TM040
Generation
Generation I
Category
Technical Machines
Consumable
—
Holdable
No
Field Use
Yes
Battle Use
No
Description
A Technical Machine that teaches a compatible Pokémon a move, which varies by game version.
| Generation | Version | |
|---|---|---|
| Generation I |  Items | |
| Generation II |  TMs and HMs | |
| Generation III | TMs and HMs | E RS |
| Generation III |  TM Case | FRLG |
| Generation IV | TMs and HMs | |
| Generation V | TMs and HMs | |
| Generation VI | TMs and HMs | |
| Generation VII | TMs | SM USUM |
| Generation VIII | TMs | |
| Generation IX | TMs |
Effects
Field
Move Teaching
Gen I+
Teaches a specific move depending on the game.
Prices
VersionBuySell
RB
Y
-
2000
C
GS
-
500
E
RS
DP
PL
-
1500
Flavor Texts
RB
Y
A Technical Machine that teaches Skull Bash.
C
GS
A Technical Machine that teaches Defense Curl.
Notes
Known as TM40 prior to Generation IX.
Acquisitions
| Versions | Method | Location | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R | () |
Moves Taught
| Move | Type | Reusable | Versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skull Bash |  Normal | No | RB Y |
| Defense Curl | Normal | No | C GS |
| Aerial Ace |  Flying | No | E RS DP PL |
| Swift | Normal | Yes | SWSH |
| Air Cutter | Flying | No | SV |
Spin-Off Games
| Game | Effect | Acquisition |
|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Series | Teaches the move Aerial Ace. | Various dungeons and shops depending on title |
Sprites
SV
Other Languages
わざマシン０４０ (Waza Mashin 040)