There have been significant changes to the Technical Machine (TM) system in the generations following the original release of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, but their remakes for the Nintendo Switch restore the original idea of single-use TMs. You’ll need to obtain multiple copies in order to use them on multiple Pokémon. The information below will hopefully help you with teambuilding and strategizing as you play through the games.
There are 100 TMs in all. To navigate this page, we recommend using ctrl + f on a desktop to search for the move name or TM number, or use the ‘search in page’ function on mobile browsers.
Early game coverage disclaimer: All TM details have been added, however locations will be updated as we take time to research and document the game. Please be patient 🙂
TM01: Focus Punch
Type
Fighting
Category
Physical
Power
150
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Description
The user focuses its mind before launching a punch. This move fails if the user is hit before it is used.
Location
Researching…
TM02: Dragon Claw
Type
Dragon
Category
Physical
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The user slashes the target with huge sharp claws.
Location
Researching…
TM03: Water Pulse
Type
Water
Category
Special
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Description
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.
Location
Researching…
TM04: Calm Mind
Type
Psychic
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Description
The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.
Location
- Desert Biome in the Grand Underground in an Item Ball
TM05: Roar
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Description
The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.
Location
Researching…
TM06: Toxic
Type
Poison
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
90%
PP
10
Description
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
Location
Researching…
TM07: Hail
Type
Ice
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10
Description
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.
Location
Researching…
TM08: Bulk Up
Type
Fighting
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Description
The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.
Location
Researching…
TM09: Bullet Seed
Type
Grass
Category
Physical
Power
25
Accuracy
100%
PP
30
Description
The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row.
Location
- Route 204, south of Floaroma Town, in an Item Ball
TM10: Work Up
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
30
Description
The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.
Locations
- Jubilife City: Reward for defeating both Schoolkids at the Trainer School
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 1,500
TM11: Sunny Day
Type
Fire
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
5
Description
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.
Location
Researching…
TM12: Taunt
Type
Dark
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Description
The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns.
Location
- Route 211 by the river in Item Ball
TM13: Ice Beam
Type
Ice
Category
Special
Power
90
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 3,000
TM14: Blizzard
Type
Ice
Category
Special
Power
110
Accuracy
70%
PP
5
Description
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 5,500
TM15: Hyper Beam
Type
Normal
Category
Special
Power
150
Accuracy
90%
PP
5
Description
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 7,500
TM16: Light Screen
Type
Psychic
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
30
Description
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 2,000
TM17: Protect
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10
Description
This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 2,000
TM18: Rain Dance
Type
Water
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
5
Description
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.
Location
Researching…
TM19: Giga Drain
Type
Grass
Category
Special
Power
75
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Location
Researching…
TM20: Safeguard
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
25
Description
The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 2,000
TM21: Dazzling Gleam
Type
Fairy
Category
Special
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 3,000
TM22: Solar Beam
Type
Grass
Category
Special
Power
120
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 3,000
TM23: Iron Tail
Type
Steel
Category
Physical
Power
100
Accuracy
75%
PP
15
Description
The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Location
Researching…
TM24: Thunderbolt
Type
Electric
Category
Special
Power
90
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
A strong electric blast crashes down on the target. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 3,000
TM25: Thunder
Type
Electric
Category
Special
Power
110
Accuracy
70%
PP
10
Description
A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 5,500
TM26: Earthquake
Type
Ground
Category
Physical
Power
100
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.
Location
Researching…
TM27: Low Sweep
Type
Fighting
Category
Physical
Power
65
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Description
The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 3,000
- Route 209: Lost Tower 4F
TM28: Dig
Type
Ground
Category
Physical
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn.
Location
Researching…
TM29: Psychic
Type
Psychic
Category
Special
Power
90
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 3,000
TM30: Shadow Ball
Type
Ghost
Category
Special
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Location
- Route 210: Follow the narrow bridges that can be traversed by Bicycle to find an Item Ball blocked by two breakable rocks
TM31: Brick Break
Type
Fighting
Category
Physical
Power
75
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
Location
Researching…
TM32: Double Team
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
15
Description
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 1,500
TM33: Reflect
Type
Psychic
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Description
A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 2,000
TM34: Shock Wave
Type
Electric
Category
Special
Power
60
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Description
The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack never misses.
Location
- Route 215: In small alcove towards east end of the route accessed by Cut, found in Item Ball
TM35: Flamethrower
Type
Fire
Category
Special
Power
90
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 3,000
TM36: Sludge Bomb
Type
Poison
Category
Special
Power
90
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. This may also poison the target.
Location
Researching…
TM37: Sandstorm
Type
Rock
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10
Description
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.
Location
Researching…
TM38: Fire Blast
Type
Fire
Category
Special
Power
110
Accuracy
85%
PP
5
Description
The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 5,500
TM39: Rock Tomb
Type
Rock
Category
Physical
Power
60
Accuracy
95%
PP
15
Description
Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.
Location
- Ravaged Path in an Item Ball. Left of both entrances
TM40: Aerial Ace
Type
Flying
Category
Physical
Power
60
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Description
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.
Location
- Route 213: In Item Ball accessible by using Rock Smash to the east of Dr. Footstep’s house
TM41: Torment
Type
Dark
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row.
Location
Researching…
TM42: Facade
Type
Normal
Category
Physical
Power
70
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Description
This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.
Location
Researching…
TM43: Volt Switch
Type
Electric
Category
Special
Power
70
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Description
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Location
- Amity Square: South of fountain in an Item Ball
TM44: Rest
Type
Psychic
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10
Description
The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 2,000
TM45: Attract
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.
Location
Researching…
TM46: Thief
Type
Dark
Category
Physical
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
25
Description
The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.
Location
- Eterna City: Use Cute to the left of Team Galactic building to access path which has one TM46 in an Item Ball
TM47: Steel Wing
Type
Steel
Category
Physical
Power
70
Accuracy
90%
PP
25
Description
The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.
Location
- Route 209: Use Cut south of the Lost Tower to access small path to an Item Ball containing TM47
TM48: Skill Swap
Type
Psychic
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10
Description
The user employs its psychic power to exchange Abilities with the target.
Location
Researching…
TM49: Scald
Type
Water
Category
Special
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.
Location
Researching…
TM50: Overheat
Type
Fire
Category
Special
Power
130
Accuracy
90%
PP
5
Description
The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Location
Researching…
TM51: Roost
Type
Flying
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10
Description
The user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.
Location
- Route 210: Bird Keeper standing on hill south of Honey Tree will give you several copies of TM51
TM52: Focus Blast
Type
Fighting
Category
Special
Power
120
Accuracy
70%
PP
5
Description
The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 5,500
TM53: Energy Ball
Type
Grass
Category
Special
Power
90
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Location
Researching…
TM54: False Swipe
Type
Normal
Category
Physical
Power
40
Accuracy
100%
PP
40
Description
A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 2,000
TM55: Brine
Type
Water
Category
Special
Power
65
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.
Location
Researching…
TM56: Fling
Type
Dark
Category
Physical
Power
—
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item.
Location
- Sphere trader in the Grand Underground
TM57: Charge Beam
Type
Electric
Category
Special
Power
50
Accuracy
90%
PP
10
Description
The user attacks the target with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.
Location
Researching…
TM58: Endure
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10
Description
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 2,000
TM59: Dragon Pulse
Type
Dragon
Category
Special
Power
85
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.
Location
Researching…
TM60: Drain Punch
Type
Fighting
Category
Physical
Power
75
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Location
- Veilstone City: Five awarded by Gym Leader Maylene after defeating her
TM61: Will-O-Wisp
Type
Fire
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
85%
PP
15
Description
The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn.
Location
Researching…
TM62: Bug Buzz
Type
Bug
Category
Special
Power
90
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
The user generates a damaging sound wave by vibration. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Location
Researching…
TM63: Nasty Plot
Type
Dark
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Description
The user stimulates its brain by thinking bad thoughts. This sharply raises the user’s Sp. Atk stat.
Location
- Veilstone City: Three given to you by NPC on the west side of town
TM64: Explosion
Type
Normal
Category
Physical
Power
250
Accuracy
100%
PP
5
Description
The user attacks everything around it by causing a tremendous explosion. The user faints upon using this move.
Location
Researching…
TM65: Shadow Claw
Type
Ghost
Category
Physical
Power
70
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.
Location
- Hearthome City: Gym Leader Fantina will give you five copies after you defeat her
TM66: Payback
Type
Dark
Category
Physical
Power
50
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.
Location
- Route 215: Three copies given to you by Black Belt NPC on rocky ledge
TM67: Recycle
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10
Description
The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.
Location
- Sphere trader in the Grand Underground
TM68: Giga Impact
Type
Normal
Category
Physical
Power
150
Accuracy
90%
PP
5
Description
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 7,500
TM69: Rock Polish
Type
Rock
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Description
The user polishes its body to reduce drag. This sharply raises the Speed stat.
Location
Researching…
TM70: Flash
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Description
The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 1,500
TM71: Stone Edge
Type
Rock
Category
Physical
Power
100
Accuracy
80%
PP
5
Description
The user stabs the target from below with sharpened stones. Critical hits land more easily.
Location
Researching…
TM72: Avalanche
Type
Ice
Category
Physical
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.
Location
Researching…
TM73: Thunder Wave
Type
Electric
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
90%
PP
20
Description
The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target.
Location
Researching…
TM74: Gyro Ball
Type
Steel
Category
Physical
Power
—
Accuracy
100%
PP
5
Description
The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user compared to the target, the greater the move’s power.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 3,000
TM75: Swords Dance
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Description
A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. This sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 1,500
TM76: Stealth Rock
Type
Rock
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
20
Description
The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opposing team. The trap hurts opposing Pokémon that switch into battle.
Location
- Receive from Gym Leader Roark after defeating him
TM77: Psych Up
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10
Description
The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.
Location
Researching…
TM78: Snarl
Type
Dark
Category
Special
Power
55
Accuracy
95%
PP
15
Description
The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon.
Location
- Route 204: South of Floaroma Town, use Cut to access path next to a garden-like area
TM79: Dark Pulse
Type
Dark
Category
Special
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. This may also make the target flinch.
Location
Researching…
TM80: Rock Slide
Type
Rock
Category
Physical
Power
75
Accuracy
90%
PP
10
Description
Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch.
Location
Researching…
TM81: X-Scissor
Type
Bug
Category
Physical
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.
Location
Researching…
TM82: Sleep Talk
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10
Description
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Location
- Sphere trader in the Grand Underground
- Eterna Forest: Before going into the forest from its south entrance, use cut and follow the path north and then east. There are two Item Balls on the rocky area, one of which is TM82 (the other is Silver Powder)
TM83: Bulldoze
Type
Ground
Category
Physical
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Description
The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 3,000
TM84: Poison Jab
Type
Poison
Category
Physical
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Description
The target is stabbed with a tentacle, arm, or the like steeped in poison. This may also poison the target.
Location
Researching…
TM85: Dream Eater
Type
Psychic
Category
Special
Power
100
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.
Location
Researching…
TM86: Grass Knot
Type
Grass
Category
Special
Power
—
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Description
The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the move’s power.
Location
- Five given to you after defeating Gym Leader Gardenia
TM87: Swagger
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
85%
PP
15
Description
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.
Location
TM88: Pluck
Type
Flying
Category
Physical
Power
60
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Description
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
Location
- From NPC in Floaroma Town in the house north of the Pokémon Center
- Sphere trader in the Grand Underground
TM89: U-Turn
Type
Bug
Category
Physical
Power
70
Accuracy
100%
PP
20
Description
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 3,000
TM90: Substitute
Type
Normal
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
10
Description
The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.
Location
- Veilstone City: Department store 3F for 2,000
TM91: Flash Cannon
Type
Steel
Category
Special
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
10
Description
The user gathers all its light energy and releases it all at once. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.
Location
Researching…
TM92: Trick Room
Type
Psychic
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
5
Description
The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.
Location
Route 213: Three copies given to you by the Clown NPC inside resort villa to the right of the pool, which is on a higher ledge
TM93: Cut
Type
Normal
Category
Physical
Power
50
Accuracy
95%
PP
30
Description
The target is cut with a scythe or claw.
Location
- Eterna City: Several given to you by Cynthia
TM94: Fly
Type
Flying
Category
Physical
Power
90
Accuracy
95%
PP
15
Description
The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.
Location
- Veilstone City: Team Galactic warehouse
TM95: Surf
Type
Water
Category
Special
Power
90
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surroundings with a giant wave.
Location
- Celestic Town: After defeating the Team Galactic Grunt blocking the chamber, enter and examine the mural in the back. Cynthia’s grandmother will gift you with three copies
TM96: Strength
Type
Normal
Category
Physical
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power.
Location
- Route 209: Lost Tower, 5F from NPC
TM97: Defog
Type
Flying
Category
Status
Power
—
Accuracy
—
PP
15
Description
A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.
Location
- Pastoria City: Three copies given to you by NPC in the Great Marsh directly to the right after entering
TM98: Rock Smash
Type
Fighting
Category
Physical
Power
40
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.
Location
- From Hiker NPC when entering Oreburgh Gate from Route 203
TM99: Waterfall
Type
Water
Category
Physical
Power
80
Accuracy
100%
PP
15
Description
The user charges at the target and may make it flinch.
Location
Researching…
TM100: Rock Climb
Type
Normal
Category
Physical
Power
90
Accuracy
85%
PP
20
Description
This move can’t be used. It’s recommended that this move is forgotten. Once forgotten, this move can’t be remembered.
Location
Researching…
Note: Some data, particularly move descriptions, is pulled from Pokémon Sword and Shield as we explore Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. This note will be removed when all data is complete.
