TM31 is a Technical Machine in the Pokémon series, a reusable item that teaches a specific move to a compatible Pokémon. The move associated with TM31 has changed across various generations of the games, which offers distinct tactical advantages depending on the move it bestows.
1. Generation I (Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow): - Move: Mimic - Effect: Mimic copies one of the opponent's moves and allows the user to use that move for the remainder of the battle. This can provide strategic flexibility by allowing your Pokémon to adapt to its opponent's abilities.
2. Generations II and III (Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, and Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen): - Move: Mud-Slap - Effect: Mud-Slap is a Ground-type move with a base power of 20 and an accuracy of 100%. It not only deals damage but also
Teaches Brick Break to a compatible Pokémon.
Short Effect: Teaches Brick Break to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen II: Mud-Slap Gen I: Mimic)
Teaches Brick Break to a compatible Pokémon.
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation III | 319 |
| Generation IV | 358 |
| Generation V | 358 |
| Generation VI | 358 |
| Generation VII | 358 |
| Generation VIII | 358 |