Moves
normalphysical

Frustration

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Power
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Target
Selected Pokemon

Effect

Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.

Inflicts regular damage. Power increases inversely with happiness, given by `(255 - happiness) * 2 / 5`, to a maximum of 102. Power bottoms out at 1.

"This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered."

Where to find it

Game-by-game pickup locations, plus wild Pokémon that may be holding the TM.

Machine by version

  • TM21taught in
    Gold SilverCrystalRuby SapphireEmeraldFirered LeafgreenDiamond PearlPlatinumHeartgold SoulsilverBlack WhiteColosseumXdBlack 2 White 2X YOmega Ruby Alpha SapphireSun MoonUltra Sun Ultra Moon
    Generation I
    • R B YPrize for defeating Erika
    Generation II
    • G S CGoldenrod Department Store Su
    Generation III
    • R S EPacifidlog Town
    • FR LGRocket Hideout
    • ColoNot available
    • XDNot available
    Generation IV
    • D P PtVeilstone Game Corner · Team Galactic HQ(8000 C)
    • HG SSGoldenrod Department Store Su · Celadon Department Store($ 1000)
    Generation V
    • B WNimbasa City($ 10000)
    • B2 W2Floccesy Ranch
    Generation VI
    • X YConnecting Cave
    • OR ASPacifidlog Town
    Generation VII
    • S MMalie City
    • US UMMalie City
    • P EPokémon Mansion
    Generation VIII
    • Sw ShBallonlea
    • BD SPVeilstone Department Store · Team Galactic HQ($ 3,000)
    Generation IX
    • S VPrize for defeating Katy · TM Machine(800 LP Nymble Claw ×3 Tarountula Thread ×3)
    • ZAReward for attaining research level 5
Introduced in Generation II· Learned by 942 Pokémon