Pokémon Legends: Z-A HMs
Legends: Z-A has no HMs. The Pokémon walking with you can use any of its moves outside battle.
Five old HM moves are TMs
TM043 Fly, TM073 Surf, TM070 Whirlpool, TM004 Rock Smash and TM098 Waterfall. The other old HM moves aren’t TMs in Legends: Z-A.
Field moves: what replaced HMs
Any move can be used outside battle by the Pokémon walking with you.
| Field moves | Outside battle | Replaces | How you unlock it |
|---|---|---|---|
Field moves | Your walking Pokémon can use any move outside battle | No HM | Any Pokémon walking with you Works with whichever Pokémon is out walking beside you |
Field moves
Your walking Pokémon can use any move outside battle
Replaces: No HM
Any Pokémon walking with you
Works with whichever Pokémon is out walking beside you
Where the HM moves went
Moves that were HMs in earlier games, whether a TM teaches them in Legends: Z-A, and what does their job outside battle now.
| Move | In Legends: Z-A | Field job now |
|---|---|---|
Cut | Not a TM | None |
Fly | TM043 | None |
Surf | TM073 | None |
Strength | Not a TM | None |
Flash | Not a TM | None |
Whirlpool | TM070 | None |
Rock Smash | TM004 | None |
Waterfall | TM098 | None |
Dive | Not a TM | None |
Defog | Not a TM | None |
Rock Climb | Not a TM | None |
About HMs in Legends: Z-A
In earlier games, HMs (Hidden Machines) taught moves that also worked outside battle, like Cut for clearing small trees and Surf for crossing water.
There are no HMs in Legends: Z-A. This page lists what replaced them and what happened to the old HM moves.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Legends: Z-A have HMs?
No. The Pokémon walking with you can use any of its moves outside battle.
Which old HM moves are TMs in Legends: Z-A?
TM043 Fly, TM073 Surf, TM070 Whirlpool, TM004 Rock Smash and TM098 Waterfall. Cut, Strength, Flash, Dive, Defog and Rock Climb aren’t TMs in Legends: Z-A.
HMs in other games
The same page for every main-series game, in release order. Numbers are each move’s HM number in that game.
| Game | Cut | Fly | Surf | Strength | Flash | Whirlpool | Rock Smash | Waterfall | Dive | Defog | Rock Climb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red & Blue | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Yellow | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Gold & Silver | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | - | 07 | - | - | - |
| Crystal | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | 06 | - | 07 | - | - | - |
| Ruby & Sapphire | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | - | 06 | 07 | 08 | - | - |
| FireRed & LeafGreen | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | - | 06 | 07 | (08) | - | - |
| Emerald | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | 05 | - | 06 | 07 | 08 | - | - |
| Diamond & Pearl | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | - | - | 06 | 07 | - | 05 | 08 |
| Platinum | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | - | - | 06 | 07 | - | 05 | 08 |
| HeartGold & SoulSilver | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | - | 05 | 06 | 07 | - | - | 08 |
| Black & White | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | - | - | - | 05 | 06 | - | - |
| Black 2 & White 2 | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | - | - | - | 05 | 06 | - | - |
| X & Y | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | - | - | - | 05 | - | - | - |
| Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire | 01 | 02 | 03 | 04 | - | - | 06 | 05 | 07 | - | - |
Numbers in parentheses are HMs in a game’s data that you can’t get in that game.
5 HMs
5 HMs
7 HMs
7 HMs
8 HMs
7 HMs
8 HMs
8 HMs
8 HMs
6 HMs
6 HMs
5 HMs
