How to Use a Poké Ride Pokémon in Pokémon Sun and Moon

Last Updated: March 4, 2021

In Pokémon Sun and Moon, Poké Ride replaces HMs as the primary way of progressing through the Alola region. During your adventure, you'll get a number of Ride Pokémon that you can call upon at any time. This article will explain how to use a Poké Ride Pokémon.

Steps

1
Defeat Hala at Melemele Island. After completing your first trial at Verdant Cavern, you'll then have to defeat Hala as your first grand trial. Doing so will get you the Tauros Charge and gives you access to Poké Ride.
2
Know what the Poké Ride Pokémon are and what they do. This is a full list of the Poké Ride Pokémon that you will get:
- Tauros Charge: Allows you to move quickly on the ground and destroy large boulders.
- Stoutland Search: Allows you to find hidden items.
- Lapras Paddle: Allows you to ride on water and fish in certain areas of water.
- Charizard Glide: Allows you to fly to areas you've been to.
- Sharpedo Jet: Allows you to move quickly on water and destroy rocks.
- Machamp Shove: Allows you to move large blocks out of the way.
- Mudsdale Gallop: Allows you to move over rocky terrain.
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3
Press the Y button to access a list of the Poké Ride Pokémon that you have.
4
Select the Poké Ride Pokémon that you want to use by tapping its name or pressing A. Any Poké Ride Pokémon that can't be used at your location will be greyed out.

Community Q&A

Question

How do you pick up items that Stoutland finds?

Lugia2453

Top Answerer

When an exclamation mark appears above its head, walk around until the exclamation mark turns red, then press A to get the hidden item.
Question

How do I change the Poke Rides? I hate riding on Charizard!

Community Answer

You can't in the current Pokemon games, sorry.
Question

How can I use Charizard glide?

Bun bun

Top Answerer

Once you have obtained Charizard, you must press Y to open the Poke Ride menu. Then, select Charizard and choose where you want to go!