Tm78

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Summary

TM78 (Bulldoze) is a Technical Machine (TM) in the Pokémon series that teaches the move Bulldoze. Bulldoze is a Ground-type move with the primary effect of inflicting damage on all adjacent Pokémon and slowing them down by reducing their Speed stat by one stage. The move has a base power of 60 and an accuracy of 100%.

Here are some additional details and interesting facts about TM78 (Bulldoze):

  1. Move Classification: Bulldoze is a physical Ground-type move, making it effective against several types, including Fire, Electric, Poison, Rock, and Steel. However, it is ineffective against Flying-type Pokémon and has reduced effectiveness against Bug and Grass types.

  2. Competitive Usefulness: Bulldoze’s ability to lower the Speed of all adjacent Pokémon can be strategically beneficial in competitive battles. It can disrupt the opponent's strategy by lowering their Pokémon's speed, allowing slower but more powerful Pokémon to act first in subsequent turns.

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Effect

Teaches Captivate to a compatible Pokémon.

Short Effect: Teaches Bulldoze to a compatible Pokémon. (Gen IV: Captivate)

Teaches Captivate to a compatible Pokémon.

Game Descriptions

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the foe is charmed into sharply lowering its Sp. Atk stat.

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. The targets’ Speed stat is reduced.

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. The targets’ Speed stat is reduced.

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

The user nimbly strikes the target. If the user is not holding an item, this attack inflicts massive damage.

Item Details

Game Appearances

Generation Game Index
Generation IV 405
Generation V 405
Generation VI 405
Generation VII 405
Generation VIII 405