Strength (TM96) is a Normal-type HM Move (Hidden Move) found in the Lost Tower that allows you to push boulders and access new areas in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP). Learn how and where to get Strength, how and where to use it, and what Pokemon can learn Strength.

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Where to Get Strength

The Lost Tower on Route 209

You can obtain Strength (TM96) at the top of the Lost Tower on Route 209 after talking to the old ladies in the middle of the room. You can find the Lost Tower on the way to Solaceon Town before obtaining the 3rd Badge.

Getting the 3rd Badge: Walkthrough Part 3

Battle Park Exchange Service Corner

This TM can be purchased at the Exchange Service Corner in the Battle Park during the post game for 40 Battle Points.

How to Get BP (Battle Points)

How to Use Strength

Press the A Button Towards the Gray Boulder

You can use Strength by pressing the A button towards the gray boulder. Once you have activated the hidden move, walk towards the boulder to move it across the map.

Defeat Byron to Use Strength as a Hidden Move

You cannot use Strength as a Hidden Move unless you have defeated Byron, the gym leader at Canalave City.

He has three Steel type Pokemon that you need to take care of. We recommend having a Rapidash or a Lucario on your team to deal with them.

After defeating him, you can use Strength to push boulders so you can access areas you can't access before.

How to Beat Byron: Canalave City Gym Guide

Use Poketch and Switch to the Hidden Moves Screen

You can also use Strength 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 Strength from the menu.

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

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Strength - Effect

Type
Category
Power	80
Accuracy	100
PP	15
Effect	The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It's also one of the Poketch's hidden moves.
TM	TM96 ▶︎All TM Locations

Pokemon That Learn Strength

By Default

No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.

By Level Up

Machop (29)	Machoke (31)	Machamp (31)
Pinsir (36)

By Evolution

No Pokemon currently learn this move via this method.

By TM

Ivysaur	Venusaur	Charmander
Charmeleon	Charizard	Squirtle
Wartortle	Blastoise	Raticate
Ekans	Arbok	Pikachu
Raichu	Sandshrew	Sandslash
Nidoran♀	Nidorina	Nidoqueen
Nidoran♂	Nidorino	Nidoking
Clefairy	Clefable	Jigglypuff
Wigglytuff	Psyduck	Golduck
Mankey	Primeape	Growlithe
Arcanine	Poliwhirl	Poliwrath
Machop	Machoke	Machamp
Geodude	Graveler	Golem
Ponyta	Rapidash	Slowpoke
Slowbro	Grimer	Muk
Gengar	Onix	Krabby
Kingler	Exeggcute	Exeggutor
Cubone	Marowak	Hitmonlee
Hitmonchan	Lickitung	Rhyhorn
Rhydon	Chansey	Kangaskhan
Electabuzz	Magmar	Pinsir
Tauros	Gyarados	Lapras
Vaporeon	Jolteon	Flareon
Aerodactyl	Snorlax	Dragonite
Mewtwo	Mew	Bayleef
Meganium	Quilava	Typhlosion
Croconaw	Feraligatr	Furret
Ledian	Flaaffy	Ampharos
Marill	Azumarill	Sudowoodo
Politoed	Aipom	Quagsire
Slowking	Girafarig	Pineco
Forretress	Dunsparce	Gligar
Steelix	Snubbull	Granbull
Scizor	Shuckle	Heracross
Sneasel	Teddiursa	Ursaring
Magcargo	Swinub	Piloswine
Corsola	Houndoom	Phanpy
Donphan	Tyrogue	Hitmontop
Miltank	Blissey	Raikou
Entei	Tyranitar	Lugia
Ho-Oh	Treecko	Grovyle
Sceptile	Torchic	Combusken
Blaziken	Mudkip	Marshtomp
Swampert	Mightyena	Linoone
Lombre	Ludicolo	Nuzleaf
Shiftry	Breloom	Slakoth
Vigoroth	Slaking	Loudred
Exploud	Makuhita	Hariyama
Nosepass	Delcatty	Mawile
Aron	Lairon	Aggron
Meditite	Medicham	Electrike
Manectric	Gulpin	Swalot
Sharpedo	Wailmer	Wailord
Numel	Camerupt	Torkoal
Spinda	Trapinch	Vibrava
Flygon	Cacturne	Zangoose
Seviper	Whiscash	Corphish
Crawdaunt	Claydol	Cradily
Armaldo	Kecleon	Dusclops
Tropius	Absol	Spheal
Sealeo	Walrein	Bagon
Shelgon	Salamence	Metang
Metagross	Regirock	Regice
Registeel	Kyogre	Groudon
Rayquaza	Deoxys	Deoxys (Attack Forme)
Deoxys (Defense Forme)	Deoxys (Speed Forme)	Turtwig
Grotle	Torterra	Chimchar
Monferno	Infernape	Prinplup
Empoleon	Bibarel	Kricketune
Shinx	Luxio	Luxray
Cranidos	Rampardos	Shieldon
Bastiodon	Buizel	Floatzel
Gastrodon	Ambipom	Lopunny
Skuntank	Bronzong	Gible
Gabite	Garchomp	Munchlax
Riolu	Lucario	Hippopotas
Hippowdon	Skorupi	Drapion
Croagunk	Toxicroak	Abomasnow
Weavile	Lickilicky	Rhyperior
Tangrowth	Electivire	Magmortar
Leafeon	Glaceon	Gliscor
Mamoswine	Gallade	Probopass
Dusknoir	Dialga	Palkia
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
Moves by Category
Physical	Special	Status