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==Land==
==Land==
{{main|Land transportation in the Pokémon world}}
{{main|Land transportation in the Pokémon world}}
===Footwear===
Introduced in [[Generation III]], the [[Running Shoes]] are a pair of shoes that allow the {{player}} to run by holding down the B button in conjunction with the directional pad. Running is not allowed in most buildings, however, until [[Generation IV]]. Running speed is affected by terrain, such as marshes and snow. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the Running Shoes can be triggered on and off by using the touch screen.


[[Roller Skates]] are a [[Key Item]] in {{g|X and Y}} that allow the {{player}} to move around faster than they would by running, but slower than they would on a [[Bicycle]]. The player can perform certain tricks while using the Roller Skates. They are also worn by {{tc|Roller Skater}}s. In the {{pkmn|anime}}, {{an|Korrina}} often wears Roller Skates.
===Bikes===
{{main|Bicycle}}
[[File:DP Bicycle.png|thumb|220px|{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} on bikes in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'']]
[[File:DP Bicycle.png|thumb|220px|{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} on bikes in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'']]
In all [[core series]] games except [[Generation]]s {{gen|VII}} and {{gen|IX}}, the {{player}} is able to acquire a [[bicycle]]. They often have a price that is beyond the player's capacity to pay for, but during the course of the game the player will be given one as a gift from an NPC. Bicycles allow the player to travel faster than they can walking, running, or skating. Usually, the bicycle cannot be used in most, if any, buildings. In [[Hoenn]], common choices are the [[Acro Bike|Acro]] and [[Mach Bike]]s, while in [[Galar]], many Trainers have their [[Rotom Phone]] power their bike, turning it into the [[Rotom Bike]].
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}}.
 
Bikes are used at various times in the {{pkmn|anime}}, most notably when {{Ash}} borrows {{an|Misty}}'s bike, but crashes, thus ruining it. This bike is alluded to frequently throughout the first few seasons as a reason why Misty is angry at Ash. All of the main female characters, up until ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', owned bikes, which were eventually destroyed.
 
===Motor vehicles===
[[File:GAMEFREAK New Years Card 2017.png|thumb|left|220px|[[Professor Kukui]] and [[Lillie]] in a car]]
In the {{pkmn|games}}, {{wp|automobile|cars}} can be seen in many places, both while parked and being driven. Cars are also often used for transportation in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
 
In {{g|X and Y}}, [[Lumi Cab]] is a taxi service that lets the player travel between many stops around [[Lumiose City]] for a fee; destinations that are farther away cost more. If the player has enough {{DL|Lumiose City|style}}, the fare will be half price. If the player does not have enough money to pay for the ride, the {{tc|driver}} will challenge them to a battle.
 
{{wp|Recreational vehicle}}s have featured a few times in the games and anime, and a trailer house appeared in [[Pokémon Adventures]].
 
A truck is used by the player's family to move from [[Johto]] to [[Hoenn]] in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}. The player starts the game [[Inside of Truck|inside of the truck]]. Numerous concept art drawings featured trucks in the announcement trailer for {{g|Sun and Moon}}, most of which appeared in-game. These included pick-up trucks, firetrucks, and ambulances. In {{game|Red and Blue|s}}, a truck is located in a normally inaccessible part of the {{DL|S.S. Anne|Rumors|S.S. Anne}}. There were rumors that one could get a {{p|Mew}} or a rare item by using {{m|Strength}} on it. However, these proved to be false. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, if the [[Dowsing Machine|Itemfinder]] is used to look for an item near the truck, a [[Lava Cookie]] can be found instead, possibly referencing the rumors. Trucks have also been used several times in the anime.
 
Buses are featured in some of the [[core series]] games, {{g|Channel}}, and in the anime. In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, many people take the Exeggutor Express to climb up [[Mount Hokulani]]. Tanks have made a couple appearances in the anime.
 
A few Trainer classes use motorbikes. [[Wes]] rides a futuristic levitating motorcycle in {{g|Colosseum}}. Motorbikes have been used by [[Officer Jenny]] multiple times in the anime, and one was used by a [[Pokémon poacher|Pokémon hunter]] in ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'' when he was chasing {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}.
 
A {{wp|scooter}} is used in the anime and in {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}; in the latter, the scooter was later converted into a hoverscooter. {{wp|Segway}}s have also appeared in an episode of the anime, where they were referred to as scooters.
 
===Trains===
[[File:Magnet Train arrive HGSS.png|thumb|220px|The [[Magnet Train]]]]
Trains and subway stations have appeared several times in the {{pkmn|games}} and {{pkmn|anime}}.  


The [[Magnet Train]] runs between [[Saffron City]] and [[Goldenrod City]], connecting [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] in the [[Generation II]] games and their {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s|Generation IV remakes}}. It 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. A Pass can be received by the {{OBP|Copycat|character}} if the player returns [[Lost Item|her doll]] which was given to her by the player in Generation I and their {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s|Generation III remakes}} and found by a [[Pokémon Fan Club]] member in [[Vermilion City]].
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.


The [[Battle Subway]], accessible in [[Unova]] from [[Nimbasa City]], functions as Unova's version of the [[Battle Tower]]. One train can also be ridden by the player to [[Anville Town]]. As well as featuring Battle Trains, the Battle Subway appears as typical public transportation for the citizens of Nimbasa City.
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]].


In [[Galar]], there is a railway system that connects various areas of the region. The railways connect the following areas: [[Wedgehurst]], the [[Wild Area]], [[Motostoke]], [[Hulbury]], [[Hammerlocke]], [[Galar Route 10|White Hill Station]] and [[Wyndon]].
In {{g|Snap}} and [[New Pokémon Snap]], the player rides in special, self-navigating vehicles: [[ZERO-ONE]] and [[NEO-ONE]].


===Recreational equipment===
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.
{{wp|Skateboard}}s have also made an appearance in the anime. {{wp|Ski}}s are used by the {{tc|Skier}} Trainer class and {{wp|snowboard}}s are used by the {{tc|Boarder}} Trainer class, and both appear in the Japanese anime ending theme [[By Your Side ~Hikari's Theme~]]. {{wp|Sled}}s have also appeared multiple times in the anime.  
 
===Other===
[[File:AG041 Inside TR Mecha.png|220px|thumb|The [[Team Rocket trio]] inside a typical [[Team Rocket's mechas|mecha]]]]
Other unique forms of land transport have appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}} and [[Spin-off Pokémon games|spin-off games]].
 
Many of [[Team Rocket's mechas]] have the ability to transport people and Pokémon.
 
In {{g|Snap}}, the [[ZERO-ONE]] is an all-terrain safari vehicle designed by [[Professor Oak]]. One of the main features of the ZERO-ONE is that it can switch modes depending on its terrain. It has a land mode, a water mode, and an air mode. The ZERO-ONE has no steering mechanism. Instead, it will follow a set path preprogrammed by Professor Oak that takes it to the goal gate.
 
In [[New Pokémon Snap]], the player character rides an upgraded version called the [[NEO-ONE]] vehicle. It was developed by [[Professor Mirror]], with assistance from [[Todd Snap]]. It moves around by hovering, following a preprogrammed path, though there are instances where the player can choose to take an alternate path, which later reconnect with the main path. It is able to teleport to and from certain predetermined points around the [[Lental]] region.
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==Air==
==Air==
{{main|Air transportation in the Pokémon world}}
{{main|Air transportation in the Pokémon world}}
===Aircraft===
[[File:Brave Asagi.png|thumb|The [[Brave Asagi]]]]
Several forms of aircraft appear across the {{pkmn|games}}, {{pkmn|anime}}, and {{pkmn|manga}}.


{{wp|Airplane}}s and airports have appeared sparingly in the games, along with the {{tc|Pilot}} Trainer class. Airplanes have also appeared several times in the anime.  
[[File:Brave Olivine.png|thumb|right|The [[Brave Olivine]]]]
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.


In {{game4|BWB2W2}}, [[Team Plasma]] uses an airship named the [[Plasma Frigate]]. Airships have also frequently been used by villains in the anime. Hover cars have also been used for various purposes in the anime. Additionally, the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]] travel in the [[Brave Asagi]] during ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''. Other futuristic hovercraft-like transport have been used in various Pokémon media, including {{wp|Flying car (fiction)|Air car}}s, which have been seen commonly in the various manga.
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 {{g|Conquest}}, a {{wp|blimp}} is used to carry [[Warrior]]s between non-adjacent [[Ransei|kingdoms]]. Blimps have also appeared several times in the anime, usually to travel long distances.
 
{{wp|Helicopter}}s are also a common form of aircraft used by various characters in the games, anime, and manga.
 
===Hot air balloons===
{{main|Team GO Rocket#Team GO Rocket balloons|Team GO Rocket balloons}}
{{main|Team Rocket's mechas#Team Rocket's balloons|Team Rocket's mechas → Team Rocket's balloons}}
[[File:Team Rocket Balloon JN.png‎|thumb|220px|[[Team Rocket's mechas#Team Rocket's balloons|Team Rocket's Meowth balloon]]]]
In {{g|GO}}, {{wp|hot air balloon}}s allow players to battle members of [[Team GO Rocket]]. They are also used by {{TRT}} in many episodes of the {{pkmn|anime}}.
 
===Spacecraft===
{{wp|UFO}}s are mentioned in the [[Pokédex]] entries of {{p|Elgyem}}, and flying saucers physically appear in the {{pkmn|anime}} and {{pkmn|manga}}. A couple {{wp|rocket}}s appear in the {{pkmn|games}}, and several have appeared in the anime.
 
===Cable cars===
The {{wp|cable car}} to [[Mt. Chimney]] appears in the games, anime, and manga. Other cable cars appear in the anime as well.
 
===Recreational equipment===
{{wp|Hanglider}}s have appeared a few times in the {{pkmn|anime}}, {{wp|Jet pack}}s are used by various members of [[Team Rocket]] in the anime, including the [[Team Rocket trio]], and [[Santa Claus]] rides a flying sleigh in a few [[Christmas]]-themed episodes.
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==Water==
==Water==
{{main|Water transportation in the Pokémon world}}
{{main|Water transportation in the Pokémon world}}
===Ships and boats===
Several ships and boats appear throughout Pokémon media.


* The [[ghost ship]] is a 300-year-old ship whose {{OBP|captain|EP095}} won the [[Orange League]], and his [[Winner's Trophy|trophy]] is protected by his {{p|Gastly}} and {{p|Haunter}}. Until shortly before {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} arrived on [[Moro Island]], it rested on the bottom of the ocean of the coast of the island.
[[File:SS Anne PE.png|thumb|The S.S. Anne in {{LGPE}}]]
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]].


* The [[Royal Unova]] is a luxury liner in the [[Unova]] region that sails up the river from [[Castelia City]]. It sails every [[Time|evening]] and returns to Castelia City when it is officially night. Many {{pkmn|Trainer}}s ride the ship. The Royal Unova can sometimes be seen passing underneath the [[Skyarrow Bridge]] while the player crosses the bridge, even if it is not evening when the player does so.
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.
 
[[File:SS Anne FRLG.png|thumb|The [[S.S. Anne]]]]
* Depending on the [[canon]], the [[S.S. Anne]] stops only once every four years, annually, or monthly 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.
 
* The [[S.S. Aqua]] is a boat that runs between [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]] and [[Vermilion City]] in [[Kanto]].
 
* The [[S.S. Cactus]] was a large ship from the Hoenn Region, that supposedly carried large amounts of passengers and cargo. However, for some reason, the ship was partially submerged along {{rt|108|Hoenn}}, where it currently remains ruined on a sandbar. It is not specifically known where the boat ran between, though based on its location, one could assume it might have stopped at either [[Slateport City]] or [[Dewford Town]]. In present day, many Pokémon live in it, and lots of Trainers enjoy exploring and training on the boat, known as the Abandoned Ship.
 
* The [[S.S. Libra]] runs from [[Orre]] to other regions and is used as a Pokémon cargo ship. During the events of {{Pokémon XD}}, it was destroyed by [[Shadow Lugia]] and all the Pokémon currently in it were transformed into [[Shadow Pokémon]]. [[Michael]] later found its remains near [[Phenac City]].
 
* The [[S.S. Sinnoh]] is a boat in [[Sinnoh]] that runs from [[Snowpoint City]] to the [[Fight Area]] in the [[Battle Zone]]. In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} and {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the S.S. Sinnoh is a regular-looking ship. However, in {{game|Platinum}}, it has been redesigned and renamed the S.S. Spiral, named after the two ice-breaking drills on its bow.
 
* The [[S.S. St. Flower]] is a luxury cruise liner that sails in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]], often stopping at the site of the [[Hoenn Grand Festival]]. It was featured in ''[[AG119|The Ribbon Cup Caper]]'', where it was headed to [[Slateport City]]. Its passengers are {{pkmn|Coordinator}}s who successfully collected five {{pkmn|Contest}} [[Ribbon]]s from Hoenn. The [[Ribbon Cup]] is displayed on board.
 
* The [[S.S. Tidal]] is a boat that mostly runs in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]]. After the player has become the {{pkmn|Champion}}, it will always run between [[Lilycove City]] and [[Slateport City]], and to the {{Gdis|Battle Tower|III}} in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}. However, it will also run to other places if the player has a ticket. With the [[Battle Pass]], it will run to the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} (in {{V2|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]].
 
[[File:Seagallop Ferries.png|thumb|220px|One of the [[Seagallop]] ferries]]
* The [[Seagallop]] ferries run between [[Vermilion City]] in [[Kanto]] and each of the nine [[Sevii Islands]]. There are currently four known tickets that can be used to board a Seagallop ferry: The [[Tri-Pass]] allows the holder to travel to {{isl|One}}, {{isl|Two}} and {{isl|Three}} Islands, the [[Rainbow Pass]] to the same three islands, as well as {{isl|Four}}, {{isl|Five}}, {{isl|Six}}, and {{isl|Seven}} Islands, the [[MysticTicket]] allows travel to [[Navel Rock]], and the [[AuroraTicket]] allows travel to [[Birth Island]].
 
* [[The Union]] was hand crafted by [[Booker]] and remains at the [[Ranger Union]] in [[Almia]]. Before retirement, [[Murph]] took it to the [[Oblivia]] region to assist {{ra|Ben}} and {{ra|Summer}} with their missions there.
 
* In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, ferries are the main mode of transportation used to travel between the islands of Alola, as well as to [[Aether Paradise]]. [[Hau'oli City]], [[Heahea City]] and [[Malie City]] each have their own ferry terminals. [[Professor Kukui]] owns a sail boat, that is used to transport [[Hau]] and the player from [[Melemele Island]] to [[Akala Island]]. [[Gladion]] drives a [[Team Skull]] themed boat to take Hau and the player to Aether Paradise. The [[Aether Foundation]] has their own similarly styled boat.
 
Additionally, several other ships and boats appear throughout various Pokémon media, including a variety of different types of boats. {{wp|Gondola}}s have featured a few times in the {{pkmn|anime}}. {{wp|Jet ski}}s were featured in the anime opening theme, ''[[We Will Be Heroes]]'', as well as in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. {{wp|Kayak}}s and {{wp|canoe}}s have also appeared a couple times in the anime, and a {{wp|steamboat}} made an appearance in an episode. Additionally, {{TRT}} has used many different boats in the anime.
 
===Submarines===
[[File:Magikarp Submarine.png|thumb|220px|The most used of [[Team Rocket's mechas|Team Rocket's submarines]], a {{p|Magikarp}} submarine]]
{{wp|Submarine}}s appear in the [[Hoenn]]-based [[core series]] games, in {{ga|Pokémon Ranger}} and {{g|Ranger: Guardian Signs}}, and and are often used by {{TRT}} in the {{pkmn|anime}} to spy on {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}, who have also traveled in submarines.
 
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}, the [[Submarine Explorer 1]], made by [[Captain Stern]], is stolen by [[Team Magma]] or [[Team Aqua]] (depending on the version) to reach [[Seafloor Cavern]], where either {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}} lies.
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==Pokémon as transport==
==Pokémon as transport==
[[File:Riding on Pokémon.png|thumb|left|220px|Pokémon riding on other Pokémon]]
[[File:Riding on Pokémon.png|thumb|left|220px|Pokémon riding on other Pokémon]]
In the games, {{m|Surf|Surfing}} and {{m|Fly|Flying}} are common modes of transport. Notably, {{p|Lapras}}, the 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.
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.


In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Pokémon are also used occasionally 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. This was first notable in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', where {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} joined a race.
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.


Like in the games, Trainers 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}} in going around the [[Orange Archipelago]]. {{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 Pidgeotto, Swellow, and Staraptor, Ash's bird-based Pokémon, multiple times.
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 Archipelago]]. {{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.


===Hidden Machines===
===Hidden Machines===
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===Rhyhorn===
===Rhyhorn===
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 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.
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.


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, 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 Skiddo which Ash and {{ashfr}} had rode on to catch up to Team Rocket.
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.


===Mamoswine===
===Mamoswine===
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.
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.


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}}.
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}}.
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===Skiddo and Gogoat===
===Skiddo and Gogoat===
[[File:Professor Oak and Gogoat.png|thumb|220px|{{an|Professor Oak}} riding on {{p|Gogoat}}]]
[[File:Professor Oak and Gogoat.png|thumb|220px|{{an|Professor Oak}} riding on {{p|Gogoat}}]]
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.
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.


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.
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.
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{{main|Soaring in the sky}}
{{main|Soaring in the sky}}
[[File:Soaring artwork.png|thumb|220px|Artwork of [[May]] and [[Brendan]] soaring on [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Latias}} and Mega {{p|Latios}}, respectively]]
[[File:Soaring artwork.png|thumb|220px|Artwork of [[May]] and [[Brendan]] soaring on [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Latias}} and Mega {{p|Latios}}, respectively]]
{{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}} or {{p|Latias}}{{sup/6|AS}} to fly over Hoenn.
{{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]].


===Rayquaza===
===Rayquaza===
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.
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.


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{{main|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]]
[[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]] bringing [[Lillie]] and the player into the [[Ultra Deep Sea]] to save Lillie's [[Lusamine|mother]].
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]].
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]].
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{{main|Flying Taxi}}
{{main|Flying Taxi}}
[[File:Flying Taxi Twilight Wings.png|thumb|220px|The [[Flying Taxi]] in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
[[File:Flying Taxi Twilight Wings.png|thumb|220px|The [[Flying Taxi]] in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
In [[Galar]], carriages pulled by {{p|Corviknight}} are used as a mode of air transportation, similar to [[HM]] {{m|Fly}} in previous [[generation]]s. In [[Paldea]], carriages are pulled by a group of {{p|Squawkabilly}} instead.
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===
===Ride Pokémon of Hisui===
{{main|Ride Pokémon (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. Ride Pokémon are descendants of five of the ten companions of the ancient hero of legend, who have received their blessing from {{ga|Arceus}}.
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===
===Koraidon and Miraidon===
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{{main|Miraidon (game)}}
{{main|Miraidon (game)}}
[[File:Riding Legendaries artwork.png|thumb|220px|The [[player character]]s riding {{ga|Koraidon}} and {{ga|Miraidon}}]]
[[File:Riding Legendaries artwork.png|thumb|220px|The [[player character]]s riding {{ga|Koraidon}} and {{ga|Miraidon}}]]
In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, Koraidon{{sup/9|S}} and 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.
In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, a Koraidon{{sup/9|S}}/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.


===Starmobile===
===Starmobile===
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===Gallery===
===Gallery===
<gallery heights=150 widths=150>
<gallery heights="150" widths="150">
File:HM Fly artwork.png|[[Leaf (game)|Leaf]] using {{m|Fly}}
File:HM Fly artwork.png|[[Leaf (game)|Leaf]] using {{m|Fly}}
File:HM Surf artwork.png|[[Hilda (game)|Hilda]] using {{m|Surf}}
File:HM Surf artwork.png|[[Hilda (game)|Hilda]] using {{m|Surf}}
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Team Rocket's mechas]]
* [[Team Rocket's mechas]]
* [[Land transportation in the Pokémon world]]
 
* [[Air transportation in the Pokémon world]]
{{Pokémon world}}
* [[Water transportation in the Pokémon world]]


[[Category:Pokémon world]]
[[Category:Pokémon world]]

Revision as of 04:49, 26 March 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

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

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

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 Archipelago. 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

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 Pokémon Sun and Moon, 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. Poké Ride Pokémon have also been featured several times in the anime. For example, Ash and Delia take a ride in a Pokémon Taxi driven by a Tauros in Alola to New Adventure!.

Ultra Wormholes and 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

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)

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.

Starmobile

Main article: 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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