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Psybeam

PsychicSpecial

Psybeam deals damage and has a 10% chance of confusing the target. Pokémon with the ability Own Tempo or those behind a Substitute cannot be confused.

Move data

Power

65

Accuracy

100%

PP

20

Makes contact

No

Introduced

Generation 1

Target

Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.

Taught by

Game descriptions

  • Gold, Silver, Crystal:An attack that may confuse the foe.
  • Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald:Fires a peculiar ray that may confuse the foe.
  • FireRed, LeafGreen:A peculiar ray is shot at the foe. It may leave the foe confused.
  • Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver:The foe is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also leave the target confused.
  • Black, White, Black 2, White 2:The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. It may also cause confusion.
  • X, Y, O.Ruby, A.Sapphire:The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon, L.G. Pikachu, L.G. Eevee:The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
  • Sword, Shield, B.Diamond, S.Pearl:The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also leave the target confused.
  • Scarlet, Violet:The target is attacked with a peculiar ray. This may also confuse the target.

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