Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl: How to Get HM Defog

Hidden Machines (HMs) are a common feature in all mainline Pokémon games. They are moves given to Pokémon that have an external purpose, like moving rocks with Strength or traversing across the water with Surf. The majority of them are frequently required in order to complete the game or access new locations for later content. However, the Defog HM in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl is more of a utility HM that will assist you clear off the obstructive fog. Here's where you'll be able to find it.

How to get HM Defog in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

As a result, this HM is not as simple as the others. The HM will not be given to you until you reach Pastoria City. The Move Reminder is also conveniently positioned in this city. You'll have three badges at this stage in the game, and you've completed routes 213 and 214, as well as Valor Lakefront.

Participate in a Safari Game at the Pastoria Great Marsh. To play, you'll need 500 Pokémon money. Simply enter the Great Marsh, speak with the Ace Trainer (the NPC with the green hair and red costume), obtain Defog, and exit. They're right at the entryway, so it's a bit of a ridiculous decision to pay for something that's virtually a requirement to proceed in the game.

When you receive the HM Defog, you won't be able to use it until you defeat Crasher Wake, the fourth Gym Leader. When you defeat him, Cynthia will emerge down the road after another Team Galactic encounter and hand over the Secret Potion, a vital item that will aid you in dispersing the Psyduck barrier back at Route 210.

The road becomes covered in severe fog just after the tall grass, almost needing you to use Defog to get by. You don't have to use it or even get it, but it will save you time and effort.