How to Use Dive in Pokémon Infinite Fusion

Mastering Underwater Exploration with Dive Pokémon Infinite Fusion

Exploration is one of the most rewarding aspects of fan-made fangames, and navigating the vast regions of Pokémon Infinite Fusion offers endless surprises. Among the many utility moves ported from the official generations, the ability to submerge beneath the waves opens up entirely new maps, items, and encounters. If you have been wondering how to traverse the deep blue trenches of this fused world, understanding how to use Dive in Pokémon Infinite Fusion is essential for completionists.

While the game heavily adapts mechanics from classic titles like Pokémon HeartGold, SoulSilver, and Emerald, integrating HMs into a fusion-based system comes with specific requirements. This guide will walk you through finding the HM, meeting the game progression milestones, and utilizing the move effectively.

How to Obtain the HM for Dive

Before your Pokémon can submerge into the depths, you must secure the actual Hidden Machine. Unlike older official titles where HMs were handed out by major characters early on, Infinite Fusion places items across a reworked overworld map that combines elements from Kanto, Johto, and custom areas.

Prerequisites and Story Progression

In most configurations of the game, HM items require you to defeat specific Gym Leaders or clear major narrative hurdles. To unlock Dive, you typically need to:

• Gain access to the late-game or post-game areas where deep water routes are located.
• Ensure you have obtained the corresponding Gym Badge that grants overworld control for the move (usually matching the badge equivalent to Mossdeep City in Hoenn or Stormbound equivalents in custom patches).
• Speak with specific NPCs stationed near coastal towns, such as Cinnabar Island, Vermilion Port, or equivalent custom port cities in the current version.

Locating the Hidden Machine

Check your bag's key items or TM/HM pocket carefully once you clear the prerequisite coastal events. If the HM is not directly handed to you by an NPC, it can often be purchased at the main department store's upper-floor HM vendor or found inside a coastal research facility. Always make sure your game is updated to the latest version via the launcher, as patch updates occasionally adjust item placements to streamline progression.

Teaching and Using Dive on Your Fused Pokémon

Once the HM is in your possession, you need to teach it to a compatible Pokémon. One of the greatest features of Pokémon Infinite Fusion is that compatibility rules are often more flexible than in vanilla games, thanks to the dual-typing system of fused sprites.

Compatibility and Fusions

To use Dive in the overworld, your active party member must meet two criteria: they must learn the move via the HM item, and they must have the badge authorization to use it outside of combat. Pokémon that naturally learn Dive or are compatible with it include:

• Water-type Pokémon such as Goldeen, Seaking, Horsea, Seadra, Wailmer, and Relicanth.
• Any custom fusion where at least one of the head or body components is a Water-type capable of learning the move.

If you fuse a non-Water type (like Charizard) with a Water-type (like Lapras), the resulting fusion usually inherits the move compatibility of its constituent parts. Open your party menu, select the HM, and apply it to your chosen fused companion.

How to Submerge and Surface

Using the mechanic in the overworld is straightforward once the move is learned:

1. Sail your Surf-capable Pokémon onto any dark, deep-water tile on the sea route.
2. Open your menu, select your Pokémon, and click on Dive, or simply press the interaction button while facing the deep water tile (depending on your control settings and shortcut configuration).
3. Your sprite will animate, sinking below the surface into an underwater map filled with unique tall grass, wild encounters, and hidden treasure balls.
4. To return to the surface, walk to a lighter patch of water on the sea floor ceiling and interact with it to surface.

Tips for Underwater Exploration

Navigating the sea floor comes with unique challenges. Keep these strategies in mind to maximize your expedition:

Wild encounters happen frequently in underwater grass, often featuring rare Water-types or special fused variants exclusive to deep trenches. Bring plenty of Repels if you are just trying to navigate to a specific cave or item, or stock up on Ultra Balls and Timer Balls if you are hunting for rare spawns.

Pay close attention to underwater caves and structural ruins. Many side quests and legendary Pokémon encounters in Infinite Fusion are tucked away behind submarine entryways that require both Dive and Strength or Rock Smash to fully explore. Double-check your utility moves before setting sail to avoid having to make multiple trips back to the Pokémon Center.