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


==Land==
==Land==
===Shoes===
{{main|Land transportation in the Pokémon world}}
====Normal shoes====
These are the primary way of getting around in the games. The {{player}} starts with these, and with them is able to walk around. They are used by using the directional controls only.


====Running shoes====
[[File:DP Bicycle.png|thumb|220px|{{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} on bikes in ''[[DP038|One Big Happiny Family!]]'']]
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 many buildings, however, until [[Generation IV]]. Running speed is affected by terrain, such as marshes and snow. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the Running Shoes can be permanently activated using the touch screen.
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}}.


===Cycles===
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.
====Bikes====


[[Image:Ash riding Misty's bike.JPG|200px|thumb|right|{{Ash}} "borrows" [[Misty]]'s bike]]
Trains provide some (usually intercity) travel in the games. The [[Magnet Train]] connects [[Saffron City]] in [[Kanto]] and [[Goldenrod City]] in [[Johto]]. The [[Battle Subway]] can travel between [[Nimbasa City]] and [[Anville Town]] in [[Unova]]—but most of its lines function as [[battle facility|battle facilities]]. In [[Kalos]], a train connects [[Lumiose City]] and [[Kiloude City]], while a monorail connects two halves of [[Coumarine City]]. In [[Galar]], a rail system connects [[Wedgehurst]], the [[Wild Area]], [[Motostoke]], [[Hulbury]], [[Hammerlocke]], [[Galar Route 10|White Hill Station]], and [[Wyndon]]; a monorail in Wyndon also connects Wyndon Station, the Rose of the Rondelands, [[Wyndon Stadium]], and the {{gal|Battle Tower}}. In [[Orre]], [[The Under Subway]] connects [[The Under]] and the [[Shadow PKMN Lab]]. A cable car is also the primary means of reaching [[Mt. Chimney]].


=====Generation I and II=====
In {{g|Snap}} and [[New Pokémon Snap]], the player rides in special, self-navigating vehicles: [[ZERO-ONE]] and [[NEO-ONE]].
In the [[Generation I]] and [[Generation II]] games, as well as {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, there is only a basic [[bicycle]] which is sold by [[Miracle Cycle]]. Only one obstacle is passable solely by bicycle, and that is {{ka|Cycling Road}}. Bicycling is disallowed in most buildings.


=====Generation III=====
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.
In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, there are two types of bicycle: the {{DL|Bicycle|Mach Bike}} and {{DL|Bicycle|Acro Bike}}. They can be swapped at [[Rydel's Cycles]] in [[Mauville City]].
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The Mach Bike can move so fast that it can climb muddy slopes or pass over weak ground without falling through. If the player collides with something, the speed at which they are traveling will reset. On the [[Seaside Cycling Road]], the player's time and amount of collisions are recorded, and will be sent over to another player if the records are swapped. In addition, there is a period of two blocks of acceleration and deceleration when traveling on the Mach Bike, which makes immediate stops impossible.
 
The Acro Bike has the same speed as the bikes in earlier games, but can climb rocks in areas like {{rt|112}} and travel on white rails on {{rt|119}} and other places. In addition, if the B button is held while on the Acro Bike, the player will perform a wheelie. If the B button and directional pad are used together, the player is able to bunny hop over small gaps.
 
=====Generation IV=====
In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, only one bicycle is available. This, however, has two gears which can be changed by pressing the B button, allowing [[Bike obstacles|obstacles]] to be jumped over with sufficient speed. Unlike the previous generations, bikes cannot be ridden in any buildings in Diamond and Pearl. This was changed in Platinum. In {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, the bike only has one speed, as in Generation II. Unlike Generation II, however, it is given to the player for free by the owner of Miracle Cycle.
 
=====In the anime=====
Bikes are used at various times in the anime, most notably when {{Ash}} borrows [[Misty]]'s bike, but crashes, thus ruining it. This bike is alluded to frequently throughout the first few seasons as a reason Misty is angry at Ash. All of the main female characters owned bikes, which were eventually destroyed. In the [[Diamond and Pearl]] saga, when Ash and the gang are traveling on [[Cycling Road]], they use bikes. {{an|Barry}} is also seen with a Bike in [[DP157]].
 
===={{wp|Motorbike}}s====
=====In the games=====
[[Image:Wes's Motorcycle.png|left|thumb|Wes's motorcycle, as seen in the beginning of {{game|Colosseum}}.]]
In {{game|Colosseum}}, [[Wes]] rides a futuristic levitating motorcycle.
 
The [[biker]] and [[Roughneck|cue ball]] trainer class use motorbikes.
 
=====In the anime=====
 
Used by [[Officer Jenny]] multiple times.
 
===Trucks===
 
====Moving truck====
A truck is used by the player's family to move from [[Johto]] to [[Hoenn]] in {{3v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}. The player starts off the game inside of the truck.
 
====[[S.S. Anne#Rumors|S.S. Anne truck]]====
A truck is located in a normally inaccessible part of the S.S. Anne, in Red and Blue, there are rumors that one can get a Mew or a rare item by using {{m|Strength}} on it. However, these proved to be false. In FireRed and LeafGreen, if you use the [[Itemfinder]] to look for an item near the truck, a Lava Cookie can be found instead, as a reference to the rumors.
 
===Trains===
====Magnet Train====
The [[Magnet Train]] runs between [[Saffron City]] and [[Goldenrod City]] in the Generation II games and their Generation IV remakes, and was constructed some time after [[Generation I]]. To ride it, a person needs a {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Pass}}, which was given to those displaced by the train stations' construction. A Pass can be received by the Copycat if the player returns her doll which was given to her by the player in Generation I and III and found by a person in Vermilion City.
 
====Freight Train====
A freight train appeared in ''[[PK12|Camp Pikachu]]''. It consisted of a red steam locomotive, numerous freight wagons and a passenger carriage at the rear. It runs on a line in the mountainous areas of [[Johto]]. The [[Pichu Brothers]] enjoy going for rides on it. The [[PokéPark#The Pichu Brothers#Rascal Railway|Pichu Brothers' Rascal Railway]] at [[PokéPark]] is likely based on this train.
 
====Ampharos Train====
A train powered solely by [[Ampharos Train crew|an Ampharos]] that runs between [[Snowpoint City]] and [[Lake Acuity]] in [[Sinnoh]]. It was featured in ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks]]''.
 
====Other Trains====
* Some passenger trains appeared in [[AG157|''Time-Warp Heals All Wounds'']].
* [[Outskirt Stand]] in [[Orre]] appears to be made from an old steam locomotive.
* There is also an [[The Under Subway|underground railway]] in Orre.
* [[LaRousse City]] has a monorail that circles the city, providing access to the central island.
* Another train appeared in ''[[M11|Giratina and the Sky Warrior]]'', within which {{mov|Shaymin|Shaymin|11}} transforms into its Sky Forme.
 
==={{wp|Skateboard}}s===
In ''[[EP228|Extreme Pokémon!]]'', {{Ash}} and {{Gary}} race on skateboards. Skateboards were also supposed to appear in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} as a different mode of transportation, but that idea was scrapped.
 
==={{wp|Segway}}s===
 
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] rode segways, although they were referred to as scooters.
[[Image:ScottsCar.png|right|thumb|[[Scott]]'s car]]
 
==={{wp|Car}}s===
Used multiple times in the anime. Among the people with cars are [[Scott]], [[Norman]]<!--mentioned-->, [[Reggie]] and [[Bertha]].
 
==={{wp|Tank}}s===
[[Nastina]] was seen using a tank in ''[[EP019|Tentacool and Tentacruel]]''. Team Rocket also used a tank in ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time!]]'', to try to kidnap all the Circus Pokémon.


==Air==
==Air==
{{main|Air transportation in the Pokémon world}}


===={{wp|Airship}}s====
[[File:Brave Olivine.png|thumb|right|The [[Brave Olivine]] in ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'']]
Seen used frequently by villains. Futuristic airships of a large size, powered apparently by anti-gravity technology of some kind. [[J]], [[Lawrence III]], and [[Zero]] all owned airships.
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.
====={{wp|Blimp}}s=====
* Ash, Misty, Brock, and Team Rocket used a blimp in ''[[EP082|A Scare in the Air!]]'' and one is seen in ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper!]]''. Ash, Dawn, Brock and {{an|Barry}}, along with Team Rocket, used an airship to go to [[Canalave City]] in ''[[DP103|Jumping Rocket Ship!]]''.
* Misty uses one to go back to [[Cerulean City]] from the [[Mirage Kingdom]] in the episode ''[[AG045|A Togepi Mirage]]''.


[[Image:Team Rocket's Balloon.PNG|left|thumb|Team Rocket's Meowth balloon]]
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.
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===={{wp|Hot air balloon}}s====
==Water==
Used by Team Rocket in most episodes. Some balloons were shaped as a {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}}, a {{p|Sneasel}}, a {{p|Gliscor}}, a {{p|Carnivine}}, and a {{MTR}}. A hot air-balloon was also used by Ash and co. in the episode ''[[EP205|The Kecleon Caper]]'', a {{p|Pikachu}} one in Mewtwo Returns, and by various contestants, including Ash, in ''[[EP202|The Big Balloon Blow-Up]]''. There were also others in various other episodes like ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'' and in the movie ''[[M10|The Rise of Darkrai]]''. Hot air balloon-like aircraft or dirigibles were also used in ''[[EP253|Great Bowls of Fire]]'', however it possessed the notable difference of seeming to be driven forward in the air by Pokémon (in the episode's specific usage, Charizard).
{{main|Water transportation in the Pokémon world}}


===={{wp|Airplane}}s====
[[File:SS Anne PE.png|thumb|The S.S. Anne in {{LGPE}}]]
Used by {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} in ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]''.
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]].


[[:a:Image:Jet Plane.png|Used]] by [[Officer Jenny]] and other police officers in ''[[DP096|Losing Its Lustrous]]''.
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.
 
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===={{wp|Hanglider}}s====
Used by [[Falkner]] in ''[[EP131|Fighting Flyer with Fire]]''.


Used by [[Domino]] and many [[Team Rocket grunts]] in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
==Pokémon as transport==
[[File:Riding on Pokémon.png|thumb|left|220px|Pokémon riding on other Pokémon]]
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.


===={{wp|Helicopter}}s====
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Pokémon are also occasionally used for transportation. People, as well as Pokémon themselves, may ride on Pokémon for various reasons. This is mostly seen in races, wherein only Pokémon may be used to move around, such as in ''[[EP033|The Flame Pokémon-athon!]]'', where {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} joined a race.


[[Image:Team Rocket Helicopter.PNG|thumb|One of Team Rocket's helicopters]]
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.
Used by [[Team Rocket]], [[Team Magma]], [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Galactic]] multiple times and by {{si|Rhonda}} in ''[[DP033|All Dressed Up With Somewhere To Go!]]''. Also [[Murph]] used one in [[DP169]].


===={{wp|Jet pack}}====
===Hidden Machines===
In ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'', [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] rode on jet packs to go to the location of their mission. Domino also used one in ''[[Mewtwo Returns]]''.
{{main|Hidden Machine}}
[[Hidden Machine]]s are machines that can be used to teach Pokémon certain moves. HMs are often used to progress within the story, and help carry the [[player character]] over certain obstacles. {{m|Surf}}, {{m|Fly}}, {{m|Rock Climb}}, and {{m|Whirlpool}} are some HM moves used that directly require carrying the player.


===={{wp|Flying car (fiction)|Air car}}====
===Rhyhorn===
Seen commonly in the various {{pkmn|manga}}. Most notably, [[Officer Jenny]] patrols in a flying car in the [[Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. [[Wallace]] also has a flying car in [[Pokémon Adventures]].
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.


===={{wp|Cable car}}====
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.
A cable car is the only transport to the summit of [[Mt. Chimney]] in the Hoenn region. The cable cars here have appeared in both the [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|games]] and the [[AG054|anime]].


==Water==
===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.


====S.S. Anne====
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}}.
[[File:SS Anne Gen3.gif|thumb|left|{{ga|Leaf}} about to board S.S. Anne]]
The [[S.S. Anne]] stops once every four years, annually or monthly (depending on [[canon]]) in [[Vermilion City]]. The [[S.S. Ticket]] that is needed to board the ship is only given away to exclusive people, such as [[Bill]] and [[Professor Oak]]. However, they can give the ticket away to others.


====S.S. Aqua====
===Skiddo and 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.


The [[S.S. Aqua]] is a boat that runs between [[Olivine City]] in [[Johto]] and [[Vermilion City]] in [[Kanto]]. It is the largest ship seen so far in the Pokémon world.
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.


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


The '''[[S.S. Tidal]]''' is a boat that mostly runs in the [[Hoenn]] [[region]].
Similarly, in ''[[XY053|A Race for Home!]]'' {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} have ridden on Skiddo when they visited Baa de Mer Ranch. {{an|Serena}} and {{kal|Grace|her mother}} also had a Skiddo race to determine whether Serena would pursue Rhyhorn racing as a career. Like Gogoat, Skiddo's ability to read the feelings of its riders through their grip on its horns is important in controlling Skiddo when riding.


After the player has become the [[champion]], it will always run between [[Lilycove City]] and [[Slateport City]], and to the {{ho|Battle Tower}} in [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire]]. 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 [[Aurora Ticket]], it will run to [[Birth Island]]; and with the [[Old Sea Map]], it will run to [[Faraway Island]].
===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]]
{{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]].


====S.S. Cactus====
===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 '''[[Abandoned Ship|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}}, 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, and lots of trainers enjoy exploring and training on the boat, known as the '''Abandoned Ship'''.
===Poké Ride===
{{main|Poké Ride}}
In {{g|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 {{pkmn|anime}}. For example, {{Ash}} and {{Delia}} take a ride in a Pokémon Taxi driven by a {{p|Tauros}} in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]''.


====Seagallop Ferries====
===Ultra Wormholes and Ultra Warp Ride===
{{main|Ultra Warp Ride}}
[[File:Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Ultra Wormhole artwork.png|thumb|220px|{{ga|Selene}} and {{ga|Elio}} during Ultra Warp Ride]]
In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, [[Nebby]] creates an [[Ultra Wormhole]] and brings [[Lillie]] and the player into the [[Ultra Deep Sea]] to save Lillie's [[Lusamine|mother]].


The [[Seagallop Ferries]] run between [[Vermilion City]] in [[Kanto]] and each of the nine [[Sevii Islands]].
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]].


There are currently four known tickets that can be used to board a Seagallop Ferry: The {{DL|Sevii Island passes|Tri-Pass}} allows the holder to travel to [[Knot Island|Knot]], [[Boon Island|Boon]] and [[Kin Island|Kin]] Islands, the {{DL|Sevii Island passes|Rainbow Pass}} to the same three islands, as well as [[Floe Island|Floe]], [[Chrono Island|Chrono]], [[Fortune Island|Fortune]], and [[Quest Island|Quest]] Islands, the [[Mysticticket]] allows travel to [[Navel Rock]], and the [[Aurora Ticket]] allows travel to [[Birth Island]].
===Walking Pokémon===
{{main|Walking Pokémon}}
In {{LGPE}}, certain walking Pokémon can be ridden on top of, replacing certain functions such as the bicycle or {{m|Surf}}.


====S.S. Spiral====
===Flying Taxi===
[[Image:Submarine.PNG|left|thumb|One of [[Team Rocket]]'s submarines]]
{{main|Flying Taxi}}
The S.S. Spiral is a boat in [[Sinnoh]] that runs from [[Snowpoint City]] to the [[Fight Area]] in the [[Battle Zone]].
[[File:Flying Taxi Twilight Wings.png|thumb|220px|The [[Flying Taxi]] in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]]
Since [[Generation VIII]], several [[region]]s have carriages pulled by Pokémon that are used as a mode of air transportation, similar to [[HM]] {{m|Fly}} in previous [[generation]]s. These carriages are pulled by a {{p|Corviknight}} in [[Galar]], a flock of {{p|Squawkabilly}} in [[Paldea]], a flock of {{p|Noctowl}} in [[Kitakami]], and a pair of {{p|Skarmory}} at [[Blueberry Academy]] in [[Unova]]. They are each piloted by a {{tc|Cabbie}}.


In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, the S.S. Spiral was a regular looking ship. However, in {{game|Platinum}}, it had a redesign. The S.S. Spiral became a red boat with a crane on the back, and, its possible namesake, two spinning drills to part the ice floes in the area from Snowpoint City to the Battle Zone.
=== 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.


====Other routes====
===Ride Pokémon of Hisui===
{{main|Ride Pokémon (Hisui)}}
In [[Hisui]], Ride Pokémon are a select group of Pokémon that are dedicated to assisting humans that they have deemed worthy. The Ride Pokémon are descendants of five of the ten companions of the ancient hero of legend, who have received their blessing from {{ga|Arceus}}.


A variety of other unnamed boats are known to exist, for example:
===Koraidon and Miraidon===
{{main|Koraidon (game)}}
{{main|Miraidon (game)}}
[[File:Riding Legendaries artwork.png|thumb|220px|The [[player character]]s riding {{ga|Koraidon}} and {{ga|Miraidon}}]]
In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, a 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.


* A ferry from the [[Seafoam Islands]] in [[Kanto]] to [[Littleroot Town]] in [[Hoenn]] (anime, [[EP273]]).
===Starmobile===
* A ferry from [[Petalburg City]] in [[Hoenn]] to somewhere north of [[Viridian City]] in [[Kanto]] (anime, [[AG132]]).
{{main|Starmobile}}
* A ferry from somewhere in [[Kanto]] to [[Twinleaf Town]] in [[Sinnoh]] (anime, [[AG192]]).
Starmobiles are vehicles used in battle by the squad bosses of [[Team Star]]. Each Starmobile is powered by Pokémon: a {{p|Revavroom}} sits in the hood and controls the vehicle, while two {{p|Varoom}} are located on the back, acting as rear wheels. Additionally, according to [[Mela]], the Starmobiles are fueled by evolved forms of {{p|Charcadet}}. Starmobiles are most likely based on {{wp|dekotora}}, a Japanese style of modifying trucks with elaborate stainless steel parts, murals, and LED lights.
* A boat from just outside [[Rustboro City]] to [[Dewford Town]] in [[Hoenn]] (games).
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* A boat from [[Dewford Town]] to [[Slateport City]] in [[Hoenn]] (games).
* A ferry from [[Canalave City]] to [[Iron Island]] in [[Sinnoh]] (games).
* A ferry from [[Canalave City]] to [[Fullmoon Island]] in [[Sinnoh]] (games).
* A ferry from [[Canalave City]] to [[Newmoon Island]] in [[Sinnoh]] (games).
 
===={{wp|Submarine}}s====
Used by [[Team Rocket]] many times and by {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr|his friends}} in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]'' and in ''[[AG094|Relicanth Really Can!]]''. In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, a [[Submarine Explorer 1|submarine]] made by [[Captain Stern]] is stolen by [[Team Magma]] or [[Team Aqua]] (depending on version) to reach [[Seafloor Cavern]], where either {{p|Groudon}} or {{p|Kyogre}} is.
 
===={{wp|Kayak}}s and {{wp|canoe}}s====
Used by a [[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[EP092|The Joy of Pokémon]]'', and by Ash and his friends in ''[[M09|Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea]]''.
 
====[[Team Rocket]]'s boats====
Team Rocket has used many different boats in the anime.  
 
===={{wp|Steam boat}}s====
{{Ash}} and {{Ashfr|his friends}} went on a {{p|Wailord}}-shaped Steam Boat in ''[[DP039|Steamboat Willies!]]''.


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===[[Pokémon]]===
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[[File:Riding on Pokémon.png|thumb|250px|Pokémon riding on Pokémon]]
File:HM Fly artwork.png|[[Leaf (game)|Leaf]] using {{m|Fly}}
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 his friends joined a race. Ash and his friends also used {{AP|Lapras}} in going around the [[Orange Archipelago]].
File:HM Surf artwork.png|[[Hilda (game)|Hilda]] using {{m|Surf}}
File:HM Whirlpool artwork.png|[[Ethan (game)|Ethan]] using {{m|Whirlpool}}
File:HM Waterfall artwork.png|[[Nate (game)|Nate]] using {{m|Waterfall}}
File:HM Dive artwork.png|[[Brendan (game)|Brendan]] using {{m|Dive}}
File:HM Rock Climb artwork.png|[[Dawn (game)|Dawn]] using {{m|Rock Climb}}
Sun Moon Poké Ride artwork.png|Poké Ride artwork from {{g|Sun and Moon}}
File:XY Riding Gogoat.png|Artwork of the Gogoat Shuttle in {{g|X and Y}}
File:Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Mantine Surf.png|Mantine Surf artwork from {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}
LGPE Walking Pokémon.png|Walking Pokémon artwork from {{g|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
LA Ride Basculegion.png|The player riding a Basculegion
Starfall Street artwork.png|Starmobile artwork from {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}
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Ash's {{type2|Flying}} Pokémon were rode on many times, mostly by {{AP|Pikachu}} for looking for something or attacking [[Team Rocket]]'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.
==See also==
* [[Team Rocket's mechas]]


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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
Ash and his friends on bikes in One Big Happiny Family!

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
The Brave Olivine in Pokémon Horizons: The Series

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
The S.S. Anne in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

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

Professor Oak riding on Gogoat

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

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

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

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

Soaring in the sky

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

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

Rayquaza

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

Poké Ride

Main article: Poké Ride

In 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
The Flying Taxi in Pokémon: Twilight Wings

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

Rotom Bike

Main article: Rotom Bike

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

Ride Pokémon of Hisui

Main article: Ride Pokémon (Hisui)

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

Koraidon and Miraidon

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

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

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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