Psycho Boost is a Psychic-type move introduced in Generation 3.
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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 3 | Psychic | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 4 | Psychic | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 5 | Psychic | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 6 | Psychic | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 7 | Psychic | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 8 | Psychic | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | +0 |
| Generation 9 | Psychic | Special | 140 | 90 | 5 | +0 |
In-game descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire · Emerald | Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK. |
|---|---|
| FireRed / LeafGreen | An intense attack that also sharply reduces the user’s SP. ATK stat. |
| Diamond / Pearl · Platinum · HeartGold / SoulSilver | The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Black / White · Black 2 / White 2 | The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| X / Y · Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire · Sun / Moon · Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon · Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! | The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Sword / Shield | This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered. |
| Legends: Arceus | The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
| Scarlet / Violet | This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered. |
| Scarlet: The Indigo Disk / Violet: The Indigo Disk | The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat. |
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)