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There are various methods of '''transportation''' used in the [[Pokémon]] games.
[[File:Speedboat DP112.png|thumb|250px|{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} on a speedboat]]
There are various methods of '''transportation''' used in the [[Pokémon world]]. These methods can be divided into transportation by [[Land transportation in the Pokémon world|land]], [[Air transportation in the Pokémon world|air]], and [[Water transportation in the Pokémon world|water]]. Some {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} can also be used as transportation.


==List of methods of transportation==
==Land==
===Shoes===
[[File:DP Bicycle.png|thumb|220px|{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} on bikes in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'']]
====Normal shoes====
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These are the primary way of getting around in the games. The player starts with these, and with them, is able to walk around.
In the {{pkmn|games}}, there are many means of land-based transport that the player can use. For simple personal navigation, [[Running Shoes]] and [[Bicycle]]s have long been a staple, and [[Roller Skates]] made an appearance in {{g|X and Y}}.


====Running shoes====
Vehicles are commonly seen, but rarely used by the player. The opening scene of the [[Hoenn]] games sees the player arriving in a moving van. In [[Lumiose City]] in [[Kalos]], the player can use the [[Lumi Cab]] taxi service. In [[Alola]], the Exeggutor Express bus can be used to reach the top of [[Mount Hokulani]]. In [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]], the player also rides a levitating motorcycle/scooter for intercity travel.
Introduced in [[Generation III]], the [[running shoes]] are a pair of shoes that allow the [[Player character|player]] to run by holding down the B button. Running is not allowed in many buildings, however, until [[Generation IV]].


===Bikes===
Trains provide some (usually intercity) travel in the games. The [[Magnet Train]] connects [[Saffron City]] in [[Kanto]] and [[Goldenrod City]] in [[Johto]]. The [[Battle Subway]] can travel between [[Nimbasa City]] and [[Anville Town]] in [[Unova]]—but most of its lines function as [[battle facility|battle facilities]]. In [[Kalos]], a train connects [[Lumiose City]] and [[Kiloude City]], while a monorail connects two halves of [[Coumarine City]]. In [[Galar]], a rail system connects [[Wedgehurst]], the [[Wild Area]], [[Motostoke]], [[Hulbury]], [[Hammerlocke]], [[Galar Route 10|White Hill Station]], and [[Wyndon]]; a monorail in Wyndon also connects Wyndon Station, the Rose of the Rondelands, [[Wyndon Stadium]], and the {{gal|Battle Tower}}. In [[Orre]], [[The Under Subway]] connects [[The Under]] and the [[Shadow PKMN Lab]]. A cable car is also the primary means of reaching [[Mt. Chimney]].
====Generation I and II====
In the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] games, as well as {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}}, there is only a basic [[bicycle]] which is sold by [[Miracle Cycle]]. Only one obstacle is passable only by bicycle, and that is [[Cycling Road]]. Bicycling is disallowed in most buildings.


====Generation III====
In {{g|Snap}} and [[New Pokémon Snap]], the player rides in special, self-navigating vehicles: [[ZERO-ONE]] and [[NEO-ONE]].
In [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], and {{g|Emerald}}, there are two types of bicycle: the Mach Bike and Acro Bike. They can be swapped at [[Rydel's Cycles]] in [[Mauville City]].


The Mach Bike can move so fast that it can move over muddy slopes or over weak ground. If the player collides with something, the speed will reset. On the [[Seaside Cycling Road]], the player's time and amount of collisions are recorded, and will be sent over to another player if the records are swapped.
In other media, these transports may also appear when the story touches the same setting. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the destruction of {{an|Misty}}'s bike becomes the impetus for her to join Ash as his first traveling companion. {{an|May}} and {{an|Dawn}} also had bikes that were destroyed.
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The Acro Bike has the same speed as the bikes in earlier games, but can climb rocks in areas like [[Route 112]] and travel on white rails on [[Route 119]] and other places.
==Air==
[[File:Brave Olivine.png|thumb|right|The [[Brave Olivine]] in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'']]
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Air transport is relatively rare in the {{pkmn|games}}. In [[Unova]], [[Mistralton City]] has an airport, from which the player can travel to the [[Nature Preserve]]. [[Team Plasma]] also uses an airship, the [[Plasma Frigate]]. In {{g|Conquest}}, a {{wp|blimp}} is used to carry [[Warrior]]s between non-adjacent [[Ransei|kingdoms]]. In {{g|GO}}, members of [[Team GO Rocket]] appear in [[Team GO Rocket#Team GO Rocket balloons|hot air balloons]]. In [[Hoenn]], in the [[Delta Episode]], the [[Mossdeep Space Center]]'s rocket is a centerpiece of the plan to stop an asteroid.


====Generation IV====
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the [[Team Rocket trio]] often uses many different kinds of [[Team Rocket's mechas#Team Rocket's balloons|balloons]] to travel and to spy on targets. {{Ash}} traveled by plane to reach [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], and [[Alola]]. In ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] operate off their airship, the [[Brave Olivine]]. Helicopters are often used by [[villainous team]]s.
In the Generation IV games released so far, only one bicycle is available. This, however, has two gears which can be changed by pressing the B button. [[Bike obstacles|Obstacles]] can be jumped over with sufficient speed.
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===Flying Vechicles===
==Water==
[[Image:Blimp.PNG|right|thumb|A blimp in the anime]]
[[File:SS Anne PE.png|thumb|The S.S. Anne in {{LGPE}}]]
====[[wp:blimp|Blimps]]====
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Ash, Misty, Brock, and Team Rocket used a blimp in ''[[EP082|A Scare in the Air!]]'' and one is seen in ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper!]]''.
Most {{pkmn|games}} feature a prominent mode of water transport. In [[Kanto]], several ships dock at [[Vermilion City]]: the [[S.S. Anne]] is a luxury cruise that sails the world; the [[S.S. Aqua]] travels between Vermilion City and [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]]; and the [[Seagallop]] provides access to and between the [[Sevii Islands]]. In [[Hoenn]], the [[S.S. Tidal]] mainly goes between [[Lilycove City]] and [[Slateport City]]. In [[Sinnoh]], the [[S.S. Sinnoh]] connects [[Snowpoint City]] and [[Fight Area]]. In [[Unova]], the [[Royal Unova]] in [[Castelia City]] provides a short pleasure cruise that returns to dock in a matter of hours. In [[Alola]], ferries are the main mode of transportation between the islands (docking at [[Hau'oli City]], [[Heahea City]], [[Malie City]], and the [[Seafolk Village]]), as well as [[Aether Paradise]].
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[[Image:Team Rocket's Balloon.PNG|right|thumb|Team Rocket's Meowth balloon]]
====[[wp:hot air balloon|Hot Air Balloons]]====
Used by Team Rocket multiple times. Some balloons were shaped as a Wobbuffet, a Sneasel, and a Meowth. A hot air-balloon was also used by Ash and co. in the episode ''[[EP205|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''.
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[[Image:Plane.PNG|right|thumb|Noland's plane doing a flip]]
====[[wp:Airplane|Airplanes]]====
Used by [[Noland]] in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]''.
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[[Image:Domino's Glider.PNG|right|thumb|[[Domino]] and her glider]]
====[[wp:Hanglider|Hangliders]]====
Used by [[Domino]] in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''
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[[Image:Helicopter.PNG|left|thumb|A helicopter from ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]'']][[Image:Team Rocket Helicopter.PNG|thumb|right|One of Team Rocket's helicopters]]
====[[wp:Helicopter|Helicopters]]====
Used by Team Rocket multiple times and by [[Rhonda (Sinnoh Now)|Rhonda]] in ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''.
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===[[wp:boat|Boats]]===
[[Image:260.gif|thumb|right|[[Leaf (game)|Leaf]] about to board S.S. Anne.]]
====S.S. Anne====
The [[S.S. Anne]] stops four years, a year or monthly (depending on [[canon]]) in [[Vermilion City]]. The [[S.S. Ticket]] that is needed to board the ship is only given away to exclusive people, such as [[Bill]] and [[Professor Oak]], however, they can give the ticket away to others.  


[[Image:S.S. Aqua3.GIF|thumb|right|[[Gold (game)|Gold]] disembarking from the S.S. Aqua.]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, the [[Team Rocket trio]] often uses [[Team Rocket's mechas#Team Rocket's balloons|submarines]] to travel and spy on targets. In [[Alto Mare]], a city of canals, gondolas provide a major means of transportation.
====S.S. Aqua====
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The [[S.S. Aqua]] is a boat that runs between [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]] and [[Vermilion City]] in [[Kanto]]. It is the largest boat yet in the Pokémon franchise, and is very easy to get lost in.


[[Image:S.S. Tidal.GIF|thumb|right|[[May (game)|May]] about to board the S.S. Tidal from the Battle Frontier.]]
==Pokémon as transport==
====S.S. Tidal====
[[File:Riding on Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Pokémon riding on other Pokémon]]
The '''[[S.S. Tidal]]''' is a boat that mostly runs in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]].
In the {{pkmn|games}}, {{m|surf}}ing over water and [[Flight|flying]] are common modes of transport. Notably, {{p|Lapras}}, the {{pkmn|category|Transport Pokémon}}, is often seen as a way of ferrying people across the sea. For example, in {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}, Lapras is used to transport the player and partner to other islands.


After the player has become the [[champion]], it will always run between [[Lilycove City]] and [[Slateport City]]. However, it will occasionally run to other places if the player has a ticket. With the [[Battle Pass]], it will run to [[Battle Tower (Hoenn)|Battle Tower]] (in {{pkmn|Ruby and Sapphire}}) or the [[Battle Frontier]] (in {{pkmn|Emerald}}); with the [[Eon Ticket]], it will run to [[Southern Island]]; with the [[Mysticticket]], it will run to [[Navel Rock]]; with the [[Auroraticket]], it will run to [[Birth Island]]; and with the [[Old Sea Map]], it will run to [[Faraway Island]].
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Pokémon are also occasionally used for transportation. People, as well as Pokémon themselves, may ride on Pokémon for various reasons. This is mostly seen in races, wherein only Pokémon may be used to move around, such as in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', where {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} joined a race.


[[Image:Seagallop.GIF|thumb|right|One of the Seagallop Ferries on its way between [[Vermilion City]] in [[Kanto]] and the [[Sevii Islands]].]]
Like in the games, {{pkmn|Trainer}}s also surf or fly using their Pokémon, such as in ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' where Trainers attempted to use their Pokémon to reach Mewtwo's island. Ash and his friends also used {{AP|Lapras}} while traveling in the [[Orange Islands]]. {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s often harness the power of certain Pokémon to fly, surf, or swim. Ash's {{type|Flying}} Pokémon were rode on many times, mostly by {{AP|Pikachu}} while looking for something or attacking {{TRT}}'s balloon. Pikachu rode on {{AP|Butterfree}} in episodes such as ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''. It also rode on {{p|Pidgeotto}}, {{p|Swellow}}, and {{p|Staraptor}}, Ash's bird-based Pokémon, multiple times.


====Seagallop Ferries====
===Hidden Machines===
The [[Seagallop Ferries]] run between [[Vermilion City]] in [[Kanto]] and each of the nine [[Sevii Islands]].
{{main|Hidden Machine}}
[[Hidden Machine]]s are machines that can be used to teach Pokémon certain moves. HMs are often used to progress within the story, and help carry the [[player character]] over certain obstacles. {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Rock Climb}}, and {{m|Whirlpool}} are some HM moves used that directly require carrying the player.


There are currently four known tickets that can be used to board a Seagallop Ferry: The [[Tri-Pass]] allows them to travel to [[Knot Island|Knot]], [[Boon Island|Boon]] and [[Kin Island|Kin]] Islands, the [[Rainbow Pass]] to the same three islands, as well as [[Floe Island|Floe]], [[Chrono Island|Chrono]], [[Fortune Island|Fortune]], and [[Quest Island|Quest]] Islands, the [[Mysticticket]] allows travel to [[Navel Rock]], and the [[Auroraticket]] allows travel to [[Birth Island]].
===Rhyhorn===
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In {{g|X and Y}}, Rhyhorn racing was introduced as a mode of transportation adopted by competing Rhyhorn racers. Though the player cannot participate in an actual Rhyhorn race, the {{player}}'s [[mother]], {{kal|Grace}}, is a retired {{p|Rhyhorn}} racer, and her Rhyhorn partner lounges outside her house. The player can ride this Rhyhorn, but cannot take it outside the small front lawn. The player can also ride a Rhyhorn on {{rt|9|Kalos}}, which is the only way to cross the jagged, rocky terrain to [[Glittering Cave]]. Big boulders which block various parts of the route can be easily smashed apart by the Rhyhorn.


[[Image:Submarine.PNG|right|thumb|One of [[Team Rocket]]'s submarines]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Rhyhorn have also been used as a mode of transport by Rhyhorn racers. Rhyhorn racing was first introduced in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', where Serena was attempting to ride her mother's Rhyhorn under the watchful eye of her mother Grace, an accomplished Rhyhorn racer. An actual Rhyhorn race was first shown in ''[[XY007|Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race!]]'' where {{Ash}} competed in a Rhyhorn race. Serena also rode on a Rhyhorn in ''[[XY053|A Race for Home!]]'' to catch up to the fleeing {{TRT}}. Serena was able to catch up to Team Rocket since Rhyhorn are faster than the {{p|Skiddo}} which Ash and {{ashfr}} had rode on to catch up to Team Rocket.
====[[wp:Submarine|Submarines]]====
Used by [[Team Rocket]] many times and by [[Ash]] and [[Ash's friends|his friends]] in ''[[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' and in ''[[AG094|Relicanth Really Can!]]''. In [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire]], and {{g|Emerald}} a submarine that is made by [[Captain Stern]] is stolen by [[Team Magma]] to reach [[Seafloor Cavern]] where {{p|Groudon}} is.
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[[Image:EP092.jpg|right|thumb|A Nurse Joy in a kayak]]


====[[wp:Kayak|Kayaks]] and [[wp:Canoe|canoes]]====
===Mamoswine===
Used by a [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'' and by [[Ash]] and [[Ash's friends|his friends]] in ''[[Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.
In {{g|X and Y}}, the player must ride a rental {{p|Mamoswine}} in order to traverse {{rt|17|Kalos}}, which is mostly covered in snow so thick that it is completely inaccessible by foot. With the Mamoswine, the {{player}} can plow through the snow with ease, and crush big boulders blocking certain parts of the route.
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[[Image:Wobbuffet Boat.PNG|right|thumb|Team Rocket's Wobbuffet boat]]


====[[Team Rocket]]'s boats====
Rental Mamoswine also appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}} in ''[[XY083|Over the Mountain of Snow!]]'', where two Mamoswine were hired by {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} to travel through the steep and snow-laden {{rt|17|Kalos}}.
Team Rocket has used many different boats in the anime.
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[[Image:Wailord Steam Boat.PNG|thumb|right|A {{p|Wailord}}-shaped Steam Boat]]


====[[wp:Steam Boat|Steam Boats]]====
===Skiddo and Gogoat===
[[Ash]] and [[Ash's Friends|his friends]] went on a {{p|Wailord}}-shaped Steam Boat in ''[[DP039|Steamboat Willies!]]''.
[[File:Professor Oak and Gogoat.png|thumb|220px|{{an|Professor Oak}} riding on {{p|Gogoat}}]]
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In {{g|X and Y}}, a {{DL|Lumiose City|Gogoat Shuttle}} service in [[Lumiose City]] allows the player to ride a {{p|Gogoat}} around the city. Signposts are located all around the boulevards where the shuttle service can be used. The fare is flat at {{Pdollar}}200.


===Objects with Wheels===
Similarly, on {{rt|12|Kalos}}, {{p|Skiddo}} can be ridden at [[Baa de Mer Ranch]]. These Skiddo can be used to explore parts of the route that cannot be accessed by foot alone.
[[Image:Trucks anime.PNG|right|250px|thumb|Trucks in the anime.]]
====Moving truck====
A truck is used by the player's family to move from [[Johto]] to [[Hoenn]] in the [[Generation III]] games. The player starts off the game inside of the truck.


====Magnet Train====
Gogoat have also been used as a mode of transport in the {{pkmn|anime}}. In particular, {{an|Alexa}} has ridden atop her {{TP|Alexa|Gogoat}} on several occasions to find things to report on. Gogoat have the ability to sense the feelings of whoever grips their horns; therefore the rider's feelings influence how successful they are at riding.
The [[Magnet Train]] runs between [[Saffron City]] and [[Goldenrod City]], and was constructed some time after [[Generation I]]. To ride it, a person needs a [[pass]], which was given to those displaced by the train stations' construction.
 
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Similarly, in ''[[XY053|A Race for Home!]]'' {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have ridden on Skiddo when they visited Baa de Mer Ranch. {{an|Serena}} and {{kal|Grace|her mother}} also had a Skiddo race to determine whether Serena would pursue Rhyhorn racing as a career. Like Gogoat, Skiddo's ability to read the feelings of its riders through their grip on its horns is important in controlling Skiddo when riding.
[[Image:Officer Jenny's Motorcycle.PNG|right|thumb|Officer Jenny on her motorcycle.]]
 
====[[wp:motorcycle|Motorcycles]]====
===Soaring in the sky===
Used by [[Officer Jenny|Officer Jennys]] multiple times.
{{main|Soaring in the sky}}
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[[File:Soaring artwork.png|thumb|220px|Artwork of {{ga|May}} and {{ga|Brendan}} soaring on [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Latias}} and Mega {{p|Latios}}, respectively]]
[[Image:GaryRidingArcanine.jpg|200px|right|thumb|Gary on a skateboard being pulled by [[Gary's Arcanine|his Arcanine]]]]
{{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} introduced soaring in the sky, where the player can use the [[Eon Flute]] to summon {{p|Latios}}{{sup/6|OR}}/ {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|AS}} and [[Mega Evolution|Mega Evolve]] it to soar around over [[Hoenn]].
====[[wp:Skateboard|Skateboards]]====
 
In ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', [[Ash]] and [[Gary]] race on skateboards.
===Rayquaza===
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The player rides on a [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Rayquaza}} during the [[Delta Episode]] in {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}} to stop a meteorite.
[[Image:Segways.PNG|right|200px|thumb|Butch and Cassidy riding Segways]]
 
====[[wp:Segway|Segways]]====
===Poké Ride===
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] rode Segways.
{{main|Poké Ride}}
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In Alola, the player can summon a Pokémon through the Ride Pager, allowing the player to ride on certain Pokémon. Each Pokémon allows the player to use a special ability. Its usable rides are {{p|Tauros}}, {{p|Stoutland}}, {{p|Lapras}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Mudsdale}}, {{p|Sharpedo}}, and {{p|Machamp}}. Poké Ride Pokémon have also been featured several times in the {{pkmn|anime}}, even with some exclusive Pokémon rides such as [[Ash Ketchum|Ash]]'s ride as an [[Ultra Guardians|Ultra Guardian]], which is a {{p|Garchomp}}.
[[Image:Scott's Car.PNG|right|thumb|[[Scott|Scott's]] car]]
 
====[[wp:Car|Cars]]====
=== Mantine ===
Used multiple times in the anime.
{{main|Mantine Surf}}In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, {{p|Mantine}} is a specific Poké Ride used specifically for surfing.
 
===Ultra Warp Ride===
{{main|Ultra Warp Ride}}
[[File:Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Wormhole artwork.png|thumb|220px|{{ga|Selene}} and {{ga|Elio}} during Ultra Warp Ride]]
In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, [[Nebby]] creates an [[Ultra Wormhole]] and brings [[Lillie]] and the player into the [[Ultra Deep Sea]] to save Lillie's [[Lusamine|mother]].
 
In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the player can summon either the [[Ultra Recon Squad]]'s {{p|Solgaleo}}/{{p|Lunala}} or Nebby to travel through [[Ultra Space]] by creating Ultra Wormholes and passing through them to get to alternate [[dimension]]s to catch [[Ultra Beasts]].
 
===Walking Pokémon===
{{main|Walking Pokémon}}
In {{LGPE}}, certain walking Pokémon can be ridden on top of, replacing certain functions such as the bicycle or {{m|Surf}}.
 
===Flying Taxi===
{{main|Flying Taxi}}
[[File:Flying Taxi Twilight Wings.png|thumb|220px|The [[Flying Taxi]] in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
Since [[Generation VIII]], several [[region]]s have carriages pulled by Pokémon that are used as a mode of air transportation, similar to [[HM]] {{m|Fly}} in previous [[generation]]s. These carriages are pulled by a {{p|Corviknight}} in [[Galar]], a flock of {{p|Squawkabilly}} in [[Paldea]], a flock of {{p|Noctowl}} in [[Kitakami]], and a pair of {{p|Skarmory}} at [[Blueberry Academy]] in [[Unova]]. They are each piloted by a {{tc|Cabbie}}.
 
=== Rotom Bike ===
{{main|Rotom Bike}}
In [[Galar]], similar to how it does to a [[Pokédex]], {{p|Rotom}} can connect itself to a [[Bicycle]] through a [[Rotom Phone]], greatly enhancing it.
 
===Ride Pokémon of Hisui===
{{main|Ride Pokémon (Hisui)}}
In [[Hisui]], Ride Pokémon are a select group of Pokémon that are dedicated to assisting humans that they have deemed worthy. The Ride Pokémon are descendants of five of the ten companions of the ancient hero of legend, who have received their blessing from {{ga|Arceus}}.
 
===Koraidon and Miraidon===
{{main|Koraidon (game)}}
{{main|Miraidon (game)}}
[[File:Riding Legendaries artwork.png|thumb|220px|The [[player character]]s riding {{ga|Koraidon}} and {{ga|Miraidon}}]]
In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, a {{p|Koraidon}}{{sup/9|S}}/{{p|Miraidon}}{{sup/9|V}} are ride Pokémon that the player befriends early on in the game and travels with them throughout the story. The Pokémon replaces typical functions from previous games such as the bicycle and surfing.
 
=== Cyclizar ===
In [[Paldea]], {{p|Cyclizar}} are mount Pokémon that were ridden by humans since ancient times and are seen being used as rides by many people in the region.
 
===Starmobile===
[[Starmobile|Starmobiles]] are vehicles used in battle by the squad bosses of [[Team Star]]. Each Starmobile is powered by Pokémon: a {{p|Revavroom}} sits in the hood and controls the vehicle, while two {{p|Varoom}} are located on the back, acting as rear wheels. Additionally, according to [[Mela]], the Starmobiles are fueled by evolved forms of {{p|Charcadet}}. Starmobiles are most likely based on {{wp|dekotora}}, a Japanese style of modifying trucks with elaborate stainless steel parts, murals, and LED lights.
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===Gallery===
<gallery heights="150" widths="150">
File:HM Fly artwork.png|[[Leaf (game)|Leaf]] using {{m|Fly}}
File:HM Surf artwork.png|[[Hilda (game)|Hilda]] using {{m|Surf}}
File:HM Whirlpool artwork.png|[[Ethan (game)|Ethan]] using {{m|Whirlpool}}
File:HM Waterfall artwork.png|[[Nate (game)|Nate]] using {{m|Waterfall}}
File:HM Dive artwork.png|[[Brendan (game)|Brendan]] using {{m|Dive}}
File:HM Rock Climb artwork.png|[[Dawn (game)|Dawn]] using {{m|Rock Climb}}
Sun Moon Poké Ride artwork.png|Poké Ride artwork from {{g|Sun and Moon}}
File:XY Riding Gogoat.png|Artwork of the Gogoat Shuttle in {{g|X and Y}}
File:Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Mantine Surf.png|Mantine Surf artwork from {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
PE Walking Pokémon.png|Walking Pokémon artwork from {{LGPE}}
LA Ride Basculegion.png|The player riding a Basculegion
Starfall Street artwork.png|Starmobile artwork from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
</gallery>
 
==See also==
* [[Team Rocket's mechas]]
 
{{Pokémon world}}


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Latest revision as of 01:01, 26 July 2024

Ash, Dawn, and Brock on a speedboat

There are various methods of transportation used in the Pokémon world. These methods can be divided into transportation by land, air, and water. Some Pokémon can also be used as transportation.

Land

Ash and his friends on bikes in One Big Happiny Family!
Main article: Land transportation in the Pokémon world

In the games, there are many means of land-based transport that the player can use. For simple personal navigation, Running Shoes and Bicycles have long been a staple, and Roller Skates made an appearance in Pokémon X and Y.

Vehicles are commonly seen, but rarely used by the player. The opening scene of the Hoenn games sees the player arriving in a moving van. In Lumiose City in Kalos, the player can use the Lumi Cab taxi service. In Alola, the Exeggutor Express bus can be used to reach the top of Mount Hokulani. In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, the player also rides a levitating motorcycle/scooter for intercity travel.

Trains provide some (usually intercity) travel in the games. The Magnet Train connects Saffron City in Kanto and Goldenrod City in Johto. The Battle Subway can travel between Nimbasa City and Anville Town in Unova—but most of its lines function as battle facilities. In Kalos, a train connects Lumiose City and Kiloude City, while a monorail connects two halves of Coumarine City. In Galar, a rail system connects Wedgehurst, the Wild Area, Motostoke, Hulbury, Hammerlocke, White Hill Station, and Wyndon; a monorail in Wyndon also connects Wyndon Station, the Rose of the Rondelands, Wyndon Stadium, and the Battle Tower. In Orre, The Under Subway connects The Under and the Shadow PKMN Lab. A cable car is also the primary means of reaching Mt. Chimney.

In Pokémon Snap and New Pokémon Snap, the player rides in special, self-navigating vehicles: ZERO-ONE and NEO-ONE.

In other media, these transports may also appear when the story touches the same setting. In the anime, the destruction of Misty's bike becomes the impetus for her to join Ash as his first traveling companion. May and Dawn also had bikes that were destroyed.

Air

The Brave Olivine in Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Main article: Air transportation in the Pokémon world

Air transport is relatively rare in the games. In Unova, Mistralton City has an airport, from which the player can travel to the Nature Preserve. Team Plasma also uses an airship, the Plasma Frigate. In Pokémon Conquest, a blimp is used to carry Warriors between non-adjacent kingdoms. In Pokémon GO, members of Team GO Rocket appear in hot air balloons. In Hoenn, in the Delta Episode, the Mossdeep Space Center's rocket is a centerpiece of the plan to stop an asteroid.

In the anime, the Team Rocket trio often uses many different kinds of balloons to travel and to spy on targets. Ash traveled by plane to reach Unova, Kalos, and Alola. In Pokémon Horizons: The Series, the Rising Volt Tacklers operate off their airship, the Brave Olivine. Helicopters are often used by villainous teams.

Water

The S.S. Anne in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
Main article: Water transportation in the Pokémon world

Most games feature a prominent mode of water transport. In Kanto, several ships dock at Vermilion City: the S.S. Anne is a luxury cruise that sails the world; the S.S. Aqua travels between Vermilion City and Olivine City in Johto; and the Seagallop provides access to and between the Sevii Islands. In Hoenn, the S.S. Tidal mainly goes between Lilycove City and Slateport City. In Sinnoh, the S.S. Sinnoh connects Snowpoint City and Fight Area. In Unova, the Royal Unova in Castelia City provides a short pleasure cruise that returns to dock in a matter of hours. In Alola, ferries are the main mode of transportation between the islands (docking at Hau'oli City, Heahea City, Malie City, and the Seafolk Village), as well as Aether Paradise.

In the anime, the Team Rocket trio often uses submarines to travel and spy on targets. In Alto Mare, a city of canals, gondolas provide a major means of transportation.

Pokémon as transport

Pokémon riding on other Pokémon

In the games, surfing over water and flying are common modes of transport. Notably, Lapras, the Transport Pokémon, is often seen as a way of ferrying people across the sea. For example, in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, Lapras is used to transport the player and partner to other islands.

In the anime, Pokémon are also occasionally used for transportation. People, as well as Pokémon themselves, may ride on Pokémon for various reasons. This is mostly seen in races, wherein only Pokémon may be used to move around, such as in The Flame Pokémon-athon!, where Ash and his friends joined a race.

Like in the games, Trainers also surf or fly using their Pokémon, such as in Mewtwo Strikes Back where Trainers attempted to use their Pokémon to reach Mewtwo's island. Ash and his friends also used Lapras while traveling in the Orange Islands. Pokémon Rangers often harness the power of certain Pokémon to fly, surf, or swim. Ash's Flying-type Pokémon were rode on many times, mostly by Pikachu while looking for something or attacking Team Rocket's balloon. Pikachu rode on Butterfree in episodes such as Bye Bye Butterfree. It also rode on Pidgeotto, Swellow, and Staraptor, Ash's bird-based Pokémon, multiple times.

Hidden Machines

Main article: Hidden Machine

Hidden Machines are machines that can be used to teach Pokémon certain moves. HMs are often used to progress within the story, and help carry the player character over certain obstacles. Surf, Fly, Rock Climb, and Whirlpool are some HM moves used that directly require carrying the player.

Rhyhorn

In Pokémon X and Y, Rhyhorn racing was introduced as a mode of transportation adopted by competing Rhyhorn racers. Though the player cannot participate in an actual Rhyhorn race, the player's mother, Grace, is a retired Rhyhorn racer, and her Rhyhorn partner lounges outside her house. The player can ride this Rhyhorn, but cannot take it outside the small front lawn. The player can also ride a Rhyhorn on Route 9, which is the only way to cross the jagged, rocky terrain to Glittering Cave. Big boulders which block various parts of the route can be easily smashed apart by the Rhyhorn.

In the anime, Rhyhorn have also been used as a mode of transport by Rhyhorn racers. Rhyhorn racing was first introduced in Lumiose City Pursuit!, where Serena was attempting to ride her mother's Rhyhorn under the watchful eye of her mother Grace, an accomplished Rhyhorn racer. An actual Rhyhorn race was first shown in Giving Chase at the Rhyhorn Race! where Ash competed in a Rhyhorn race. Serena also rode on a Rhyhorn in A Race for Home! to catch up to the fleeing Team Rocket. Serena was able to catch up to Team Rocket since Rhyhorn are faster than the Skiddo which Ash and his friends had rode on to catch up to Team Rocket.

Mamoswine

In Pokémon X and Y, the player must ride a rental Mamoswine in order to traverse Route 17, which is mostly covered in snow so thick that it is completely inaccessible by foot. With the Mamoswine, the player can plow through the snow with ease, and crush big boulders blocking certain parts of the route.

Rental Mamoswine also appeared in the anime in Over the Mountain of Snow!, where two Mamoswine were hired by Ash and his friends to travel through the steep and snow-laden Route 17.

Skiddo and Gogoat

Professor Oak riding on Gogoat

In Pokémon X and Y, a Gogoat Shuttle service in Lumiose City allows the player to ride a Gogoat around the city. Signposts are located all around the boulevards where the shuttle service can be used. The fare is flat at $200.

Similarly, on Route 12, Skiddo can be ridden at Baa de Mer Ranch. These Skiddo can be used to explore parts of the route that cannot be accessed by foot alone.

Gogoat have also been used as a mode of transport in the anime. In particular, Alexa has ridden atop her Gogoat on several occasions to find things to report on. Gogoat have the ability to sense the feelings of whoever grips their horns; therefore the rider's feelings influence how successful they are at riding.

Similarly, in A Race for Home! Ash and his friends have ridden on Skiddo when they visited Baa de Mer Ranch. Serena and her mother also had a Skiddo race to determine whether Serena would pursue Rhyhorn racing as a career. Like Gogoat, Skiddo's ability to read the feelings of its riders through their grip on its horns is important in controlling Skiddo when riding.

Soaring in the sky

Main article: Soaring in the sky
Artwork of May and Brendan soaring on Mega Latias and Mega Latios, respectively

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire introduced soaring in the sky, where the player can use the Eon Flute to summon LatiosOR/ LatiasAS and Mega Evolve it to soar around over Hoenn.

Rayquaza

The player rides on a Mega Rayquaza during the Delta Episode in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire to stop a meteorite.

Poké Ride

Main article: Poké Ride

In Alola, the player can summon a Pokémon through the Ride Pager, allowing the player to ride on certain Pokémon. Each Pokémon allows the player to use a special ability. Its usable rides are Tauros, Stoutland, Lapras, Charizard, Mudsdale, Sharpedo, and Machamp. Poké Ride Pokémon have also been featured several times in the anime, even with some exclusive Pokémon rides such as Ash's ride as an Ultra Guardian, which is a Garchomp.

Mantine

Main article: Mantine SurfIn Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Mantine is a specific Poké Ride used specifically for surfing.

Ultra Warp Ride

Main article: Ultra Warp Ride
Selene and Elio during Ultra Warp Ride

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Nebby creates an Ultra Wormhole and brings Lillie and the player into the Ultra Deep Sea to save Lillie's mother.

In Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the player can summon either the Ultra Recon Squad's Solgaleo/Lunala or Nebby to travel through Ultra Space by creating Ultra Wormholes and passing through them to get to alternate dimensions to catch Ultra Beasts.

Walking Pokémon

Main article: Walking Pokémon

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, certain walking Pokémon can be ridden on top of, replacing certain functions such as the bicycle or Surf.

Flying Taxi

Main article: Flying Taxi
The Flying Taxi in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

Since Generation VIII, several regions have carriages pulled by Pokémon that are used as a mode of air transportation, similar to HM Fly in previous generations. These carriages are pulled by a Corviknight in Galar, a flock of Squawkabilly in Paldea, a flock of Noctowl in Kitakami, and a pair of Skarmory at Blueberry Academy in Unova. They are each piloted by a Cabbie.

Rotom Bike

Main article: Rotom Bike

In Galar, similar to how it does to a Pokédex, Rotom can connect itself to a Bicycle through a Rotom Phone, greatly enhancing it.

Ride Pokémon of Hisui

Main article: Ride Pokémon (Hisui)

In Hisui, Ride Pokémon are a select group of Pokémon that are dedicated to assisting humans that they have deemed worthy. The Ride Pokémon are descendants of five of the ten companions of the ancient hero of legend, who have received their blessing from Arceus.

Koraidon and Miraidon

Main article: Koraidon (game)
Main article: Miraidon (game)
The player characters riding Koraidon and Miraidon

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, a KoraidonS/MiraidonV are ride Pokémon that the player befriends early on in the game and travels with them throughout the story. The Pokémon replaces typical functions from previous games such as the bicycle and surfing.

Cyclizar

In Paldea, Cyclizar are mount Pokémon that were ridden by humans since ancient times and are seen being used as rides by many people in the region.

Starmobile

Starmobiles are vehicles used in battle by the squad bosses of Team Star. Each Starmobile is powered by Pokémon: a Revavroom sits in the hood and controls the vehicle, while two Varoom are located on the back, acting as rear wheels. Additionally, according to Mela, the Starmobiles are fueled by evolved forms of Charcadet. Starmobiles are most likely based on dekotora, a Japanese style of modifying trucks with elaborate stainless steel parts, murals, and LED lights.

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