Psycho Boost
| Generation: | III |
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Battle Data
| Type: | 
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| Category | 
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| Power: | 140 |
| Accuracy: | 90% |
| PP: | 5*, max: ? |
| Affects: | Selected Target |
| Secondary Effect: | Lowers the user's Sp. Atk stat |
| Priority: | 0 |
| Contact: | No |
Affected by
| Magic Coat: | No |
|---|---|
| Magic Bounce: | |
| Bright Powder: | Yes |
| Protect/Detect: | Yes |
| Snatch: | No |
| Mirror Move: | |
| King's Rock: | Yes |
Psycho Boost (サイコ ブースト Psychoboost) is a Psychic-type move introduced in Generation III. It is the signature move of Deoxys.
Effect
In Battle
The user attacks the foe at full power. The attack's recoil sharply reduces the user's Sp. Atk stat.
Contests
After this move, the user is more easily startled.
Super Contests
Earn +3 if the that just went hit max voltage.
Learnset
Generation III
By Leveling Up
| By Leveling Up | ||
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Normal Forme) | Psychic | 45 (RS) |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | Psychic | 45 (FR) |
| Deoxys (Defense Forme) | Psychic | 45 (LG) |
| Deoxys (Speed Forme) | Psychic | 45 (E) |
| * Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move | ||
By Purification
| By Purification | ||
| Pokémon | Type | Game |
|---|---|---|
| Lugia | Psychic/ | XD |
| * Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move | ||
Generation IV
By Leveling Up
| By Leveling Up | ||
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Normal Forme) | Psychic | 89 |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | Psychic | 89 |
| Deoxys (Defense Forme) | Psychic | 89 |
| Deoxys (Speed Forme) | Psychic | 89 |
| * Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move | ||
By Event
| By Event | ||
| Pokémon | Type | Obtained in |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Lv 50) | Psychic | 10th Movie Events |
| * Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move | ||
Generation V
By Leveling Up
| By Leveling Up | ||
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Deoxys (Normal Forme) | Psychic | 89 |
| Deoxys (Attack Forme) | Psychic | 89 |
| Deoxys (Defense Forme) | Psychic | 89 |
| Deoxys (Speed Forme) | Psychic | 89 |
| * Bold indicates a Pokémon which receives STAB from this move | ||