You will need these HMs (compulsory):I won't need HMs?Well, since you don't use your starter... Samurott makes the perfect HM slave. You can try Watchog as well, which only knows cut and surf.Hey, do any of you know a good HM slave for before the third gym?
To be honest, you won't need much HM slaves in this game. You will only need TWO (three if you're playing White 2), and that is near the end of the game.
Some good HM pokemon to use later on would be Druddigon, Gyarados (I have no idea if you can get it) and Axew, but Axew is kinda wasteful as a HM slave since it can be trained and evolved into a kick ass Haxorus.
I was going to use my starter for surf, but cut is just a wasted move.
Surf - Giant Chasm/Victory Road
Cut - Victory Road (White 2 only)
Strength - Victory Road (both versions)
This info is based on the Japanese version.
Also, prepare for quite a lot of ice sliding.