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# A Complete Guide to TMs
This guide will go over everything you need to know about TMs on Cobblemon on MMO Realms.
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This feature is not yet live on the server, pending the Cobblemon 1.8.0 update.
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**Contents**
1. [What are TMs?](#what-are-tms)
2. [Obtaining TMs](#obtaining-tms)
1. [TM Machine](#tm-machine)
2. [Exploration](#exploration)
3. [Unlocking TMs](#unlocking-tms)
4. [Using TMs](#using-tms)
5. [FAQ](#faq)
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## What are TMs?
**TMs** stand for **technical machines**, which are a set of tools used within Pokemon to teach specific moves to a given Pokemon that they otherwise do not learn naturally via level up. In doing so, you gain access to a whole new range of ways to battle with your chosen partner, whether that be gaining access to a strong attack, getting type coverage sorted, or even some sneaky status moves.
## Obtaining TMs
There are two primary ways for a player to get new **TMs**, however both require some level of work from the player to get a hold of exactly what they are looking for.
### TM Machine
This device is a new addition alongside the introduction of **TMs**. This serves as a utility block that allows you to burn a chosen move onto a blank disc, turning it into a functional **TM**.
Open TM Machine
Running TM Machine
Upon opening the machine, you will be presented with all the different move typings. From here you may make a selection for the type of move you'd like to burn, and then later select the specific move itself. After submitting both the blank disc, and the required materials for your chosen move, you may begin the burning process, and after a few short seconds be granted the **TM**!
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Be aware that the number of available moves through the TM machine will initially be limited, as players must unlock the recipes for additional moves.
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TM Machine Home Page
TM Machine Type Page
TM Machine Move Page
The materials required will always include the elemental gems, but may require additional resources depending on the chosen move.
#### Recipes
> **TM Machine**\
> \
> 2x Iron Ingot + Tinted Glass + 2x Copper Ingot + Redstone Dust
> **2x Blank TMs**\
> \
> 2x Amethyst Shards + 2x Glass
### Exploration
Alternatively, players can explore naturally generated structures within the servers wilderness for a chance to find completed **TMs** inside of **Gimmighoul Chests**. These chests only spawn within structures categorised as ruins from the Cobblemon mod.
Gimmighoul Chest Loot
There exists a wide range of Ruins available from the mod, all of which are documented on the official Cobblemon Wiki. That being said, there are no tricks on locating them quicker, so one can only suggest you explore the old fashioned way and look around your surroundings until something peaks your interest.
Example Ruin Structures
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## Unlocking TMs
New **TM** recipes for use within the **TM Machine** can be obtained via one of two methods.
1. The primary method will be through capturing wild Pokemon. Each time you capture a Pokemon which knows a move that has a **TM**, you can unlock the entry for personal use to recreate in the future.
TM Recipe Unlock via Capture
2. Alternatively if you have the physical copy of a **TM** you don't yet have the recipe for, you can right click a **Data Monitor** whilst holding it to unlock it. This allows players to share **TMs** with one another.
TM Recipe Unlock via Data Machine
## Using TMs
Much like any other consumable item, all you need to do is right click your chosen Pokemon with the **TM** to unlock it within their remembered moves, allowing you to add it to their moveset at any time from the summary menu.
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Pokemon typically cannot learn every TM (with the exception of Mew). As a result you can only teach a Pokemon a move it is compatible with from its TM learnset.
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## FAQ
Q: Why isn't my Pokemon learning the move from my TM?
A: Make sure the Pokemon you are trying to teach the move to is compatible with it. Certain Pokemon only learn moves in select methods, whether that be level up, evolution, egg moves, or even not at all.
Q: Can I teach multiple Pokemon the same move from one TM?
A: No, TMs are single use consumable items, meaning upon usage with one Pokemon you will lose the item. As such it's a good idea to make multiple copies of the same TM ensuring you can teach it to everyone who needs it.
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