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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP)
Surf HM Location (TM95) and Pokemon That Learn It
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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.
| All HM Locations and Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash | Cut | Fly | Defog |
| Surf | Strength | Rock Climb | Waterfall |
All HM Locations and How to Use
List of Contents
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.
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.
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
By Egg Move
No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.
By Move Tutor
No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.
All HM Locations
| All HM Locations and Effects | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Smash | Cut | Fly | Defog |
| Surf | Strength | Rock Climb | Waterfall |
All HM Locations and How to Use
Pokemon BDSP Related Guides
All TM Moves and Locations
Moves by Type and Category
| 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 |
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Surf HM Location (TM95) and Pokemon That Learn It
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Is there any way to get more? I've used up all of my Surf TMs but I need more for my rain team. It's so dumb that TMs break again.