Move Tutor Locations & Costs

Maximizing your Pokémon's potential often involves teaching them moves they wouldn't learn naturally or through TMs. Pokémon Colosseum features several Move Tutors who can impart powerful attacks, but they come at a cost. This section details where to find these invaluable trainers and what you'll need to pay for their services, ensuring your team is always battle-ready.

Agate Village Move Tutor

The most accessible and frequently used Move Tutor resides in the tranquil Agate Village. This kind old man specializes in teaching a variety of elemental and status-affecting moves. His services are crucial for tailoring your Pokémon's movesets early on.

Location: You can find him in the house directly to the left of the Pokémon Center in Agate Village. He's usually standing near a bookshelf, eager to assist trainers.
Cost: This Move Tutor accepts a specific type of item as payment: Heart Scales. Each move taught costs one Heart Scale.
Acquiring Heart Scales:
- Miror B.'s Hideout (Post-Game): After defeating Miror B. in Pyrite Town during the post-game, his hideout becomes a prime farming spot. Battle the trainers inside repeatedly; many of them carry Pokémon that hold Heart Scales as their held item. Use a Pokémon with the ability "Frisk" or the move "Thief" to easily acquire them without catching the Pokémon.
- Snagem Hideout (Post-Game): Similar to Miror B.'s Hideout, the Snagem Hideout in the post-game offers opportunities to battle trainers whose Pokémon may be holding Heart Scales. The same strategies for farming apply here.
- Pyrite Town Bargain Shop: Occasionally, the Bargain Shop in Pyrite Town will stock Heart Scales, though they are usually quite expensive (around 10,000 Pokedollars each). Check back frequently, as stock rotates. This is generally not the most efficient method due to cost.
- Wild Luvdisc (GBA Transfer Method): While Luvdisc are not native to the Orre region, if you possess a Game Boy Advance, a GBA link cable, and a compatible GBA Pokémon game (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald), you can catch Wild Luvdisc in those games. Luvdisc have a 50% chance of holding a Heart Scale when caught. You can then transfer these Luvdisc, holding their Heart Scales, to Pokémon Colosseum via the GBA link cable. This method requires external hardware and games but can be a reliable source if you have the setup.
Available Moves & Strategy: The Agate Village Move Tutor offers a diverse set of moves, often filling crucial type coverage gaps or providing powerful special attacks. Prioritize teaching moves that complement your Pokémon's stats and type. For example, a strong special attacker might benefit from an elemental attack like Ice Beam or Thunderbolt if it doesn't learn it naturally. Remember that each move costs one Heart Scale, so plan your acquisitions carefully based on your team's needs.

Agate Village Move Tutor's Offerings (1 Heart Scale per move):

The following table details the moves this tutor can teach. Note that not all Pokémon can learn all moves; eligibility depends on their species and move pool compatibility.

Move Name	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Description
Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	100%	15	A strong electric attack that may paralyze the foe.
Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	100%	10	A strong ice attack that may freeze the foe.
Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	100%	15	A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn.
Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	100%	10	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Mega Kick	Normal	Physical	120	75%	5	A tough kick with a 75% accuracy.
Mega Punch	Normal	Physical	80	85%	20	A strong punch thrown with incredible power.
Seismic Toss	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
Counter	Fighting	Physical	—	100%	20	Retaliates against a physical attack with double the damage.
Mimic	Normal	Status	—	100%	10	Copies a move used by the foe.
Metronome	Normal	Status	—	—	10	Causes the user to use a random move.
Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—	10	Creates a substitute using 1/4 of the user's max HP.
Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100	100%	15	Recovers half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe.
Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	90%	10	Attacks with a shower of rocks. May cause flinching.
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Physical	100	50%	5	A powerful punch that always confuses the foe if it hits.
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20	A 5-turn attack that builds power each turn.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15	A sleeping Pokémon can use this attack. May cause flinching.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—	10	A sleeping Pokémon uses one of its other moves at random.
Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	Confuses the foe and sharply raises its Attack.
Heal Bell	Normal	Status	—	—	5	A soothing bell that heals all status problems.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.

Mt. Battle Move Tutor

For those seeking to teach their Pokémon some of the most potent attacks, including the ultimate elemental moves, the Move Tutor at Mt. Battle is your destination. However, his services are reserved for those who have proven their mettle by conquering the ultimate challenge.

Location: This Move Tutor is located on the 100th floor of Mt. Battle. You will only be able to access him after successfully completing all 100 battles in Mt. Battle's challenge mode. This is a significant undertaking, requiring a strong team and strategic planning.
Cost: Unlike the Agate Village tutor, the Mt. Battle Move Tutor requires a different form of payment: Battle Points (BP). Each move costs a specific amount of BP.
Acquiring Battle Points:
- Mt. Battle Challenge Mode: This is the primary method. Each time you complete a section of Mt. Battle (e.g., floors 1-10, 11-20, etc.), you earn a certain amount of BP. Completing all 100 floors rewards a significant amount of BP, making it the most efficient way to accumulate points.
- Vs. Mode (Colosseum Mode): Participating in battles within the various Colosseums (e.g., Phenac Stadium, Pyrite Colosseum) in Vs. Mode can also award BP, especially if you achieve high ranks or win tournaments. This can be a good supplementary source of BP.
Strategy: Save your BP for moves that will significantly enhance your competitive team or fill crucial gaps in a Pokémon's move set. Given the immense effort required to earn BP, choose wisely. Consider teaching moves that provide excellent type coverage, boost a Pokémon's primary attacking stat, or are signature moves for specific Pokémon. The elemental "pledge" moves (Blast Burn, Hydro Cannon, Frenzy Plant) are particularly powerful but are restricted to the final evolutions of the Kanto starter Pokémon (Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur) which must be transferred from a GBA game.

Mt. Battle Move Tutor's Offerings:

The Mt. Battle Move Tutor offers a selection of extremely powerful and often unique moves. The cost varies per move, reflecting their utility and strength.

Move Name	Type	Category	Power	Accuracy	PP	Cost (BP)	Description
Blast Burn	Fire	Special	150	90%	5	100	The user must rest on the next turn. (Only for Charizard)
Hydro Cannon	Water	Special	150	90%	5	100	The user must rest on the next turn. (Only for Blastoise)
Frenzy Plant	Grass	Special	150	90%	5	100	The user must rest on the next turn. (Only for Venusaur)
Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	100%	15	50	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	100%	15	50	A life-risking tackle that also hurts the user.
Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	100%	20	50	A weak electric shock that may cause paralysis.
Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	—	30	50	A frenetic dance that sharply raises the Attack stat.
Defense Curl	Normal	Status	—	—	40	20	Curling up makes the user's Defense stat rise.
Softboiled	Normal	Status	—	—	10	50	Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP. (Only for Chansey/Blissey)
Metronome	Normal	Status	—	—	10	20	Causes the user to use a random move.
Self-Destruct	Normal	Physical	200	100%	5	50	The user faints to inflict severe damage on the foe.
Explosion	Normal	Physical	250	100%	5	50	The user faints to inflict severe damage on the foe.
Substitute	Normal	Status	—	—	10	50	Creates a substitute using 1/4 of the user's max HP.
Dynamic Punch	Fighting	Physical	100	50%	5	50	A powerful punch that always confuses the foe if it hits.
Rollout	Rock	Physical	30	90%	20	20	A 5-turn attack that builds power each turn.
Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15	20	A sleeping Pokémon can use this attack. May cause flinching.
Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—	10	20	A sleeping Pokémon uses one of its other moves at random.
Swagger	Normal	Status	—	90%	15	20	Confuses the foe and sharply raises its Attack.
Heal Bell	Normal	Status	—	—	5	50	A soothing bell that heals all status problems.

Remember, Move Tutors are a valuable resource for customizing your Pokémon's abilities and perfecting your team's strategy. Plan your Heart Scale and BP farming carefully to ensure your team is ready for any challenge Orre throws your way!