Psywave 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 | Special | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 2 | Psychic | Special | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 3 | Psychic | Special | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Psychic | Special | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Psychic | Special | — | 80 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Gold / Silver · Crystal | An attack with variable power. |
|---|---|
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Attacks with a psychic wave of varying intensity. |
| FireRed / LeafGreen | The foe is attacked with an odd, hot energy wave that varies in intensity. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The foe is attacked with an odd, hot energy wave. The attack varies in intensity. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 · X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | The target is attacked with an odd psychic wave. The attack varies in intensity. |
| Sword / Shield | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
TM / HM
| Red / Green · Blue · Red / Blue · Yellow | TM46 |
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Pokémon that learn it
All versions combined; see each Pokémon's page for game-by-game details.
By level up (2)
By TM / HM (3)
Sources : PokeAPI (moves, move_changelog, move_flavor_text, pokemon_moves, machines)