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Artwork of riding on Gogoat in Pokémon X and Y

Rideable Pokémon is a feature in various Pokémon games, in which the player can ride on top Pokémon as a means of transportation.

In the core series games

Various forms of rideable Pokémon have been introduced in the core series games, debuting in generation I. These vary from field moves and HMs to the Ride Pokémon found in various regions.

Field moves

The player can ride on Pokémon through the use of some field moves. Field moves often come in the form of HMs, but not always. This form of transportation can be found in the first six regions that debuted between generations I - IV. In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, traditional HMs were removed, no longer needing to teach a Pokémon a field move in their party to use, but instead, uses the Pokétch to summon wild Pokémon that know the move to perform the task instead.

Many field moves and HMs were replaced starting in generation VII, having similar functions that would otherwise retain the same purpose. Field moves briefly reappeared in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Image	Move	Description
	Fly	Through the use of Fly, the player is shown riding their Pokémon in order to instantly travel to a previously visited location.
	Surf	Through the use of Surf, the player can ride their Pokémon to travel over water.

Flying Taxi

Main article: Flying Taxi

Introduced in Pokémon Sword and Shield the Flying Taxi is a form of transportation that allows people to move from one location to another, often towns and cities. In the Galar region, this service is often piloted by a Corviknight. In Paldea, the Flying Taxi is controlled by a group of Squawkabilly due to the dangers of Corviknight being struck down by Tinkaton. The player can fly to any Pokémon Center or one of the Ten Sights of Paldea through the Flying Taxi. In Kitakami, this service is instead piloted by Noctowl.

Kanto

Kanto has introduced the concept of field moves. In generation VII, certain Secret Techniques can be taught to the player's partner, allowing for transportation on water and air. rather than needing Surf or Fly.

Walking Pokémon

Main article: Walking Pokémon

In Pokémon Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, many Pokémon who are taken outside their Poké Balls cane be ridden. These essentially replace the need for certain field moves and items that are no longer found in this version of Kanto.

Riding a Walking Pokémon in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the player can ride on certain large Walking Pokémon.

Pokémon		Additional effects
	Charizard	Fly over obstacles* Can encounter flying wild Pokémon*
	Persian	Speed up
	Arcanine	Speed up
	Machamp	N/A
	Rapidash	Speed up
	Dodrio	N/A
	Haunter	N/A
	Onix	Can encounter flying wild Pokémon
	Rhyhorn	Speed up
	Rhydon	N/A
	Kangaskhan	N/A
	Starmie	N/A
	Tauros	N/A
	Gyarados	While using Sea Skim
	Lapras	While using Sea Skim
	Aerodactyl	Fly over obstacles* Can encounter flying wild Pokémon*
	Snorlax	N/A
	Dragonite	Fly over obstacles* Can encounter flying wild Pokémon*

Hoenn

Field Moves

Hoenn retains the usage of field moves. Certain Pokémon have unique models in the overworld in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire while surfing and diving. These Pokémon include Lapras, Wailmer, Sharpedo and Kyogre, each having their own properties and functions.

Introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the player can be seen riding on Pokémon outside the use of field moves. After obtaining the Eon Flute, they can summon Latias or Latios to soar through the air.

During sections of the game, the player will ride on either Groudon^OR or Kyogre^AS during the main story and Rayquaza during the Delta Episode.

Pokémon	Image	Location
Latias^AS		The player can ride on Mega Latios^OR or Latias^AS to soar in the sky. While soaring, players perform tricks, run into Flying-type Pokémon, visit special Mirage spots and land at any previously visited location.
Latios^OR
Rayquaza		During the Delta Episode, the player is seen riding Rayquaza out to space during a cutscene.

Kalos

Field moves

Like the previous generations before it, Kalos has multiple usages of HMs and field moves. New to X and Y, the Pokémon Lapras has a unique model in the overworld while surfing. This function is completely cosmetic.

Other Pokémon

In Pokémon X and Y, there are certain areas that allow the riding of specific Pokémon within a particular area only, with some of the Pokémon having special abilities that can be used within that area. The player cannot ride their own Pokémon even if they own a Pokémon of the same species.

Pokémon	Purpose	Location
Gogoat	In Lumiose City, the player can ride Gogoat starting from multiple signposts on North and South Boulevards for $200. The player cannot control the Gogoat, they can only use it to travel until the next signpost.	Lumiose City
Rhyhorn	On Route 9, the player needs to ride Rhyhorn to traverse rocky terrain. The Rhyhorn can also smash rocks blocking the path.	Route 9
Skiddo	On Route 12, the player can ride on Skiddo from Baa de Mer Ranch. The Skiddo can jump over low fences and ledges in the opposite direction.	Route 12
Mamoswine	On Route 17, the player can ride Mamoswine to traverse the deep snow. It can smash rocks blocking the path. Wild Pokémon may also appear on snow tiles.	Route 17

Alola

Starting in Pokémon Sun and Moon, field moves from previous games have been replaced with other functions. Many people within Alola take note that unlike other regions, HMs and field moves do not work, preferring the usage of the Ride Pokémon that used.

During the plot of Pokémon Sun and Moon the player and Lillie will ride the newly evolved Nebby, who transports them to the Ultra Deep Sea and back to Alola.

Poké Ride

Main article: Poké Ride

In the Alola region, certain Pokémon are trained as Ride Pokémon to help people travel or perform other tasks with the Poké Ride service. In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, the player can call Ride Pokémon after registering them to their Ride Pager. Mantine used for Mantine Surf cannot be summoned through usage of the Ride Pager and can only be used in Alola's oceans, serving as transportation from each of Alola's four main islands.

Both the player and the Ultra Recon Squad use a special Solgaleo and Lunala to help traverse through Ultra Space in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon. This notable function is known as Ultra Warp Ride.

Pokémon	Name	Purpose
Tauros	Tauros Charge	Allows the player to move quickly on land and smash through large boulders.
Stoutland	Stoutland Search	Allows the player to find hidden items.
Lapras	Lapras Paddle	Allows the player to surf across water. The player can also fish from Lapras's back.
Charizard	Charizard Glide	Allows the player to fly to places they've already been to.
Mudsdale	Mudsdale Gallop	Allows the player to run across rocky terrain.
Sharpedo	Sharpedo Jet	Allows the player to surf rapidly and smash through rocks in the water.
Machamp	Machamp Shove	Allows the player to move large blocks.
Mantine	Mantine Surf^USUM	Allows the player to surf between islands, performing tricks to earn high scores and BP.
Solgaleo Lunala	Ultra Warp Ride^USUM	Allows the player to travel through Ultra Wormholes in order to gain access to various different areas of Ultra Space.

Hisui

Ride Pokémon

Main article: Ride Pokémon (Hisui)

In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the player can ride on five Ride Pokémon to travel across Hisui. These Pokémon can be summoned at any time through usage of the Celestica Flute.

Pokémon	Image	Purpose
Wyrdeer		Allows the player to move quickly, dash, and jump on land.
Ursaluna		Allows the player to find items hidden underground.
Basculegion		Allows the player to move, dash, and jump on water.
Sneasler		Allows the player to scale or descend steep, rocky surfaces.
Braviary		Allows the player to glide through air.

Paldea

Paldea is known for the Cyclizar that are often used as Ride Pokémon to travel through the region.

Koraidon and Miraidon

Main article: Koraidon (game)

Main article: Miraidon (game)

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the player can ride on either Koraidon^S Miraidon^V. Helping them traverse through Paldea. The Pokémon will gain new attributes after collecting certain Herba Mystica.

Pokémon	Name	Purpose
Koraidon^S	Sprinting Build	Allows the player to move faster on land
	Swimming Build	Allows the player to travel over water
	Gliding Build	Allows the player to glide in the air
Miraidon^V	Drive Mode	Allows the player to move faster on land
	Aquatic Mode	Allows the player to travel over water
	Glide Mode	Allows the player to glide in the air

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky, the player must ride on Lapras to reach the Hidden Land. In Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, the player can ride on Lapras to travel between different continents.

Pokémon Ranger series

In the Pokémon Ranger series, several Pokémon have field moves that allow the player to ride on a Pokémon's back:

Doduo
Floatzel
Empoleon
Staraptor

In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, the player can draw the call sign for several Pokémon that can then be ridden on:

Raikou
Entei
Suicune
Latios/Latias

Detective Pikachu series

In Detective Pikachu Returns, the player has access to one of several ride actions by having Detective Pikachu ride on a Pokémon:

Growlithe
Galarian Darmanitan
Luxray
Pangoro