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'''Psycho Boost''' (Japanese: '''サイコブースト''' ''Psycho Boost'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Psychic}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. It is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Deoxys}} in the handheld games.
'''Psycho Boost''' (Japanese: '''サイコブースト''' ''Psycho Boost'') is a damage-dealing {{type|Psychic}} [[move]] introduced in [[Generation III]]. It is the [[signature move]] of {{p|Deoxys}}.


==Effect==
==Effect==
Psycho Boost inflicts damage, and lowers the user's {{stat|Special Attack}} stat by two stages.
Psycho Boost inflicts damage and lowers the user's {{stat|Special Attack}} stat by two stages.


==Description==
==Description==
{{movedesc|psychic}}
{{movedesc|psychic}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrev3|Colo}}{{gameabbrev3|XD}}|Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers <sc>Sp. Atk</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{gameabbrevss|Colo}}{{gameabbrevss|XD}}|Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers <sc>Sp. Atk</sc>.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|An intense attack that also sharply reduces the user’s <sc>Sp. Atk</sc> stat.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|FRLG}}|An intense attack that also sharply reduces the user's <sc>Sp. Atk</sc> stat.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}{{gameabbrev3|HGSS}}|The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack’s recoil sharply reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev4|DPPtHGSS}}|The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|BWB2W2}}|The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev5|BWB2W2}}|The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev3|XY}}|The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.}}
|}
|}
|}{{left clear}}
|}{{left clear}}
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===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
===By [[Level|leveling up]]===
{{Moveheader/Level|Psychic|3}}
{{Moveheader/Level|Psychic|3}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|Psychic|45|89|89|89|STAB='''}}
{{Moveentry/Level3|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|Psychic|45|89|89|{{tt|89|XY}}<br>{{tt|67|ORAS}}|STAB='''}}
{{Movefooter|Psychic|3}}
{{Movefooter|Psychic|3}}


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{{Moveentryspecial|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|Psychic|[[M10|10th Movie]] [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#10th Movie Deoxys|Event]]<br>[[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Deoxys|GameStop Event]]<br>[[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo of Korea Deoxys|Nintendo of Korea]]|'''|||50}}
{{Moveentryspecial|386|Deoxys|1|Psychic|Psychic|[[M10|10th Movie]] [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#10th Movie Deoxys|Event]]<br>[[List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#GameStop Deoxys|GameStop Event]]<br>[[List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Nintendo of Korea Deoxys|Nintendo of Korea]]|'''|||50}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}
{{Learnlist/footer}}
==In other games==
===Description===
{{movedesc|Psychic}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevmd|RB}}|Inflicts damage on the target. However, it also lowers the user's Special Attack by two levels.}}
|}
|}{{left clear}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
{{moveanime|type=psychic|gen=The user forms a glowing ball of energy and shoots it at the foe.|image1=Deoxys purple crystal Psycho Boost.png|image1p=Deoxys (M07)|image2=Deoxys Psycho Boost.png|image2p=Deoxys}}
{{moveanime|type=psychic|gen=The user forms a glowing ball of energy and shoots it at the foe.|image1=Deoxys purple crystal Psycho Boost.png|image1p=Deoxys (M07)|image2=Deoxys Psycho Boost.png|image2p=Deoxys}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=386A|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Deoxys creates a glowing multi-colored ball of energy within its tentacles and throws it at the opponent.}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=386A|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Deoxys creates a glowing multi-colored ball of energy within its tentacles and throws it at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=psychic|user=Deoxys (M07)|user1=Deoxys (Purple Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=psychic|user=Deoxys (M07)|user1=Deoxys (Purple Crystal)|startcode=M07|startname=Destiny Deoxys|notes=Debut}}
{{movebtm|type=psychic|user=Deoxys (Pokémon)|user1=A wild Deoxys|startcode=AG171|startname=Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis! (Part 1)}}
{{movebtm|type=psychic|user=Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Deoxys|user1=A wild Deoxys|startcode=AG171|startname=Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis! (Part 1)}}
 
===In Pokémon Generations===
{{moveanime|type=psychic|gen=The user forms a glowing ball of energy and shoots it at the foe.|image1=Deoxys Power Boost PG.png|image1p=Deoxys}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=386A|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Deoxys creates a glowing multi-colored ball of energy within its tentacles and throws it at the opponent.}}
{{movebtm|type=psychic|user=Player character|user1=Trainer's Deoxys|startcode=PG09|startname=The Scoop|notes=Debut}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{movemanga|type=psychic|exp=yes|gen=The user forms a glowing ball of energy and shoots it at foe.|image1=Entity Two Psycho Boost.png|image1p=Deoxys's Attack Forme|image2=Entity Two Psycho Boost PS279.png|image2p=Deoxys}}
{{movemanga|type=psychic|exp=yes|gen=The user forms a glowing ball of energy and shoots it at foe.|image1=Organism No 2 Attack Forme Psycho Boost.png|image1p=Deoxys's Attack Forme|image2=Organism No 2 Normal Forme Psycho Boost.png|image2p=Deoxys's Normal Forme}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=386|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Deoxys holds its arms up and a large ball of energy forms in between it. Deoxys then absorbs the energy ball into the crystal on its chest and fires an even larger ball of energy with a powerful aura around it from its chest at the opponent.}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=386|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Deoxys holds its arms up and a large ball of energy forms in between it. Deoxys then absorbs the energy ball into the crystal on its chest and fires an even larger ball of energy with a powerful aura around it from its chest at the opponent.}}
{{movemid|type=psychic|user=Deoxys (Adventures)|user1=Entity Two|startcode=PS279|startname=Don't Doubt Deoxys|notes=Debut}}
{{movemid|type=psychic|user=Deoxys (Adventures)#Organism No. 2|user1=Organism No. 2|startcode=PS279|startname=Don't Doubt Deoxys|notes=Debut}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=386A|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Deoxys puts its tentacles together in front of its body and a mass of energy forms in between them. It then bends its body backwards and holds its tentacles around the orb of energy like a cannon. It then fires the orb at the opponent.}}
{{movep|type=psychic|ms=386A|pkmn=Deoxys|method=Deoxys puts its tentacles together in front of its body and a mass of energy forms in between them. It then bends its body backwards and holds its tentacles around the orb of energy like a cannon. It then fires the orb at the opponent.}}
{{movebtmManga|type=psychic|user=Deoxys (Adventures)|user1=Entity Two|startcode=PS293|startname=The Fake Aurora}}
{{movebtmManga|type=psychic|user=Deoxys (Adventures)#Organism No. 2|user1=Organism No. 2|startcode=PS293|startname=Down-for-the-Count Deoxys}}


===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
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B2W2=Psycho Boost B2W2|
B2W2=Psycho Boost B2W2|
PMDRB=Psycho Boost PMD RB|
PMDRB=Psycho Boost PMD RB|
}}
{{Movegen|
type=Psychic|
Colo=Psycho Boost Colo|
XD=Psycho Boost XD|
}}
}}


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[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Signature moves]]
[[Category:Moves that can lower the user's Special Attack]]
[[Category:Moves that can lower the user's Special Attack]]
[[Category:Moves learned by purification]]


[[de:Psyschub]]
[[de:Psyschub]]
[[es:Psicoataque]]
[[fr:Psycho Boost]]
[[fr:Psycho Boost]]
[[it:Psicoslancio (mossa)]]
[[it:Psicoslancio (mossa)]]
[[ja:サイコブースト]]
[[ja:サイコブースト]]
[[pl:Psycho Boost]]
[[pl:Psycho Boost]]
[[pt:Psycho Boost]]
[[zh:精神提升（招式）]]
[[zh:精神提升（技能）]]

Revision as of 18:34, 28 October 2016

Psycho Boost
サイコブースト Psycho Boost
File:Psycho Boost.png
File:Psycho Boost 2.png
Type  Psychic
Category  Special
PP  5 (max. 8)
Power  140
Accuracy  90%
Priority  {{{priority}}}
Target
Foe Foe Foe
Self Ally Ally
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.

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.
DPPtHGSS 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 The user attacks the target at full power. The attack's recoil harshly lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Type Level
I II III IV V VI
386 Deoxys Deoxys Psychic Psychic 45 89 89 89
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 Type Obtained with
0249 249 Lugia Psychic Flying Purified in XD: Gale of Darkness
Bold indicates a Pokémon which gets STAB from this move.
Italic indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form gets STAB
from this move.


Generation IV

#   Pokémon Type Obtained with
0386 386 DeoxysLv.50 Psychic Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs - Deoxys and the Odd Temple
Bold indicates a Pokémon which gets STAB from this move.
Italic indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form gets STAB
from this move.


By event

Generation IV

#   Pokémon Type Obtained with
0386 386 DeoxysLv.50 Psychic 10th Movie Event
GameStop Event
Nintendo of Korea
Bold indicates a Pokémon which gets STAB from this move.
Italic indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form gets STAB
from this move.


In other games

Description

Games Description
MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. However, it also lowers the user's Special Attack by two levels.


In the anime

In the main series

Deoxys purple crystal Psycho Boost.png
Deoxys (M07)
Deoxys Psycho Boost.png
Deoxys
The user forms a glowing ball of energy and shoots it at the foe.
Pokémon Method
User First Used In Notes
Deoxys Deoxys creates a glowing multi-colored ball of energy within its tentacles and throws it at the opponent.
Deoxys (Purple Crystal) Destiny Deoxys Debut
A wild Deoxys Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis! (Part 1) None


In Pokémon Generations

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


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga


In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga


In other generations

Psycho Boost III.png Psycho Boost DPPt.png Psycho Boost HGSS.png Psycho Boost BW.png
Generation III DPPt HGSS BW
Psycho Boost B2W2.png Psycho Boost PMD RB.png
B2W2 MD: Red and Blue
Psycho Boost Colo.png Psycho Boost XD.png
Colosseum XD

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 精神提升 Jīngshen Tíshēng
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Psycho Bol
France Flag.png French Psycho Boost
Germany Flag.png German Psyschub
Greece Flag.png Greek Ψυχική Επιτάχυνση
Italy Flag.png Italian Psicoslancio
South Korea Flag.png Korean 사이코부스트 Psycho Boost
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Impulso Psíquico
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Psihičko Pojačanje
Spanish CELAC Flag.png Latin America Psico-impulso
Spain Flag.png Spain Psicoataque


Variations of the move Overheat
SpecialIC HOME.png Overheat • Draco Meteor • Leaf Storm • Fleur Cannon
Formerly a variation
SpecialIC HOME.png Psycho Boost


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