What are Technical Machines (TMs)?

Discover what Technical Machines (TMs) are in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, how they work, and where to find them to teach your Pokemon new moves.

Alright, let's talk about Technical Machines, or TMs, in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl! Think of them as special items that let you teach your Pokémon a brand new move they wouldn't normally learn. Every Pokémon has its own list of moves it can learn from TMs, so it's always worth checking if a TM you find is a good fit for your team.

There are a total of 100 TMs scattered throughout the Sinnoh region in the game. You'll stumble upon some just lying around in the wild, others will be given to you as gifts, and you can even snag some by shopping at the Battle Park or digging around in the Grand Underground. If you want the full rundown on where to find every single TM, we've got a dedicated list for that. And if you're curious about just the ones hidden in the Grand Underground, we have a specific guide for those too!