Expedition·#144·2002
Multi Technical Machine 01 is a unique Trainer card from the Pokémon Trading Card Game, embodying the strategic item from the core video games. This non-Holo rare card from the 2002 Expedition Base Set stands out for its innovative game mechanic, allowing any Pokémon to temporarily gain the "Paralyzing Gaze" attack. Here, you will find detailed information on its mechanics, including its effect, along with its edition history and the unique e-Card era context.
Read more ↓Multi Technical Machine 01 is not a Pokémon itself, but rather a Trainer card, specifically a Technical Machine, from the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Technical Machines (TMs) are items in the core Pokémon video games that teach a Pokémon a new move, often a powerful or strategic one, without the need for traditional leveling up or breeding. In the games, TMs are consumable items, reflecting their single-use nature in the TCG as well. The concept of TMs was introduced in the very first generation of Pokémon games, Red and Blue, allowing players to customize their Pokémon's move sets. Over the generations, the specific moves associated with each TM number have changed, and some TMs became reusable, but the core function of teaching a specific move remains. This particular card, Multi Technical Machine 01, suggests a universal application, perhaps teaching a move that could be beneficial to many different Pokémon types. Its depiction as a colorful, almost rainbow-hued cube with wires and a Poké Ball symbol implies a complex, advanced piece of technology designed to interface with and enhance Pokémon abilities. As a Trainer card, it plays a supportive role, reflecting the strategic use of items in the video game series to gain an advantage in battle.
Last updated: April 10, 2026
