Move profile

Psycho Boost Pokemon Move

Debut: Generation III

Psychic

Power

140

Accuracy

Priority

Battle context

Damage class

Special

Target

Selected Pokemon

Flavor text

Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers SP. ATK.

Effect

Lowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.

Move mechanics

Introduced in Generation III.

How to get Psycho Boost

Psycho Boost learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 5 of 5 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.

Level up · 4 species in sample

Deoxys Attack · Lv 89 Deoxys Defense · Lv 89 Deoxys Normal · Lv 89 Deoxys Speed · Lv 89

Species that learn it

5 Pokémon can learn Psycho Boost in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.

Deoxys Attack Deoxys Defense Deoxys Normal Deoxys Speed Lugia

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