How to Find HM Cut in Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow

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A simple walkthrough for receiving HM01 Cut

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Last Updated: July 7, 2025 Fact Checked

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This is how to get the HM Cut in Pokémon Blue/Red/Yellow.

Where to Get Cut in Pokémon

Acquire the SS Anne ticket from Bill, then go to the ship in Vermilion City. Go to the top end of the ship, or navigate through trainers until you run into your rival. After you beat him, go to the captain's booth and obtain Cut.^{[1]
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You should encounter your rival.
Once you find the captain, he will want you to do something. He doesn't feel good and wants you to rub his back.
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How do I use cut in Rokemon Red?

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Pause the game, go to items, scroll down to the hm, and select it. You will be asked if you want to teach it to a Pokemon. Select the Pokemon you want to teach it to, and confirm. Then make your way to a bush you can cut, open up your menu, select "Pokemon"; select the Pokemon that learned cut, and select cut.

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How do I get Cut in Pokemon Red?

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Acquire the SS Anne ticket from Bill, then go to the ship in Vermilion City. Go to the top end of the ship, or navigate through trainers until you run into your rival. After you beat him, go to the captain's booth and obtain Cut.

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Where do I get HM if I already defeated Misty?

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The S.S. Anne is still open after you defeat Misty. Just go back to Cerulean City and board the ship and follow the instructions above

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For all of this, take your time. The ship will not leave unless you get the HM.

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Bring some level 25-30 Pokémon, because there will be some trainers.

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