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{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{tt|*|Prior to Version 1.3.0}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSPLA}}|The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}<br>{{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}<br>{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{tt|*|Prior to Version 1.3.0}}{{gameabbrev8|BDSPLA}}|The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{tt|*|Version 1.3.0 onward}}<br>{{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{tt|*|Prior to Version 3.0.0}}|This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}{{tt|*|Version 1.3.0 onward}}<br>{{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{tt|*|Prior to Version 3.0.0}}|This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{tt|*|Version 3.0.0 onward}}|The user whips up a storm of leaves around the target. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev9|SV}}{{tt|*|Version 3.0.0 onward}}|The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
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==Learnset==
==Learnset==
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Movehead/Level|Psychic|3}}
{{Movehead/Games|Psychic|g1=none|g2=none|g7=1|g7g={{gameabbrev7|SMUSUM}}|g8=1|g8g={{gameabbrev8|BDSP}}}}
{{Moveentry/7|0386|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|45|89|89|89{{sup/6|XY}}<br>67{{sup/6|ORAS}}|67|67{{sup/8|BDSP}}|67|STAB='''|form=Normal Forme}}
{{Moveentry/7|0386|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|form=All forms|45|89|89|89{{sup/6|XY}}<br>67{{sup/6|ORAS}}|67|67|67|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/7|0386|formsig=A|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|45|89|89|89{{sup/6|XY}}<br>67{{sup/6|ORAS}}|67|67{{sup/8|BDSP}}|67|STAB='''|form=Attack Forme}}
{{Moveentry/7|0386|formsig=D|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|45|89|89|89{{sup/6|XY}}<br>67{{sup/6|ORAS}}|67|67{{sup/8|BDSP}}|67|STAB='''|form=Defense Forme}}
{{Moveentry/7|0386|formsig=S|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|45|89|89|89{{sup/6|XY}}<br>67{{sup/6|ORAS}}|67|67{{sup/8|BDSP}}|67|STAB='''|form=Speed Forme}}
{{Movefoot|Psychic|7}}
{{Movefoot|Psychic|7}}


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====[[Generation IV]]====
====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Psychic}}
{{Movehead/Special|Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/1|0386|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] - ''[[Ranger Net#Deoxys and the Odd Temple|Deoxys and the Odd Temple]]''|STAB='''|form=Normal Forme|note=Lv.&nbsp;50}}
{{Moveentry/1|0386|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] - ''[[Ranger Net#Deoxys and the Odd Temple|Deoxys and the Odd Temple]]''|STAB='''|form=All forms|note=Lv.&nbsp;50}}
{{Moveentry/1|0386|formsig=A|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] - ''[[Ranger Net#Deoxys and the Odd Temple|Deoxys and the Odd Temple]]''|STAB='''|form=Attack Forme|note=Lv.&nbsp;50}}
{{Moveentry/1|0386|formsig=D|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] - ''[[Ranger Net#Deoxys and the Odd Temple|Deoxys and the Odd Temple]]''|STAB='''|form=Defense Forme|note=Lv.&nbsp;50}}
{{Moveentry/1|0386|formsig=S|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|[[Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs]] - ''[[Ranger Net#Deoxys and the Odd Temple|Deoxys and the Odd Temple]]''|STAB='''|form=Speed Forme|note=Lv.&nbsp;50}}
{{Movefoot|Psychic|1}}
{{Movefoot|Psychic|1}}


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====[[Generation IV]]====
====[[Generation IV]]====
{{Movehead/Special|Psychic}}
{{Movehead/Special|Psychic}}
{{Moveentry/1|0386|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)|10th Movie Deoxys}}<br>{{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)|GameStop Deoxys}}<br>{{DL|List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)|Nintendo of Korea Deoxys}}|STAB='''|note=Lv.&nbsp;50|form=Normal Forme}}
{{Moveentry/1|0386|Deoxys|type=Psychic|1|No Eggs Discovered|No Eggs Discovered|{{DL|List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|10th Movie Deoxys}}<br>{{DL|List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|GameStop Deoxys}}<br>{{DL|List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV|Nintendo of Korea Deoxys}}|STAB='''|note=Lv.&nbsp;50|form=Normal Forme}}
{{Movefoot|Psychic|1}}
{{Movefoot|Psychic|1}}


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Psycho Boost deals damage. The user's {{stat|Special Attack}} is then decreased by two stages.
Psycho Boost deals damage. The user's {{stat|Special Attack}} is then decreased by two stages.


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===[[Pokémon GO]]===
===[[Pokémon GO]]===
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===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{psychic color}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; text-align:center"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; background:#{{psychic color}}; border:3px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; text-align:center; width:80%"
|- style="background: #{{psychic color light}}"
|- style="background: #{{psychic color light}}"
! style="width: 50px"|{{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}
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! style="width: 50px"|Move Gauge
! {{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}
! style="width: 50px"|MP
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! style="width: 50px"|Base {{color2|000|Power}}
! MP<br>(uses)
! style="width: 50px"|Max {{color2|000|Power}}
! Base {{color2|000|power}}
! style="width: 50px"|{{color2|000|Accuracy}}
! Max {{color2|000|power}}
! style="width: 70px"|Target
! {{color2|000|Accuracy}}
! style="width: 50px"|Effect Tag
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! style="width: 250px"|Description
! Effect tag
! style="width: 280px"|Playable Users
! Description
! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Playable {{color2|000|Sync pair|sync pair(s)}}
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| rowspan="2" align="center" style="background:#{{Special color}}"|{{color2|FFF|Special move|Special}}
| rowspan=2 | Psycho Boost
|4
| rowspan=2 align="center" style="background:#{{Special color}}"|{{color2|FFF|Special move|Special}}
|—
| 4
|200
| rowspan=2 | —
|240
| rowspan=2 | 200
|90%
| rowspan=2 | 240
|An opponent
| rowspan=2 | 90%
|—
| rowspan=2 | An opponent
|Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks.
| rowspan=2 | —
|[[Sygna suit|Sygna Suit]] {{mas|Steven}} & {{p|Deoxys}}<br><small>(in [[Steven (Masters)#Attack Forme|Attack Forme{{tt|*|after using the move “Attack!”}}]], [[Steven (Masters)#Defense Forme|Defense Forme{{tt|*|after using the move “Defend!”}}]], or [[Steven (Masters)#Speed Forme|Speed Forme{{tt|*|after using the move “Faster!”}}]])</small>
| rowspan=2 | Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks.
|- style="background:#{{psychic color light}}"
|{{sync|Steven|Deoxys|sygna=y}} <small>({{form|Deoxys|Attack Forme, Defense Forme, and Speed Forme}})</small>
|- style="background:#{{white color light}}"
|3
|3
|
|{{sync|Steven|Deoxys|sygna=y}} <small>({{form|Deoxys|Normal Forme}}, only after using "Try This!")</small>
|200
|- style="background:#{{psychic color dark}}"
|240
! colspan=12 |{{color2|FFF|Sync move}}
|90%
|- style="background: #{{psychic color light}}"
|An opponent
!Name
|—
!{{color2|000|Damage category|Category}}
|Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks.
!colspan="2" |State
|Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys <small>(in {{DL|Steven (Masters)|Deoxys (All Formes)|Normal Forme{{tt|*|after using the move “Try This!”}}}})</small>
!Base {{color2|000|power}}
!Max {{color2|000|power}}
!colspan="2" |Target
!Effect tag
!Description
!Playable {{color2|000|sync pair}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" rowspan=3 | Space Rocks Psycho Boost
| rowspan=3 align="center" style="background:#{{Special color}}"|{{color2|FFF|Special move|Special}}
| colspan=2 | Default
| 200
| 240
| colspan=2 rowspan=3 | An opponent
| rowspan=3 | —
| rowspan=2 | The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the power of this attack.
| style="{{roundybr|5px}}" rowspan=3 | {{sync|Steven|Deoxys|sygna=y}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| colspan=2 | '''6★ EX'''
| rowspan=2 | '''300'''
| rowspan=2 | '''360'''
|- style="background:#fff"
| colspan=2 | '''6★ EX with EX role'''
| '''The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.'''
|}
|}
Notes:
*'''Psycho Boost:'''
** {{sync|Steven|Deoxys|sygna=y}}'s passive {{mas|skill}} {{sk|Downside Up}} makes this move boost their Sp. Atk by two stat ranks after use, instead of lowering it.
*'''Space Rocks Psycho Boost:'''
** {{sync|Steven|Deoxys|sygna=y}} have the passive {{mas|skill}} {{sk|Expanded Sync}} in Attack Forme, which makes their sync move target all opponents.


===Description===
===Description===
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|pt_br=Impulso Psíquico
|pt_br=Impulso Psíquico
|pt_eu=Psicobola
|pt_eu=Psicobola
|es_la=Psico-impulso
|es_la=Psicoimpulso
|es_eu=Psicoataque
|es_eu=Psicoataque
|sr=Psihičko Pojačanje
|sr=Psihičko Pojačanje

Revision as of 03:17, 14 September 2024

Psycho Boost
サイコブースト Psycho Boost
Type  Psychic
Category  Special
PP  5 (max. 8)
Power  140
Accuracy  90%
Priority  0
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation III
Condition  Smart
Appeal  6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥
Jam  0  
After this move, the user is more easily startled.
Condition  Smart
Appeal  2 ♥♥
Earn +3 if the Pokémon that just went hit max Voltage.
Condition  Clever
Appeal  6 ♥♥♥♥♥♥
Jamming  0  
A very appealing move, but after using this move, the user is more easily startled.

Psycho Boost (Japanese: サイコブースト Psycho Boost) is a damage-dealing Psychic-type move introduced in Generation III. It is the signature move of Deoxys.

Effect

Psycho Boost inflicts damage and lowers the user's Special Attack stat by two stages.

Psycho Boost can be used as the second move of a Pokémon Contest combination, with the user gaining 6 bonus appeal points if Calm Mind was used in the previous turn.

Generation VIII

Pokémon Sword and Shield

Psycho Boost cannot be selected in a battle.

Generation IX

In Versions 1.0 to 2.0.2 of Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Psycho Boost could not be selected in a battle. Starting with Version 3.0.0, it is usable and functions the same as it did in previous generations.

Description

Games Description
RSEColoXD Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk.
FRLG An intense attack that also sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
DPPtHGSSPBR The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
BWB2W2 The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
XYORAS
SMUSUM
SwSh*BDSPLA
The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.
SwSh*
SV*
This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.
SV* The user attacks the target with all its might. The recoil from this move harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0386 Deoxys
Deoxys
All forms
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 45 89 89 89XY
67ORAS
67 67 67
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.


Special move

Generation III

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0249 Lugia
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered Purified Shadow PokémonXD
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.


Generation IV

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0386 Deoxys
DeoxysLv. 50
All forms
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs - Deoxys and the Odd Temple
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 IV

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0386 Deoxys
DeoxysLv. 50
Normal Forme
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 10th Movie Deoxys
GameStop Deoxys
Nintendo of Korea Deoxys
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 Mystery Dungeon series

Psycho Boost deals damage. The user's Special Attack is then decreased by two stages.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB 28 - 8 - 90% - Front Enemy No
MDTDS 44 - 5 - 88% - Front Enemy No
BSL 44 - 5 - 88% - Front Enemy No
SMD 40 50 10 30 92% 98% 4 tiles away Enemy Yes
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon GO

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Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
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In Pokémon GO, Psycho Boost is a Charged Attack that has been available since October 1, 2018.

 Psycho Boost
Charged Attack
Gyms & Raids
Power 70
Energy cost 50
Duration 4 seconds
Damage window 3.5 - 4 seconds
Trainer Battles
Power 70
Energy cost 35
Secondary effect 2 Attack
Effect chance 100%
Eligible Pokémon:
Standard eligibility
DeoxysDeoxysDeoxysDeoxys
By Elite Charged TM
By GO Snapshot
Smeargle
Smeargle
As Shadow Pokémon
As Purified Pokémon
Formerly eligible
None

Updates

Trainer Battles
  • December 11, 2019
    • Energy cost: 40 → 35
    • Secondary effect added

Pokémon Rumble Rush

Psycho Boost
★★★★★
Attack power 51.53108
Charge time 0.58 seconds
Range type Circular (ranged)
Number of hits 1
Number of projectiles 1
Critical hit rate 1.5%
Additional effect Lowers the user's Attack

Pokémon Masters EX

Name Category Move gauge cost MP
(uses)
Base power Max power Accuracy Target Effect tag Description Playable sync pair(s)
Psycho Boost Special 4 200 240 90% An opponent Lowers the user's Sp. Atk by two stat ranks. Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys (Attack Forme, Defense Forme, and Speed Forme)
3 Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys (Normal Forme, only after using "Try This!")
Sync move
Name Category State Base power Max power Target Effect tag Description Playable sync pair
Space Rocks Psycho Boost Special Default 200 240 An opponent The more the user's stats are raised, the greater the power of this attack. Sygna Suit Steven & Deoxys
6★ EX 300 360
6★ EX with EX role The sync buff is doubled the first time a sync move is used.

Notes:

Description

Games Description
MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. However, it also lowers the user's Special Attack by two levels.
MDTDS Inflicts damage on the target. But it also reduces the user's Special Attack by 2 levels.
BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる ただし じぶんのとくこうが 2だんかい さがってしまう
MDGtI UNUSED
SMD It damages a Pokémon, even one far away. But it also sharply lowers your Sp. Atk. The stat returns to normal when you go to the next floor or step on a Wonder Tile.


In the anime

Main series


Attack Forme Deoxys (M07)

Attack Forme Deoxys (AG171)
The user forms a glowing ball of energy and shoots it at the opponent.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Deoxys Attack Forme Deoxys creates a glowing multi-colored ball of energy in between its tentacles and fires it at the opponent.
Deoxys (Purple Crystal) Destiny Deoxys Debut
Deoxys (anime) Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis! (Part 1) None


Pokémon Generations


Attack Forme Deoxys


The user forms a glowing ball of energy and shoots it at the opponent.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Deoxys Attack Forme Deoxys creates a glowing multi-colored ball of energy in between its tentacles and fires it at the opponent.
Trainer's Deoxys The Scoop Debut


In the manga

Pokémon Adventures


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 精神突進 Jīngsàhn Dahtjeun *
精神提升 Jīngsàhn Tàihsīng *
Mandarin 精神突進 / 精神突进 Jīngshén Tūjìn *
精神提升 Jīngshen Tíshēng *
Dutch Psycho Bol
French Psycho-BoostVIII+
Psycho BoostIIIVII
German Psyschub
Greek Ψυχική Επιτάχυνση
Italian Psicoslancio
Korean 사이코부스트 Saikobuseuteu
Portuguese Brazil Impulso Psíquico
Portugal Psicobola
Serbian Psihičko Pojačanje
Spanish Latin America Psicoimpulso
Spain Psicoataque
Thai ไซโคบูสท์
Vietnamese Khuếch Đại Siêu Linh


Variations of the move Overheat
OverheatDraco MeteorLeaf StormFleur Cannon
Formerly a variation
Psycho Boost


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