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Torment

Torment

Dark-type status move in Pokémon X and Y.

Flavor

In-game flavor text and battle data for this move.
DarkStatus

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

Machines

Technical Machine, Hidden Machine, or similar machine items associated with this move.

TM41

TM41

Learners

Pokémon that learn this move naturally by leveling up.
PokémonTypeLevel

Bisharp

#625

DarkSteel
Start

Sandile

#551

GroundDark
10

Krokorok

#552

GroundDark
10

Krookodile

#553

GroundDark
10

Pawniard

#624

DarkSteel
14

Bisharp

#625

DarkSteel
14

Purrloin

#509

Dark
19

Liepard

#510

Dark
19

Pansage

#29

Grass
25

Nuzleaf

#274

GrassDark
25

Chimchar

#390

Fire
25

Monferno

#391

FireFighting
29

Klefki

#707

SteelFairy
32

Zorua

#570

Dark
33

Zoroark

#571

Dark
34

Murkrow

#198

DarkFlying
61

Learners

Pokémon that can learn this move from Technical Machines or Hidden Machines.
PokémonTypeMethod

Bunnelby

#10

Normal
TM/HM

Diggersby

#11

NormalGround
TM/HM

Ekans

#23

Poison
TM/HM

Arbok

#24

Poison
TM/HM

Pansage

#29

Grass
TM/HM

Simisage

#30

Grass
TM/HM

Pansear

#31

Fire
TM/HM

Nidoqueen

#31

PoisonGround
TM/HM

Simisear

#32

Fire
TM/HM

Panpour

#33

Water
TM/HM

Simipour

#34

Water
TM/HM

Nidoking

#34

PoisonGround
TM/HM

Gyarados

#50

WaterFlying
TM/HM

Gyarados Mega

#50

WaterDark
TM/HM

Meowth

#52

Normal
TM/HM

Persian

#53

Normal
TM/HM

Carvanha

#55

WaterDark
TM/HM

Sharpedo

#56

WaterDark
TM/HM

Ralts

#64

PsychicFairy
TM/HM

Kirlia

#65

PsychicFairy
TM/HM

Gardevoir

#66

PsychicFairy
TM/HM

Gardevoir Mega

#66

PsychicFairy
TM/HM

Gallade

#67

PsychicFighting
TM/HM

Grimer

#88

Poison
TM/HM

Muk

#89

Poison
TM/HM

Cloyster

#91

WaterIce
TM/HM

Pancham

#91

Fighting
TM/HM

Pangoro

#92

FightingDark
TM/HM

Gastly

#92

GhostPoison
TM/HM

Haunter

#93

GhostPoison
TM/HM

Gengar

#94

GhostPoison
TM/HM

Gengar Mega

#94

GhostPoison
TM/HM

Dodrio

#95

NormalFlying
TM/HM

Onix

#95

RockGround
TM/HM

Drowzee

#96

Psychic
TM/HM

Hypno

#97

Psychic
TM/HM

Voltorb

#100

Electric
TM/HM

Scraggy

#100

DarkFighting
TM/HM

Electrode

#101

Electric
TM/HM

Scrafty

#101

DarkFighting
TM/HM

Abra

#102

Psychic
TM/HM

Kadabra

#103

Psychic
TM/HM

Alakazam

#104

Psychic
TM/HM

Alakazam Mega

#104

Psychic
TM/HM

Koffing

#109

Poison
TM/HM

Weezing

#110

Poison
TM/HM

Espurr

#114

Psychic
TM/HM

Meowstic Female

#115

Psychic
TM/HM

Meowstic Male

#115

Psychic
TM/HM

Mr. Mime

#122

PsychicFairy
TM/HM

Jynx

#124

IcePsychic
TM/HM

Croagunk

#125

PoisonFighting
TM/HM

Toxicroak

#126

PoisonFighting
TM/HM

Spritzee

#129

Fairy
TM/HM

Aromatisse

#130

Fairy
TM/HM

Loudred

#141

Normal
TM/HM

Exploud

#142

Normal
TM/HM

Aerodactyl

#142

RockFlying
TM/HM

Aerodactyl Mega

#142

RockFlying
TM/HM

Zubat

#145

PoisonFlying
TM/HM

Hail

Ice

Flatter

Dark
DarkStatus

Torment

Dark-type move

Move #

259

Introduced

Generation III

Power

-

Accuracy

100

PP

15

Priority

0

Machine

TM41

Related

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Other moves that share this move type.
MoveTypeClassTM/HMPowerAcc.PPPokémonDescription
AssuranceDarkPhysical

-

601001050

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

Beat UpDarkPhysical

-

-1001015

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

BiteDarkPhysical

-

6010025120

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

CrunchDarkPhysical

-

8010015108

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

Dark PulseDarkSpecial
TM97
8010015153

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

Dark VoidDarkStatus

-

-80101

Opposing Pokémon are dragged into a world of total darkness that makes them sleep.

EmbargoDarkStatus-1001590

This move prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it.

Fake TearsDarkStatus

-

-1002038

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

Feint AttackDarkPhysical

-

60-2092

The user approaches the target disarmingly, then throws a sucker punch. This attack never misses.

FlatterDarkStatus

-

-1001520

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

FlingDarkPhysical-10010308

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

Foul PlayDarkPhysical

-

951001523

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

Hone ClawsDarkStatus--15170

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

Knock OffDarkPhysical

-

651002041

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.

MementoDarkStatus

-

-1001025

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

Nasty PlotDarkStatus

-

--2050

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

Night DazeDarkSpecial

-

8595102

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

Night SlashDarkPhysical

-

701001561

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

Parting ShotDarkStatus

-

-100202

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

PaybackDarkPhysical5010010223

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

PunishmentDarkPhysical

-

-100526

The more the target has powered up with stat changes, the greater the move’s power.

PursuitDarkPhysical

-

401002096

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

QuashDarkStatus-1001521

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

SnarlDarkSpecial55951564

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

SnatchDarkStatus

-

--1026

The user steals the effects of any attempts to use a healing or stat-changing move.

Sucker PunchDarkPhysical

-

80100556

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

SwitcherooDarkStatus

-

-1001020

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

TauntDarkStatus-10020234

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

ThiefDarkPhysical6010025328

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

Topsy-TurvyDarkStatus

-

--202

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

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