The reason being is he can actually USE that Attack stat. Thanks in advance. commented Sep 25, 2021 by Puncuation Leader I recommend replacing Absol's aerial ace with strength or return and then just challenge the Pokemon League until you get enough experience to win. To carry 8 HM moves at once, the best HM slaves are Tropius and Swampert. Thanks in advance. you ev train you hm slaves? well tropius and bibbarel are good tropius: fly, defog, cut, i forgot. Linoone can learn a lot of HM moves and also has a very useful pickup ability. - The amount of grinding you. Shuppet thief. Locked post. At high levels you're getting Rare Candies, Full Restores, Heart Scales, Leftovers, PP. They can both easily be caught pre-elite 4, and between them can learn all 8 HMs. Best HM slaves? Thread starter hlzwalkie; Start date Apr 12, 2007; 1; 2; Next. Bibarel+Tropius get all HM's. FC: 2423-3256-7374. Aug 18, 2010. The best HM slaves are Skarmory and Bibarel. Boards. i use tropius and wailord. The best HM slave combo is: 1. In-game : Tropius is a decent physical wall thanks to its flying type and good defense and HP (plus it can function as an HM slave) Shiftry is a good sweeper from either side if you raise him right, and has access to Extrasensory and Explosion Cacturne has higher attacking stats than Shiftry, but lower speed - but has access to Teeter Dance. Give it Fly, Defog, Cut and Strength, then have a water-type that can learn Rock Smash, Surf, Waterfall and Rock Climb. More so than Altaria does. Also, a super effective brick break is usually weaker than a STAB return. This is the place for most…If only i wouldn't have wasted time actually looking up Tropius to be 100% sure, lol. Bibarel and tropius learn all HM's. . gbchaosmaster. :) My Emerald slaves were Zigzagoon and Spheal (with Flygon covering Fly) talli_ho on March 10th, 2010 09:22 pm (UTC) I'm a noob that doesn't have an HM slave. Miruhog and Doyruzu can learn 2 - Cut, and Strength. The Impoleon was a friends starter he gave to me, and I just needed someone for all the Water HMs. I've got octillery (Cthulhu), houndoom (hell-hound), sableye (hobgoblin), galvantula (spider, duh), swoobat…I meant awesome looking. 4 Greninja. Anyone know of an easily accessed hm slave that can learn cut and fly? (And defog too, but it ain't a big deal) I know tropius can learn both, but it comes kind of late in game I. Favorable grass-typing so you can deal with the huge number of water-type pokemon running around everywhere. Just the quality of life features it offers would be enough, but Radical Red amps it up a notch by increasing the difficulty severely, being updated to Gen 8 in terms of movepool. There are 8 HMs so i'm guessing i would need one with wings to fly and another sorry little. Log in to add games to your lists. For a cave HM slave, use Raichu. It was HM05 in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, and it was TM97 in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl . DRAGONITE used BARRIER! shinryu_omega 7 months ago #5. Tauros is an excellent candidate for TM Slave 1; he learns, Surf, Strength, Whirlpool, Rock Smash, and Rock Climb. #6. Fly. An HM slave runs one or two HMs. Hm slaves - Pelliper and Geodude Competative (Smogon OU) Clefable (Bold, cm, T-wave), Lopunny (Mega), Landorous T (Bulky rocker/breaker),. Well, there's only 6 HM's in BW - Cut, Fly, Surf, Strength, Waterfall, Dive. Waterfall- Goldeen and Seaking can already learn it. 55 votes, 30 comments. Tai (Platinum) - 4683 4348 4300. Otherwise, nope. Don't remember, but I'm pretty sure that I rotated my sixth member on Gold depending on where I was traveling. Iceman93x 7 years ago #3. Tropius is a bit hard to find. 101 Speed is really solid, ties. 1. My only shiny I have is a shiny bidoof, it must be a sign from the gods. Sign in with the following networks. In ORAS, I've used a Linoone. good hm slave. Thanks guys. Tropius not only are great HM slaves (Cut, Fly, Strength and Rock Smash) but also are in two egg groups (Grass & Monster) : r/friendsafari "Ian": 5198-3339-3123 [Flying:Hoothoot,Doduo,Tropius] View community ranking In the Top 1% of largest communities on Reddit Location. I was also thinking about Pikachu, but it doesn't learn Cut. but why the hell do you even care about the evs/nature of your fricken hm slaves edit:stefywefy beat me to that . Line-up is: Tropius Relicanth Spinda Kecleon Torkoal SeviperUnlike tropius who started out trash and needed a hidden ability but still ends up outclassed. ago. Bibarel and Tropius. Sharpedo, as an HM Slave, could learn all the water HMs along with Strength and Rock Smash. "Welcome to Bururaji! This is Ragna the Bloodedge, Sugita Tomokazu! HARDCORE! HARDCORE!" - Sugita Tomokazu, BlazBlue Radio. So let's hear about your HM slaves. I only use two HM slaves: Tropius and Chinchou. Rotom is immune to all of them. Fly is also usable in game, now that it is 90 base power, but don't use it competitively. I really don't see the problem. Skarslave. Yeah, it's not very useful in battle with those moves, but as long as you have Pickup it's a constant source of items that you can, at the very least, sell. Post Posted: Nov 22, 2009 6:38 pm. Also, there's only 8 usable HMs. Other possible HM Pokemons are: Marill, Tropius, Psyduck, Nidoking, Pelipper, Pikachu, Dragonite, Swampert, Bibarel,. Bibarel (Cut, Waterfall, Surf,. Attacks. This is why we need HMs back. Teach him Sunny Day and Solar Beam. NNID: Surgemaster140 | 3DS FC: 0044 - 3133 - 9479. For a throwaway HM slave? Wingull is a lot closer. or create a new account Register; Sign in with:For Pokemon Emerald Version on the Game Boy Advance, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "best hm slaves?". What HM. Hiyakkie on the other hand can learn Surf, Waterfall, and Dive. Wow, an intelligent question on my pokemon boards? Damn, I might just have to help you. Strength. "I have a three years of experience and a degree in this field. . According to their overall usefulness, durability, and strength, these Pokémon have been ranked as the top 10 hm slaves. 4. ago. Tropius has been a solid HM slave choice in almost every appearance it has made since its inception. Tropius is among my favorite HM slaves, but my Meganium was a beast going through the HG/SS metagame recently. A great replacement for Linoone and stand-in until your preferred flying Pokemon that are harder to get, like Flygon and Salamence. Reviews. Skarmory compliments Tauros well, taking on Cut, Fly, and freeing up Rock Smash. Crawdaunt for, cut, surf, waterfall and dive Tropius for, fly, strength, rock smash, and flash (Flash isn't a HM since Gen III but I needed a fourth move and since it is a helpful one at the rare times you need it, I picked it) What Pokemon. Wailord (HM slave and Heal/Switch sacrifice) Tropius (Cut and Heal/Switch sacrifice) Open slot until I can get Umbreon. Bibarel is the easiest to obtain, and it can learn Cut, Surf, Strength, Rock Smash, Waterfall, and Rock Climb. Just make sure you have a HM slave. What is a good HM slave? In my opinion, Bibarel is the best HM slave in every game. . Tropius. Ruin Maniac Dusty (Route 111): 15% chance to get a Star PieceKrabby/Kingler makes an excelent slave, at least back in the Second Generation games. Crawdaunt learns all of them but the most popular HM slaves are Tropius and Golduck, who together get all 8 HMs between them. Open comment sort options Best; Top; New. This is a topic dumping on Tropius, but honestly, I think this topic is failing to appreciate what a true failure of a Pokemon Tropius is. What is the best hm slave for FireRed? Well not every Pokemon can learn all the hm moves, try tropius. Bibarel can actually learn all the HMs except fly. you dont know who you're talking to. For Pokemon HeartGold Version on the DS, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "HM slave". ago. "Why isn't there a briefcase with four million dollars in bearer bonds handcuffed to your drinking arm?"Like a thought parasite. I usually use him backed up by a Gyarados, Wailord or something similar. . Staravia (lvl 22): Defog, Fly. Zigzagoon is good. If you're still waiting for the e-mail, be sure to check your junk/spam e-mail foldersPut your HM slave to a special box for future references. Syleafid also outclasses this Bananasaurus tremendously, as well. Board Topics. answered Jun 22, 2022 by sumwun selected Jul 9, 2022 by Fizz. I wouldn't take chances,for finding big mushrooms/tinymushrooms for remembering. This is the place for most…Tropius is very versatile HM Slave. I saw a similar set up for gen 4 between tropius and wailmer. 3DS FC: 1891 1187 4587 White 2 FC: 1765 0547 5604. Sign in with the following networks. Other Answers. The Pokémon fandom developed the term "HM slave" for creatures you don't really intend to train, but who occupy a slot in your roster for their field-navigating HM (Hidden Machine) techniques. Defog. . Bibarel can learn Rock Smash, Cut, Surf, Strength, Rock Climb and Waterfall. I used Smeargle as my HM slave. I generally am not a fan of the move fly so I like having someone else to do that. -Henry Louis Mencken. For my playthrouugh of Alpha sapphire, my heart goes out to Bubblez the azumarill, for surfing, diving waterfalling and digging, and Bananasoar the Tropius, for flying, cutting, being moderately strong and rock smashing. SURF on Greninja. It is the Fruit Pokémon that has fruit for feet. But it seems tropiua ia not here? Any suggestions for Slaves? Currently on Pokemon League on the first region. linoone - strength, cut, rock smash tropius - fly, secret power wailord - dive, surf, waterfall MarioGalaxyR0X 9 years ago #7 Tropius/Golduck is actually an excellent combo: Tropius Fly Cut Strength Rock Smash Golduck Surf Waterfall Dive FlashTropius!!!! My favorite HM slave in-game. A tropaion ( Greek: τρόπαιον, Latin: tropaeum ), from which the English word, "trophy", is derived, was a monument erected to commemorate a victory over one's foes by the. 1f u c4n r34d 7h1s u r34lly n33d 2 g37 4 l1f3. You can't it is a hoenn Pokemon you have to trade with somebody who has a Pokemon emerald, Sapphire or ruby game card or you can get it. Devilish_Dave 15 years ago #10Introduction. After all, you need someone to use all of those hidden machines. 19. For Pokemon Black Version on the DS, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "New play through suggestions". )-Sliced. >_> And don't say "lol 4x Ice weakness". Hi all Just a notice, we recently discovered that someone got into a moderator account and started hard deleting a load of key and legacy threads. Egg Moves. I was also thinking about Pikachu, but it doesn't learn Cut. Cut, Strength, Rock Smash, Fly. Don't ask questions. there's furret he can learn 5 of those: cut,strength,surf,rocksmash and whirlpool:)For Pokemon SoulSilver Version on the DS, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "HM Slaves >. Next Last. Which HM slaves are best to use in Heartgold? Tropius, Golduck, and Furret are some of the best HM slaves to use in Heartgold. Usually also gets Strength, rock smash, and cut/defog. This is the place for most…For example, I have a Ludicolo, Mightyena and Tropius ready for HM Slaving. ago. The reason being is he can actually USE that Attack stat. For Pokemon Sun on the 3DS, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "what do you use as your HM slave?" - Page 2. Use Flash to light up dark caves and use Dig to easily escape caves without using an escape rope! Hope I. Those would be Skarmory and Tropius at level 1. Emerald_Melios 7 years ago #9. BIBARELL IS HM GOD!!! but it can't learn flash, as OP specified. Bunches of delicious fruit grow around its neck. ago. It's always nice to have an ability that works outside of battle on a pokemon that you wouldn't dream of battling with. Do you have any suggestions?For Pokemon Diamond Version on the DS, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Ideal HM Slave?". hlzwalkie Member. Cons - Swanna isn't that great in battle, due to below average stats in everything except Speed. RhydonAvailability is the most important thing for a good HM slave. Cons - Swanna isn't that great in battle, due to below average stats in everything except Speed. Fruitius is an interesting thing to say the least. 4. 310 votes, 40 comments. mew (:p muahahahahaha + one of the 2 pokemon that can learn every HM) craindose. Azumarill can learn the 3 water HMs (Waterfall, Surf, Dive), Rock Smash, and Strength. . Because it's annoying having HM slaves, I cheated a big and traded over the two for my playthrough SoulSilver. Between Tropius and a water-type, you can get all 8 HMs. ". 4. Seriously, I have it in my last try and it's level 95 now with EQ, Flamethrower, Fly and Doubleedge and it rocks. Every last one. Give him Fly, Rock Smash, Strength, and Cut. KillerFugu • 4 yr. Pancham is pretty good early on, Strength, Cut, Rock Smash and Surf. Bibarel can learn all HM's except Fly and Defog. Tropius is exclusive to Platinum; if you only have access to Diamond and/or Pearl, you can't get it. May 15, 2012. This is my favourite HM Slave because it works great in conjunction with almost any water Pokemon. Giratina (lvl 70): Strength Waterfall. But you can't get Tropius till post-game unless you have some other version. From Lilycove, Tropius requires backtracking through R120 > Fortree City > R119. PokeAMon 14 years ago #5. Tropius is hm slave god. Slugma/Magcargo don't provide any additional utility compared to Camerupt and Magmar, but Slugma is the easiest Flame Body /. 3 Crobat. It was just Linoone for a while, but I brought in Ludicolo for Dive and Waterfall. . The nidorans can learn tons, it's amazing really. If anything, remember that those two aforementioned HM slaves are all you really need. xRenkinx14 years ago#7. Sets up my Samurott for a guaranteed outspeed Rain Dance Mystic Water STAB, or itself, because Hurricane always hits in Rain. Rudoku. Rock Smash. But now I'm in FireRed, who should I use? 3rd November 2004, 03:56 PM #2. Use Flash to light up dark caves and use Dig to easily escape caves without using an escape rope! Hope I. "Be peaceful, be courteous, obey the law, respect everyone; but if someone puts his hand on you, send him to the cemetery. For those who may want other uses for this incredible pokemon, consider stacking it with hms. The latter being an option if you did not pick mudkip. At the very least though it still makes for a great HM slave. discdeath • 13 yr. Boards; Pokemon Platinum Version; is gligar a good HM slave? Topic Archived; More Topics from this Board. Hm slaves are a common practice among the fans of pokémon; And put hm03 on a good water type pokémon because the move rocks. Free Bananas all the time to keep you. I think that Magikarp is the best HM slave! :D. Tropius - Cut / Fly / Strength / Rock Smash Rayquaza - Fly / Surf / Strength / Waterfall / Rock Smash / Dive Fast Money Trainer's Eye: When rematching these trainers, you will automatically face their strongest team if you have defeated the Elite Four. It can learn almost every HM. DIVE WATERFALL STRENGTH ROCK SMASH on Gyarados. OK not a LOT less. Defog (Japanese: きりばらい Fog Wipe) is a non-damaging Flying-type move introduced in Generation IV. Questions. I've also got a Tropius in storage with 4 HM moves on it. Not sure about Rock Smash, to be honest. Latias is my HM slave in Alpha Sapphire. Though eventually your HM slaves will be Sharpedo and Tropius Reply DisasterAhead • Additional comment actions. Bibarel is god tier HM Slave. And Chinchou. Having those 2 pokemon is enough to navigate through the game. " -- Crazy Horse to catching tropius in emeraldthe only place to catch tropius is route 119 duuhhh. Pickup, can learn more HMs than it can carry, cute at and cheesy competitive viability. Bibarel (Surf, Waterfall, Rock Climb, Rock Smash) and Tropius (Fly, Defog, Strength, Cut). Now usually Tropius and Gyarados are enough. Scooby Doo can doo doo, but Jimmy Carter is smarter. My tropius holds the same moveset as Flame. From Lilycove, Tropius requires backtracking through R120 > Fortree City > R119. ago. CeruleanGamer 8 years ago #5. For Pokemon HeartGold Version on the DS, a GameFAQs message board topic titled "Best HM Slaves for HG/SS?". Bibarel - Surf, Waterfall, Rock Climb, Cut. Skarmory can also work instead of Tropius. DATA_ERROR. It learns a whopping 6 HMs: Waterfall. The egg moves for Tropius are listed below, alongside compatible parent Pokémon it can breed with. <_<Tropius + Sharpedo. Other than that I think the rest are interchangeable. Dragonite can learn all HM's except flash. Something about Water Tera, Leech Seed/Protect,. r/pokemon is an unofficial Pokémon fan community. Go. Overall, Tropius is a better Flying HM slave, with access to 5 HMs, Flash, and Sweet Scent; however, Drifblim is the best Flying HM slave you can get early on in-game in Sinnoh. AindZs91 13 years ago #2. Reply reply falinangel505 • My friend just explained it to me in the 5 minutes it took my comment cooldown to reset. Mar 4, 2006 #12Pancham is pretty good early on, Strength, Cut, Rock Smash and Surf. /argument- Swanna can also learn Surf and Dive, making it a great HM slave. Linoone, the best hm slave. But he still looks awesome. Second, you want the HM Slaves that complement your party. and fog only lowers accuracy. My most notable examples are probably and Impoleon and the HGSS red gyarados. I don't know what to teach him for his 4th HM move. 135 votes, 75 comments. Nice, thanks for the heads up. Switch FC: SW-6466-0014-8328. Third, plan for the Elite Four. I want Tropius to have a use again so I can just use my old Mew as an HM slave again anyway. though tropius works, as well as a few others. Insert any pokemon that can learn Fly and Defog (DPP) at the lowest level possible. Gyarados, zigzagoon/linoone, bidoof/bibarrel, tropius, and even samurott. Business, Economics, and Finance. Tropius has zero competitively useful sets in singles or doubles in pretty much any conceivable format. See moreMy source shows that a lot of people agree on four good HM users: Bibarel, Skarmory, Tropius, and Rhydon. It is also my best Pokemon at level 100, can beat nearly all others, and can 1-hit KO most Pokemon with just one Surf. I find it most useful to filter "Hoenn only", and then sort by the rightmost column (total number learnable). SwampertOwns 12 years ago #7. . ---. It is the final form of Tropius. Surf and fly are good so I don't care giving it to good Pokemon. To me, Intelion takes the place of the classic "6th Grade Boy's Backpack" type character that we already have too much of such as Cinderance, Greninja, Lucario, Zeraora, Zoroark, Charizard, Scizor, etc. (n. . Tropius isn't a particularly competitive pokemon for battling, but if you lived in the Hoenn region, a Tropius would be such an insanely practical pokemon partner. Tropius LOOKS really good, but sadly, it isn't. 1 1. Top. ago. I may be slightly biased, though, since Trop is part of my tentative fun run. TengYt 14 years ago #15. If you're still waiting for the e-mail, be sure to check your junk/spam e-mail foldersI had an HM Slave Metapod with Cut. Upon starting the game, Patterrz had these three randomized starters: Manetric, Cubone &. and don't. Attacks. Another versatile HM slave that can easily be caught before you get the HM Fly. Generally, when they're available, Bibarel and Tropius make superb HM slaves. Surf or waterfall goes on your waterpokémon. Skarslave. Hm slaves? ZLuxray626 13 years ago #1 so far I have zig but what should I use when he's full of HMs? Final Fantasy Record Keeper: Tyro/Sentinel Grimoire - QjcW. Vancityriot • 13 yr. 2 Gallade. 3DS FC: 2079-6337-2596. - Tropius for Cut, Fly, Strength, and Flash - Marill for Surf, Rock Smash, Waterfall, and DiveIt is kind of an HM slave, but one that can hold its own in battle. Wurmple at level 10, then at level 11, it evolved to Porygon, that's better. If your team already has 5 or 6 battling Pokemon, I recommend replacing your Swellow with an HM slave so that your other Pokemon can gain more experience. I'd say use a Tropius HM slave. In my opinion, Bibarel and Skarmory/Tropius are the best HM Slaves available. By carrying around an HM slave, you don't have to allocate any of your actual team's limited moves towards often. 5th Gen Dex. Cut. The two together can cover everything, and each of them on their own can learn. Fun fact: you can have all hm's on just 2 pokemon in gen 3. Neither Tropius nor Lapras are good for Competitive Battling. Share Sort by: Best. Egg Moves. #6. So now you need a Dive. Tropius not only are great HM slaves (Cut, Fly, Strength and Rock Smash) but also are in two egg groups (Grass & Monster) : r/friendsafari "Ian": 5198-3339-3123. ago. Tbh I'll never regret buying the HM flutes, so nice not having an HM slave. The only Hoenn Pokemon who might make a better HM mule than Ludicolo is Crawdaunt. Cut. I like Bibarel and Tropius myself, although I'm sure there are better. "If you have a Golduck and Tropius, then you can teach those two all 8 HMs. How about a regional form? Nibounium • 4 mo. It also learns every HM, heals itself automatically, and has some neat ability to top it off. Best 2 HM slaves for this game Pokemon Omega Ruby 3DS. no evolutionary family, no Mega, no legendary, third-gen release only. You really don't need a HM slave, just give every Pokemon 1 HM each. If you want a flying 'HM slave' Tropius is great too: Fly, Strength, Rock Smash and Cut. Tropius: Cut, Fly, Strength, Rock Smash, and also the TM Flash which is very useful. You can then pick anything in the top 15 or so on the chart (and others below, depending on which 3rd/4th moves you give. . (Not all of these are HM moves but they are still useful for inside caves!) Give Raichu Flash, Dig, Rock Smash, and Strength. I found Linoone quite useful as a HM slave, with the Pick-Up ability as a bonus. 25: (slave) Cut Fly Strength Rock Smash. themasterpikmin 8 years ago #2. I. I'm against a separate list for HM-slaves for that very reason. There were a good handful of changes and improvements made for Diamond, Pear. Rock Smash. After that you can just dump the rest of the HMs on Tropius or Linoone, and it's easy enough to breed/train a new Gyarados for the post-game if that tickles your fancy (or just use the move deleter). Lombre/Ludiculo (save the Leaf Stone if you just want an HM Slave) Technically speaking, you'd need 2 to cover the 6 HMs it can learn (Everything but Cut and Flash) Also, Tropius is found in Routes 118/119, not in the Safari Zone. HM slaves aren't necessary to progress, but the water HMs feel necessary to have fun. . Typhlosion can learn Cut, Strength, Rock Smash, Rock Climb, and. Yamata_Demon 14 years ago #4.