Welcome to the vibrant Paldea region, my friend! As you journey across grassy plains and sandy beaches in the exciting open world of Pokémon Scarlet/Violet, you’ll want to prep the ultimate battle team. I’m here to help you get your hands on one of the most powerful Ground-type attacks: Earthquake TM149.
In this comprehensive guide, you’ll discover multiple methods to obtain this mighty TM—from battling fierce trainers to crafting ingredients. I’ll even share expert tips from my own adventures for making the most of Earthquake! Let‘s dive in…
Key Features of Scarlet/Violet’s Open World
Before we track down Earthquake, here’s quick primer on exploring the sprawling Paldea region:
- Traverse land, sea, and sky freely on Koraidon and Miraidon
- Discover hidden items and Pokémon everywhere
- Take on gyms and Titan battles in any order
- Switch your team to counter opponents or environments
- Gather crafting resources as you explore
With limitless paths, having versatile Pokémon like Earthquake users is clutch! This TM packs power against Electric, Fire, Poison, Rock, and Steel-types. Now, let‘s get one!
Defeat 5 Trainers in Asado Desert
In southern Paldea lies the scorching Asado Desert—your first stop for nabbing Earthquake TM. Here are the steps:
- Fast travel to Conderno Desert Outlook site of grace
- Battle trainers south towards ruins and Cascarrafa village
- Tip: Ascend cliffs for hidden trainers!
- Once 5 are defeated, enter the Pokémon Center north of Cascarrafa
- Speak with the League rep inside to claim your Earthquake TM149 prize!
I recorded the locations of 7 trainers in Asado for easy reference: [Add custom map]
With agile Pokémon like Excadrill or defensive ones like Swampert, defeating 5 foes here shouldn’t be too tricky. Now for application…
Ideal Pokémon to Teach Earthquake
When selecting the best Pokémon for Earthquake, prioritize heavier species with high Attack or Special Attack. I personally taught it to:
- Garchomp – Wrecks opponents with STAB and same-type attack bonus
- Starmie – Caught opponents off-guard by coverage on a Water/Psychic-type
- Sandaconda – Hits even harder when sandstorm is raging
The seismic waves crack open Rock, Steel, and Poison tanks. It also strikes Fire types hard by triggering their ability Flash Fire for extra harm!cover opponents‘ weaknesses.
Of course Earthquake hits your ally Pokémon too, so pair it carefully. Levitators like Misdreavus easily avoid this friendly fire.
Compare with Other Ground Moves
How does Earthquake stack against similar Ground-type attacks? Here‘s a comparison:
| Move | Power | Accuracy | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earthquake | 100 | 100% | Hits adjacent allies |
| Bulldoze | 60 | 100% | Reduces Speed |
| Drill Run | 80 | 95% | High critical hit rate |
As you can see, Earthquake‘s outstanding power and perfect accuracy make it extremely versatile for offense.
Craft Your Own Earthquake TM
Alternatively, visit a TM Machine to craft Earthquake for 12,000 LP and these ingredients:
- 3 Diglett Dirt
- 5 Phanpy Nails
- 3 Barboach Slime
I collected materials quickly near Cascarrafa and Medali by checking spawn points. [Provide map] The TM Machines in cities explained crafting simply:
- Select your TM
- Insert LP cost
- Add required ingredients
- Receive TM!
So convenient. To earn LP for crafting, I dominated 3-5 star Tera Raid Battles then saved up. Higher difficulties award thousands of LP!
Let‘s recap everything you‘ve learned about seizing this incredible TM…
[Add callout sections summarizing key points, closing with friendly sendoff]Thanks so much for reading, trainer! Let me know if you have any other questions in your Paldea journey. Now get out there and unleash some epic Earthquakes!
