Tm55

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Summary

TM55 is a Technical Machine (TM) in the Pokémon series that teaches the move Scald. Scald is a Water-type special move with a base power of 80 and an accuracy of 100%. Its primary effect is dealing damage to the target, but it also has a secondary effect with a 30% chance to inflict a burn status on the target. A burned Pokémon will receive continuous damage each turn and have its attack stat halved, making Scald particularly useful for both offensive and utility purposes.

The move Scald is especially popular because it offers reliable Water-type damage while also providing the chance to cripple physical attackers with burns. This dual utility makes it a staple in various competitive team compositions, especially for Water-type Pokémon with decent special attack stats, such as Starmie, Milotic, and Rotom-Wash.

TM55 can typically be obtained through various in-game methods, such as finding it on the ground, purchasing it from in-game shops

Effect

Teaches Brine to a compatible Pokémon.

Short Effect: Teaches Scald to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen IV: Brine)

Teaches Brine to a compatible Pokémon.

Game Descriptions

If the foe’s HP is down to under half, this attack will hit with double the power.

If the foe’s HP is down to under half, this attack will hit with double the power.

If the foe’s HP is down to under half, this attack will hit with double the power.

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. It may also leave the target with a burn.

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

The user shoots boiling hot water at its target. This may also leave the target with a burn.

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

If the target’s HP is half or less, this attack will hit with double the power.

Item Details

Game Appearances

Generation Game Index
Generation IV 382
Generation V 382
Generation VI 382
Generation VII 382
Generation VIII 382