Torrent increases the power of Water-type moves by 50% (1.5×) when the ability-bearer's HP falls below a third of its maximum (known in-game as in a pinch
).
| Generation III | Ups WATER moves in a pinch. |
|---|---|
| Generation IV | Powers up Water-type moves in a pinch. |
| Generation V | Powers up Water-type moves in a pinch. |
| # | Name | 2nd ability | Hidden ability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 007 | Squirtle | — | Rain Dish |
| 008 | Wartortle | — | Rain Dish |
| 009 | Blastoise | — | Rain Dish |
| 158 | Totodile | — | Sheer Force |
| 159 | Croconaw | — | Sheer Force |
| 160 | Feraligatr | — | Sheer Force |
| 258 | Mudkip | — | Damp |
| 259 | Marshtomp | — | Damp |
| 260 | Swampert | — | Damp |
| 393 | Piplup | — | Defiant |
| 394 | Prinplup | — | Defiant |
| 395 | Empoleon | — | Defiant |
| 501 | Oshawott | — | Shell Armor |
| 502 | Dewott | — | Shell Armor |
| 503 | Samurott | — | Shell Armor |
| # | Name | Other abilities |
|---|---|---|
| 515 | Panpour |
Gluttony |
| 516 | Simipour |
Gluttony |