Best Elite Charged TM in Pokemon Go: Top moves to upgrade

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Elite Charged TMs allow players to handpick which Charged Move they want to teach their top battlers. So, if you happen to come across one of these elusive items in Pokemon Go, here’s a curated list of the best moves you should try out.

Whether you’ve acquired an Elite Charged TM by ascending the ranks in the Pokemon Go Battle League’s current season or secured one via a Research Task, you might be contemplating the ideal moment to deploy them.

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Considering these TMs are so rare in the game, it can be difficult to know which Pokemon to use them on. That’s why this guide will explore the best moves you can learn with Elite Charged TMs and the Pokemon you should be giving them to.

Best Charged Moves in Pokemon Go

Here’s the list of the top 30 Charged Moves in Pokemon Go:

CHARGED MOVETYPEMOVE STATS
AeroblastFlyingGym & Raid Power: 180Trainer Battles: 170Effective Against: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Aqua TailWaterGym & Raid Power: 50Trainer Battles: 55Effective Against: Fire, Ground, Rock
Blast BurnFireGym & Raid Power: 110Trainer Battles: 110Effective Against: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Body SlamNormalGym & Raid Power: 50Trainer Battles: 50Effective Against: None
Brutal SwingDarkGym & Raid Power: 65Trainer Battles: 55Effective Against: Ghost, Psychic
Draco MeteorDragonGym & Raid Power: 150Trainer Battles: 150Effective Against: Dragon
Earth PowerGroundGym & Raid Power: 100Trainer Battles: 90Effective Against: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
EarthquakeGroundGym & Raid Power: 140Trainer Battles: 110Effective Against: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Fire PunchFireGym & Raid Power: 55Trainer Battles: 55Effective Against: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Frenzy PlantGrassGym & Raid Power: 100Trainer Battles: 100Effective Against: Ground, Rock Water
Grass KnotGrassGym & Raid Power: 90Trainer Battles: 90Effective Against: Ground, Rock Water
High HorsepowerGroundGym & Raid Power: 110Trainer Battles: 100Effective Against: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Hydro CannonWaterGym & Raid Power: 90Trainer Battles: 80Effective Against: Fire, Ground, Rock
Icicle SpearIceGym & Raid Power: 60Trainer Battles: 65Effective Against: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Meteor MashSteelGym & Raid Power: 100Trainer Battles: 100Effective Against: Fairy, Ice, Rock
MoonblastFairyGym & Raid Power: 130Trainer Battles: 110Effective Against: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Nature’s MadnessFairyGym & Raid Power: 90Trainer Battles: 80Effective Against: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Origin PulseWaterGym & Raid Power: 130Trainer Battles: 130Effective Against: Fire, Ground, Rock
OutrageDragonGym & Raid Power: 110Trainer Battles: 110Effective Against: Dragon
Precipice Blades GroundGym & Raid Power: 130Trainer Battles: 130Effective Against: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
PsystrikePsychicGym & Raid Power: 90Trainer Battles: 90Effective Against: Fighting, Poison
Rock WreckerRockGym & Raid Power: 110Trainer Battles: 110Effective Against: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Sacred FireFireGym & Raid Power: 120Trainer Battles: 130Effective Against: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Sacred SwordFightingGym & Raid Power: 55Trainer Battles: 60Effective Against: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Sandsear StormGroundGym & Raid Power: 140Trainer Battles: 60Effective Against: Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, Steel
Shadow BallGhostGym & Raid Power: 100Trainer Battles: 100Effective Against: Ghost, Psychic
Shadow PunchGhostGym & Raid Power: 40Trainer Battles: 55Effective Against: Ghost, Psychic
Sky AttackFlyingGym & Raid Power: 80Trainer Battles: 85Effective Against: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Stone EdgeRockGym & Raid Power: 100Trainer Battles: 100Effective Against: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Zap CannonElectricGym & Raid Power: 140Trainer Battles: 150Effective Against: Flying, Water

Best Pokemon to use Elite Charged TM on

If you are looking to make the most of an Elite Charged TM in Pokemon Go, you will want to pick Pokemon that can learn the best moves. Below are the best Pokemon to put time into, and how to get them.

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POKEMONELITE CHARGED MOVEHOW TO CATCH
lugiaLugiaAeroblastCatch while featured in Raids and Shadow RaidsGiven as Research rewards
gyaradosGyaradosAqua TailCatch and evolve MagikarpSpawns as a Wild Encounter in rare situationsCatch from Raid and Mega Raid eventsGiven as Research rewards
charizardCharizardBlast BurnCatch and evolve CharmanderCatch and evolve CharmeleonSpawns as a Wild Encounter in rare situationsCatch from Raid and Mega Raid eventsGiven as Research rewards
LickilickyBody SlamCatch and evolve Lickitung
HydreigonHydreigonBrutal SwingCatch and evolve DeinoCatch and evolve ZweilousGiven as Research rewards
goodraGoodraDraco MeteorCatch and evolve GoomyCatch and evolve SliggooGiven as Research rewards
garchompGarchompEarth PowerCatch and evolve GibleCatch and evolve GabiteCatch from Raid and Mega Raid eventsGiven as Research rewards
venusaurVenusaurFrenzy PlantCatch and evolve BulbasaurCatch and evolve IvysaurSpawns as a Wild Encounter in rare situationsCatch from Raid and Mega Raid eventsGiven as Research rewards
cresseliaCresseliaGrass KnotCatch while featured in Raids and Shadow RaidsGiven as Research rewards
ursaluna pokemonUrsalunaHigh HorsepowerCatch and evolve TeddiursaCatch and evolve UrsaringGiven as Research rewards
feraligatr pokemonFeraligatrHydro CannonCatch and evolve TotodileCatch and evolve CroconawSpawns as a Wild Encounter in rare situationsCatch from Raid events
walreinWalreinIcicle SpearCatch and evolve SphealCatch and evolve SealeoSpawns as a Wild Encounter in rare situationsCatch from Raid eventsGiven as Research rewards
Top 4 Pokemon The Crown TundraMetagrossMeteor MashCatch and evolve BeldumCatch and evolve MetangSpawns as a Wild Encounter in rare situationsCatch from Raid eventsGiven as Research rewards
altariaAltariaMoonblastCatch and evolve SwabluCatch from Mega Raid eventsGiven as Research rewards
Tapu BuluTapu BuluNature’s MadnessCatch while featured in Raids
KyogreKyogreOrigin PulseCatch while featured in Raids, Primal Raids, and Shadow RaidsGiven as Research rewards
salamenceSalamenceOutrageCatch and evolve BagonCatch and evolve ShelgonSpawns as a Wild Encounter in rare situationsCatch from Raid and Mega Raid eventsGiven as Research rewards
GroudonPrecipice Blades / Fire Punch Catch while featured in Raids, Primal Raids, and Shadow RaidsGiven as Research rewards
MewtwoPsystrike / Shadow BallCatch while featured in Raids and Shadow RaidsGiven as Research rewards
RhyperiorRock WreckerCatch and evolve RhyhornCatch and evolve RhydonSpawns as a Wild Encounter in rare situations
Ho-OhHo-OhSacred Fire / EarthquakeCatch while featured in Raids and Shadow RaidsGiven as Research rewards
cobalionCobalionSacred SwordCatch while featured in Raids
Landorus therian formeLandorus (Therian Forme)Sandsear StormCatch while featured in Raids
gengarGengarShadow PunchCatch and evolve GastlyCatch and evolve HaunterSpawns as a Wild Encounter in rare situationsCatch from Raid and Mega Raid eventsGiven as Research rewards
MoltresMoltresSky AttackCatch while featured in Raids and Shadow RaidsGiven as Research rewards
machampMachampStone EdgeCatch and evolve MachopCatch and evolve MachokeSpawns as a Wild Encounter in rare situationsCatch from Raid eventsGiven as Research rewards
registeelRegisteelZap CannonCatch while featured in Raids and Shadow RaidsGiven as Research rewards

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

It’s also worth considering the rarity of these moves. Some are Community Day exclusives, which means they could very well appear again, while others like Groudon’s Fire Punch only appeared in special events.

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As a side note, many of these unique Moves function best when paired with another Charged Move, so it’s always worth looking into purchasing a secondary attack if you have enough Candy and Stardust.

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

What are Elite Charged TMs in Pokemon Go?

While regular Charged TMs will switch up your chosen Pokemon’s Charged Move at random, Elite Charged TMs give you the option to select the specific attack you want, which can save you a lot of time and resources.

The second major benefit of Elite TMs is that you can teach attacks that are no longer available, like Legacy Moves and Community Day-exclusive Moves, which are often the best attacks a ‘mon can learn.

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A lot of high-tier Pokemon require a specific Charged Move to reach their full potential in the Go Battle League, and these are often locked away in special events or Community Days, so Elite Charged TMs are essential.

What is the difference between Charged TM and Elite Charged TM?

The primary difference between a Charged TM and an Elite Charged TM is that the Elite option allows players to select the desired move from the list of available options for a Pokemon.

Regular Charged TMs will randomly apply a Charged Move from the target’s available move pool, meaning players may need to use several to get the desired option for their lineup.

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How to get Elite Charged TMs in Pokemon Go

The main way to get an Elite Charged TM is to reach Rank 19 in the Go Battle League, where they’re offered as a guaranteed reward. You can sometimes find them in Community Day event boxes, too.

Text reads Pokemon Go Community DayNiantic/The Pokemon Company

They are sometimes offered as Timed and Special Research rewards, so keep an eye out, mainly when those tasks are from special events.

You’ve probably realized this by now, but they aren’t exactly common in Pokemon Go. In fact, they’re one of the rarest items, so make sure you use them wisely when you do get them.

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How rare are Elite Charged TMs?

Because there is only one way to obtain Elite Charged TMs, they are considered exceptionally rare items. They also take quite a lot of work to earn, and not every player will want to grind the Go Battle League to obtain them.

How to use an Elite Charged TM in Pokemon Go

The process for changing a Pokemon’s move using an Elite Charged TM is very simple:

  1. Open Pokemon Go.
  2. On the main screen, tap the Poke Ball at the bottom to bring up your main menu.
  3. Go inside “Items”.
  4. Scroll down to Elite Charged TM and tap on it.
  5. Select the Pokemon you want to use the Elite Charged TM on.
  6. A list will come up with all the Charged Moves you can teach that Pokemon.
  7. Select the move you want and tap on “Teach” twice and then “Ok”.

To make sure everything went all right, you can go back to that Pokemon’s information screen and check its moves. The one you just taught it should be there.

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Those are the best Elite Charged TMs in Pokemon Go. Don’t forget to check out our list of the Best Elite Fast TMs, as well as the Ultimate competitive Pokemon in the game. We also have rankings for the rarest Pokemon and the top Mega Evolutions to use in battle.