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Psybeam

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Psybeam

Psychic-type special move in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Move text

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

Details

Introduced

Generation I

Power

65

Accuracy

100

PP

20

Priority

0

Makes contact?

No

Machine

TM016

Machines

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

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.

Vivillon (Meadow Pattern)

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Archipelago Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Continental Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Elegant Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Fancy Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Garden Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

High Plains Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Icy Snow Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Jungle Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Marine Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Modern Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Monsoon Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Ocean Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Poke Ball Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Polar Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

River Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Sandstorm Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Savanna Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Sun Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Tundra Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
17

Ralts

Paldea #62

PsychicFairy
18

Kirlia

Paldea #63

PsychicFairy
18

Gardevoir

Paldea #64

PsychicFairy
18

Gallade

Paldea #65

PsychicFighting
Start

Drowzee

Paldea #66

Psychic
21

Hypno

Paldea #67

Psychic
21

Spoink

Paldea #111

Psychic
14

Grumpig

Paldea #112

Psychic
Start

Misdreavus

Paldea #114

Ghost
28

Meditite

Paldea #161

FightingPsychic
20

Medicham

Paldea #162

FightingPsychic
20

Espeon

Paldea #183

Psychic
25

Girafarig

Paldea #192

NormalPsychic
19

Farigiraf

Paldea #193

NormalPsychic
19

Gothita

Paldea #234

Psychic
12

Gothorita

Paldea #235

Psychic
12

Gothitelle

Paldea #236

Psychic
12

Indeedee

Paldea #241

PsychicNormal
15

Female Indeedee

Paldea #241

PsychicNormal
15

Rabsca

Paldea #255

BugPsychic
15

Venonat

Paldea #256

BugPoison
17

Venomoth

Paldea #257

BugPoison
17

Flittle

Paldea #263

Psychic
19

Espathra

Paldea #264

Psychic
19

Hatenna

Paldea #282

Psychic
20

Hattrem

Paldea #283

Psychic
20

Hatterene

Paldea #284

PsychicFairy
20

Flutter Mane

Paldea #379

GhostFairy
7

Munkidori

Kitakami #198

PoisonPsychic
16

Inkay

Blueberry #80

DarkPsychic
15

Malamar

Blueberry #81

DarkPsychic
15

Espurr

Blueberry #104

Psychic
21

Meowstic

Blueberry #105

Psychic
21

Female Meowstic

Blueberry #105

Psychic
21

Porygon

Blueberry #129

Normal
20

Porygon2

Blueberry #130

Normal
20

Porygon-Z

Blueberry #131

Normal
20

Solosis

Blueberry #148

Psychic
12

Duosion

Blueberry #149

Psychic
12

Reuniclus

Blueberry #150

Psychic
12

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines.

Vivillon (Meadow Pattern)

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Archipelago Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Continental Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Elegant Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Fancy Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Garden Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

High Plains Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Icy Snow Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Jungle Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Marine Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Modern Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Monsoon Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Ocean Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Poke Ball Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Polar Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

River Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Sandstorm Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Savanna Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Sun Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Tundra Pattern Vivillon

Paldea #37

BugFlying
TM

Surskit

Paldea #49

BugWater
TM

Masquerain

Paldea #50

BugFlying
TM

Psyduck

Paldea #55

Water
TM

Golduck

Paldea #56

Water
TM

Ralts

Paldea #62

PsychicFairy
TM

Kirlia

Paldea #63

PsychicFairy
TM

Gardevoir

Paldea #64

PsychicFairy
TM

Gallade

Paldea #65

PsychicFighting
TM

Drowzee

Paldea #66

Psychic
TM

Hypno

Paldea #67

Psychic
TM

Spoink

Paldea #111

Psychic
TM

Grumpig

Paldea #112

Psychic
TM

Misdreavus

Paldea #114

Ghost
TM

Mismagius

Paldea #115

Ghost
TM

Drifloon

Paldea #143

GhostFlying
TM

Drifblim

Paldea #144

GhostFlying
TM

Bronzong

Paldea #154

SteelPsychic
TM

Meditite

Paldea #161

FightingPsychic
TM

Medicham

Paldea #162

FightingPsychic
TM

Armarouge

Paldea #166

FirePsychic
TM

Espeon

Paldea #183

Psychic
TM

Girafarig

Paldea #192

NormalPsychic
TM

Farigiraf

Paldea #193

NormalPsychic
TM

Stantler

Paldea #204

Normal
TM

Gothita

Paldea #234

Psychic
TM

Gothorita

Paldea #235

Psychic
TM

Gothitelle

Paldea #236

Psychic
TM

Sinistea (Phony Form)

Paldea #237

Ghost
TM

Sinistea Antique Form

Paldea #237

Ghost
TM

Polteageist (Phony Form)

Paldea #238

Ghost
TM

Polteageist Antique Form

Paldea #238

Ghost
TM

Indeedee

Paldea #241

PsychicNormal
TM

Female Indeedee

Paldea #241

PsychicNormal
TM

Rabsca

Paldea #255

BugPsychic
TM

Venonat

Paldea #256

BugPoison
TM

Venomoth

Paldea #257

BugPoison
TM

Flittle

Paldea #263

Psychic
TM

Espathra

Paldea #264

Psychic
TM

Hatenna

Paldea #282

Psychic
TM

Hattrem

Paldea #283

Psychic
TM

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.

Surskit

Paldea #49

BugWater
Egg

Surskit

Paldea #49

BugWater
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Masquerain

Paldea #50

BugFlying
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Psyduck

Paldea #55

Water
Egg

Psyduck

Paldea #55

Water
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Golduck

Paldea #56

Water
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Finneon

Paldea #333

Water
Egg

Finneon

Paldea #333

Water
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Lumineon

Paldea #334

Water
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Smeargle

Blueberry #40

Normal
Permanently copy an eligible obtainable move with Sketch.

Chinchou

Blueberry #78

WaterElectric
Egg

Chinchou

Blueberry #78

WaterElectric
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Lanturn

Blueberry #79

WaterElectric
Egg

Lanturn

Blueberry #79

WaterElectric
Picnic transfer: hold a Mirror Herb with an empty move slot while another party Pokémon knows the move. Egg-group and gender compatibility are not required.

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AgilityPsychicStatus--30281

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

Ally SwitchPsychicStatus

-

--1532

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--20115

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

Calm MindPsychicStatus--20313

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

ConfusionPsychicSpecial

-

501002576

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

Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus

-

--2046

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

Dream EaterPsychicSpecial

-

1001001515

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

-

8010052

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

Esper WingPsychicSpecial

-

80100102

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 ForcePsychicSpecial801001077

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

-

801002048

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

Freezing GlarePsychicSpecial

-

90100102

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

Future SightPsychicSpecial1201001097

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

GravityPsychicStatus--5134

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

-

--1012

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

Guard SwapPsychicStatus

-

--1012

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

Heal PulsePsychicStatus

-

--1037

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

Healing WishPsychicStatus

-

--1042

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

Heart SwapPsychicStatus

-

--102

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

Hyperspace HolePsychicSpecial

-

80-52

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

-

-602058

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

ImprisonPsychicStatus--10226

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

InstructPsychicStatus

-

--152

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

Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30397

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

Lumina CrashPsychicSpecial

-

80100102

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

-

--52

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

-

--102

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

Luster PurgePsychicSpecial

-

9510052

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

Magic PowderPsychicStatus

-

-100202

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

Magic RoomPsychicStatus

-

--1011

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

Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial

-

-1002051

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

Mist BallPsychicSpecial

-

9510052

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

Mystical PowerPsychicSpecial

-

7090104

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

Photon GeyserPsychicSpecial

-

10010054

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

-

--1014

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

Power SwapPsychicStatus

-

--108

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

Power TrickPsychicStatus

-

--105

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

Prismatic LaserPsychicSpecial

-

160100104

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

PsybladePsychicPhysical

-

80100152

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.

PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010329

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

Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical851001068

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

Psychic NoisePsychicSpecial751001081

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--1083

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

Psycho BoostPsychicSpecial

-

1409055

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

Psycho CutPsychicPhysical

-

701002023

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

-

7090103

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

PsyshockPsychicSpecial8010010199

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

PsystrikePsychicSpecial

-

100100102

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

ReflectPsychicStatus--20253

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

RestPsychicStatus--5975

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

Role PlayPsychicStatus

-

--1014

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

Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10133

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

Speed SwapPsychicStatus

-

--102

The user exchanges Speed stats with the target.

Stored PowerPsychicSpecial2010010230

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

Take HeartPsychicStatus

-

--153

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

TeleportPsychicStatus

-

--2012

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

TrickPsychicStatus-10010176

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

Trick RoomPsychicStatus--5143

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

Twin BeamPsychicSpecial

-

40100103

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

Wonder RoomPsychicStatus

-

--1013

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

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