Effect
Generations III and IV
Torment prevents the target from selecting the same move for use twice in a row. If a Pokémon has selected the move it used last turn and becomes affected with Torment, it may still use the move this turn (even if it moves after the user of Torment).
If the target can only use one move (e.g. is holding a Choice item, only has one move with PP, is under the effect of Encore, etc.), the target will be forced to use Struggle every second round. Struggle is not affected by Torment; if a Pokémon has run out of PP for all of its moves, it can continue to use Struggle. Moves such as Rollout will still be fully executed under the effects of Torment.
Generation V onward
Torment can now be reflected with Magic Coat.
Pokémon that know Torment are banned from participating in films at Pokéstar Studios.
Torment does not work on Pokémon under the protection of Aroma Veil.
Torment can also be used as part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing certain moves (Counter, Destiny Bond, Grudge, King's Shield, Metal Burst, Mirror Coat and Spite) to give an extra three appeal points if used in the next turn.
A Pokémon affected by Torment can upgrade a status move into a Z-Move even if it used that move during the previous turn.
Torment does not prevent the target from repeating its most recent move via Instruct.
If powered up by a Darkinium Z into Z-Torment, the user's Defense stat rises by one stage.
Torment will fail if used on a Dynamax Pokémon, and a Pokémon under the effect of Torment can remove it by Dynamaxing.
Description
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RSE
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Torments the foe and stops successive use of a move.* Prevents the foe from using the same move in a row.*
| FRLG
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It enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move successively.
| Colo.XD
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Torments the target. Stops successive use of a move.* Prevents the target from using the same move in a row.*
| DPPtHGSSPBR
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The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
| BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUM SwSh
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The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
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LearnsetIn other games
In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team, and Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, Torment is a move with 16PP and 100% accuracy. Instead of prohibiting a move from being used twice in a row, Torment seals the last move the target used. A sealed move will remain unusable until the user moves to the next floor; this is not considered to be a status condition. This move is affected by Taunt and the Muzzled status condition.
In Gates to Infinity onwards, sealing is now considered a status condition and can be cured without moving to the next floor.
Description
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MDRB
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Prevents the targeted Pokémon, while it remains on the floor, from using the last move it used.
| MDTDS
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Prevents the target from using the last move it used. The effect persists as long as the target remains on the floor.
| BSL
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てきポケモンが ちょくぜんにくりだしたわざに いちゃもんをつけて いまのフロアでは だせないようにしてしまう
| MDGtI
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It seals the move the enemy last used and prevents the Pokémon from using it. The seal will be removed when it arrives on the next floor.
| SMD
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It has the move the enemy last used Sealed, which prevents the Pokémon from using it. The seal will be removed when you go to the next floor.
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In the anime
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Banette
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The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
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Banette
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Banette stomps its foot on the ground and yells at the opponent, making it unable to use the same move twice in a row.
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Harley's Banette
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Rhapsody in Drew
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Debut
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In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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Carvanha
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The user torments and enrages the foe, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
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Carvanha
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Carvanha torments the opponent, preventing it from using the same move twice in a row.
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Amber's Carvanha
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Very Vexing Volbeat
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Debut
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In other generations
Core series games
Side series games
Spin-off series games
In other languages