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