TM40 (Aerial Ace) is a Technical Machine (TM) in the Pokémon franchise, specifically known for teaching the move Aerial Ace to compatible Pokémon. Aerial Ace is a Flying-type move introduced in Generation III and is recognized for its reliability in battle due to its unique effect.
Effects: 1. Damage and Accuracy: Aerial Ace has a base power of 60 and does not check accuracy, meaning it never misses its target regardless of the user or target's evasion or accuracy stats. This makes it especially useful for countering foes that rely on evasion-boosting moves or abilities. 2. Priority Move: Unlike some other reliable moves, Aerial Ace does not have increased priority, meaning it operates under normal turn order based on the Pokémon's Speed stat. 3. Effects on Different Generations: While its core mechanics remain the same, starting from Generation IV, Aerial Ace can be boosted by Flying-type Z-Crystals, turning it
Teaches Aerial Ace to a compatible Pokémon.
Short Effect: Teaches Aerial Ace to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen II: Defense Curl Gen I: Skull Bash)
Teaches Aerial Ace to a compatible Pokémon.
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation III | 328 |
| Generation IV | 367 |
| Generation V | 367 |
| Generation VI | 367 |
| Generation VII | 367 |
| Generation VIII | 367 |