Pokemonfans have been discussing the games and sharing their knowledge of little-known mechanics, including one about HM Cut. Any player of the earlyPokemongames knows that HM Cut is extremely handy not only in battle, but for getting around in the world, but it seems that a lot of players didn’t know one specific thing about its capabilities that can make a big difference in a playthrough.
Pokemongames have been around for decadesnow, and as a result, some mechanics have changed over the years. This particular reveal revolves around the early generations of the games, as it was altered starting with the fourth generation ofPokemontitles. Those who are considering revisiting some of the older entries will want to give this trick a try.
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HM Cut inPokemonis generally used to do things likecut down otherwise impassable trees, letting them pass by. The HM, like others, is often used as a way to limit a player’s movement before they find themselves in an area they’re unprepared for. Once the HM is received, or a certain battle beaten, then they can continue. However, it turns out that the HM Cut could also be used to cut down tall grass in the first three generations ofPokemongames.
For many players who never knew this detail, it could have made a big difference.Tall grasscan be exciting, as Pokemon encounters mean adding new creatures to one’s collection and unlocking new Pokedex entries. Still, there are times when players desperately want to avoid random encounters. Whether one is annoyed by the constant random battles, low-level Pokemon, or their team is in poor health, being able to simply cut down the grass and eliminate the risk of a fight could be a big deal under the right circumstances. Using Repel is one way of also avoiding fights, but this method will save players money and also allow them to save their Repels for areas that this won’t work in, like the caves or ocean.
Games likePokemonmanage to keep surprising players with all the tiny and little-known details throughout. Sometimes it isn’t even a human discovering these things, as onePokemonfan’s fishdiscovered a glitch inPokemon Sapphirenearly two whole decades after the release of the title. Other Nintendo games have seen similar discoveries years or decades post-release, likeZelda: Majora’s Maskand the originalPunch-Out!!NES game. Chances are even the olderPokemongames still have a little known surprise or two yet hidden away, just waiting for fans to discover and share.
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