Surf (TM95) is a Water-type HM Move (Hidden Move) that allows you to move freely on the water and access new areas in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Learn how and where to get Surf, how and where to use it, and what Pokemon can learn Surf.

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Where to Get Surf

Obtain from Cynthia's Grandmother in the Ruins at Celestic Town

You can obtain Surf (TM95) from Cynthia's grandmother after examining the ancient cave paintings in the ruins at Celestic Town.

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Battle Park Exchange Service Corner

This TM can be purchased at the Exchange Service Corner in the Battle Park during the post game for 64 Battle Points.

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How to Use Surf

Press the A Button Towards the Water

You can use Surf by pressing the A button towards a body of water. Once you have activated the hidden move, you will be able to move freely on the water and access new areas.

Defeat Fantina to Use Surf as a Hidden Move

You cannot use Surf as a Hidden Move unless you have defeated Fantina, the gym leader at Hearthome City. She's a Ghost-type gym leader so be sure to add Pokemon to your team that can deal with her Drifblim, Gengar, and Mismagius.

After defeating her, you can use Surf to access different areas of the Sinnoh region that you can't access before.

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Use Poketch and Switch to the Hidden Moves Screen

You can also use Surf as a hidden move from the Poketch app. If the Poketch app does not appear in the upper right corner of the screen, press the R button twice. If a small screen is displayed, press the R button once to enlarge it.

Once the Poketch app is displayed, press the red button to switch to the Hidden Moves screen and select Surf from the menu.

It is recommended to simply press the A button towards the water as it is faster to do so.

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Surf - Effect

Type
Category
Power	90
Accuracy	100
PP	15
Effect	The user attacks everything around it by swamping its surrounding with a giant wave. It's also one of the Poketch's hidden moves
TM	TM95 ▶︎All TM Locations

Pokemon That Learn Surf

By Default

Starmie	Marshtomp	Swampert

By Level Up

Tentacool (40)	Tentacruel (46)	Slowpoke (30)
Slowbro (30)	Staryu (44)	Omanyte (50)
Omastar (56)	Slowking (30)	Suicune (54)
Mudkip (30)	Milotic (40)	Spheal (40)
Sealeo (46)	Walrein (48)

By Evolution

No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.

By TM

Squirtle	Wartortle	Blastoise
Pikachu	Raichu	Nidoqueen
Nidoking	Psyduck	Golduck
Poliwag	Poliwhirl	Poliwrath
Tentacool	Tentacruel	Slowpoke
Slowbro	Seel	Dewgong
Shellder	Cloyster	Krabby
Kingler	Lickitung	Rhydon
Kangaskhan	Horsea	Seadra
Goldeen	Seaking	Staryu
Starmie	Tauros	Gyarados
Lapras	Vaporeon	Omanyte
Omastar	Kabuto	Kabutops
Snorlax	Dratini	Dragonair
Dragonite	Mew	Totodile
Croconaw	Feraligatr	Sentret
Furret	Chinchou	Lanturn
Pichu	Marill	Azumarill
Politoed	Wooper	Quagsire
Slowking	Qwilfish	Sneasel
Corsola	Remoraid	Octillery
Mantine	Kingdra	Miltank
Suicune	Tyranitar	Lugia
Mudkip	Marshtomp	Swampert
Zigzagoon	Linoone	Lotad
Lombre	Ludicolo	Pelipper
Exploud	Makuhita	Hariyama
Aggron	Carvanha	Sharpedo
Wailmer	Wailord	Barboach
Whiscash	Corphish	Crawdaunt
Feebas	Milotic	Spheal
Sealeo	Walrein	Clamperl
Huntail	Gorebyss	Relicanth
Luvdisc	Latias	Latios
Kyogre	Rayquaza	Piplup
Prinplup	Empoleon	Bibarel
Rampardos	Buizel	Floatzel
Shellos	Gastrodon	Garchomp
Munchlax	Finneon	Lumineon
Mantyke	Weavile	Lickilicky
Rhyperior	Palkia	Phione
Manaphy	Arceus

By Egg Move

No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.

By Move Tutor

No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.

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Moves by Type
Grass	Water	Fire
Electric	Ice	Fighting
Ground	Poison	Flying
Psychic	Bug	Rock
Ghost	Dragon	Dark
Steel	Fairy	Normal
Moves by Category
Physical	Special	Status