| Type | Water |
|---|---|
| Category | Special |
| Power | 95 |
| Accuracy | 100 |
| PP | 15 (max. 24) |
| Introduced | Generation I |
Targets all adjacent Pokemon.
Surf deals damage. In double battles it will hit all Pokemon on the field; in triple battles it will hit all adjacent Pokemon.
If the opponent is hidden underwater from using Dive, Surf will hit with double power.
Surf is the most powerful Hidden Machine and usually the only HM considered for competitive battling (although Waterfall is a better choice for Pokemon with higher Attack).
Surf can be used to cross water. While surfing, wild Pokemon may appear. From Generation 3 onward it's possible to fish while surfing; previously one could only fish at the water's edge.
HM03 in all games
| Gold/Silver Crystal |
A strong water- type attack. |
|---|---|
| Ruby/Sapphire Emerald |
Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the foe. |
| FireRed/LeafGreen | A big wave crashes down on the foe. Can also be used for crossing water. |
| Diamond/Pearl Platinum HeartGold/SoulSilver |
It swamps the entire battlefield with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. |
| Black/White | It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water. |