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How To Get Overheat (TM 157) in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet

Check out our guide to find out how to get the Overheat Technical Machine move in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
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Published: Dec 3, 2022 08:05 am

In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, players can obtain Technical Machines (TM), a type of data disc that help Pokemon learn new moves. TMs are a quick and easy way to learn a new move without too much grinding or waiting. Overheat is one of these useful Technical Machines. Find out how to get Overheat (TM 157) in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.

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Obtaining Overheat TM 157 in Scarlet and Violet

TM157 teaches a Pokemon the move Overheat. Overheat is a Fire type move with a lot of power. The Pokemon using Overheat reduces the opponents Special Move by 2 stages. Here are the stats for Overheat:

TypeFire
CategorySpecial
Power130
Accuracy90
PP8

Overheat is found in the North Province Area Three, by a broken vase. It can be crafted using the following: 12000 LP, Litleo Tuft x 5, Numel Lava x 3, Capsakid Seed x 3.

overheat location pokemon scarlet violet
Location of Overheat in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (via Pokemon)

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The move is super effective (x2) on Grass, Ice, Bug, and Steel type Pokemon. It has an average effect (x0.5) on Fire, Water, Dragon, and Rock type Pokemon. Pokemon must either level up or learn via TM, none can learn through Evolution. Check out this list of all the Pokemon who can learn this move via TM or level up.

  • Miraidon (Level or TM)
  • Skeledirge (Level or TM)
  • Scovillain (Level or TM)
  • Iron Moth (Level or TM)
  • Chi-Yu (Level or TM)
  • Litleo (Level or TM)
  • Pyroar (Level or TM)
  • Fuecoco (TM)
  • Crocalor (TM)
  • Koraidon (TM)
  • Cyclizar (TM)
  • Armarouge (TM)
  • Ceruledge (TM)
  • Paldean Tauros (TM)
  • Revavroom (TM)
  • Charcadet (TM)
  • Arcanine (TM)
  • Annihilape (TM)
  • Mankey (TM)
  • Primeape (TM)
  • Growlithe (TM)
  • Flareon (TM)
  • Numel (TM)
  • Camerupt (TM)
  • Torkoal (TM)
  • Larvesta (TM)
  • Volcarona (TM)
  • Fletchling (TM)
  • Fletchinder (TM)
  • Talonflame (TM)
  • Litleo (TM)
  • Pyroar (TM)
  • Houndour (TM)
  • Houndoom (TM)
  • Salazzle (TM)
  • Salandit (TM)
  • Carkol (TM)
  • Coalossal (TM)

That’s it for this particular Technical Machine and how to obtain it. We hope that has helped you teach your Pokemon the move you require. Let us know if you have any more hints or tips in the comments below. Next up, why not check out how to get Hyper Voice in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? Good luck!

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Rowan has been creating content for Touch Tap Play since 2021. When she’s not writing game guides, Rowan can be found trying out new mobile games, laughing during horror movies, or wandering in the Devon countryside with her dog. She has a love/hate relationship with Dead By Daylight, and a healthy obsession with Fortnite.