How to Get Defog HM (TM97) and Pokemon That Learn It

Defog is a Flying-type move that allows you to remove fog from an area in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Learn how and where to get Defog, how and where to use it, and what Pokemon can learn Defog.

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Defog Location

Get from an Ace Trainer in Great Marsh

You can obtain Defog (TM97) from an Ace Trainer on the right after entering the Great Marsh in Pastoria City. You need to get out of your way to get this TM, so be sure to look for the Ace Trainer to obtain the item!

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Available in Exchange for Items in the Grand Underground

Defog is also available from the Sphere Trader who exchanges items in the Grand Underground. Note that even if you have the item, you cannot use it as a Hidden Move unless you have obtained the 4th Gym Badge from Crasher Wake.

Grand Underground Features

Battle Park Exchange Service Corner

This TM can be purchased at the Exchange Service Corner in the Battle Park during the post game for 32 Battle Points.

How to Get BP (Battle Points)

How to Use Defog

Defeat Crasher Wake to Use Defog

Before you can use Defog, you'll need to defeat Crasher Wake at the Pastoria City Gym first. He specializes in Water Pokemon. We recommend having an Electric type Pokemon like Luxray and a Grass type Pokemon like Roserade in your team before fighting Crasher Wake.

How to Beat Crasher Wake

Use Poketch in Foggy Areas

To use Defog, press the R button to open Poketch. 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 Defog from the menu.

Where to Use Defog

Used on Route 210 on the way to Celestic Town

Defog is required to access the northern side of Route 210 leading to Celestic Town. You can proceed without using it, but it is recommended to return to Great Marsh to pick it up from the Ace Trainer.

Used on Mt. Coronet to reach Snowpoint City

You also need to use Defog in Mt. Coronet to reach Snowpoint City. When you enter the cave and go down on the first set of stairs, the screen will turn white. Use Defog from the Poketch app to remove the fog.

Used on Route 224 after entering the Hall of Fame

Defog is also required to access Route 224 after entering the Hall of Fame. Keep in mind that this is the route that allows you to access the Flower Paradise and catch Shaymin.

Defog - Effect

Type
Category
Power	-
Accuracy	-
PP	15
Effect	A strong wind blows away the target's barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen, and lowers their evasiveness. It's also one of the Poketch's hidden moves
TM	TM97 ▶︎All TM Locations

Pokemon That Learn Defog

By Default

Giratina (Altered Forme)

Giratina (Origin Forme)

By Level Up

No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.

By Evolution

No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.

By TM

Butterfree	Beedrill	Pidgey
Pidgeotto	Pidgeot	Spearow
Fearow	Zubat	Golbat
Venomoth	Farfetch'd	Scyther
Aerodactyl	Articuno	Zapdos
Moltres	Dragonite	Mew
Hoothoot	Noctowl	Crobat
Togetic	Xatu	Yanma
Murkrow	Gligar	Scizor
Delibird	Mantine	Skarmory
Lugia	Ho-Oh	Beautifly
Dustox	Shiftry	Taillow
Swellow	Wingull	Pelipper
Masquerain	Ninjask	Vibrava
Flygon	Tropius	Salamence
Latias	Latios	Piplup
Prinplup	Empoleon	Starly
Staravia	Staraptor	Mothim
Vespiquen	Drifloon	Drifblim
Honchkrow	Stunky	Skuntank
Chatot	Finneon	Lumineon
Togekiss	Yanmega	Gliscor
Giratina (Altered Forme)	Giratina (Origin Forme)	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.

All HM Locations

All HM Locations and How to Use

Pokemon BDSP Related Guides

List of Moves

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
	Unusable Moves