diff --git a/src/phases.ts b/src/phases.ts
index 5857b461fd5..2e0d62f40b7 100644
--- a/src/phases.ts
+++ b/src/phases.ts
@@ -2021,7 +2021,7 @@ export class CommandPhase extends FieldPhase {
         // Decides between a Disabled, Not Implemented, or No PP translation message
         const errorMessage =
           playerPokemon.isMoveDisabled(move.moveId)
-            ? playerPokemon.getDisablingTag(move.moveId)?.selectionDeniedText(playerPokemon, move.moveId)
+            ? playerPokemon.getDisablingTag(move.moveId)!.selectionDeniedText(playerPokemon, move.moveId)
             : move.getName().endsWith(" (N)") ? "battle:moveNotImplemented" : "battle:moveNoPP";
         const moveName = move.getName().replace(" (N)", ""); // Trims off the indicator