All TMs and HMs Locations
Mastering the use of Technical Machines (TMs) and Hidden Machines (HMs) is crucial for both battling and exploration in Pokémon Yellow. These items grant your Pokémon new moves and allow you to overcome environmental obstacles. Below is a comprehensive list of where to find each TM and HM:
| Item | Location | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| HM01 Cut | S.S. Anne (Captain's Cabin) | Allows cutting down small trees blocking paths. Required for progression. |
| HM02 Fly | Route 16 (Cycling Road Entrance) | Allows fast travel to previously visited towns. |
| HM03 Surf | Safari Zone (Secret House) | Allows travel across water. Required for progression. |
| HM04 Strength | Safari Zone (Secret House) | Allows pushing boulders. Required for progression. |
| HM05 Flash | Route 2 (Guard House) | Lights up dark caves like Rock Tunnel. |
| TM01 Attack | Silph Co. (Floor 7) | Focuses on the user's attack. |
| TM05 Mega Drain | Route 12 (Fisherman) | Drains HP from the opponent. |
| TM06 Toxic | Safari Zone (Area 1) | Poisons the target. |
| TM08 Body Slam | S.S. Anne (First Mate) | Has a chance to paralyze the target. |
| TM09 Take Down | Route 11 (Rival's Friend) | A powerful attack that also damages the user. |
| TM10 Double-Edge | Cinnabar Mansion (Research Lab) | A very powerful attack that also damages the user. |
| TM11 Will-O-Wisp | Pokémon Tower (Floor 4) | Burns the target. |
| TM12 Psychic | Saffron City (Mr. Psychic) | A powerful Psychic-type move. |
| TM13 Ice Beam | Celadon Department Store (3F) | A powerful Ice-type move. |
| TM14 Thunderbolt | Celadon Department Store (3F) | A powerful Electric-type move. |
| TM15 Hyper Beam | Celadon Department Store (5F) | A very powerful Normal-type move. |
| TM17 Submission | Fighting Dojo | A powerful Fighting-type move that also damages the user. |
| TM18 Counter | Cerulean City (Trainer House) | Reflects damage taken. |
| TM19 Seismic Toss | Cerulean Gym (Leader Misty) | Deals damage equal to the user's level. |
| TM20 Garlick | Route 18 | Increases Defense. |
| TM24 Dig | Route 11 | Allows escaping from caves or digging underground. |
| TM25 Rock Slide | Victory Road | A powerful Rock-type move. |
| TM26 Earthquake | Victory Road | A powerful Ground-type move. |
| TM27 Ice Beam | Celadon Department Store (3F) | A powerful Ice-type move. |
| TM28 Hyper Beam | Celadon Department Store (5F) | A very powerful Normal-type move. |
| TM29 Psychic | Saffron City (Mr. Psychic) | A powerful Psychic-type move. |
| TM30 Teleport | Cerulean City (Bill's House) | Allows escaping from wild Pokémon battles. |
| TM31 Mimic | Saffron City (Copycat's House) | Copies the opponent's last move. |
| TM32 Dazzling Gleam | Route 14 | A Fairy-type move. |
| TM33 Reflect | Cerulean City | Raises the user's Defense. |
| TM34 Bide | Route 15 | Stores damage taken and unleashes it later. |
| TM35 Ice Beam | Celadon Department Store (3F) | A powerful Ice-type move. |
| TM36 Self-Destruct | Cinnabar Mansion | A powerful move that knocks out the user. |
| TM37 Egg Bomb | Route 18 | A powerful Normal-type move. |
| TM38 Fire Blast | Cinnabar Mansion (Research Lab) | A powerful Fire-type move. |
| TM39 Swift | Route 16 | A Normal-type move that never misses. |
| TM40 Hyper Beam | Celadon Department Store (5F) | A very powerful Normal-type move. |
| TM41 Soft-Boiled | Cerulean City (Bill's House) | Heals the user. |
| TM42 Dream Eater | Pokémon Tower (Floor 7) | Heals the user by the damage dealt to a sleeping opponent. |
| TM43 Sky Attack | Victory Road | A powerful Flying-type move. |
| TM44 Rest | Cerulean City | Puts the user to sleep to restore HP and cure status. |
| TM45 Thunder Wave | Vermilion City (Lt. Surge) | Paralyzes the target. |
| TM46 Pay Day | Saffron City (Mr. Psychic) | Gives the user money after battle. |
| TM47 Explosion | Cinnabar Mansion | A powerful move that knocks out the user. |
| TM48 Rock Slide | Victory Road | A powerful Rock-type move. |
| TM49 Tri Attack | Celadon Department Store (3F) | Has a chance to inflict Burn, Paralysis, or Freeze. |
| TM50 Substitute | Route 14 | Creates a substitute using HP. |