Kinesis is a Psychic-type move introduced in Generation 1.
Values by generation
From PokeAPI's change history. Up to Generation 3, physical or special depends on the type. Highlighted cells changed from the previous generation.
| Generation | Type | Category | Power | Accuracy | PP | Priority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 | Psychic | Status | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Psychic | Status | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Psychic | Status | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Psychic | Status | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Psychic | Status | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Psychic | Status | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Psychic | Status | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Psychic | Status | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Psychic | Status | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | Reduces the foe's accuracy. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Distracts the foe. May lower accuracy. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The user distracts the foe by bending a spoon. It may lower accuracy. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The user distracts the foe by bending a spoon. It may lower the target’s accuracy. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. It lowers the target’s accuracy. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! · Sword / Shield | The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. This lowers the target’s accuracy. |
Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)