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Recycle

Effect

The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.

Move stats
TypeCategoryPowerAccuracyPPPriorityTarget
NormalStatus——100User

“—” power marks a status move. “—” accuracy means no accuracy check.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon that learn this move

119 Pokémon and forms can learn this move. Check availability before planning your team.

TM / HM acquisition and compatibility: TM67.

Level-up and evolution (21 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Recycle: Level-up and evolution
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
PsychicFairyLv 24Where to get it
NormalLv 5Where to get it
NormalLv 1Where to get it
NormalLv 1Where to get it
PsychicFairyLv 24Where to get it
NormalLv 8Where to get it
NormalLv 1Where to get it
GrassLv 37NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
FireLv 37NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterLv 37NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
PoisonLv 3Where to get it
PoisonLv 1Where to get it
SteelFairyLv 28NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassDragonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonOnly by using a Tart Apple on Applin, and the Tart Apple can't be obtained.
GrassDragonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonOnly by using a Sweet Apple on Applin, and the Sweet Apple can't be obtained.
IcePsychicLv 1Where to get it
Artwork shows Mr. Mime’s standard form.
Galarian Mr. Mime
IcePsychicLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Snorlax’s standard form.
Gigantamax Snorlax
NormalLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Garbodor’s standard form.
Gigantamax Garbodor
PoisonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Flapple’s standard form.
Gigantamax Flapple
GrassDragonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Appletun’s standard form.
Gigantamax Appletun
GrassDragonLv 1NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.

TMs and HMs (117 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Recycle: TMs and HMs
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
FairyTM67Where to get it
FairyTM67Where to get it
NormalFairyTM67Where to get it
NormalFairyTM67Where to get it
PsychicTM67Where to get it
PsychicTM67Where to get it
PsychicTM67Where to get it
WaterPsychicTM67Where to get it
WaterPsychicTM67Where to get it
ElectricSteelTM67Where to get it
ElectricSteelTM67Where to get it
PsychicTM67Where to get it
PsychicNormalTM67Where to get it
NormalTM67Where to get it
WaterTM67Where to get it
WaterPsychicTM67Where to get it
PsychicFairyTM67Where to get it
IcePsychicTM67Where to get it
NormalTM67Where to get it
NormalTM67Where to get it
PsychicNormalTM67Where to get it
PsychicTM67 (all TMs / HMs)Where to get it
NormalFlyingTM67Where to get it
PsychicFlyingTM67Where to get it
FairyTM67Where to get it
NormalFairyTM67Where to get it
WaterPsychicTM67Where to get it
NormalPsychicTM67Where to get it
IceFlyingTM67Where to get it
NormalTM67Where to get it
IcePsychicTM67Where to get it
NormalTM67Where to get it
PsychicFairyTM67Where to get it
PsychicFairyTM67Where to get it
PsychicFairyTM67Where to get it
FightingPsychicTM67Where to get it
FightingPsychicTM67Where to get it
PsychicTM67Where to get it
PsychicRockTM67Where to get it
NormalTM67Where to get it
RockPsychicTM67Where to get it
RockPsychicTM67Where to get it
GroundPsychicTM67Where to get it
GroundPsychicTM67Where to get it
NormalTM67Where to get it
PsychicSteelTM67Where to get it
SteelPsychicTM67Where to get it
PsychicTM67Where to get it
GhostFlyingTM67Where to get it
GhostFlyingTM67Where to get it
PsychicTM67Where to get it
SteelPsychicTM67Where to get it
SteelPsychicTM67Where to get it
PsychicFairyTM67Where to get it
NormalTM67Where to get it
NormalTM67Where to get it
ElectricSteelTM67Where to get it
NormalTM67Where to get it
PsychicFightingTM67Where to get it
PsychicTM67Where to get it
PsychicTM67Where to get it
PsychicTM67Where to get it
PsychicFairyTM67Where to get it
NormalTM67No known way to get it
GrassTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
GrassTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
FireTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
FireTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
WaterTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
PoisonTM67Where to get it
PoisonTM67Where to get it
NormalPsychicTM67Where to get it
FireTM67Where to get it
FirePsychicTM67Where to get it
SteelFairyTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.
PsychicGhostTM67Where to get it
GrassDragonTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonOnly by using a Tart Apple on Applin, and the Tart Apple can't be obtained.
GrassDragonTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonOnly by using a Sweet Apple on Applin, and the Sweet Apple can't be obtained.
IcePsychicTM67Where to get it
Artwork shows Raichu’s standard form.
Alolan Raichu
ElectricPsychicTM67Where to get it
Artwork shows Alakazam’s standard form.
Mega Alakazam
PsychicTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Slowbro’s standard form.
Mega Slowbro
WaterPsychicTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Muk’s standard form.
Alolan Muk
PoisonDarkTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Mr. Mime’s standard form.
Galarian Mr. Mime
IcePsychicTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form.
Mega Mewtwo X
PsychicFightingTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form.
Mega Mewtwo Y
PsychicTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Gardevoir’s standard form.
Mega Gardevoir
PsychicFairyTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Medicham’s standard form.
Mega Medicham
FightingPsychicTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Deoxys’s standard form.
Deoxys (Attack Forme)
PsychicTM67Where to get it
Artwork shows Deoxys’s standard form.
Deoxys (Defense Forme)
PsychicTM67Where to get it
Artwork shows Deoxys’s standard form.
Deoxys (Speed Forme)
PsychicTM67Where to get it
Artwork shows Gallade’s standard form.
Mega Gallade
PsychicFightingTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonIts Mega Stone is not in the game. Charizardite is the only Mega Stone.
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Fighting type)
FightingTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Flying type)
FlyingTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Poison type)
PoisonTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Ground type)
GroundTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Rock type)
RockTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Bug type)
BugTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Ghost type)
GhostTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Steel type)
SteelTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Fire type)
FireTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Water type)
WaterTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Grass type)
GrassTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Electric type)
ElectricTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Psychic type)
PsychicTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Ice type)
IceTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Dragon type)
DragonTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Dark type)
DarkTM67No known way to get it
Artwork shows Arceus’s standard form.
Arceus (Fairy type)
FairyTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThere's no Pixie Plate in the game, and the Dread Plate shows Arceus as Dark type.
Artwork shows Meloetta’s standard form.
Meloetta (Pirouette Forme)
NormalFightingTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo Pokémon can learn Relic Song, so Meloetta never changes form.
Artwork shows Hoopa’s standard form.
Hoopa Unbound
PsychicDarkTM67Where to get it
Artwork shows Snorlax’s standard form.
Gigantamax Snorlax
NormalTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Garbodor’s standard form.
Gigantamax Garbodor
PoisonTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Flapple’s standard form.
Gigantamax Flapple
GrassDragonTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Appletun’s standard form.
Gigantamax Appletun
GrassDragonTM67NOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.
Artwork shows Mewtwo’s standard form.
Armored Mewtwo
PsychicSteelTM67Where to get it

Egg moves (2 Pokémon)

Pokémon that learn Recycle: Egg moves
PokémonTypeLearning methodAvailability
GrassDragonEgg learnsetWhere to get it
Artwork shows Voltorb’s standard form.
Hisuian Voltorb
ElectricGrassEgg learnsetNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo source in the game, and no code ever gives a Pokémon this form.

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