Pokemon GO players are finally getting a feature that they've been asking for nearly since the game began. After years of burning through TMs trying to assign Pokemon with the perfect move sets, there is finally going to be an option to just assign a Pokemon with a specific charge or fast move, instead of randomly reassigning them thanks to the addition of Elite TMs.
Elite TMs are a new item in Pokemon GO that offers players a chance to customize Pokemon move sets with a lot more control than the community has grown used to. The items are very valuable and will obviously be a bit harder to obtain than standard TMs, so there's a lot for players to learn about before diving in.
Players who like to optimize their PvP and PvE rosters for the Pokemon GO metagame are going to be able to put Elite TMs to great use as they setup the most powerful combinations of movesets for their fighters. There will definitely still be a valuable place for regular Charge and Fast TMs in the mobile game, but Elite TMs are going to be very powerful and valuable for players who put in the work to earn them.
What kind of Elite TMs are available?
Elite Fast TMs and Elite Charge TMs
What Are Elite TMs?
Elite Fast TM - This Technical Machine lets you choose a Fast Attack to teach to a Pokémon
Elite Charge TM - This Technical Machine lets you choose a Charged Attack to teach to a Pokémon
What is the difference between an Elite TM and a regular TM in Pokemon GO?
Regular Charge TMs and Fast TMs will randomly reroll a fast or charge move and assign the Pokemon with another move from the appropriate list of available options. Elite TMs remove the random element entirely. When players use an Elite Charge TM or an Elite Fast TM, they have the opportunity to specifically assign the move they want to a Pokemon (assuming it is available for that Pokemon). That means that there is no need to use multiple items to get the desired outcome.
How can players get Elite TMs in Pokemon GO?
The primary way that players can obtain Elite TMs in Pokemon GO is by reaching rank 7 or higher in the current season of GO Battle League. That said, there is also the option to pick up Elite TMs from certain bundles in the shop on special occasions. These will not always be available, so it's a good idea to pick them up when they are available if you get the chance.
What moves are available through Elite TMs?
Alakazam - Counter, Dazzling Gleam, Psychic
Ampharos - Dragon Pulse
Arcanine - Bite, Bull Doze
Articuno - Hurricane
Beedrill - Bug Bite
Blastoise - Hydro Cannon
Blaziken - Stone Edge, Blast Burn
Breloom - Grass Knot
Butterfree - Bug Bite
Charizard -Ember, Wing Attack, Blast Burn, Flamethrower
Charmeleon - Scratch
Clefable - Pound
Cleffa - Body Slam, Psychic
Cloyster - Blizzard
Cobalion - Sacred Sword
Dewgong -Ice Shard, Aqua Jet, Icy Wind
Dodrio - Air Cutter
Doduo - Swift
Dragonite - Dragon Pulse, Draco Meteor
Eevee - Body Slam, Last Resort
Ekans - Gunk Shot
Electrode - Tackle
Elekid - Thunderbolt
Empoleon - Hydro Cannon
Espeon - Last Resort
Exeggutor - Zen Headbutt
Farfetch’d - Cut
Fearow - Twister
Feraligatr - Water Gun, Hydro Cannon
Flareon - Last Resort, Heat Wave
Flygon - Earth Power
Gallade - Synchronoise
Gardevoir - Synchronoise
Gastly - Sucker Punch, Ominous Wind
Gengar - Lick, Sludge Wave, Dark Pulse, Psychic
Glaceon - Last Resort
Graveler - Rock Slide
Golbat - Ominous Wind
Gyarados - Dragon Tail, Dragon Pulse
Haunter - Lick
Hitmonchan - Rock Smash, Brick Break
Hitmonlee - Stomp, Brick Break
Hypno - Psyshock
Igglybuff - Body Slam
Infernape - Blast Burn
Jigglypuff - Body Slam, Play Rough
Jolteon - Last Resort
Jynx - Pound, Ice Punch
Kabutops - Fury Cutter
Kangaskhan - Stomp, Brick Break
Kingdra - Water Gun
Kingler - Mud Shot
Lapras - Ice Shard, Ice Beam, Dragon Pulse
Leafeon - Last Resort
Lickilicky - Body Slam
Lickitung - Body Slam
Machamp - Karate Chop, Submission, Stone Edge
Machoke - Cross Chop
Machop - Low Kick
Magby - Flamethrower
Mamoswine - Ancient Power
Meganium - Frenzy Plant
Meowth - Body Slam
Metagross - Meteor Mash
Mewtwo - Psystrike, Shadow Ball, Hyper Beam
Mewtwo (Armored) - Psystrike
Moltres - Sky Attack
Muk - Lick
Nidoking - Fury Cutter
Ninetales - Ember, Flamethrower, Fire Blast
Omanyte - Rock Tomb, Brine
Omastar - Rock Throw, Rock Slide
Onix - Rock Slide, Iron Head
Parasect - Bug Bite
Persian - Night Slash
Pidgeot - Wing Attack, Air Cutter
Pikachu - Present, Surf, Thunder (Pikachu Libre cannot learn these)
Pinsir - Submission
Politoed - Earthquake
Poliwhirl - Scald
Poliwrath - Submission
Porygon - Tackle, Zen Headbutt, Signal Beam, Psybeam, Discharge
Primeape - Karate Chop, Cross Chop
Ponyta - Fire Blast
Raichu - Thunder
Rapidash - Ember
Rhydon -Megahorn
Rhyperior - Rock Wrecker
Salamence - Outrage
Sandshrew - Rock Tomb
Sceptile - Frenzy Plant
Scyther - Steel Wing, Bug Buzz
Seadra - Blizzard
Seaking - Poison Jab, Drill Run, Icy Wind
Seel - Water Gun, Aqua Jet
Shedinja - Struggle Bug
Slaking - Body Slam
Smoochum - Frost Breath
Snorlax - Yawn
Spearow - Twister
Starmie - Tackle
Suicune - Hidden Power
Swampert -Hydro Cannon
Tangela - Power Whip
Togepi - Zen Headbutt
Togetic - Zen Headbutt, Steel Wing
Torterra - Frenzy Plant
Typhlosion - Blast Burn
Tyranitar - Smack Down
Umbreon - Last Resort
Vaporeon - Last Resort
Venomoth - Bug Bite
Venusaur - Frenzy Plant
Voltorb - Signal Beam
Weepinbell - Razor Leaf
Zapdos - Thunder Shock
Zubat - Sludge Bomb
That should be enough information to get everyone started with Elite TMs, but the system is sure to evolve and improve over time like nearly every feature in Pokemon GO has since the game launched. Be sure to check back for updates on available moves, special bundles, and other Elite TM information.
At this point, players may want to keep hunting down the best Unova Pokemon in the game if improving their Battle Raid rosters is their primary goal. Be sure to check back in the near future for more Pokemon GO strategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!
Pokemon GO is available now in select regions on Android and iOS devices.