Torment
Dark-type status move in Pokémon Black and White.
Flavor

StatusThe user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Machines
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Level |
|---|---|---|
![]() Bisharp #131 | ![]() ![]() | Start |
![]() Sandile #57 | ![]() ![]() | 10 |
![]() Krokorok #58 | ![]() ![]() | 10 |
![]() Krookodile #59 | ![]() ![]() | 10 |
![]() Pawniard #130 | ![]() ![]() | 14 |
![]() Bisharp #131 | ![]() ![]() | 14 |
![]() Purrloin #15 | ![]() | 19 |
![]() Liepard #16 | ![]() | 19 |
![]() Pansage #17 | ![]() | 25 |
![]() Nuzleaf #274 | ![]() ![]() | 25 |
![]() Chimchar #390 | ![]() | 25 |
![]() Monferno #391 | ![]() ![]() | 29 |
![]() Zorua #76 | ![]() | 33 |
![]() Zoroark #77 | ![]() | 34 |
![]() Murkrow #198 | ![]() ![]() | 61 |
Learners
| Pokémon | Type | Method |
|---|---|---|
![]() Snivy #1 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Servine #2 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Serperior #3 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Purrloin #15 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Liepard #16 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Pansage #17 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Simisage #18 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Pansear #19 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Simisear #20 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Panpour #21 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Simipour #22 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Ekans #23 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Munna #23 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Musharna #24 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Arbok #24 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoqueen #31 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Woobat #33 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Swoobat #34 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Nidoking #34 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Zubat #41 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Golbat #42 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Meowth #52 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Persian #53 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Sandile #57 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Krokorok #58 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Krookodile #59 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Darmanitan Standard #61 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Darmanitan Zen #61 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Abra #63 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Kadabra #64 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Alakazam #65 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Scraggy #65 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Scrafty #66 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Archen #72 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Archeops #73 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Zorua #76 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Zoroark #77 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gothita #80 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gothorita #81 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gothitelle #82 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Dodrio #85 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Grimer #88 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Muk #89 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Cloyster #91 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gastly #92 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Haunter #93 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gengar #94 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Onix #95 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Drowzee #96 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Hypno #97 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Voltorb #100 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Electrode #101 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Koffing #109 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Weezing #110 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Mr. Mime #122 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Jynx #124 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Druddigon #127 | ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Pawniard #130 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Gyarados #130 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
![]() Bisharp #131 | ![]() ![]() | TM/HM |
Related
| Move | Type | Class | TM/HM | Power | Acc. | PP | Pokémon | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Assurance | ![]() | Physical | - | 50 | 100 | 10 | 48 | If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. |
| Beat Up | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 100 | 10 | 14 | The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. |
| Bite | ![]() | Physical | - | 60 | 100 | 25 | 99 | The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. It may make the target flinch. |
| Crunch | ![]() | Physical | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 91 | The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| Dark Pulse | ![]() | Special | - | 80 | 100 | 15 | 19 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Dark Void | ![]() | Status | - | - | 80 | 10 | 1 | Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep. |
| Embargo | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | 71 | It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. | |
| Fake Tears | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 20 | 33 | The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat. |
| Feint Attack | ![]() | Physical | - | 60 | - | 20 | 82 | The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. It hits without fail. |
| Flatter | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 15 | 17 | Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, it also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat. |
| Fling | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 10 | 263 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. | |
| Foul Play | ![]() | Physical | - | 95 | 100 | 15 | 15 | The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage. |
| Hone Claws | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | 145 | The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy. | |
| Knock Off | ![]() | Physical | - | 20 | 100 | 20 | 40 | The user slaps down the target’s held item, preventing that item from being used in the battle. |
| Memento | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 24 | The user faints when using this move. In return, it harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk. |
| Nasty Plot | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 20 | 48 | The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. It sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk. |
| Night Daze | ![]() | Special | - | 85 | 95 | 10 | 2 | The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. It may also lower the target’s accuracy. |
| Night Slash | ![]() | Physical | - | 70 | 100 | 15 | 45 | The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily. |
| Payback | ![]() | Physical | 50 | 100 | 10 | 189 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. | |
| Punishment | ![]() | Physical | - | - | 100 | 5 | 22 | This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes. |
| Pursuit | ![]() | Physical | - | 40 | 100 | 20 | 87 | An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle. |
| Quash | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 15 | 18 | The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last. | |
| Snarl | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | 55 | The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease. | |
| Snatch | ![]() | Status | - | - | - | 10 | 18 | The user steals the effects of any healing or stat-changing move the opponent attempts to use. |
| Sucker Punch | ![]() | Physical | - | 80 | 100 | 5 | 45 | This move enables the user to attack first. It fails if the target is not readying an attack, however. |
| Switcheroo | ![]() | Status | - | - | 100 | 10 | 11 | The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow. |
| Taunt | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | 197 | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | |
| Thief | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 10 | 276 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. |












































































































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