Elite 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 in Pokemon Go
Here’s the list of the top 30 Charged Moves in Pokemon Go, as well as the Pokemon you should teach them to:
| CHARGED MOVE | TYPE | POKEMON | SPRITE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aeroblast | Flying | Lugia | |
| Aqua Tail | Water | Gyarados | |
| Blast Burn | Fire | Charizard | |
| Body Slam | Normal | Lickilicky | |
| Brutal Swing | Dark | Hydreigon | |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | Goodra | |
| Earth Power | Ground | Garchomp | |
| Frenzy Plant | Grass | Venusaur | |
| Grass Knot | Grass | Cresselia | |
| High Horsepower | Ground | Ursaluna | |
| Hydro Cannon | Water | Feraligatr | |
| Icicle Spear | Ice | Walrein | |
| Meteor Mash | Steel | Metagross | |
| Moonblast | Fairy | Altaria | |
| Nature’s Madness | Fairy | Tapu Bulu | |
| Origin Pulse | Water | Kyogre | |
| Outrage | Dragon | Salamence | |
| Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Ground / Fire | Groudon | |
| Psystrike / Shadow Ball | Psychic / Ghost | Mewtwo | |
| Rock Wrecker | Rock | Rhyperior | |
| Sacred Fire / Earthquake | Fire / Ground | Ho-Oh | |
| Sacred Sword | Fighting | Cobalion | |
| Sandsear Storm | Ground | Landorus (Therian Forme) | |
| Shadow Punch | Ghost | Gengar | |
| Sky Attack | Flying | Moltres | |
| Stone Edge | Rock | Machamp | |
| Zap Cannon | Electric | Registeel |
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.
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.
What are Elite Charged TMs in Pokemon Go?
While regular Charged TMs will switch up your chosen Pokemon’s Charged Move at random, Elite Charged TMs give you the option to select the specific attack you want, which can save you a lot of time and resources.
The second major benefit of Elite TMs is that you can teach attacks that are no longer available, like Legacy Moves and Community Day-exclusive Moves, which are often the best attacks a ‘mon can learn.
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A lot of high-tier Pokemon require a specific Charged Move to reach their full potential in the Go Battle League, and these are often locked away in special events or Community Days, so Elite Charged TMs are essential.
How to get Elite Charged TMs in Pokemon Go
The main way to get an Elite Charged TM is to reach Rank 19 in the Go Battle League, where they’re offered as a guaranteed reward. You can sometimes find them in Community Day event boxes, too.
They are sometimes offered as Timed and Special Research rewards, so keep an eye out, mainly when those tasks are from special events.
You’ve probably realized this by now, but they aren’t exactly common in Pokemon Go. In fact, they’re one of the rarest items, so make sure you use them wisely when you do get them.
How to use an Elite Charged TM in Pokemon Go
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 it 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.
