Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP)

All HM Locations (Hidden Moves) and How to Use

Pokemon BDSP Hidden Moves

HM Moves (Hidden Moves) now call upon wild Pokemon via a Poketch app! Read on to learn the locations of all Hidden Moves, how to learn HMs and how to use Hidden Moves outside of battle in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP)!

All HM (Hidden Move) Locations

HMs Acquisition Requirement
Rock Smash From Hiker at Oreburgh Gate entrance Defeat Roark
(Oreburgh Gym)
Cut From Cynthia at Eterna City Defeat Gardenia
(Eterna Gym)
Fly Inside Team Galactic Warehouse in Veilstone City near the entrance Defeat Maylene
(Veilstone Gym)
Defog From Ace Trainer in Great Marsh near the entrance Defeat Crasher Wake
(Pastoria Gym)
Surf From Cynthia's grandmother in Celestic Town Ruins Defeat Fantina
(Hearthome Gym)
Strength From old woman on the top floor of the Lost Tower (Route 209) Defeat Byron
(Canalave Gym)
Rock Climb Route 217, behind the western house Defeat Candice
(Snowpoint Gym)
Waterfall From Jasmine on the beach north of Sunyshore City Defeat Volkner
(Sunyshore Gym)

How to Use HMs (Hidden Moves)

Available via Poketch Hidden Moves App

Pokemon BDSP Surf Hidden Move

In the original games, you acquired HMs as move-teaching items at various points throughout the story. These Hidden Moves still exist in the remakes, but instead of teaching the moves to your Pokemon, you unlock the feature directly onto your Poketch. This way, you don't need to sacrifice a move slot of your party Pokemon or make use of an HM slave.

Each Hidden Move is found at the same location at the original game, but instead of receiving an HM item, the Hidden Move will be added to the Poketch's Hidden Moves app.

Used to Overcome Obstacles

Pokemon BDSP Cut Hidden Move

The function of HMs remains the same. You stand facing the obstacle (small tree, boulders, rocky wall), then pull out your Poketch's Hidden Moves app and select the applicable HM to use. You will most likely also be able to press A when facing certain obstacles for it to prompt use of the HM as well, just like in the originals.

Unlock Usage from Gym Leaders

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Even after you obtain the Hidden Move in your Poketch, you won't be able to make use of it until you obtain a specific Gym Badge. It will appear greyed out on the Poketch screen until the required Gym Leader is defeated.

HM Moves Return as TMs

While they are not required to use like in the original games, each Hidden Move is also available as a TM which players can teach their Pokemon to use the move in battle. These TMs are obtained simultaneously with gaining access to the Hidden Move on the Poketch.

These TMs fill the spots from 93-100, which were not used in the original games.

Hidden Move Corresponding TM
Rock Smash TM93
Cut TM94
Fly TM95
Defog TM96
Surf TM97
Strength TM98
Rock Climb TM99
Waterfall TM100

All HM (Hidden Move) Effects

Same as the Original Games

The same 8 HMs in the original Diamond and Pearl are now Hidden Moves in the remakes. Below are the list of Hidden Moves and the obstacles they help overcome.

Hidden Move Purpose
Rock Smash Smashes a breakable rock
Cut Cuts down a small tree
Fly Fast travel to towns and landmarks
Defog Clears the fog in areas
Surf Travels over deep blue water
Strength Pushes big boulders
Rock Climb For ascending or descending rocky walls
Waterfall For ascending or descending waterfalls

Pokemon BDSP Related Guides

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Post Game Content and 100 Percent Guide How to Use the Poke Radar
How to Unlock the National Dex Ramanas Park Guide
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How to Get Trainer Card Stars When Do Legendaries Respawn?
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Best Team Best Starter Pokemon
How to Trade Locally and Online Pokemon by Route: Best Pokemon to Catch
How to Have Pokemon Follow You and Walk With Pokemon How to Get Money Fast
Groups Guide: How to Join and Create Character Creation and Customization
Pokemon Allowed in Amity Square Guide and Map Daily and Weekly Events Guide
How to Battle Online How to Evolve Pokemon
Type Chart Language Settings
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List of Settings and Best Settings What Happens When You Lose?
Should You Use TMs? -
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Move Reminder: How to Relearn Moves All Poketch App Locations
Move Tutor Locations and Move List All Honey Tree Locations and Pokemon
List of Clothes and Styles Missables and One-Time Events
All HM Locations (Hidden Moves) Pokemon Nursery Location
How to Change Clothes and Metronome Shop Location List of Ribbons
Useful Characters and Their Locations Poketch Clowns Locations
Move Deleter Location List of Stickers
All In-Game Trades Pokemon News Press Guide and All Poke Ball Rewards
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Game Mechanics
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How to Use Stickers (Pokeball Seals) Fishing and How to Get Each Rod
How to Make Traded Pokemon Obey You How to Grow Berries
How to Use Ball Capsules How to Use Vs. Seeker
How to Use Itemfinder and Find Hidden Items Nature Chart and How to Check Natures
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Jubilife TV Lottery Prizes and How to Win Massage Girl: How to Get Massages
How to Delete Save Data How to Get More PC Boxes
How to Access Pokemon Boxes on the Road How to Transfer Save Data
How to Use the PC and Boxes Can You Nickname Traded Pokemon?
How to Stop Evolution Characteristics Guide and Meaning
How to Save Your Game How to Release Pokemon
Is Fashion Case in the Game? How to Adjust Screen Size
How to Hide the Poketch Are There Accessories?
How to Farm Held Items Town Map
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All Status Conditions How to Escape and Run Away From Battle
How to Avoid Random Battles -

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