Where To Get TM27 Return in Pokémon FRLG

TM27 Return
#	Location	Repeatable?
1	Route 12 – On the 2nd floor of the Guard House south of Lavender Town. Speak with an NPC with brown hair to get the TM.	No

You’ll get TM27 Return from an NPC on the second floor of the Guard House off of Route 12. The route is directly south of Lavender Town, and you’ll reach the Guard House just shortly after you leave Lavender Town going down on the docks.

But before you reach Lavender Town, you must first obtain your Thunder Badge from Vermilion City and make it through Rock Tunnel, which connects the two cities.

TM27 Return Location (Step-by-Step)

Step 1: Starting at the Lavender Town Pokémon Center, head south towards the docks.

Head south through Lavender Town.

Step 2: Continue south through town, passing between the small houses.

Continue south past the small houses.

Step 3: Exit Lavender Town to the south and follow the narrow passageway between two large rock formations.

Exit Lavender Town through the rocks.

Step 4: Directly south of Lavender Town is a lengthy pier. Continue south across the pier.

Keep south across the pier.

Step 5: Enter the Guard House up ahead, which is just south of the Trainer Tips sign.

Enter the Guard House on Route 12.

Step 6: After entering the Guard House, climb the stairs to the second floor.

Guard House on Route 12 (Interior).

Step 7: Once you’re upstairs you should spot an NPC with brown hair sitting at a table.

Speak to the NPC on the 2nd floor of the Guard House.

Step 8: After speaking with this NPC they’ll give you TM27 Return for free.

Getting TM27 Return.

TM27 Return Details + Uses

In-game details for TM27 Return.

Return Move Details
Type	Normal
Category	Physical
Power	–
Accuracy	100
PP	20

TM27 Return has the potential to become a powerful Normal-type attack when taught to a Pokémon with a high Friendship level.

Here’s the formula for calculating Return’s base power:

Power = Friendship / 2.5

There are several ways to increase your Pokémon’s Friendship, each with an assigned value.

Below is a chart displaying each method to easily increase friendship (also called “happiness”) in FireRed & LeafGreen:

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Friendship Value Modifier Event	Changes based on Friendship Value
Friendship Value Modifier Event	0-99	100-199	200-255
Friendship-raising berries	+10	+5	+2
Level-up in battle	+5	+3	+2
Using a vitamin	+5	+3	+2
Battling vs. Gym Member or Elite Four	+3	+2	+1
Using a vitamin	+5	+3	+2
Grooming	+3	+3	+1
Using a battle item	+1	+1	+0

The tried-and-true method of raising your Pokémon’s Friendship level is by simply using them in battle consistently.

Outside of battle, the fastest way to raise Friendship is by using specific berries such as Grepa, Hondew, Kelpsy, and Qualot berries.

Note: Return can only be learned via TM, so be sure to grab TM27 as soon as possible since it’s a terrific move on many high-happiness Pokémon. Normal-type Pokémon with solid Attack stats are the best to teach Return to. This can include Pidgeot, Snorlax, and Kangaskhan (among many others).

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