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== Types of PSI == | == Types of PSI == | ||
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: | 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, inflict status effects, or raise shields. | *'''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. | *'''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, PSI Flash, PSI Fire, PSI Freeze, PSI Thunder, and PSI Starstorm. | ||
*'''Recover PSI''' are PSI moves that replenish HP or PP, or remove status effects. | *'''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]].'' | *'''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]].'' | ||
