Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl - All HM List and Locations

All HM List and Locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Hidden Machines (HM) are special items that allow you to perform special moves outside of battle in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (Pokemon BDSP). These actions allow you to cross special terrain,  clear obstacles in the field, or reach areas that you cannot do so by any other means.

All TM List and Locations

Because of the usefulness of HMs, it is worth knowing where to get all of them in the game. Note that HM moves only become usable on the field (outside of battle) after clearing specific Pokemon Gym Battles.

Difference of HMs from Previous Titles

Removes the Need for HM Slave

In previous Pokemon games, HM moves can only be used if you have a Pokemon in the party that has learned the move. Because of this, players usually have one “HM slave” or a Pokemon whose only purpose in the team is to use HM moves in the field.

In Pokemon BDSP, however, any HMs you obtain are automatically implemented on the Poketch app, making them available to you at any time regardless of your Pokemon. Removing the need for an HM slave, therefore, frees up one slot in your team for a Pokemon that is actually useful in battle.

HM list

Below is a list of all HMs in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, including how to get each HM and requirements to be able to use them outside of battle.

Technical Machine (TM) Versions of HMs

Each HM has an equivalent TM that an individual Pokemon can learn and use in battle. They can be obtained from the Battle Tower Exchange counter by trading any Battle Points (BP) you have accumulated.

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