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TM08
Bulks up the body to boost both ATTACK & DEFENSE.
TM / HMtm08
Detailed Effect
Teaches Bulk Up to a compatible Pokémon.
TM / HM Data
TM08Body Slam
Gen I
TM08Rock Smash
Gen II
TM08Bulk Up
Gen IIIGen IVGen VGen VIGen VIIGen VIII
TM08Hyper Beam
Gen VIII
TM008Fire Fang
Gen IX
Where to Find
| Area | Game | Details | Qty | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silph Co. | FireRedLeafGreen | TM08 (Bulk Up) sits against the east wall of 7F's east-central room (Card Key needed), 4 tiles east and 2 north of its south door. | ×1 | |
| Dewford Town | Emerald | Brawly hands over TM08 in Dewford Gym, 24 tiles north and 1 west of the entrance, after you beat him. | ×1 | |
| Dewford Town | RubySapphire | Brawly hands over TM08 at the back of Dewford Gym, 23 tiles north and 8 east of the entrance. | ×1 | |
| S.S. Anne | RedBlueYellow | 1F: TM08 lies in the rooms 5 tiles south and 2 east of the 1F warp, at the south edge. | ×1 | |
| Route 36 | CrystalGoldSilver | The Rock Smash Guy, 4 tiles north and 3 west of the Ruins of Alph gate entrance, gives you TM08 after you battle the Sudowoodo. | ×1 |
Obtained from NPCGIFT
| NPC | Area | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brawly | Dewford Town | Emerald | Brawly stands at the back of Dewford Gym, 24 tiles north of the entrance, and awards TM08 once you win. |
| Brawly | Dewford Town | Ruby | Brawly gives you TM08 at the back of Dewford Gym, 23 tiles north and 8 east of the entrance. |
| Brawly | Dewford Town | Sapphire | Brawly gives you TM08 at the back of Dewford Gym, 23 tiles north and 8 east of the entrance. |
| Rock Smash Guy | Route 36 | Crystal | The Rock Smash Guy, 4 tiles north and 3 west of the Ruins of Alph gate entrance, gives you TM08 after you battle the Sudowoodo. |
| Rock Smash Guy | Route 36 | Gold | The Rock Smash Guy, 4 tiles north and 3 west of the Ruins of Alph gate entrance, gives you TM08 after you battle the Sudowoodo. |
| Rock Smash Guy | Route 36 | Silver | The Rock Smash Guy, 4 tiles north and 3 west of the Ruins of Alph gate entrance, gives you TM08 after you battle the Sudowoodo. |
Reward from TrainerREWARD
| Trainer | Class | Area | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brawly | Gym Leader | Dewford Town | Emerald |
| Brawly | Gym Leader | Dewford Town | Ruby |
| Brawly | Gym Leader | Dewford Town | Sapphire |
Available in Shops
Goldenrod Dept. Store 5F (After Getting TM02 Headbutt, After Getting TM08 Rock Smash)
Goldenrod CityCrystalGoldSilver
₽1,000
Goldenrod Dept. Store 5F (Before Getting TM02 Headbutt, After Getting TM08 Rock Smash)
Goldenrod CityCrystalGoldSilver
₽1,000
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