Getting HM04 Strength in Pokémon Crystal (No Cheats)

HM04 (Strength) in Pokémon Crystal is obtained through normal story progression — no cheats needed. Here's the exact path:

Location: Olivine City

1. Defeat Jasmine (Gym Leader, Steel-type) at Olivine Gym → earn Mineral Badge.
2. Exit Gym → go to the Cafe / Restaurant next to Pokémon Center (south side of city).
3. Talk to the Sailor inside (he's lost his partner).
4. He gives you HM04 Strength.

Prerequisites

• Must have Mineral Badge (Jasmine) to use Strength outside battle.
• Must have a Pokémon that can learn Strength (Normal-type, physical). Common: Geodude/Graveler/Golem, Onix/Steelix, Machop line, Heracross, Tauros, Miltank, Donphan, Ursaring.

Usage

• Field: Move boulders (brown, pushable) to solve puzzles (Ice Path, Victory Road, Whirl Islands, etc.).
• Battle: 80 BP, 15 PP, Normal physical. Decent early-mid game move.

Why Cheats Are Unnecessary

• HM04 is unmissable — story-gated, not hidden.
• Cheats (GameShark/Action Replay) risk corrupting save (Crystal's RTC/save structure is fragile).
• Legit play preserves the journey. The Sailor's dialogue is charming.

Enjoy pushing boulders. It's a core Pokémon skill.