How to Get Flash in Pokémon Silver

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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.

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    • 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).
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    It is located in the north of Violet City.
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    • 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.
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    You will encounter your rival again, but he will leave quickly.
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    • 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.
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    Type of Pokemon can use Flash?
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    Mainly Grass and Psychic-type Pokemon are able to do so. Visit the homepage of Bulbapedia and search Flash (Move) for a list of Pokemon who use it.
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      • 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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