Tm37
Summary
TM37 (Technical Machine 37) is an item in the Pokémon series used to teach a specific move to a compatible Pokémon. The move associated with TM37 varies depending on the generation of the games:
- Generation I: In the original Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow, TM37 contains the move Egg Bomb, a Normal-type attack with decent power but no additional effects.
- Generations II-IV: In the second generation games (Gold, Silver, and Crystal) and continuing through the third and fourth generations (Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver), TM37 contains Sandstorm, a Rock-type move that creates a sandstorm lasting five turns. This sandstorm inflicts damage on non-Rock-, Ground-, or Steel-type Pokémon each turn and boosts the Special Defense stat of Rock-type Pokémon.
- Generation V onward: From the fifth generation (Black and White)
Effect
Teaches Sandstorm to a compatible Pokémon.
Short Effect: Teaches Sandstorm to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen I: Egg Bomb)
Teaches Sandstorm to a compatible Pokémon.
Game Descriptions
Causes a sandstorm
that hits the foe
over several turns.
Causes a sandstorm
that hits the foe
over several turns.
A 5-turn sandstorm
that damages all
types except ROCK,
GROUND, and STEEL.
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned
to hurt all combatants except the
Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned
to hurt all combatants except the
Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned
to hurt all combatants except the
Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned
to hurt all combatants except the
Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned
to hurt all combatants except the
Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned
to hurt all combatants except for
Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. Raises the Sp. Def of Rock types.
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all
combatants except the Rock, Ground, and
Steel types. Raises the Sp. Def of Rock types.
The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire.
This may also leave the target with a burn.
The user gets all party Pokémon to attack the target.
The more party Pokémon, the greater the number
of attacks.
Item Details
- Cost 1000
- Category All Machines
Game Appearances
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation III | 325 |
| Generation IV | 364 |
| Generation V | 364 |
| Generation VI | 364 |
| Generation VII | 364 |
| Generation VIII | 364 |