HM changes:
– HM moves no longer require badges to be used outside of battle
– HMs are available in both regions, with the exception of Whirlpool and Waterfall
– NPCs will give you the HMs if you have enough badges
– Badge requirements are different per region to encourage traveling between the two
– Since most blocking cut trees have been removed, cut is only used for shortcuts and secrets
– Fly can be used to fly between the two regions directly (press left/right on the fly map)
– Having visited an area is no longer a requirement to fly to it
- Indigo Plateau and New Cinnabar Island however must be visited at least once.
Locations:
Cut:
– Johto: Charcoal Kiln (2 badges)
– Kanto: Route 2 Gate (2 badges)
Surf:
– Johto: Dance Theater (4 badges)
– Kanto: Safari Warden’s House (0 badges)
Strength:
– Johto: Olivine Cafe (0 badges)
– Kanto: Vermilion Port (4 badges)
Fly:
– Johto: Cianwood City (3 badges)
– Kanto: Route 16 House (3 badges)
Flash:
– Johto: Sprout Tower 1F (1 badges)
– Kanto: Route 10 Center (1 badges)
Whirlpool:
– Johto: Dragon’s Den (2 badges or Risingbadge to enter Dragon’s Den)
Waterfall:
– Johto: Ice Path (0 badges)