Pokémon Sun and Moon TM Locations
Find out where all the TMs are in Pokémon Sun and Moon!
Now that Pokémon Sun and Moon are out, we’ve compiled guides for all those items to find in the game! Need that specific TM to give your Pokémon the competitive edge? Missing on a Zygarde Core or Cell? Mega Stones eluding you? We have you covered!
TM Locations
There are 100 TMs in Sun and Moon, and no HMs. Fly, Surf, and Waterfall are now TMs, and the remaining HMs have been replaced.
TM# | Name | Type | Base Power | Accuracy | Effect | Location |
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TM01 | Work Up | Normal | — | — | Boosts Attack and Special Attack by one stage. | Hao’li City. Obtained after defeating 4 trainers in the Trainer School. |
TM02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. | Reward for completing the trial in Vast Poni Canyon on Poni Island. |
TM03 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | The user materialises an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage. | Inside the first chamber in the Lake of the Sunne’s temple (Route 16, Ula’ula Island). |
TM04 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. | Kala’e Bay on Melemele Island. |
TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — | 90 | The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. | Aether Foundation Docks, lower left corner of room. |
TM07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Royal Avenue (Akala Island) for 50,000 PokéDollars. |
TM08 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats. | Can be purchased from a stall in Konikoni City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM09 | Venoshock | Poison | 65 | 100 | The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. Its power is doubled if the target is poisoned. | Can be purchased from a stall in Konikoni City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | 60 | 100 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. | Akala Island, Paniola Ranch. Given to you by a woman in the Pokémon Nursery. |
TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Royal Avenue (Akala Island) for 50,000 PokéDollars. |
TM12 | Taunt | Dark | — | — | The target is taunted into a rage that allows it to use only attack moves for three turns. | Gift from a Punk Guy on Route 12 on Ula’ula Island. |
TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. | Mount Lanakila cave (Ula’ula Island), small left path in the first fork in the road. |
TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 110 | 90 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 50,000 PokéDollars. |
TM16 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Heahea City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Heahea City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Royal Avenue (Akala Island) for 50,000 PokéDollars. |
TM19 | Roost | Flying | — | — | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Heahea City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM21 | Frustration | Normal | — | 100 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. | Talk to the Oranguru in the Malasada shop in Malie City, Ula’ula Island. Possibly time-specific. |
TM22 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM23 | Smack Down | Rock | 50 | 100 | The user throws a stone or projectile to attack an opponent. A flying Pokémon will fall to the ground when hit. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | Poni Plains on Poni Island, only after the game is completed. |
TM25 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 30,000 PokéDollars. |
TM26 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it. | Resolution Cave on Poni Island after completing the game. Requires Tauros Charge |
TM27 | Return | Normal | — | 100 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. | Talk to the Oranguru in the Malasada shop in Malie City, Ula’ula Island. Possibly time specific. |
TM28 | Leech Life | Bug | 80 | 100 | The user drains the target’s blood. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. | Bay on the Akala Outskirts, on Route 9. |
TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat. | Given to you by Professor Wicke after you go to the Aether Foundation for the first time. |
TM30 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | Route 14 on Ula’ula Island. |
TM31 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect. | In the first room of Verdant Cavern Trial Site on Melemele Island. |
TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. | Can be purchased from a stall in Konikoni City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Heahea City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM34 | Sludge Wave | Poison | 95 | 100 | It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM35 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. | Vast Poni Canyon on Poni Island. Requires Machamp Shove then Sharpedo Jet. |
TM36 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target. | Shady House 2F, Route 17 (Ula’ula Island). |
TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Royal Avenue (Akala Island). It costs 50,000 PokéDollars. |
TM38 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Akala Island) for 30,000 PokéDollars. |
TM39 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement. | On the right side of Wela Volcano Park (accessed by exiting from the left side of the trial doors). |
TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | — | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM41 | Torment | Dark | — | 100 | The user torments and enrages the target, making it incapable of using the same move twice in a row. | Route 5 on Akala Island, near a steam fumarole. |
TM42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City on Ula’ula Island for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM43 | Flame Charge | Fire | 50 | 100 | The user cloaks itself with flame and attacks. Building up more power, it raises the user’s Speed stat. | Given by Colress on Route 8. |
TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. | Given to you by the man dressed as a Hypno in the Thrifty Megamart on Akala Island after giving him 1,000 PokéDollars. |
TM45 | Attract | Normal | — | 100 | If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. | Hano Grand Hotel, Hano Grand Resort on Akala Island. Given to you by the man dressed as Machamp after solving the golfers’ problem. |
TM46 | Thief | Dark | 60 | 100 | The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. It can’t steal if the user holds an item. | Back room of Verdant Cavern on Melemele Island. Requires Tauros Charge. |
TM47 | Low Sweep | Fighting | 65 | 100 | The user attacks the target’s legs swiftly, reducing the target’s Speed stat. | Can be purchased from a stall in Konikoni City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM48 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. | Talk to the man next to the Alolan Grimer in the Hau’oli City Shopping District, Melemele Island. |
TM49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | 40 | 100 | The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage. | Hau’oli City (Melemele Island) inside the plot filled with tall grass nearest the Hau’oli City Marina. |
TM50 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat. | Poni Meadow on Poni Island. Found on Ancient Poni Path after completing the game. |
TM51 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City on Ula’ula Island for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM52 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 30,000 PokéDollars. |
TM53 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def. | Route 8 on Akala Island. Requires entry from Lush Jungle using Machamp Shove. |
TM54 | False Swipe | Normal | 40 | 100 | A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP. | Given to you by Professor Kukui after defeating the first Kahuna. |
TM55 | Scald | Water | 80 | 100 | The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn. | Route 5 on Brooklet Hill, Akala Island. Requires Lapras Paddle. |
TM56 | Fling | Dark | — | 100 | The user flings its held item at the target to attack. Its power and effects depend on the item. | Gift from the lady riding a Machamp in Hau’oli City Cemetry on Melemele Island. |
TM57 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat. | Route 5 on Alaka Island. On the long grassy path south of the Pokémon Center. |
TM58 | Sky Drop | Flying | 60 | 100 | The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky. | Route 5 on Akala Island. |
TM59 | Brutal Swing | Dark | 60 | — | A new move this generation. It deals physical damage and hits all targets. | Cliff from northern entrance of Route 5 (accessible from the Route 8 path). |
TM60 | Quash | Dark | — | 100 | The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last. | Defeat all trainers on Poni Island, Poni Plains. |
TM61 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn. | From the Machamp on Akala Island, Konikoni City, via Diglett’s Tunnel. |
TM62 | Acrobatics | Flying | 55 | 100 | The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. | Ten Carat Hill’s Farthest Hollow (located at the end of the tunnel) on Melemele Island. |
TM63 | Embargo | Dark | — | 100 | It prevents the target from using its held item. Its Trainer is also prevented from using items on it. | Geothermal Power Plant on Ula’ula Island. Gift from the Scientist with the Magnemite. |
TM64 | Explosion | Normal | 250 | 100 | The user explodes to inflict damage on those around it. The user faints upon using this move. | Melemele Sea, which is accessible from Melemele Island using Sharpedo Jet. |
TM65 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. | Can be purchased from a stall in Konikoni City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM66 | Payback | Dark | 50 | 100 | If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM67 | Smart Strike | Steel | 70 | — | The attack lands without fail. | Given to you by Professor Kukui after completing the fourth trial (Mallow’s Trial). |
TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Poni Island) for 50,000 PokéDollars. |
TM69 | Rock Polish | Rock | — | — | The user polishes its body to reduce drag. It can sharply raise the Speed stat. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM70 | Aurora Veil | Ice | — | — | Reduces damage taken for five turns and can only be used in a hailstorm. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Heahea City (Akala Island) for 30,000 PokéDollars. |
TM71 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center at Seafolk Village (Akala Island) for 30,000 PokéDollars. |
TM72 | Volt Switch | Electric | 70 | 100 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | Route 10 on Ula’ula Island. Edge of cliff along the road down Mount Hokulani. |
TM73 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits. | Route 7 on Akala Island. Requires Lapras Paddle. |
TM74 | Gyro Ball | Steel | — | 100 | The user tackles the target with a high-speed spin. The slower the user, the greater the damage. | Route 11 on Ula’ula Island in-between some bamboo plants. |
TM75 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM76 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town. | Gift from a Sightseer in Malie City Library on Ula’ula Island. |
TM77 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | The user hypnotises itself into copying any stat change made by the target. | Rewarded by defeating the “kahuna” at the Malie City end of Route 12. |
TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM79 | Frost Breath | Ice | 60 | 90 | The user blows a cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit. | Found on a cliff on Ancient Poni Path on Poni Island. Accessible via Poni Breaker Coast. |
TM80 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch. | Melemele Sea accessible from Melemele Island. Requires Sharpedo Jet. |
TM81 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. | Found next to the Aether Foundation base on Route 16. Accessible by crawling under the base from the right side. |
TM82 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | The user knocks away the target and drags out another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends. | Can be purchased from a stall in Konikoni City (Akala Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM83 | Infestation | Bug | 20 | 100 | The target is infested and attacked for four to five turns. The target can’t flee during this time. | Behind rocks at the south-eastern cliff of Route 3 on Melemele Island. Requires Tauros Charge. |
TM84 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target. | On one of the one-way mountain paths on Route 17 (Ula’ula Island). |
TM85 | Dream Eater | Ghost | 100 | 100 | The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP. | Enter Haina Desert on Route 13 on Ula’ula Island, then go up, right, up, right, left, then down. |
TM86 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage. | Lush Jungle on Akala Island, in the back of the jungle. |
TM87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 90 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. | Talk to the lady on Route 2 on Melemele Island. |
TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. | Found at Paniola Ranch (Akala Island) when entered from an inlet on Route 6. |
TM89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. | Can be purchased from the Pokémon Center in Malie City (Ula’ula Island) for 10,000 PokéDollars. |
TM90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. | From Professor Kukui in his lab after becoming the Champion. |
TM91 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat. | Side door of long gray boat found on the right side of docks in Seafolk Village. |
TM92 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. | Hano Grand Hotel, Hano Grand Resort on Akala Island. Given to you by Professor Kukui after completing the storyling. |
TM93 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | The user shrouds itself in electricity and smashes into its target. It also damages the user a little. | Found on a small island on Route 15 (Ula’ula Island). |
TM94 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. | Rewarded by the Hidden Maidens on Poni Breaker Coast (Poni Island) near the Ruins of Hope after completing quest at Exeggutor Island. |
TM95 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease. | Gift after defeating the Veteran at the peak of Mount Hokulani. Must defeat all Trainers in the area first. |
TM96 | Nature Power | Normal | — | — | An attack that makes use of nature’s power. Its effects vary depending on the user’s environment. | From the Trial Guide on Route 5. Must defeat all other Trainers in the area first. |
TM97 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch. | Poni Coast on Poni Island. |
TM98 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall. | Rewarded by the Hidden Maidens on Poni Breaker Coast (Poni Island) near the Ruins of Hope after completing quest at Exeggutor Island. |
TM99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash. | Vast Poni Canyon (Poni Island). Crawl into a small cave near the wooden bridge Lillie crossed. |
TM100 | Confide | Normal | — | — | The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. | Found in Hau’oli Cemetry (Melemele) Island, on the eastern side of the area. |
Let us know in the comments about any findings you’ve made, and we’ll add it to the list!
Edited by Altairis, bobandbill and Jake.