How to Get Fly in Pokémon Crystal

Last Updated: September 3, 2020

HM02, or Fly, is one of the most important HMs a Pokémon can have, since you can go to any destinations (with Pokémon Centers) that you have been through with only the cost of a Pokémon learning the move Fly. If you are tired of walking or swimming around everywhere, then keep reading.

Steps

1
Head to Cianwood City. Cianwood City is an island city. The the only way you can get there is by swimming or flying (and in this case you can't).
- Try surfing over to Cianwood with a Pokémon that has the move Surf. Start from Olivine City to the far left of the lighthouse to start surfing.
- Stock up on Repels when you Surf or else you'll encounter a lot of Magikarp and Tentacool!
- Try battling the trainers around the water for more experience points to beat the Cianwood Gym Leader, Chuck.
- When you get to Cianwood, you'll need to battle Eusine. He'll come by if you go to the upper part of Cianwood.
2
Go into the gym. It is Chuck's gym, and he is a Fighting-type gym leader. Clear out any of the trainer battles and make sure you have a Pokémon with Strength to move the boulders.

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3
Defeat Chuck and earn the fifth Johto badge.
- Chuck has a Primeape and Poliwrath. Primeape is a Fighting type, level 27. It has Leer, Rage, Karate Chop, and Fury Swipes. Poliwrath is a Water and Fighting-type, level 30. Poliwrath has Hypnosis, Mind Reader, Surf, and DynamicPunch.
- Try bringing in a Psychic or Flying-type for both of them, or Electric or Grass-type for Chuck's Poliwrath.
- Use status inflicting moves such as Paralysis, Poison, Burn, Freeze, or Sleep on them.
- Bring in items to the battle like Super Potions and Awakenings!
4
Walk back outside and you will see a lady outside the gym. Talk to her.
- She will explain to you that she is Chuck's wife.
- She will give you an item as a reward for beating her husband, and guess what? It's the HM for Fly!
5
Teach Fly to a Pokémon and enjoy!

Community Q&A

Question

How do I get surf in Pokemon Crystal?

Hagukanan

Top Answerer

In Ectruteak City, there is a building with trainers wearing kimonos inside. Defeat all of them, and the owner of the house will give you surf.