Like Gen VII before it, the TMs in Sword and Shield don’t break after you use them. To balance these infinite uses, some of the more powerful moves, like Flamethrower, are now found in Technical Records, items that teach a move once before breaking, just like they used to.
Fortunately, Technical Records aren’t difficult to obtain, as they’re mostly found either by winning Max Raids or trading Watts in the Wild Area.
We’ve compiled a list of all the TMs’ names, descriptions, and locations, including images, to help smooth out the process of finding that perfect move for your team, and we’ll keep updating as we come across more information.
All Pokemon Sword and Shield TMs Locations
TM00: Mega Punch Location
Type: Normal Category: Physical The target is slugged by a punch thrown with muscle-packed power Location: Hammerlocke — purchase in the Pokemon Center on the west side of town for 10,000 Poke.
TM01: Mega Kick Location
Type: Normal Category: Physical The target is attacked by a kick launched with muscle-packed power. Location: Hammerlocke — purchase in the Pokemon Center on the west side of town for 40,000 Poke.
TM02: Pay Day Location
Type: Normal Category: Physical Numerous coins are hurled at the target to inflict damage. Money is earned after the battle. Location: Motostoke — follow the path in front of the warehouses (next to the fire station) and take the stairs down to the waterside, where you’ll see TM02 near some containers.
TM03: Fire Punch Location
Type: Fire Category: Physical The target is punched with a fiery fist. This may also leave the target with a burn. Location: Wyndon — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 50,000 Poke.
TM04: Ice Punch Location
Type: Ice Category: Physical The target is punched with an icy fist. This may also leave the target frozen. Location: Wyndon — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 50,000 Poke.
TM05: Thunder Punch Location
Type: Electric Category: Physical The target is punched with an electrified fist. This may also leave the target with paralysis. Location: Wyndon — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 50,000 Poke.
TM06: Fly Location
Type: Flying Category: Physical The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn. Location: Stow-on-Side — In the taxi house near the stairs by the Stow-on-Side Gym.
TM07: Pin Missile Location
Type: Bug Category: Physical Sharp spikes are shot at the target in rapid succession. They hit two to five times in a row. Location: Route 4 — Near Rhys (kid in the Pokemon costume) in a grass patch heading towards Turffield.
TM08: Hyper Beam Location
Type: Normal Category: Special The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn. Location: Wyndon — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 50,000 Poke.
TM09: Giga Impact Location
Type: Normal Category: Physical The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn. Location: Wyndon — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 50,000 Poke.
TM10: Magical Leaf Location
Type: Grass Category: Special The user scatters curious leaves that chase the target. This attack never misses. Location: Turffield — Defeat Gym Leader Milo
TM11: Solar Beam Location
Type: Grass Category: Special In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn. Location: Turffield — After you acquire the Rotom Bike upgrade that lets you cross water, follow the river east, and you’ll find TM11 on an island.
TM12: Solar Blade Location
Type: Grass Category: Physical In this two-turn attack, the user gathers light and fills a blade with the light’s energy, attacking the target on the next turn. Location: Wyndon — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 50,000 Poke.
TM13: Fire Spin Location
Type: Fire Category: Special The target becomes trapped within a fierce vortex of fire that rages for four to five turns. Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM 14: Thunder Wave Location
Type: Electric Category: Status The user launches a weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the target. Location: The Wild Area (more detail soon)
TM15: Dig Location
Type: Ground Category: Physical The user burrows into the ground, then attacks on the next turn. Location: Route 6 — Near the backpacker’s tent.
TM16: Screech Location
Type: Normal Category: Status An earsplitting screech harshly lowers the target’s Defense stat. Location: Circhester — Speak to the Hiker in Ionia Hotel’s Room 3
TM17: Light Screen Location
Type: Psychic Category: Status A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from special attacks for five turns. Location: Motostoke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM18: Reflect Location
Type: Psychic Category: Status A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns. Location: Motostoke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM19: Safeguard Location
Type: Normal Category: Status The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns. Location: Motostoke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM20: Self-Destruct Location
Type: Normal Category: Physical The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move. Location: Battle Tower (post-game)
TM21: Rest Location
Type: Normal Category: Status The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions. Location: Ballonlea — Near the large green mushrooms in the eastern part of town.
TM22: Rock Slide Location
Type: Rock Category: Physical Large boulders are hurled at opposing Pokémon to inflict damage. This may also make the opposing Pokémon flinch. Location: Route 9 — On the southwestern beach, Rotom Bike upgrade required.
TM23: Thief Location
Type: Dark Category: Physical The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item. Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM24: Snore Location
Type: Normal Category: Special This attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. Location: Glimwood Tangle — Follow the path to the bottom-left of Daring Couple Robert and Jacqueline
TM25: Protect Location
Type: Normal Category: Status This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. Location: Motostoke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM26: Scary Face Location
Type: Normal Category: Status The user frightens the target with a scary face to harshly lower its Speed stat. Location: Galar Mine (West) — head left after defeating Worker Georgia.
TM27: Icy Wind Location
Type: Ice Category: Special The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats. Location: Circhester — Speak to the man in the first house on the left.
TM28: Giga Drain Location
Type: Grass Category: Special A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Location: Battle Tower (post-game)
TM29: Charm Location
Type: Fairy Category: Status The user gazes at the target rather charmingly, making it less wary. This harshly lowers the target’s Attack stat. Location: Hammerlocke — Go through the vault as if you’re heading to Route 6, and it’s on the balcony, to the right of the wooden stairs
TM30: Steel Wing Location
Type: Steel Category: Physical The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat. Location: Route 6 — It’s sitting on a ledge in the eastern part of the route.
TM31: Attract Location
Type: Normal Category: Status If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack. Location: Route 5 — Explore the southeastern part of the route (the grassy patch opposite of the campsite).
TM32: Sandstorm Location
Type: Ground Category: Status 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: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM33: Rain Dance Location
Type: Water Category: Status 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: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM34: Sunny Day Location
Type: Fire Category: Status The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves. Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM35: Hail Location
Type: Ice Category: Status The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types. Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM36: Whirlpool Location
Type: Water Category: Special The user traps the target in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns. Location: Defeat Hulbury’s Gym Leader, Nessa
TM37: Beat Up Location
Type: Dark Category: Physical The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target. The more party Pokémon, the greater the number of attacks. Location: Route 3 — On a ledge near the Berry tree.
TM38: Will-o-Wisp Location
Type: Fire Category: Status The user shoots a sinister flame at the target to inflict a burn. Location: Defeat Motostoke’s Gym Leader, Kabu.
TM39: Facade Location
Type: Normal Category: Physical This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed. Location: Motostoke Riverbank portion of the Wild Area. Go north, then as the ground slopes up, turn left. You’ll see a Berry tree. Walk up to it, then turn left again, and you’ll see the TM item ball nestled next to some metal pipes on the right.
TM40: Swift Location
Type: Normal Category: Special Star-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses. Location: Wedgehurst — Given before taking the train out of Wedgehurst.
TM41: Helping Hand Location
Type: Normal Category: Status The user assists an ally by boosting the power of that ally’s attack. Location: Motostoke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM42: Revenge Location
Type: Fight Category: Physical This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn Location: Stow-on-Side — Defeat the Stow-on-Side Gym Leader, Bea (Sword only)
TM43: Brick Break Location
Type: Fight Category: Physical The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect. Location: Route 8 — Take the western path near the route’s northern exit.
TM44: Imprison Location
Type: Psychic Category: Status If opposing Pokémon know any move also known by the user, they are prevented from using it. Location: Battle Tower (post-game)
TM45: Dive Location
Type: Water Category: Physical Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the next turn. Location: Route 9 — speak to the Diver NPC
TM46: Weather Ball Location
Type: Normal Category: Special This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather. Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the eastern Pokemon Center for 30,000 Poke.
TM47: Fake Tears Location
Type: Dark Category: Status The user feigns crying to fluster the target, harshly lowering its Sp. Def stat. Location: Circhester — Speak to the musician in Hotel Ionia’s 4th room.
TM48: Rock Tomb Location
Type: Rock Category: Physical Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement. Location: Circhester — Defeat Circhester Gym Leader Gordie (Sword only)
TM49: Sand Tomb Location
Type: Ground Category: Physical The user traps the target inside a harshly raging sandstorm for four to five turns. Location: Galar Mine 2 (east) — Go east/right after defeating Rail Staff Vincent
TM50: Bullet Seed Location
Type: Grass Category: Physical The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target two to five times in a row. Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM51: Icicle Spear Location
Type: Ice Category: Physical The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row. Location: Circhester — East part of the Hero’s Bath
TM52: Bounce Location
Type: Flying Category: Physical The user bounces up high, then drops on the target on the second turn. This may also leave the target with paralysis. Location: Battle Tower (post-game)
TM53: Mud Shot Location
Type: Ground Category: Special The user attacks by hurling a blob of mud at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat. Location: Galar Mine 2 (east) — Behind the Gastrodon pool; requires Rotom Bike upgrade.
TM54: Rock Blast Location
Type: Rock Category: Physical The user hurls hard rocks at the target. Two to five rocks are launched in a row. Location: Route 3, accessed via Galar Mine (west) — take the leftmost path back out of the mine, and it’s on the ledge there.
TM55: Brine Location
Type: Water Category: Physical If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power. Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM56: U-Turn Location
Type: Bug Category: Physical After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. Location: Glimwood Tangle — Western/left portion of the Tangle.
TM57: Payback Location
Type: Dark Category: Physical The user stores power, then attacks. If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled. Location: Route 2 — Behind Professor Magnolia’s house (path is to the right)
TM58: Assurance Location
Type: Dark Category: Physical If the target has already taken some damage in the same turn, this attack’s power is doubled. Location: Route 7 — (specific details coming soon)
TM59: Fling Location
Type: Dark Category: Physical The user flings its held item at the target to attack. This move’s power and effects depend on the item Location: Battle Tower (post-game)
TM60: Power Swap Location
Type: Psychic Category: Status The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target. Location: Wyndon — Purchase from the northern Pokemon Center for 50,000 Poke.
TM61: Guard Swap Location
Type: Psychic Category: Status The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Defense and Sp. Def stats with the target. Location: Wyndon — Purchase from the northern Pokemon Center for 50,000 Poke.
TM62: Speed Swap Location
Type: Psychic Category: Status The user exchanges Speed stats with the target. Location: Wyndon — Purchase from the northern Pokemon Center for 50,000 Poke.
TM63: Drain Punch Location
Type: Fight Category: Physical An energy-draining punch. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target. Location: Wyndon — Purchase from the northern Pokemon Center for 50,000 Poke.
TM64: Avalanche Location
Type: Ice Category: Physical The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn. Location: Route 9 — Northwestern portion of the area in an alcove; requires Rotom Bike upgrade.
TM65: Shadow Claw Location
Type: Ghost Category: Physical The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily. Location: Lake of Outrage (Wild Area) — Up a hill near a Den close to a Berry Tree.
TM66: Thunder Fang Location
Type: Electric Category: Physical The user bites with electrified fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with paralysis Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the eastern Pokemon Center for 30,000 Poke.
TM67: Ice Fang Location
Type: Ice Category: Physical The user bites with cold-infused fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it frozen Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the eastern Pokemon Center for 30,000 Poke.
TM68: Fire Fang Location
Type: Fire Category: Physical The user bites with flame-cloaked fangs. This may also make the target flinch or leave it with a burn. Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the eastern Pokemon Center for 30,000 Poke.
TM69: Psycho Cut Location
Type: Psychic Category: Physical The user tears at the target with blades formed by psychic power. Critical hits land more easily. Location: Route 2 — Lakeside, near the sign; requires Rotom Bike upgrade
TM70: Trick Room Location
Type: Psychic Category: Status The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns. Location: Battle Tower (post-game)
TM71: Wonder Room Location
Type: Psychic Category: Status The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns. Location: Battle Tower (post-game)
TM72: Magic Room Location
Type: Psychic Category: Status The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s held items lose their effects for five turns. Location: Battle Tower (post-game)
TM73: Cross Poison Location
Type: Poison Category: Physical A slashing attack with a poisonous blade that may also poison the target. Critical hits land more easily Location: Dusty Bowl (Wild Area) — Sitting near the tree across the water; requires Rotom Bike upgrade
TM74: Venoshock Location
Type: Poison Category: Special The user drenches the target in a special poisonous liquid. This move’s power is doubled if the target is poisoned Location: Stow-on-Side — South of the stadium/Gym. Climb a ladder near the house there, and you’ll find TM74 on the roof.
TM75: Low Sweep Location
Type: Fight Category: Physical The user makes a swift attack on the target’s legs, which lowers the target’s Speed stat. Location: Axew’s Eye (Wild Area) — Island in the middle of the lake (requires Rotom Bike upgrade).
TM76: Round Location
Type: Normal Category: Special The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack. Location: Motostoke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM77: Hex Location
Type: Ghost Category: Special This relentless attack does massive damage to a target affected by status conditions. Location: Stow-on-Side — Defeat Gym Leader Allister (Shield); Ballonlea — Speak to the woman in the second house (Sword).
TM78: Acrobatics Location
Type: Flying Category: Physical The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage. Location: Ballonlea — Wear a fire-themed outfit, then speak to the man next to the house in the northwest/upper left.
TM79: Retaliate Location
Type: Normal Category: Physical The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this move’s power is increased. Location: Hulbury — Receive from Sonia after winning against Gym Leader Nessa
TM80: Volt Switch Location
Type: Electric Category: Physical After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting Location: Wild Area (details coming soon)
TM81: Bulldoze Location
Type: Ground Category: Physical The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stats of those hit. Location: Giant’s Seat (Wild Area) — Behind the large pillar.
TM82: Electroweb Location
Type: Electric Category: Special The user attacks and captures opposing Pokémon using an electric net. This lowers their Speed stats Location: Hulbury — It’s behind the lighthouse
TM83: Razor Shell Location
Type: Water Category: Physical The user cuts its target with sharp shells. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. Location: Battle Tower (post-game)
TM84: Tail Slap Location
Type: Normal Category: Physical The user attacks by striking the target with its hard tail. It hits the target two to five times in a row Location: Rolling Fields (Wild Area) — Behind a tree in an alcove in the southern wall.
TM85: Snarl Location
Type: Dark Category: Special The user yells as if it’s ranting about something, which lowers the Sp. Atk stats of opposing Pokémon Location: Spikemuth — Defeat Gym Leader Piers
TM86: Phantom Force Location
Type: Ghost Category: Physical The user vanishes somewhere, then strikes the target on the next turn. This move hits even if the target protects itself. Location: Slumbering Weald — Near a cliff in the far northeast side
TM87: Draining Kiss Location
Type: Fairy Category: Special The user steals the target’s HP with a kiss. The user’s HP is restored by over half of the damage taken by the target. Location: Ballonlea — Defeat Gym Leader Opal
TM88: Grassy Terrain Location
Type: Grass Category: Status The user turns the ground to grass for five turns. This restores the HP of Pokémon on the ground a little every turn and powers up Grass-type moves. Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the eastern Pokemon Center for 20,000 Poke.
TM89: Misty Terrain Location
Type: Fairy Category: Status This protects Pokémon on the ground from status conditions and halves damage from Dragon-type moves for five turns. Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the eastern Pokemon Center for 20,000 Poke.
TM90: Electric Terrain Location
Type: Electric Category: Status The user electrifies the ground for five turns, powering up Electric-type moves. Pokémon on the ground no longer fall asleep. Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the eastern Pokemon Center for 20,000 Poke.
TM91: Psychic Terrain Location
Type: Psychic Category: Status This protects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and powers up Psychic-type moves for five turns. Location: Hammerlocke — Purchase from the eastern Pokemon Center for 20,000 Poke
TM92: Mystical Fire Location
Type: Fire Category: Special The user attacks by breathing a special, hot fire. This also lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat Location: Battle Tower (post-game)
TM93: Eerie Impulse Location
Type: Electric Category: Status The user’s body generates an eerie impulse. Exposing the target to it harshly lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat. Location: Wyndon — Behind Rose Tower sign
TM94: False Swipe Location
Type: Normal Category: Physical A restrained attack that prevents the target from fainting. The target is left with at least 1 HP Location: Motostoke — Purchase from the western Pokemon Center for 10,000 Poke.
TM95: Air Slash Location
Type: Flying Category: Special The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch Location: East Lake Axewell (Wild Area) — Head down through the Rolling Fields to West Lake Axewell. Use the Rotom Bike (upgraded to cross water) to reach the spit of land across the water in East Lake Axewell.
TM96: Smart Strike Location
Type: Steel Category: Physical The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses. Location: Route 8 — At the top of a ladder in the western part of the area.
TM97: Brutal Swing Location
Type: Dark Category: Physical The user swings its body around violently to inflict damage on everything in its vicinity. Location: Turffield — East of the Stadium/Gym
TM98: Stomping Tantrum Location
Type: Ground Category: Physical Driven by frustration, the user attacks the target. If the user’s previous move has failed, the power of this move doubles. Location: Route 10 — Climb the hill going towards Wyndon, then take the eastern path.
TM99: Breaking Swipe Location
Type: Dragon Category: Physical The user swings its tough tail wildly and attacks opposing Pokémon. This also lowers their Attack stats. Location: Hammerlocke — Defeat Gym Leader Raihan
That’s it — every Sword and Shield TM and where to find them. Be sure to check out our other Pokemon Sword and Shield guides as well.
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