TM49 is a Technical Machine in the Pokémon series that teaches a specific move to a compatible Pokémon. The move associated with TM49 has varied across different generations of the games:
Generation I: In the first generation (Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow), TM49 teaches the move Tri Attack. Tri Attack is a Normal-type move that not only deals damage but also has a 20% chance to either paralyze, burn, or freeze the target, making it a versatile and potentially status-inducing move.
Generation II: In Generation II (Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal), TM49 teaches Fury Cutter. Fury Cutter is a Bug-type move that increases in power every time it is used consecutively, starting from a base power of 10 and doubling with each hit up to a maximum of 160, which can make it incredibly powerful if used strategically.
Generations III and IV:
Teaches Snatch to a compatible Pokémon.
Short Effect: Teaches Echoed Voice to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen IV & III: Snatch Gen II: Fury Cutter Gen I: Tri Attack)
Teaches Snatch to a compatible Pokémon.
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation III | 337 |
| Generation IV | 376 |
| Generation V | 376 |
| Generation VI | 376 |
| Generation VII | 376 |
| Generation VIII | 376 |