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TM24
A powerful electric attack that may cause paralysis.
TM / HMtm24
Detailed Effect
Teaches Thunderbolt to a compatible Pokémon.
TM / HM Data
TM24Thunderbolt
Gen IGen IIIGen IVGen VGen VIGen VIIGen VIII
TM24Dragon Breath
Gen II
TM24Snore
Gen VIII
TM024Fire Spin
Gen IX
Where to Find
| Area | Game | Details | Qty | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mauville City | Emerald | Wattson hands over TM24 once New Mauville is finished; he stands 3 tiles west and 5 north of the first house's door. | ×1 | |
| Mauville City | RubySapphire | Wattson gives you TM24 once New Mauville is dealt with; he stands in the city, 5 tiles north and 3 west of the first house's door. | ×1 | |
| Vermilion City | RedBlueYellow | Gym: Lt. Surge gives you TM24 after you win, 16 tiles straight north of the Vermilion Gym door. | ×1 | |
| Dragon's Den | Crystal | Clair hands over TM24 1 tile south of the Dragon Shrine entrance once its test earns you the Rising Badge; reach the shrine with Whirlpool. | ×1 | |
| Dragon's Den | GoldSilver | After her gym battle, Clair gives TM24 at the Dragon Fang 13 tiles south and 15 east of the B1F way up; reach it with Surf and Whirlpool. | ×1 | |
| Valley Windworks | Platinum | TM24 lies on a small island 1 tile west and 10 north of the Valley Windworks building's door; you need Surf to reach it. | ×1 | |
| Cerulean Cave | HeartGoldSoulSilver | 2F: TM24 lies 4 tiles straight south of the way to 1F; reaching it takes Rock Smash. | ×1 | |
| Valley Windworks | DiamondPearl | TM24 lies 10 tiles north and 1 west of the Valley Windworks building's door; you need Surf to reach it. | ×1 |
Obtained from NPCGIFT
| NPC | Area | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wattson | Mauville City | Emerald | Wattson hands over TM24 once New Mauville is finished; he stands 3 tiles west and 5 north of the first house's door. |
| Wattson | Mauville City | Ruby | Wattson stands in the city, 5 tiles north and 3 west of the first house's door, and gives you TM24 for finishing New Mauville. |
| Wattson | Mauville City | Sapphire | Wattson stands in the city, 5 tiles north and 3 west of the first house's door, and gives you TM24 for finishing New Mauville. |
| Lt. Surge | Vermilion City | Red | Gym: Lt. Surge hands over TM24 after the battle, 16 tiles straight north of the Vermilion Gym door. |
| Lt. Surge | Vermilion City | Blue | Gym: Lt. Surge hands over TM24 after the battle, 16 tiles straight north of the Vermilion Gym door. |
| Lt. Surge | Vermilion City | Yellow | Gym: Lt. Surge hands over TM24 after the battle, 16 tiles straight north of the Vermilion Gym door. |
| Clair | Dragon's Den | Gold | After her gym battle, Clair gives the Rising Badge and TM24 when you pick up the Dragon Fang on B1F; reach it with Surf and Whirlpool. |
| Clair | Dragon's Den | Silver | After her gym battle, Clair gives the Rising Badge and TM24 when you pick up the Dragon Fang on B1F; reach it with Surf and Whirlpool. |
Reward from TrainerREWARD
| Trainer | Class | Area | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lt. Surge | Gym Leader | Vermilion City | Red |
| Lt. Surge | Gym Leader | Vermilion City | Blue |
| Lt. Surge | Gym Leader | Vermilion City | Yellow |
| Clair | Gym Leader | Blackthorn City | Crystal |
| Clair | Gym Leader | Blackthorn City | Gold |
| Clair | Gym Leader | Blackthorn City | Silver |
Available in Shops
Celadon Game Corner Prize Room (TMs)
Celadon CityFireRedLeafGreen
4,000coins
Mauville Game Corner Prize Corner (TMs)
Mauville CityEmeraldRubySapphire
4,000coins
Veilstone City Prize Exchange
Veilstone CityPlatinumDiamondPearl
10,000coins
Goldenrod Game Corner Prize Counter (TMs and Held Items)
Goldenrod CityHeartGoldSoulSilver
10,000coins