This article is about theKey Item named Bicycle. For the bicycle models available in theHoenn games, seeMach Bike andAcro Bike. For the bicycle model available in theGalar games, seeRotom Bike.

Bicycle じてんしゃ Bicycle

Artwork ofRed on a bicycle fromPokémon Red and Blue

Introduced in Generation I Pocket Generation I Key items Generation II Key items Generation III Key items (FRLGE) Generation IV Key items Generation V Key items Generation VI Key items Generation VII Key items Generation VIII Key items (BDSP)

ABicycle (Japanese:じてんしゃBicycle) is aKey Item obtained in the games to facilitatefaster movement. They are usually obtained fromBicycle Shops.

In the core series games

Price

• In theGeneration I games andPokémon FireRed and LeafGreen,Miracle Cycle inCerulean City sells Bicycles for$1,000,000, which is$1 more than it is possible for the player to obtain in these games. Instead, the player must use aBike Voucher to buy one.

Effect

This item is used to toggle between riding the Bicycle or walking again. The Bicycle allows for faster traveling than walking, using theRunning Shoes, or theRoller Skates.

It is not possible to start riding the Bicycle if the player is indoors,surfing, or accompanied by another person. If the player goes indoors or starts surfing, they will leave the Bicycle automatically. InPokémon Yellow,HeartGold, and SoulSilver, the player'swalking Pokémon returns to itsPoké Ball while the player is cycling. The Running Shoes and Roller Skates are unusable as long as the player is riding the Bicycle.

It also allows the player to travel onCycling Roads: onRoute 16 to18 inKanto, theSeaside Cycling Road onRoute 110 inHoenn, and onRoute 206 inSinnoh. It is not possible to dismount the bike while on any Cycling Road.

Riding the Bicycle replaces theoverworld music with the Cycling theme. Once the player resumes walking, the regular overworld music starts again.

In Generation IV, Bicycle's movement value in context of determining encounters is 70. This is higher than other types of movement, except forlong grass (inPokémon Diamond, Pearl, andPlatinum, long grass value is the same as riding a bicycle, while inPokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver it is 60 while walking and 80 while running)

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl,Platinum,Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl

In these games, the Bicycle has two different gears: third and fourth gear. The player can switch between them by pressing the B button. Fourth gear is faster and allows the player to ride upmuddy slopes and jump two tiles from bikeramps. Third gear is slower and only jumps one tile from ramps, but cannot ride up muddy slopes.

In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the player can choose between a red, blue, green, or yellow bicycle. They cannot switch bikes once they pick one, but all Bicycles are functionally identical. Additionally, the player will wear the Cycling Style outfit while riding the bicycle and battling at theCycling Road.

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl only, bikes cannot be ridden insnow or insidegates.

Pokémon X and Y

The player can move in any direction using theNintendo 3DS's Circle Pad. The player has a choice between a green and yellow Bicycle when they obtain it. They cannot switch bikes once they pick one, but both Bicycles are functionally identical.

Glitches

Pokémon Red, Blue, andYellow

Due toa glitch, if the player saves at theCycling Road and creates a new game, it will not be possible to use the Bicycle (orSurf outside of battle) anywhere in the new game until the player does any of these things for the first time:blacks out (either in battle or the overworld), usesDig,Teleport, orFly outside of battle, uses anEscape Rope, or enters and leaves the Cycling Road.

Description

Acquisition

Similar equipment

Mach and Acro Bikes

InPokémon Ruby, Sapphire, andEmerald,Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire, there are two different models of Bicycle:Mach Bike (which is faster than the regular Bicycle) and theAcro Bike (which is the same speed as the regular Bicycle, but can also be used to perform tricks). Both bicycles allow the player to reach places they otherwise could not.

InGeneration III, the player cannot have both at the same time. They can switch models atRydel's Cycles.

InGeneration VI, the player initially needs to switch models at Rydel's Cycles as well. However, the player will be able to keep both the Mach Bike and Acro Bike together in theirBag, after the player advertises the Rydel's Cycles to three NPCs:

• Route 111Desert: AHex Maniac up a muddy slope to the north that requires the Mach Bike to climb.
• Route 119: ABird Keeper at the northmost maze of bridges, requiresSurf andWaterfall along with the Acro Bike.
• Battle Resort: A bikingTriathlete southeast of thePokémon Day Care.

Rotom Bike

InPokémon Sword and Shield, the player receives theRotom Bike. The Rotom Bike can occasionally dash to move at high speeds for short periods of time. After being upgraded with Water Mode, it can also travel on water.

Ride Pokémon

InPokémon Sun, Moon,Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, severalRide Pokémon take over the role of transporting the player across the land at higher speeds, such asTauros Charge.

InPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the player can ride on certainwalking Pokémon. Cycling Road is replaced by Pokémon Road, where Trainers are encouaged to walk with their Pokémon.

InPokémon Legends: Arceus, the player can use someRide Pokémon to travel faster than on foot, such asWyrdeer.

InPokémon Scarlet and Violet, the player can ride on the partnerKoraidon^S/Miraidon^V after they begin their Treasure Hunt.

Gallery

Artwork

Artwork from Red and Green Artwork from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Sprites and models

Bag sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen Key Item sprite from Black and White Bag sprites from X and Y Models from X and Y

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Bicycles are rarely seen inPokémon the Series, sinceAsh andhis friends are usually seen walking for their journeys. The only time bicycles are used is when it is necessary to use them, such as onCycling Roads, or for a faster way to get somewhere.

The first bicycle to appear wasMisty's bicycle inPokémon - I Choose You!. It was "borrowed" by Ash in order to escape from a flock ofSpearow. The bike was unintentionally destroyed whenAsh's Pikachu released aThunder Shock at the Spearow. Misty later re-obtained her bike fromNurse Joy inViridian City inGotta Catch Ya Later.

The act of Pikachu destroying a female companion's bike became arunning gag in the two followingseries:May's bicycle was destroyed inGet the Show on the Road! andDawn's inTwo Degrees of Separation.

Bicycles can be rented for use on Cycling Roads, as seen inThe Bridge Bike Gang andOne Big Happiny Family!. Some characters do own bicycles, but are rarely seen using them. For example,Professor Oak used a bicycle inThe Power Of One andThe Road Most Traveled! to get toDelia's house.

Barry was shown to have a bike inGotta Get a Gible!. He said he got it inEterna City as part of a free bicycle distribution event. The bike was eventually devoured by awildGible.

InThe Bridge Bike Gang,Chopper's bike bears a resemblance toZapdos.

Mallow's bike appeared inLillie's Egg-xhilarating Challenge!.

Gallery

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  Misty's destroyed bicycle
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  May's destroyed bicycle
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  Dawn's destroyed bicycle

Pokémon Origins

Red commonly used a bicycle to move around inPokémon Origins. He was seen obtaining it at the beginning ofFile 2: Cubone, getting it in return for aBike Voucher he had obtained from thePokémon Fan Club Chairman.

In the manga

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

InPlay Misty For Me, it was revealed thatMisty's Bicycle, which, like in the animated series, had been accidentally destroyed byAsh's Pikachu, was custom-built and worth$10,000.

Pokémon Adventures

Red, Green & Blue arc

Professor Oak used a bicycle to pursue the Pokémon that escaped from hisLaboratory inBulbasaur Come Home!.

Red participated in a cycling competition alongRoutes11 and12 inWake Up—You're Snorlax!, using a bicycle received in exchange for a coupon he had gotten from thePokémon Fan Club Chairman.

Yellow arc

InVictim of Venusaur, Red rode his bicycle when arriving to helpLt. Surge andBill in their battle againstBruno onCerise Island.

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Gold competed withWhitney in a bike race fromGoldenrod City to theNational Park inSmeargle Smudge andHow Do You Do, Sudowoodo?. Gold, however, altered his Bicycle into a push scooter.

Diamond & Pearl arc

Diamond,Pearl, andPlatinum received Bicycles fromRad Rickshaw as a sign of gratitude after his rescue fromTeam Galactic inRing Around the Roserade II. The trio would later use their new Bicycles to travel through theCycling Road. Rad Rickshaw was also revealed to own a tandem bike inCautious Clefairy.

Pokémon Zensho

A Bicycle was seen inside theMiracle Cycle shop inCerulean City.

Pokémon Newspaper Strip

InStrip 14,Delia mentioned thatAsh has a bicycle.

In the TCG

Main article:Bicycle (Plasma Storm 117)

TheBicycle was introduced as anItem card in thePokémon Trading Card Game during the English Black & White Series (the Japanese BW Era). First released in theCold Flare expansion, the Bicycle later debuted in thePlasma Storm expansion with both prints featuring an illustration byToyste Beach. With the same effect asMail from Bill from theNeo Destiny expansion, thisTrainer card allows the player to draw cards until they have 4 cards in their hand.

In the magazines

Pokémon Power

See also:Bike Voucher → Pokémon Power

InPokémon Power #1, there is an ad on page 3 for the bicycles sold at the Bike Shop inCerulean City. This ad mentions that the bikes are new models, and that VIN numbers are posted at dealership. The article about Cerulean City on page 10 incorrectly indicates that the player will need to obtain the full$ 1000000 value to buy a Bicycle inPokémon Red and Blue, by displaying a game screenshot of the Bike Shop including this value and stating:"You'll need to win a lot of duels to earn enough money for a bicycle."

InPokémon Power #2, there is an ad stating that multipleBike Vouchers have been distributed, which can be exchanged for '98 model bikes because the store is making room for new models. The article aboutVermilion City on page 6 explains how to obtain and use the Bike Voucher in Pokémon Red and Blue.

Merchandise

A miniature of a Bicycle was included in the Kanto goods set from thePokémon World Market merchandise line that was made byRe-Ment and exclusive to thePokémon Center.

A unique 1/1 scale replica was given away as a prize in commemoration of Twitter account @poke_times exceeding 1 mio. followers.

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  Pokémon World Market (Kanto goods set)
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  1 Million Yen Bicycle Twitter giveaway prize

Trivia

• In thebeta version ofGold and Silver, a skateboard was planned to complement the Bicycle.
• The songBicycle (Japanese:じてんしゃ) fromGeneration II andHeartGold and SoulSilver is a remix of the songGoldenrod City (Japanese:コガネシティ). Furthermore, the songBug-Catching Contest (Japanese:むしとりたいかい) from these games remixes parts of the songCycling (Japanese:サイクリング) fromGeneration I.
• Like all key items from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the Mach Bike and Acro Bike are present in the internal data of Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, but areunused. If the player obtains one (i.e. viacheating), they both function like the regular Bicycle.
• Like all key items from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the regular Bicycle is present in the internal data of Pokémon Emerald, but is unused. If attempted to be used, it has no effect.
• InPokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, when the player attempts to enter theCycling Road, the game does not check if the Bicycle is present in the Bag; instead, it specifically checks for the event flag indicating that player has obtained the Bicycle fromMiracle Cycle. However, this makes no difference in regular gameplay, because the Bicycle (like any otherKey Item in these games) is unable to be deposited in thePC, sold, or thrown away, so it remains indefinitely in theBag after the player has obtained it.
• InGeneration V, if the player runs or holds down the B Button,NPCs with bicycles will go faster.
• InGeneration VI, the light of the bicycle is turned on atnight, but not incaves.
• In the internal data ofPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Bicycle was renamed "Bike" in English, despite the item being unused in those games. This rename was carried forward in all subsequent games (despite the item being unused). This updated name was used for the first time inPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, where the item was once again obtainable.
• InPokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the Bike Maniac's collection inCerulean City contains a limited edition bike that used to cost$1,000,000,referencing the Bicycle from Generation I.
• In Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the player's Cycling Style outfit will only appear in battle if they're battling on theCycling Road. In other locations, they will appear in their Everyday Style clothes even if they were riding a bicycle before initiating a battle.
• In the end credits of Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, the player always rides a green (if boy) or yellow (if girl) bicycle, regardless of the color they chose.

In other languages

Related articles

• List of Key Items in Generation I
• List of Key Items in Generation II
• List of Key Items in Generation III
• List of Key Items in Generation IV
• List of Key Items in Generation V
• List of Key Items in Generation VI
• List of Key Items in Generation VIII

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