Psyshock
In Pokémon ChampionsGen V
Game
Pokémon Champions
PsychicSpecial
Damages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.
- Power
- 80
- Accuracy
- 100%
- PP
- 10
- Hits
- One Pokémon next to the user
- On Showdown
- 0.1% of Champions VGC Pokémon run it
See it in the games
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How it works in Champions
Deals damage to the target based on its Defense instead of Special Defense.
“The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This move deals physical damage.”
In-game text, Scarlet & Violet
Good to know
- Doesn't make contact: Rough Skin, Rocky Helmet and similar don't trigger.
- A special move that hits the target's Defense.
Who runs Psyshock on Showdown
Smogon · Showdown Champions VGC · Sep 2026: Smogon’s usage stats from Pokémon Showdown, not the in-game ladder.
On the ladder today
Ranked Doubles Pokémon with Psyshock among their most used moves.
Who learns Psyshock
50 Pokémon can learn it in Pokémon Champions.
Show all 50 in Champions
Clefable
Ninetales
Alakazam
Slowbro
Starmie
Espeon
Slowking
Gardevoir
Medicham
Chimecho
Metagross
Spiritomb
Gallade
Musharna
Audino
Reuniclus
Delphox
Meowstic
Aromatisse
Malamar
Sylveon
Klefki
Oranguru
Polteageist
Hatterene
Mr. Rime
Runerigus
Alcremie
Wyrdeer
Armarouge
Espathra
Farigiraf
Gholdengo
Female Meowstic
Mega Alakazam
Mega Gardevoir
Mega Medicham
Mega Gallade
Mega Audino
Mega Slowbro
Mega Metagross
Alolan Raichu
Alolan Ninetales
Galarian Slowbro
Galarian Slowking
Mega Clefable
Mega Starmie
Mega Delphox
Mega Malamar
Mega ChimechoAll 135 Pokémon that learn it in any game → Filter the Pokédex to Champions →