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[[File:Sun Moon Poké Ride artwork.png|thumb|250px|Poké Ride artwork]]
[[File:Sun Moon Poké Ride artwork.png|thumb|250px|Poké Ride artwork for {{g|Sun and Moon}}]]
'''Poké Ride''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンライド''' ''Pokémon Ride'') is a custom practiced in the [[Alola]] [[region]] where certain {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are trained as Ride Pokémon to help people travel or perform other tasks.
 
==In the core series games==
[[File:Key Ride Pager Sprite.png|thumb|Ride Pager Key Item obtain sprite]]
[[File:Key Ride Pager Sprite.png|thumb|Ride Pager Key Item obtain sprite]]
'''Poké Ride''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンライド''' ''Pokémon Ride'') is a custom practiced in the [[Alola]] region where certain {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are trained as Ride Pokémon to help people travel or perform other tasks. Different Ride Pokémon have strengths suiting them to different tasks. An institution called Alola Transit appears to be involved in the administration of Ride Pokémon. They are a common means of travel in Alola.


Anyone can summon a Ride Pokémon if they have a '''Ride Pager''' (Japanese: '''ライドギア''' ''Ride Gear'') with the desired Pokémon registered to it. The Ride Pager was developed by [[Ilima]] with the help of a friend.
===History===
[[File:SM Ending Screen 1.png|thumb|right|[[Hau]] and [[Hala]] racing on {{p|Tauros}}.]]
Ride Pokémon are a common means of travel in Alola and different Ride Pokémon have strengths suiting them to different tasks. Not all Ride Pokémon in Alola are a part of Poké Ride, with many Trainers using their own Pokémon for transport. An institution called '''Alola Transit''' appears to be involved in the administration of Ride Pokémon and frequently does Alola Ride Shows, displaying the Pokémon that are frequently called. Some Ride Pokémon are trained at [[Paniola Ranch]]. Those who ride {{p|Mantine}} are called '''Mantine Surfers''' (Japanese: '''マンタインサーファー''' ''Mantain Surfers''), an example being [[Grimsley]].


Some Ride Pokémon are trained at [[Paniola Ranch]].
Anyone can summon a Ride Pokémon if they have a '''Ride Pager''' (Japanese: '''ライドギア''' ''Ride Gear'') with the desired Pokémon registered to it. The Ride Pager was developed by [[Ilima]] with the help of a friend. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, [[Professor Laventon]] also states how [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|riding Pokémon]] in [[Hisui]] resembles Ride Pokémon in Alola,<ref>[[Professor Laventon]]: ''"Remarkable! Truly outstanding stuff! A Pokémon letting someone ride on it... Why, it's just like the Ride Pokémon of Alola!"'' ([[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]])</ref> implying that the custom has existed for hundreds of years.


In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], Ride Pokémon functionally take the place of [[HM]]-taught [[field move]]s and certain [[Key Item]]s&mdash;like the [[Dowsing Machine]] and the [[Bicycle]]&mdash;from past games. The Ride Pager can be opened by pressing the Y Button once it is obtained. The player can also tap the icons by the Ride Pokémon to [[feature registration|register]] them to different directions on the Control Pad as a shortcut. It is obtained from [[Hala]] after the player passes his [[island challenge|grand trial]].
[[Soliera]]{{Sup/7|US}} and [[Dulse]]{{Sup/7|UM}} liken riding on top of {{P|Lunala}}{{Sup/7|US}} and {{P|Solgaleo}}{{Sup/7|UM}} to the Ride Pokémon of Alola.<ref>[[Soliera]]: ''"Perhaps you could ride upon our Solgaleo. Yes... Just as you ride upon Pokémon in Alola!"'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Sun]])</ref><ref>[[Dulse]]: ''"A Trainer like you might ride upon our Lunala to reach the world where [[Necrozma (game)|Necrozma]] will be found. Yes, just as you people ride upon your Pokémon here in Alola."'' ([[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Pokémon Ultra Moon]])</ref>


While riding a Ride Pokémon, the player will wear a special suit known as the '''Riding Wear''' (Japanese: '''ライドウェア''' ''Ride Wear''). The Riding Wear's appearance differs when riding on a Pokémon that travels on water.
Concept art for [[Malie City]] for Sun and Moon depicts a {{p|Hariyama}} taxi service, this service is considered to be the same one as the {{p|Tauros}} taxi service, however Haryiama is never depicted as a form of Ride Pokémon. This would also suggest that the Tauros Charge Poké Ride was at one point considered to be a usual [[Pokémon as transport|form of travel]] during the games' development. The idea of a Tauros taxi service has been adapted into the the [[Pokémon animated series]].


==List of Ride Pokémon==
=== Mechanics ===
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], Ride Pokémon functionally take the place of [[HM]]-taught [[field move]]s and certain [[Key Item]]s&mdash;like the [[Dowsing Machine]] and the [[Bicycle]]&mdash;from past games, and while riding one, the encounter rate per step in [[tall grass]], or while riding across [[Water tile|water]], may be reduced from the default rate on foot. The Ride Pager can be opened by pressing the Y Button once it is obtained. The player can also tap the icons by the Ride Pokémon to [[feature registration|register]] them to different directions on the Control Pad as a shortcut. It is obtained from [[Hala]] after the player passes his [[island challenge|grand trial]].
 
While riding a Ride Pokémon, the player will wear a special suit known as the '''Riding Wear''' (Japanese: '''ライドウェア''' ''Ride Wear''). The Riding Wear's appearance differs when riding on a Pokémon that travels on water. Additionally, the designs of both change between Sun and Moon, and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. In Sun and Moon, the Riding Wear's headgear appears to be modeled after {{p|Hawlucha}}. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the Riding Wear's headgear appears to be modeled after {{Shiny}} Hawlucha.
 
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon retains all Ride Pokémon featured in Sun and Moon, as well as introducing a new Ride Pokémon, {{P|Mantine}}, in the form of [[Mantine Surf]]. Unlike the other Ride Pokémon, Mantine is exclusively kept at Surf Spots rather than the specialized [[Poké Ball]]s included in the Ride Pager, and are used to swim between Alola's four main islands.
 
===List of Ride Pokémon===
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #1d2c5e; border: 3px solid #ffcb05; clear:both"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #1d2c5e; border: 3px solid #ffcb05; clear:both"
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Model
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Ride
! style="background:#3467af" | Image
! style="background:#3467af" | Image
! style="background:#3467af" | Name
! style="background:#3467af" | Name
! style="background:#3467af" | Use
! style="background:#3467af" | Purpose
! style="background:#3467af" | Encounter Rate
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Unlock requirement
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Unlock requirement
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Tauros Charge VII OD.png|120px]]
| [[File:Tauros Charge VII OD.png|120px]]
| [[File:SM Prerelease Poké Ride Tauros.png|200px]]
| [[File:Poké Ride Tauros Charge.png|200px]]
| {{p|Tauros}} Charge
| '''{{p|Tauros}} Charge'''
| Allows the player to move quickly on land and smash through large boulders.
| Allows the player to move quickly on land and smash through large boulders.
| From [[Hala]] after defeating him in the [[Melemele Island]] grand trial.
| -50%
| From [[Hala]] after defeating him in the [[Melemele Island]] grand trial in [[Iki Town]].
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Stoutland Search VII OD.png|120px]]
| [[File:Stoutland Search VII OD.png|120px]]
| [[File:SM Prerelease Poké Ride Stoutland.png|200px]]
| [[File:Poké Ride Stoutland Search.png|200px]]
| {{p|Stoutland}} Search
| '''{{p|Stoutland}} Search'''
| Allows the player to find hidden items.
| Allows the player to find [[hidden item]]s.
| -45%
| Speak to [[Mallow]] at [[Paniola Ranch]].
| Speak to [[Mallow]] at [[Paniola Ranch]].
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Lapras Paddle VII OD.png|120px]]
| [[File:Lapras Paddle VII OD.png|120px]]
| [[File:SM Prerelease Poké Ride Lapras.png|200px]]
| [[File:Poké Ride Lapras Paddle.png|200px]]
| {{p|Lapras}} Paddle
| '''{{p|Lapras}} Paddle'''
| Allows the player to surf across water. The player can also [[Fishing|fish]] from Lapras's back.
| Allows the player to {{m|surf}} across water. The player can also [[Fishing|fish]] from Lapras's back.
| -80%
| From [[Lana]] at [[Brooklet Hill]] to investigate the splashing.
| From [[Lana]] at [[Brooklet Hill]] to investigate the splashing.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Charizard Glide VII OD.png|120px]]
| [[File:Charizard Glide VII OD.png|120px]]
| [[File:SM Prerelease Poké Ride Charizard.png|200px]]
| [[File:Poké Ride Charizard Glide.png|200px]]
| {{p|Charizard}} Glide
| '''{{p|Charizard}} Glide'''
| Allows the player to fly to places they've already been to.
| Allows the player to [[Flight|fly]] to places they have already been to.
| N/A
| From [[Kiawe]] at [[Wela Volcano Park]] after completing his trial.
| From [[Kiawe]] at [[Wela Volcano Park]] after completing his trial.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Mudsdale Gallop VII OD.png|120px]]
| [[File:Mudsdale Gallop VII OD.png|120px]]
| [[File:SM Prerelease Poké Ride Mudsdale.png|200px]]
| [[File:Poké Ride Mudsdale Gallop.png|200px]]
| {{p|Mudsdale}} Gallop
| '''{{p|Mudsdale}} Gallop'''
| Allows the player to run across rocky terrain.
| Allows the player to run across rocky terrain.
| -35%
| From [[Hapu]] upon entering {{rt|12|Alola}}.
| From [[Hapu]] upon entering {{rt|12|Alola}}.
|- style="background:#fff"
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Sharpedo Jet VII OD.png|120px]]
| [[File:Sharpedo Jet VII OD.png|120px]]
| [[File:SM Prerelease Poké Ride Sharpedo.png|200px]]
| [[File:Poké Ride Sharpedo Jet.png|200px]]
| {{p|Sharpedo}} Jet
| '''{{p|Sharpedo}} Jet'''
| Allows the player to surf rapidly and smash through rocks in the water.
| Allows the player to surf rapidly and smash through rocks in the water.
| -85%
| From [[Grimsley]] on {{rt|15|Alola}} after battling [[Team Skull]] in front of the [[Aether House]].
| From [[Grimsley]] on {{rt|15|Alola}} after battling [[Team Skull]] in front of the [[Aether House]].
|-
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:Machamp Shove VII OD.png|120px]]
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:Machamp Shove VII OD.png|120px]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Poké Ride Machamp Shove.png|200px]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Poké Ride Machamp Shove.png|200px]]
| style="background:#fff" | {{p|Machamp}} Shove
| style="background:#fff" | '''{{p|Machamp}} Shove'''
| style="background:#fff" | Allows the player to move large blocks.
| style="background:#fff" | Allows the player to move large blocks.
| style="background:#fff" | Unchanged
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | From [[Hapu]]'s grandmother upon entering [[Ancient Poni Path]].
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | From [[Hapu]]'s grandmother upon entering [[Ancient Poni Path]].
|}
|}


===Not registered in Ride Pager===
====Not registered in Ride Pager====
{{incomplete|section|needs=Solgaleo and Lunala in [[Ultra Warp Ride]]}}
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #1d2c5e; border: 3px solid #ffcb05; clear:both"
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #1d2c5e; border: 3px solid #ffcb05; clear:both"
|- style="color:#fff"
|- style="color:#fff"
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Model
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Ride
! style="background:#3467af" | Image
! style="background:#3467af" | Image
! style="background:#3467af" | Name
! style="background:#3467af" | Name
! style="background:#3467af" | Use
! style="background:#3467af" | Purpose
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Unlock requirement
! style="background:#3467af; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Unlock requirement
|-
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:Mantine Surf USUM OD.png|120px]]
| style="background:#fff; | [[File:Mantine Surf USUM OD.png|120px]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:USUM Prerelease Mantine Surf.png|200px]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Poké Ride Mantine Surf.png|200px]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[Mantine Surf]]{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="background:#fff" | '''[[Mantine Surf]]'''{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="background:#fff" | Allows the player to surf between islands and perform tricks to earn high scores.
| style="background:#fff" | Allows the player to surf between islands, performing tricks to earn high scores and [[Battle Point|BP]].
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Visit the [[Melemele Island|Melemele]] [[Alola Photo Club]].
| style="background:#fff;"| Visit the [[Melemele Island|Melemele]] [[Alola Photo Club]].
|-
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[File:0791Solgaleo-RadiantSunPhase.png|120px]]
[[File:0792Lunala-FullMoonPhase.png|120px]]
| style="background:#fff" | [[File:Ultra Warp Ride USUM.png|200px]]
| style="background:#fff" | '''[[Ultra Warp Ride]]'''{{sup/7|USUM}}
| style="background:#fff" | Allows the player to travel through [[Ultra Wormhole]]s in order to gain access to various different areas of [[Ultra Space]].
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | Talking to the [[Ultra Recon Squad]] at the [[Altar of the Sunne]]{{sup/7|US}}/[[Altar of the Moone]]{{sup/7|UM}}.
|}
|}


==In the anime==
==In animation==
[[File:Ride Stoutland anime.png|thumb|300px|Ride Stoutland in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Ride Stoutland anime.png|thumb|300px|Ride Stoutland in {{aniseries|SM}}]]
Ride Pokémon appear in a slightly expanded role in the anime's {{series|Sun & Moon}}. While most Ride Pokémon are still rented, Trainers can own their own personal Ride Pokémon, and can even command them to use [[move]]s and participate in {{pkmn|battle}}s.
===''Pokémon the Series''===
===={{aniseries|SM}}====
Ride Pokémon appear in a slightly expanded role in {{aniseries|SM}}. While most Ride Pokémon are still rented, Trainers can own their own personal Ride Pokémon, and can even command them to use [[move]]s and participate in {{pkmn|battle}}s.


Ride Pokémon first appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', in which a Sharpedo was used by {{Ash}} to move around the water in [[Hau'oli City]]. In the same episode, several Tauros appeared under the ownership of the [[Pokémon School]], where they were used by {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Mallow}}, and {{an|Sophocles}}.
Ride Pokémon first appeared in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', in which a Sharpedo was used by {{Ash}} to move around the water in [[Hau'oli City]]. In the same episode, several Tauros appeared under the ownership of the [[Pokémon School]], where they were used by {{an|Lana}}, {{an|Mallow}}, and {{an|Sophocles}}. A taxi driver in this episode, operating a Pokémon Taxi driven by a Tauros, divides Ride Pokémon into '''Land Ride Pokémon''', '''Water Ride Pokémon''', and '''Air Ride Pokémon'''. Each grouping is based on the group of terrain the Pokémon is meant for.  


Ash and {{an|Kiawe}} each used a Ride Tauros in a race in [[SM002|the following episode]].
Ash and {{an|Kiawe}} each used a Ride Tauros in a race in [[SM002|the following episode]].


Lana owns a {{p|Lapras}}, which she uses to traverse over the water. When not in use, it is kept in the sea next to her house. It was first seen in ''Alola to New Adventure!''. Kiawe owns a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}, which he uses to move around from island to island in order to make deliveries. Beginning in ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]'', Kiawe used this Charizard on his missions with the [[Ultra Guardians]]. It used to belong to [[Kiawe's grandfather|his grandfather]]. It also debuted in ''Alola to New Adventure!''.
Lana owns a {{p|Lapras}}, which she uses to traverse over the water. When not in use, it is kept in the sea next to her house. It was first seen in ''Alola to New Adventure!''. Kiawe owns a {{TP|Kiawe|Charizard}}, which he uses to move around from island to island in order to make deliveries. Beginning in ''[[SM061|A Mission of Ultra Urgency!]]'', Kiawe used this Charizard on his missions with the [[Ultra Guardians]]. It used to belong to [[Kiawe's grandfather|his grandfather]].


In ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]'', several {{p|Wailmer}} and Lapras were used to help in a fishing exercise for Ash and {{ashcl}}.
In ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]'', several {{p|Wailmer}} and Lapras were used to help in a fishing exercise for Ash and {{ashcl}}.
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A Ride {{p|Noivern}} made its first appearance in ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', under the command of {{an|Gladion}}, the newest member of the Ultra Guardians.
A Ride {{p|Noivern}} made its first appearance in ''[[SM087|Filling the Light with Darkness!]]'', under the command of {{an|Gladion}}, the newest member of the Ultra Guardians.


Ride Mantine first appeared in ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', where Ash, {{ashcl}}, and {{an|Misty}} rode them to [[Treasure Island]]. Prior to Ride {{p|Mantine}}'s proper introduction, the concept of [[Mantine Surf]]ing appeared in {{DL|Where Are You Going, Eevee?|Episode 3|the third}} [[Where Are You Going, Eevee?]] short, where the titular [[Sandy|Eevee]] learned to ride the {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Mantine}} it had befriended through the waves. That same Mantine appeared in ''Alola, Alola!'', joining the Ride Mantine on the way to their destination.
Ride Mantine first appeared in ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', where Ash, {{ashcl}}, and {{an|Misty}} rode them to [[Treasure Island]]. Prior to Ride {{p|Mantine}}'s proper introduction, the concept of [[Mantine Surf]]ing appeared in {{DL|Where Are You Going, Eevee?|Episode 3|the third}} [[Where Are You Going, Eevee?]] short, where the titular [[Sandy|Eevee]] learned to ride the {{OBP|Mantine|recurring}} it had befriended through the waves. That same Mantine appeared in ''Alola, Alola!'', joining the Ride Mantine on the way to their destination.


===Gallery===
====Gallery====
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Ash Sharpedo.png|Sharpedo Jet
File:Ash Sharpedo.png|Sharpedo Jet
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
Ride Pokémon first appeared in the {{chap|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}, where {{adv|Sun}} uses his {{p|Tauros}} Charge to help with deliveries. It can be summoned at any time via the Ride Pager. As in the games, while riding a Ride Pokémon, Sun wears the Riding Wear. Once he is done riding the Ride Pokémon, the summoned Pokémon disappears and his outfit changes back.
===={{MangaArc|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon}}====
{{adv|Sun}} uses his {{p|Tauros}} Charge to help with deliveries. It can be summoned at any time via the Ride Pager. As in the games, while riding a Ride Pokémon, Sun wears the Riding Wear. Once he is done riding the Ride Pokémon, the summoned Pokémon disappears and his outfit changes back.


{{p|Mudsdale}} Gallop debuted in ''[[PASM03|Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui]]'', where Sun was seen using one in a flashback.
{{p|Mudsdale}} Gallop debuted in ''[[PASM03|Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui]]'', where Sun was seen using one in a flashback.
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{{p|Lapras}} Paddle debuted in ''[[PASM09|True Identity and the Totem Pokémon of Brooklet Hill]]'', where Sun summoned it to traverse through the waters at [[Brooklet Hill]].
{{p|Lapras}} Paddle debuted in ''[[PASM09|True Identity and the Totem Pokémon of Brooklet Hill]]'', where Sun summoned it to traverse through the waters at [[Brooklet Hill]].


{{p|Mantine}} Surf debuted in [[PASM15]], where it was used by [[Professor Burnet]] and [[Lillie]] to meet with [[Professor Kukui]] on his yacht.
{{p|Mantine}} Surf debuted in ''[[PASM15|Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!"]]'', where it was used by [[Professor Burnet]] and [[Lillie]] to meet with [[Professor Kukui]] on his yacht.
 
{{p|Sharpedo}} Jet debuted in ''[[PASM15|Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!"]]'', where was used by Sun to rescue Lillie after she had been knocked into the sea by a wild {{p|Bruxish}}.


{{p|Sharpedo}} Jet debuted in [[PASM15]], where was used by Sun to rescue Lillie after she had been knocked into the sea by a wild {{p|Bruxish}}.
{{p|Charizard}} Glide debuted in ''[[PASM17|A Raid and Po Town]]'', where it was seen in a fantasy [[Hau]] had about Poké Rides.


{{p|Charizard}} Glide debuted in [[PASM17]], where it was seen in a fantasy [[Hau]] had about Poké Rides.
{{p|Stoutland}} Search debuted in ''[[PASM17|A Raid and Po Town]]'', where it was used by Sun to search for [[Mirage Berry|Mirage Berries]].


{{p|Stoutland}} Search debuted in [[PASM17]], where it was used by Sun to search for [[Mirage Berry|Mirage Berries]].
{{p|Machamp}} Shove debuted in ''[[PASM21|Thieving and Boss Crabominable]]'', where it was used to protect Sun from a group of {{p|Crabrawler}} and carry him around while his leg was injured.


{{p|Machamp}} Shove debuted in [[PASM21]], where it was used to protect Sun from a group of {{p|Crabrawler}} and carry him around while his leg was injured.
====Gallery====
====Gallery====
<gallery>
<gallery>
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* Charizard is the only Ride Pokémon that does not appear in the Alola Pokédex.
* Charizard is the only Ride Pokémon that does not appear in the Alola Pokédex.
* While the Ride Pager cannot be obtained as an item through normal gameplay, data for it as an [[List of unobtainable items|unobtainable]] [[Key Item]] exists which can be accessed through [[cheating]].
* While the Ride Pager cannot be obtained as an item through normal gameplay, data for it as an [[List of unobtainable items|unobtainable]] [[Key Item]] exists which can be accessed through [[cheating]].
* Machamp is the only Ride Pokémon from the video games not to appear in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|it=Poképassaggio
|it=Poképassaggio
|ko=포켓라이드 ''Poké Raideu''
|ko=포켓라이드 ''Poké Raideu''
|pl=Poké Transport
|pl=Pokétransport
|ru=Покемоны-Шаттлы ''Pokémony-Shattly''
|ru=Покемоны-Шаттлы ''Pokémony-Shattly''
|es=Pokémontura
|es=Pokémontura
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|ko=라이드포켓몬 ''Ride Pokémon''
|ko=라이드포켓몬 ''Ride Pokémon''
|pl=Pokémon Transportowy
|pl=Pokémon Transportowy
|pt_br=Poké Carona
|pt_br=Pokécarona
|pt_eu=Transporte Pokémon
|pt_eu=Transporte Pokémon
|ru=Покемон-шаттлы ''Pokémon-Shattly''
|ru=Покемон-шаттлы ''Pokémon-Shattly''
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''Charizard Glide''
''Charizard Glide''
{{Langtable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}
{{Langtable|color={{fire color}}|bordercolor={{flying color dark}}|textcolor=fff
|ja=リザードン　フライト ''Lizardon Flight''
|ja=リザードン　フライト ''Lizardon Flight''
|zh_yue=噴火龍飛行 ''{{tt|Panfólùhng Fēihàhng|Charizard Flight}}''
|zh_yue=噴火龍飛行 ''{{tt|Panfólùhng Fēihàhng|Charizard Flight}}''
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''Mudsdale Gallop''
''Mudsdale Gallop''
{{Langtable|color={{ground color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}
{{Langtable|color={{ground color}}|bordercolor={{ground color dark}}|textcolor=fff
|ja=バンバドロ ダッシュ ''Banbadoro Dash''
|ja=バンバドロ ダッシュ ''Banbadoro Dash''
|zh_yue=重泥挽馬飛奔 ''{{tt|Chúhngnàihwáahnmáh Fēibān|Mudsdale Dash}}''
|zh_yue=重泥挽馬飛奔 ''{{tt|Chúhngnàihwáahnmáh Fēibān|Mudsdale Dash}}''
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==See also==
==References==
{{reflist}}
 
==Related articles==
* [[HM]]
* [[HM]]
* [[Field move]]
* [[Field move]]
* [[Flight]]
* [[Ultra Warp Ride]]
* [[Ultra Warp Ride]]
* [[Soaring in the sky]]
* [[Soaring in the sky]]
* [[Secret Technique]]
* [[Secret Technique]]
{{-}}
* [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)]]
 
{{Project Games notice}}
{{Project Games notice}}


Latest revision as of 22:39, 4 February 2025

Poké Ride artwork for Pokémon Sun and Moon

Poké Ride (Japanese: ポケモンライド Pokémon Ride) is a custom practiced in the Alola region where certain Pokémon are trained as Ride Pokémon to help people travel or perform other tasks.

In the core series games

Ride Pager Key Item obtain sprite

History

Hau and Hala racing on Tauros.

Ride Pokémon are a common means of travel in Alola and different Ride Pokémon have strengths suiting them to different tasks. Not all Ride Pokémon in Alola are a part of Poké Ride, with many Trainers using their own Pokémon for transport. An institution called Alola Transit appears to be involved in the administration of Ride Pokémon and frequently does Alola Ride Shows, displaying the Pokémon that are frequently called. Some Ride Pokémon are trained at Paniola Ranch. Those who ride Mantine are called Mantine Surfers (Japanese: マンタインサーファー Mantain Surfers), an example being Grimsley.

Anyone can summon a Ride Pokémon if they have a Ride Pager (Japanese: ライドギア Ride Gear) with the desired Pokémon registered to it. The Ride Pager was developed by Ilima with the help of a friend. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Professor Laventon also states how riding Pokémon in Hisui resembles Ride Pokémon in Alola,[1] implying that the custom has existed for hundreds of years.

SolieraUS and DulseUM liken riding on top of LunalaUS and SolgaleoUM to the Ride Pokémon of Alola.[2][3]

Concept art for Malie City for Sun and Moon depicts a Hariyama taxi service, this service is considered to be the same one as the Tauros taxi service, however Haryiama is never depicted as a form of Ride Pokémon. This would also suggest that the Tauros Charge Poké Ride was at one point considered to be a usual form of travel during the games' development. The idea of a Tauros taxi service has been adapted into the the Pokémon animated series.

Mechanics

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Ride Pokémon functionally take the place of HM-taught field moves and certain Key Items—like the Dowsing Machine and the Bicycle—from past games, and while riding one, the encounter rate per step in tall grass, or while riding across water, may be reduced from the default rate on foot. The Ride Pager can be opened by pressing the Y Button once it is obtained. The player can also tap the icons by the Ride Pokémon to register them to different directions on the Control Pad as a shortcut. It is obtained from Hala after the player passes his grand trial.

While riding a Ride Pokémon, the player will wear a special suit known as the Riding Wear (Japanese: ライドウェア Ride Wear). The Riding Wear's appearance differs when riding on a Pokémon that travels on water. Additionally, the designs of both change between Sun and Moon, and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. In Sun and Moon, the Riding Wear's headgear appears to be modeled after Hawlucha. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the Riding Wear's headgear appears to be modeled after Shiny Hawlucha.

Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon retains all Ride Pokémon featured in Sun and Moon, as well as introducing a new Ride Pokémon, Mantine, in the form of Mantine Surf. Unlike the other Ride Pokémon, Mantine is exclusively kept at Surf Spots rather than the specialized Poké Balls included in the Ride Pager, and are used to swim between Alola's four main islands.

List of Ride Pokémon

Ride Image Name Purpose Encounter Rate Unlock requirement
Tauros Charge Allows the player to move quickly on land and smash through large boulders. -50% From Hala after defeating him in the Melemele Island grand trial in Iki Town.
Stoutland Search Allows the player to find hidden items. -45% Speak to Mallow at Paniola Ranch.
Lapras Paddle Allows the player to surf across water. The player can also fish from Lapras's back. -80% From Lana at Brooklet Hill to investigate the splashing.
Charizard Glide Allows the player to fly to places they have already been to. N/A From Kiawe at Wela Volcano Park after completing his trial.
Mudsdale Gallop Allows the player to run across rocky terrain. -35% From Hapu upon entering Route 12.
Sharpedo Jet Allows the player to surf rapidly and smash through rocks in the water. -85% From Grimsley on Route 15 after battling Team Skull in front of the Aether House.
Machamp Shove Allows the player to move large blocks. Unchanged From Hapu's grandmother upon entering Ancient Poni Path.

Not registered in Ride Pager

Ride Image Name Purpose Unlock requirement
Mantine SurfUSUM Allows the player to surf between islands, performing tricks to earn high scores and BP. Visit the Melemele Alola Photo Club.

Ultra Warp RideUSUM Allows the player to travel through Ultra Wormholes in order to gain access to various different areas of Ultra Space. Talking to the Ultra Recon Squad at the Altar of the SunneUS/Altar of the MooneUM.

In animation

Ride Stoutland in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Pokémon the Series

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Ride Pokémon appear in a slightly expanded role in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon. While most Ride Pokémon are still rented, Trainers can own their own personal Ride Pokémon, and can even command them to use moves and participate in battles.

Ride Pokémon first appeared in Alola to New Adventure!, in which a Sharpedo was used by Ash to move around the water in Hau'oli City. In the same episode, several Tauros appeared under the ownership of the Pokémon School, where they were used by Lana, Mallow, and Sophocles. A taxi driver in this episode, operating a Pokémon Taxi driven by a Tauros, divides Ride Pokémon into Land Ride Pokémon, Water Ride Pokémon, and Air Ride Pokémon. Each grouping is based on the group of terrain the Pokémon is meant for.

Ash and Kiawe each used a Ride Tauros in a race in the following episode.

Lana owns a Lapras, which she uses to traverse over the water. When not in use, it is kept in the sea next to her house. It was first seen in Alola to New Adventure!. Kiawe owns a Charizard, which he uses to move around from island to island in order to make deliveries. Beginning in A Mission of Ultra Urgency!, Kiawe used this Charizard on his missions with the Ultra Guardians. It used to belong to his grandfather.

In Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, several Wailmer and Lapras were used to help in a fishing exercise for Ash and his classmates.

A driver used three Ride Tauros to help pull his cart in To Top a Totem!.

A Ride Pelipper appeared in Young Kiawe Had a Farm!, where it was used by Ash to join Kiawe and his Ride Charizard.

A Trainer used a Ride Lapras in Partner Promises!.

Three Ride Tauros appeared in Alolan Open House!, where they were stolen by Tupp, Rapp, and Zipp from children at the Pokémon School.

Multiple Ride Stoutland appeared in Treasure Hunt, Akala Style!.

Olivia used a Ride Tauros in Big Sky, Small Fry!.

In A Mission of Ultra Urgency!, many Poké Ride Pokémon appeared, including a Garchomp, Metang, Flygon, Dragonair, and Altaria. They were used by Ash, Sophocles, Mallow, Lana, and Lillie, respectively, during their first mission as the Ultra Guardians. Many of them have been used during subsequent Ultra Guardians episodes.

Ash and Acerola used a Ride Mudsdale in Some Kind of Laziness! in order to travel across Haina Desert to the Ruins of Abundance.

A Ride Noivern made its first appearance in Filling the Light with Darkness!, under the command of Gladion, the newest member of the Ultra Guardians.

Ride Mantine first appeared in Alola, Alola!, where Ash, his classmates, and Misty rode them to Treasure Island. Prior to Ride Mantine's proper introduction, the concept of Mantine Surfing appeared in the third Where Are You Going, Eevee? short, where the titular Eevee learned to ride the Mantine it had befriended through the waves. That same Mantine appeared in Alola, Alola!, joining the Ride Mantine on the way to their destination.

Gallery

  • Sharpedo Jet
    Sharpedo Jet
  • Lapras Paddle
    Lapras Paddle
  • Tauros Charge
    Tauros Charge
  • Charizard Glide
    Charizard Glide
  • Ride Wailmer
    Ride Wailmer
  • Ride Pelipper
    Ride Pelipper
  • Mudsdale Gallop
    Mudsdale Gallop
  • Ride Garchomp
    Ride Garchomp
  • Ride Metang
    Ride Metang
  • Ride Flygon
    Ride Flygon
  • Ride Altaria
    Ride Altaria
  • Ride Dragonair
    Ride Dragonair
  • Ride Noivern
    Ride Noivern
  • Mantine Surf
    Mantine Surf

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc

Sun uses his Tauros Charge to help with deliveries. It can be summoned at any time via the Ride Pager. As in the games, while riding a Ride Pokémon, Sun wears the Riding Wear. Once he is done riding the Ride Pokémon, the summoned Pokémon disappears and his outfit changes back.

Mudsdale Gallop debuted in Pokémon Move Specialist Professor Kukui, where Sun was seen using one in a flashback.

Lapras Paddle debuted in True Identity and the Totem Pokémon of Brooklet Hill, where Sun summoned it to traverse through the waters at Brooklet Hill.

Mantine Surf debuted in Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!", where it was used by Professor Burnet and Lillie to meet with Professor Kukui on his yacht.

Sharpedo Jet debuted in Shipwreck and "Oh, What Sharp Teeth You Have, Bruxish!", where was used by Sun to rescue Lillie after she had been knocked into the sea by a wild Bruxish.

Charizard Glide debuted in A Raid and Po Town, where it was seen in a fantasy Hau had about Poké Rides.

Stoutland Search debuted in A Raid and Po Town, where it was used by Sun to search for Mirage Berries.

Machamp Shove debuted in Thieving and Boss Crabominable, where it was used to protect Sun from a group of Crabrawler and carry him around while his leg was injured.

Gallery

  • A Ride Pager
    A Ride Pager
  • Sun in his Riding Wear
    Sun in his Riding Wear
  • Tauros Charge
    Tauros Charge
  • Mudsdale Gallop
    Mudsdale Gallop
  • Lapras Paddle
    Lapras Paddle
  • Mantine Surf
    Mantine Surf
  • Sharpedo Jet
    Sharpedo Jet
  • Charizard Glide
    Charizard Glide
  • Stoutland Search
    Stoutland Search
  • Machamp Shove
    Machamp Shove

Trivia

  • Charizard is the only Ride Pokémon that does not appear in the Alola Pokédex.
  • While the Ride Pager cannot be obtained as an item through normal gameplay, data for it as an unobtainable Key Item exists which can be accessed through cheating.
  • Machamp is the only Ride Pokémon from the video games not to appear in the animated series.

In other languages

Poké Ride

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寶可騎行 Poké Kèhhàhng
Mandarin 寶可騎行 / 宝可骑行 Poké Qíxíng
Czech Poké jízda
Dutch Ride Pokémon
French Poké Monture
German PokéMobil
Hungarian Poké Lovaglás
Italian Poképassaggio
Korean 포켓라이드 Poké Raideu
Polish Pokétransport
Russian Покемоны-Шаттлы Pokémony-Shattly
Spanish Pokémontura

Ride Pager

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 騎行裝置 Kèhhàhng Jōngji
Mandarin 騎行裝置 / 骑行装置 Qíxíng Zhuāngzhì
French Appel-Monture
German PokéMobil-Funk
Italian Chiamapassagio
Korean 라이드기어 Ride Gear
Spanish Buscamontura

Riding Wear

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 騎行服 Kèhhàhng Fuhk
Mandarin 騎行服 / 骑行服 Qíxíng Fú
German Reitausrüstung
Italian Tuta Poképassaggio
Korean 라이드웨어 Ride Wear
Spanish Ropa Pokémontura

Ride Pokémon

Language Title
Japanese ライドポケモン Ride Pokémon
Chinese Cantonese 坐騎寶可夢 Johkèh Pokémon
Mandarin 坐騎寶可夢 / 坐骑宝可梦 Zuòjì Pokémon
Danish Transport-Pokémon
Dutch Rit-Pokémon
Finnish Ratsu-Pokémon
French Poké Monture
German PokéMobil-Pokémon
Italian Pokémon del Poképassaggio
Korean 라이드포켓몬 Ride Pokémon
Norwegian Ride Pokémon*
Transport-Pokémon*
Polish Pokémon Transportowy
Portuguese Brazil Pokécarona
Portugal Transporte Pokémon
Russian Покемон-шаттлы Pokémon-Shattly
Spanish Pokémontura
Swedish Transport-Pokémon

Tauros Charge

Language Title
Japanese ケンタロス　ラッシュ Kentauros Rush
Chinese Cantonese 肯泰羅衝撞 Hángtaailòh Chūngjohng
Mandarin 肯泰羅衝撞 / 肯泰罗冲撞 Kěntàiluó Chōngzhuàng
French Charge Tauros
German Tauros-Rammbock
Italian Carica Tauros
Korean 켄타로스 러시 Kentaros Rush
Spanish Carga Tauros

Stoutland Search

Language Title
Japanese ムーランド サーチ Mooland Search
Chinese Cantonese 長毛狗搜尋 Chèuhngmòugáu Sáuchàhm
Mandarin 長毛狗搜尋 / 长毛狗搜寻 Chángmáogǒu Sōuxún
French Mastouf'Flair
German Bissbark-Detektor
Italian Fiuto Stoutland
Korean 바랜드 서치 Baland Search
Spanish Olfateo Stoutland

Lapras Paddle

Language Title
Japanese ラプラス　スイム Laplace Swim
Chinese Cantonese 拉普拉斯游泳 Lāaipóulāaisī Yàuhwihng
Mandarin 拉普拉斯游泳 Lāpǔlāsī Yóuyǒng
French Brasse Lokhlass
German Lapras-Wellenritt
Italian Nuoto Lapras
Korean 라프라스 스윔 Lapras Swim
Spanish Nado Lapras

Charizard Glide

Language Title
Japanese リザードン　フライト Lizardon Flight
Chinese Cantonese 噴火龍飛行 Panfólùhng Fēihàhng
Mandarin 噴火龍飛行 / 喷火龙飞行 Pēnhuǒlóng Fēixíng
French Air Dracaufeu
German Glurak-Flieger
Italian Aero Charizard
Korean 리자몽 플라이트 Rizamon Flight
Spanish Vuelo Charizard

Sharpedo Jet

Language Title
Japanese サメハダー　ジェット Samehader Jet
Chinese Cantonese 巨牙鯊噴射 Geuihngàhsā Panseh
Mandarin 巨牙鯊噴射 / 巨牙鲨喷射 Jùyáshā Pēnshè
French Turbo Sharpedo
German Tohaido-Düse
Italian Turbo Sharpedo
Korean 샤크니아 제트 Sharknia Jet
Spanish Propulsión Sharpedo

Mudsdale Gallop

Language Title
Japanese バンバドロ ダッシュ Banbadoro Dash
Chinese Cantonese 重泥挽馬飛奔 Chúhngnàihwáahnmáh Fēibān
Mandarin 重泥挽馬飛奔 / 重泥挽马飞奔 Zhòngníwǎnmǎ Fēibēn
French Bourrino'Galop
German Pampross-Galopp
Italian Fuoristrada Mudsdale
Korean 만마드 대시 Manmadeu Dash
Spanish Todoterreno Mudsdale

Machamp Shove

Language Title
Japanese カイリキー プッシュ Kairiky Push
Chinese Cantonese 怪力猛推 Gwaailihk Máahngtēui
Mandarin 怪力猛推 Guàilì Měngtuī
French Poussée Mackogneur
German Machomei-Stoß
Italian Spinta Machamp
Korean 괴력몬 푸시 Goeryeokmon Push
Spanish Empuje Machamp

Mantine Surf

Language Title
Japanese マンタインサーフ Mantain Surf
Chinese Cantonese 巨翅飛魚衝浪 Geuihchifēiyùh Chūnglohng
Mandarin 巨翅飛魚衝浪 / 巨翅飞鱼冲浪 Jùchìfēiyú Chōnglàng
French Surf Démanta
German Mantax-Surfen
Italian Surf Mantine
Korean 만타인서핑 Mantine Surf
Brazilian Portuguese Surfe Mantine
Russian Сёрфинг с Мантайном Syorfing s Mantaynom
Spanish Surfeo Mantine

References

  1. ↑ Professor Laventon: "Remarkable! Truly outstanding stuff! A Pokémon letting someone ride on it... Why, it's just like the Ride Pokémon of Alola!" (Pokémon Legends: Arceus)
  2. ↑ Soliera: "Perhaps you could ride upon our Solgaleo. Yes... Just as you ride upon Pokémon in Alola!" (Pokémon Ultra Sun)
  3. ↑ Dulse: "A Trainer like you might ride upon our Lunala to reach the world where Necrozma will be found. Yes, just as you people ride upon your Pokémon here in Alola." (Pokémon Ultra Moon)

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