Pokémon Yellow HMs

How many HMs are in Yellow?

Five: HM01 Cut, HM02 Fly, HM03 Surf, HM04 Strength and HM05 Flash.

Where do you get each HM in Yellow?

In the order you get them:

• HM01 Cut: Given by the captain of the S.S. Anne in Vermilion City after you soothe his seasickness
• HM05 Flash: From Professor Oak’s Aide in the Route 2 gate, once you have caught at least 10 Pokémon
• HM02 Fly: From a girl in the house on Route 16, west of Celadon City, after you defeat the wild Snorlax there
• HM03 Surf: The prize for reaching the Secret House at the back of the Safari Zone in Fuchsia City
• HM04 Strength: Given by the Safari Zone warden in Fuchsia City after you return his lost Gold Teeth

Which badge do you need to use each HM in Yellow?

To use an HM outside battle: Cascade Badge for Cut, Boulder Badge for Flash, Thunder Badge for Fly, Soul Badge for Surf and Rainbow Badge for Strength. In battle, any Pokémon that knows the move can use it, badge or not.

Which HMs do you need to finish Yellow?

Cut, Surf and Strength. You can finish the story without Flash or Fly.

How do you delete an HM move?

You can’t. There’s no Move Deleter in Yellow, so an HM move stays for good. Choose your HM helpers carefully.

Which Pokémon can learn the most HMs?

Mew learns all five. Charizard, Slowpoke, Slowbro, Krabby and 2 more learn three.

What’s a good HM helper in Yellow?

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

Why is Surf a special move in Yellow?

Before Diamond and Pearl, a move’s type decided whether it was physical or special, and every Water-type move was special. So Surf uses the Special stat in Yellow.