HM Replacements

In Pokémon Insurgence, the player is able to complete their journey without needing to teach their Pokémon HMs. This is achieved through two separate replacement methods. The first method features Key Items which serve as a replacement for the HM in question. The second method features a list of certain moves which can be used in place of the attack that previously would use the HM's effect outside of battle. These moves are obtainable through both TMs and by leveling up certain Pokémon. To prevent the player from potentially reaching an impasse during a challenge run, HMs that are essential for storyline progression will always be available via Key Item.

Cut

• As of 1.2.5, there are no known replacements for Cut. There is no point in the game where Cut can be used as a field move.
• Shade Forest

Fly

• As of 1.1, the Rocket Boots have been replaced by the PikaTaxi. Those who had the Rocket Boots prior to 1.1 will get a free VIP Ticket, allowing unlimited free rides.
• Pikapad

Strength

The first Gym Badge is required to use Strength or Strength replacements in the field.

Moves Type Bulldoze Ground Steamroller Bug Ominous Wind Ghost Icy Wind Ice Giga Impact Normal Slam Normal Whirlwind Normal Rock Throw Rock Heavy Slam Steel Barrage Normal Psychic Psychic Headbutt Normal

Rock Smash

In Insurgence, Rock Smash operates using a slightly different system than encountered in the core series of games. When breaking rocks, the player has a 50% chance of encountering nothing inside of the rock, a 25% chance of finding a Pokémon or a 25% chance of obtaining an item from the rock.

Moves Type Any non-status Fighting-type move, besides Custom Move Fighting

Pokémon

The level of Pokémon encountered while smashing rocks varies depending on the level of the Pokémon that uses Rock Smash. If the Rock Smash user's level is greater than 5, then the Pokémon that appears will be at a level ranging from X-3 to X+1, where X is the Rock Smash user's level. If the Pokémon using Rock Smash is at a level less than 6, then the Pokémon that appears will always be encountered at level 5.

Pokémon	Location	Levels	Rate
Geodude	Rock Smash	Scales with Party Pokémon	33%
Shuckle	Rock Smash	Scales with Party Pokémon	8.5%
Nosepass	Rock Smash	Scales with Party Pokémon	16.5%
Roggenrola	Rock Smash	Scales with Party Pokémon	25%
Dwebble	Rock Smash	Scales with Party Pokémon	8.5%
Carbink	Rock Smash	Scales with Party Pokémon	8.5%

Items

Item		Rate
	Hard Stone	18%
	Soft Sand	14.5%
	Pearl	14.5%
	Heart Scale	11%
	Helix Fossil	3.5%
	Dome Fossil	3.5%
	Old Amber	3.5%
	Root Fossil	3.5%
	Claw Fossil	3.5%
	Skull Fossil	3.5%
	Armor Fossil	3.5%
	Cover Fossil	3.5%
	Plume Fossil	3.5%
	Jaw Fossil	3.5%
	Sail Fossil	3.5%
	IV Stone	3.5%

Rock Climb

• Hiking Boots

Surf

• Instant Lapras

Waterfall

• Magic Carpet

Dive

• Scuba Gear
• Dive Locations

Flash

• Flashlight