Find out how to use Trainer Records (TRs) in Pokemon Sword and Shield (SWSH) in this guide. This includes how to get them, and how many times they can be used!!!
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- What are Technical Records (TR)?
- How to Use Technical Records (TR)
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What are Technical Records (TRs)?
Teach Pokemon New Moves
Similar to Technical Machines (TMs), Technical Records (TRs) will allow players to teach a specific move to their Pokemon. There are many of them which you can acquire in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Check Out the All New Moves List Here
Can Only be Used Once
The biggest difference between TMs and TRs is the amount of times they can be used. TMs have unlimited use, but TRs can only be used once to teach a move before they break.
Buy With Watts In Wild Areas
TRs can only be acquired by purchasing them from the Wild Area shops using Watts. Watts are a special currency that players are awarded by completing Raid Battles.
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How to Use Technical Records (TR)
Go to Your Bag
TRs in your inventory are located in the TM tab of your bag. Scroll through and select which one to use on a Pokemon.
Select Available Pokemon to Learn Move
Next is to choose which Pokemon to teach the move to. Remember that specific moves can only be taught to specific elemental types. You'll see if they can learn it under their name.
Can Only Be Applied for Pokemon in Inventory
You won't be able to use TRs for Pokemon in your storage. Take them out and place them in your lineup to be able to teach them the move.
Choose Move Slot or Which Move to Replace
If your Pokemon still doesn't have 4 known moves, you can just add the TR move there. If they have a full move set, you'll need to select which one to replace.
Confirm and It's Done!
Complete the process and your Pokemon will have learned a new move! The TR will also break, rendering it unasable, but you can always acquire a new one from the Shops.
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Open your Bag to find your collection of TRs. TRs stand out against the TMs by being black discs, rather than white. Once you've found the TR you wish to use, select it and then the option to 'Use this item. ' This will now allow you to select the Pokémon in your party, which you want to learn the new move.
What is the difference between TMs and TRs Pokémon? ›
TMs are multi-use as they have been since Pokémon Black/White, however TRs are single use. There are 100 of each, numbered from TM00-TM99 and TR00-TR99. Some TMs and TRs can be found in the wild, but they can also be bought. TMs cost money, while TRs cost Watts, a new currency which is received after Max Raid Battles.
Can you buy TRs in sword and shield? ›
TRs can be bought from Watt traders around the Wild Area, but the most common way to grab them is from completing Max Raids. Raid Pokémon have a chance to drop specific TRs.
What do you do with the hi tech earbuds in Pokémon Sword? ›
The Hi-Tech Earbuds are a new item in Pokémon Sword and Shield which, once found, allow you to access more in-depth volume controls like background music and sound effects.
How do you transfer between sword and shield? ›
First, open the Home app on the Switch. Go to the Pokémon option on the main menu, and select Sword or Shield from the options to connect to Home on the next screen. Then, simply select the Pokémon in the Home box on the left, and place it into a box in Sword or Shield on the right. Save when you exit, and you're done!
How do I transfer to sword and shield? ›
How to Transfer Pokemon
- Download Pokemon Home on your Nintendo Switch and click on the Pokemon Icon.
- Connect to a game and/or to Pokemon Bank.
- Move Pokemon from Game or Bank Boxes into Pokemon Home Boxes.
- Then move Pokemon from Pokemon Home into Sword and Shield.
TMs, or Technical Machines, are an integral part of Pokémon Sword and Shield. They allow you to teach your Pokémon moves that they may not learn on their own and can help balance your team and turn the tides if you're stuck at a particular gym leader.
How do you use TMs in Pokémon? ›
To use a TM, tap on the Pokémon you want to use it on, open the menu, and select “Items.” Then tap on the TM you'd like to use. Normal TMs ask if you're sure that you want to replace the Pokémon's current move with a random one. Elite TMs give you a list of moves to pick from.
What are TMs used for in Pokemon shield? ›
TMs are items in Pokemon Sword and Shield that can be used to teach moves to Pokemon. They can be reused over and over again, unlike TRs (Technical Records).
Is sword and shield being discontinued? ›
Online trading and friendly battles will remain.
Pokémon Sword and Shield will no longer by supported with new content following their final update on November 1.
Pokemon Sword and Shield will discontinue support in early November. Pokemon Sword and Shield fans received some disappointing news today, courtesy of Serebii.net. Although online trading and friend battles will remain, new content will stop in early November 2022.
Where can I buy TMs and TRs in sword? ›
You can buy TMs at these Pokemon Center located at Motostoke, West and East Hammerlocke, Wyndon Stadium. Don't forget the Battle Tower as well. While not a shop, you can still purchase TMs from an NPC here.
How do you know if your Pokémon is happy sword? ›
Friendship and Happiness Checker location in Pokémon Sword and Shield. If you want to check the Friendship level of a specific Pokémon, then travel to Hammerlocke. Once you're there head to the building to the right of the Pokémon Centre. You'll find the Friendship Checker in this house.
What do the Hi-tech Earbuds do? ›
The Hi-tech Earbuds give the player the option to alter the volume of or mute the background music, sound effects, and Pokémon cries.
What does whistling do in Pokémon sword? ›
For those that do remember how to do it, it becomes an awesome tool for luring Pokemon to you for an easy battle. If you whistle in close enough proximity to any Pokemon, their attention will snap to you and start to close in on your position.
How do you use the DLC sword in Pokémon? ›
How to Redeem a Download Code for DLC (Pokémon Sword Expansion Pass or Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass)
- Select Nintendo eShop on the HOME Menu of your Nintendo Switch console.
- Select the account you want to redeem the content on.
- Select Enter Code on the left side of the screen.
Throughout the different towns in the Galar region, there will be a Move Reminder at each Pokemon Center. After entering the building, trainers only need to head to the left and approach the Reminder, dressed in a plaid shirt, near the PC. Talking with him will bring up several options including Remember a move.
