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[[File:Red on bike.png|150px|thumb|Artwork of {{ga|Red}} on his Bicycle from [[Generation I]]]]
[[File:Red on bike.png|150px|thumb|Artwork of {{ga|Red}} on his Bicycle from [[Generation I]]]]
A '''Bicycle''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|じてんしゃ|jitensha}}''' ''Bicycle'') is a [[key item]] obtained in the games to facilitate [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|faster movement]]. [[Cycling Road]]s can only be navigated on while cycling. They are usually obtained from [[Bicycle Shop]]s.
A '''Bicycle''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|じてんしゃ|jitensha}}''' ''Bicycle'') is a [[Key Item]] obtained in the games to facilitate [[Transportation in the Pokémon world|faster movement]]. [[Cycling Road]]s can only be navigated on while cycling. They are usually obtained from [[Bicycle Shop]]s.
 
In [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], several [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]] take over the role of transporting the player across the land at higher speeds, such as {{p|Tauros}} Charge.


==In the games==
==In the games==
===Types of Bicycles===
===Types of Bicycles===
In most games there is only one type of Bicycle; however, in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]], there are two types of Bicycle: the Acro Bike and the Mach Bike. The player can only have one at a time and must trade in their current Bicycle at [[Rydel's Cycles]] to obtain the other.
In most games there is only one type of Bicycle; however, in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]], there are two types of Bicycle: the Acro Bike and the Mach Bike. The player can only have one at a time and must trade in their current Bicycle at [[Rydel's Cycles]] to obtain the other, although in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire the player can eventually obtain the ability to carry both at once.


All Bicycles cannot be ridden inside of buildings or if the player is accompanied by a person. In {{game|Yellow}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the [[walking Pokémon]] returns to its [[Poké Ball]] while the player is cycling. Prior to Generation V, bikes cannot be ridden in [[Snow tile|snow]]. In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, bikes cannot be ridden in [[gate]]s.
All Bicycles cannot be ridden inside of buildings or if the player is accompanied by a person. In {{game|Yellow}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the [[walking Pokémon]] returns to its [[Poké Ball]] while the player is cycling. Prior to Generation V, bikes cannot be ridden in [[Snow tile|snow]]. In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, bikes cannot be ridden in [[gate]]s.
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In all games but [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]] there is only one type of Bicycle.
In all games but [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire]], [[Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald]], [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire]] there is only one type of Bicycle.


In Generations I and III, [[Miracle Cycle]] is selling Bicycles for {{Pdollar}}1,000,000, which is {{Pdollar}}1 more than it is possible for the player to obtain in these games. Instead, the player must use a {{key|III|Bike Voucher}} to buy one.
In Generations I and III, [[Miracle Cycle]] is selling Bicycles for {{Pdollar}}1,000,000, which is {{PDollar}}1 more than it is possible for the player to obtain in these games. Instead, the player must use a [[Bike Voucher]] to buy one.


In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the player can press the B Button to switch between the third and fourth gears. Fourth gear is faster than third gear and allows the player to ride up {{DL|bike obstacles|muddy slopes}} and jump further from bike {{DL|bike obstacles|ramps}}. Third gear can jump bike ramps, but does not jump as far.
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, the player can press the B Button to switch between the third and fourth gears. Fourth gear is faster than third gear and allows the player to ride up {{DL|bike obstacles|muddy slopes}} and jump further from bike {{DL|bike obstacles|ramps}}. Third gear can jump bike ramps, but does not jump as far.


In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the player can choose between a green or a yellow bicycle, the choice having no impact on the bike itself.
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the player can choose between a green or a yellow bicycle, the choice having no impact on the bike itself.
=====Item details=====
=====Item details=====
{{Item
{{Item
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|descxy=A folding Bicycle that enables a rider to get around much faster than a pair of Running Shoes will allow.
|descxy=A folding Bicycle that enables a rider to get around much faster than a pair of Running Shoes will allow.
|descoras=A folding Bike that enables a rider to get around much faster than with Running Shoes.
|descoras=A folding Bike that enables a rider to get around much faster than with Running Shoes.
|locrby=[[Cerulean City]] [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] (requires {{key|I|Bike Voucher}})
|descsm=A folding Bike that enables a rider to get around much faster than with Running Shoes.
|locrby=[[Cerulean City]] [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] (requires [[Bike Voucher]])
|locgsc=The [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] in northeast [[Goldenrod City]]
|locgsc=The [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] in northeast [[Goldenrod City]]
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]] [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] (requires {{key|III|Bike Voucher}})
|locfrlg=[[Cerulean City]] [[Miracle Cycle|Bike Shop]] (requires [[Bike Voucher]])
|locdppt=Received from the owner of [[Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop]] in [[Eterna City]] after saving him from [[Team Galactic]]
|locdppt=Received from the owner of [[Rad Rickshaw's Cycle Shop]] in [[Eterna City]] after saving him from [[Team Galactic]]
|lochgss=Received from the owner of [[Miracle Cycle]] in [[Goldenrod City]]
|lochgss=Received from the owner of [[Miracle Cycle]] in [[Goldenrod City]]
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|locb2w2=Received from a man near the pier in [[Castelia City]]
|locb2w2=Received from a man near the pier in [[Castelia City]]
|locxy=Received from the owner of the [[Bicycle Shop]] in [[Cyllage City]]
|locxy=Received from the owner of the [[Bicycle Shop]] in [[Cyllage City]]
|notes=Called Bike in ORAS's coding
|notes=Called "Bike" from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire onwards
}}
}}


====Acro Bike====
====Acro Bike====
[[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Acro Bike.png|thumb|Artwork of the Acro Bike from {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}]]
[[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Acro Bike.png|thumb|200px|Artwork of the Acro Bike from {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}]]
An '''Acro Bike''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ダートじてんしゃ|Dāto Jitensha}}''' ''Dart Bike'') travels at the same speed as regular Bicycles, but it also allows {{player}}s to perform tricks, such as wheelies and bunny hops, which let players reach special areas. It can also be used for traveling on white rails found on {{rt|119|Hoenn}} and in the [[Hoenn Safari Zone]].
An '''Acro Bike''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|ダートじてんしゃ|Dāto Jitensha}}''' ''Dirt Bike'') travels at the same speed as regular Bicycles, but it also allows {{player}}s to perform tricks, such as wheelies and bunny hops, which let players reach special areas. It can also be used for traveling on white rails found on {{rt|119|Hoenn}} and in the [[Hoenn Safari Zone]].


Bunny hopping up and down on an Acro Bike in [[tall grass]] can cause [[wild Pokémon]] to appear, but does not count as steps towards the {{DL|Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Game}} or [[Repel]].
Bunny hopping up and down on an Acro Bike in [[tall grass]] can cause [[wild Pokémon]] to appear, but does not count as steps towards the {{DL|Hoenn Safari Zone|Safari Game}} or [[Repel]].
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|name=Acro Bike
|name=Acro Bike
|jp={{tt|ダートじてんしゃ|Dāto Jitensha}}
|jp={{tt|ダートじてんしゃ|Dāto Jitensha}}
|jpt=Dart Bicycle
|jpt=Dirt Bike
|gen=III
|gen=III
|dispgen=III
|dispgen=III
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|descfrlg=A folding bicycle that is capable of stunts like jumps and wheelies.
|descfrlg=A folding bicycle that is capable of stunts like jumps and wheelies.
|descoras=This folding Bike allows you to perform actions such as wheelies and bunny hops.
|descoras=This folding Bike allows you to perform actions such as wheelies and bunny hops.
|descsm=This folding Bike allows you to perform actions such as wheelies and bunny hops.
|locrse=[[Rydel's Cycles]] (choice between this and the Mach Bike, can switch at any time by returning the other bike)
|locrse=[[Rydel's Cycles]] (choice between this and the Mach Bike, can switch at any time by returning the other bike)
|locoras=[[Rydel's Cycles]] (choice between this and the Mach Bike, can switch at any time by returning the other bike; both can be obtained after the [[Delta Episode]] and advertising Rydel's bikes to three [[Non-player character|NPCs]])
|locoras=[[Rydel's Cycles]] (choice between this and the Mach Bike, can switch at any time by returning the other bike; both can be obtained after speaking to a {{tc|Hex Maniac}} in {{rt|111|Hoenn}}'s desert, a {{tc|Bird Keeper}} on {{rt|119|Hoenn}}, and a {{tc|Triathlete}} at the [[Battle Resort]])
|tcg=Acro Bike (Primal Clash 122)
|tcg=Acro Bike (Primal Clash 122)
}}
}}


====Mach Bike====
====Mach Bike====
[[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Mach Bike.png|thumb|Artwork of the Mach Bike from {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}]]
[[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Mach Bike.png|thumb|200px|Artwork of the Mach Bike from {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}]]
The '''Mach Bike''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|マッハじてんしゃ|Mahha Jitensha}}''' ''Mach Bike'') allows {{player}}s to move a lot faster than regular Bicycles and the Acro Bike. It can move fast enough to ride straight up {{DL|bike obstacles|muddy slopes}}, or over [[Hole#Generation III|cracked tiles]] without falling through (which appear in [[Granite Cave]], the [[Sky Pillar]], and [[Mirage Tower]]{{sup/3|E}}) if the player has enough momentum. If the {{player}} collides with something, all momentum gained is lost and the speed resets.
The '''Mach Bike''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|マッハじてんしゃ|Mahha Jitensha}}''' ''Mach Bike'') allows {{player}}s to move a lot faster than regular Bicycles and the Acro Bike. It can move fast enough to ride straight up {{DL|bike obstacles|muddy slopes}}, or over [[Hole#Generation III|cracked tiles]] without falling through (which appear in [[Granite Cave]], the [[Sky Pillar]], and [[Mirage Tower]]{{sup/3|E}}) if the player has enough momentum. If the {{player}} collides with something, all momentum gained is lost and the speed resets.


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|descfrlg=A folding bicycle that is at least twice as fast as walking.
|descfrlg=A folding bicycle that is at least twice as fast as walking.
|descoras=This folding Bike more than doubles your movement speed.
|descoras=This folding Bike more than doubles your movement speed.
|descsm=This folding Bike more than doubles your movement speed.
|locrse=[[Rydel's Cycles]] (choice between this and the Acro Bike, can switch at any time by returning the other bike)
|locrse=[[Rydel's Cycles]] (choice between this and the Acro Bike, can switch at any time by returning the other bike)
|locoras=[[Rydel's Cycles]] (choice between this and the Acro Bike, can switch at any time by returning the other bike; both can be obtained after the [[Delta Episode]] and advertising Rydel's bikes to three [[Non-player character|NPCs]])
|locoras=[[Rydel's Cycles]] (choice between this and the Acro Bike, can switch at any time by returning the other bike; both can be obtained after speaking to a {{tc|Hex Maniac}} in {{rt|111|Hoenn}}'s desert, a {{tc|Bird Keeper}} on {{rt|119|Hoenn}}, and a {{tc|Triathlete}} at the [[Battle Resort]])
}}
}}


====Gallery====
====Gallery====
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:RG Bicycle.png|Artwork of the original Bicycle from {{game|Red and Green|s}}
File:Acro Bike.png|Artwork of the Acro Bike from {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}
File:Acro Bike.png|Artwork of the Acro Bike from {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}
File:Mach Bike.png|Artwork of the Mach Bike from {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}
File:Mach Bike.png|Artwork of the Mach Bike from {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===In the main series===
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[[File:Dawn bike.png|thumb|left|220px|Dawn's bike before it was destroyed]]
[[File:DP Bicycle.png|thumb|right|{{Ash}}, {{an|Brock}}, and {{an|Dawn}} riding rented bikes]]
[[File:DP Bicycle.png|thumb|220px|{{Ash}}, {{an|Dawn}}, and {{an|Brock}} riding rented bikes]]
[[File:Misty Burnt Bike.png|190px|thumb|left|{{an|Misty}} with her burned bicycle]]
Bicycles are rarely seen in the {{pkmn|anime}} as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are usually seen walking. The only time bicycles are used is when it is necessary to use them, such as on [[Cycling Road]]s, or for a faster way to get somewhere.
Bicycles are rarely seen in the {{pkmn|anime}} as {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} are usually seen walking. The only time bicycles are used are when it is necessary to use them, such as on [[Cycling Road]]s, or for a faster way to get somewhere.


The first bicycle to appear was {{an|Misty}}'s bicycle in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. It was "borrowed" by Ash in order to escape from a flock of {{p|Spearow}}. The bike was then unintentionally destroyed when [[Ash's Pikachu]] released a {{m|Thunder Shock}} at the Spearow. Misty later re-obtains her bike from Nurse Joy in Viridian City in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later]]''.
The first bicycle to appear was {{an|Misty}}'s bicycle in ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]''. It was "borrowed" by Ash in order to escape from a flock of {{p|Spearow}}. The bike was then unintentionally destroyed when [[Ash's Pikachu]] released a {{m|Thunder Shock}} at the Spearow. Misty later re-obtained her bike from Nurse Joy in Viridian City in ''[[EP273|Gotta Catch Ya Later]]''.


The act of Pikachu destroying a female companion's bike became a {{wp|running gag}} in the two following series of the {{pkmn|anime}}: {{an|May}}'s bicycle was destroyed in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'' and {{an|Dawn}}'s in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation]]''.  {{an|Iris}} and {{an|Serena}} did not own bikes at all.
The act of Pikachu destroying a female companion's bike became a {{wp|running gag}} in the two following [[series]] of the anime: {{an|May}}'s bicycle was destroyed in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]'' and {{an|Dawn}}'s in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation]]''.


Bicycles can be rented for use on Cycling Roads, as seen in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]'' and ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]''. Some characters do own bicycles, but are rarely seen using them. For example, {{an|Professor Oak}} used a bicycle in ''[[M02|The Power Of One]]'' to get to [[Delia Ketchum]]'s house.  
Bicycles can be rented for use on Cycling Roads, as seen in ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]'' and ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]''. Some characters do own bicycles, but are rarely seen using them. For example, {{an|Professor Oak}} used a bicycle in ''[[M02|The Power Of One]]'' to get to {{Delia}}'s house.
 
{{an|Barry}} was shown to have a bike in ''[[DP157|Gotta Get a Gible!]]''. He said he got it in [[Eterna City]] as part of a free bicycle distribution event. The bike was eventually devoured by a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{AP|Gible}}.


In ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]'', [[Chopper]]'s bike bears a resemblance to {{p|Zapdos}}.
In ''[[EP036|The Bridge Bike Gang]]'', [[Chopper]]'s bike bears a resemblance to {{p|Zapdos}}.
<gallery>
File:Misty Burnt Bike.png|{{an|Misty}}'s destroyed bicycle
File:May bike destroyed.png|{{an|May}}'s destroyed bicycle
File:Dawn bike destroyed.png|{{an|Dawn}}'s destroyed bicycle
</gallery>


===In Pokémon Origins===
===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Red Bicycle PO.png|220px|thumb|Red's bicycle in Pokémon Origins]]
[[File:Red Bicycle PO.png|220px|thumb|Red's bicycle in Pokémon Origins]]
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} commonly used a bicycle to move around in the [[Pokémon Origins]] mini-series. He was seen obtaining it at the beginning of the episode ''[[PO02|File 2 - Cubone]]'', getting it in return for a {{key|I|Bike Voucher}} he had obtained from the [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman]].
{{OBP|Red|Origins}} commonly used a bicycle to move around in [[Pokémon Origins]]. He was seen obtaining it at the beginning of ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]'', getting it in return for a [[Bike Voucher]] he had obtained from the [[Pokémon Fan Club Chairman]].
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Bicycle Zensho.png|thumb|200px|A Bicycle in Pokémon Zensho]]
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
In ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'' of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], it was revealed that {{an|Misty}}'s Bicycle was custom built and worth {{PDollar}}10,000.
In ''[[ET02|Play Misty For Me]]'' of [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], it was revealed that {{an|Misty}}'s Bicycle was custom built and worth {{PDollar}}10,000.


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
{{adv|Professor Oak}} uses a bicycle to catch the escaped pokémon in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur Come Home!]]''.
{{adv|Professor Oak}} uses a bicycle to catch the escaped Pokémon in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur Come Home!]]''.
{{adv|Red}} participates in a cycling competition along [[Route]]s {{rtn|11|Kanto}} and {{rtn|12|Kanto}} in ''[[PS012|Wake Up — You're Snorlax]]''.
{{adv|Red}} participates in a cycling competition along [[Route]]s {{rtn|11|Kanto}} and {{rtn|12|Kanto}} in ''[[PS012|Wake Up—You're Snorlax!]]''.


{{adv|Gold}} competes with [[Whitney]] in a bike race from [[Goldenrod City]] to the [[National Park]] in ''[[PS105|Smeargle Smudge]]'' and ''[[PS106|How Do You Do, Sudowoodo?]]''. Gold, however, altered his Bicycle into a push scooter.
{{adv|Gold}} competes with [[Whitney]] in a bike race from [[Goldenrod City]] to the [[National Park]] in ''[[PS105|Smeargle Smudge]]'' and ''[[PS106|How Do You Do, Sudowoodo?]]''. Gold, however, altered his Bicycle into a push scooter.


{{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} received Bicycles from [[Rad Rickshaw]] as a sign of gratitude after his rescue in ''[[PS347|Ring Around the Roserade II]]''. The trio would later use their new Bicycles to travel through the [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]].
{{adv|Diamond}}, {{adv|Pearl}} and {{adv|Platinum}} received Bicycles from [[Rad Rickshaw]] as a sign of gratitude after his rescue from [[Team Galactic]] in ''[[PS347|Ring Around the Roserade II]]''. The trio would later use their new Bicycles to travel through the [[Sinnoh Route 206|Cycling Road]].
 
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
A Bicycle was seen inside the [[Miracle Cycle]] shop in ''[[PZ03|Cerulean City]]''.
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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
[[File:BicyclePlasmaStorm117.jpg|Bicycle|thumb|200px]]
{{main|Bicycle (Plasma Storm 117)}}
{{main|Bicycle (Plasma Storm 117)}}
[[File:BicyclePlasmaStorm117.jpg|Bicycle|thumb|200px]]
The '''Bicycle''' was introduced as an {{TCG|Item card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Black & White Series (the Japanese BW Era). First released in the {{TCG|Cold Flare}} expansion, the Bicycle later debuted in the {{TCG|Plasma Storm}} expansion with both prints featuring an illustration by [[Toyste Beach]]. With the same effect as {{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Mail from Bill|105}} from the {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} expansion, this {{TCG|Trainer card}} allows the player to draw cards until they have 4 cards in their hand.
The '''Bicycle''' was introduced as an {{TCG|Item card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Black & White Series (the Japanese BW Era). First released in the {{TCG|Cold Flare}} expansion, the Bicycle later debuted in the {{TCG|Plasma Storm}} expansion with both prints featuring an illustration by [[Toyste Beach]]. With the same effect as {{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Mail from Bill|105}} from the {{TCG|Neo Destiny}} expansion, this {{TCG|Trainer card}} allows the player to draw cards until they have 4 cards in their hand.


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* In [[Generation VI]], the light of the bicycle is turned on at [[night]], but not in [[cave]]s.
* In [[Generation VI]], the light of the bicycle is turned on at [[night]], but not in [[cave]]s.
* In the Safari Zone located in Hoenn, certain areas require either the Mach Bike or Acro Bike.
* In the Safari Zone located in Hoenn, certain areas require either the Mach Bike or Acro Bike.
* In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the bells on the different bikes differ a lot.
* In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the bells on the different bikes have notably different sounds.
 
==In other languages==
==In other languages==
{| style="float:left;"
|-
| style="vertical-align:top;" |
''Bicycle''
{{langtable|color={{key items color light}}|bordercolor={{key items color}}
{{langtable|color={{key items color light}}|bordercolor={{key items color}}
|fi=Polkupyörä
|fi=Polkupyörä
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|de=Fahrrad
|de=Fahrrad
|it=Bicicletta
|it=Bicicletta
|ko=자전거 ''Jajeon-geo''
|pt_br=Bicicleta
|es=Bici<br>Bicicleta{{tt|*|Generations I-III}}
|es=Bici<br>Bicicleta{{tt|*|Generations I-III}}
|ko=자전거 ''Jajeon-geo''
|vi=Xe đạp
}}
}}
|-
{|
| style="vertical-align:top;" |
|- style="vertical-align:top"
|
''Acro Bike''
''Acro Bike''
{{langtable|color={{key items color light}}|bordercolor={{ruby color}}
{{langtable|color={{key items color light}}|bordercolor={{ruby color}}
|fr=Velo Cross
|fr=Vélo Cross
|de=Kunstrad
|de=Kunstrad
|it=Bici Cross
|it=Bici Cross
|es=Bici Acrobática
|ko=더트자전거 ''Dirt Jajeon-geo''
|ko=더트자전거 ''Dirt Jajeon-geo''
}}
|pt_br=Bicicleta Acro
| style="vertical-align:top;" |
|ru=Горный Велосипед ''Gornyy Velisoped''
|es=Bici Acrobática}}
|
''Mach Bike''
''Mach Bike''
{{langtable|color={{key items color light}}|bordercolor={{sapphire color}}
{{langtable|color={{key items color light}}|bordercolor={{sapphire color}}
|fr=Velo Course
|fr=Vélo Course
|de=Eilrad
|de=Eilrad
|it=Bici Corsa
|it=Bici Corsa
|es=Bici de Carreras<br>Bici Carrera{{tt|*|Generation III}}
|ko=마하자전거 ''Mach Jajeongeo''
|ko=마하자전거 ''Mach Jajeongeo''
}}
|es=Bici de Carreras<br>Bici Carrera{{tt|*|Generation III}}}}
|}
|}
==See also==
* [[List of Key Items in Generation I]]
* [[List of Key Items in Generation II]]
* [[List of Key Items in Generation III]]
* [[List of Key Items in Generation IV]]
* [[List of Key Items in Generation V]]
* [[List of Key Items in Generation VI]]
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Revision as of 04:49, 23 April 2017

Artwork of Red on his Bicycle from Generation I

A Bicycle (Japanese: じてんしゃ Bicycle) is a Key Item obtained in the games to facilitate faster movement. Cycling Roads can only be navigated on while cycling. They are usually obtained from Bicycle Shops.

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, several Ride Pokémon take over the role of transporting the player across the land at higher speeds, such as Tauros Charge.

In the games

Types of Bicycles

In most games there is only one type of Bicycle; however, in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, there are two types of Bicycle: the Acro Bike and the Mach Bike. The player can only have one at a time and must trade in their current Bicycle at Rydel's Cycles to obtain the other, although in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire the player can eventually obtain the ability to carry both at once.

All Bicycles cannot be ridden inside of buildings or if the player is accompanied by a person. In Pokémon Yellow and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the walking Pokémon returns to its Poké Ball while the player is cycling. Prior to Generation V, bikes cannot be ridden in snow. In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, bikes cannot be ridden in gates.

Regular Bicycle

Bicycle obtain sprite from the Generation V games

In all games but Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire there is only one type of Bicycle.

In Generations I and III, Miracle Cycle is selling Bicycles for $1,000,000, which is $1 more than it is possible for the player to obtain in these games. Instead, the player must use a Bike Voucher to buy one.

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, the player can press the B Button to switch between the third and fourth gears. Fourth gear is faster than third gear and allows the player to ride up muddy slopes and jump further from bike ramps. Third gear can jump bike ramps, but does not jump as far.

In Pokémon X and Y, the player can choose between a green or a yellow bicycle, the choice having no impact on the bike itself.

Item details

Acro Bike

Artwork of the Acro Bike from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

An Acro Bike (Japanese: ダートじてんしゃ Dirt Bike) travels at the same speed as regular Bicycles, but it also allows players to perform tricks, such as wheelies and bunny hops, which let players reach special areas. It can also be used for traveling on white rails found on Route 119 and in the Hoenn Safari Zone.

Bunny hopping up and down on an Acro Bike in tall grass can cause wild Pokémon to appear, but does not count as steps towards the Safari Game or Repel.

Unlike the Mach Bike, if the player rides on Seaside Cycling Road their time won't be recorded due to the Bicycle being "easy to turn" in comparison.

Tricks
  • Hold B Button (less than 2 seconds): standing wheelie
  • Hold B Button (more than 2 seconds): bunny hop
  • Hold B, then +Control Pad: moving wheelie or bunny hop
  • Press B and +Control Pad direction (perpendicular to direction of travel) simultaneously: sideways hop
  • Press B and +Control Pad direction (opposite to direction of travel) simultaneously: hops and reverses direction
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Mach Bike

Artwork of the Mach Bike from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

The Mach Bike (Japanese: マッハじてんしゃ Mach Bike) allows players to move a lot faster than regular Bicycles and the Acro Bike. It can move fast enough to ride straight up muddy slopes, or over cracked tiles without falling through (which appear in Granite Cave, the Sky Pillar, and Mirage TowerE) if the player has enough momentum. If the player collides with something, all momentum gained is lost and the speed resets.

On the Seaside Cycling Road, a player's time and number of collisions while riding this Bicycle from the northern entrance to the southern exit are timed and recorded. This is part of the data sent over to other players via record mixing.

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In the anime

In the main series

Dawn's bike before it was destroyed
Ash, Dawn, and Brock riding rented bikes

Bicycles are rarely seen in the anime as Ash and his friends are usually seen walking. The only time bicycles are used is when it is necessary to use them, such as on Cycling Roads, or for a faster way to get somewhere.

The first bicycle to appear was Misty's bicycle in Pokémon - I Choose You!. It was "borrowed" by Ash in order to escape from a flock of Spearow. The bike was then unintentionally destroyed when Ash's Pikachu released a Thunder Shock at the Spearow. Misty later re-obtained her bike from Nurse Joy in Viridian City in Gotta Catch Ya Later.

The act of Pikachu destroying a female companion's bike became a running gag in the two following series of the anime: May's bicycle was destroyed in Get the Show on the Road! and Dawn's in Two Degrees of Separation.

Bicycles can be rented for use on Cycling Roads, as seen in The Bridge Bike Gang and One Big Happiny Family!. Some characters do own bicycles, but are rarely seen using them. For example, Professor Oak used a bicycle in The Power Of One to get to Delia's house.

Barry was shown to have a bike in Gotta Get a Gible!. He said he got it in Eterna City as part of a free bicycle distribution event. The bike was eventually devoured by a wild Gible.

In The Bridge Bike Gang, Chopper's bike bears a resemblance to Zapdos.

In Pokémon Origins

Red's bicycle in Pokémon Origins

Red commonly used a bicycle to move around in Pokémon Origins. He was seen obtaining it at the beginning of File 2: Cubone, getting it in return for a Bike Voucher he had obtained from the Pokémon Fan Club Chairman.

In the manga

A Bicycle in Pokémon Zensho

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

In Play Misty For Me of The Electric Tale of Pikachu, it was revealed that Misty's Bicycle was custom built and worth $10,000.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Professor Oak uses a bicycle to catch the escaped Pokémon in Bulbasaur Come Home!. Red participates in a cycling competition along Routes 11 and 12 in Wake Up—You're Snorlax!.

Gold competes with Whitney in a bike race from Goldenrod City to the National Park in Smeargle Smudge and How Do You Do, Sudowoodo?. Gold, however, altered his Bicycle into a push scooter.

Diamond, Pearl and Platinum received Bicycles from Rad Rickshaw as a sign of gratitude after his rescue from Team Galactic in Ring Around the Roserade II. The trio would later use their new Bicycles to travel through the Cycling Road.

In the Pokémon Zensho manga

A Bicycle was seen inside the Miracle Cycle shop in Cerulean City.

In the TCG

Bicycle
Main article: Bicycle (Plasma Storm 117)

The Bicycle was introduced as an Item card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Black & White Series (the Japanese BW Era). First released in the Cold Flare expansion, the Bicycle later debuted in the Plasma Storm expansion with both prints featuring an illustration by Toyste Beach. With the same effect as Mail from Bill from the Neo Destiny expansion, this Trainer card allows the player to draw cards until they have 4 cards in their hand.

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In other languages

Language Title
Finland Flag.png Finnish Polkupyörä
France Flag.png French Bicyclette
Germany Flag.png German Fahrrad
Italy Flag.png Italian Bicicletta
South Korea Flag.png Korean 자전거 Jajeon-geo
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Bicicleta
Spain Flag.png Spanish Bici
Bicicleta*
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Xe đạp

Acro Bike

Language Title
France Flag.png French Vélo Cross
Germany Flag.png German Kunstrad
Italy Flag.png Italian Bici Cross
South Korea Flag.png Korean 더트자전거 Dirt Jajeon-geo
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Bicicleta Acro
Russia Flag.png Russian Горный Велосипед Gornyy Velisoped
Spain Flag.png Spanish Bici Acrobática

Mach Bike

Language Title
France Flag.png French Vélo Course
Germany Flag.png German Eilrad
Italy Flag.png Italian Bici Corsa
South Korea Flag.png Korean 마하자전거 Mach Jajeongeo
Spain Flag.png Spanish Bici de Carreras
Bici Carrera*

See also


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