Pokemon GOplayers 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 themthanks to the addition of Elite TMs.
Elite TMs are a new item inPokemon GOthat 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.
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Players who like to optimize their PvP and PvE rosters for thePokemon GOmetagameare 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.
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
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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 inPokemon GOis by reaching rank 7 or higher in thecurrent 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.
Pikachu - Present, Surf, Thunder (Pikachu Libre cannot learn these)
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 inPokemon GOhas 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 downthe best Unova Pokemon in the gameif improving their Battle Raid rosters is their primary goal. Be sure to check back in the near future for morePokemon GOstrategy guides, news, and updates. Until then, good luck out there, trainers!
Pokemon GOis available now in select regions on Android and iOS devices.
