Tm34

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Summary

TM34 (Shock Wave) is a Technical Machine (TM) item in various Pokémon games. When used, it teaches the move Shock Wave to a compatible Pokémon. Shock Wave is an Electric-type move introduced in Generation III. Here are the detailed effects and interesting facts about TM34:

Effects:

  • Move Type: Electric
  • Category: Special
  • Power: 60
  • Accuracy: Never misses
  • PP (Power Points): 20 (maximum 32 with PP Ups)

Shock Wave's primary appeal is its inability to miss, making it a reliable option in battles where accuracy-reducing moves or abilities might be in play. This guarantees consistent damage output regardless of conditions that might otherwise lower accuracy.

Notable Facts:

  • Introduction: Shock Wave as TM34 was introduced in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire and has since appeared in subsequent generations.
  • Move Availability: The move can be learned by a wide variety

Effect

Teaches Shock Wave to a compatible Pokémon.

Short Effect: Teaches Sludge Wave to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen IV & III: Shock Wave Gen II: Swagger Gen I: Bide)

Teaches Shock Wave to a compatible Pokémon.

Game Descriptions

Zaps the foe with a jolt of electricity that never misses.

Zaps the foe with a jolt of electricity that never misses.

A rapid jolt of electricity strikes the foe. It can’t be evaded.

The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

The user strikes the foe with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.

It swamps the area around the user with a giant sludge wave. It may also poison those hit.

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

The user strikes everything around it by swamping the area with a giant sludge wave. This may also poison those hit.

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Item Details