NianticElite Charged TMs allow players to handpick which Charged Move they want to teach their top battlers. So, if you happen to come across one of these elusive items in Pokemon Go, here’s a curated list of the best moves you should try out.
Whether you’ve acquired an Elite Charged TM by ascending the ranks in the Pokemon Go Battle League’s current season or secured one via a Research Task, you might be contemplating the ideal moment to deploy them.
Considering these TMs are so rare in the game, it can be difficult to know which Pokemon to use them on. That’s why this guide will explore the best moves you can learn with Elite Charged TMs and the Pokemon you should be giving them to.
Best Charged Moves to use in Pokemon Go
Here’s the list of the top 30 Charged Moves in Pokemon Go:
Charged Move | Type | Move Stats |
|---|---|---|
Aeroblast | Flying | Gym & Raid Power: 180 Trainer Battles: 170 Effective Against: Bug, Fighting, Grass |
Aura Sphere | Fighting | Gym & Raid Power: 100 Trainer Battles: 100 Effective Against: Normal, Rock, Steel, Ice, Dark |
Best Pokemon to use Elite Charged TM on
If you are looking to make the most of an Elite Charged TM in Pokemon Go, you will want to pick Pokemon that can learn the best moves. Below are the best Pokemon to put time into, and how to get them.
Pokemon | Elite Charged Move | How to get |
|---|---|---|
Lugia  | Aeroblast | Catch in Raids Given as Research rewards Rescue from Giovanni |
Lucario  | Aura Sphere | Catch and evolve Riolu Catch in Raids and Mega Raids Given as Research rewards |
Mewtwo is the clear standout here, so if you don’t have one that knows Psystrike, that should be your priority. When paired with Psychic as a Fast Move, it can be a threat across PvE and the Go Battle League.
It’s also worth considering the rarity of these moves. Some are Community Day exclusives, which means they could very well appear again, while others, like Groudon’s Fire Punch, only appeared in special events.
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As a side note, many of these unique Moves function best when paired with another Charged Move, so it’s always worth looking into purchasing a secondary attack if you have enough Candy and Stardust.
Niantic/The Pokemon CompanyWhat are Elite Charged TMs in Pokemon Go?
Elite Charged TMs are special items that allow players to change a Pokemon Charged Move by selecting the specific attack they want from a move pool that includes Legacy moves, Community Day-exclusive moves, and even removed moves – which can save trainers a lot of time and resources.
Charged & Elite Charged TM differences
The primary difference between a Charged TM and an Elite Charged TM is that while the regular option changes a Charged Move at random, the Elite option allows players to select the desired move they want to teach the Pokemon.
Because regular Charged TMs randomly apply a Charged Move from the target’s available move pool, players may need to use several of them to get the desired attack for their lineup.
Moreover, regular Charged TMs can only access the selected Pokemon’s currently available move pool, while Elite Charged TMs can access Legacy moves, event-exclusive moves, and even moves that have been removed from the game.
DEXERTOHow to get Elite Charged TMs in Pokemon Go
The only way to get an Elite Charged TM for free is to reach Rank 19 in the Go Battle League, where they’re offered as a guaranteed reward.
If players don’t mind spending money, Elite Charged TMs are commonly part of ticketed event research, such as Community Day Paid Research, Go Fest Special Research, and Raid Day Premium Research.
From time to time, Niantic also adds them to some event boxes that can be purchased from the Shop: Community Day boxes, Go Fest season boxes, Holiday events, and more.
Elite Charged TMs rarity
Because there is only one certain way to obtain Elite Charged TMs for free, they are considered exceptionally rare items. Plus, they also take quite a lot of work to earn, and not every player will want to grind the Go Battle League to obtain them.
How to use an Elite Charged TM
The process for changing a Pokemon’s move using an Elite Charged TM is very simple:
- Open Pokemon Go.
- On the main screen, tap the Poke Ball at the bottom to bring up your main menu.
- Go inside “Items“.
- Scroll down to Elite Charged TM and tap on it.
- Select the Pokemon you want to use the Elite Charged TM on.
- A list will come up with all the Charged Moves you can teach that Pokemon.
- Select the move you want and tap on “Teach” twice and then “Ok“.
To make sure everything went all right, you can go back to that Pokemon’s information screen and check its moves. The one you just taught should be there.
Those are the best Elite Charged TMs in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to check out our list of the Best Elite Fast TMs, as well as the Ultimate competitive Pokemon in the game. We also have rankings for the rarest Pokemon and the top Mega Evolutions to use in battle.