Discovering Flash in Pokémon Red: A Comprehensive Guide

Welcome to a comprehensive guide on how to obtain the Flash Move in Pokémon Red. This Essential Move (HM05) is one of the easiest to acquire and can be obtained early in the game. By following the steps provided, you'll learn how to both capture the required Pokémon and acquire the move itself. Let's dive into the detailed process.

Getting the Cut HM

The first step to obtaining Flash in Pokémon Red is acquiring the Cut HM. This HM can be obtained from one of ProfessorOak's Aides at the Vermilion City Diglett's Cave. Here's how to get it:

Steps to Get Cut

Travel to Vermilion City. Explore the right side of the city and find the small cave known as Diglett's Cave. Travel through the path, which is a straight line, and you will exit into Viridian City near the south side. If you didn't know, there's a hidden area you've now accessed before going south. Continue through the path and you'll arrive at a bush. Use the Cut HM to cut through the bush. Explore the area and you'll find two buildings. Go into the larger building and you’ll encounter one of Professor Oak’s Aides. If you've caught at least 10 Pokémon, including evolved forms, he will give you the Cut HM.

Obtaining the Flash Move

Once you have acquired the Cut HM, the next step is to obtain the Flash Move. Flash is given by one of Professor Oak's Aides through an interesting condition. Here’s the detailed process:

Steps to Get Flash

Travel to Diglett's Cave once again, but this time head south past the small house that blocks the path. You'll come across a large building (hallway type). Enter the building and talk to the man in the white coat and glasses; he is one of Professor Oak's Aides. If you've caught at least 10 Pokémon, including evolved forms, he will give you the Flash Move (HM05).

Important note: Keep in mind that Flash can be tricky in Pokémon Red as it consumes an HM. Therefore, it's advisable to teach the move to an HM slave unless you're comfortable with using a Move Deleter.

Alternative Methods for Flash

While the above steps are the traditional and convenient way to obtain Flash, some players might want to explore alternative methods. Here’s a less common way to get Flash, involving a specific set of Pokémon:

Bootleg TM Flash Method

Many players often wonder where to find the TM for Flash, but if you need the HM05 Flash, you can use the following method:

Catch 10 or 20 Pokémon. Go into the tunnel under the Diglett's Cave during the battle just by moving the cursor down.

Following these steps, you should be able to acquire the Flash HM if you meet the conditions.

Here are some Pokémon that can learn Flash at this point in the game:

Pikachu Clefairy Clefable Jigglypuff Wigglytuff Abra Kadabra Alakazam Drowzee Hypno Mr. Mime Mew

A wider variety can learn the move later in the game.