Tm164

Summary

TM164 (Bulk Up) is a Technical Machine in the Pokémon series that teaches the move Bulk Up to compatible Pokémon. Bulk Up is a status move that increases the user's Attack and Defense stats by one stage each. This can be particularly useful for physically-oriented Pokémon, as it simultaneously boosts their offensive capability and their resilience to physical attacks.

Effects:

Move Learned: Bulk Up
Power Points (PP): 20
Effect: Raises the user's Attack and Defense by one stage each when used.

Competitive Use:

Bulk Up is favored in competitive play for Pokémon that benefit from both increased physical attack and defense. Pokémon like Conkeldurr, Scrafty, and Gurdurr often use Bulk Up to enhance their physical prowess while becoming harder to take down. This move is particularly valuable in prolonged battles where the incremental stat boosts can turn the tide in favor of its user.

Interesting Facts:

Introduction: TM164 (Bulk Up) was introduced

Effect

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