Tm08
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
- Cost 50000
- Category All Machines
Game Appearances
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation III | 296 |
| Generation IV | 335 |
| Generation V | 335 |
| Generation VI | 335 |
| Generation VII | 335 |
| Generation VIII | 335 |