| Type | psychic |
| Category | Special |
| Power | 65 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 20 |
| Introduced | Generation 1 |
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.
When a Pokémon is holding Psychium Z and uses its Z-Power, Psybeam turns into Shattered Psyche and has base power 120.
| 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. |
| English | Psybeam |
|---|---|
| Spanish | Psicorrayo |
| Italian | Psicoraggio |
| Japanese | サイケこうせん (Psych Kōsen) |
| German | Psystrahl |
| French | Rafale Psy |