HM slaves are weak Pokemon that are used solely to help get through the more difficult parts of the game. In this guide, you’ll discover the best Johto HM slaves in GSC and in HGSS.
Gyarados
Gyarados is a Water-and-Flying-type Pokémon that can be found at level 5. It is known as “the atrocious Pokémon.” Gyarados will be worth their weight in gold. It can intimidate opponents and, when given the chance, mow down its foes with its powerful Moxie Attack. The egg cycles of the pokemon are 5 (1,029–1,285 steps).
Nidoking
Nidoking is a Poison- and Ground-type Pokémon, also known as the Drill Pokémon. Nidoking introduced in the first generation, it is 1.4 m (4’07”) tall and weighs 62.0 kg (136.7 lbs). Its abilities are Poison Point and Rivalry. You can catch it at a rate of 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP); its base friendship is 50 (normal) and the base experience yield is 227. It grows slowly. The egg cycles of these pokemon are 20 (4,884–5,140 steps).
Kangaskhan
Kangaskhan is a Normal type Pokémon, and it is a Parent Pokémon. You can find it in the wild. If you battle it, you can catch it by throwing PokéBalls. You need to weaken it first. Its height is 2.2 m (7′03″) and weight is 80.0 kg (176.4 lbs). It has the Early Bird ability and Scrappy as a second ability. Its EXP yield is 2 HP. The egg cycles of these pokemon are 20 (4,884–5,140 steps).
Dragonite
Dragonite is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It has Multiscale as an ability, which allows it to survive even if it has taken damage. It has high Attack and Speed stats, making it an effective fighter. However, its low Base Friendship stat means that it may not be as friendly with others as other Pokémon. The egg group of this pokemon is Dragon, Water 1. The gender of this pokemon is 50% male, 50% female. The egg cycles of the pokemon are 40 (10,024–10,280 steps).
Lickilicky
Lickilicky is a Normal type Pokémon with a height of 1.7 m (5’07”) and weight of 140.0 kg (308 lbs). You can find it at a low encounter rate in the wild, and has a maximum friendship of 50. Lickilicky evolves from Lickitung when exposed to a Moon Stone. The egg cycles of these pokemon are 20 (4,884–5,140 steps).
Rhydon
Rhydon is a Ground/Rock Pokémon that is known as the Drill Pokémon. It was introduced in the first generation, it is 1.9 meters tall, weighs 120 kilos. Its abilities are Lightning Rod and it yields 2 Attack Points when it is caught. Its base friendship starts at 50 and its base experience points yield is 170. The egg cycles of these pokemon are 20 (4,884–5,140 steps).
Linoone
Linoone is a Normal-type Pokémon, it is 0.5 meters tall, weighs 32.5 kilograms and has an ability called Pickup. Linoone is also known as the Rushing Pokémon. It can run at a speed of 90 and its base friendship with you is 50 when you capture it. The egg cycles of these pokemon are 15 (3,599–3,855 steps).
Golduck
Golduck Pokémon is a Water-type Pokémon, it is also known as the Duck Pokémon. Its name comes from goldfish and duck, and it was introduced in Generation 1. It has the highest Special Attack stat. It evolves from Psyduck at level 33, which evolves from Pichu when leveled up with high friendship. Golduck is the 4th member of the duck-based evolutionary line. It will evolve into a Slowking when exposed to a Water Stone. The egg cycles of the pokemon are 20 (4,884–5,140 steps).
Poliwrath
Poliwrath is a Water and Fighting type Pokémon, it is 1.3 meters (4’03”) tall and it weighs 54 kilograms (119 lbs). Poliwrath is a tadpole-like Pokémon species having Water Absorb as its ability. Its stardust yield is 3, its defense is 145, and its catch rate is 45 with a Poké Ball when your Pokémon’s HP is full. It has a base friendship of 50, base experience yield of 230, and a medium slow growth rate. The egg cycles of these pokemon are 20 (4,884–5,140 steps).
Feraligatr
Feraligatr is a Water-type Pokémon, it is known as the big-jawed Pokémon. It was introduced in the second generation with a height of 7’07” and 195.8 pounds weight. Torrent has 2 Attack and 1 Defense and its catch rate is 5.9% with Pokéball and full HP. Friendship grows slowly at 50 under normal circumstances. The egg cycles of these pokemon are 20 (4,884–5,140 steps).