TMs (Technical Machines) teach a move to a Pokémon. In Scarlet and Violet, they work in a new way: you craft them.
How it works
- Find or receive a TM: on the ground (glowing spots), or given by a Gym Leader, a boss or a character. This unlocks its recipe.
- Gather materials: by defeating or catching Pokémon (including with “Let’s Go!”), you obtain materials specific to each species, such as fur, scales or feathers.
- Earn League Points (LP): first contacts with raid crystals, Team Star rewards, Academy class work.
- Craft the TM at the TM Machine in a Pokémon Center, in exchange for materials and LP.
The TM Machine also works the other way around: you can trade in your surplus materials for League Points.
The most useful TMs and where to find them
| TM | Move | Where to find it |
|---|---|---|
| TM007 | Protect | Alfornada Cavern |
| TM060 | U-turn | East Province (Area Two) |
| TM088 | Swords Dance | West Province (Area One) |
| TM119 | Energy Ball | North Province (Area Three) |
| TM123 | Surf | Levincia |
| TM125 | Flamethrower | West Province (Area Three) |
| TM126 | Thunderbolt | West Province (Area Two) |
| TM129 | Calm Mind | South Province (Area Three) |
| TM135 | Ice Beam | North Province (Area One) |
| TM148 | Sludge Bomb | North Province (Area Two) |
| TM149 | Earthquake | Asado Desert |
| TM150 | Stone Edge | North Province (Area One) Pokémon Center, after defeating 6 Trainers in the area |
| TM164 | Brave Bird | Casseroya Lake |
| TM169 | Draco Meteor | Given by Penny in Mesagoza, at the end of Starfall Street |
| TM171 | Tera Blast | Given by Geeta after the 5th Gym Badge |
TMs given by Gym Leaders and Team Star
Every Gym Leader and every boss gives a TM of their type, for example TM114 Shadow Ball (Ryme), TM120 Psychic (Tulip), TM079 Dazzling Gleam (Ortega) or TM167 Close Combat (Eri). All of them are listed on our Gym and base pages.
Academy pop quiz
What do you need to craft a TM?
Pokémon materials and League Points, once the recipe is unlocked.
Is a TM consumed?
Yes: it disappears once used, but the recipe stays unlocked.
How do you get the TM Tera Blast?
Geeta gives it to you after your 5th Gym Badge.
