HM locations in Pokémon Blue, Red and Yellow: Where to get Cut, Fly, Surf, Strength and Flash
More than 27 years on since the debut of Pokémon Blue and Red, fans around the world continue to revisit the original titles time and time again.
And why shouldn't they? The 'catch 'em all' series has only continued to grow in size, so seeing how it all started is naturally going to incite intrigue.
Of course, returning to the original Game Boy games – including Pokémon Yellow – does mean the return of the pesky HM items.
HM, or Hidden Machine, is a move taught to certain Pokémon that gains you an advantage in the world. This can be travelling across the land by air or being able to brighten up a dark cave, for example.
To refresh your memory or possibly even introduce you to HMs for the very first time, we've outlined exactly what each one does in Pokémon Blue and Red and Yellow, alongside where each one is located.
There are five HMs in Pokémon Blue, Red and Yellow.
These are all spread throughout the Kanto region, and while not all are needed to progress through the story, they make it a lot easier.
Once taught to a Pokémon, these moves cannot be forgotten — so assign them carefully.
The HMs that can be obtained in Pokémon Blue, Red and Yellow are as below:
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HM 01 (Cut) is found onboard the SS Anne in Vermillion City. Once you have defeated your rival on the top floor, head through to find the captain, who is a little under the weather. Speak to him and choose the option to rub his back. As a reward, he will gift you HM 01.
HM 02 (Fly) is located on Route 16. East of Celadon City, a tree blocks the route forward. Cut this down, progress through the building and you will find a secret house in the top-left-hand corner. Speak with the lady inside the building to get HM 02.
HM 03 (Surf) is found within the Safari Zone in Fuchsia City. It can be
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