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Template:Move infoboxCut (Japanese: いあいぎり Iai Cut) is a Normal type move. It is also a damage-dealing move introduced in Generation I. In all of the Generations, it is HM01.

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Cut

Effect

In Battle

The foe is cut with a scythe or a claw. It inflicts damage, and has no secondary effect.

Contests

Badly startles all Pokemon that made a good appeal

Super Contests

A basic performance using a move known by the Pokémon.

Outside of Battle

Outside of battle, Cut enables to user to cut down small trees that may block their paths. This is useful for moving forward in the games. In Pokemon Emerald, if you use cut next to the tall grass, all the grass one space next to will be cut. The grass will regrow if you step into a new city or route.

Learnset

Generation I

By HM01

Bold indicates a Pokémon with STAB.
Italic indicates evolved forms with STAB.

Generation II

By HM01

Bold indicates a Pokémon with STAB.
Italic indicates evolved forms with STAB.

Generation III

By HM01

Bold indicates a Pokémon with STAB.
Italic indicates evolved forms with STAB.

Generation IV

By HM01

Bold indicates a Pokémon with STAB.
Italic indicates evolved forms with STAB.

Trivia

  • Despite having no visible arms or legs, Diglett and Dugtrio are able to learn this move.
  • In Pokemon Black and White, Cut is the only HM needed to be able to complete the game, even though you receive Fly and Surf throughout the story.
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