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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'') or '''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.
 == 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, its power level being designated by the Greek letters α (alpha), β (beta), γ (gamma), and Ω (omega), as well as Σ (sigma) and π (pi) in some cases.
+They moves are also separated into four different categories:
-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]].
+*'''Assist PSI''': for PSI moves that alter parameters of allies or foes, inflict status effects, or shields.
+*'''Offense PSI''': for PSI moves that inflict damage. All PSI moves in this category are called ''PK'', except on [[Earthbound]].
+*'''Recover PSI''': for PSI moves that replenish HP, PP, or remove status effects.
+*'''Other PSI''': for PSI moves designed to be used on the overworld map, such as [[Teleport]]. This category does not exist on [[Mother 3]].
 ==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.