Tm08

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Summary

TM08 is a Technical Machine (TM) that teaches the move "Bulk Up" to a compatible Pokémon. Bulk Up is a non-damaging move that simultaneously raises the user's Attack and Defense stats by one stage each, providing both offensive and defensive benefits. This move can be particularly effective for physically-oriented Pokémon that benefit from increased power and durability in battle, such as Machamp or Conkeldurr.

Effects:

  • Move Taught: Bulk Up
  • Stat Increase: Raises the user's Attack and Defense stats by one stage each

Interesting Facts:

  • Type: Fighting (in line with the move Bulk Up)
  • First Appearance: TM08 was introduced in Generation III (Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire) and has been a staple in subsequent games.
  • Strategic Uses: Bulk Up is widely used in competitive battle strategies to set up a sweeping attempt or to make a Pokémon more resilient to physical attackers.
  • Popular Users: Pokémon like Machamp

Effect

Teaches Bulk Up to a compatible Pokémon.

Short Effect: Teaches Bulk Up to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen II: Rock Smash Gen I: Body Slam)

Teaches Bulk Up to a compatible Pokémon.

Game Descriptions

Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK & DEFENSE.

Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK & DEFENSE.

The user bulks up its body to boost both its ATTACK and DEFENSE stats.

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, boosting both its Attack and Defense stats.

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

The user tenses its muscles to bulk up its body, raising both its Attack and Defense stats.

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Item Details