField48494941
0655Delphox
FieldField51575741
0678Meowstic
Meowstic
All forms
FieldField4040545444
0682SpritzeeFairyFairy48482740
0683AromatisseFairyFairy48482740
0717Yveltal
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered59594545
0720Hoopa
Hoopa
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered75757552
0765Oranguru
FieldField434545
0792Lunala
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered49
0826Orbeetle
BugBug36
0856HatennaFairyFairy4040
0857HattremFairyFairy4444
0858Hatterene
FairyFairy4646
0866Mr. Rime
Human-LikeHuman-Like4848
0876Indeedee
Indeedee
All forms

FairyFairy353535
0898Calyrex
Calyrex
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered5656
0954Rabsca
BugBug50
0956EspathraFlyingFlying49
0981Farigiraf
FieldField50
1015Munkidori
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered40
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


ByTM/TR/Move Tutor

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsCompatibility
IIIIIIIVVVIVIIVIIIIX
TM29
0012Butterfree
BugBug
0026Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form

FieldFairy
0035ClefairyFairyFairy
0036ClefableFairyFairy
0039Jigglypuff
FairyFairy
0040Wigglytuff
FairyFairy
0048Venonat
BugBug
0049Venomoth
BugBug
0054PsyduckWater 1Field
0055GolduckWater 1Field
0060PoliwagWater 1Water 1
0061PoliwhirlWater 1Water 1
0062Poliwrath
Water 1Water 1
0063AbraHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0064KadabraHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0065AlakazamHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0077Ponyta
Ponyta
Galarian Form
FieldField
0078Rapidash
Rapidash
Galarian Form

FieldField
0079Slowpoke
MonsterWater 1
0079Slowpoke
Slowpoke
Galarian Form
MonsterWater 1
0080Slowbro
MonsterWater 1
0080Slowbro
Slowbro
Galarian Form

MonsterWater 1
0092Gastly
AmorphousAmorphous
0093Haunter
AmorphousAmorphous
0094Gengar
AmorphousAmorphous
0096DrowzeeHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0097HypnoHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0102Exeggcute
GrassGrass
0103Exeggutor
GrassGrass
0103Exeggutor
Exeggutor
Alolan Form

GrassGrass
0113ChanseyFairyFairy
0120StaryuWater 3Water 3
0121Starmie
Water 3Water 3
0122Mr. Mime
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0122Mr. Mime
Mr. Mime
Galarian Form

Human-LikeHuman-Like
0124Jynx
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0125ElectabuzzHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0126MagmarHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0131Lapras
MonsterWater 1
0137PorygonMineralMineral
0143SnorlaxMonsterMonster
0144Articuno
Articuno
Galarian Form

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0150MewtwoNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0151MewNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0163Hoothoot
FlyingFlying
0164Noctowl
FlyingFlying
0167Spinarak
BugBug
0168Ariados
BugBug
0173CleffaNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0174Igglybuff
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0175TogepiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0176Togetic
FlyingFairy
0177Natu
FlyingFlying
0178Xatu
FlyingFlying
0186PolitoedWater 1Water 1
0193Yanma
BugBug
0196EspeonFieldField
0197UmbreonFieldField
0198Murkrow
FlyingFlying
0199Slowking
MonsterWater 1
0199Slowking
Slowking
Galarian Form

MonsterWater 1
0200MisdreavusAmorphousAmorphous
0203Girafarig
FieldField
0222Corsola
Water 1Water 3
0222Corsola
Corsola
Galarian Form
Water 1Water 3
0223RemoraidWater 1Water 2
0224OctilleryWater 1Water 2
0233Porygon2MineralMineral
0234StantlerFieldField
0238Smoochum
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0239ElekidNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0240MagbyNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0242BlisseyFairyFairy
0249Lugia
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0250Ho-Oh
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0251Celebi
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0267Beautifly
BugBug
0269Dustox
BugBug
0280Ralts
Human-LikeAmorphous
0281Kirlia
Human-LikeAmorphous
0282Gardevoir
Human-LikeAmorphous
0302Sableye
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0307Meditite
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0308Medicham
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0325SpoinkFieldField
0326GrumpigFieldField
0327SpindaFieldHuman-Like
0337Lunatone
MineralMineral
0338Solrock
MineralMineral
0343Baltoy
MineralMineral
0344Claydol
MineralMineral
0353ShuppetAmorphousAmorphous
0354BanetteAmorphousAmorphous
0355DuskullAmorphousAmorphous
0356DusclopsAmorphousAmorphous
0358ChimechoAmorphousAmorphous
0368GorebyssWater 1Water 1
0375Metang
MineralMineral
0376Metagross
MineralMineral
0380Latias
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0381Latios
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0385Jirachi
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0386Deoxys
Deoxys
All forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0413Wormadam
Wormadam
All forms

BugBug
0414Mothim
BugBug
0425Drifloon
AmorphousAmorphous
0426Drifblim
AmorphousAmorphous
0429MismagiusAmorphousAmorphous
0430Honchkrow
FlyingFlying
0433ChinglingNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0436Bronzor
MineralMineral
0437Bronzong
MineralMineral
0439Mime Jr.
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0440HappinyNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0442Spiritomb
AmorphousAmorphous
0446MunchlaxNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0448Lucario
FieldHuman-Like
0466ElectivireHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0467MagmortarHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0468Togekiss
FlyingFairy
0469Yanmega
BugBug
0474Porygon-ZMineralMineral
0475Gallade
Human-LikeAmorphous
0477DusknoirAmorphousAmorphous
0478Froslass
FairyMineral
0480UxieNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0481MespritNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0482AzelfNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0487Giratina
Giratina
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0488CresseliaNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0490ManaphyWater 1Fairy
0491DarkraiNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0492Shaymin
Shaymin
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0493Arceus
Arceus
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0494Victini
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0517MunnaFieldField
0518MusharnaFieldField
0527Woobat
FieldFlying
0528Swoobat
FieldFlying
0531AudinoFairyFairy
0547Whimsicott
GrassFairy
0555DarmanitanFieldField
0555Darmanitan
Darmanitan
Galarian Form
FieldField
0561Sigilyph
FlyingFlying
0562YamaskMineralAmorphous
0562Yamask
Yamask
Galarian Form

MineralAmorphous
0563CofagrigusMineralAmorphous
0569GarbodorMineralMineral
0571ZoroarkFieldField
0571Zoroark
Zoroark
Hisuian Form

FieldField
0574GothitaHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0575GothoritaHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0576GothitelleHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0577SolosisAmorphousAmorphous
0578DuosionAmorphousAmorphous
0579ReuniclusAmorphousAmorphous
0592Frillish
Frillish
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0593Jellicent
Jellicent
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0594AlomomolaWater 1Water 2
0605ElgyemHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0606BeheeyemHuman-LikeHuman-Like
0607Litwick
AmorphousAmorphous
0608Lampent
AmorphousAmorphous
0609Chandelure
AmorphousAmorphous
0622Golett
MineralMineral
0623Golurk
MineralMineral
0628Braviary
Braviary
Hisuian Form

FlyingFlying
0636Larvesta
BugBug
0637Volcarona
BugBug
0641Tornadus
Tornadus
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0642Thundurus
Thundurus
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0643Reshiram
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0644Zekrom
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0645Landorus
Landorus
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0646Kyurem
Kyurem
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0648Meloetta
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0649Genesect
Genesect
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0653FennekinFieldField
0654BraixenFieldField
0655Delphox
FieldField
0666Vivillon
Vivillon
All forms

BugBug
0669Flabébé
Flabébé
All forms
FairyFairy
0670Floette
Floette
All main forms
FairyFairy
0670Floette
Floette
Eternal Flower
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0671Florges
Florges
All forms
FairyFairy
0677EspurrFieldField
0678Meowstic
Meowstic
All forms
FieldField
0682SpritzeeFairyFairy
0683AromatisseFairyFairy
0684SwirlixFairyFairy
0685SlurpuffFairyFairy
0686Inkay
Water 1Water 2
0687Malamar
Water 1Water 2
0699Aurorus
MonsterMonster
0700SylveonFieldField
0703Carbink
FairyMineral
0707Klefki
MineralMineral
0708Phantump
GrassAmorphous
0709Trevenant
GrassAmorphous
0710Pumpkaboo
Pumpkaboo
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0711Gourgeist
Gourgeist
All forms

AmorphousAmorphous
0714Noibat
FlyingDragon
0715Noivern
FlyingDragon
0716XerneasNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0717Yveltal
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0719Diancie
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0720Hoopa
Hoopa
All available forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0730Primarina
Water 1Field
0742Cutiefly
BugFairy
0743Ribombee
BugFairy
0765Oranguru
FieldField
0769Sandygast
AmorphousAmorphous
0770Palossand
AmorphousAmorphous
0774Minior
Minior
All forms

MineralMineral
0778Mimikyu
AmorphousAmorphous
0779Bruxish
Water 2Water 2
0786Tapu Lele
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0791Solgaleo
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0792Lunala
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0793Nihilego
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0800Necrozma
Necrozma
All available forms
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0801Magearna
Magearna
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0806Blacephalon
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs DiscoveredUSUM
0825Dottler
BugBug
0826Orbeetle
BugBug
0828ThievulFieldField
0854Sinistea
Sinistea
All forms
MineralAmorphous
0855Polteageist
Polteageist
All forms
MineralAmorphous
0856HatennaFairyFairy
0857HattremFairyFairy
0858Hatterene
FairyFairy
0864CursolaWater 1Water 3
0866Mr. Rime
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0867Runerigus
MineralAmorphous
0869Alcremie
Alcremie
All forms
FairyAmorphous
0876Indeedee
Indeedee
All forms

FairyFairy
0897SpectrierNo Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0898Calyrex
Calyrex
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0899Wyrdeer
FieldField
0902Basculegion
Basculegion
All forms

Water 2Water 2
0905Enamorus
Enamorus
All forms

No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0936Armarouge
Human-LikeHuman-Like
0954Rabsca
BugBug
0955FlittleFlyingFlying
0956EspathraFlyingFlying
0976Veluza
Water 2Water 2
0981Farigiraf
FieldField
0985Scream Tail
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
0994Iron Moth
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1000Gholdengo
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1004Chi-Yu
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1006Iron Valiant
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1015Munkidori
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1022Iron Boulder
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
1023Iron Crown
No Eggs DiscoveredNo Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Bybreeding

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsEgg Move
IIIIIIV
0054PsyduckWater 1Field
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation IV

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0467MagmortarHuman-LikeHuman-LikeHeated Secret GiftPBR
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation IX

#PokémonTypesEgg GroupsObtained with
0193Yanma
BugBugWild Tera Pokémon -Wistful FieldsSVTM
Bold indicates a Pokémon gainsSTAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose Evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Psychic deals damage and may lower the enemy's Special Defense Defense by one stage.

GameBase
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
RangeTargetCuts
corners
MDRB18-10-88%-FrontEnemyNo
MDTD18-10-88%-FrontEnemyNo
MDS38-10-88%-FrontEnemyNo
BSL38-10-88%-FrontEnemyNo
MDGtI2099135095%98%FrontEnemyNo
SMD2099133095%98%FrontEnemyNo
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Conquest

 
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Stars: ★★★★
Power: 44
Accuracy: 100%
Effect: Has a 10% chance of lowering each target's Defense.
Users:Alakazam   Gardevoir
Grid assumes the user is in the square marked by> facing to the right, to act as their origin point.
A blue square indicates the user's position after performing the move, if the move changes their positioning at all.
Orange squares indicate spaces that are hit.
Red squares indicate the knockback on hit Pokémon.

Pokémon GO

 Psychic
Charged Attack
Gyms &Raids
Power90
Energy cost50
Duration2.8 seconds
Damage window1.3 - 2.6 seconds
Trainer Battles
Power75
Energy cost55
Secondary effect 1 Opponent Defense
Effect chance10%
Max Battles
PowerLevel 1: 250
Level 2: 300
Level 3: 350
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
ButterfreeRaichu (Alolan Form)ClefableVenomothGolduckRapidash (Galarian Form)SlowpokeSlowpoke (Galarian Form)SlowbroSlowbro (Galarian Form)DrowzeeHypnoExeggcuteExeggutorChanseyStarmieMr. MimeMr. Mime (Galarian Form)MewtwoMewNoctowlIgglybuffEspeonSlowkingGirafarigBlisseyCelebiKirliaGardevoirMedichamGrumpigLunatoneSolrockClaydolGorebyssMetangMetagrossLatiasLatiosJirachiHonchkrowBronzongMime Jr.HappinyMagmortarGalladeDusknoirManaphyVictiniSwoobatDarmanitan (Standard Mode)Darmanitan (Zen Mode)CofagrigusGothitaGothoritaGothitelleAlomomolaElgyemBeheeyemBraviary (Hisuian Form)Tornadus (Therian Forme)DelphoxFlabébéFloetteFlorgesEspurrMeowstic (Male)Meowstic (Female)AromatisseNoivernYveltalHoopa (Confined)Hoopa (Unbound)PrimarinaOranguruLunalaSinisteaPolteageistHatennaHattremHattereneMr. RimeIndeedeeIndeedeeWyrdeer
ByElite Charged TM
AlakazamGengarCleffaUmbreon
ByGO Snapshot
Smeargle
Smeargle
AsShadow Pokémon
AsPurified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Updates

Gyms & Raids
  • July 30, 2016
    • Power: 50 → 55
  • February 16, 2017
    • Power: 55 → 100
    • Energy cost: 50 → 100
    • Damage window: 1.6 - 2.8 → 1.3 - 2.6 seconds
  • September 27, 2019
    • Power: 100 → 90
    • Energy cost: 100 → 50
Trainer Battles
  • September 27, 2019
    • Power: 100 → 90
    • Energy cost: 70 → 55
  • September 1, 2023
    • Power: 90 → 85
  • December 1, 2023
    • Power: 85 → 75

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Psychic
★★★★
Attack power40.17069
Charge time1.08 seconds
Range typeArc (wide)
Number of hits2
Number of projectiles1
Critical hit rate1.5%
Additional effectDefense ↓

Pokémon Masters EX

NameCategoryMove gauge costMP
(uses)
BasepowerMaxpowerAccuracyTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair(s)
PsychicSpecial399118100%An opponentHas a chance (10%) of lowering the target's Sp. Def by one stat rank. Liza & Lunatone
Caitlin & Reuniclus
Giovanni & Mewtwo
Professor Oak & Mew
Sabrina & Mega Alakazam
Bianca & Musharna
N & Sigilyph
Elio & Espeon
Blue & Alakazam
Will & Slowbro
Dexio & Espeon
Scottie/Bettie &Venonat/VenomothEgg(Strike role only)
Scottie/Bettie &Kadabra/AlakazamEgg(Strike role only)
Scottie/Bettie &Slowpoke/SlowbroEgg(Strike/support roles only)
Scottie/Bettie &Drowzee/HypnoEgg(Strike/support roles only)
Users ofMetronome(small chance)
Buddy move
Psychic Light of DawnSpecial41300360—%An opponentSure HitActivation Condition: When the user's Sp. Atk is raised.

Deactivation Condition: When the user's Sp. Atk is not raised.

Never misses. Lowers the target's Sp. Def by two stat ranks. Applies the Free Move Next effect to the user. Increases the user's Special Moves ↑ Next effect by one rank. If the remaining MP for the user's Lum Berry is one or more when attacking with this move, reduces those MP by one and restores one MP of its buddy move.

Dexio & Espeon
Sync moves
NameCategoryStateBasepowerMaxpowerTargetEffect tagDescriptionPlayablesync pair
Mystery Masquerade PsychicSpecialDefault
6★ EX
200
300
240
360
An opponentThis attack's power increases when the target is confused. Will & Xatu
Psychic of DualitySpecialDefault250300An opponentNo additional effect. Liza & Lunatone
6★ EXThe sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.
Broken Sleep PsychicSpecialDefault
6★ EX
250300An opponent
All opponents
No additional effect. Caitlin & Reuniclus
Pokémon Professor PsychicSpecialDefault
6★ EX
250
375
300
450
An opponentNo additional effect. Professor Oak & Mew
Mind-Bending PsychicSpecialDefault
6★ EX
200
300
240
360
An opponentThis attack's power increases when the target is paralyzed. Calem & Meowstic
Psychic EpilogueSpecialDefault
6★ EX
200
300
240
360
An opponentThe more the target's Sp. Def is lowered, the greater the power of this attack. Lucian & Girafarig
Starlight Path PsychicSpecialDefault
6★ EX
200
300
240
360
An opponentThe more the user's stats are raised, the greater the power of this attack. Olympia & Sigilyph

Notes:

  • Psychic:
    • Description prior to Version 2.10.0 (from June 28, 2021): Has a very small chance of lowering the target's Sp. Def.
  • Mystery Masquerade Psychic:
    • Description prior to Version 2.20.0 (from April 27, 2022): This move's power increases when the target is confused.
  • Broken Sleep Psychic:
    • Unlike somesync moves, this attack could not be raised to6★ EX since its release date (of October 31, 2019) until 907 days later (on April 24, 2022).
  • Mind-Bending Psychic:
    • Description prior to Version 2.20.0 (from April 27, 2022): This move's power increases when the target is paralyzed.
    • Unlike somesync moves, this attack could not be raised to6★ EX since its release date (of February 20, 2020) until 764 days later (on March 25, 2022).

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Psychic isMr. Mime's andGardevoir's first move.

Mr. Mime can obtain the move by reaching level 4 and upgradingFake Out into it instead ofConfusion. After a short delay, the user creates a pulse of energy that damages enemies around themself and any target affected by Guard Swap, with a smaller pulse around any created Barriers or Light Screens. A debuff is placed on enemies for 3s, reducing their Sp. Def. by 15% for each blast they are hit with. Enemies hit by more than 1 pulse are stunned. At level 11, the attack also briefly slows.

Gardevoir can obtain the move by reaching level 7 asKirlia and upgradingConfusion into it instead ofMoonblast. The user fires a blast, damaging enemies in an area on impact. The blast creates a lingering field that damages, slows, and reduces Special Defense. At level 13, the move's cooldown is reduced.

Monopoly: Pokémon Exclusive Kanto Edition

In the exclusive edition of Monopoly: Pokémon Kanto Edition, Psychic is thePower Card belonging toPsyduck. Immediately after an opponent reveals the effects of aProfessor Oak or Trainer Battle card, the player using Psyduck may take that card and gain its effects instead of the opponent. Like all other Power Cards, this effect can only be used once per game.

Description

GamesDescription
MDRBInflicts damage on the target. It may also lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
MDTDSInflicts damage on the target. It may also reduce the target's Special Defense by 1 level.
BSLてきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる いっていのかくりつで とくぼうを 1だんかいさげる
Conq.The user launches a strong psychokinetic attack, lowering their enemy's Defense.
MDGtIIt damages an enemy. It could also lower its Special Defense.
SMD
MDRTDX
It damages an enemy. It could also lower the enemy's Sp. Def.
Monopoly: Pokémon Exclusive Kanto EditionTelekinetically take a Professor Oak or Trainer Battle card from an opponent! (Play after an opponent reveals one of these cards. You may take the card and play the effect for yourself immediately.)


In animation

Pokémon animated series


Mr. Mime

Hypno

Gengar

Beheeyem
The user hits the target with a strong telekinetic force.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
KadabraKadabra's eyes flash red. The opponent then briefly becomes surrounded by a light blue aura and Kadabra can control it with its mind; or, Kadabra's eyes glow light blue, and the opponent becomes outlined in light blue energy. Kadabra can then control the opponent.
Sabrina's KadabraAbra and the Psychic ShowdownDebut
A wild KadabraFear Factor PhonyNone
MewtwoMewtwo's eyes and body glow light blue or purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a light blue or purple aura and Mewtwo can control it. Mewtwo can also use this move on itself as means of levitating and transportation.
Mewtwo (M01)The Battle of the BadgeNone
Mewtwo (M16)Mewtwo — Prologue to AwakeningNone
MewMew puts its hands together and forms a light blue orb of energy in between them. It then fires the orb of energy at the opponent; or, Mew's body glows light blue. The opponent becomes surrounded by a light blue aura and Mew can control it.
Mew (M01)Mewtwo Strikes BackNone
ExeggutorExeggutor's eyes glow light green and it can control the opponent with its mind.
Mandi's ExeggutorRound One - Begin!None
DrowzeeDrowzee sticks its arms out and deflects an attack with its mind, or Drowzee's eyes glow light blue and the opponent glows light blue. Drowzee can then control the opponent with its mind.
Butch and Cassidy's DrowzeePikachu Re-VoltsNone
A Scientist's DrowzeePokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 1)None
GolduckGolduck's eyes glow blue, and it raises its finger and that glows blue as well. The opponent then becomes surrounded in a blue aura and Golduck can control it.
A wild GolduckBye Bye PsyduckGolduckcould not legally learn Psychicat the time
HaunterHaunter's eyes and body glow purple. The opponent then becomes surrounded in light purple energy and Haunter can control it with its mind.
Captain's HaunterA Shipful of ShiversNone
SlowkingSlowking's body or eyes glow light blue or light pink and the opponent becomes surrounded by light blue or light pink as well. Slowking can then control the opponent with its mind.
Slowking (M02)Slowking's DayNone
Conway's SlowkingTag! We're it...!None
Slowking (recurring)Slowking's Crowning!None
AlakazamAlakazam crosses its spoons and it becomes surrounded in an orange or blue aura. The opponent then becomes frozen and under Alakazam's control; or, Alakazam releases an invisible blast towards the opponent; or, Alakazam's eyes flash blue, then its whole body as it crosses its spoons, and it sends light blue shockwaves at the opponent. Once the shockwaves hit the opponent, Alakazam can control it with its mind.
Luana's AlakazamPokémon Double TroubleNone
A Trainer's AlakazamFlower PowerNone
Alex Davis's AlakazamPower Play!None
Vito Winstrate's AlakazamCandid Camerupt!None
A Coordinator's AlakazamDeceit and AssistNone
A Coordinator's AlakazamA Hurdle for SquirtleNone
A wild AlakazamFear Factor PhonyNone
Alakazam of Team A.C.T.Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Team Go-Getters out of the GateNone
Anabel's AlakazamTalking a Good Game!None
Levi's AlakazamVolcanion and the Mechanical MarvelNone
Faba's AlakazamMission: Total Recall!None
A Trainer's AlakazamA Rollicking Roll…None
Gurkinn's AlakazamAn Adventure of Mega Proportions!None
AbraAbra puts its hands in front of it and fires a light blue energy beam from them at the opponent.
Mrs. Bellows's AbraThe Psychic Sidekicks!None
CelebiCelebi's eyes or whole body glow light green. The opponent becomes surrounded in light blue energy and Celebi can control it.
Iron-Masked Marauder's CelebiCelebi: The Voice of the ForestNone
Multiple wild CelebiCelebi: The Voice of the ForestNone
NinetalesNinetales's eyes glow light red. The opponent then becomes surrounded in light red energy and Ninetales can control it with its mind.
A wild NinetalesJust Waiting On a FriendNinetalescannot legally learn Psychic
PsyduckPsyduck's eyes glow blue and it sends out an invisible blast of power that hits the opponent.
Misty's PsyduckJust Add WaterNone
EspeonEspeon's eyes glow red and the opponent becomes surrounded in a red aura that hurts them, or the gem on Espeon's forehead glows multicolored, its body becomes outlined in light green, and a multicolored shadow reaches around it. Anything caught in the shadow becomes outlined in blue and can be controlled by Espeon, or Espeon's eyes glow light blue or purple and the opponent becomes outlined in light blue or purple energy. Espeon can then control the opponent with its mind.
Annie's EspeonPokémon Heroes: Latios & LatiasNone
Lilian Meridian's EspeonThe Saffron ConNone
Anabel's EspeonSecond Time's the Charm!None
Virgil's EspeonTeam Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!None
A wild EspeonEevee & FriendsNone
An Espeon in Shauna's fantasyTag Team Battle Inspiration!None
Amelia's EspeonMaster Class Choices!None
Soleil's EspeonNight and Day, You are the Ones!None
A Trainer's EspeonThe Pendant That Starts It All (Part One)None
HypnoHypno's eyes glow light blue. The opponent then becomes surrounded in light blue and Hypno can control it with its mind; or, Hypno's eyes glow white as it swings its pendulum and creates multiple purple rings of energy, which are then fired at the opponent.
Harrison's HypnoPlaying with Fire!None
A wild HypnoFear Factor PhonyNone
Faba's HypnoMission: Total Recall!None
DusclopsDusclops's eye glows red and it can control the opponent. Sometimes, the opponent becomes surrounded by blue energy; or, Dusclops fires a light blue energy beam from its eye at the opponent.
Butler's DusclopsJirachi: Wish MakerNone
Timmy Grimm's DusclopsDisguise Da LimitNone
MedichamMedicham's body becomes surrounded in light blue energy. Then, the opponent becomes surrounded in light blue and Medicham can control it.
Grace's MedichamPros and Con ArtistNone
The Marina Group's MedichamPokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaNone
Mr. MimeMr. Mime's eyes glow red or light blue and its hands glow blue. The opponent also becomes outlined in blue energy and Mr. Mime can control them with its mind.
Ash's Mr. MimeJourney to the Starting Line!None
Clayton's Mr. MimeShort and To the Punch!None
SpoinkSpoink's entire body glows light blue. The opponent also glows blue and Spoink can control it with its mind.
Spoink (recurring)Pearls Are a Spoink's Best FriendNone
ShuppetShuppet's eyes glow blue and the opponent becomes outlined in blue energy. Shuppet can then control the opponent. Sometimes, its body glows light blue as well.
A wild ShuppetTake this House and ShuppetNone
Grings Kodai's ShuppetZoroark: Master of IllusionsNone
DeoxysAttack Forme Deoxys becomes outlined in blue and releases a powerful blast of invisible energy at the opponent. The opponent becomes outlined in a blue aura and Attack Forme Deoxys can control it.
Deoxys (Purple Crystal)Destiny DeoxysNone
DeoxysDeoxys becomes outlined in blue and releases a powerful blast of invisible energy at the opponent; or, Deoxys's eyes glow light blue and its body becomes outlined in a blue aura. The opponent becomes outlined in a blue aura and Deoxys can control it.
Deoxys (Green Crystal)Destiny DeoxysNone
Deoxys (anime)Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1)None
LunatoneLunatone's eyes glow blue, then the opponent becomes outlined in blue and is lifted into the air.
A wild LunatoneCrazy as a LunatoneNone
Liza's LunatoneIt's Still Rocket Roll to Me!None
GrumpigGrumpig's eyes and the pearls on its head glow light blue. The opponent becomes surrounded by a light blue aura and Grumpig can control them.
Kelly's GrumpigPokéblock, Stock, and BerryNone
SolrockSolrock's eyes glow blue and the opponent becomes outlined in blue. Solrock can then control the opponent.
Tate's SolrockIt's Still Rocket Roll to Me!None
ClaydolAll of Claydol's eyes glow light blue. The opponent then becomes surrounded in light blue and Claydol can control it.
A giant ClaydolClaydol Big and TallNone
KirliaKirlia's eyes glow light blue, and it crosses its arms. When it opens them, two light blue waves of energy fire at the opponent, or Kirlia's eyes glow light blue, and the opponent becomes surrounded by light blue. Kirlia can then control the opponent.
A wild KirliaDo I Hear a Ralts?None
Zoey's KirliaDouble-Time Battle Training!None
A wild KirliaGenesect and the Legend AwakenedNone
RaltsRalts's eyes glow blue and it fires two light blue beams of energy at the opponent.
A Ralts Max befriendedDo I Hear a Ralts?None
A wild RaltsGenesect and the Legend AwakenedNone
GardevoirGardevoir's eyes glow light blue, and it crosses its arms. When it opens them, two light blue waves of energy fire at the opponent; or Gardevoir's eyes glow light blue, and the opponent becomes surrounded by light blue. Gardevoir can then control the opponent; or Gardevoir's eyes glow light pink as it creates a light pink glow in front of its arms. The glow then expands and is shot forward as a wall of psychic energy.
A wild GardevoirDo I Hear a Ralts?None
Diantha's GardevoirXY118Poké TV segment
JynxJynx's eyes glow blue and the opponent becomes surrounded in light blue. Jynx can then control the opponent.
Erica's JynxMean with EnvyNone
Three wild JynxThree Jynx and a Baby!None
MetagrossThe X on Metagross's face glows multicolored. A multicolored shadow reaches out from behind Metagross's body and covers the opponent, hurting it; or, the "X" on Metagross's face or its eyes glows light blue and it can take control of the opponent or its attacks with its mind; or, Metagross's eyes glow light purple as it sends a burst of light purple energy at the opponent. The energy then surrounds the opponent and Metagross can control it with its mind.
Tyson's MetagrossAt the End of the FrayNone
Anabel's MetagrossTalking a Good Game!None
A Psychic's MetagrossGlory Blaze!None
A wild MetagrossNoodles! Roamin' Off!None
Steven's MetagrossMega Evolution Special IINone
Paul's MetagrossFriends, Rivals, Lend Me Your Spirit!None
SlowbroSlowbro's eyes glow light blue or light purple, and the opponent becomes outlined in light blue or light purple. Slowbro can then control the opponent.
Solidad's SlowbroMay, We Harley Drew'd Ya!None
A wild SlowbroAn Evolution in Taste!None
MedititeMeditite becomes outlined in light blue and it can control the opponent or its body becomes surrounded in a light blue aura and light blue waves of energy are emitted from its body. Its target then becomes surrounded in a light blue aura and Meditite can control the opponent.
The Marina Group's MedititePokémon Ranger and the Temple of the SeaNone
Kira's MedititeRaid Battle in The Ruins!None
BeautiflyBeautifly's eyes glow light blue and the opponent becomes outlined in light blue. Beautifly can then control the opponent, or Beautifly's eyes glow light blue and it fires a light blue beam of energy from its eyes at the opponent.
May's BeautiflyThe Unbeatable Lightness of Seeing!None
JigglypuffJigglypuff's eyes glow light blue and it can control the opponent with its mind.
Marina's PinkA Stand-up Sit-Down!None
VenonatVenonat's eyes glow light blue and the opponent becomes outlined in light blue. Venonat can then control the opponent.
A Venonat Conway used brieflyCamping it Up!None
DusknoirDusknoir's eye glows light blue and the opponent becomes outlined in light blue. Dusknoir can then control the opponent, or Dusknoir's eye and the yellow markings on its body glow gold and it fires a light blue beam of energy from its body at the opponent. When it hits the opponent, Dusknoir can control it.
A wild DusknoirGhoul Daze!None
Two wild DusknoirCelebrating the Hero's Comet!None
DrifloonDrifloon's eyes glow light blue and the opponent becomes surrounded by light blue. Drifloon can then control the opponent.
Fantina's DrifloonPlaying the Leveling Field!None
DrifblimDrifblim's eyes glow light blue and the opponent becomes surrounded in light blue. Drifblim can then control the opponent.
Fantina's DrifblimShield with a Twist!None
FroslassFroslass's eyes glow light blue and the opponent becomes surrounded in a light blue aura. Froslass can then control the opponent.
A wild FroslassThe Drifting Snorunt!None
TogepiTogepi's eyes glow light blue and the opponent becomes outlined in light blue. Togepi can then control the opponent.
A wild TogepiWhere No Togepi Has Gone Before!None
UmbreonUmbreon's eyes glow light blue or purple, and the target becomes surrounded in light blue or purple as well. Umbreon can then control the opponent.
Gary's UmbreonThe Needs of Three!None
Virgil's UmbreonTeam Eevee and the Pokémon Rescue Squad!None
A wild UmbreonEevee & FriendsNone
UnownUnown's body becomes surrounded in a light blue outline, and the opponent also becomes surrounded in light blue as well. The light then fades from around Unown's body and Unown can control the opponent with its mind.
Two wild UnownPikachu's Big Mysterious AdventureUnowncannot legally learn Psychic
BronzorBronzor's eyes glow light blue and the opponent becomes surrounded in a light blue outline for a moment. Bronzor can then control the opponent.
Karl's BronzorZoroark: Master of IllusionsNone
MisdreavusMisdreavus's body becomes surrounded by light blue energy and its eyes glow light blue as well. The opponent's outline then flashes light blue as well and Misdreavus can control it.
Grings Kodai's MisdreavusZoroark: Master of IllusionsNone
MismagiusMismagius's body becomes surrounded by light blue energy and its eyes start to glow light blue as well. The light blue glow around its body then fades and appears around the opponent briefly. Mismagius can then control the opponent.
Grings Kodai's MismagiusZoroark: Master of IllusionsNone
MunnaMunna's eyes glow light blue and the opponent's body becomes surrounded in light blue. It then damages the opponent using its mind.
Fennel's MunnaDreams by the Yard Full!None
A Trainer's MunnaA Maractus Musical!None
DarmanitanZen Mode Darmanitan's eyes glow light blue and the opponent's body flashes light blue. Its body then becomes surrounded in light blue, and Zen Mode Darmanitan can control it with its mind, or Zen Mode Darmanitan's eyes glow light blue or purple and the opponent's body becomes surrounded in light blue or purple. Zen Mode Darmanitan can then control the opponent with its mind.
A wild DarmanitanSaving Darmanitan From the Bell!None
Rubina's DarmanitanFriends as Two, Me and YouAffected byLaquium
YamaskA light purple aura appears around the opponent and Yamask can control it with its mind.
A wild YamaskA Night in the Nacrene City Museum!None
AriadosAriados's eyes glow light blue and the opponent becomes surrounded by light blue energy. Ariados can then control the opponent.
A wild AriadosDPS01None
GothitelleGothitelle's eyes glow light blue. Then, the opponent becomes outlined in light blue and Gothitelle can control it with its mind.
A wild GothitelleThe Lost World of Gothitelle!None
Caitlin's GothitelleJostling for the Junior Cup!None
Anthea's GothitelleTeam Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!None
LitwickLitwick's eyes glow light blue. Then, the opponent becomes outlined in light blue and Litwick can then control the opponent with its mind. Sometimes, its eyes or the opponent don't become surrounded in light blue at all.
Four wild LitwickScare at the Litwick Mansion!None
SolosisSolosis's eyes glow light blue and the opponent becomes surrounded by light blue energy. Solosis can then control the opponent with its mind. Sometimes, Solosis's body glows light blue as the move is used.
Doyle's SolosisWhere Did You Go, Audino?None
Multiple wild SolosisWhite—Victini and Zekrom
Black-Victini and Reshiram
None
AudinoAudino's eyes glow light blue and it raises both of its arms into the air. The opponent becomes surrounded by light blue energy as well for a moment and Audino can control it with its mind.
Mimi's AudinoWhere Did You Go, Audino?None
A Trainer's AudinoWhere Did You Go, Audino?None
ReuniclusReuniclus's eyes glow light blue and its body becomes outlined in light blue energy as well. The opponent's body glows light blue and becomes outlined in light blue, and Reuniclus can then control the opponent with its mind. Sometimes, light blue sparkles appear around its body before using the attack. While controlling the opponent, Reuniclus can make its eyes and outline glow brighter, causing the opponent's glow to glow brighter as well, damaging it.
Damon's ReuniclusWhite—Victini and ZekromNone
GothoritaGothorita's eyes glow light blue and its body becomes outlined in light blue as well. The opponent's body becomes outlined in light blue and its body starts to glow light blue as well. Gothorita can then control it with its mind.
A Trainer's GothoritaWhite—Victini and Zekrom
Black—Victini and Reshiram
None
DuosionDuosion's eyes glow light blue and its body becomes outlined in light blue, as well as glowing light blue also. Duosion can then control the opponent with its mind.
Multiple wild DuosionWhite—Victini and Zekrom
Black—Victini and Reshiram
None
SigilyphThe eye on the appendage on Sigilyph's head starts to glow light blue, and its body becomes outlined by light blue energy as well. The light blue outline then flashes brightly for a few moments, and Sigilyph can then control the opponent with its mind.
Damon's SigilyphWhite—Victini and Zekrom
Black—Victini and Reshiram
None
ChandelureChandelure's entire body starts to glow light blue. Then, the light blue glow fades and it releases continuous multiple glowing multicolored sparkles from the front of its body. The opponent then becomes surrounded by a light blue aura and Chandelure can control the opponent with its mind.
Ingo's ChandelureBattle For The Underground!None
GothitaGothita's eyes glow light blue and the opponent becomes surrounded in light blue as well. Gothita can then control the opponent with its mind.
Katharine's GothitaScraggy and the Demanding Gothita!None
Nini's GothitaA Dancing Debut!None
ElgyemElgyem's eyes glow light blue. Then, the opponent becomes outlined in light blue and Elgyem can control it with its mind.
Ricky's ElgyemClimbing the Tower of Success!None
GolurkGolurk's eyes glow light blue and the opponent becomes surrounded in light blue as well. Golurk can then control the opponent with its mind.
An illusionary GolurkAn Epic Defense Force!None
MeloettaMeloetta's body and eyes glow light blue. Then, it releases a wave of psychic energy, which surrounds its targets with a light blue aura, allowing Meloetta to move them around with its mind.
Meloetta (anime)Meloetta's Moonlight SerenadeNone
FrillishFrillish's eyes glow light blue and release waves of psychic energy. The opponent becomes outlined in light blue and Frillish can control it with its mind.
Jessie's FrillishNew Places... Familiar Faces!None
Halsey's two FrillishThe Pokémon Harbor Patrol!None
JirachiJirachi's eyes glow light blue and release waves of psychic energy. The opponent becomes outlined in light blue and Jirachi can control it with its mind.
A wild JirachiSearching for a Wish!None
MewtwoMega Mewtwo Y's eyes glow purple and a light blue aura rises from its body. It lifts one hand towards the opponent and its fingers also glow purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a purple aura and Mewtwo can control it.
Mewtwo (M16)Mewtwo — Prologue to AwakeningNone
SableyeSableye's eyes glow light blue. The opponent becomes outlined in light blue and Sableye can control it with its mind.
A wild SableyeGenesect and the Legend AwakenedNone
A Trainer's SableyeSummer of Discovery!None
GengarGengar's eyes glow light blue or light purple. The opponent becomes outlined in a light blue or light purple aura and Gengar can control it with its mind.
Three wild GengarCelebrating the Hero's Comet!None
Ash's GengarBest Friend...Worst Nightmare!None
BanetteBanette's eyes glow light blue. The opponent becomes outlined in light blue and Banette can control it with its mind.
Three wild BanetteCelebrating the Hero's Comet!None
VivillonVivillon's eyes glow light blue. The opponent becomes outlined in light blue and Vivillon can control it with its mind.
Viola's VivillonA Blustery Santalune Gym Battle!None
EspurrEspurr's eyes glow light blue. The opponent becomes outlined in light blue and Espurr can control it with its mind.
Elise's EspurrSeeking Shelter from the Storm!None
MalamarMalamar's eyes glow light blue. The opponent becomes outlined in light blue and Malamar can control it with its mind.
Malamar (anime)A Conspiracy to Conquer!None
Two wild MalamarFacing the Grand Design!None
Xerosic's MalamarFacing the Needs of the Many!None
SlurpuffSlurpuff's eyes glow light blue. The opponent becomes outlined in light blue and Slurpuff can control it with its mind.
Miette's SlurpuffA Battle by Any Other Name!None
MewtwoMega Mewtwo X is outlined in blue and blasts psychic energy at the opponent.
A Trainer's MewtwoDiancie and the Cocoon of DestructionNone
MeowsticMeowstic extends its ears, and the eye-like patterns on its inner ears glow blue in the center. The opponent becomes outlined in light blue and Meowstic can control it with its mind.
Heath's MeowsticSplitting Heirs!None
Blanche's two MeowsticA Showcase Debut!None
Miette's MeowsticPerforming with Fiery Charm!None
MetagrossMega Metagross's eyes or the cross on its face glow light blue and the opponent becomes outlined in light blue energy. Mega Metagross can then control the opponent with its mind.
Steven's MetagrossMega Evolution Special IIINone
FlorgesFlorges's eyes glow purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a purple aura and Florges can control it.
A wild FlorgesPikachu and the Pokémon Music SquadNone
TrevenantTrevenant's eyes glow light blue. The opponent becomes surrounded by a light blue aura and Trevenant can control it.
A wild TrevenantPikachu and the Pokémon Music SquadNone
HoopaHoopa's eyes glow purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a purple aura and Hoopa can control it.
Hoopa (anime)Hoopa — The Mischief PokémonNone
HoopaHoopa Unbound's eyes glow purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a purple aura and Hoopa Unbound can control it.
Hoopa (anime)Hoopa and the Clash of AgesNone
LatiosLatios's eyes glow purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a purple aura and Latios can control it; or, Latios's eyes glow light blue, and he releases a light blue burst of energy at the opponent.
A Latios summoned by HoopaHoopa and the Clash of AgesNone
A wild LatiosAsh and LatiosNone
LatiasLatias's eyes glow purple or light blue. The opponent becomes surrounded by a purple or light blue aura and Latias can control it with her mind. Sometimes, Latias's body becomes surrounded by a light blue aura as the move is used.
A Latias summoned by HoopaHoopa and the Clash of AgesNone
Latias (anime)Rocket Revengers!None
LatiosMega Latios's eyes glow purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a purple aura and Mega Latios can control it.
A Latios summoned by HoopaHoopa and the Clash of AgesNone
LatiasMega Latias's eyes glow purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a purple aura and Mega Latias can control it.
A Latias summoned by HoopaHoopa and the Clash of AgesNone
HonchkrowHonchkrow's eyes glow light blue. The opponent becomes surrounded by a light blue aura and Honchkrow can control it.
A Performer's HonchkrowMaster Class Choices!None
AlakazamMega Alakazam's eyes glow light purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a light purple aura and Mega Alakazam can control it.
Levi's AlakazamVolcanion and the Mechanical MarvelNone
Gurkinn's AlakazamAn Adventure of Mega Proportions!None
GengarMega Gengar's eyes glow light purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a light purple aura and Mega Gengar can control it.
Alva's GengarVolcanion and the Mechanical MarvelNone
GardevoirMega Gardevoir's eyes glow light blue. The opponent becomes surrounded by a light blue aura and Mega Gardevoir can control it.
Diantha's GardevoirForming a More Perfect Union!None
XatuXatu's eyes glow light blue. The opponent becomes surrounded by a light blue aura and Xatu can move them around with its mind.
A wild XatuThe Power of UsNone
RibombeeRibombee's eyes glow light purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a light purple aura and Ribombee can control it.
Mina's RibombeeThe Battlefield of Truth and Love!None
SlowkingGalarian Slowking's eyes glow light purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a light purple aura and Galarian Slowking can control it.
A wild SlowkingAn Evolution in Taste!None
SlowbroGalarian Slowbro's eyes glow light purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a light purple aura and Galarian Slowbro can control it.
A wild SlowbroAn Evolution in Taste!None
ClefableClefable's eyes glow light blue, and it releases a light blue burst of energy at the opponent.
A wild ClefableInfinite Possibilities!None
EeveeEevee releases a light blue burst of energy at the opponent.
Chloe's EeveeInfinite Possibilities!Used viaCopycat
BeheeyemBeheeyem's eyes glow purple. The opponent becomes surrounded by a purple aura and Beheeyem can control it.
Spinel's BeheeyemFly! Wattrel!!None
EspathraEspathra's eyes glow purple, and it releases purple waves of energy from its body at the opponent.
A wild EspathraWynaut?! Wy-Yes!None

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer


Mega Metagross


The user hits the target with a strong telekinetic force.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
MetagrossMega Metagross's eyes flash blue as its body becomes surrounded by a blue aura. It is then able to lift the ground under the opponent with its mind.
Steven's MetagrossPokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated TrailerNone

Pokémon Generations


Alakazam

Claydol
The user hits the target with a strong telekinetic force.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
AlakazamAlakazam's body becomes surrounded by purple aura. The opponent becomes surrounded by a purple aura, and Alakazam can control it.
Blue's AlakazamThe ChallengerDebut
ClaydolOne of Claydol's eyes glows light blue and fires a beam of blue energy at the opponent. The opponent becomes surrounded by blue aura, and Claydol can control it.
Buck's ClaydolThe Magma StoneNone

Pokémon Evolutions


Mewtwo


The user hits the target with a strong telekinetic force.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
MewtwoMewtwo's eyes and body glow light blue. The opponent becomes surrounded by a light blue aura, and Mewtwo can control it.
Elaine's MewtwoThe DiscoveryDebut

POKÉTOON


Gardevoir


The user hits the target with a strong telekinetic force.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Used InNotes
GardevoirGardevoir emits a pink and blue energy from its hands. The opponent becomes surrounded by a pink aura, and Gardevoir can control it.
Yugo's GardevoirAnother Day with GardevoirDebut

In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu


Butterfree

Haunter
The user releases a series of telekinetic waves. Has a 10% chance of confusing the opponent.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ButterfreeButterfree's eyes glow brightly and it releases multiple waves of energy from its body. When the waves of energy hit the opponent, it hurts it. There is also a chance that it will confuse the opponent when it hits it.
Ash's ButterfreeClefairy TaleDebut
HaunterHaunter glances at the opponent and concentrates on it. The opponent then rises into the air and is thrown against a wall. Haunter then crushes the opponent against the wall with its mind.
Black FogHaunting My DreamsNone

Movie adaptations


Latias and Latios

Mega Latios

Mega Latias

Hoopa Unbound
The user controls the foe with invisible telekinetic waves.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
ReuniclusReuniclus's eyes glows and controls the foe with its arms.
Damon's ReuniclusWhite—Victini and ZekromDebut
MewtwoMewtwo's eyes glow and sends the foe telekinetic waves.
Mewtwo (M16)Genesect and the Legend AwakenedNone
HoopaHoopa Unbound controls the opponent with its body.
A wild HoopaHoopa and the Clash of AgesNone
LatiasLatias controls the opponent with its body.
A wild LatiasHoopa and the Clash of AgesNone
LatiosLatios controls the opponent with its body.
A wild LatiosHoopa and the Clash of AgesNone
LatiosMega Latios controls the opponent with its body.
A wild LatiosHoopa and the Clash of AgesNone
LatiasMega Latias controls the opponent with its body.
A wild LatiasHoopa and the Clash of AgesNone

Pocket Monsters Platinum: Aim to Be Battle King!!


Metagross


The user delivers a psychic blast of energy.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
MetagrossMetagross delivers a psychic blast of energy at the opponent.
Unknown Trainer's MetagrossPBK8Debut

Pokémon Adventures


Natu

Kadabra

Munna

Espeon
The foe is hit by a strong telekinetic force.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
KadabraKadabra holds its spoon out in front of its body and it can take control of the opponent.
Sabrina's KadabraZap! Zap! Zapdos!Debut
AlakazamAlakazam holds its spoons out like a cross and it fires a blast of psychic energy from them at the opponent.
Sabrina's AlakazamBang the Drum, SlowbroNone
EspeonEspeon fires a blast of psychic energy from its body at the opponent.
Red's VeeForretress of SolitudeNone
NatuNatu releases a blast of psychic energy from its body at the opponent, or Natu's pupils glow brightly and it can then control the opponent.
Crystal's NateeA Flaaffy KerfuffleNone
Will's NatuThe EscapeNone
LugiaAn aura of energy appears around the opponent and Lugia can control them with its mind.
The Masked Man's LugiaSandslash SurpriseNone
XatuXatu releases two beams of energy from its eyes at the opponent.
Will's XatuThe Last Battle VIINone
SlowkingSlowking controls the opponent with its mind, or Slowking raises its hands, sending a blast of psychic energy at the opponent.
Lorelei's SlowkingSome Things Are Better Left UnownNone
Charon's SlowkingThe Final Dimensional Duel IXNone
MewtwoMewtwo shoots a beam of energy from its hand at the opponent.
Blaine's MewtwoOnce More into the UnownNone
StarmieStarmie releases a vertical wave of psychic energy from its body that expands outwards until it hits the opponent, or Starmie releases a beam of psychic energy from the gem on the center of its body at the opponent.
Crystal's StarmieJust My Luck...ShuckleNone
DusclopsDusclops holds its hands out and fires a large, bright orb of energy at the opponent.
Emerald's DusclopsSneaky Like ShedinjaNone
SpiritombSpiritomb releases a sphere of psychic energy from its body at an attack. The ball of energy traps and freezes an attack inside it, or Spiritomb glances at an attack and a sphere of psychic energy appears around the attack, trapping and freezing it in place. Spiritomb can then pop the sphere like a bubble with its mind and the attack continues to go in the same direction as it was before.
Cynthia's SpiritombRing around the Roserade IINone
MunnaMunna looks into the sky and raises both of its arms in the air. It then releases two waves of psychic energy from its body at the opponent.
Black's MushaBattle at the DreamyardNone
DarmanitanZen Mode Darmanitan releases a wave of psychic energy from its body at the opponent.
N's DarmanitanThe Lesson Ends HereNone
GardevoirGardevoir uses psychic energy to manipulate the environment.
Diantha's GardevoirConnecting with GardevoirNone

Pokémon Colosseum Snatchers


Espeon

Metagross
The user attacks the opponent with Psychic energy.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
EspeonEspeon creates a barrier of energy around its body.
Wes's EspeonPCS1Debut
MetagrossMetagross fires an orb of energy from its body at the opponent.
Nascour's MetagrossPokémon Colosseum SnatchersNone

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys


Alakazam


The user delivers a psychic blast shaped as waves.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
AlakazamAlakazam places its spoons together and a wave-shaped blast is formed.
Black's borrowed AlakazamLet's Use Fighting Type Pokémon!!Debut

Pokémon: Yeah! I Got Pokémon!


Slowbro


The user uses telekinesis to lift the opponent in the air.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
SlowbroSlowbro waves its arms and lifts the opponent in the air.
A wild SlowbroA Mysterious and Formidable PokémonDebut
Shu's SlowbroGDZ78None
MewtwoMewtwo waves its arms and lifts the opponent in the air.
Shu's father's MewtwoGDZ41None

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team


Alakazam


The user delivers a psychic blast shaped as waves.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
AlakazamAlakazam places its spoons together releases a wave-shaped blast of psychic energy from them at the opponent.
Alakazam of Team A.C.T.Why I Became a Pokémon, The Answer Finally Revealed!!Debut

Pokémon Pocket Monsters


Mewtwo


The user controls the opponent with its psychic powers.
PokémonMethod
UserFirst Chapter Used InNotes
MewtwoMewtwo positions its eyes at the opponent, the opponent is then under Mewtwo's control.
Blue's MewtwoThe Revenge of Mewtwo!!Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

In other languages

LanguageTitle
CatalanPsíquic
ChineseCantonese精神強念Jīngsàhn Kèuhngnihm*
幻象術Waahnjeuhng Seuht*
精神念力Jīngsàhn Nihmlihk*
Mandarin精神強念 / 精神强念Jīngshén Qiángniàn*
幻象術Huànxiàng Shù
意念致动Yìniàn Zhìdòng*
CzechPsychický útok
DanishTelepati
DutchPsychisch
FinnishPsyko
Psykovoima (AG046)
FrenchPsyko
GermanPsychokinese
GreekΨυχισμόςPsychismós
Hebrewעל-חושיAl-Khushi
HindiसाइकिकPsychic*
मानसिक हमलाMansik Hamla
HungarianPszichócsapás
IndonesianPsikis
ItalianPsichico
Korean사이코키네시스Saikokinesisu
PolishPsychiczny Cios
PortugueseBrazilPsíquico (games, animated series, TCG, manga)
Efeitos Paranormais (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Poderes Mentais (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Poderes Paranormais (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
Paranormal (The Official Pokémon Handbook)
PortugalPsíquico
RomanianPsihic
RussianПсихокинезPsikhokinez
SerbianPsihički Napad
SpanishLatin AmericaFuerza Psíquica (games,AG091JN118,HZ076–present)
Psíquico (EP022AG087,JN120HZ016)
SpainPsíquico
SwedishPsykattack*
Mentalt anfall*
ThaiไซโคคิเนซิสPsychokinesis
TurkishPsişik
VietnameseNiệm Lực
Variations of the movePsychic
PsychicBug BuzzEarth PowerEnergy Ball
Generation ITMs
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Generation IHMs
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Generation IITMs
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26272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950
Generation IIHMs
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Generation IIITMs
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26272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950
Generation IIIHMs
0102030405060708RSE
Generation IVTMs
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2425262728293031323334353637383940414243444546
4748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869
7071727374757677787980818283848586878889909192
Generation IVHMs
01020304 • 05 (DPPtHGSS) •060708
Generation VTMs
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20212223242526272829303132333435363738
39404142434445464748495051525354555657
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77787980818283848586878889909192939495
Generation VHMs
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Generation VITMs
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5354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778
798081828384858687888990919293 • 94 (XYORAS) •9596979899100
Generation VIHMs
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Generation VIITMs
SMUSUM
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4142434445464748495051525354555657585960
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PE
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Generation VIIITMs
SwSh
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BDSP
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Generation VIIITRs (SwSh)
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8081828384858687888990919293949596979899
Generation IXTMs
SV
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039040041042043044045046047048049050051052053054055056057
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115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133
134135136137138139140141142143144145146147148149150151152
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Added inSV2.0.1
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187188189190191192193194195196197198199200201
Added inSV3.0.0
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216217218219220221222223224225226227228229
ZA
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Added inZA2.0.0
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146147148149150151152153154155156157158159160
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