TM51 (Roost) is a Technical Machine in the Pokémon series that teaches the move Roost to eligible Pokémon. Roost is a strategic healing move primarily associated with Flying-type Pokémon. When used, Roost restores the user's HP by 50% of its maximum HP. Additionally, if the user is a Flying-type Pokémon, it loses its Flying type until the end of the turn, removing certain type weaknesses and resistances temporarily.
Effects of Roost: 1. HP Recovery: Restores 50% of the user's maximum HP. 2. Type Change: Temporarily removes the Flying type from the user for the remainder of the turn, which can affect damage calculations and type interactions.
Interesting Facts: 1. Strategic Advantage: The temporary loss of the Flying type can render the user immune to moves that are super-effective against Flying types, such as Electric, Ice, and Rock-type moves, which adds a significant strategic layer to battles. 2.
Teaches Roost to a compatible Pokémon.
Short Effect: Teaches Ally Switch to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen IV: Roost)
Teaches Roost to a compatible Pokémon.
| Generation | Game Index |
|---|---|
| Generation IV | 378 |
| Generation V | 378 |
| Generation VI | 378 |
| Generation VII | 378 |
| Generation VIII | 378 |