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[[File:HM Slave Bibarel.png|thumb|right|220px|{{p|Bibarel}} the HM slave.]]
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An '''HM slave''' (known in the Japanese fandom as '''{{tt|秘伝要員|ひでんよういん}}''' ''Secret Agent'') is a Pokémon in a Trainer's party not for battling, but to provide support in the field through the use of [[HM|Hidden Machines]]. HM slaves often will have all four move slots filled with HM moves or other {{cat|moves usable outside of battle}} allowing smooth passage through caves, across oceans, or past other obstacles
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[[File:HM Slave Bibarel.png|thumb|right|220px|A Bibarel that knows four field moves]]
'''HM slave''' is a term used within parts of the fandom to refer to a Pokémon in a Trainer's party that is not used for battling, but to provide navigational support through the use of [[field move]]s—generally those taught by [[HM|Hidden Machine]]. HM slaves will typically have all four move slots occupied with field moves, allowing smooth passage through caves, across oceans, or past other obstacles at the expense of their battling capabilities.


Many Pokémon have wide movepools, fit for HM slavery. Some trends persist throughout regions and games. {{type|Normal}} Pokémon are commonly used as HM slaves because of the abundance of Normal-type HMs. {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Flying}} Pokémon may be suitable HM slaves in some regions, depending on the HM distribution. With the ability to learn six HMs in Sinnoh, seven HMs in Johto, and five HMs in Unova, {{p|Bibarel}} is considered by players as one of the best HM slaves. Other popular HM slaves include Tropius and Dragonite. While infrequently used for these purposes, [[Legendary Pokémon]] can typically learn many HM moves. Through {{m|Sketch}}, {{p|Smeargle}} can learn any move.
Many Pokémon are able to learn a wide array of HM moves. Some trends persist throughout regions and games: {{type|Normal}} Pokémon are commonly used as HM slaves because of the abundance of Normal-type HMs. {{t|Water}}- and {{type|Flying}} Pokémon may be suitable HM slaves in some regions, depending on the HM distribution. {{p|Bibarel}} is considered by some players as one of the best HM slaves, with the ability to learn six out of eight HM moves in Sinnoh, seven out of eight in Johto, five out of six in Unova, four out of five in Kalos, and six out of seven in Hoenn. While infrequently used for these purposes, [[Legendary Pokémon]] can also typically learn many HM moves. Through {{m|Sketch}}, {{p|Smeargle}} can learn any HM move.


As Pokémon cannot learn more than four moves, Trainers may require two or more HM slaves in order to achieve sufficient coverage. Other Trainers teaches the HM slave the HM whenever it needs it
As Pokémon cannot learn more than four moves, Trainers may require two or more HM slaves in order to achieve sufficient coverage.


HM slaves may also be known as HM mules, among other variants.  
HM slaves may also be known as '''HM mules''', among other variants. A term used within the Japanese fandom is '''{{tt|秘伝要員|ひでんよういん}}''' - {{tt|秘伝|ひでん}} from {{tt|秘伝マシン|ひでんマシン}} ''[[Hidden Machine]]'' followed by {{tt|要員|よういん}} ''personnel''. HM slaves usually are Normal types and are left underleveled behind their main team.


==See also==
==See also==
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File:HM Slave Bibarel.png
A Bibarel that knows four field moves

HM slave is a term used within parts of the fandom to refer to a Pokémon in a Trainer's party that is not used for battling, but to provide navigational support through the use of field moves—generally those taught by Hidden Machine. HM slaves will typically have all four move slots occupied with field moves, allowing smooth passage through caves, across oceans, or past other obstacles at the expense of their battling capabilities.

Many Pokémon are able to learn a wide array of HM moves. Some trends persist throughout regions and games: Normal-type Pokémon are commonly used as HM slaves because of the abundance of Normal-type HMs. Water- and Flying-type Pokémon may be suitable HM slaves in some regions, depending on the HM distribution. Bibarel is considered by some players as one of the best HM slaves, with the ability to learn six out of eight HM moves in Sinnoh, seven out of eight in Johto, five out of six in Unova, four out of five in Kalos, and six out of seven in Hoenn. While infrequently used for these purposes, Legendary Pokémon can also typically learn many HM moves. Through Sketch, Smeargle can learn any HM move.

As Pokémon cannot learn more than four moves, Trainers may require two or more HM slaves in order to achieve sufficient coverage.

HM slaves may also be known as HM mules, among other variants. A term used within the Japanese fandom is 秘伝要員 - 秘伝 from 秘伝マシン Hidden Machine followed by 要員 personnel. HM slaves usually are Normal types and are left underleveled behind their main team.

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