Surf (move)
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Surf (Japanese: なみのり Surfing) is a damage-dealing Template:Type2 move introduced in Generation I. It is HM03 in all generations.
Effect
In battle
Generations I and II
Surf inflicts damage and has no secondary effect.
Generation III
Same as the previous generations, but in a double battle, Surf will hit both opposing Pokémon. Its base Power is doubled if it is targeted at a Pokémon using Dive.
Generation IV
Same as the previous generation; however, in a double battle, Surf will hit all other Pokémon battling, including the partner.
Outside of battle
File:Surf Generation IV.png
Surf in HeartGold and SoulSilver
Surf can be used outside of battle to travel over bodies of water. When doing so, wild Pokémon may be encountered. Surfing is a very important mechanic of the games and must be used to complete the game, as all main series games to date have required Surf in order to reach Pokémon League where the Elite Four reside.
The speed of Surfing has varied dramatically through games. In Generations I and II, the speed was at the same speed as walking. In Generation III the speed was increased to running-speed.
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, the Surfing speed was reduced to walking speed again. However, it should be noted that the player characters in Generations I and II walk at a somewhat faster pace than Lucas and Dawn. The speed was returned to running speed in Pokémon Platinum.
Super Smash Bros. Brawl
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Piplup using Surf in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
In Super Smash Bros. Brawl, Piplup creates a wave and then surfs on it, pushing any players it hits.
Learnset
Generation I
By HM03
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Generation II
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Generation III
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Generation IV
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In the anime
| The user creates a large wave and rides it. It then crashes it down on the target. | |||
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Rhydon swims through the water. In battle, sends a giant tidal wave towards the opponent, damaging every Pokémon on the field. | ||
| Pietra's Rhydon | Right On Rhydon! | Debut | |
| A Trainer's Rhydon | Tag! We're It! | None | |
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Remoraid creates a huge wave and rides on it. | ||
| Marcellus's Remoraid | Octillery the Outcast | None | |
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Marill creates a huge wave and rides on it. The wave crashes down on the opponent. | ||
| Lola's Marill | A Family that Battles Together Stays Together! | None | |
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Whiscash creates a huge wave and rides on it. | ||
| Juan's Whiscash | Eight Ain't Enough | None | |
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Mantine creates a huge wave and rides on it. | ||
| A Coordinator's Mantine | May, We Harley Drew'd Ya! | None | |
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Wailmer's eyes glow blue and creates a huge wave and crashes it down on the foe. | ||
| A Coordinator's Wailmer | Pruning a Passel of Pals! | None | |
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Milotic surfs the water. | ||
| Wallace's Milotic | Staging a Heroes' Welcome! | None | |
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Crawdaunt star glows and then creates a huge wave and crashes it down on the foe. | ||
| Kyle's Crawdaunt | Strategy With a Smile! | None | |
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Wailord creates a huge wave and crashes it down on the foe. | ||
| A wild Wailord | Leading a Stray! | None | |
Trivia
- Surf is used by Pokémon in order to swim and carry humans on their backs simultaneously. However, some of the Pokémon that can learn it are far too small to possibly carry a 10-year-old on their backs, eg. Azurill.
- Surf and Fly are the only HM moves that become event-exclusive moves on certain Pokémon, both on Pikachu.
- Surf has the highest power of any HM move.
In other languages
- Dutch: Surf
- French: Surf
- German: Surfer
- Italian: Surf
- Spanish: Surf
- Portuguese: Surf
- Korean: 파도타기 Padotagi
| Generation I TMs | |
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| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08 • 09 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 • 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 | |
| Generation I HMs | |
| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 | |
| Generation II TMs | |
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| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08 • 09 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 • 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 | |
| Generation II HMs | |
| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 | |
| Generation III TMs | |
|---|---|
| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08 • 09 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 • 24 • 25 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 • 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 | |
| Generation III HMs | |
| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08RSE | |
| Generation IV TMs | |
|---|---|
| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08 • 09 • 10 • 11 • 12 • 13 • 14 • 15 • 16 • 17 • 18 • 19 • 20 • 21 • 22 • 23 24 • 25 • 26 • 27 • 28 • 29 • 30 • 31 • 32 • 33 • 34 • 35 • 36 • 37 • 38 • 39 • 40 • 41 • 42 • 43 • 44 • 45 • 46 47 • 48 • 49 • 50 • 51 • 52 • 53 • 54 • 55 • 56 • 57 • 58 • 59 • 60 • 61 • 62 • 63 • 64 • 65 • 66 • 67 • 68 • 69 70 • 71 • 72 • 73 • 74 • 75 • 76 • 77 • 78 • 79 • 80 • 81 • 82 • 83 • 84 • 85 • 86 • 87 • 88 • 89 • 90 • 91 • 92 | |
| Generation IV HMs | |
| 01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 (DPPt • HGSS) • 06 • 07 • 08 | |