How do you get surf in Pokemon Emerald?
To obtain Surf in Pokémon Emerald, you need to follow these steps:
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Beat Petalburg Gym's Leader: Challenge and defeat Norman, who is the Gym Leader of Petalburg City and also your character's father. This will earn you the Balance Badge, which is the fifth Gym Badge in the game.
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Receive Surf from Wally's Dad: After defeating Norman, Wally's Dad will appear and take you to his house. There, he will give you HM03 Surf automatically. You cannot miss this event, as it is part of the storyline.
Once you have Surf, you can use it to travel across bodies of water in the game, which is essential for accessing certain areas and progressing through the story.