Technical Machines also known as TMs are a game item/mechanic in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet that allows players to teach their Pokémon special moves. They are one-use only and can be created by certain materials or with league points. In many Pokémon games they are incredibly useful as they can help you get to areas that previously were unreachable until they learned a specific TM. In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, they upgraded to a new system where you can craft TMs personally. This how to craft Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet will teach you how to find and craft this valuable item.
How to Make TMs
You can find a TM machine at every Pokémon Center in the game. By using the machine, you will be able to create your very own TMs. As we mentioned before you can do this by either spending League Points or materials that you can obtain by defeating wild Pokémon. League Points are gained by playing the main story and trading materials.
It’s important to mention the number of available TMs will increase throughout the game and you can only use each TM once. Therefore, making the crafting of more TMs incredibly valuable. You will just need the right components for it.
How to Craft Struggle Bug TMs
The Struggle Bug TM allows you Pokémon to learn a new ability that deal a great amount of damage to enemies whilst slowing their special attack. It has 100% accuracy as well as 50 power. To craft this special TM, you will need to obtain one first. You can find it at several locations such as Los Platos, Southern part of Levincia and South-Province (Area One).
Now you will need to find three Tarountula Threads, this will be needed to craft more Struggle Bug TMs. To do this you will need to farm Tarountulas at certain locations as Casseroya Lake, South Province (Area 4, Area 5, and Area 1), Tagtree Thicket, West Province (Area 3 and Area 2).
After getting all the materials you need to can craft Struggle Bug TMs at any TM Machine in any Pokemon Center.
We hope you now know how to craft Technical Machines! If you liked this guide and want to see more, make sure to check out our other Pokémon Scarlet and Violet Articles!
