Get Flash in Pokémon Silver

Having trouble finding HM05 Flash in Pokémon Silver? It's a move that can come handy later in your Pokémon journey. Read after the jump to learn this Normal-type move.

Steps

  1. If you haven't already, travel to Violet City and beat Falkner, the first gym leader.
    • His team consists of two Normal/Flying-type Pokémon: Pidgey and Pidgeotto. Each knows Tackle and Mud-Slap, and Pidgeotto knows Gust. Pidgey is at level 7, while Pidgeotto is at level 9.
    • Trainers that picked Chikorita may have a difficult time with this gym. Exercise patience.
    • Falkner will give you the Zephyr Badge, which you will need to use Flash (he will also give you TM31, Mud-Slap).
  2. Head to Sprout Tower. It is located in the north of Violet City.
  3. Enter and make your way up to the third floor.
    • There are a few trainers that will battle you as you ascend. Most of their Pokémon will be Bellsprout, which are weak to Flying, Fire, Psychic, and Ice-type moves.
    • You can catch level 3 to 6 Rattata and Gastly here.
  4. Go up to the Elder monk, Sage Li. You will encounter your rival again, but he will leave quickly.
  5. Battle the Elder.
    • His team consists of two Bellsprout at level 7, and a Hoothoot at level 10. Bellsprout knows the moves Vine Whip and Growth. Hoothoot knows Growl, Hypnosis, and Peck.
    • His Pokémon are slightly stronger than Falkner's. If you chose Cyndaquil, he should be fairly easy to defeat.
  6. Collect HM05 Flash from him once you have defeated him.



Tips

  • You can also use Flash to light up dark caves for exploring - this will come in handy later in the game.
  • The same mechanics apply to Pokémon Gold and Crystal.
  • Flash can be used in battle to decrease your opponent's Accuracy by one stage.

Warnings

  • Remember to save before battling Falkner and the Elder. If you lose, you can always turn off your game and start back from where you saved.

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