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An '''HM slave''', also referred to as an '''HM mule''', is a term for a [[Pokémon]] who is not trained for {{pkmn|battle}} and instead stays on a {{player}}'s [[party|team]] to use [[HM]] [[move]]s outside of battle to traverse the game. This is due, for the most part, to the fact that many of the moves learned through HMs deal little damage or have no worth on a powerful team of Pokémon. | An '''HM slave''', also referred to as an '''HM mule''', is a term for a [[Pokémon]] who is not trained for {{pkmn|battle}} and instead stays on a {{player}}'s [[party|team]] to use [[HM]] [[move]]s outside of battle to traverse the game. This is due, for the most part, to the fact that many of the moves learned through HMs deal little damage or have no worth on a powerful team of Pokémon. | ||
Most HM slaves are common Pokémon, particularly those which can be captured early and can be taught many of the HM moves. This often falls into the hands of several extremely common {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon, since the moves {{m|Cut}}, {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Flash}} and {{m|Rock Climb}} are their type, and they can usually learn the {{type2|Fighting}} HM move {{m|Rock Smash}} as well. {{type2|Water}} Pokémon are also common HM slaves due to the appearance of such HMs as | Most HM slaves are common Pokémon, particularly those which can be captured early and can be taught many of the HM moves. This often falls into the hands of several extremely common {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon, since the moves {{m|Cut}}, {{m|Strength}}, {{m|Flash}} and {{m|Rock Climb}} are their type, and they can usually learn the {{type2|Fighting}} HM move {{m|Rock Smash}} as well. {{type2|Water}} Pokémon are also common HM slaves due to the appearance of such HMs as {{m|Whirlpool}}, {{m|Waterfall}} and {{m|Dive}}. Because of these two trends, {{p|Bibarel}} is often considered the ideal HM slave by many fans. | ||
{{type2|Flying}} Pokémon also sometimes act as HM slaves, since the move {{m|Fly}} is possibly the most useful move for traveling and, while a better combat move than several other HMs, is not always desired on a trained fighter. This became more common with the introduction of {{m|Defog}} in [[Generation IV]], which is considered by fans to be the least useful HM move to date, both in combat and in the field. {{p|Lugia}}, therefore, is a good HM slave, as it can learn all {{t|Flying}}- and {{type2|Water}} HMs; however, its legendary status makes it more likely to be saved for battle. | {{type2|Flying}} Pokémon also sometimes act as HM slaves, since the move {{m|Fly}} is possibly the most useful move for traveling and, while a better combat move than several other HMs, is not always desired on a trained fighter. This became more common with the introduction of {{m|Defog}} in [[Generation IV]], which is considered by fans to be the least useful HM move to date, both in combat and in the field. {{p|Lugia}}, therefore, is a good HM slave, as it can learn all {{t|Flying}}- and {{type2|Water}} HMs; however, its legendary status makes it more likely to be saved for battle. | ||