Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP)

Rock Climb HM Location (TM100) and Pokemon That Learn It

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Rock Climb (TM100) is a Normal-type HM Move (Hidden Move) found in Route 217 that allows you to climb rocky surfaces and reach new areas in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Learn how and where to get Rock Climb, how and where to use it, and what Pokemon can learn Rock Climb.

All HM Locations and Effects
Rock Smash Cut Fly Defog
Surf Strength Rock Climb Waterfall

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Where to Get Rock Climb

In Route 217

Pokemon BDSP - Rock Climb Location
You can find Rock Climb (TM100) in Route 217, behind the house on the western side of the road on the way to Snowpoint City. It is recommended to use the house as a landmark when looking for the hidden move.

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 Rock Climb

Press the A Button Towards the Rugged Rock Surface

Pokemon BDSP - Press A to Use Rock Climb
You can use Rock Climb by pressing the A button towards a rugged rock surface. Once you have activated the hidden move, press the A button again to climb up the rocks.

Defeat Candice to Use Rock Climb as a Hidden Move

Pokemon BDSP - Defeat Candice to Use Rock Climb

You cannot use Rock Climb as a Hidden Move unless you have defeated Candice, the gym leader at Snowpoint City. Her team consists of different Ice-type Pokemon so make sure to have your team ready.

Notice (as of 11/21) There is a bug that makes it impossible to progress after the Snowpoint City gym storyline if you have a Pokemon learn Rock Climb beforehand.

How to Beat Candice: Snowpoint City Gym Guide

Use Poketch and Switch to the Hidden Moves Screen

Pokemon BDSP - Poketch Press the Red Button to Switch Apps
You can also use Rock Climb 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 Rock Climb from the menu.

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

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Rock Climb - Effect

Type Normal Type Move
Category Physical Type Move Icon
Power 90
Accuracy 85
PP 20
Effect A charging attack that may also leave the foe confused. It's also one of the Poketch's hidden moves.
TM TM100
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Pokemon That Learn Rock Climb

By Default

No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.

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

VenusaurVenusaur BlastoiseBlastoise SandshrewSandshrew
SandslashSandslash NidoqueenNidoqueen NidokingNidoking
GolduckGolduck MankeyMankey PrimeapePrimeape
ArcanineArcanine PoliwrathPoliwrath MachopMachop
MachokeMachoke MachampMachamp GeodudeGeodude
GravelerGraveler GolemGolem OnixOnix
CuboneCubone MarowakMarowak HitmonleeHitmonlee
HitmonchanHitmonchan LickitungLickitung RhyhornRhyhorn
RhydonRhydon ChanseyChansey KangaskhanKangaskhan
ElectabuzzElectabuzz MagmarMagmar PinsirPinsir
TaurosTauros OmastarOmastar KabutopsKabutops
SnorlaxSnorlax MewtwoMewtwo MewMew
MeganiumMeganium TyphlosionTyphlosion FeraligatrFeraligatr
AmpharosAmpharos SteelixSteelix GranbullGranbull
UrsaringUrsaring BlisseyBlissey RaikouRaikou
EnteiEntei SuicuneSuicune TyranitarTyranitar
SceptileSceptile BlazikenBlaziken SwampertSwampert
LudicoloLudicolo VigorothVigoroth SlakingSlaking
ExploudExploud MakuhitaMakuhita HariyamaHariyama
AggronAggron ZangooseZangoose RegirockRegirock
RegiceRegice RegisteelRegisteel GroudonGroudon
TurtwigTurtwig GrotleGrotle TorterraTorterra
ChimcharChimchar MonfernoMonferno InfernapeInfernape
EmpoleonEmpoleon BibarelBibarel CranidosCranidos
RampardosRampardos GibleGible GabiteGabite
GarchompGarchomp MunchlaxMunchlax LucarioLucario
DrapionDrapion CroagunkCroagunk ToxicroakToxicroak
AbomasnowAbomasnow LickilickyLickilicky RhyperiorRhyperior
ElectivireElectivire MagmortarMagmortar MamoswineMamoswine
HeatranHeatran RegigigasRegigigas Giratina (Altered Forme)Giratina (Altered Forme)
Giratina (Origin Forme)Giratina (Origin Forme) DarkraiDarkrai ArceusArceus

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

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TM60
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TM61
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TM62
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TM63
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TM64
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TM65
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TM66
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TM67
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TM68
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TM69
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TM70
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TM89
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TM90
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TM91
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TM92
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TM93
Cut
TM94
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TM95
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TM96
Strength
TM97
Defog
TM98
Rock Smash
TM99
Waterfall
TM100
Rock Climb

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