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Contest: If first to appeal, then you get a extra +2 (16)
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Contest: If first to appeal, then you get a extra +2 (16)

Learn about the Psychic move Psycho Boost in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: 140 damage, 90% accuracy, 5 PP, and its Special Attack drop. Also its Smart Contest type.

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Learn about the Psychic move Psycho Boost in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl: 140 damage, 90% accuracy, 5 PP, and its Special Attack drop. Also its Smart Contest type.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Psycho Boost is a Special move with 140 base damage and 90% accuracy.
  2. 2
    It has 5 PP (Power Points).
  3. 3
    When you use Psycho Boost, it lowers your own Special Attack stat by two levels.
  4. 4
    In Contests, Psycho Boost is a Smart-type move.
  5. 5
    It is worth 2 points in Contests.
  6. 6
    If you are the first to appeal in a Contest, you receive an extra +2 bonus.
  7. 7
    If the previous Pokémon in the Contest achieved maximum voltage, you also receive a bonus.
Tips
  • Consider the Special Attack drop when using Psycho Boost; it's best used when you need to deal massive damage immediately or when your Special Attack is already low.
  • The bonus condition in Contests for maximum voltage can be tricky to achieve consistently.

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