TM31 Brick Break
Location Gift from a Black Belt in Sootopolis City, northwestern house
Description The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break barriers, such as Light Screen and Reflect.
PP 15
Type Fighting

You can get TM31 Brick Break by talking to an NPC on the northwest side of Sootopolis City. However, the TM is only obtainable after you complete the Cave of Origin story event that happens before you challenge the final Gym.

Prerequisites

When you first get to Sootopolis, you won’t be able to fully explore the area until you finish the story event involving Kyogre/Groudon in the Cave of Origin. Once that part of the story concludes, you can explore the rest of the city.

Here’s the list of everything you need:

  • Obtain at least 7 Gym Badges
  • Bring a Pokémon that knows HM03 Surf
  • Bring a Pokémon that knows HM07 Dive
  • Finish the story event taking place at the Cave of Origin, located in Sootopolis City

Location

If you’ve yet to reach Sootopolis City, then fly to Route 126 to get started.

Step 1: Begin by surfing south.

A small island on Route 126
A small island on Route 126

Step 2: Follow the diving spot’s trail heading south.

Outside Sootopolis City’s crater
Outside Sootopolis City’s crater

Step 3: Dive anywhere around the crater’s south side.

The diving spot that leads to Sootopolis City
The diving spot that leads to Sootopolis City

Step 4: Enter the cave to Sootopolis City.

Underwater on Route 126
Underwater on Route 126

Step 5: Once in the cave, return to the surface.

Using Dive to resurface
Using Dive to resurface

Step 6: Head northwest and land near a female NPC facing the water.

Surfing inside Sootopolis City
Surfing inside Sootopolis City

Step 7: Once you’re on land, follow the path on the right.

Walking near an NPC
Walking near an NPC

Step 8: Climb up the stairs and keep moving forward.

Climbing up the stairs
Climbing up the stairs

Step 9: Climb up the next set of stairs up ahead as well.

Heading northwest
Heading northwest

Step 10: Then, follow the path on the left, continuing up another set of stairs.

The correct path to take
The correct path to take

Step 11: Enter the house on the northwest by climbing up the last set of stairs.

Outside the Black Belt’s house
Outside the Black Belt’s house

Step 12: Talk to the Black Belt NPC in this house to obtain TM31 Brick Break.

The location of TM31 Brick Break
The location of TM31 Brick Break
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