| Pokémon | Why It’s a Great Choice | |---------|--------------------------| | | Massive Attack, Intimidate ability, and STAB bonus. Easily caught as Magikarp. | | Empoleon | Your starter can learn it. Mixed attacking stats work fine, but physical Empoleon is viable. | | Floatzel | Very fast and strong Attack. Great for in-game speed runs. | | Bibarel | The HM slave king. Can learn Waterfall, Surf, Rock Climb, and Strength at once. | | Azumarill | Huge Power doubles its Attack. Waterfall becomes a nuke. |
If you’ve been exploring the Sinnoh region in Pokémon Platinum , you’ve likely noticed several roaring waterfalls blocking your path to rare items, hidden areas, and even entire sections of the map. Unlike earlier generations where Waterfall was strictly an end-game HM, in Platinum , it strikes a perfect balance between story progression and post-game exploration. waterfall pokemon platinum
Now get out there and climb every waterfall Sinnoh has to offer—you never know what’s waiting at the top. | Pokémon | Why It’s a Great Choice
In this post, I’ll break down exactly where to find the Waterfall HM, which Pokémon make the best users, and why this move is more than just a glorified elevator. First things first—you can’t just stumble upon Waterfall halfway through your gym challenge. The HM is locked behind the seventh gym badge (Volkner’s Beacon Badge) and the Legendary Lake trio event . Mixed attacking stats work fine, but physical Empoleon
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