How to Get TM 103 Substitute in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

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Want to know how to get TM 103 Substitute in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet? Choosing a good set of moves is the basis of any strategy and the key to victory in most battles. So if your Pokemon needs to divert enemy attacks away from you, Substitute TM is what you need. Sacrificing 25% HP, your Normal-type Pokémon creates a copy of itself, which the opponent begins to attack. This move lets you get time to restore HP or prepare a powerful attack. And our guide is here to help and tell you how to get TM 103 Substitute in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.

Where to Find the TM 103 Substitute in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Like most other medium power TMs, you can get TM 103 Substitute in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet in two ways:

Find in the wild Paldea.
Craft on TM Machine.

Moreover, the second method is impossible without the first because you need its recipe to craft a TM. Fortunately, there are as many as three points with TM 103 Substitute in the Paldea region, and all are at the starting locations. So visit the one closest to you to get your first Substitute TM:

The first place you can visit is the southern coast of Paldea. Go to the town of Los Platos and go straight to the shore. Once you pass near the small lake, reach the dot in the first image above. You will find your first TM 103 Substitute in the grass next to the sea.
The next point is in South Province (Area Three). Take the local Pokemon Center as your starting point and climb over the cliffs to the south. You will reach the point in the center image above and get the second Substitute TM in less than a minute.
The final point with Substitute TM is in the southwest of Paldea in Alfornada city. Approach the southeast city wall and climb over it. Next to the wall of the house, you will find a yellow Pokeball with a third TM 103 Substitute.

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How to Craft TM 103 Substitute in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Once you get at least one TM 103 Substitute, you will automatically receive the recipe and be able to craft copies. Visit the nearest Pokémon Center and use the TM Machine. To craft TM 103 Substitute, choose the desired recipe from the list and prepare the following materials: