TM90 Substitute
Location Mirage Island (South of Pacifidlog Town) near the volcano crater on the island
Description The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.
PP 10
Type Normal

You’ll find TM90 Substitute on a specific Mirage Island located directly south of Pacifidlog Town. But you can only explore Mirage Islands after you unlock the ability to Soar with the Eon Flute.

And you’ll also need a Pokémon that knows HM06 Rock Smash to reach the exact location of the TM.

Prerequisites

  • Eon Flute
  • A Pokémon that knows Rock Smash

Location

When you’re ready, check to see if the exact Mirage Island marked on the map below is available.

If it is, use the Eon Flute to travel there. If it’s not, then you can adjust your 3DS or emulator’s time until it appears.

Exact Mirage Spot where TM90 Substitute is located
Exact Mirage Spot where TM90 Substitute is located

Step 1: Once you get to the Mirage Island, head up the slope and travel northeast into the tall grass.

Mirage Island going towards the northeast
Mirage Island going towards the northeast

Step 2: Keep moving through the tall grass and climb the staircase on the northwest side, leading to a small volcano.

Path to the small volcano
Path to the small volcano

Step 3: Upon reaching the small volcano’s crater, you should find the TM for Substitute on the ground. It’s located next to the breakable rock on the right side – this is where you’ll need to use Rock Smash to reach the TM.

The location of TM90 Substitute
The location of TM90 Substitute
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