Hm04

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Summary

HM04 (Strength) is a Hidden Machine (HM) introduced in the Pokémon series that allows players to teach their Pokémon the move Strength. This move is both a Normal-type attack and an important field utility.

Effects in Battle: - Type: Normal - Category: Physical - Power: 80 - Accuracy: 100% - PP (Power Points): 15 (max 24) Strength has no secondary effects in battle, simply dealing damage to the opponent.

Field Utility: - Outside of battle, Strength is used to move large boulders around the environment, often to solve puzzles or clear paths in caves and other areas.

Interesting Facts: 1. Generation I-V: In the first five generations, HMs like Strength were crucial because they couldn't be forgotten unless taken to a Move Deleter, meaning strategic planning was needed to manage a Pokémon's moveset. 2. Evolution of HMs:

Effect

Teaches Strength to a compatible Pokémon.

Short Effect: Teaches Strength to a compatible Pokémon.

Teaches Strength to a compatible Pokémon.

Game Descriptions

Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.

Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.

The foe is slugged at maximum power. Can also be used to move boulders.

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

The foe is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move boulders.

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This move can also be used to move boulders.

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This move can also be used to move boulders.

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. This can also be used to move heavy boulders.

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Item Details

Game Appearances

Generation Game Index
Generation III 342
Generation IV 423
Generation V 423
Generation VI 423
Generation VII 423
Generation VIII 423