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Confusion

Confusion

Psychic-type special move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Flavor

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

The target is hit by a weak telekinetic force. This may also confuse the target.

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Dottler

Galar #11

BugPsychic
Start

Espeon

Galar #200

Psychic
Start

Kadabra

Armor #32

Psychic
Start

Metang

Crown #130

SteelPsychic
Start

Dottler

Galar #11

BugPsychic
Start

Orbeetle

Galar #12

BugPsychic
Start

Claydol

Galar #83

GroundPsychic
Start

Bronzor

Galar #118

SteelPsychic
Start

Bronzong

Galar #119

SteelPsychic
Start

Kirlia

Galar #121

PsychicFairy
Start

Gardevoir

Galar #122

PsychicFairy
Start

Gallade

Galar #123

PsychicFighting
Start

Swoobat

Galar #175

PsychicFlying
Start

Espeon

Galar #200

Psychic
Start

Hatenna

Galar #241

Psychic
Start

Hattrem

Galar #242

Psychic
Start

Hatterene

Galar #243

PsychicFairy
Start

Gothita

Galar #267

Psychic
Start

Gothorita

Galar #268

Psychic
Start

Gothitelle

Galar #269

Psychic
Start

Solosis

Galar #270

Psychic
Start

Duosion

Galar #271

Psychic
Start

Reuniclus

Galar #272

Psychic
Start

Elgyem

Galar #277

Psychic
Start

Beheeyem

Galar #278

Psychic
Start

Sigilyph

Galar #297

PsychicFlying
Start

Rapidash Galar

Galar #334

PsychicFairy
Start

Oranguru

Galar #342

NormalPsychic
Start

Lunatone

Galar #362

RockPsychic
Start

Solrock

Galar #363

RockPsychic
Start

Kadabra

Armor #32

Psychic
Start

Alakazam

Armor #33

Psychic
Start

Golduck

Armor #147

Water
Start

Exeggutor

Armor #206

GrassPsychic
Start

Metang

Crown #130

SteelPsychic
Start

Metagross

Crown #131

SteelPsychic
Start

Calyrex

Crown #210

PsychicGrass
Start

Calyrex Shadow

Crown #210

PsychicGhost
Start

Calyrex Ice

Crown #210

PsychicIce
Start

Mewtwo

Nat. #150

Psychic
Start

Celebi

Nat. #251

PsychicGrass
Start

Jirachi

Nat. #385

SteelPsychic
Start

Uxie

Nat. #480

Psychic
Start

Mesprit

Nat. #481

Psychic
Start

Azelf

Nat. #482

Psychic
Start

Cresselia

Nat. #488

Psychic
Start

Tapu Lele

Nat. #786

PsychicFairy
Start

Lunala

Nat. #792

PsychicGhost
Start

Necrozma Dusk

Nat. #800

PsychicSteel
Start

Necrozma

Nat. #800

Psychic
Start

Necrozma Dawn

Nat. #800

PsychicGhost
Start

Woobat

Galar #174

PsychicFlying
5

Articuno Galar

Crown #202

PsychicFlying
5

Baltoy

Galar #82

GroundPsychic
6

Ralts

Galar #120

PsychicFairy
6

Psyduck

Armor #146

Water
6

Butterfree

Galar #15

BugFlying
8

Hoothoot

Galar #19

NormalFlying
9

Noctowl

Galar #20

NormalFlying
9

Espurr

Galar #208

Psychic
9

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move through special or alternate methods.
PokémonTypeMethod

Abra

Armor #31

Psychic
Egg

Tangela

Armor #80

Grass
Egg

Nidoran♂

Crown #68

Poison
Egg

Toxic

Poison

Psychic

Psychic
PsychicSpecial

Confusion

Psychic-type move

Move #

93

Introduced

Generation I

Power

50

Accuracy

100

PP

25

Priority

0

Machine

-

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AgilityPsychicStatus
TR12
--30171

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

Ally SwitchPsychicStatus--15156

The user teleports using a strange power and switches places with one of its allies.

AmnesiaPsychicStatus--20113

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

Calm MindPsychicStatus--20226

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

Cosmic PowerPsychicStatus--2029

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

Dream EaterPsychicSpecial

-

1001001517

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

Eerie SpellPsychicSpecial

-

8010051

The user attacks with its tremendous psychic power. This also removes 3 PP from the target’s last move.

Expanding ForcePsychicSpecial

-

801001078

The user attacks the target with its psychic power. This move’s power goes up and damages all opposing Pokémon on Psychic Terrain.

ExtrasensoryPsychicSpecial

-

801002036

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 SightPsychicSpecial1201001090

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

GravityPsychicStatus

-

--516

This move enables Flying-type Pokémon or Pokémon with the Levitate Ability to be hit by Ground-type moves. Moves that involve flying can’t be used.

Guard SplitPsychicStatus

-

--1018

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

Guard SwapPsychicStatus--1063

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

Heal PulsePsychicStatus

-

--1033

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

Healing WishPsychicStatus

-

--1021

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

HypnosisPsychicStatus

-

-602050

The user employs hypnotic suggestion to make the target fall into a deep sleep.

ImprisonPsychicStatus--10188

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 use the target’s last move again.

KinesisPsychicStatus

-

-80152

The user distracts the target by bending a spoon. This lowers the target’s accuracy.

Light ScreenPsychicStatus--30300

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

Lunar DancePsychicStatus

-

--101

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

Luster PurgePsychicSpecial

-

9510051

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

Magic CoatPsychicStatus

-

--1512

Moves like Leech Seed and moves that inflict status conditions are blocked by a barrier and reflected back to the user of those moves.

Magic PowderPsychicStatus

-

-100201

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

Magic RoomPsychicStatus--10120

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

Mirror CoatPsychicSpecial

-

-1002032

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

Mist BallPsychicSpecial

-

7010051

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

Photon GeyserPsychicSpecial

-

10010053

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

Power SplitPsychicStatus

-

--1017

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

Power SwapPsychicStatus--1068

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

Power TrickPsychicStatus

-

--108

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.

PsybeamPsychicSpecial

-

651002057

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

PsychicPsychicSpecial9010010264

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic FangsPsychicPhysical851001047

The user bites the target with its psychic capabilities. This can also destroy Light Screen and Reflect.

Psychic TerrainPsychicStatus--1040

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

Psycho CutPsychicPhysical701002053

The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily.

Psycho ShiftPsychicStatus

-

-1001012

Using its psychic power of suggestion, the user transfers its status conditions to the target.

PsyshockPsychicSpecial8010010163

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

PsystrikePsychicSpecial

-

100100101

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

ReflectPsychicStatus--20179

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

RestPsychicStatus--5778

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

Role PlayPsychicStatus

-

--1010

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

Skill SwapPsychicStatus--10103

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

Speed SwapPsychicStatus--1027

The user exchanges Speed stats with the target.

Stored PowerPsychicSpecial2010010173

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

TeleportPsychicStatus

-

--2016

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

TrickPsychicStatus-10010142

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

Trick RoomPsychicStatus--5117

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

Wonder RoomPsychicStatus--10159

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

Zen HeadbuttPsychicPhysical809015208

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

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