Tm42

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Summary

TM42 (Facade) is a Technical Machine (TM) that can be used to teach the move Facade to compatible Pokémon in Pokémon games. The move Facade has a base power of 70 and is a Normal-type physical attack. Its primary appeal lies in its unique ability to double its power from 70 to 140 if the user is inflicted with a status condition, such as paralysis, burn, or poison.

This makes Facade an incredibly effective move for Pokémon that are either designed to exploit status conditions or are likely to be inflicted with them during battle. For instance, a Pokémon using a strategy that includes the Flame Orb or Toxic Orb items can activate Facade's power enhancement by intentionally burning or poisoning itself. This tactic allows the Pokémon to deal significant damage while benefiting from the increased power of Facade.

Additionally, since Facade is a Normal-type move, it receives a same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Normal-type Pokémon, further boosting its potential damage

Effect

Teaches Facade to a compatible Pokémon.

Short Effect: Teaches Facade to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen II & I: Dream Eater)

Teaches Facade to a compatible Pokémon.

Game Descriptions

Raises ATTACK when poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Raises ATTACK when poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

An attack that is boosted if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned or burned, or if it has paralysis.

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned or burned, or if it has paralysis.

The user attacks everything around it by causing an explosion. The user faints upon using this move.

This attack move’s power is doubled if the user has been hurt by the opponent in the same turn.

Item Details

Game Appearances

Generation Game Index
Generation III 330
Generation IV 369
Generation V 369
Generation VI 369
Generation VII 369
Generation VIII 369