Best HM Mule in Every Pokemon Game

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  • @chandlerludlow4538
    @chandlerludlow4538 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2230

    “Hm beast of burden” could just be called “Hm Bob”

    • @yang_distributions8891
      @yang_distributions8891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +54

      Why isnt this comment popular

    • @lucanichilo5324
      @lucanichilo5324 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yes

    • @eethan.z
      @eethan.z 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I thought of his right before i saw this commebt

    • @concord3230
      @concord3230 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      I’m naming all of my HM users that now lol

    • @y4z_cr7
      @y4z_cr7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol lol lol

  • @EightViolett
    @EightViolett 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3028

    Me: "They're being called 'mules' now?"
    TH-cam, putting a gun to Mikey's head: "Always have been."

  • @austinzean2190
    @austinzean2190 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1559

    “Surf and Fly are the only two good moves”
    Let’s go Sharpedo, toss that Waterfall, we aren’t wanted here

    • @ironspider4263
      @ironspider4263 3 ปีที่แล้ว +106

      Austin Zean Waterfall is a really underrated hm

    • @quadrewplex6782
      @quadrewplex6782 3 ปีที่แล้ว +241

      @@ironspider4263 People just dismiss it as worse Surf but it's actually pretty solid for when your water-type is a physical attacker, like Feraligatr or Floatzel, or the aforementioned Sharpedo.

    • @igorg5876
      @igorg5876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Yeah, I used a main team sharpedo with a strong stab, psychical waterfall

    • @FraserSouris
      @FraserSouris 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      @@quadrewplex6782 only in gens after 3 since the physical special split wasn't a thing until then

    • @paxtongerhart6863
      @paxtongerhart6863 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I’ve always liked Rock Smash tbh. It’s a good move to give a normal mon some fighting coverage.

  • @SergioEats
    @SergioEats 3 ปีที่แล้ว +621

    Pikachu and Eevee being able to learn all 5 without taking any move slots: I am 4 parallel universes ahead of you

    • @goldenhydreigon4727
      @goldenhydreigon4727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +84

      Imagine playing Let's Go
      *Made by FireRed and LeafGreen gang*
      *P.S.: Red, Blue, Green, and Yellow are losers.*

    • @bizzlemizzleproductions6931
      @bizzlemizzleproductions6931 2 ปีที่แล้ว +47

      Being able to have 6 ride Pokémon in gen 7 without having a team: Well I am four parallel universes ahead of YOU

    • @AlbertFingernoodle959
      @AlbertFingernoodle959 2 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @@goldenhydreigon4727 let’s go is good, so are FRLG, so are RBYG, they’re all basically the same game with minor differences, shut up

    • @dragapult2712
      @dragapult2712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@AlbertFingernoodle959 I second

    • @dragapult2712
      @dragapult2712 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@AlbertFingernoodle959 (plus easy shiny hunting)

  • @Nocturnal_Rei
    @Nocturnal_Rei 3 ปีที่แล้ว +732

    Michael : HM Mule
    Pokemon Veteran : MAKE THEM OUR SLAVE!!!

    • @Mudkip971
      @Mudkip971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

      _It was not by my hand that I'm once again given flesh. I was called here by humans who wish to pay me tribute._

    • @AnUprightAnimal
      @AnUprightAnimal 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      @@Mudkip971 ahh, a man of culture I see.

    • @nabetsel.deg.2161
      @nabetsel.deg.2161 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      He says mule because he would get demonetized if he would say slave

    • @Mudkip971
      @Mudkip971 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@AnUprightAnimal ^_^

    • @The_AuraMaster
      @The_AuraMaster 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice profile picture

  • @nubbinsboi
    @nubbinsboi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +828

    You mean a HM slav-
    TH-cam: *don't you dare*

    • @hyeoni3264
      @hyeoni3264 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Cough cough *thesaurus.com*

    • @decimation9780
      @decimation9780 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      HM Slav... *Cheeki Breeki intensifies.*

    • @sorryimsunny
      @sorryimsunny 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Me: uh.. Do you mean sla-
      TH-cam: *SHUT THE F*CK UP*
      Also TH-cam: *gets drunk when new video is posted*

    • @mayronsting5627
      @mayronsting5627 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      what is wrong with saying slave? or is it another word?

    • @Empressranda
      @Empressranda 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mayron Sting people get offended....

  • @Skystarry75
    @Skystarry75 3 ปีที่แล้ว +613

    Of note, for HM mules, prioritizing moves like Cut and Rock Smash is important because of their low base power. I find that Strength is a decent normal type move due to it's fairly decent base power. There's definitely better normal type moves out there, but it will do.

    • @goldenhydreigon4727
      @goldenhydreigon4727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Ngl, Cut and Rock Smash would be really good on Pokémon with Technician as the ability.
      I'm using a Rock Smash Ambipom in my current SoulSilver run, I should know.

    • @TheAuron32
      @TheAuron32 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@goldenhydreigon4727 so Rock smash goes to 60 base power and lowers defence on a pokemon with high attack... i like it dude :D

    • @IronHands17
      @IronHands17 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      In Pokémon blaze black, Strength is a 85 base power Rock type move, making it so much more usable

    • @TheChiog
      @TheChiog 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      In the early game, rock smash can be a pretty decent move. In Gen 4, for example. Teach it to a geodude and Mars' infamous Purugly won't give you any trouble. Geodude resists Purugly's stab and can also tank pursuit with his high defense. Rock smash hits super effective and can lower the defense.

  • @robinklos3003
    @robinklos3003 3 ปีที่แล้ว +223

    I think Linoon deserves at least some credit for it’s pick-up ability. While not directly helping out with it’s role as an HM mule, the free items do make it a lot less annoying to have it in your party

    • @mariojordan9543
      @mariojordan9543 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Wait, if Linoone aint the best HM mule who was it?
      Oh wait the video is a yesr old lol

    • @jasonkeith2832
      @jasonkeith2832 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +11

      ​@@mariojordan9543It feels like his system for choosing mons was based exclusively on which one learns the most HM moves and is available earlier, and not on actual practicality, because Linoone is actually the best land HM user in Hoenn everyone actually uses, and then they just get something like carvanha for the water HMs.

    • @defeatstatistics7413
      @defeatstatistics7413 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Late-game, Belly Drum+Strength Linoone is a helluva backup to have.

  • @ale13797
    @ale13797 3 ปีที่แล้ว +624

    HM mule, thats a really polite way for spelling "HM Slave"

  • @mudkitz
    @mudkitz 3 ปีที่แล้ว +233

    "Beast of Burden"
    Okay, I'm now calling my HM Slaves "Bob" from now on.

    • @jeffnubskin9164
      @jeffnubskin9164 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lol

    • @unversedhero6028
      @unversedhero6028 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Someone somewhere in the internet: "The proper PC term is HM Beast of Burden, HM Mule is derogatory to the Mule because it assumes that is the only reason for a Mules existence and that they are of no other use."

    • @tybuss6211
      @tybuss6211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Spread this term out we will bow call them HM BOBs of I will

    • @isolosis101
      @isolosis101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I had a bibarel in diamond and called it Bobarel

    • @Dr.Salter
      @Dr.Salter 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wow dude

  • @saranshsaluja5393
    @saranshsaluja5393 3 ปีที่แล้ว +127

    "Gen 4 is the most obvious."
    *Longest section of the video*

  • @reptillia1523
    @reptillia1523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +109

    Timestamps for each game
    Red, Blue, and Yellow: 2:40
    Gold, Silver, and Crystal: 5:38
    Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald: 7:08
    FireRed and LeafGreen: 9:17
    Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum: 11:07
    HeartGold and SoulSilver: 14:11
    Black and White: 15:35
    Black 2 and White 2: 17:33
    X and Y: 18:09
    OmegaRuby and AlphaSapphire: 19:02

    • @rpedro2002
      @rpedro2002 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Underrated Comment

    • @jeremyberrios1375
      @jeremyberrios1375 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks

    • @pineappleonpizza385
      @pineappleonpizza385 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Tysm! After I beat pokemon sapphire I'm gonna try black or white 2, and that was helpful.

    • @pola5392
      @pola5392 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      THANK YOU

    • @ShadowSkyX
      @ShadowSkyX 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      That's crazy gen 1 technically didn't have a pokemon that could learn multiple hm moves. Not that it mattered as I just spread the hms across the entire team. Easier that way and never needed a reason to switch. And when I figured out rock cave, didn't bother with flash again.

  • @eliasper2894
    @eliasper2894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    "Well, kids, what have we learned?"
    "The Psyduck line is the biggest slave- er, ass- um, mule of them all."
    "Very good!"

  • @jakeisepic1019
    @jakeisepic1019 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1792

    Mike: you probably shouldnt teach your starters hm's.
    7 yr old me with a swampert that knows surf, waterfall, dive

    • @lacyelmwood7386
      @lacyelmwood7386 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Same

    • @robertlupa8273
      @robertlupa8273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +89

      Same. I gave my Swampert Surf and Dive, but only until I got Waterfall. Then I caught a Lombre and un-learnt my starter Dive to make place for Ice Beam.

    • @aerospherology2001
      @aerospherology2001 3 ปีที่แล้ว +51

      Me with the Pikachu in Yellow that knows Flash (but also Thundershock, Thunderbolt, and Thunder)

    • @kippyxdd
      @kippyxdd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Swampert, surf waterfall , dive and rocksmash

    • @finnvaneekelen7740
      @finnvaneekelen7740 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      Jacob Micah honestly water HMS are good moves

  • @fariousdt1898
    @fariousdt1898 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Gen 1 (Blue, Red and Yellow)-
    Explanation: 2:40
    Straight To The Point:
    Blue and Yellow: 4:10 (Sandshrew)
    Red: 4:28 (Krabby)
    Gen 2 (Gold, Silver and Crystal)-
    Explanation:
    5:40
    Straight To The Point: 6:18 (Early Game - Paras, Late Game - Psyduck)
    Gen 3 (Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald; Fire Red and Leaf Green)
    Ruby ,Sapphire, Emerald:
    Explanation:
    7:11
    Straight To The Point:
    Sapphire and Emerald: 7:27 (Lombre)
    Ruby: 8:45 (Early Game- Nuzleaf, Late Game- Psyduck, Hon'ble Mention-Linoone)
    Fire Red and Leaf Green:
    Explanation: 9:20
    Straight To The Point: 10:09 (Nidoran, but for surf, evolve into Nidoking/queen or swap in for Lickatung or Krabby)
    Gen 4 (Diamond, Pearl and Platinum; HeartGold and SoulSilver)
    Platinum, Diamond, Pearl:
    Straight To The Point: 11:15 (Bibarel,1 pokemon with Surf,1 pokemon with defog)
    HeartGold, SoulSilver:
    Explanation: 14:14
    Straight To The Point: 14:27 (Early Game: Paras, Late Game: Psyduck, Golduck)
    Gen 5 (Black and White; Black 2 and White 2;)
    Black And White:
    Explanation: 15:40
    Straight To The Point: 16:10 (Early Game- Watchog; Cut, Strength and Surf: Cubchoo, Druddigon or Bouballant; Waterfall and Dive: Golduck (Strength and Flash too) )
    Black 2 and White 2:
    Explanation: 17:32
    Straight To The Point: 17:50 (Watchog and Golduck)
    Gen 6 (X and Y; Alpha Sapphire and Omega Ruby)
    X and Y:
    Explanation:
    18:10
    Straight To The Point: 18:26 (Bibarel)
    Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire:
    Explanation:
    19:04
    Straight To The Point: 19:14 (Omega Ruby: Nuzleaf, later swapped with Golduck, Alpha Sapphire: Lombre)

    • @speedwaggoooonnn8759
      @speedwaggoooonnn8759 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Im adding a comment for ya good effort

    • @lokatfaris
      @lokatfaris 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 😭

    • @chromebook315
      @chromebook315 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Now I can skip the video

    • @LufDem
      @LufDem 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I hate you

  • @r41n3raine2
    @r41n3raine2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +466

    Mikey: "It's a starter, you shouldn't use it as a hm mule!"
    Me: *Literally taught Fergailtor Surf, Waterfall, Cut and Whirpool while carrying me without a team* oh

    • @Buggboyy200
      @Buggboyy200 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      You monster.

    • @James-zr8vi
      @James-zr8vi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      Did the same for my Samurott. Except, Whirlpool was Razor Shell.

    • @iknowyoursearchhistory
      @iknowyoursearchhistory 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bro-

    • @roboknightt04
      @roboknightt04 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I did basically the same with my swampert

    • @r41n3raine2
      @r41n3raine2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      just a king dedede main I was a kid back then. That's why I struggled with the Pokemon League using only him (plus Lugia.)

  • @The707G8mer
    @The707G8mer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    “Your not going to use your starter as a hm mule”
    7 year old me: oh yes I will

    • @tybuss6211
      @tybuss6211 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Didn't we all do that I'm guilty for that

    • @lilyissad2314
      @lilyissad2314 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Still feel bad for my first ever blaziken 😂

    • @leslycruz5991
      @leslycruz5991 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Same 🤣🤣, my Empolion was full of HMs

    • @shadychandelure2602
      @shadychandelure2602 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Fools
      You see all of my pokemon had full hm moves

    • @crystallinegacha6714
      @crystallinegacha6714 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I still feel sorry for my poor swampert

  • @angryfarfetchd3015
    @angryfarfetchd3015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1464

    "The HM slaves have armed themselves"
    "I don't like that word"
    "HM?"
    "No, the... the S word"
    "Sorry, the Pokemon with jobs have armed themselves"

    • @jcb2009yt
      @jcb2009yt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Isnt that true

    • @xX_wiLLiam_Xx
      @xX_wiLLiam_Xx 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      K

    • @andrebotelho8987
      @andrebotelho8987 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      Ah yes a "thor ragnarok" reference. Well played

    • @captaindavid5849
      @captaindavid5849 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      LOL! Thor : Raganrok reference, isn't in?

    • @funtimefreddy4204
      @funtimefreddy4204 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      The S word... The aegislash?

  • @emperorpalpamemes4880
    @emperorpalpamemes4880 3 ปีที่แล้ว +76

    Would’ve liked it if HM mules were called “Beast of Burden” because then I would nickname them Bob.

  • @rosellia2860
    @rosellia2860 3 ปีที่แล้ว +262

    In Gen three, Tentacool and Tropius together can learn every HM in the game. Tentacool gets cut, surf, dive and waterfall, and Tropius gets fly, flash, rock smash and strength. Both can be found early in the game, with Tentacool being found with an old rod and Tropius on route 119, well before the end of the game. I was slightly disappointed to see my favorite HM duo omitted from the list...

    • @galatcs
      @galatcs 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jonathanforsum559 gen 3

    • @goldenhydreigon4727
      @goldenhydreigon4727 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Imagine using Tropius

    • @markthemusicman862
      @markthemusicman862 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      What about Linoone.

    • @rosellia2860
      @rosellia2860 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fernandoholanda5890 What do you mean? It's on Route 119 in the GBA games and on route 119 and 120 in the remakes.

    • @thewish6528
      @thewish6528 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@rosellia2860 umm but ur original comment says route 19 not route 119

  • @iamnotsure1351
    @iamnotsure1351 3 ปีที่แล้ว +353

    Normal people HM slave
    Michael, an intellectual, HM Mule

    • @ollie09_
      @ollie09_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      I feel like this comment might be most liked so I’m replying
      know what forget it
      Edit: wait actually don’t

    • @jcb2009yt
      @jcb2009yt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Mikey is the biggest brained big brain pokemon master

    • @cintronproductions9430
      @cintronproductions9430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Maybe he's using mule instead of slave to avoid demonitization and the wrath of boomers, Karens and Susan Wojwicki. XD

    • @cookiespark6189
      @cookiespark6189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Well now there is black lives matter

    • @dirandrous7682
      @dirandrous7682 3 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Considering the current state of the world, yeah a slave is a no no.

  • @andrewcha3940
    @andrewcha3940 3 ปีที่แล้ว +171

    "Having a Dragonite as a HM Mule would just be a waste of a Dragonite." Unless you're Dragon Trainer Lance, and have like 3 Dragonites. Lol

    • @ewanlangrell3455
      @ewanlangrell3455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Andrew Cha 3 ILLEGAL dagonites

    • @CatalinaEX
      @CatalinaEX 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      i've had so many dragoniyes in my life I might as well be lance's daughter

    • @Dynamic..
      @Dynamic.. 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      dragon trainer lance never heard of him the only lance ive heard of is bird keeper lance

  • @dravenmeyers7133
    @dravenmeyers7133 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    I honestly would say your hm mule doesn't even need to learn strength it's a powerful normal move that I see myself mostly using on physical pokemon for normal coverage

    • @notjosiah5283
      @notjosiah5283 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeah I used it on my bibarel in bdsp and it was a good move

    • @Squirtle_Squad_Supremacy
      @Squirtle_Squad_Supremacy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      True, especially in Gen 4 and behind since Return isn't an infinitely usable TM, which otherwise would be better.

    • @youtube-kit9450
      @youtube-kit9450 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Squirtle_Squad_Supremacy And Gen 5 and beyond, strength boulders stay down, meaning you could just have strength on a poké until you had moved the boulders, then replace it with the 20 BP stronger return. So yeah, Strength, Fly, Waterfall and Surf are probably the ones you don't really need a mule for.
      Even whirlpool is a water trapping move, might be useful.
      The egregious ones definitely are Cut, Rock Smash, the non-damaging ones (Flash and Defog) and Dive (Waterfall but no flinch and takes two turns).

  • @rickstube5299
    @rickstube5299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +114

    Everyone wondering why Mike says mule. The Real Thing:
    Mikey: Says HM mule.
    Also Mikey: Zooms out of the video.
    Also Mikey: Can I say the s word now?
    TH-cam pointing gun at his head: Don't you dare.

  • @supergamer2353
    @supergamer2353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +228

    Normal people: I use zigzagoon as my HM mule
    Me: who made a suicune as my HM mule

    • @KyleoftheViridianForest
      @KyleoftheViridianForest 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      oof

    • @dracolette8201
      @dracolette8201 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bruhhhh XD

    • @tinymicrowave6821
      @tinymicrowave6821 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Who the hell says “who made a suicune as my HM mule”

    • @bvd_vlvd
      @bvd_vlvd 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I used Croconaw in GSC
      No regrets

    • @what.380
      @what.380 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I made my water starter in x for the post game
      *No regrets any more bc it’s a library card*

  • @minermole101
    @minermole101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +58

    Literally everyone else in the world: HM slave
    Michael: HM mule

    • @deviousspawner3584
      @deviousspawner3584 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      TH-cam is a dark place

    • @hiraeth7877
      @hiraeth7877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      He's trying not to get demonitized I think

    • @cuno115
      @cuno115 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fantastic Flygon yea, we all know its slave

    • @markimoss9890
      @markimoss9890 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Michael HM sla-
      TH-cam: Mule

    • @minermole101
      @minermole101 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hiraeth7877 Fair enough

  • @nuddelmann2988
    @nuddelmann2988 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    One of my favorite things about this channel is how beginner-friendly it is. I feel like Michael is very good at explaining things in a very simple way

  • @demicantthink8401
    @demicantthink8401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    "Optional HMs"
    Fly: *hides behind surf*

  • @calebgood4966
    @calebgood4966 3 ปีที่แล้ว +272

    Everyone always asks "Who's the HM Mule?"
    Not "How's the HM Mule?"

    • @RRTR4Evr
      @RRTR4Evr 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bidoof 'boutta get even more moody.

    • @marcysDonutHoledChest
      @marcysDonutHoledChest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      *This says a lot about society*

    • @Pablo-yu9mc
      @Pablo-yu9mc 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      The HM mule is fucking dead because I needed to revive my Pokémon

    • @rainbowthedragoncat6768
      @rainbowthedragoncat6768 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@calebgood4966 Bede oof

    • @Oswald-yw6wt
      @Oswald-yw6wt 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Cries in bidoof

  • @sadboy-kun
    @sadboy-kun 3 ปีที่แล้ว +195

    Bibarel: *Is the best HM slave on Gen 4.
    Bibarel: I AM STILL GOD.

    • @bibarel5097
      @bibarel5097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      obviously...

    • @bigpigman4205
      @bigpigman4205 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Bidoof is God, not bibarel

    • @leahluostarinen
      @leahluostarinen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yep Bibarel is still a god to anyone XD

    • @f1shgaming522
      @f1shgaming522 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bigpigman4205 is correct bibarel is the mule and bidoof is the trainer

    • @peedwagon8870
      @peedwagon8870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      HM master*

  • @EclipseFanSilvr
    @EclipseFanSilvr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Me with my team of only water types: *laughs in hm coverage*

    • @gachashady1172
      @gachashady1172 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      lmao same I had ducklett learn fly so I wouldnt have to backtrack.

    • @chalkydusty
      @chalkydusty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Cries in type disadvantages

    • @e_is_for_existential_crisis
      @e_is_for_existential_crisis 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      What does that mean?
      It means he's scared of grass types
      No I'm not
      Bulbasaur , nuzleaf
      Stop it your scaring him!

  • @TheCoolerReaper
    @TheCoolerReaper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Gallade: I can learn the most moves, what about you.
    Mew: hold my lemonade

    • @goldenhydreigon4727
      @goldenhydreigon4727 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dragonite: Allow me to join Mew.
      Empoleon: *[sobs in flightless bird]*

    • @RealPhoenixFlight
      @RealPhoenixFlight 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gallade is my ace pokemon

    • @AbbasAlSouroush
      @AbbasAlSouroush 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@RealPhoenixFlight me with my dragonite:- haha dual wingbeat go brr

    • @pietrobatista8905
      @pietrobatista8905 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Smeargle

    • @_crunchy_napkins_7306
      @_crunchy_napkins_7306 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Empoleon actually has pretty good Move and TM coverage

  • @blakdeth
    @blakdeth 3 ปีที่แล้ว +261

    Me when I played earlier games:
    "I'll teach the hm to whoever because I was only gonna need two slots for its strongest stab moves anyway"
    Me in recent games:
    "If only I could teach my toxapex 5 moves"

    • @ivory7525
      @ivory7525 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Do an ash's snorlax

    • @tofuuuuuuuuuuuuu
      @tofuuuuuuuuuuuuu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dandruff02 Even better, he has 6 moves

    • @Musasensei1674
      @Musasensei1674 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      yeah
      toxapex moveset i need:
      toxic
      baneful bunker
      toxic spikes
      recover
      scald

    • @carnage8381
      @carnage8381 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Musasensei1674 me too kid

    • @tofuuuuuuuuuuuuu
      @tofuuuuuuuuuuuuu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@Musasensei1674 Why do you need Toxic and Toxic Spikes on the same Pokemon

  • @nyan.neko__3392
    @nyan.neko__3392 3 ปีที่แล้ว +594

    Ok but “HM Beast-of-Burden,” while more annoying to say, sounds _so_ much cooler than “HM Mule”

  • @kombokhan
    @kombokhan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    Imagine catching the most mythic pokemon just to name it HM Mew 😂

    • @japanpanda2179
      @japanpanda2179 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mew would actually be amazing as an HM mule if you didn't have to go to the move deleter to remove them. Just teach Mew whichever move you're about to use in the last slot, leaving 3 slots for battle moves, and you can even teach Mew Roost or some other TM to replace the HM.

    • @questionmarkquestionmarkques
      @questionmarkquestionmarkques 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      mewl

    • @PRAISENOBEASTHAN
      @PRAISENOBEASTHAN 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mewle

    • @unitds27-delta
      @unitds27-delta ปีที่แล้ว

      HM Mewl

  • @IM_7031
    @IM_7031 3 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I always teach Surf, Fly and Strength to my main team cause they are good moves. Waterfall is also better than Surf in some cases like with Swampert cause its a physical attacker. The only HM that i deem useless is Flash cause its literally just a permanent Sand Attack. As for Cut, it should be base 60 power at least.

    • @morrigankasa570
      @morrigankasa570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Cut is useful for games without Return or Secret Power on Pokemon that can't learn Strength.
      In Gen 1 I always taught Beedrill Cut because in general I like all my Pokemon to have at least 1 general purpose offense Normal move. As for Flash I actually have used it in playthroughs against strong opponents to weaken them to avoid getting destroyed.

    • @ruukinen
      @ruukinen 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@morrigankasa570 Cut would be fine if it wasn't normal type move. Grass or heck even poison or whatever. Almost every pokemon that can learn cut can just also learn body slam or return.

    • @morrigankasa570
      @morrigankasa570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ruukinen but in generations that don't have either of those 2 options Cut as Normal is fine. A general purpose damaging Normal move is great.

    • @ruukinen
      @ruukinen 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@morrigankasa570 It's not though since anyone who can learn cut also usually has better level up moves than cut. Slash for example.

    • @morrigankasa570
      @morrigankasa570 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ruukinen Slash isn't as accurate as Cut and many Grass types in games without Return or Secret Power that can learn Cut that's pretty much the only damaging Normal move.

  • @cdoggo3352
    @cdoggo3352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +350

    I see, not using “slave” in the title and first minute to not get demonetized?

    • @MrPenetroso
      @MrPenetroso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Basically

    • @MrEntinen
      @MrEntinen 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      XD

    • @hatsunemikufortnite
      @hatsunemikufortnite 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      its not just demonitization, its also respect

    • @nativepredator8803
      @nativepredator8803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@hatsunemikufortnite respect for what? A pixilated not real pokemon?

    • @cdoggo3352
      @cdoggo3352 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@nativepredator8803 i think he/she is talking about BLM

  • @jakesvgc
    @jakesvgc 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1739

    Just realized he called it HM Mule so he could stay monetized. What a world we live in.

    • @saibudaraju2103
      @saibudaraju2103 3 ปีที่แล้ว +200

      I mean the term slave does usually refer to people of color usually so it's not the best term to be using. I actually like the term HM Mule. I've never heard it before this video and I'm gonna use it more now. Mule at least emphasizes that it's carrying the burden as it's job and because it's a resilient Pokemon with high endurance. Not because it's been caught and forced to do what we tell it.
      I'm sure this might be a part of the reason why Gamefreak introduced Pokejobs.

    • @ashaire6807
      @ashaire6807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

      Also cuz Slave isnt a word you should really use casually like you would with HM mule

    • @unknownk2232
      @unknownk2232 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Oh yea facts he did

    • @ashaire6807
      @ashaire6807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Cuddly Savage Sure, but how often do you see or hear of slaves that are not people of color?

    • @mking199
      @mking199 3 ปีที่แล้ว +199

      @@ashaire6807 All the time. You realize America isn't the whole world, right?

  • @musicaltrill2138
    @musicaltrill2138 3 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    Mikey: you’re not going to use feraligator as an HM mule, it’s a starter.
    9 year old me playing my first Pokémon game: ooh my starter can earn cut!

  • @mihail7223
    @mihail7223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    In gen 3 i personally used Sableye as an hm MULE with Flash, Cut, Rocksmash and Dig (which has an out-of-battle use too) because by being a ghost type, it has a small chance when switching it just to tank a move (to heal one strong pokemon) to resist it, if it is normal or fight type. PLUS, it is found very early on in the cave before the 2nd gym, and it can be found at Sky Pillar at a relatively high level... :))

  • @_JustAnotherKid__
    @_JustAnotherKid__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    "Best HM Mule in pokemon games"
    Me, an intellectual: *Laughs in Horses and Donkeys*

    • @jcb2009yt
      @jcb2009yt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      DONKEEEEYYY

    • @olly_lmao
      @olly_lmao 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Me: *laughs in finding out what a mule is because of Minecraft*

    • @ollie09_
      @ollie09_ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      donk E

    • @snapclub8751
      @snapclub8751 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      😂😂😂

    • @cintronproductions9430
      @cintronproductions9430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      BURRO!

  • @potatoqueen5248
    @potatoqueen5248 3 ปีที่แล้ว +268

    Mikey avoiding the phrase “HM Slave” so as to not be demonetized.

    • @beta511ee4
      @beta511ee4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How does it violate the monetization policies?

    • @ReventonSpeed
      @ReventonSpeed 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

      @Skeeter Mania It's a word that YT's algorithm detects and blacklists, if you use it you're more at risk to get demonetized. Welcome to 2020, it's stupid.

    • @kevingb6778
      @kevingb6778 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ReventonSpeed wow really

    • @13thKingMu
      @13thKingMu 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@ReventonSpeed yep,most of my favorite videos been banned unless i use my secondary google account to watch and both of my google account that i chose is year 2004 which is stupid

    • @arnelarenas1833
      @arnelarenas1833 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thi-Antra Chirasarn
      Unless maybe it’s a popular news channel
      Like bbc news?
      Idk

  • @nonenonea5523
    @nonenonea5523 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Mew: can learn all 4 HMs you need in gen 1.

  • @rickstube5299
    @rickstube5299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

    Mikey: Bibarel is the best hm mule.
    Me when 7: Used bibarel as the head 'mon of the team and taught my accidentally shiny empoleon all the HMS.
    Me now when I realise the rarity of shinies: I F*CKED UP.

    • @davisvoelzke8011
      @davisvoelzke8011 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Aren’t starters shiny locked?

    • @Darkheartfries250
      @Darkheartfries250 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@davisvoelzke8011 not the starters in old gens. I think only gen 8 has shiny locked starters

    • @adibalabharat8247
      @adibalabharat8247 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🧢

  • @atulvadlamani2975
    @atulvadlamani2975 3 ปีที่แล้ว +201

    I feel like strength is underrated. I don't remember how long it has been a base 80 100 acc normal move but I have used it for a reliable strong move in multiple playthroughs.

    • @idkwhyihaveyt8686
      @idkwhyihaveyt8686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Extreme speed is just better

    • @aissamelazhary3247
      @aissamelazhary3247 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@idkwhyihaveyt8686 what about before e speed

    • @PikaSwamps
      @PikaSwamps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +43

      @Crypto 2
      Exactly, since Extreme Speed is not learned by many Pokémon and is usually only learn late game.

    • @PikaSwamps
      @PikaSwamps 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      @Cuhong Herico
      Extreme Speed is rare and late game.

    • @Bear0601
      @Bear0601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Crypto 2 body slam, just as strong and can paralyze. Or slash which isn’t as strong but high crit ratio is nice. And return in later games which is base 102 power at max friendship which will most likely happen pretty quickly. But strength is still a decent normal type move with the convenience of being able to move rock or boulders with out a needed hm slave.

  • @saraldwivedi
    @saraldwivedi 3 ปีที่แล้ว +145

    Mew:I am a legendary Poke-. Me: Come on you’ll be HM slave

    • @kombokhan
      @kombokhan 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Mew huh? Must be short for Mewle because that's what you are now

    • @thewoolooherder5918
      @thewoolooherder5918 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Travis Fitch Mewle=Mule

    • @pierrederonet8478
      @pierrederonet8478 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Please change that word to Mule

    • @cresenciozachary1011
      @cresenciozachary1011 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@pierrederonet8478 whyyyyyy?

    • @eyegon5304
      @eyegon5304 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TH-cam: YOU DARE DEFY ME MORTAL!?

  • @jicao
    @jicao 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Let’s go eevee: *we use eevee as our HM mule*

  • @PreppyNina2
    @PreppyNina2 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "Ah yes we need sixteen badges to get rock climb in gen four in Heart Gold and Soul Silver" lol XD 😂😂😂

  • @fortniteprofessional4727
    @fortniteprofessional4727 3 ปีที่แล้ว +156

    Bibarel-He swim the water, he cut tree, but most importantly, he break the rock with his long beaver teeth.

  • @dreikorg2873
    @dreikorg2873 3 ปีที่แล้ว +103

    I've literally never heard it called mule, but an HM Slave lmao

    • @GoinGreninja
      @GoinGreninja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      He's trying to be advertiser friendly?

    • @thatoneguyontheinternet4639
      @thatoneguyontheinternet4639 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Slave is a no no word, and he's barely getting any ads anyway

    • @vulturee7338
      @vulturee7338 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He just changed it do to recent events .

    • @LonesHit150
      @LonesHit150 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @My1xT
      @My1xT 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      well political overcorrectness sux

  • @phoenixmason4101
    @phoenixmason4101 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    In Gen 3 I always use Linoone until the water section because it has the added benefit of having Pickup to get you items

  • @caseywalker6139
    @caseywalker6139 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I do typically look for an HM smule with surf or fly bc I rarely am not playing a monotype run. If i can settle for one HM and 5 mono i do. This is why i was ecstatic when peliper appeared in gen 3 bc you could throw both "convenience" hms in one slot and traverse the map just fine with your full electric team or whatever

  • @sreeramramesh4634
    @sreeramramesh4634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Mew and flash : *exists*
    Mikey : *I am gonna act like I didn't see that*

  • @CharstarAlmighty
    @CharstarAlmighty 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    Strength is such a decently strong move that I usually don't mind having it around either, which means Cut is the only problem in most games.

    • @blindgirluk1845
      @blindgirluk1845 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @Kev.in1997
      @Kev.in1997 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      If return didn't exist... strength would be a nice move

    • @smileysolar3940
      @smileysolar3940 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I always used strength for my Snorlax.

    • @Maplekittycity
      @Maplekittycity 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same as rock climb. With so many HM's and it being a decent move I see no problem having it on a main mon for coverage.

    • @marcysDonutHoledChest
      @marcysDonutHoledChest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I remember giving Strength to some of the team members on my team, like my Venusaur in X, My Quagsire in Silver and my Stoutland in Black 2

  • @segarrarios
    @segarrarios 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'm upset you didn't pick Marill for gen 3. He appears on all 3 games and learns all water HMs, rock smash and strength. It can be obtained before the 3rd badge and if you ignored flash and cut, just like I did, you could finish the whole game with just a Marill and your main pokemon knowing fly and surf.

  • @yoshboo4148
    @yoshboo4148 3 ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Micheal, can you react to “The best Pokemon game you never played” by Jaiden Animations?

    • @corvidcreaturesartandanimation
      @corvidcreaturesartandanimation 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes he needs to do that (her video was amazing)

    • @Jellyman4
      @Jellyman4 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol I JUST finished watching that video cause it was right above this in the watch later...

    • @AlmostTenors
      @AlmostTenors 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He probably already watched it, like the nuzzlocke one

    • @yoshboo4148
      @yoshboo4148 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Wanna Tube I know that he could have already watch it, but I just hope he hasn’t watch it yet

    • @danx8285
      @danx8285 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yesss

  • @FengNirothar
    @FengNirothar 3 ปีที่แล้ว +418

    How many people teach their main team HMs evenly so you can just go anywhere without having to put a team member in the PC to play the game? That's what I do XD

    • @gabby2868
      @gabby2868 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      That’s what I do as well, I honestly never knew people specific Pokémon they taught the HMs to like an HM mule! The things you learn haha

    • @ArthurTRead
      @ArthurTRead 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I do that as well

    • @hunterchewning6725
      @hunterchewning6725 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I do too.

    • @jamesdinius7769
      @jamesdinius7769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +37

      Me too. Pokemon games aren't hard enough to require a full moveset. 3 good moves and an HM are fine. Also, surf, fly, and to a lesser extent strength are staple attacks.

    • @intensellylit4100
      @intensellylit4100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had pokemon I planned to use until I didn't and taught them all the HMS they could learn

  • @sir.zermaroon3894
    @sir.zermaroon3894 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    I love how he says "To make the Snorlax move" instead of "to wake it up and let it attack and partly squish your team

  • @nazra1127
    @nazra1127 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    on the topic of defog in gen 4, you can actually use weather moves like sunny day to remove defog, so that one can be removed if you use weather teams

  • @MadnessOpus
    @MadnessOpus 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For the second HM mule in Diamond/Pearl/Platinum (so besides Bibarel), use Finneon/Lumineon. It can learn Surf, Waterfall, Defog and an optional Flash, and thus fills in all the required HMs that Bibarel has no option to learn. You can catch it near Valley Windworks with Good Rod.

  • @ExtremeAce
    @ExtremeAce 3 ปีที่แล้ว +125

    Well, I would classify Waterfall to be also one of those "Strong moves" along with Strength, but yeah it makes a lot more sense to have more coverage than having two water type moves, but still you can teach these moves to a battling Pokemon

    • @silv2309
      @silv2309 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Stinking poliwrath on Hala’s elite four team in Moon spammed Waterfall and nearly cost me the match

    • @Bear0601
      @Bear0601 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      For physical water types waterfall is definitely useful, but most water types are special so that probably why he didn’t mention it

    • @jamesdinius7769
      @jamesdinius7769 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@Bear0601 Except it's a special move in gens 2 and 3.

    • @haydenschroer8535
      @haydenschroer8535 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ok

    • @igorg5876
      @igorg5876 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same, I used a sharpedo and crawdaunt and taught them surf because it is a strong stab physical move. I agree with then

  • @sreeramramesh4634
    @sreeramramesh4634 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    Lombre :* The hm slave*
    Bibarel : * The cooler hm slave*

    • @hiraeth7877
      @hiraeth7877 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mew: Allow me to introduce my self

    • @LowkeyJouta
      @LowkeyJouta 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Golduck: Hello there

    • @ewanlangrell3455
      @ewanlangrell3455 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bibarel: grows wings so they can fly up to number one

  • @slevinchannel7589
    @slevinchannel7589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Lotad and Bidoof are very cute.
    With all the memes, i think
    people have forgotten that
    a lot actually find those little ones
    actually really cute.

  • @generalwd40
    @generalwd40 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    As a HM mule, in firered/leafgreen, I like Meowth, nature boosting speed, ability (Pickup for item) hm Cut, hm Flash, pay day (for cash), snore (lead sleeper).

  • @halfmartin8233
    @halfmartin8233 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Michael: Paras for gen 2.
    Everyone else: WALCC MASTER FURRET

    • @MerkhVision
      @MerkhVision 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Exactly! I clicked on this video expecting Furret but was disappointed it didn’t get a mention :/

  • @roarofgoomy
    @roarofgoomy 3 ปีที่แล้ว +158

    “Surf and fly are good attacking moves!”
    **sad strength noises**

    • @wegs1756
      @wegs1756 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      sad waterfall noises

    • @voidistrash5040
      @voidistrash5040 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I always teach my starter strength it’s a pretty good move for battle

    • @unfunnyyenjen3611
      @unfunnyyenjen3611 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Sad dive noises

    • @richraichu1370
      @richraichu1370 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      waterfall is good too but I will rather teach my starter surf(ig its not feraligetr) cuz i need to use it more frequently
      and also strength is non stab for attacking pokemons(normal types aint common attacker) u cant use it for coverage,and body slam/extreme speed simply outclasses it

    • @ewanlangrell3455
      @ewanlangrell3455 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Richraichu sad bibaril noises

  • @KeepCalmAndCarrieOn1
    @KeepCalmAndCarrieOn1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I don't think he mentions it, but I non-ironically loved Linoone. Once I randomly found a shiny one before I even knew what shines were really, and he was part of the team. He had surf, headbutt, strength, and rock smash, or something like that.

  • @johnstudent6968
    @johnstudent6968 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I always taught my gyarados waterfall and strength. Those HMs synergize well with the stats and role. Also, waterfall was the strongest physical water move for quite a while.

  • @SethColby69
    @SethColby69 3 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    michael calling it "hm mule" because he doesn't wanna get his video demonetized for saying hm "slave"

    • @Ashwhisper99
      @Ashwhisper99 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Yep.

    • @jgilly0
      @jgilly0 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Seth Colby has the biggest brain-

    • @beefiestsurprise269
      @beefiestsurprise269 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Well I guess that makes sense now.

    • @smgofdvld
      @smgofdvld 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@ShinyMew76 dude this is a Pokémon video at least save it for a political video

    • @phoenixblade8315
      @phoenixblade8315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      PC culture at its finest

  • @jacksonmas1306
    @jacksonmas1306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +74

    "Best HM Mule"
    Zigzagoon and Bidoof: *why do we hear zigdoof music*

    • @jcb2009yt
      @jcb2009yt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Haha

    • @gunnarfranzen9166
      @gunnarfranzen9166 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Lol

    • @codycoye6412
      @codycoye6412 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Zigzagoon deserves better!!

    • @alexchan1948
      @alexchan1948 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Mikey didn’t even make zigzagoon the hoenn mule😂

    • @jacksonmas1306
      @jacksonmas1306 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@alexchan1948 thats disrespectful.

  • @thenerdbeast7375
    @thenerdbeast7375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Even though Bibarel was my HM Mule he was also one of my main team battlers because of Bibarel's typing it can actually use the HMs in battle effectively! He achieved victories and pulled his weight against Roark, Fantina, Byron, Candice, Bertha, Flint and even Cynthia!

    • @gachashady1172
      @gachashady1172 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      lmao I used nothing but normal types like bibarel against fantina but I rigged them with element type moves so she could barely land hits and I could attack at leisure. I honestly enjoy occasionally trolling the NPCs in battle XD

  • @Kevin-gg2bl
    @Kevin-gg2bl 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I think Strength should be added to your Surf/Fly exception list, for Generation 1 and 2. Yes you get Body Slam, but for one pokemon. For quite a few Pokemon, I often had Strength as a basic damaging move. Maybe there are better options, but with six Pokemon and such a low amount of moves to go around, Strength seems a solid choice, you'll likely have it on someone

  • @mae.draws__
    @mae.draws__ 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    He’s back!! Hopefully you were able to sort things out on the break man, I missed your content :)

  • @Luisitodlranchon
    @Luisitodlranchon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +57

    I love how Michael just pops up lifting his head up to start his video’s and over that he sounds like like the son of a Pokémon coach.

    • @chaosstorm0967
      @chaosstorm0967 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      And the dead, lifeless, uncertain "Gotta catch em aaaaaalll" after an awkward pause at the end of every video.

    • @Luisitodlranchon
      @Luisitodlranchon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I wanna say no... but at the same time yes?

    • @wallybrown1341
      @wallybrown1341 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@chaosstorm0967 Absolutely beautiful and iconic.

  • @travishomewood8657
    @travishomewood8657 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My first time playing Platinum was my first ever main series Shiny pokemon, and it was none other than Bidoof. I was super happy I was actually able to use the shiny for important things.

  • @jesuscepticeye6032
    @jesuscepticeye6032 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm pretty sure that you can have poliwrath as an HM mule in gen1 remakes, because I did. It can learn all water HMs, rock smash and strength, you can easily get poliwhirl by fishing and immediately evolve with water stone

  • @JMascarenhas
    @JMascarenhas 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

    “We just call it hm mule because it’s easier to say than hm beast of burden”
    Why not hm
    Beast
    Of
    Burden
    So hm bob

    • @ewanlangrell3455
      @ewanlangrell3455 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Trash Panda HM BOB HM BOB HM BOB HM BOB

    • @truetratty
      @truetratty 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ewanlangrell3455 Blend them and get hmbob

    • @ewanlangrell3455
      @ewanlangrell3455 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Randomizer Man ok sooooooo HMBOBHMBOBHMBOB

    • @jkc-l8978
      @jkc-l8978 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hitmonbob

    • @finnvaneekelen7740
      @finnvaneekelen7740 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Trash Panda hbobm
      Bobm
      Bobem

  • @Seismitoad3
    @Seismitoad3 3 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Me: Dive, dive into the mem-
    Michael: Dive, dive into the be-
    Also me: aahhh, it's been a long day...

    • @xdimension8258
      @xdimension8258 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yes, dive into the memes.
      Speaking of which, June’s ASPITPIAY episode still hasn’t happened...

  • @poda05
    @poda05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love the inflection this guy uses for his voiceovers. It reminds me of how RuPaul announces a challenge on Drag Race.

  • @stephen7862
    @stephen7862 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for this video, I’m getting back into Pokemon, and I can’t stand being forced to use moves, so this list helped.

  • @jaceclegg530
    @jaceclegg530 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    “You can’t really use Dragonite as an HM Slave”. I guess my Dragonite in Fire Red with Surf, Fly, Strength, and Waterfall doesn’t count then.

    • @waffledoctor87
      @waffledoctor87 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      My FRLG hm slave is Poliwrath, but I mostly just use Surf and Fly which Suicune and Charizard cover

    • @kutlachakela
      @kutlachakela 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      fire red doesn't have waterfall

    • @iryspichu
      @iryspichu 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Guess my W2 level 80 Dragonite with Fly, Surf, Waterfall, and Dive doesn't count either.

    • @nerdsjvgamer1917
      @nerdsjvgamer1917 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@kutlachakela it has in the postgame

    • @aehrol46
      @aehrol46 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      So you'd go that far just for an HM mule?

  • @menousauvage
    @menousauvage 3 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    I typically don't hold back for my hm slave with Strenght considering its a 80 power 100% accuracy, its decent enough to be used as a move in a playtrough

  • @sebastianaliandkulche
    @sebastianaliandkulche ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is a really good video. It makes the games way more enjoyable. Thanks!

  • @atharvaaraj4318
    @atharvaaraj4318 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Michael I started watching your videos from last week and your videos are so much amazing. I never got bored by watching your videos. And the main thing is that I never skipped a single second of your video except of those sponsorship ads btw lots of love

  • @treybrzezowski3259
    @treybrzezowski3259 3 ปีที่แล้ว +67

    Me: Grabs Bibarel close for its safety, "Don't talk to me or my son ever again." Back in the day my Bibarel finished off Cynthia after hours of repeat tries.

    • @SirenPandaSabo
      @SirenPandaSabo 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Nice

    • @Hmmm777
      @Hmmm777 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Imagine you used your Hm pokemon to beat Cynthia

    • @treybrzezowski3259
      @treybrzezowski3259 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Hmmm777 It wasn't, I used multiple pokemon for HMs, Diamond was my first game and, not knowing how stats worked and put Surf AND Waterfall on My Started Empoleon and didn't put them on Bibarel, it only ever had cut and I'd long since replaced it by the time I beat Cynthia.

    • @Junirules360
      @Junirules360 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Teacher : Class this is why we say-
      Class: We know Arceus is weaker than bidoof

    • @norsegoat1408
      @norsegoat1408 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Bibarel is awesome

  • @bibarel5097
    @bibarel5097 3 ปีที่แล้ว +263

    Of course i'm the best HM sla- i mean mule in Sinnoh and Kalos...
    *...after all everyone used me just for that purpose :)...*

    • @liamimmanuellumod2197
      @liamimmanuellumod2197 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Poor Bibarel

    • @kitchencrab7952
      @kitchencrab7952 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Bidoff better

    • @cintronproductions9430
      @cintronproductions9430 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Bibarel, you are so much more than that! You have Moody! After a few boosts, you can take down any Pokémon! If people just see you as a worthless pack mule, then they're wrong with a capital W.

    • @giridharanp2705
      @giridharanp2705 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Lighten up, you are so unique! You are one of the few pokemon who gets the ability moody. And you have a veeery rare ability in simple! Better yet you are the only simple pokemon to have 2 priority moves! One swords dance and sweep!

    • @animecoffin8660
      @animecoffin8660 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I didnt so...yeeee

  • @mesa176750
    @mesa176750 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I still feel that Linoone is superior for the Hoenn games due to the pick up ability.

    • @znspyder
      @znspyder ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Linoone picking up endgame items like taking out a candy store lol

  • @spencerbowman5658
    @spencerbowman5658 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    One other thing on Linoone is that it has the ability pickup, so you periodically get items to go along with the hm slots it absorbs

  • @RyuzakiTaiyou
    @RyuzakiTaiyou 3 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Guess who's back, back again, Mickey's back, tell a friend.

  • @explodezluvsu7872
    @explodezluvsu7872 3 ปีที่แล้ว +66

    “Hm slave “
    Me: No no no. *MULE*

  • @justinfrost7970
    @justinfrost7970 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    In platinum, my mule was bidoof. No surprise there. However, I did not swap out bibarel when I got to the elite four. I beat the sinnoh elite four and cynthia with 5 slots on my team and a bibarel in the caboose. That is a pokemon win in my book

  • @banan9377
    @banan9377 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    After watching and doing my own Gen I speedruns I'd say that the best mule is Paras or Oddish.
    Their only purpose is Cut.
    Paras can be obtained in Rock Tunnel and if you don't encounter one you get an Oddish. Cut is the most important since you need it to get to Surge and you need it early game. Strength is technically only needed for Victory Road, but Strength is also a pretty decent move similar to Fly and Surf, but even then you can get a Lapras for free that can learn Strength (and Surf) if you really need an additional mule.

  • @7evenXY
    @7evenXY 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Mikey avoiding the phrase “HM Slave”

  • @xhomiegreninjax137
    @xhomiegreninjax137 3 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    I've never heard anyone call it an HM Mule.

    • @jcb2009yt
      @jcb2009yt 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Only intellectuals, like mikey, call them hm mules.

    • @GoinGreninja
      @GoinGreninja 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      He's gotta stay advertiser friendly somehow!

    • @darknesswave100
      @darknesswave100 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Would you rather him say slave and get demonitized and people get butthurt over it?

    • @KyleoftheViridianForest
      @KyleoftheViridianForest 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Neither have I

    • @bluefireplayz7102
      @bluefireplayz7102 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@jcb2009yt I don't really think he's an intellectual he suppoted Jubilee blindly when she said some really bad things

  • @Kambyday
    @Kambyday ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The best 2 hm mules in RSE are
    Lombre for surf,flash,waterfall and dive
    Tropius for cut,fly,strength and rock smash
    These are obtained before the use of their respective HMs except for flash but you can just go through the dark

  • @Nasi.Lemak.
    @Nasi.Lemak. 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Michael: hm mule is easier than hm beast of burden
    me: hm bob

  • @sainathsannake891
    @sainathsannake891 3 ปีที่แล้ว +100

    “Greetings , Pokéfans ! Michael here "
    I missed those words

  • @walker4745
    @walker4745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +119

    Does anyone else think it’s weird that Lickitung and Miltank can’t learn flash or is that just me...

    • @casparbergliez1489
      @casparbergliez1489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Imagine how many kids read that and the joke went over their heads XD

    • @GaymerMajor
      @GaymerMajor 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      what about machamp?

    • @kutlachakela
      @kutlachakela 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@casparbergliez1489 it just happened to me

    • @urkerab
      @urkerab 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Well Lombre, a Grass-type, can't learn Cut...

    • @walker4745
      @walker4745 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ahmet M. Cerrah Shoot missed opportunity lmao

  • @stevenwoodward2702
    @stevenwoodward2702 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    HM 4 is a solid move as well. 80 power 100% accurate. I generally run in every play through a good physical normal which knows strength. Slash is much better but not for slower normal types when you try to 1hit

  • @goldenyoshistar1
    @goldenyoshistar1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First time I played Platinum, I did make Empoleon learn HM moves Cut, Rock Smash, Surf, and WaterFall. Which looking back at it now, I was a complete noob.