Guides

How To Get TM89 U-turn in Pokémon Black & White

by Bobby Agnese
Standing near the Wingull that gives you the Uturn TM (Pokémon Black)

TM89 U-turn is dropped by a Wingull on Route 13 after you find and returning its missing Grams (Gram 1, Gram 2, and Gram 3). There are three Grams in total, and each of them can be found in the surrounding area.

The easiest way to reach Route 13 is by heading south from Lacunosa Town.

And for the move itself: U-turn is a Bug-type attack that deals damage at 70 base Power. After attacking, the user immediately switches out of battle and is replaced by a party Pokémon of your choosing.

TM89 U-turn Location (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Starting at the Lacunosa City Pokémon Center, head east through the city.

Head east through Lacunosa City. / Pokemon BW
Head east through Lacunosa City.

Step 2: Continue east past the staircase, then veer northeast down a path towards the city’s exit.

Veer northeast towards the city’s exit. / Pokemon BW
Veer northeast towards the city’s exit.

Step 3: Keep east to exit onto Route 13. You’ll need to turn south at the large signpost to actually head onto the route.

Turn south onto Route 13. / Pokemon BW
Turn south onto Route 13.

Step 4: Keep south on this route, walking through the tall grass.

Keep south through the tall grass. / Pokemon BW
Keep south through the tall grass.

Step 5: The path ahead forks in two directions.

Follow the path to the right in-between the trees.

Follow the path on the right. / Pokemon BW
Follow the path on the right.

Step 6: Just ahead is a bridge where you’ll spot an NPC with brown hair and a Wingull. Speak to the NPC.

Speak to the NPC next to the Wingull. / Pokemon BW
Speak to the NPC next to the Wingull.

Step 7: The NPC will tell you about the three grams that their Wingull lost. Each gram can be found on Route 13.

The NPC will tell you about the three lost Grams. / Pokemon BW
The NPC will tell you about the three lost Grams.

Step 8: After speaking with the NPC, head south and continue onto the next bridge.

Head south across the next bridge. / Pokemon BW
Head south across the next bridge.

Step 9: Gram 2 will be found in a Poké Ball on the ground at the very end of this bridge.

Gram 2 is in a Poké Ball at the end of the bridge. / Pokemon BW
Gram 2 is in a Poké Ball at the end of the bridge.

Step 10: The next closest Gram is Gram 1.

So to get that, head north and begin retracing your steps back across the bridges.

Retrace your steps and head north back across the bridge. / Pokemon BW
Retrace your steps and head north back across the bridge.

Step 11: After crossing both bridges, turn west past the trees.

Turn west past the trees. / Pokemon BW
Turn west past the trees.

Step 12: To the west is a tall staircase leading down to a lower area.

Climb down these stairs and head south.

Climb down the stairs and head south. / Pokemon BW
Climb down the stairs and head south.

Step 13: After walking through the tall grass, turn east and begin walking along the water at the beach.

Head east and walk along the water. / Pokemon BW
Head east and walk along the water.

Step 14: After passing under the bridge above, you’ll spot a bald elderly NPC standing to the north.

Speak to this NPC for Gram 1. / Pokemon BW
Speak to this NPC for Gram 1.

Step 15: Speak to the elderly NPC and after a brief conversation he will give you Gram 1.

The elderly NPC giving you Gram 1. / Pokemon BW
The elderly NPC giving you Gram 1.

Step 16: All that’s left is Gram 3.

From the elderly NPC’s location, turn around and head south across the narrow strip of shore.

Head south across the shore. / Pokemon BW
Head south across the shore.

Step 17: Keep south across the shore, passing the beach umbrella and the nearby pink parasol NPC.

Keep south past the beach umbrella. / Pokemon BW
Keep south past the beach umbrella.

Step 18: At the end of the shore, speak with the next NPC you see that’s holding a pink parasol. She’ll give you Gram 3.

The NPC at the end of the shore will give you Gram 3. / Pokemon BW
The NPC at the end of the shore will give you Gram 3.

Step 19: Now with all Grams recovered, begin heading back towards the Wingull to return them to the brunette girl who lost them.

Head north across the shoreline to retrace your steps.

Head north across the shore. / Pokemon BW
Head north across the shore.

Step 20: Continue north past the fisherman.

Continue north across the shore. / Pokemon BW
Continue north across the shore.

Step 21: Keep north, then take the left turn past the elderly NPC.

Turn left past the elderly NPC. / Pokemon BW
Turn left past the elderly NPC.

Step 22: Continue walking west under the bridge.

Keep west under the bridge. / Pokemon BW
Keep west under the bridge.

Step 23: Take the tall staircase back onto the Route’s upper level.

Take the stairs back to the upper level. / Pokemon BW
Take the stairs back to the upper level.

Step 24: From the top of the stairs, head east back towards the bridge.

Head east towards the bridge. / Pokemon BW
Head east towards the bridge.

Step 25: Then speak to the NPC to return the Grams to Wingull. After you do that, the Wingull will drop TM89 U-turn.

Wingull will drop TM89 after returning all Grams. / Pokemon BW
Wingull will drop TM89 after returning all Grams.

TM89 U-turn Details + Uses

In-game details for TM89 U-turn. / Pokemon BW
In-game details for TM89 U-turn.
U-turn Move Details
Type Bug
Category Physical
Power 70
Accuracy 100
PP 20

U-turn is a Physical Bug-type attack that deals damage at 70 base Power.

The move is typically used for its secondary effect, as you’re able to switch to another Pokémon in your party after the attack is successful.

U-turn is a great way to keep your opponent on their toes, and it’s very difficult for your opponents to prepare for.

The attack can help you create a type disadvantage with the other members of your party if you’re able to anticipate your opponent’s next attack. It can also be used to quickly swap-out a Pokémon with low HP or a status infliction.

Tip: Even though U-turn is a Bug-type move, only a few Bug Pokémon can learn it via level-up.

So TM89 can be taught to a variety of types, and pairing it with a strong attacker is much more feasible than forcing it onto a Bug-type that you may not even want in your team.

Some great Pokémon that are eligible to learn U-turn include:

  • Darmanitan
  • Mienshao
  • Braviary
BACK TO THE MAIN GAME Pokémon BW Full Strategy Guide
Folder icon Guide Navigation
  • Pokémon BW
    • How To Get TM89 U-turn in Pokémon Black & White

Bobby Agnese

166 articles

Bobby is an experienced writer who is passionate about video games, fantasy books, and anything Star Wars-related. His first Pokémon game was FireRed which he still plays today. When he isn’t writing or gaming, Bobby can be found at his local brewery or Mexican food spot.

View Writer's Posts →

Related Posts:

Using Telekinesis in Pokémon BlackWhere To Get TM19 Telekinesis in Pokémon Black & White Finding the Stone Edge TM in Challenger Cave (Pokémon Black)Where To Get TM71 Stone Edge in Pokémon Black & White TM13 on the ground in Giant Chasm (Pokémon Black)Where To Get TM13 Ice Beam in Pokémon Black & White Standing near TM26 in Relic Castle (Pokémon Black)Where To Get TM26 Earthquake in Pokémon Black & White Getting TM04 from Sage Ryoku (Pokémon Black)Where To Get TM04 Calm Mind in Pokémon Black & White Sage Zinzolin inside cold storage in Driftveil City (Pokémon Black)How To Get TM01 Hone Claws in Pokémon Black & White Standing in Giant Chasm Forest near TM03 (Pokémon Black)Where To Get TM03 Psyshock in Pokémon Black & White Thunderbolt TM location in Pokémon BlackWhere To Get TM24 Thunderbolt in Pokémon Black & White