Tm48

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Summary

TM48 is a Technical Machine (TM) in the Pokémon series that teaches the move Skill Swap to an eligible Pokémon. Skill Swap is a Psychic-type move introduced in Generation III.

Effects

When a Pokémon uses Skill Swap, it exchanges its Ability with the target's Ability. This can be strategically beneficial in various competitive and in-game scenarios. For instance, it can be used to: - Neutralize a problematic Ability of an opposing Pokémon, such as Slaking's Truant or Archeops' Defeatist. - Enable beneficial interactions by swapping complementary Abilities with allies in double battles. For example, a user with Levitate could swap Abilities with a Ground-type Pokémon to negate Ground-type moves targeting the new Levitate holder. - Temporarily gain a beneficial Ability from an opponent, such as taking an opponent’s Intimidate to lower the Attack stat of their team.

Interesting Facts

  • **Skill

Effect

Teaches Skill Swap to a compatible Pokémon.

Short Effect: Teaches Round to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen IV & III: Skill Swap Gen II: Fire Punch Gen I: Rock Slide)

Teaches Skill Swap to a compatible Pokémon.

Game Descriptions

Switches abilities with the foe on the turn this is used.

Switches abilities with the foe on the turn this is used.

The user employs its psychic power to swap abilities with the foe.

The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe.

The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe.

The user employs its psychic power to exchange abilities with the foe.

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Boulders are hurled at the target. This also lowers the target’s Speed stat by preventing its movement.

Item Details

Game Appearances

Generation Game Index
Generation III 336
Generation IV 375
Generation V 375
Generation VI 375
Generation VII 375
Generation VIII 375