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This article was reviewed by Ishrak and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Dillon. Ishrak is a Gaming & Video Expert specializing in sharing Pokémon and Minecraft videos. With over eight years of gaming and streaming experience, Ishrak has a follower base of over 35,000 YouTube subscribers and over 8 million views. He is also a Pokémon ROM-Hacker and some of his most popular videos highlight tips and advice for people learning how to play Pokémon games. This article has been fact-checked, ensuring the accuracy of any cited facts and confirming the authority of its sources. This article has been viewed 690,681 times.

In each Pokémon game, the HM Cut is hidden somewhere for you to find. You can use it to unlock hidden items and to progress in the game. In this article, we'll teach you where to find Cut in Pokémon Emerald, as well as go over which Pokémon can learn Cut. Keep reading to learn more!

Obtaining Cut in Pokémon Emerald

To get HM01 Cut, go to Rustboro City. Enter the house directly to the left of the Pokémon Center. Talk to the man sitting at the table, and he'll give you HM01 Cut. Teach Cut to a Pokémon so you can cut down the small trees blocking certain paths.

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  1. Step 1 Go to Rustboro City. 1 Go to Rustboro City. This is the city where the first gym leader, Roxanne, is.
  2. Step 2 Go to the house to the left of the Pokémon Center. 2 Go to the house to the left of the Pokémon Center. There's a man with brown hair and red suit walking around near the house. Advertisement
  3. Step 3 Talk to the man sitting at the table. 3 Talk to the man sitting at the table. He's got brown hair and a red shirt, and he's one of two people in the house. You don't need to talk to the girl standing by the sink.[1]
    • After you speak to the man, he'll give you the HM01 Cut.[2]
  4. Step 4 Cut down the little trees that block certain paths using Cut. 4 Cut down the little trees that block certain paths using Cut. You've probably noticed a few spots where short trees were blocking your path. With Cut, you can chop those trees down and access new areas to find items and treasure.
    • To use Cut, simply interact with the trees. You must teach Cut to a Pokémon first, however.
      • To teach a Pokémon to use Cut, open your Bag and scroll to the TMs & HMs section.
      • Scroll until you find Cut, then select Use.
      • Choose the Pokémon you want to teach Cut to.
      • Confirm that you want to teach Cut to that Pokémon.
      • Choose a move to replace, if necessary. A Pokémon can only know four moves at a time.
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Pokémon Who Can Learn Cut

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  1. Many Pokémon in Emerald can learn Cut. If you don't want to use up one of your main Pokémon's move slots on Cut, you can teach Cut to a different Pokémon that you'll temporarily add to the team when you need to cut down small trees. While Cut isn't very strong, it can also be used in battle. Here are all the Pokémon that can learn Cut:
    Pokémon That Can Use Cut
    Bulbasaur Tentacool Espeon Nincada
    Ivysaur Tentacruel Umbreon Ninjask
    Venusaur Farfetch'd Gligar Shedinja
    Charmander Krabby Steelix Sableye
    Charmeleon Kingler Scizor Aron
    Charizard Lickitung Heracross Lairon
    Beedrill Rhydon Sneasel Aggron
    Rattata Tangela Teddiursa Roselia
    Raticate Kangaskhan Ursaring Cacnea
    Sandshrew Scyther Skarmory Cacturne
    Sandslash Pinsir Raikou Corphish
    Nidoran♀ Kabutops Entei Crawdaunt
    Nidorina Dragonite Suicune Anorith
    Nidoqueen Mew Tyranitar Armaldo
    Nidoran♂ Chikorita Celebi Kecleon
    Nidorino Bayleef Treecko Tropius
    Nidoking Meganium Grovyle Absol
    Oddish Cyndaquil Sceptile Bagon
    Gloom Quilava Torchic Shelgon
    Vileplume Typhlosion Combusken Salamence
    Paras Totodile Blaziken Metang
    Parasect Croconaw Zigzagoon Metagross
    Diglett Feraligatr Linoone Latias
    Dugtrio Sentret Nuzleaf Latios
    Meowth Furret Shiftry Groudon
    Persian Bellossom Breloom Deoxys
    Bellsprout Aipom Slakoth
    Weepinbell Sunkern Vigoroth
    Victreebell Sunflora Slaking

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  • Question Which Pokemon can use cut? Blubb lé Blubb Blubb lé Blubb Community Answer Zigzagoon is the best choice, since it can learn most HM's. The only ones it cannot use are: Waterfall and Dive. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 25 Helpful 66
  • Question How do I get the badge to use? Blubb lé Blubb Blubb lé Blubb Community Answer You have to go to the gym, which is in the same town. Follow the white chalk path to the north and you'll see it after 20 steps on the right side. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 10 Helpful 13
  • Question I can't cut after getting HM cut. Why is this? Community Answer Community Answer You may need a badge to use certain HMs outside of battle so that might be the problem. Thanks! We're glad this was helpful. Thank you for your feedback. If wikiHow has helped you, please consider a small contribution to support us in helping more readers like you. We’re committed to providing the world with free how-to resources, and even $1 helps us in our mission. Support wikiHow Yes No Not Helpful 14 Helpful 30
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References

  1. ↑ https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/HM01
  2. ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=66vzdSQ4CnM

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Ishrak Reviewed by: Ishrak Gaming & Video Expert This article was reviewed by Ishrak and by wikiHow staff writer, Hannah Dillon. Ishrak is a Gaming & Video Expert specializing in sharing Pokémon and Minecraft videos. With over eight years of gaming and streaming experience, Ishrak has a follower base of over 35,000 YouTube subscribers and over 8 million views. He is also a Pokémon ROM-Hacker and some of his most popular videos highlight tips and advice for people learning how to play Pokémon games. This article has been viewed 690,681 times. How helpful is this? Co-authors: 18 Updated: October 6, 2025 Views: 690,681 Categories: Pokemon Ruby Sapphire and Emerald In other languages Spanish Italian Russian French Indonesian Czech Japanese
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