Psybeam (move)
Move data
| Type | Psychic |
|---|---|
| Category |  Special |
| Power | 65 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 (max. 32) |
| Makes contact? | No |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
Machine/Record
| Scarlet/Violet | TM016 |
|---|
Effects
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.
Z-Move effects
When a Pokémon is holding Psychium Z and uses its Z-Power, Psybeam turns into Shattered Psyche and has base power 120.
Move target
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Targets a single adjacent Pokémon.
Other languages
| English | Psybeam |
|---|---|
| Japanese | サイケこうせん (Psych Kōsen) |
| German | Psystrahl |
| French | Rafale Psy |
| Italian | Psicoraggio |
| Spanish | Psicorrayo |
| Korean | 환상빔 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 幻象光线 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 幻象光線 |
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. |
Learnt by level up
These Pokémon learn Psybeam at the level specified. The numbers given are for Pokémon Scarlet & Violet and may vary in other games; check the respective Pokédex pages for details.
#0200 / Ghost
Level 28
#0576 / Psychic
Level 12
#0987 / Ghost · Fairy
Level 7
Learnt by TM
#0200 / Ghost
#0284 / Bug · Flying
#0576 / Psychic
#0855 / Ghost
#0985 / Fairy · Psychic
#0987 / Ghost · Fairy
#1006 / Fairy · Fighting
Learnt by breeding
These Pokémon can learn Psybeam as an egg move. Their breeding groups are also shown for reference.
#0284 / Bug · Flying
Bug, Water 1