Build Your Own Pokémon Region: A Step-by-Step Guide

Professor Oak's Introduction

"Ah, every Pokémon Trainer needs a way to get around! Whether it's walking through tall grass, riding Pokémon across the sea, or taking high-speed trains between cities, transportation plays a major role in how Trainers explore a region. Some regions rely on traditional methods, while others have futuristic technology or Pokémon-powered travel systems. How will people and Pokémon move across your world? Let's map out the journey!"

1. Common Transportation Methods in Pokémon Regions

Pokémon regions have various ways for Trainers and citizens to travel, from walking routes to advanced vehicles.

➡ Main Types of Travel in Pokémon Games:

✅ Walking & Running – The default way to explore, often leading to encounters with wild Pokémon.

✅ Bicycles & Scooters – Used for fast land travel and special cycling routes.

✅ Surfing on Pokémon – Allows Trainers to cross water using Water-type Pokémon.

✅ Flying Pokémon & Sky Travel – Instant travel between visited towns (Fly, Corviknight Taxi).

✅ Trains & Subways – Connect major cities and regions.

✅ Boats & Ferries – Transport Trainers between islands or across lakes.

➡ Examples from Pokémon Games:

Kanto's S.S. Anne – A luxury cruise ship that travels between regions.

Unova's Battle Subway – A high-speed train used for quick travel and battles.

Alola's Charizard Ride – A Pokémon-based ride system replacing the HM Fly.

Galar's Corviknight Taxi – A regional Flying Taxi Service for instant travel.

Try This!

What types of transportation exist in your region?

Do people rely on Pokémon, technology, or a mix of both?

➡ Example: Your region has a Magnezone-powered levitating train system, using electric fields to hover between cities.

2. Pokémon-Based Transportation Systems

Many Pokémon regions use Pokémon as a natural means of travel, replacing traditional vehicles.

➡ Examples of Pokémon-Based Travel:

✅ Surf on Water Pokémon – Riding on Pokémon like Lapras, Milotic, or Sharpedo.

✅ Flying Pokémon for Air Travel – Trainers use Pokémon like Pidgeot, Corviknight, or Tropius.

✅ Underground Pokémon for Tunnel Travel – Pokémon like Onix, Excadrill, or Dugtrio create tunnels.

✅ Desert Travel on Large Pokémon – Pokémon like Camerupt or Mudsdale help cross harsh terrain.

➡ New Pokémon-Based Travel Ideas:

Jungle Travel on Vines – Trainers swing across trees using Tangrowth's vines or Tropius' leaves.

Glacier Travel – Ice-types like Beartic create ice paths across frozen landscapes.

Cave Climbing – Trainers scale cliffs using Sableye or Clawitzer's claws.

Try This!

Are there specific Pokémon used for travel in your region?

Do people rely on Pokémon more than vehicles?