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TM46
While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item.
TM / HMtm46
Detailed Effect
Teaches Thief to a compatible Pokémon.
TM / HM Data
TM46Psywave
Gen I
TM46Thief
Gen IIGen IIIGen IVGen VGen VIGen VIIGen VIII
TM46Weather Ball
Gen VIII
TM046Avalanche
Gen IX
Where to Find
| Area | Game | Details | Qty | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mt. Moon | FireRedLeafGreen | A TM46 (Thief) item ball sits on a B2F plateau 7 tiles north of a Rocket Grunt, in the part reached via 1F's middle ladder. | ×1 | |
| Slateport City | Emerald | 1F: A Team Aqua Grunt in the Oceanic Museum gives you TM46, standing 4 tiles straight north of the entrance. | ×1 | |
| Slateport City | RubySapphire | Museum 1F: A grunt gives you TM46, standing 4 tiles straight north of the museum entrance. | ×1 | |
| Saffron City | RedBlueYellow | Sabrina hands over TM46 in the Saffron Gym, 3 tiles south of the gym entrance, after you beat her. | ×1 | |
| Team Rocket HQ | CrystalGoldSilver | B2F: TM46 lies 4 tiles straight north of the stairs up to B1F. | ×1 | |
| Eterna City | Platinum | TM46 lies 11 tiles east and 5 north of the Herb Shop door, on a path behind small trees you clear with Cut. | ×1 | |
| Team Rocket HQ | HeartGoldSoulSilver | TM46 lies on B2F in a west room that only the stairs from B3F reach, 8 tiles south and 2 east of those stairs. | ×1 | |
| Eterna City | DiamondPearl | TM46 lies 5 tiles north and 11 east of the herb shop's door, in a spot you reach with Cut. | ×1 |
Obtained from NPCGIFT
| NPC | Area | Game | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Team Aqua Grunt | Slateport City | Emerald | 1F: A Team Aqua Grunt in the Oceanic Museum gives you TM46, standing 4 tiles straight north of the entrance. |
| Team Magma Grunt | Slateport City | Ruby | Museum 1F: A grunt hands over TM46, standing 4 tiles straight north of the museum entrance. |
| Team Aqua Grunt | Slateport City | Sapphire | 1F: a grunt gives you TM46, standing 4 tiles straight north of the Oceanic Museum entrance. |
| Sabrina | Saffron City | Red | Sabrina awards TM46 in the Saffron Gym, 3 tiles south of the gym entrance, after you beat her. |
| Sabrina | Saffron City | Blue | Sabrina awards TM46 in the Saffron Gym, 3 tiles south of the gym entrance, after you beat her. |
| Sabrina | Saffron City | Yellow | Sabrina awards TM46 in the Saffron Gym, 3 tiles south of the gym entrance, after you beat her. |
Reward from TrainerREWARD
| Trainer | Class | Area | Game |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sabrina | Gym Leader | Saffron City | Red |
| Sabrina | Gym Leader | Saffron City | Blue |
| Sabrina | Gym Leader | Saffron City | Yellow |