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Flight is a mechanic in the core series Pokémon games, used to instantly travel to previously visited locations.
Mechanics
Generations I to VI
Players can fly to locations they have visited using the HM move Fly. Usually a certain Gym Badge is required to use the move outside of battle. Most possible Fly destinations are places with Pokémon Centers, primarily cities and towns, but other significant locations can be flown to as well. Using Fly usually lands the player in front of an area's Pokémon Center. If the location lacks a Pokémon Center, an otherwise suitable spot is used.
Generally, simply entering a flyable location is all that is required to be able to use Fly for that location. There are some exceptions, however, such as Opelucid City in Black and White where the player must first view the Team Plasma event, Lacunosa Town in Black 2 and White 2 where the player must first encounter Professor Juniper and Bianca, and Ever Grande City in Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald where the player must first climb the waterfall. The Johto Battle Frontier, by contrast, can automatically be accessed after the National Pokédex is obtained.
In Generation I and II, when a Pokémon uses Fly outside of battle, its overworld sprite is the same as the icon seen in the party:
- Several Flying-type Pokémon use the
icon. - In Generation I, if a Charizard or Mew uses Fly outside of battle, it will appear as a flying
icon; a Dragonite will appear as a flying 
icon. - In Generation II, if a Charizard or Dragonite uses Fly outside of battle, it will appear as a flying
icon; a Mew, Crobat, Delibird, Lugia, or Ho-Oh will appear as a flying 
, 
, 
, 
, or 
icon, respectively.
In Generation II, the player cannot use Fly to move between Kanto and Johto. In HeartGold and SoulSilver, players can fly to either region by first flying to the Indigo Plateau or Route 26, then to the other region.
In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player also fly to any route or landmark directly, in addition to cities and towns. When the player flies to a route or a landmark, they will land in front of a sign that marks the area if there is one. If the location lacks both a Pokémon Center and a sign for the location, another suitable spot is used. Additionally, the player can soar through the sky on Mega LatiasAS or Mega LatiosOR, and can land on any previously visited location.
Generation VII
In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, players can fly to previously visited locations using the Poké Ride Charizard Glide. The map displayed when using Charizard Glide breaks each island up into areas, which are what are displayed on the top screen on the Charizard Glide flight map. The area a location is located in may not be the same as the location flown to. In addition, each flight point has a specific name, which may or may not correspond to the actual location flown to.
In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, players can fly to previously visited locations using the Secret Technique Sky Dash.
Generation VIII
In Pokémon Sword and Shield, players can use the Flying Taxi to travel to previously visited locations., free of charge. The player will be granted access to the Flying Taxi after the opening ceremony for the Gym Challenge in Motostoke Stadium, after which they can use the taxi from the Town Map or Habitat screen of the Pokédex. In addition to the Flying Taxi the player regularly uses, there is a local Flying Taxi in Wyndon, located in front of the Rose of the Rondelands hotel and in front of Wyndon Stadium. This taxi will take the player to and from the two aforementioned locations, the Monorail Station, and (after the player becomes Champion) the Battle Tower. The Flying Taxis in Galar are pulled by a Corviknight.
In The Isle of Armor and The Crown Tundra, the Flying Taxi can freely transport the player between any location in Galar, the Isle of Armor, or the Crown Tundra.
In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the field usage of the move Fly returns through the use of the Pokétch's Hidden Moves app. A wild Staraptor is summoned by the app to perform the move.
In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the player can fast travel to previously visited locations using the map in the Arc Phone. The player can only travel to locations within the same area; visiting a new area requires first going to Jubilife Village and then visiting the new area. Additionally, using the Ride Pokémon Braviary, the player can glide through the sky and travel long distances over the map.
Generation IX
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, Flying Taxis are available to the player from the Rotom Phone's map app as soon as it is obtained. Unlike in Pokémon Sword and Shield, Flying Taxis can be used in caves. The Flying Taxi in Paldea can also enter Area Zero, a place most people are forbidden from entering. The Flying Taxis in Paldea are pulled by a flock of Squawkabilly. Additionally, the player can glide over the map for short distances using the partner Koraidon's Gliding BuildS or Miraidon's Glide ModeV.
In The Teal Mask, despite Kitakami being said to be located far away from Paldea, the Flying Taxi can freely transport the player to either region. The Flying Taxis in Kitakami are pulled by a flock of Noctowl.
List of flyable locations
Kanto
| Location | Destination |
|---|---|
| Kanto Mainland | |
| Pallet Town | Player's houseRBYFRLGPE/Red's houseGSCHGSS |
| Viridian City | In front of the Pokémon Center |
| Pewter City | |
| Route 4 (West) | |
| Cerulean City | |
| Vermilion City | |
| Route 10 (North) | |
| Lavender Town | |
| Celadon City | |
| Saffron City | |
| Fuchsia City | |
| Cinnabar Island | |
| Kanto Victory RoadHGSS | Pokémon League Reception Gate |
| Indigo Plateau | League entrance |
| Sevii Islands — One, Two and Three Islands | |
| One Island | In front of the Pokémon Center |
| Two Island | |
| Two Island | |
| Sevii Islands — Four and Five Islands | |
| Four Island | In front of the Pokémon Center |
| Five Island | |
| Sevii Islands — Six and Seven Islands | |
| Six Island | In front of the Pokémon Center |
| Seven Island | |
Johto
| Location | Destination |
|---|---|
| New Bark Town | In front of the Player's house |
| Cherrygrove City | In front of the Pokémon Center |
| Violet City | |
| Azalea Town | |
| Goldenrod City | |
| Ecruteak City | |
| Olivine City | |
| Cianwood City | |
| Mahogany Town | |
| Lake of Rage | In front of the lake signGSC/In front of the Fishing Guru's houseHGSS |
| Blackthorn City | In front of the Pokémon Center |
| Safari Zone GateHGSS | |
| Frontier AccessHGSS | |
| Silver CaveGSC/Mt. SilverHGSS | |
| Pokéathlon DomeHGSS | In front of the building entrance |
Alola
| Area | Name | Location | Landing point | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Melemele Island | ||||
| Route 1: Hau'oli Outskirts | Your House | Route 1: Hau'oli Outskirts | In front of the player's house | none |
| Route 1: Hau'oli Outskirts | Route 1 | Route 1: Hau'oli Outskirts | In front of Pokémon Center | none |
| Route 1: Hau'oli Outskirts | Ten Carat Hill | Route 1: Hau'oli Outskirts | In front of Ten Carat Hill (opposite side of breakable rocks) | unknown |
| Iki Town | Iki Town | Iki Town | In front of town sign | none |
| Hau'oli City: Shopping District | Shopping District | Hau'oli City: Shopping District | In front of Pokémon Center | none |
| Hau'oli City: Shopping District | Alola Photo ClubUSUM | Hau'oli City: Shopping District | In front of the Alola Photo Club | none |
| Route 2 | Hau'oli Cemetery | Route 2 | In front of Hau'oli Cemetery sign | unknown |
| Big Wave Beach | Big Wave BeachUSUM | Big Wave Beach | In front of the high-score board | none |
| Route 2 | Route 2 | Route 2 | In front of Pokémon Center | none |
| Route 2 | Verdant Cavern | Route 2 | In front of Verdant Cavern trial gate | none |
| Route 3 | Melemele Meadow | Route 3 | In front of Melemele Meadow sign | none |
| Akala Island | ||||
| Heahea Beach | Heahea BeachUSUM | Heahea Beach | In front of the high-score board | none |
| Heahea City | Heahea City | Heahea City | In front of Pokémon Center | none |
| Paniola Town | Paniola Town | Paniola Town | In front of Pokémon Center | none |
| Paniola Town | Paniola Ranch | Paniola Ranch | In front of Pokémon Nursery | unknown |
| Route 5 | Brooklet Hill | Route 5 | In front of Pokémon Center | unknown |
| Route 5 | Lush Jungle | Route 5 | In front of Lush Jungle trial gate | Enter Lush Jungle |
| Royal Avenue | Royal Avenue | Royal Avenue | In front of Pokémon Center | none |
| Royal Avenue | Battle Royal Dome | Royal Avenue | In front of Battle Royal Dome | none |
| Route 7 | Wela Volcano Park | Route 7 | In front of Wela Volcano Park | none |
| Route 8 | Route 8 | Route 8 | In front of Pokémon Center | Enter Pokémon Center |
| Route 9 | Memorial Hill | Route 9 | In front of Memorial Hill | Enter Memorial Hill |
| Route 9 | Ruins of Life | Ruins of Life | In front of Ruins of Life | Complete Olivia's grand trial |
| Konikoni City | Konikoni City | Konikoni City | In front of Pokémon Center | Enter Konikoni City |
| Konikoni City | Alola Photo ClubUSUM | Konikoni City | In front of the Alola Photo Club | Enter the Konikoni Alola Photo Club |
| Hano Grand Resort | Hano Grand Resort | Hano Grand Resort | In front of Hano Grand Resort | Visit Hano Grand Resort |
| Ula'Ula Island | ||||
| Malie City | Malie City | Malie City | In front of Pokémon Center | Visit Malie City |
| Route 10 | Mount Hokulani | Mount Hokulani | In front of Pokémon Center | Visit Mount Hokulani |
| Route 12 | Blush Mountain | Route 12 | In front of Blush Mountain | Visit Blush Mountain |
| Ula'ula Beach | Ula'ula BeachUSUM | Ula'ula Beach | In front of the high-score board | Visit Ula'ula Beach |
| Tapu Village | Tapu Village | Tapu Village | In front of Pokémon Center | Visit Tapu Village |
| Tapu Village | Pokémon League | Mount Lanakila | In front of Pokémon Center | Enter Pokémon Center |
| Route 13 | Ruins of Abundance | Ruins of Abundance | In front of Ruins of Abundance | Enter Ruins of AbundanceSM Visit Ruins of AbundanceUSUM |
| Route 16 | Route 16 | Route 16 | In front of Pokémon Center | Enter Pokémon Center |
| Route 16 | Lake of the Sunne/Moone | Ula'ula Meadow | In front of Lake of the Sunne/Moone connection | Visit Lake of the Sunne/Moone |
| Route 17 | Po Town | Route 17 | In front of Po Town entrance | Visit Po Town |
| Poni Island | ||||
| Seafolk Village | Seafolk Village | Seafolk Village | In front of Pokémon Center | Talk to the chiefSM/MinaUSUM |
| Seafolk Village | Exeggutor Island | Exeggutor Island | In front of ship | Visit Exeggutor Island |
| Poni Beach | Poni Beach | Poni Beach | In front of the high-score board | Visit Poni Beach |
| Poni Breaker Coast | Ruins of Hope | Ruins of Hope | In front of Ruins of Hope entrance | Enter Ruins of Hope cave |
| Ancient Poni Path | Vast Poni Canyon | Ancient Poni Path | In front of Vast Poni Canyon entrance | Visit Vast Poni Canyon |
| Ancient Poni Path | Altar of the Sunne/Moone | Vast Poni Canyon | In front of Z-Crystal pedestalSM | Visit Altar of the Sunne/MooneSM |
| At the top of the emblem in the center of the altarUSUM | Reach the top of Altar of the Sunne/MooneUSUM | |||
| Poni Plains | Poni Meadow | Poni Plains | In front of Poni Meadow entrance | Enter Poni Meadow |
| Poni Gauntlet | Battle Tree | Battle Tree | In front of Battle Tree | Visit Battle Tree |
| Aether Paradise | ||||
| Aether Paradise | Aether Paradise | Aether Paradise | 1F: Entrance (outside south) | Battle Lusamine at Aether Paradise |
Galar
| Location | Destination | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|
| Galar Mainland | ||
| Postwick | The player's house | Unlocked from the start |
| Wedgehurst | Pokémon Center | Unlocked from the start |
| Route 2 | Professor Magnolia and Sonia's house | Unlocked from the start |
| Meetup Spot | In front of the Wild Area station | Unlocked from the start |
| East Lake Axewell | In front of the entrance to Motostoke | Unlocked from the start |
| Motostoke | Southeastern Pokémon Center | Unlocked from the start |
| Northwestern Pokémon Center | ||
| Route 3 | In front of Becca's Pokémon Camp | |
| Route 4 | In front of Molly's Pokémon Camp | |
| Turffield | Pokémon Center | |
| Route 5 | In front of Harrison's Pokémon Camp | |
| In front of the Pokémon Nursery | ||
| Hulbury | Pokémon Center | |
| Bridge Field | In front of the Pokémon Nursery | |
| Hammerlocke Hills | In front of the entrance to Hammerlocke | |
| Hammerlocke | Central Pokémon Center | |
| Eastern Pokémon Center | ||
| Western Pokémon Center | ||
| Route 6 | In front of Cam's Pokémon Camp, near Cara Liss | |
| Stow-on-Side | Pokémon Center | |
| Ballonlea | Pokémon Center | |
| Route 7 | In front of Renee's Pokémon Camp | |
| Route 8 | In front of Lisa's Pokémon Camp | |
| Circhester | Pokémon Center | |
| Route 9 | In front of Stephan's Pokémon Camp | |
| In front of the main entrance to Spikemuth | ||
| Route 10 | In front of Tristan's Pokémon Camp | |
| Wyndon | Central Pokémon Center | |
| Eastern Pokémon Center, near Wyndon Stadium | ||
| Rose Tower/Battle Tower | ||
| Isle of Armor | ||
| Fields of Honor | In front of Armor Station | After leaving the Armor Station and battling KlaraSw/AverySh for the first time |
| In front of the Master Dojo | ||
| Training Lowlands | In front of the Warm-Up Tunnel entrance | After interacting with Digging Pa |
| Tower of Waters | In front of the tower | Interact with the Master Dojo Student guarding the entrance. (Both available regardless of which Tower the player ultimately chooses) |
| Tower of Darkness | ||
| Crown Tundra | ||
| Slippery Slope | In front of Crown Tundra Station | After leaving the Crown Tundra Station[citation needed] |
| In front of the Max Lair entrance | ||
| Freezington | In front of Freeze Inn | |
| Giant's Bed | In front of the Iron Ruins | After interacting with the door |
| In front of the Rock Peak Ruins | After interacting with the door | |
| Snowslide Slope | Next to the Watt Trader | After interacting with the Watt Trader |
| In front of the Iceberg Ruins | After interacting with the door | |
| Crown Shrine | In front of the Crown Shrine entrance | |
| Three-Point Pass | In front of the Split-Decision Ruins | After interacting with the door |
| Dyna Tree Hill | On the western side of the Dyna Tree Hill island | |
Hisui
| Location | Destination |
|---|---|
| Jubilife Village | |
| Galaxy Hall | In front of the Galaxy Hall |
| Front Gate | In front of the Floaro Main Street Gate |
| Practice Field | Outside Practice Field |
| Farm | In front of the Farm |
| Training Grounds | In front of the Training Grounds entrance |
| Obsidian Fieldlands | |
| Fieldlands Camp | In front of the camp |
| Heights Camp | |
| Grandtree Arena | Outside the arena |
| Crimson Mirelands | |
| Mirelands Camp | In front of the camp |
| Bogbound Camp | |
| Diamond Settlement | Outside the gate |
| Brava Arena | Outside the arena |
| Cobalt Coastlands | |
| Beachside Camp | In front of the camp |
| Coastlands Camp | |
| Molten Arena | Outside the arena |
| Coronet Highlands | |
| Highlands Camp | In front of the camp |
| Mountain Camp | |
| Summit Camp | |
| Moonview Arena | Outside the arena |
| Alabaster Icelands | |
| Snowfields Camp | In front of the camp |
| Icepeak Camp | |
| Pearl Settlement | Outside the gate |
| Icepeak Arena | Outside the arena |
