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TM48

Switches abilities with the foe on the turn this is used.

TM / HMtm48

Detailed Effect

Teaches Skill Swap to a compatible Pokémon.

TM / HM Data

Gen I

Gen II

Gen IIIGen IVGen VIII

Gen VGen VIGen VII

Gen VIII

Gen IX

Where to Find

Area	Game	Details	Qty
Route 12	FireRedLeafGreen	TM48 (Skill Swap) lies on an island 15 tiles south and 4 east of the north gatehouse door, so use Surf to reach it.	×1
Mt. Pyre	Emerald	Exterior: TM48 lies on the ground, 2 tiles north and 9 east of the entrance to Mt. Pyre 1F, near the south edge.	×1
Mt. Pyre	RubySapphire	Exterior: TM48 sits in an item ball at the south end, 2 tiles north and 9 east of the entrance to 1F.	×1
Celadon City	RedBlueYellow	Roof: The Thirsty Girl swaps TM48 for Soda Pop, 10 tiles west and 3 south of the stairs down.	×1
Canalave City	Platinum	In the Southeast House, an Ace Trainer gives you TM48, 4 tiles east and 1 north of the exit.	×1
Saffron City	HeartGoldSoulSilver	Sabrina hands over TM48 when you beat her; she stands past the warp panels, 15 tiles straight north of the gym's exit.	×1
Canalave City	DiamondPearl	In Canalave City's southeast house, an Ace Trainer 1 tile north and 4 east of the exit gives you TM48.	×1

Obtained from NPCGIFT

NPC	Area	Game	Description
Thirsty Girl	Celadon City	Red	Roof: The Thirsty Girl gives TM48 in exchange for Soda Pop, 10 tiles west and 3 south of the stairs.
Thirsty Girl	Celadon City	Blue	Roof: The Thirsty Girl gives TM48 in exchange for Soda Pop, 10 tiles west and 3 south of the stairs.
Thirsty Girl	Celadon City	Yellow	Roof: The Thirsty Girl gives TM48 in exchange for Soda Pop, 10 tiles west and 3 south of the stairs.
Ace Trainer	Canalave City	Platinum	In the Canalave Southeast House, an Ace Trainer gives you TM48.
Sabrina	Saffron City	HeartGold	Sabrina waits past the warp panels, 15 tiles straight north of the gym's exit, and gives you TM48 once you defeat her.
Sabrina	Saffron City	SoulSilver	Sabrina waits past the warp panels, 15 tiles straight north of the gym's exit, and gives you TM48 once you defeat her.
Ace Trainer	Canalave City	Diamond	An Ace Trainer stands 1 tile north and 4 east of the exit of Canalave City's southeast house and hands over TM48.
Ace Trainer	Canalave City	Pearl	An Ace Trainer stands 1 tile north and 4 east of the exit of Canalave City's southeast house and hands over TM48.

Reward from TrainerREWARD

Trainer	Class	Area	Game
Sabrina	Gym Leader	Saffron City	HeartGold
Sabrina	Gym Leader	Saffron City	SoulSilver

Available in Shops

Goldenrod Dept. Store 5F (Before Getting TM02 Headbutt, Before Getting TM08 Rock Smash)

Goldenrod CityCrystalGoldSilver

₽3,000

Goldenrod Dept. Store 5F (After Getting TM02 Headbutt, Before Getting TM08 Rock Smash)

Goldenrod CityCrystalGoldSilver

₽3,000

Goldenrod Dept. Store 5F (After Getting TM02 Headbutt, After Getting TM08 Rock Smash)

Goldenrod CityCrystalGoldSilver

₽3,000

Goldenrod Dept. Store 5F (Before Getting TM02 Headbutt, After Getting TM08 Rock Smash)

Goldenrod CityCrystalGoldSilver

₽3,000