Learn how to use Poké Ride in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon! Discover all Ride Pokémon, their abilities, and how to unlock them to explore Alola.
Hey there! So, you're diving into Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon and wondering about getting around? Forget those old HMs for breaking rocks or surfing – Alola has a much cooler system called Poké Ride! It lets you call on special Pokémon to help you travel and overcome obstacles. Think of it as your personal Pokémon taxi service, ready whenever you need it.
You'll get the **Ride Pager** automatically after you beat Kahuna Hala on Iki Town. Once you have it, just hit the Y button to bring it up. You can even set up shortcuts for your most-used Ride Pokémon on the D-Pad, which is super handy. Keep in mind, though, that these Ride Pokémon are strictly for getting around and won't join your party or be used in battles. They're not registered in your Pokédex either – they're just there to help you explore!
As you progress through the story, you'll unlock more Ride Pokémon, each with unique abilities to help you reach new areas. Here’s a rundown of all the Ride Pokémon you can call upon:
| Service | Description | Unlock |
| Tauros Charge (Icon: Tauros) | You can hold the B button to charge forward at high speed, similar to a Bicycle. Tauros can also smash through small rocks blocking your path while charging. Plus, riding Tauros cuts down the wild Pokémon encounter rate by 50%! | Obtain the Ride Pager |
| Stoutland Search (Icon: Stoutland) | Hold B and Stoutland will slowly sniff the ground, helping you find hidden items, just like the Itemfinder. A blue (!) means an item is nearby, and a red (!) means you can pick it up with the A button. This also reduces wild Pokémon encounters by 50%. | Mallow at Paniola Ranch |
| Lapras Paddle (Icon: Lapras) | This lets you travel across water, much like the old Surf HM. Lapras is a bit slow normally, but holding B will speed you up. You can even fish from Lapras's back! | Lana at Brooklet Hill |
| Charizard Glide (Icon: Charizard) | Need to get back to a place you've already visited? Charizard Glide lets you fly instantly to locations marked with a feather icon. Not every spot is a direct flight destination, though. | Complete Kiawe’s trial |
| Mudsdale Gallop (Icon: Mudsdale) | This is your go-to for navigating super rocky terrain. Mudsdale gallops slowly, but holding B gives you a bit more speed. It also reduces wild Pokémon encounters by 33%. | Hapu at Route 12 |
| Sharpedo Jet (Icon: Sharpedo) | Like Lapras Paddle, this lets you travel on water, but Sharpedo is much faster! Hold B to dash and break small rocks in your path. Just a heads-up, you can't fish from Sharpedo's back. | Grimsley at Route 15 |
| Machamp Shove (Icon: Machamp) | Need to move something big? Hold B and Machamp will push massive rocks out of your way, just like the Strength HM. | Hapu’s grandma at Ancient Poni Path |
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