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Torment

Dark-type status move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

DarkStatus

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

PokémonTypeLevel

Nuzleaf

#40

GrassDark
Start

Shiftry

#41

GrassDark
Start

Salazzle

#245

PoisonFire
Start

Zoroark

#571

Dark
Start

Calyrex Ice

#898

PsychicIce
Start

Zorua

#570

Dark
4

Pawniard

#246

DarkSteel
15

Bisharp

#247

DarkSteel
15

Purrloin

#44

Dark
16

Liepard

#45

Dark
16

Sandile

#551

GroundDark
18

Krokorok

#552

GroundDark
18

Krookodile

#553

GroundDark
18

Glastrier

#896

Ice
24

Impidimp

#238

DarkFairy
28

Morgrem

#239

DarkFairy
28

Grimmsnarl

#240

DarkFairy
28

Morpeko

#344

ElectricDark
35

Morpeko Hangry

#344

ElectricDark
35
PokémonTypeMethod

Nickit

#29

Dark
Egg

Gothita

#267

Psychic
Egg

Sableye

#294

DarkGhost
Egg

Hail

Ice

Flatter

Dark
DarkStatus

Torment

Dark-type move

Move #

259

Introduced

Generation III

Power

-

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Machine

-

View all moves
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical
TM58
6010010132

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Beat UpDarkPhysical-1001044

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025108

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Brutal SwingDarkPhysical601002094

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

CrunchDarkPhysical8010015101

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015128

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Darkest LariatDarkPhysical851001015

The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020134

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

False SurrenderDarkPhysical

-

80-102

The user pretends to bow its head, but then it stabs the target with its disheveled hair. This attack never misses.

Fiery WrathDarkSpecial

-

90100101

The user transforms its wrath into a fire-like aura to attack. This may also make opposing Pokémon flinch.

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001515

Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

FlingDarkPhysical-10010237

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Foul PlayDarkPhysical951001595

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

Hone ClawsDarkStatus

-

--1535

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Jaw LockDarkPhysical

-

80100102

This move prevents the user and the target from switching out until either of them faints. The effect goes away if either of the Pokémon leaves the field.

Knock OffDarkPhysical

-

651002035

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Lash OutDarkPhysical

-

75100567

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001029

The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20104

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595103

The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001547

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

ObstructDarkStatus

-

-100101

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Direct contact harshly lowers the attacker’s Defense stat.

Parting ShotDarkStatus

-

-1002010

With a parting threat, the user lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokémon.

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010190

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Power TripDarkPhysical

-

201001010

The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power.

QuashDarkStatus

-

-100157

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

SnarlDarkSpecial55951573

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

70100562

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001015

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

TauntDarkStatus-10020177

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

ThiefDarkPhysical6010025194

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Throat ChopDarkPhysical801001573

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

Topsy-TurvyDarkStatus

-

--203

All stat changes affecting the target turn topsy-turvy and become the opposite of what they were.

Wicked BlowDarkPhysical

-

7510051

The user, having mastered the Dark style, strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.

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SwSh / Moves

Torment

Torment

Dark-type status move in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

DarkStatus

The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.

PokémonTypeLevel

Nuzleaf

#40

GrassDark
Start

Shiftry

#41

GrassDark
Start

Salazzle

#245

PoisonFire
Start

Zoroark

#571

Dark
Start

Calyrex Ice

#898

PsychicIce
Start

Zorua

#570

Dark
4

Pawniard

#246

DarkSteel
15

Bisharp

#247

DarkSteel
15

Purrloin

#44

Dark
16

Liepard

#45

Dark
16

Sandile

#551

GroundDark
18

Krokorok

#552

GroundDark
18

Krookodile

#553

GroundDark
18

Glastrier

#896

Ice
24

Impidimp

#238

DarkFairy
28

Morgrem

#239

DarkFairy
28

Grimmsnarl

#240

DarkFairy
28

Morpeko

#344

ElectricDark
35

Morpeko Hangry

#344

ElectricDark
35
PokémonTypeMethod

Nickit

#29

Dark
Egg

Gothita

#267

Psychic
Egg

Sableye

#294

DarkGhost
Egg

Hail

Ice

Flatter

Dark
DarkStatus

Torment

Dark-type move

Move #

259

Introduced

Generation III

Power

-

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Machine

-

View all moves
MoveTypeClassTM/TRPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical
TM58
6010010132

If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled.

Beat UpDarkPhysical-1001044

The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks.

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025108

The target is bitten with viciously sharp fangs. This may also make the target flinch.

Brutal SwingDarkPhysical601002094

The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity.

CrunchDarkPhysical8010015101

The user crunches up the target with sharp fangs. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Dark PulseDarkSpecial8010015128

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.

Darkest LariatDarkPhysical851001015

The user swings both arms and hits the target. The target’s stat changes don’t affect this attack’s damage.

Fake TearsDarkStatus-10020134

The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat.

False SurrenderDarkPhysical

-

80-102

The user pretends to bow its head, but then it stabs the target with its disheveled hair. This attack never misses.

Fiery WrathDarkSpecial

-

90100101

The user transforms its wrath into a fire-like aura to attack. This may also make opposing Pokémon flinch.

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001515

Flattery is used to confuse the target. However, this also raises the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

FlingDarkPhysical-10010237

The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.

Foul PlayDarkPhysical951001595

The user turns the target’s power against it. The higher the target’s Attack stat, the greater the damage it deals.

Hone ClawsDarkStatus

-

--1535

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Jaw LockDarkPhysical

-

80100102

This move prevents the user and the target from switching out until either of them faints. The effect goes away if either of the Pokémon leaves the field.

Knock OffDarkPhysical

-

651002035

The user slaps down the target’s held item, and that item can’t be used in that battle. The move does more damage if the target has a held item.

Lash OutDarkPhysical

-

75100567

The user lashes out to vent its frustration toward the target. If the user’s stats were lowered during this turn, the power of this move is doubled.

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001029

The user faints when using this move. In return, this harshly lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats.

Nasty PlotDarkStatus--20104

The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595103

The user lets loose a pitch-black shock wave at its target. This may also lower the target’s accuracy.

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001547

The user slashes the target the instant an opportunity arises. Critical hits land more easily.

ObstructDarkStatus

-

-100101

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Direct contact harshly lowers the attacker’s Defense stat.

Parting ShotDarkStatus

-

-1002010

With a parting threat, the user lowers the target’s Attack and Sp. Atk stats. Then it switches with a party Pokémon.

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010190

The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Power TripDarkPhysical

-

201001010

The user boasts its strength and attacks the target. The more the user’s stats are raised, the greater the move’s power.

QuashDarkStatus

-

-100157

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

SnarlDarkSpecial55951573

The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

70100562

This move enables the user to attack first. This move fails if the target is not readying an attack.

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001015

The user trades held items with the target faster than the eye can follow.

TauntDarkStatus-10020177

The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.

ThiefDarkPhysical6010025194

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Throat ChopDarkPhysical801001573

The user attacks the target’s throat, and the resultant suffering prevents the target from using moves that emit sound for two turns.

Topsy-TurvyDarkStatus

-

--203

All stat changes affecting the target turn topsy-turvy and become the opposite of what they were.

Wicked BlowDarkPhysical

-

7510051

The user, having mastered the Dark style, strikes the target with a fierce blow. This attack always results in a critical hit.

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This website is an independent platform and is not associated with, validated, backed, or sponsored by Nintendo, Game Freak, Niantic, or The Pokémon Company.