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.

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Where to Get Rock Climb

In Route 217

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

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

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.

How to Beat Candice: Snowpoint City Gym Guide

Use Poketch and Switch to the Hidden Moves Screen

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
Category
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 ▶︎All TM Locations

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

Venusaur	Blastoise	Sandshrew
Sandslash	Nidoqueen	Nidoking
Golduck	Mankey	Primeape
Arcanine	Poliwrath	Machop
Machoke	Machamp	Geodude
Graveler	Golem	Onix
Cubone	Marowak	Hitmonlee
Hitmonchan	Lickitung	Rhyhorn
Rhydon	Chansey	Kangaskhan
Electabuzz	Magmar	Pinsir
Tauros	Omastar	Kabutops
Snorlax	Mewtwo	Mew
Meganium	Typhlosion	Feraligatr
Ampharos	Steelix	Granbull
Ursaring	Blissey	Raikou
Entei	Suicune	Tyranitar
Sceptile	Blaziken	Swampert
Ludicolo	Vigoroth	Slaking
Exploud	Makuhita	Hariyama
Aggron	Zangoose	Regirock
Regice	Registeel	Groudon
Turtwig	Grotle	Torterra
Chimchar	Monferno	Infernape
Empoleon	Bibarel	Cranidos
Rampardos	Gible	Gabite
Garchomp	Munchlax	Lucario
Drapion	Croagunk	Toxicroak
Abomasnow	Lickilicky	Rhyperior
Electivire	Magmortar	Mamoswine
Heatran	Regigigas	Giratina (Altered Forme)
Giratina (Origin Forme)	Darkrai	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
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