Light Screen is a non-damaging Psychic-type Pokemon move that has been in the Pokemon series since the first generation. Because it reduces damage from special moves for five turns, this maneuever has become very popular in competitive Pokemon battling, making it a very sought-after TM in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
But getting your hands on this TM isn't as simple as your Pokemon just knowing it. Instead, you'll need to find the TM and teach your Pokemon the move yourself. Here's what you need to know.
How to Get the Light Screen TM
Light Screen is actually one of the easiest TMs to find in the game. However, if you don't know where to look, you can just as easily miss it. To get your hands on this useful TM, make your way over to Levincia, one of the major cities in Paldea.
This city is along the eastern coast of the Paldea, home to one of the many gyms that you'll visit in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. Once you arrive in the city, make your way from the Levincia South Pokemon Center, then head north, following the path into the city. This will lead you to a small ramp that moves up to the center of the city.
The center of Levincia is essentially just a circle with a bit of water in the middle, making it easy to navigate if you need to get from one side to the other. In this case, though, players will need to look for a set of stairs that descends toward the bottom, where the water sits. You'll find the TM tucked into a corner at the bottom.
Another useful place you can find it is along the southern ledge of the Asado Desert. This is on the way to Port Marinada, which is on the western side of the map. If you visit the port, you can actually take part in the auctions and bid on high-value items like the Dusk Stone.
Now that you know how to get the Light Screen TM, you can teach it to a Pokemon capable of learning Psychic-type moves. It doesn't do any damage specifically if it can help keep your Pokemon alive in intense battles where special attacks are at play, which is why so many competitive players have relied on this particular move since the first generation of Pokemon released in 1996.
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