Pokémon Black and White HMs

How many HMs are in Black and White?

Six: HM01 Cut, HM02 Fly, HM03 Surf, HM04 Strength, HM05 Waterfall and HM06 Dive.

Where do you get each HM in Black and White?

In the order you get them:

• HM01 Cut: You receive it in Striaton City from a Dreamyard researcher early in your journey
• HM04 Strength: You can collect it inside a building in the upper-left part of Nimbasa City
• HM02 Fly: Bianca gives it to you in Driftveil City
• HM03 Surf: Alder hands it to you near Twist Mountain
• HM05 Waterfall: Find it out on Route 18
• HM06 Dive: You can pick it up in Undella Town

Which badge do you need to use each HM in Black and White?

None. You can use an HM outside battle as soon as you have it.

Which HMs do you need to finish Black and White?

Cut. You can finish the story without Strength, Fly, Surf, Waterfall or Dive.

How do you delete an HM move?

Leveling up and TMs can’t replace an HM move, but the Move Deleter can make a Pokémon forget any move, including HMs. You’ll find the Move Deleter in Mistralton City, in the house east of the Pokémon Center.

Which Pokémon can learn the most HMs?

Dragonite and Mew learn all six.

What’s a good HM helper in Black and White?

Two Pokémon can carry all six HMs between them, for example Blastoise and Charizard. The helper finder above shows more options for your version and starter.