Pokemon Legends Z-A TM Locations Guide - Moves Unlock

In Pokemon Legends: Z-A, a Pokemon's effectiveness is often decided by the moves it can learn, and TMs are the ultimate way to expand your options. Unlike traditional limits, this game lets you freely swap and teach TMs at any time before battles, so knowing where to find each one gives you a huge strategic edge.

Getting your hands on all 107 TMs means digging into Mable's research tasks, rising through the fiercely competitive Z-A Royale ranking system, completing varied side missions, exploring hidden areas, and accepting generous gifts from NPCs scattered across the world.

The full list of TMs includes detailed information on their types, powers, categories, and precisely where to acquire each one. Understanding this not only helps optimize your Pokemon's moveset but also guides your adventure through critical in-game moments and battles.

If you need any further clarification or personalized advice about specific TMs or their locations, reaching out on Discord is a great way to connect with knowledgeable players who can help you fine-tune your strategy.

All TMs List

The comprehensive TM table below breaks down each move's elemental type, whether it's physical, special, or status, its power level, and how to find it. When a TM is tied to exploration or side missions, you can refer to map links for step-by-step location guides to track them down effectively.

Number	Name	Type	Category	Power	Location
1	Headbutt	Normal	Physical	70	Exploration
2	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	80	Exploration
3	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	80	Mable’s Research Lv. 14
4	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	40	Mable’s Research Lv. 2
5	Roar	Normal	Status	—	Exploration
6	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	—	Mable’s Research Lv. 26
7	Toxic	Poison	Status	—	Exploration
8	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	—	Exploration
9	Flip Turn	Water	Physical	60	Exploration
10	Brick Break	Fighting	Physical	75	Exploration
11	Bulk Up	Fighting	Status	—	Z-A Royale Rank D Promotion
12	Rock Slide	Rock	Physical	75	Mable’s Research Lv. 23
13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	90	Exploration
14	Fire Fang	Fire	Physical	65	Mable’s Research Lv. 6
15	Ice Fang	Ice	Physical	65	Mable’s Research Lv. 7
16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	—	Mable’s Research Lv. 11
17	Protect	Normal	Status	—	Mable’s Research Lv. 4
18	Power-Up Punch	Fighting	Physical	40	Exploration
19	Power Gem	Rock	Special	80	Exploration
20	Play Rough	Fairy	Physical	90	Z-A Royale Rank B Promotion
21	Thunder Fang	Electric	Physical	65	Mable’s Research Lv. 5
22	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	60	Exploration
23	Thunder Punch	Electric	Physical	75	Mable’s Research Lv. 15
24	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	Mable’s Research Lv. 13
25	Crunch	Dark	Physical	80	Exploration
26	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	90	Exploration
27	Swift	Normal	Special	60	Exploration
28	Dig	Ground	Physical	80	Exploration
29	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	Mable’s Research Lv. 17
30	Swords Dance	Normal	Status	—	Mable’s Research Lv. 21
31	Reflect	Psychic	Status	—	Side Mission
32	Double Team	Normal	Status	—	Mable’s Research Lv. 16
33	Body Slam	Normal	Physical	85	Exploration
34	Night Slash	Dark	Physical	70	Exploration
35	Endure	Normal	Status	—	Exploration
36	Rock Tomb	Rock	Physical	60	Exploration
37	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	Exploration
38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	110	Mable’s Research Lv. 41
39	Discharge	Electric	Special	80	Exploration
40	Bullet Seed	Grass	Physical	15	Exploration
41	Water Pulse	Water	Special	60	Exploration
42	Giga Drain	Grass	Special	75	Mable’s Research Lv. 12
43	Fly	Flying	Physical	90	Side Mission
44	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150	Exploration
45	Knock Off	Dark	Physical	65	Side Mission
46	Mud Shot	Ground	Special	55	Mable’s Research Lv. 3
47	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	Side Mission
48	Self-Destruct	Normal	Physical	200	Side Mission
49	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	Exploration
50	Overheat	Fire	Special	130	Mable’s Research Lv. 45
51	Safeguard	Psychic	Status	—	Z-A Royale Rank F Promotion
52	Earth Power	Ground	Special	90	Exploration
53	Sludge Bomb	Poison	Special	90	Mable’s Research Lv. 32
54	Draco Meteor	Dragon	Special	130	Exploration
55	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150	Mable’s Research Lv. 35
56	Double-Edge	Normal	Physical	120	Exploration
57	Will-O-Wisp	Fire	Status	—	Side Mission
58	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	Exploration
59	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	Physical	80	Mable’s Research Lv. 20
60	Future Sight	Psychic	Special	120	Exploration
61	Shadow Claw	Ghost	Physical	70	Mable’s Research Lv. 9
62	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	90	Exploration
63	Psychic	Psychic	Special	90	Exploration
64	Solar Beam	Grass	Special	120	Mable’s Research Lv. 39
65	Stone Edge	Rock	Physical	100	Exploration
66	Volt Switch	Electric	Special	70	Z-A Royale Rank E Promotion
67	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	90	Mable’s Research Lv. 24
68	Heat Wave	Fire	Special	95	Mable’s Research Lv. 28
69	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100	Mable’s Research Lv. 34
70	Whirlpool	Water	Special	20	Mable’s Research Lv. 8
71	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	Exploration
72	Fire Spin	Fire	Special	20	Exploration
73	Surf	Water	Special	90	Mable’s Research Lv. 29
74	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	80	Exploration
75	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	Special	85	Exploration
76	Liquidation	Water	Physical	85	Exploration
77	Poison Jab	Poison	Physical	80	Mable’s Research Lv. 27
78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	60	Mable’s Research Lv. 18
79	Hurricane	Flying	Special	110	Exploration
80	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	Exploration
81	X-Scissor	Bug	Physical	80	Exploration
82	U-turn	Bug	Physical	70	Mable’s Research Lv. 19
83	Nasty Plot	Dark	Status	—	Mable’s Research Lv. 38
84	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	80	Mable’s Research Lv. 22
85	Substitute	Normal	Status	—	Side Mission
86	Wild Charge	Electric	Physical	90	Exploration
87	Iron Tail	Steel	Physical	100	Mable’s Research Lv. 30
88	Spikes	Ground	Status	—	Side Mission
89	Toxic Spikes	Poison	Status	—	Exploration
90	Dark Pulse	Dark	Special	80	Exploration
91	Curse	Ghost	Status	—	Exploration
92	Dazzling Gleam	Fairy	Special	80	Exploration
93	Outrage	Dragon	Physical	120	Mable’s Research Lv. 46
94	Whirlwind	Normal	Status	—	Side Mission
95	Taunt	Dark	Status	—	Exploration
96	Hydro Pump	Water	Special	110	Mable’s Research Lv. 40
97	Heal Block	Psychic	Status	—	Mable’s Research Lv. 31
98	Waterfall	Water	Physical	80	Exploration
99	Metronome	Normal	Status	—	Side Mission
100	Gunk Shot	Poison	Physical	120	Z-A Royale Rank C Promotion
101	Electroweb	Electric	Special	55	Exploration
102	Focus Blast	Fighting	Special	120	Mable’s Research Lv. 44
103	Work Up	Normal	Status	—	Exploration
104	Flare Blitz	Fire	Physical	120	Z-A Royale Rank A Promotion
105	Blizzard	Ice	Special	110	Mable’s Research Lv. 42
106	Thunder	Electric	Special	110	Mable’s Research Lv. 33
107	Close Combat	Fighting	Physical	120	Mable’s Research Lv. 37

Side Missions TMs Locations and How to Unlock

Side missions are a crucial and often overlooked way to grab some of the rarest TMs, often linked to battle strategies and tough opponents. These missions unlock in order as you rise through the story ranks, starting with Rank W and progressing higher, so keep an eye on your current rank to time their availability.

Will-O-Wisp TM

Shortly after reaching Rank W during Main Mission 8, you'll unlock Side Mission 26 – Burn, Litleo, Burn located at Restaurant Le Yeah near Quasartico Inc. This mission requires you to defeat Armie’s Fire-type Pokemon. Earning this TM early gives your Pokemon access to a vital status move that cripples physical attackers.

Substitute TM

Also at Rank W, during Main Mission 8, you can access Side Mission 29 – Full Course of Battles: One Star at Restaurant Le Nah, just south of Wild Zone 6. Here, clearing three consecutive trainer battles nets you the Substitute TM, a favorite for stalling and strategic play in tough fights.

Reflect TM

Arriving at Rank F in Main Mission 10 brings Side Mission 34 – Moves That Put a Wall to your radar, found southeast of Cafe Kizuna. Overcome a trainer who relies on defensive tactics to claim the Reflect TM and bolster your team's survivability against special attacks.

Spikes TM

At Rank E, during Main Mission 15, Side Mission 41 – Watch Out for Traps challenges you north of Wild Zone 1. Defeating a trainer focused on trap moves rewards you the Spikes TM, allowing you to add hazard layers to control the battlefield strategically.

Fly TM

Finally, at Rank E during Main Mission 19, Side Mission 46 – Pidgeot Soaring High at the eastern port near Justice Dojo tasks you with battling a trainer who favors the Fly move. This mission awards the Fly TM, an essential move for both travel convenience and powerful offensive options.