Tm18

tm18 Sprite

Summary

TM18 is a Technical Machine (TM) in the Pokémon series, specifically used to teach the move "Rain Dance" to a variety of Pokémon. Rain Dance is a Water-type status move that changes the weather condition to rain for five turns.

Effects: 1. Rain Boost: Under the effect of Rain Dance, the power of Water-type moves is increased by 50%, while the power of Fire-type moves is decreased by 50%. 2. Swift Swim Activation: Certain abilities like Swift Swim activate, doubling the Speed of Pokémon with this ability. 3. Healing Moves: Moves like Synthesis, Morning Sun, and Moonlight recover only 25% of maximum HP instead of the usual 50%. 4. Thunder and Hurricane Accuracy: The moves Thunder and Hurricane, which usually have a lower accuracy, become 100% accurate in rain. 5. Dry Skin and Rain Dish: Pokémon with the abilities Dry Skin and Rain Dish also benefit from rain

Effect

Teaches Rain Dance to a compatible Pokémon.

Short Effect: Teaches Rain Dance to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen I: Counter)

Teaches Rain Dance to a compatible Pokémon.

Game Descriptions

Raises the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.

Raises the power of WATER-type moves for 5 turns.

A heavy rain falls for five turns, powering up WATER- type moves.

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

A wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Item Details

Game Appearances

Generation Game Index
Generation III 306
Generation IV 345
Generation V 345
Generation VI 345
Generation VII 345
Generation VIII 345