Which Pokémon Can Learn Surf? (What is the Best Pokémon to Teach Surf?)

I remember using Surf in Pokémon FireRed to decimate my opponents 😜. In my defense, I was a newbie at the time, and Surf let me win most battles. Granted, this was a jerky move, but it worked, and I didn’t care.

Of course, I learned better moves and stopped relying on it, but every once in a while, I use it. This nostalgic memory inspired me to share the best Pokémon to teach Surf.

What Pokémon is the best to teach Surf?

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Surf is a water-type move that allows the user to create and use a giant wave to crash the opponents or swamp the battlefield. Some of the best Pokémon to teach Surf include:

1. Krabby – A water-type Pokémon that learns Surf using TM.
2. Starmie – A water/Psychic Pokémon that relies on TM and HM to learn Surf.
3. Tentacool – A water/Poison Pokémon that uses TM and HM to learn Surf.

What legendary Pokémon can learn Surf?

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Some legendary Pokémon can learn Surf. Some of them include:

Lugia

Lugia is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation II. It hails from the Johto region and learns Surf by HM and TM.

Ho-oh

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Ho-oh is a Fire/Flying-type Pokémon from the Johto region. It learns Surf by HM and TM.

Kyogre

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Kyogre is a Water-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region. It learns Surf by HM and TM.

Is Surf a good move for Pokémon?

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Surf is a decent move for Pokémon . As mentioned, it relies on a giant wave to swamp the battlefield or crash opponents.

Additionally, you can use this move to traverse water bodies and heal allies with Water Absorb and Dry Skin abilities.

Here’s a table breaking down Surf’s stats 👇:

Type	Water
Category	Special
Power	90
Accuracy	100%
Damage	65
PP	15
Contact	None

Despite its value in battle, Surf has one downside: damaging your allies. The move doesn’t discriminate friends from foes. As such, in double and triple battles, it’s a disadvantage.

How much damage can a Pokémon deal with the Surf move?

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Surf deals 65 Damage. This move costs 50 Energy and is perfect against Ground, Rock, and Fire Pokémon. However, avoid using it against Water, Grass, and Dragon types since it is ineffective against them 🙅‍♂️.

Where can you find Surf?

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Via GIPHY

This depends on the game you’re playing.

Generation I to IV

Learned by HM03 found in the Safari Zone (Gen 1 and 4), Ecruteak City (Gen 2), and Petalburg City (Gen 3).

Sun and Moon/ Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Learned by TM94 found in the Poni Breaker Coast.

Sword and Shield

Learned using TR04 found in the Wild Area.

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Learned by TM95 found in Celestic Town.

What Pokémon can learn Surf in Fire Red?

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Most Water-type Pokémon in Fire Red can learn Surf. They include Vaporeon, Blastoise, Gyarados, and Dewgong.

These require a Surf HM obtained by beating the Celadon Gym leader (Ericka) and heading to Route 16 to talk to the man at the gatehouse. He’ll reward you with a Surf HM you can use on a compatible Pokémon 🎁.

What Pokémon can learn Surf in Emerald?

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Blastoise, Milotic, Vaporeon, Starmie, and Lapras can learn Surf in Emerald. You’ll need HM03 to teach them this move.

You can obtain this after beating the Petalburg City Gym leader, Norman. Once done, meet Wally and his father, who will give you HM03 as a reward.

What Pokémon can learn Surf in Ruby?

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Mudkip, Swampert, Rhydon, Golduck, Psyduck, and Kingdia can learn Surf in Ruby. You’ll need HM03 obtained after beating the Petalburg City Gym leader, Norman.

Once done, meet Wally and his father, who will give you HM03 as a reward.

What Pokémon can learn Surf in Sapphire?

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Linoone, Marill, Tentacool, and Lotad can learn Surf in Sapphire. You’ll need HM03 obtained after beating the Petalburg City Gym leader, Norman. Once done, meet Wally and his father, who will give you HM03 as a reward.

What Pokémon can learn Surf in Brick Bronze?

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Vaporeon, Wailord, Starmie, Lapras, and Milotic can learn Surf in Brick Bronze. You’ll need to pay 5,000 Pokedollars to the HM teacher in Littleroot Town after earning your first badge in the game.

What Pokémon can learn Surf in Soul Silver?

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Vaporeon, Gyadaros, Starmie, Lapras, and Milotic can learn Surf in Soul Silver. You’ll need the HM03 found after beating Team Rocket in the Kimono Dance Theater at Ecruteak City.

What Pokémon can learn Surf by leveling up?

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These depend on the Pokémon game you’re playing. Here are some Pokémon that can learn Surf by leveling up:

Generation VII

1. Psyduck – 36
2. Golduck – 42
3. Tentacool – 27
4. Tentacruel – 27

Generation VIII

1. Slowpoke (Galarian Form) – 30
2. Staryu – 44
3. Starmie – 1
4. Omanyte – 50

Generation IX

1. Slowking – 30
2. Suicune – 54
3. Mudkip – 30
4. Milotic – 40

It’s worth noting that these lists aren’t comprehensive. They sample the most popular Pokémon in these games that can learn Surf.