Elite TM & Second Charged Moves

Second charged move basics

Most Pokémon can learn **two charged moves** after you pay Stardust + Candy (amount scales by tier). In PvP, a second move improves **shield baiting**. In raids, it rarely matters unless you need type coverage on one attacker.

**Do not** buy a second move on every favorite — pick Pokémon you use in **GBL** or **multi-type raid roles**.

Elite TM (ETM) vs Charged TM

| Item | What it does | |------|----------------| | **Charged TM** | Random legal charged move roll | | **Elite TM** | Pick **one** legacy/community move the Pokémon lost access to | | **Elite Fast TM** | Same for fast moves (rarer use cases) |

ETMs are **seasonal rewards** (GBL rank, GO Battle Day, special research). Hoard until you know the exact move you need.

High-value ETM targets (check before spending)

Always verify on **PvPoke** / **Pokebattler** — this list is educational, not live meta gospel:

• **Feraligatr** — Hydro Cannon (Community Day legacy)
• **Swampert** — Hydro Cannon
• **Talonflame** — Incinerate (fast) or legacy charged picks depending on format
• **Dialga / Palkia** — raid/PvP legacy charged options when relevant
• **Shadow Metagross** — Meteor Mash if missing

Workflow

1. Build the Pokémon to the league/raid level you need **first**. 2. Check if the move is **already obtainable** via evolution or event. 3. Use **regular TM** if any roll is acceptable. 4. Use **ETM** only for a **named** move that unlocks a new role.

Stardust math

Second move cost hurts new accounts. Priority order:

1. One great **Great League** team with dual moves on core switches 2. One **type** of raid attacker per common boss typing 3. Luxury second moves on favorites

See **Recommended Movesets** chapter for per-species suggestions.