Top Elite Charged TM Moves in Pokemon Go: Upgrade Strategy

Elite Charged TMs allow players to choose which Charged Move they want to teach their strongest Pokémon. If you stumble upon one of these valuable items in Pokémon Go, here’s a curated selection of the best moves to consider.

Whether you’ve earned an Elite Charged TM through climbing the ranks in the Pokémon Go Battle League or by completing a Research Task, deciding when to use them can be tricky.

Given their rarity in the game, it can be challenging to determine which Pokémon should receive these TMs.

Best Charged Moves in Pokémon Go

Here’s a rundown of the top 30 Charged Moves in Pokémon Go, along with the Pokémon that can learn them:

CHARGED MOVE	TYPE	POKEMON
Aeroblast	Flying	Lugia
Aqua Tail	Water	Gyarados
Blast Burn	Fire	Charizard
Body Slam	Normal	Lickilicky
Brutal Swing	Dark	Hydreigon
Draco Meteor	Dragon	Goodra
Earth Power	Ground	Garchomp
Frenzy Plant	Grass	Venusaur
Grass Knot	Grass	Cresselia
High Horsepower	Ground	Ursaluna
Hydro Cannon	Water	Feraligatr
Icicle Spear	Ice	Walrein
Meteor Mash	Steel	Metagross
Moonblast	Fairy	Altars
Nature’s Madness	Fairy	Tapu Bulu
Origin Pulse	Water	Kyogre
Outrage	Dragon	Salamence
Precipice Blades / Fire Punch	Ground / Fire	Groudon
Psystrike / Shadow Ball	Psychic / Ghost	Mewtwo
Rock Wrecker	Rock	Rhyperior
Sacred Fire / Earthquake	Fire / Ground	Ho-Oh
Sacred Sword	Fighting	Cobalion
Sandsear Storm	Ground	Landorus (Therian Forme)
Shadow Punch	Ghost	Gengar
Sky Attack	Flying	Moltres
Stone Edge	Rock	Machamp
Zap Cannon	Electric	Registeel

Mewtwo is the clear standout here, so if you don’t have one that knows Psystrike, that should be your primary focus. When paired with Psychic as a Fast Move, it poses a significant threat in both PvE and the Go Battle League.

It’s important to keep in mind the exclusivity of these moves. Some are Community Day exclusives, which might reappear, while others, like Groudon’s Fire Punch, only surfaced during special events.

Additionally, many of these unique moves perform optimally when combined with another Charged Move, so investing in a secondary attack with sufficient Candy and Stardust is wise.

The Pokemon Mewtwo appears against a blurred background, with a purple aura surrounding it — Niantic/The Pokemon Company

Mewtwo’s Psystrike is the most effective use of your Elite Charged TM.

What are Elite Charged TMs in Pokémon Go?

Unlike regular Charged TMs that randomly change a Pokémon’s Charged Move, Elite Charged TMs let you choose the specific move you want, saving you time and resources.

Another significant advantage of Elite TMs is that they can teach attacks that are no longer available, like Legacy Moves and Community Day-exclusive Moves, which are often the most powerful attacks a Pokémon can learn.

Many high-tier Pokémon need a specific Charged Move to maximize their effectiveness in the Go Battle League, and these moves are frequently locked behind special events or Community Days, making Elite Charged TMs crucial.

How to get Elite Charged TMs in Pokémon Go

The primary method to obtain an Elite Charged TM is to reach Rank 19 in the Go Battle League, where they are guaranteed as a reward. They can also sometimes be found in Community Day event boxes.

Occasionally, they are given out as Timed and Special Research rewards, especially during special events.

As you may have noticed, they are not commonly found in Pokémon Go. In fact, they rank among the rarest items, so use them wisely when you receive one.

Text reads Pokemon Go Community Day — Niantic/The Pokemon Company

How to use an Elite Charged TM in Pokémon Go

Using an Elite Charged TM to change a Pokémon’s move is straightforward:

Open Pokémon Go.
On the main menu, tap the Poke Ball at the bottom.
Go to “Items.”
Scroll to Elite Charged TM and select it.
Choose the Pokémon on which you want to use the Elite Charged TM.
A list of Charged Moves available for that Pokémon will appear.
Select the desired move and tap “Teach” twice, followed by “Ok.”

To confirm everything is correct, go back to that Pokémon’s information screen and check its moves. The one you just taught should be listed there.

Those are the best Elite Charged TMs in Pokémon Go. You can also find rankings for the rarest Pokémon and the top Mega Evolutions to utilize in battle.

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