Torment

Effect

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

Move stats

Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Priority	Target
Dark	Status	—	100	15	0	Selected target

“—” power marks a status move.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

180 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

TM / HM acquisition and compatibility: TM41.

Level-up and evolution (35 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Torment: Level-up and evolution

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Murkrow	DarkFlying	Lv 61	Where to get it
Nuzleaf	GrassDark	Lv 1	Where to get it
Shiftry	GrassDark	Lv 1	Where to get it
Chimchar	Fire	Lv 25	Where to get it
Monferno	FireFighting	Lv 29	Where to get it
Purrloin	Dark	Lv 16	Where to get it
Liepard	Dark	Lv 16	Where to get it
Pansage	Grass	Lv 25	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Sandile	GroundDark	Lv 18	Where to get it
Krokorok	GroundDark	Lv 18	Where to get it
Krookodile	GroundDark	Lv 18	Where to get it
Zorua	Dark	Lv 4	Where to get it
Zoroark	Dark	Lv 1	Where to get it
Pawniard	DarkSteel	Lv 15	Where to get it
Bisharp	DarkSteel	Lv 15	Where to get it
Klefki	SteelFairy	Lv 12	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Salazzle	PoisonFire	Lv 1	Where to get it
Impidimp	DarkFairy	Lv 28	Where to get it
Morgrem	DarkFairy	Lv 28	Where to get it
Grimmsnarl	DarkFairy	Lv 28	Where to get it
Morpeko	ElectricDark	Lv 35	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Glastrier	Ice	Lv 24	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Enamorus	FairyFlying	Lv 5	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Squawkabilly	NormalFlying	Lv 10	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Bombirdier	FlyingDark	Lv 24	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Kingambit	DarkSteel	Lv 15	Where to get it
Artwork shows Morpeko’s standard form. Morpeko (Hangry Mode)	ElectricDark	Lv 35	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Calyrex’s standard form. Ice Rider Calyrex	PsychicIce	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Zorua’s standard form. Hisuian Zorua	NormalGhost	Lv 4	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Zoroark’s standard form. Hisuian Zoroark	NormalGhost	Lv 1	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Enamorus’s standard form. Enamorus (Therian Forme)	FairyFlying	Lv 5	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Squawkabilly’s standard form. Squawkabilly (Blue Plumage)	NormalFlying	Lv 10	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Squawkabilly’s standard form. Squawkabilly (Yellow Plumage)	NormalFlying	Lv 10	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Squawkabilly’s standard form. Squawkabilly (White Plumage)	NormalFlying	Lv 10	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Grimmsnarl’s standard form. Gigantamax Grimmsnarl	DarkFairy	Lv 28	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.

TMs and HMs (177 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Torment: TMs and HMs

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Ekans	Poison	TM41	Where to get it
Arbok	Poison	TM41	Where to get it
Nidoqueen	PoisonGround	TM41	Where to get it
Nidoking	PoisonGround	TM41	Where to get it
Zubat	PoisonFlying	TM41	Where to get it
Golbat	PoisonFlying	TM41	Where to get it
Meowth	Normal	TM41	Where to get it
Persian	Normal	TM41	Where to get it
Abra	Psychic	TM41	Where to get it
Kadabra	Psychic	TM41	Where to get it
Alakazam	Psychic	TM41	Where to get it
Dodrio	NormalFlying	TM41	Where to get it
Grimer	Poison	TM41	Where to get it
Muk	Poison	TM41	Where to get it
Cloyster	WaterIce	TM41	Where to get it
Gastly	GhostPoison	TM41	Where to get it
Haunter	GhostPoison	TM41	Where to get it
Gengar	GhostPoison	TM41	Where to get it
Onix	RockGround	TM41	Where to get it
Drowzee	Psychic	TM41	Where to get it
Hypno	PsychicNormal	TM41	Where to get it
Voltorb	Electric	TM41	Where to get it
Electrode	Electric	TM41	Where to get it
Koffing	Poison	TM41	Where to get it
Weezing	Poison	TM41	Where to get it
Mr. Mime	PsychicFairy	TM41	Where to get it
Jynx	IcePsychic	TM41	Where to get it
Gyarados	WaterFlying	TM41	Where to get it
Aerodactyl	RockFlying	TM41	Where to get it
Mewtwo	PsychicNormal	TM41	Where to get it
Mew	Psychic	TM41 (all TMs / HMs)	Where to get it
Crobat	PoisonFlying	TM41	Where to get it
Sudowoodo	Rock	TM41	Where to get it
Umbreon	Dark	TM41	Where to get it
Murkrow	DarkFlying	TM41	Where to get it
Misdreavus	GhostFairy	TM41	Where to get it
Gligar	GroundFlying	TM41	Where to get it
Steelix	SteelDragon	TM41	Where to get it
Snubbull	Fairy	TM41	Where to get it
Granbull	Fairy	TM41	Where to get it
Sneasel	DarkIce	TM41	Where to get it
Teddiursa	Normal	TM41	Where to get it
Ursaring	Normal	TM41	Where to get it
Skarmory	SteelFlying	TM41	Where to get it
Houndour	DarkFire	TM41	Where to get it
Houndoom	DarkFire	TM41	Where to get it
Larvitar	RockGround	TM41	Where to get it
Pupitar	RockGround	TM41	Where to get it
Tyranitar	RockDark	TM41	Where to get it
Poochyena	Dark	TM41	Where to get it
Mightyena	Dark	TM41	Where to get it
Nuzleaf	GrassDark	TM41	Where to get it
Shiftry	GrassDark	TM41	Where to get it
Ralts	PsychicFairy	TM41	Where to get it
Kirlia	PsychicFairy	TM41	Where to get it
Gardevoir	PsychicFairy	TM41	Where to get it
Loudred	Normal	TM41	Where to get it
Exploud	NormalDark	TM41	Where to get it
Nosepass	Rock	TM41	Where to get it
Sableye	DarkGhost	TM41	Where to get it
Mawile	SteelFairy	TM41	Where to get it
Carvanha	WaterDark	TM41	Where to get it
Sharpedo	WaterDark	TM41	Where to get it
Spoink	Psychic	TM41	Where to get it
Grumpig	PsychicRock	TM41	Where to get it
Shuppet	Ghost	TM41	Where to get it
Banette	GhostNormal	TM41	Where to get it
Duskull	Ghost	TM41	Where to get it
Dusclops	Ghost	TM41	Where to get it
Chimecho	PsychicSteel	TM41	Where to get it
Absol	DarkFairy	TM41	Where to get it
Glalie	Ice	TM41	Where to get it
Deoxys	Psychic	TM41	Where to get it
Chimchar	Fire	TM41	Where to get it
Monferno	FireFighting	TM41	Where to get it
Infernape	FireFighting	TM41	Where to get it
Shieldon	RockSteel	TM41	Where to get it
Bastiodon	RockSteel	TM41	Where to get it
Floatzel	Water	TM41	Where to get it
Mismagius	GhostFairy	TM41	Where to get it
Honchkrow	DarkFlying	TM41	Where to get it
Glameow	Normal	TM41	Where to get it
Purugly	NormalFairy	TM41	Where to get it
Chingling	Psychic	TM41	Where to get it
Stunky	PoisonDark	TM41	Where to get it
Skuntank	PoisonDark	TM41	Where to get it
Mime Jr.	PsychicFairy	TM41	Where to get it
Chatot	NormalFlying	TM41	Where to get it
Spiritomb	GhostDark	TM41	Where to get it
Skorupi	PoisonBug	TM41	Where to get it
Drapion	PoisonDark	TM41	Where to get it
Croagunk	PoisonFighting	TM41	Where to get it
Toxicroak	PoisonFighting	TM41	Where to get it
Weavile	DarkIce	TM41	Where to get it
Electivire	ElectricFighting	TM41	Where to get it
Magmortar	Fire	TM41	Where to get it
Gliscor	GroundFlying	TM41	Where to get it
Gallade	PsychicFighting	TM41	Where to get it
Probopass	RockSteel	TM41	Where to get it
Dusknoir	Ghost	TM41	Where to get it
Froslass	IceGhost	TM41	Where to get it
Azelf	Psychic	TM41	Where to get it
Heatran	FireSteel	TM41	Where to get it
Darkrai	Dark	TM41	Where to get it
Snivy	Grass	TM41	Where to get it
Servine	GrassDragon	TM41	Where to get it
Serperior	GrassDragon	TM41	Where to get it
Purrloin	Dark	TM41	Where to get it
Liepard	Dark	TM41	Where to get it
Pansage	Grass	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Simisage	Grass	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Pansear	Fire	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Simisear	Fire	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Panpour	Water	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Simipour	Water	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Sandile	GroundDark	TM41	Where to get it
Krokorok	GroundDark	TM41	Where to get it
Krookodile	GroundDark	TM41	Where to get it
Zorua	Dark	TM41	Where to get it
Zoroark	Dark	TM41	Where to get it
Pawniard	DarkSteel	TM41	Where to get it
Bisharp	DarkSteel	TM41	Where to get it
Klefki	SteelFairy	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Hoopa	PsychicGhost	TM41	Where to get it
Yungoos	Normal	TM41	Where to get it
Gumshoos	Normal	TM41	Where to get it
Salazzle	PoisonFire	TM41	Where to get it
Bruxish	WaterPsychic	TM41	Where to get it
Impidimp	DarkFairy	TM41	Where to get it
Morgrem	DarkFairy	TM41	Where to get it
Grimmsnarl	DarkFairy	TM41	Where to get it
Morpeko	ElectricDark	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Glastrier	Ice	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Enamorus	FairyFlying	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Squawkabilly	NormalFlying	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Bombirdier	FlyingDark	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Kingambit	DarkSteel	TM41	Where to get it
Artwork shows Rattata’s standard form. Alolan Rattata	DarkNormal	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Raticate’s standard form. Alolan Raticate	DarkNormal	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Meowth’s standard form. Alolan Meowth	Dark	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Persian’s standard form. Alolan Persian	Dark	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Alakazam’s standard form. Mega Alakazam	Psychic	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Grimer’s standard form. Alolan Grimer	PoisonDark	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Muk’s standard form. Alolan Muk	PoisonDark	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Gengar’s standard form. Mega Gengar	GhostPoison	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Gyarados’s standard form. Mega Gyarados	WaterDark	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Aerodactyl’s standard form. Mega Aerodactyl	RockFlying	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form. Mega Mewtwo X	PsychicFighting	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form. Mega Mewtwo Y	Psychic	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Steelix’s standard form. Mega Steelix	SteelGround	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Houndoom’s standard form. Mega Houndoom	DarkFire	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Tyranitar’s standard form. Mega Tyranitar	RockDark	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Gardevoir’s standard form. Mega Gardevoir	PsychicFairy	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Sableye’s standard form. Mega Sableye	DarkGhost	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mawile’s standard form. Mega Mawile	SteelFairy	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Sharpedo’s standard form. Mega Sharpedo	WaterDark	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Banette’s standard form. Mega Banette	Ghost	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Absol’s standard form. Mega Absol	Dark	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Glalie’s standard form. Mega Glalie	Ice	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Deoxys’s standard form. Deoxys (Attack Forme)	Psychic	TM41	Where to get it
Artwork shows Deoxys’s standard form. Deoxys (Defense Forme)	Psychic	TM41	Where to get it
Artwork shows Deoxys’s standard form. Deoxys (Speed Forme)	Psychic	TM41	Where to get it
Artwork shows Gallade’s standard form. Mega Gallade	PsychicFighting	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Thundurus’s standard form. Thundurus (Therian Forme)	ElectricFlying	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Hoopa’s standard form. Hoopa Unbound	PsychicDark	TM41	Where to get it
Artwork shows Morpeko’s standard form. Morpeko (Hangry Mode)	ElectricDark	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Calyrex’s standard form. Ice Rider Calyrex	PsychicIce	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Zorua’s standard form. Hisuian Zorua	NormalGhost	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Zoroark’s standard form. Hisuian Zoroark	NormalGhost	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Enamorus’s standard form. Enamorus (Therian Forme)	FairyFlying	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Squawkabilly’s standard form. Squawkabilly (Blue Plumage)	NormalFlying	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Squawkabilly’s standard form. Squawkabilly (Yellow Plumage)	NormalFlying	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Squawkabilly’s standard form. Squawkabilly (White Plumage)	NormalFlying	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason Its base Pokémon is not in the game.
Artwork shows Meowth’s standard form. Gigantamax Meowth	Normal	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Gengar’s standard form. Gigantamax Gengar	GhostPoison	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Grimmsnarl’s standard form. Gigantamax Grimmsnarl	DarkFairy	TM41	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason The game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form. Armored Mewtwo	PsychicSteel	TM41	Where to get it

Egg moves (3 Pokémon)

All availabilityWhere to get itBattle onlyNOT AVAILABLE IN GAMENo known way to get it

Pokémon that learn Torment: Egg moves

Pokémon	Type	Learning method	Availability
Gothita	Psychic	Egg learnset	Where to get it
Nickit	Dark	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
Varoom	SteelPoison	Egg learnset	NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME Reason No wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.

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