Generation I Move
Psychic
Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
- 90Power
- 100%Accuracy
- 10PP
- 0Priority
Psychic Battle Data
- Type
- Psychic
- Category
- Special
- Power
- 90
- Accuracy
- 100%
- PP
- 10
- Priority
- 0
- Target
- Selected Pokémon
- Effect chance
- 10%
- Introduced
- Generation I
- Contest type
- Smart
Psychic Effect
Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
“The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.”
Target: One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Psychic Stat Changes
Has a 10% chance to change stats when it hits:
- Sp. Def▼ -1 stage
Psychic TM / HM
Taught by these machines:
- TM29Red & BlueYellowGold & SilverCrystalRuby & SapphireEmeraldFireRed & LeafGreenDiamond & PearlPlatinumHeartGold & SoulSilverBlack & WhiteColosseumXdBlack 2 & White 2X & YOmega Ruby & Alpha SapphireSun & MoonUltra Sun & Ultra Moon
- TM111Sword & Shield
- TM120Scarlet & Violet
Psychic In Other Generations
Psychic's values have changed over the years. Earlier games used:
| Game | Power | Acc. | PP | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gold & Silver | — | — | — | — |
Pokémon That Learn Psychic
239 Pokémon can learn Psychic.
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Psychic Questions & Answers
- What type is Psychic?
- Psychic is a Psychic-type special move.
- How much damage does Psychic do?
- Psychic has 90 base power and 100% accuracy.
- What does Psychic do?
- Inflicts regular damage. Has a chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.
- How many Pokémon can learn Psychic?
- 239 Pokémon can learn Psychic.
- What Pokémon can learn Psychic?
- Butterfree, Clefairy, Clefable, Jigglypuff, and Wigglytuff, and 234 more Pokémon can learn Psychic — the full list is above.