Surf (move)
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Surf (Japanese: なみのり Surf) 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 generation, 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 Pokémon on the battle field, besides the user.
Outside of battle
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. Surf is needed in most games to progress through it, sometimes to reach other islands and cities.
In the anime
- Rhydon Surf DP.jpg
Rhydon using Surf.
- Wailmer Surf.jpg
Wailmer using Surf.
- Crawdaunt surf.jpg
Crawdaunt using Surf.
Pokémon
Blastoise and Lapras. The trainer of the Pokémon goes on the Pokémon's back. The Pokémon then swims through the water. Though this can be questioned if they used the move Surf.
- Used by Cissy's Blastoise in Fit to be Tide.
Rhydon. The Rhydon swims through the water. In battle, sends a giant tidal wave towards the opponent, damaging every Pokémon on the field.
- Used by Pietra's Rhydon in Right On Rhydon.
- Used by an unnamed trainer's Rhydon in Tag! We're It!.
Wailmer. Wailmer creates a huge wave and crashes it down on the foe.
- Used by a trainer's Wailmer in Pruning a Passel of Pals!.
Crawdaunt. Crawdaunt star glows and then creates a huge wave and crashes it down on the foe.
- Used by Kyle's Crawdaunt in Strategy With a Smile!
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
By Nintendo event
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Generation II
By HM03
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Generation III
By HM03
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Special move
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Generation IV
By HM03
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By completing Pokémon Battle Revolution
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Trivia
- Oddly, as all aquatic Water Pokémon can swim, in the games they must be taught Surf.
In other languages
- French: Surf
- German: Surfer
- Italian: Surf
- Spanish: Surf
- Portuguese: Surf
- Korean: 파도타기 Padotagi
Variations of the move Flamethrower | ||
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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 | |
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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 III HMs | |
01 • 02 • 03 • 04 • 05 • 06 • 07 • 08RSE |
Generation IV 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 • 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 |