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-'''PSI''' (Japanese: '''PSI''', occasionally rendered as '''{{tt|サイ|Sai}}''') is a major mechanic in the {{se|Mother}} series.
+'''PSI''' (''Psionics''), including the subcategory '''PK''' (''Psychokinesis''), are the psychic powers that appear throughout {{se|Mother}} series.
 == Origin and discovery ==
-PSI was originally used by [[Giygas]]'s race. When [[George]] and [[Maria]] were abducted by these aliens in 1909, George studied the powers and eventually learned to use them and eventually passed them down to [[Ninten]], his great-grandson. Much later, it was shown that in the year 199X, [[Ness]], [[Paula]], and [[Poo]] could each use different types of PSI.
+PSI was originally the provenance of [[Giygas]]'s race. When [[George]] and [[Maria]] were abducted by these aliens in the early 1900s, George studied the powers and eventually passed down his research notes to [[Ninten]], his great-grandson. Many humans with no connection to the aliens or to George's family line are also shown to be able to use PSI, such as [[Ana]], [[Ness]], [[Paula]], [[Poo]], [[Lucas]], [[Claus]], [[Kumatora]], and [[Garrickson baby|the Garrickson baby]].
 == Types of PSI ==
-Each PSI move can have up to 5 ranks: α, β, γ, Σ, and Ω (Also π and Supr in Mother).
+PSI moves become stronger as the user levels up, with the level of strength denoted by the Greek letters α (alpha), β (beta), γ (gamma), π (pi), Σ (sigma), and Ω (omega), in ascending order of potency. The π power level only appears in ''[[EarthBound Beginnings]]'', while the Σ power level only appears in ''[[Earthbound]].'' PSI can be compartmentalized into four different categories:
+*'''Assist PSI''' are PSI moves that alter parameters of allies or foes (Offense up and Defense down), inflict status effects (Paralysis and Strangeness), or raise shields.
+*'''Offense PSI''' are PSI moves that inflict damage. All PSI moves in this category bear the prefix "PK", except in ''[[EarthBound]],'' where "PSI" is used instead. Offensive PSI includes PSI Rockin, PK Flash, PK Fire, PK Freeze, PK Thunder, and PK Starstorm.
+*'''Recover PSI''' are PSI moves that replenish HP or PP, or remove status effects.
+*'''Other PSI''' are PSI moves designed to be used outside of battle on the field map, such as [[Teleport]]. No PSI of this category exist in ''[[Mother 3]].''
-There are also four categories of PSI: Assist, Offense, Recover, and Other. Most offensive PSI can be countered by high ranks of [[PSI Shield]] or [[PSI Counter]].
 ==Qualities of PSI==
-PSI costs PP to use, which can be recovered by eating certain foods or resting at a hotel. When a character [[Status ailment#Can't concentrate|can't concentrate]] or is [[Status ailment|forgetful]], they can't use PSI. In [[Mother 3]], when a character is learning a new PSI technique, they will become [[Status ailment|feverish]], slowing them to a walk.
+PSI costs PP to use, which can be recovered by eating [[List of recovery items in EarthBound#PP-restoring|certain foods]] or resting at a [[hotel]]. When a character [[Status ailment#Can't concentrate|can't concentrate]] or is [[Status ailment|forgetful]], they can't use PSI. In ''[[Mother 3]],'' when a character is learning a new PSI technique, they will become [[Status ailment|feverish]], slowing them to a walk.
+===[[Memo]] {{tt|description|the memo is a beta feature, so certain details may have changed in the final release}}===
+"''PSI is a mysterious and useful power that can [[Lifeup|replenish your energy]] or even assist in your [[Teleport|transportation needs]]. Using PSI will deplete your PP.''"
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