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Agility

Agility

Psychic-type status move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
PsychicStatus

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply boosts its Speed stat.

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

TM004

TM04

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Nymble

Paldea #14

Bug
30

Lokix

Paldea #15

BugDark
32

Fletchling

Paldea #19

NormalFlying
25

Fletchinder

Paldea #20

FireFlying
29

Talonflame

Paldea #21

FireFlying
29

Pawmi

Paldea #22

Electric
40

Pawmo

Paldea #23

ElectricFighting
46

Pawmot

Paldea #24

ElectricFighting
54

Surskit

Paldea #49

BugWater
22

Buizel

Paldea #51

Water
41

Floatzel

Paldea #52

Water
51

Pikachu

Paldea #74

Electric
24

Raichu

Paldea #75

Electric
Start

Starly

Paldea #97

NormalFlying
33

Staravia

Paldea #98

NormalFlying
38

Staraptor

Paldea #99

NormalFlying
41

Baile Oricorio

Paldea #100

FireFlying
43

Pom-pom Oricorio

Paldea #100

ElectricFlying
43

Pa’u Oricorio

Paldea #100

PsychicFlying
43

Sensu Oricorio

Paldea #100

GhostFlying
43

Wingull

Paldea #132

WaterFlying
26

Pelipper

Paldea #133

WaterFlying
Start

Arrokuda

Paldea #136

Water
18

Barraskewda

Paldea #137

Water
18

Wattrel

Paldea #177

ElectricFlying
32

Kilowattrel

Paldea #178

ElectricFlying
36

Jolteon

Paldea #181

Electric
45

Girafarig

Paldea #192

NormalPsychic
23

Farigiraf

Paldea #193

NormalPsychic
23

Growlithe

Paldea #213

Fire
20

Arcanine

Paldea #214

Fire
Start

Zorua

Paldea #228

Dark
32

Zoroark

Paldea #229

Dark
34

Sneasel

Paldea #230

DarkIce
48

Weavile

Paldea #231

DarkIce
Start

Scyther

Paldea #260

BugFlying
32

Scizor

Paldea #261

BugSteel
Start

Flittle

Paldea #263

Psychic
29

Espathra

Paldea #264

Psychic
29

Drakloak

Paldea #306

DragonGhost
24

Dragapult

Paldea #307

DragonGhost
24

Luvdisc

Paldea #332

Water
7

Dratini

Paldea #347

Dragon
20

Dragonair

Paldea #348

Dragon
20

Dragonite

Paldea #349

DragonFlying
20

Iron Bundle

Paldea #383

IceWater
63

Koraidon

Paldea #399

FightingDragon
35

Miraidon

Paldea #400

ElectricDragon
35

Spinarak

Kitakami #1

BugPoison
29

Ariados

Kitakami #2

BugPoison
31

Furret

Kitakami #27

Normal
Start

Aipom

Kitakami #47

Normal
29

Ambipom

Kitakami #48

Normal
29

Morpeko

Kitakami #95

ElectricDark
40

Hangry Morpeko

Kitakami #95

ElectricDark
40

Vikavolt

Kitakami #114

BugElectric
57

Sandshrew

Kitakami #116

Ground
27

Doduo

Blueberry #1

NormalFlying
23

Dodrio

Blueberry #2

NormalFlying
23

Kleavor

Blueberry #21

BugRock
32

Sprigatito

Paldea #1

Grass
TM

Floragato

Paldea #2

Grass
TM

Meowscarada

Paldea #3

GrassDark
TM

Quaquaval

Paldea #9

WaterFighting
TM

Nymble

Paldea #14

Bug
TM

Lokix

Paldea #15

BugDark
TM

Fletchling

Paldea #19

NormalFlying
TM

Fletchinder

Paldea #20

FireFlying
TM

Talonflame

Paldea #21

FireFlying
TM

Pawmi

Paldea #22

Electric
TM

Pawmo

Paldea #23

ElectricFighting
TM

Pawmot

Paldea #24

ElectricFighting
TM

Vespiquen

Paldea #39

BugFlying
TM

Rookidee

Paldea #40

Flying
TM

Corvisquire

Paldea #41

Flying
TM

Corviknight

Paldea #42

FlyingSteel
TM

Surskit

Paldea #49

BugWater
TM

Masquerain

Paldea #50

BugFlying
TM

Buizel

Paldea #51

Water
TM

Floatzel

Paldea #52

Water
TM

Gallade

Paldea #65

PsychicFighting
TM

Tandemaus

Paldea #71

Normal
TM

Maushold (Family of Four)

Paldea #72

Normal
TM

Maushold (Family of Three)

Paldea #72

Normal
TM

Pikachu

Paldea #74

Electric
TM

Raichu

Paldea #75

Electric
TM

Fidough

Paldea #76

Fairy
TM

Dachsbun

Paldea #77

Fairy
TM

Midday Lycanroc

Paldea #90

Rock
TM

Luxray

Paldea #96

Electric
TM

Starly

Paldea #97

NormalFlying
TM

Staravia

Paldea #98

NormalFlying
TM

Staraptor

Paldea #99

NormalFlying
TM

Baile Oricorio

Paldea #100

FireFlying
TM

Pom-pom Oricorio

Paldea #100

ElectricFlying
TM

Pa’u Oricorio

Paldea #100

PsychicFlying
TM

Sensu Oricorio

Paldea #100

GhostFlying
TM

Mareep

Paldea #101

Electric
TM

Flaaffy

Paldea #102

Electric
TM

Ampharos

Paldea #103

Electric
TM

Salandit

Paldea #120

PoisonFire
TM

Salazzle

Paldea #121

PoisonFire
TM

Wingull

Paldea #132

WaterFlying
TM

Pelipper

Paldea #133

WaterFlying
TM

Arrokuda

Paldea #136

Water
TM

Barraskewda

Paldea #137

Water
TM

Red-Striped Basculin

Paldea #138

Water
TM

Blue-Striped Basculin

Paldea #138

Water
TM

White-Striped Basculin

Paldea #138

Water
TM

Meowth

Paldea #141

Normal
TM

Persian

Paldea #142

Normal
TM

Diglett

Paldea #148

Ground
TM

Dugtrio

Paldea #149

Ground
TM

Riolu

Paldea #163

Fighting
TM

Lucario

Paldea #164

FightingSteel
TM

Wattrel

Paldea #177

ElectricFlying
TM

Kilowattrel

Paldea #178

ElectricFlying
TM

Jolteon

Paldea #181

Electric
TM

Dunsparce

Paldea #188

Normal
TM

Dudunsparce

Paldea #189

Normal
TM

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Hypnosis

Psychic

Quick Attack

Normal
PsychicStatus

Agility

Psychic-type move

Introduced

Generation I

Power

-

Accuracy

-

PP

30

Priority

0

Machine

TM004

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
Ally SwitchPsychicStatus

-

--1520

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies. This move's chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

AmnesiaPsychicStatus
TM128
--20110

The user temporarily empties its mind to forget its concerns. This sharply boosts the user's Sp. Def stat.

Calm MindPsychicStatus--20211

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to boost its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

ConfusionPsychicSpecial

-

501002574

The target is hit with a weak telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also confuse the target.

Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus

-

--2021

The user absorbs a mystical power from space to boost its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Dream EaterPsychicSpecial

-

1001001514

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user's HP is restored by up to half the damage taken by the target.

Eerie SpellPsychicSpecial

-

8010051

The user attacks with its tremendous psychic power. This also drains 3 PP from the move last used by the target.

Esper WingPsychicSpecial

-

80100101

The user slashes the target with aura-enriched wings. This also boosts the user's Speed stat. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Expanding ForcePsychicSpecial801001075

The user attacks the target with its psychic power. When the ground is Psychic Terrain, this move's power is boosted and it damages all opposing Pokémon.

ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial

-

801002040

The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. This may also make the target flinch.

Freezing GlarePsychicSpecial

-

90100101

The user shoots its psychic power from its eyes to attack. This may also leave the target frozen.

Future SightPsychicSpecial1201001079

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

GravityPsychicStatus--5106

Enables Flying types or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves for five turns. Moves that involve flying can't be used.

Guard SplitPsychicStatus

-

--1011

The user employs its psychic power to average its Defense and Sp. Def stats with those of the target.

Guard SwapPsychicStatus

-

--109

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target.

Heal PulsePsychicStatus

-

--1032

The user emits a healing pulse that restores the target's HP by up to half its max HP.

Healing WishPsychicStatus

-

--1022

The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP restored and status conditions cured.

Heart SwapPsychicStatus

-

--101

This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

Hyperspace HolePsychicSpecial

-

80-51

Using a hyperspace hole, the user appears right next to the target and strikes. This attack can hit a target using a move such as Protect or Detect.

HypnosisPsychicStatus

-

-602051

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall asleep.

ImprisonPsychicStatus--10142

If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it.

InstructPsychicStatus

-

--151

The user instructs the target to reuse the move last used by the target.

Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30273

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special moves for five turns.

Lumina CrashPsychicSpecial

-

80100101

The user attacks by unleashing a peculiar light that even affects the mind. This also harshly lowers the target's Sp. Def stat.

Lunar BlessingPsychicStatus

-

0-51

The user receives a blessing from the crescent moon, restoring HP and curing status conditions for itself and its ally Pokémon currently in the battle.

Lunar DancePsychicStatus

-

--101

The user faints. In return, the Pokémon taking its place will have its HP and PP restored and its status conditions cured.

Luster PurgePsychicSpecial

-

9510051

The user lets loose a damaging burst of light. This may also lower the target's Sp. Def stat.

Magic PowderPsychicStatus

-

-100201

The user scatters a cloud of magic powder that changes the target's type to Psychic.

Magic RoomPsychicStatus

-

--107

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's held items lose their effects for five turns.

Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial

-

-1002039

A retaliatory attack that counters any special move, inflicting double the damage taken.

Mist BallPsychicSpecial

-

9510051

A mist-like flurry of down envelops and damages the target. This may also lower the target's Sp. Atk stat.

Mystical PowerPsychicSpecial

-

7090103

The user attacks by emitting a mysterious power. This also boosts the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Photon GeyserPsychicSpecial

-

10010053

The user attacks the target with a pillar of light. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.

Power SplitPsychicStatus

-

--1011

The user employs its psychic power to average its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with those of the target.

Power SwapPsychicStatus

-

--106

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.

Power TrickPsychicStatus

-

--103

The user employs its psychic power to switch its Attack stat with its Defense stat.

Prismatic LaserPsychicSpecial

-

160100103

The user shoots powerful lasers using the power of a prism. The user can't move on the next turn.

PsybeamPsychicSpecial6510020109

The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.

PsybladePsychicPhysical

-

80100151

The user rends the target with an ethereal blade. This move's power is boosted by 50 percent if the user is on Electric Terrain.

PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010210

The target is hit with a strong telekinetic force to inflict damage. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical851001067

The user attacks by biting the target with its psychic capabilities. This move can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Psychic NoisePsychicSpecial751001077

The user attacks the target with unpleasant sound waves. For two turns, the target is prevented from recovering HP through moves, Abilities, or held items.

Psychic TerrainPsychicStatus--1065

This protects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and powers up Psychic-type moves for five turns.

Psycho BoostPsychicSpecial

-

1409054

This move can't be used. It's recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can't be remembered.

Psycho CutPsychicPhysical

-

701002017

The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.

Psyshield BashPsychicPhysical

-

7090102

Cloaking itself in psychic energy, the user slams into the target. This also boosts the user’s Defense stat.

PsyshockPsychicSpecial8010010117

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This move deals physical damage.

PsystrikePsychicSpecial

-

100100101

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This move deals physical damage.

ReflectPsychicStatus--20226

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical moves for five turns.

RestPsychicStatus--5837

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user's HP and cures any status conditions.

Role PlayPsychicStatus

-

--1012

The user mimics the target completely, copying the target's Ability.

Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10122

The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.

Speed SwapPsychicStatus

-

--101

The user exchanges Speed stats with the target.

Stored PowerPsychicSpecial2010010136

The user attacks the target with stored power. The more the user's stats are boosted, the greater the move's power.

Take HeartPsychicStatus

-

0-102

The user lifts its spirits, curing its own status conditions and boosting its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

TeleportPsychicStatus

-

--2011

The user switches places with a party Pokémon in waiting, if any. If a wild Pokémon uses this move, it flees.

TrickPsychicStatus-10010148

The user catches the target off guard and swaps the target's held item with its own.

Trick RoomPsychicStatus--5121

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

Twin BeamPsychicSpecial

-

40100102

The user shoots mystical beams from its eyes to inflict damage. The target is hit twice in a row.

Wonder RoomPsychicStatus

-

--108

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon's Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015275

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. This may also make the target flinch.

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