Original GBC · not HeartGold / SoulSilver
Pokemon Gold & Silver TM list — all 50 locations
Track every Technical Machine in original Gold and Silver: gym gifts, route item balls, Goldenrod Dept. Store stock, Celadon and Goldenrod Game Corner prizes, and the one unused machine (TM09 Psych Up). Filter by region, source type, and move type, then mark what you already taught. Pair this checklist with the live TM / HM tool for full compatibility lists.
Fast answer
What “TM list” means in Gold & Silver
TMs are single-use in Gen 2. Once you teach DynamicPunch, Shadow Ball, or Earthquake, that disk is gone—unlike reusable HMs. Most story TMs come from Gym Leaders and route NPCs; the deepest special moves sit in Game Corners (Coin Case) and late caves. Use the filters below for “where is TM##,” then open the map pin or compatibility tool before you spend a disk. Gold and Silver share the same TM set and normal acquisition paths.
*Some TMs appear in both regions (shop + gift). Counts above are per TM that has at least one source in that region.
Interactive tool
TM location finder
High-impact machines
Priority TMs for a normal playthrough
These disks show up often in “best team” and Elite Four prep searches. Still one-use—confirm learners on the move page before teaching.
TM01
DynamicPunch
Fighting STAB wallbreaker after Storm Badge path. One-time gym gift.
TM30
Shadow Ball
Ghost is a physical type in Gen 2, so Shadow Ball uses Attack. Gym gift after Fog Badge.
TM24
DragonBreath
Blackthorn gym reward path; also tied to Dragon Fang / Rising Badge loop.
TM26
Earthquake
Late Johto pickup before Elite Four. Huge coverage TM.
TM29
Psychic
Celadon Game Corner prize and a Saffron gift path—check both sources.
TM07
Zap Cannon
Kanto post-game trade after restoring power. Pair with SS Aqua access.
Money & coins
Dept. Store, Game Corners, and Celadon stock
Goldenrod Dept. Store
Story-gated inventories sell combat staples such as Headbutt, Rock Smash, and the elemental punches. Stock expands as you progress Johto—recheck after major gyms if a TM is missing from the counter.
- Map: Goldenrod Dept. Store
- Also home to Sunday Return / Frustration receptionist gifts (friendship gated)
- Live inventory states: Shops tool
Goldenrod Game Corner prizes
Bring a Coin Case and redeem coins for heavy hitters such as Blizzard, Thunder, and Fire Blast. Coins are not yen—plan a short grinding session if you want all three before Kanto.
- Map: Goldenrod Game Corner
- Item: Coin Case
- Related glitch notes (optional): Coin Case / Celebi
Celadon Game Corner & Dept. Store
Post-E4 Kanto restocks the classic specials: Hyper Beam, Psychic, Double Team, plus Celadon mart weather and utility TMs. Reach Kanto via the S.S. Aqua after the Elite Four.
- How to reach Kanto
- Map: Celadon Game Corner
- Shops: Full shop catalog
TM09 Psych Up — unused
The ROM defines TM09 Psych Up, but original Gold and Silver never place a normal acquisition. The live TM/HM tool marks it unobtainable so it is not confused with a missing map pin.
- Move still exists for glitches / external methods
- Learners list remains valid on Psych Up
- Scope: original GBC, not remake TM renumbering
At a glance
All 50 TMs · quick reference
| TM | Move | Type | Primary location | Source | Links |
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Primary location is the first in-game source from the shared Gold/Silver dataset (pokegold machine sources). Many machines also have a second shop or gift path—open the card or TM/HM tool for every pin.
Collection tracking
TM collection checklist
Checks save in this browser (localStorage) and stay in sync with the finder cards. For story flags use Run Progress; for field HMs use the HM locations checklist.
Common questions
TM list FAQ
How many TMs are in Pokemon Gold and Silver?
There are 50 TMs and 7 HMs. Forty-nine TMs have normal in-game sources; TM09 Psych Up is defined but not sold or placed.
Are TMs reusable in Gold / Silver?
No. Gen 2 TMs are single-use. HMs are reusable and gated by badges outdoors. Plan high-power disks on your long-term party in the Team Planner.
Where is TM30 Shadow Ball?
Morty awards Shadow Ball at Ecruteak Gym after you earn the Fog Badge. Confirm learners on Shadow Ball.
Where is TM01 DynamicPunch?
Chuck’s gym gift in Cianwood City after the Surf path and Storm Badge fight.
Is this the same TM list as Crystal or HGSS?
Crystal is very close for machines but differs in story items and some availability framing. HeartGold/SoulSilver renumber and rework the TM bag entirely. This page is original GBC Gold & Silver only—see Gold vs Silver vs Crystal.
Where do I see which Pokémon can learn a TM?
Open the machine in the TM / HM archive or the individual move page. Learner counts on each card here match that dataset.
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