If you want to build stronger teams in Pokémon GO, learning how to use a Fast TM is essential. A Fast TM lets you replace a Pokémon’s Fast Attack with another Fast Attack from its available move pool. This gives you more control over your Pokémon’s performance in raids, Gym battles, and the GO Battle League.
Many powerful Pokémon become much more effective when they have the right Fast Attack. Since different Fast Attacks generate Energy at different speeds and deal different amounts of damage, choosing the correct move can significantly improve your battle results. Understanding when and how to use a Fast TM will help you avoid wasting valuable items and create better battle teams.
What Is A Fast TM?
A Fast TM is a special item in Pokémon GO that changes a Pokémon’s current Fast Attack into another Fast Attack that it can normally learn. The move you receive is selected randomly from the Pokémon’s standard Fast Attack pool.
Unlike a Charged TM, which changes Charged Attacks, a Fast TM only affects the Fast Attack. If the Pokémon has only one possible Fast Attack, using a Fast TM will not change anything, so it is always worth checking its available moves before using the item.
Keep in mind that a Fast TM cannot teach moves that are marked as Legacy or exclusive event moves. Those moves usually require an Elite Fast TM instead.
How To Use A Fast TM
Using a Fast TM is simple and only takes a few seconds.
Follow these steps:
- Open Pokémon GO.
- Go to your Pokémon storage.
- Select the Pokémon you want to improve.
- Tap the menu button in the top-right corner.
- Choose Items.
- Select a Fast TM from your inventory.
- Confirm that you want to use it.
- The game will randomly replace the Pokémon’s current Fast Attack with another available Fast Attack.
After the move changes, check whether you received the attack you wanted. If not, you can use another Fast TM as long as you have additional ones available.
How To Get Fast TMs
Fast TMs are valuable items, but they are available through several activities in the game.
Common ways to obtain them include:
- Winning Raid Battles.
- Completing certain Special Research tasks.
- Earning rewards during Battle League events.
- Participating in limited-time events.
- Reaching reward milestones during some seasonal activities.
Because they are not guaranteed every time, it is smart to save them for Pokémon that you regularly use in battles.
When Should You Use A Fast TM?
Not every Pokémon deserves a Fast TM. Since these items can take time to collect, focus on Pokémon that will provide the biggest improvement.
Good situations for using a Fast TM include:
- Changing to the strongest Fast Attack for raids.
- Preparing a Pokémon for the GO Battle League.
- Fixing an accidental move change.
- Updating older Pokémon after balance changes.
- Building specialized teams against certain raid bosses.
Researching the best moveset before spending a Fast TM can prevent unnecessary item usage.
Fast TM Vs Elite Fast TM
Although both items change Fast Attacks, they work differently.
A regular Fast TM randomly selects another standard Fast Attack from the Pokémon’s move pool. You cannot choose the exact move.
An Elite Fast TM is much rarer. It allows you to select any eligible Fast Attack manually, including many Legacy or event-exclusive moves that are normally unavailable. Because Elite Fast TMs are difficult to obtain, most players save them for top-tier Pokémon with exclusive moves.
