MOTHER 2: Giygas Strikes Back（Super Famicom）
PSI and learning requirements
Check the targets, users, learning levels and event-learned abilities for 52 PSI abilities. Shield reflection and removal, plus PP supplies, are also included.
Scope: Japanese SFC version (released August 27, 1994) / excludes changes specific to the English EarthBound and GBA MOTHER 1+2 / Content checked: October 2, 2026
The three PSI users and Jeff's role
Jeff does not learn PSI. Ness, Paula and Poo perform attacks that cost PP, while Jeff uses repaired items and rockets.
- PK Fighting Spirit is this article's convenient label. The name shown in the game changes according to the favorite thing entered by the player.
- Lv in the table is the learning requirement. Abilities Poo can use before joining are marked as available on joining.
- Four abilities have unconfirmed PP costs because sources give their values in the opposite order. No figure is asserted until verification is complete; check the cost on the game screen.
Attack PSI
| Name | When to choose it / target | PP cost | Users and learning requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| PK Fighting Spirit α | Attacks all enemies. Its name changes with the thing you say is cool at the start. | 10 | Ness: learns at Lv8 |
| PK Fighting Spirit β | Attacks all enemies. Its name changes with the thing you say is cool at the start. | 14 | Ness: learns at Lv22 |
| PK Fighting Spirit γ | Attacks all enemies. Its name changes with the thing you say is cool at the start. | 40 | Ness: learns at Lv49 |
| PK Fighting Spirit Ω | Attacks all enemies. Its name changes with the thing you say is cool at the start. | 98 | Ness: learns at Lv75 |
| PK Fire α | Attacks one horizontal row of enemies with fire. It does not reach other rows. | 6 | Paula: learns at Lv3 |
| PK Fire β | Attacks one horizontal row of enemies with fire. It does not reach other rows. | 12 | Paula: learns at Lv19 |
| PK Fire γ | Attacks one horizontal row of enemies with fire. It does not reach other rows. | 20 | Paula: learns at Lv37 |
| PK Fire Ω | Attacks one horizontal row of enemies with fire. It does not reach other rows. | 42 | Paula: learns at Lv64 |
| PK Freeze α | An ice attack on one enemy. It may also freeze the target. | 4 | Paula: learns at Lv1 / Poo: available on joining |
| PK Freeze β | An ice attack on one enemy. It may also freeze the target. | 9 | Paula: learns at Lv11 / Poo: available on joining |
| PK Freeze γ | An ice attack on one enemy. It may also freeze the target. | 18 | Paula: learns at Lv31 / Poo: learns at Lv33 |
| PK Freeze Ω | An ice attack on one enemy. It may also freeze the target. | 28 | Paula: learns at Lv46 |
| PK Thunder α | Releases one lightning bolt. The target is random, and it can also remove Psychic Shield. | 3 | Paula: learns at Lv8 / Poo: available on joining |
| PK Thunder β | Releases two lightning bolts. Targets are random, and it can also remove Psychic Shield. | 7 | Paula: learns at Lv25 / Poo: available on joining |
| PK Thunder γ | Releases three lightning bolts. Targets are random, and it can also remove Psychic Shield. | 16 | Paula: learns at Lv57 / Poo: learns at Lv41 |
| PK Thunder Ω | Releases four lightning bolts. Targets are random, and it can also remove Psychic Shield. | 20 | Poo: learns at Lv55 |
| PK Flash α | Attempts status changes such as crying or confusion on all enemies. From β onward, effects also include unconsciousness. | 8 | Ness: learns at Lv18 |
| PK Flash β | Attempts status changes such as crying or confusion on all enemies. From β onward, effects also include unconsciousness. | 16 | Ness: learns at Lv38 |
| PK Flash γ | Attempts status changes such as crying or confusion on all enemies. From β onward, effects also include unconsciousness. | 24 | Ness: learns at Lv61 |
| PK Flash Ω | Attempts status changes such as crying or confusion on all enemies. From β onward, effects also include unconsciousness. | 32 | Ness: learns at Lv67 |
| PK Starstorm α | Poo's event-learned attack against all enemies. | 24 | Poo: event |
| PK Starstorm Ω | Poo's event-learned attack against all enemies. | 42 | Poo: event |
Healing PSI
| Name | When to choose it / target | PP cost | Users and learning requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lifeup α | Restores one ally's HP. | 5 | Ness: learns at Lv2 / Poo: available on joining |
| Lifeup β | Restores more HP to one ally than α. | 8 | Ness: learns at Lv20 / Poo: available on joining |
| Lifeup γ | Fully restores one ally's HP. | 13 | Ness: learns at Lv39 / Poo: learns at Lv46 |
| Lifeup Ω | Restores all allies' HP. | 24 | Ness: learns at Lv70 |
| Healing α | Cures colds, sunstroke and sleep. | 5 | Ness: learns at Lv10 / Poo: available on joining |
| Healing β | In addition to α's effects, cures poison, nausea, strangeness and crying. | 8 | Ness: learns at Lv24 / Poo: available on joining |
| Healing γ | In addition to β's effects, cures paralysis and diamondization. Revival from unconsciousness can fail. | 20 | Ness: learns at Lv53 / Poo: learns at Lv36 |
| Healing Ω | In addition to γ's effects, revives an unconscious ally with full HP. | 38 | Poo: learns at Lv52 |
| PSI Magnet α | Absorbs PP from one enemy. If the target has no PP, it provides no recovery. | 0 | Paula: learns at Lv15 / Poo: learns at Lv21 |
| PSI Magnet Ω | Absorbs PP from all enemies. If targets have no PP, it provides no recovery. | 0 | Paula: learns at Lv24 / Poo: learns at Lv27 |
Support PSI
| Name | When to choose it / target | PP cost | Users and learning requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shield α | Halves physical damage to one ally. Does not reflect it. | 6 | Ness: learns at Lv12 / Poo: available on joining |
| Shield Σ | Halves physical damage to all allies. Does not reflect it. | Unconfirmed | Poo: available on joining |
| Shield β | Halves physical damage to one ally and returns the reduced amount to the attacker. | Unconfirmed | Ness: learns at Lv34 / Poo: learns at Lv16 |
| Shield Ω | Halves physical damage to all allies and returns the reduced amount to the attacker. | 30 | Poo: learns at Lv51 |
| Psychic Shield α | Nullifies attack PSI against one ally. | 8 | Paula: learns at Lv6 |
| Psychic Shield Σ | Nullifies attack PSI against all allies. | Unconfirmed | Paula: learns at Lv27 |
| Psychic Shield β | Reflects attack PSI against one ally. | Unconfirmed | Paula: learns at Lv51 |
| Psychic Shield Ω | Reflects attack PSI against all allies. | 42 | Paula: learns at Lv60 |
| Offense Up α | Supports one ally's Offense. | 10 | Paula: learns at Lv21 |
| Offense Up Ω | Supports all allies' Offense. | 30 | Paula: learns at Lv40 |
| Defense Down α | Lowers one enemy's Defense. | 6 | Paula: learns at Lv29 |
| Defense Down Ω | Lowers all enemies' Defense. | 18 | Paula: learns at Lv54 |
| Hypnosis α | Puts one enemy to sleep. | 6 | Ness: learns at Lv4 |
| Hypnosis Ω | Puts all enemies to sleep. | 18 | Ness: learns at Lv27 |
| Paralysis α | Paralyzes one enemy, stopping physical attacks and goods actions. It can still use PSI. | 8 | Ness: learns at Lv14 |
| Paralysis Ω | Paralyzes all enemies, stopping physical attacks and goods actions. They can still use PSI. | 24 | Ness: learns at Lv29 |
| Brainshock α | Makes one enemy feel strange. Support intended to cause confusion. | 10 | Poo: learns at Lv24 |
| Brainshock Ω | Makes all enemies feel strange. Support intended to cause confusion. | 30 | Poo: learns at Lv44 |
Travel PSI
| Name | When to choose it / target | PP cost | Users and learning requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Teleport α | Travel to a previously visited location. Requires a straight run-up. | 2 | Ness: event / Poo: learns at Lv17 |
| Teleport β | Travel to a previously visited location. Take off after a circular run-up. | 8 | Ness: event / Poo: learns at Lv18 |
Four abilities learned through events rather than levels
| PSI | Character | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Teleport α | Ness | Meet Tarai Jab in the monkey cave, then follow a monkey outside. |
| Teleport β | Ness | Ness's awakening after defeating Ness's Demon. |
| PK Starstorm α | Poo | Poo leaves after the pyramid and returns during the Belch battle in Makyo. |
| PK Starstorm Ω | Poo | Meet the Phantom Elder in the final Lowest Country. |
Reflection and removal: distinguish attack types
| State | Effective attacks | When to switch |
|---|---|---|
| Light Shield | Use attack PSI. | Physical attacks are reduced. |
| Counterattacking Shield | Attack PSI or Jeff's removal tools. | Physical attacks and some attack goods also hurt the user. |
| Psychic Shield | Normal attacks or removal tools. | Attack PSI is nullified. |
| Counterattacking Psychic Shield | Normal attacks or removal tools. | PSI is reflected. |
- The Neutralizer Machine removes your party's shields and stat support as well as enemies' effects. Restore any protection you need afterward.
Supplies to preserve PP
| Method or goods | Approximate recovery | Practical requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Magic Butterfly | 20 PP for everyone | Touch it in the field. |
| Psychic Caramel / Magic Tart | PP20 | Replenish with carried items. |
| Magic Pudding | PP40 | Prepare during late-game shopping. |
| Magic Truffle | PP80 | Search with the Pig Nose in Makyo. |
| Water / Expensive Water | 10 / 40 PP for Poo | The other three recover 1 PP, so choose the user carefully. |
| Enlightenment Lunchbox | Fully restores Poo's HP and PP | About 300 HP and 50 PP for the other three. |