Psychic Terrain (move)

Psychic Terrain サイコフィールド Psycho Field

Battles Type  Psychic Category  Status PP  10 (max. 16) Power  — Accuracy  —% Priority  0 Does not make contact Not affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Not affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Both Sides: Affects the entire field

Availability Introduced  Generation VII TM91 in Pokémon Sword and Shield TM138 in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

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On Smogon's Movedex: Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Psychic Terrain (Japanese: サイコフィールド Psycho Field) is a non-damaging Psychic-type move introduced in Generation VII. It was TM91 in Pokémon Sword and Shield, and is TM138 in Generation IX.

Effect

Generation VII

Psychic Terrain creates terrain that envelops the field and replaces the background environment and any other terrain that is already in effect. The terrain fades after five turns.

This terrain has the following effects on Pokémon that are on the ground and not in the semi-invulnerable turn of a move.

• It boosts the power of Psychic-type moves used by affected Pokémon by 50% (regardless of whether the target of the move is affected by Psychic Terrain).
• Affected Pokémon become immune to opponents' moves with increased priority (including moves boosted by Prankster, Gale Wings, or Triage).
  • Moves that target all Pokémon (except Perish Song, Flower Shield, and Rototiller) and moves that target all adjacent foes cannot be blocked by Psychic Terrain even if they become priority moves.
• Nature Power becomes Psychic.
• Secret Power uses the animation of Confusion and may lower its target's Speed.
• Camouflage causes the user to become Psychic-type.

When a Pokémon with the Ability Psychic Surge enters battle, Psychic Terrain is automatically created. Upon successfully doing damage, Genesis Supernova creates Psychic Terrain on the field.

If a Pokémon is holding a Psychic Seed while the field is Psychic Terrain, it consumes the Psychic Seed and its Special Defense is increased by one stage (even if it is not otherwise affected by the terrain). If a Terrain Extender is held when Psychic Terrain is used, the terrain will last 8 turns instead of 5.

If powered up by a Psychium Z into Z-Psychic Terrain, the user's Special Attack stat rises by one stage.

Generation VIII onwards

Psychic Terrain now:

• Boosts the power of Psychic-type moves used by affected Pokémon by 30% instead of the previous 50%.
• Boosts the power of Expanding Force by 1.5×, and if the setting is a Double Battle, the move's target will be changed to hit both opposing Pokémon.
• Changes Terrain Pulse's type to Psychic and doubles its base power from 50 to 100.
• Changes Pokémon with Mimicry to Psychic-type.

Psychic Terrain is automatically created when Max Mindstorm is used.

Description

Games Description SMUSUMPE SwShLA SV This protects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and powers up Psychic-type moves for five turns. BDSP This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						VII	VIII	IX
						SMUSUM	SwSh	SV
0518		Musharna		Field		Field	1	1
0606		Beheeyem		Human-Like		Human-Like	1	1
0786		Tapu Lele		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	1	75
0826		Orbeetle		Bug		Bug		48
0876		Indeedee All forms		Fairy		Fairy		50	50
0898		Calyrex		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		−	40
0898		Calyrex Ice Rider		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		−	40*
0898		Calyrex Shadow Rider		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		−	40
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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.

By TM

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Compatibility
						VIII	IX
						SwSh TM91	SV TM138
0026		Raichu Alolan Form		Field	Fairy	−	✔
0063		Abra		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔
0064		Kadabra		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔
0065		Alakazam		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔
0078		Rapidash Galarian Form		Field		Field	✔
0079		Slowpoke		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔
0079		Slowpoke Galarian Form		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔
0080		Slowbro		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔
0080		Slowbro Galarian Form		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔
0096		Drowzee		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔
0097		Hypno		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔
0103		Exeggutor		Grass		Grass	−	✔
0103		Exeggutor Alolan Form		Grass		Grass	−	✔
0122		Mr. Mime		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔
0122		Mr. Mime Galarian Form		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔
0124		Jynx		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔
0150		Mewtwo		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔
0151		Mew		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔
0196		Espeon		Field		Field	−	✔
0199		Slowking		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔
0199		Slowking Galarian Form		Monster	Water 1	✔	✔
0203		Girafarig		Field		Field		✔
0251		Celebi		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔
0280		Ralts		Human-Like	Amorphous	−	✔
0281		Kirlia		Human-Like	Amorphous	−	✔
0282		Gardevoir		Human-Like	Amorphous	✔	✔
0307		Meditite		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔
0308		Medicham		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔
0325		Spoink		Field		Field		✔
0326		Grumpig		Field		Field		✔
0337		Lunatone		Mineral		Mineral	✔
0338		Solrock		Mineral		Mineral	✔
0343		Baltoy		Mineral		Mineral	✔
0344		Claydol		Mineral		Mineral	✔
0386		Deoxys All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔
0436		Bronzor		Mineral		Mineral	−	✔
0437		Bronzong		Mineral		Mineral	✔	✔
0439		Mime Jr.		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔
0475		Gallade		Human-Like	Amorphous	−	✔
0488		Cresselia		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	−	✔
0493		Arceus All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔
0518		Musharna		Field		Field	✔
0577		Solosis		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔
0578		Duosion		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔
0579		Reuniclus		Amorphous		Amorphous	✔	✔
0606		Beheeyem		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔
0628		Braviary Hisuian Form		Flying		Flying		✔
0653		Fennekin		Field		Field		✔
0654		Braixen		Field		Field		✔
0655		Delphox		Field		Field		✔
0678		Meowstic All forms		Field		Field	✔	✔
0720		Hoopa All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔
0765		Oranguru		Field		Field	✔	✔
0779		Bruxish		Water 2		Water 2		✔
0786		Tapu Lele		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔
0825		Dottler		Bug		Bug	✔
0826		Orbeetle		Bug		Bug	✔
0856		Hatenna		Fairy		Fairy	−	✔
0857		Hattrem		Fairy		Fairy	−	✔
0858		Hatterene		Fairy		Fairy	−	✔
0866		Mr. Rime		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔
0876		Indeedee All forms		Fairy		Fairy	✔	✔
0898		Calyrex All forms		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔
0936		Armarouge		Human-Like		Human-Like		✔
0954		Rabsca		Bug		Bug		✔
0955		Flittle		Flying		Flying		✔
0956		Espathra		Flying		Flying		✔
0976		Veluza		Water 2		Water 2		✔
0981		Farigiraf		Field		Field		✔
0985		Scream Tail		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔
1006		Iron Valiant		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔
1010		Iron Leaves		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔
1015		Munkidori		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Egg Move
						VII
						SMUSUM
0063		Abra		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔USUM
0096		Drowzee		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔USUM
0203		Girafarig		Field		Field	✔USUM
0439		Mime Jr.		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔USUM
0653		Fennekin		Field		Field	✔USUM
0765		Oranguru		Field		Field	✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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.

By event

Generation VII

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0765		Oranguru		Field		Field	Easter Egg Oranguru Korean Egg Oranguru
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB 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 Masters EX

Name	Category	Move gauge cost	MP (uses)	Base power	Max power	Accuracy	Target	Effect tag	Description	Playable sync pair(s)
Psychic Terrain	Status	2	2	—	—	—%	Entire field	—	Turns the field of play's terrain into Psychic Terrain.	Bianca & Musharna Sygna Suit Lana & Tapu Lele Scottie/Bettie & EspeonEgg

In the anime

Tapu Lele Mr. Rime
The user creates a terrain that increases the power of Psychic-type moves.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Used In		Notes
	Tapu Lele extends its arms and creates a purple dome of energy that surrounds it and its opponent.
Tapu Lele (anime)	Rising from the Ruins!		Debut
	The eyes on Mr. Rime's belly emit a bright yellow glow that expands outward. A light purple dome of energy then emerges from Mr. Rime's body and surrounds the battlefield, increasing the power of Psychic-type moves. Also, as Mr. Rime moves across the battlefield, it leaves a pinkish trail of energy wherever it goes. Lastly, if the terrain receives enough damage, it will disappear.
Leon's Mr. Rime	A Flood of Torrential Gains!		None

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Tapu Lele
The user creates a peculiar terrain that boosts the power of Psychic-type moves.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Tapu Lele extends its arms and creates a glowing field underneath it. This field boosts the power of Psychic-type attacks.
A wild Tapu Lele	Unleashing the Incredible Z-Move		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 精神場地 Jīngsàhn Chèuhngdeih Mandarin 精神場地 / 精神场地 Jīngshén Chǎngdì Czech Psychický terén French Champ Psychique German Psychofeld Italian Campo Psichico Korean 사이코필드 Saikopildeu Polish Psychiczny Teren Portuguese Brazil Terreno Psíquico Portugal Campo Psíquico Russian Ментальное Поле Mental'noye Pole Spanish Campo Psíquico

Moves that change terrain
Grassy Terrain • Misty Terrain • Electric Terrain • Psychic Terrain

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