How to Get Fly in Pokemon Emerald – Step by Step

Obtaining HM02 Fly in Pokémon Emerald

To travel efficiently in the world of Pokémon Emerald, acquiring the HM02 Fly is crucial. This guide will walk you through the steps to obtain Fly, ensuring you can navigate the Hoenn region with ease.

Prerequisites for Obtaining HM02 Fly

Before you can get HM02 Fly, you need to fulfill several prerequisites in the game:

• Defeat Gym Trainers: You must have defeated the gym trainers in Lavaridge Town and Petalburg City, obtaining the fourth and fifth badges, respectively.
• Complete Storyline Tasks: Ensure you have completed the storyline tasks up to the point where you have access to Route 119. This includes resolving the issues at Mt. Chimney and Meteor Falls.

Step-by-Step Guide to Getting HM02 Fly

1. Reach Route 119:

   • Use HM03 Surf to navigate through Route 118 and reach Route 119. This route is filled with tall grass, so be prepared for battles against wild Pokémon.

2. Navigate Through Route 119:

   • Head straight up on Route 119 until you reach the Weather Institute. This building will be occupied by Team Aqua grunts.

3. Clear the Weather Institute:

• Defeat the Team Aqua grunts inside the Weather Institute. This will allow you to cross the bridge that was previously blocked.

4. Battle Your Rival:
   • After clearing the Weather Institute, you will encounter your rival (either May or Brendan) on the bridge. Defeat them in a battle, and they will award you with HM02 Fly.

Using HM02 Fly

Once you have obtained HM02 Fly, you need to teach it to a Pokémon that can learn the move:

• Teach Fly to a Pokémon: Select a Pokémon from your party that can learn Fly, such as Salamence, Rayquaza, or Skarmory, and teach them the HM move.
• Accessing the Fly Menu: Pause the game, go to your party menu, and select the Pokémon that knows Fly. The word "FLY" should appear in blue; select it to access the map of Hoenn.
• Choosing a Destination: On the map, select a location you have previously visited. Red areas indicate places you can fly to. Move the white box over one of these areas and press A to fly there.

Important Notes on Using Fly

• Restrictions on Flying: You can only fly to towns, cities, and the Battle Frontier. You cannot fly directly to routes.
• Additional Badges Required: To use Fly outside of battles, you need to obtain the Feather Badge by defeating the Gym Trainer Winona in Fortree City.

By following these steps, you will be able to obtain and use HM02 Fly in Pokémon Emerald, significantly enhancing your travel efficiency throughout the Hoenn region.