Tm37

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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.

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