Riding and flying
Mount a Pokémon to cross the map faster. Flyers open the sky; land mounts still beat walking every gym route.
Contents
How to ride
- Send out a rideable Pokémon with R.
- Hold Shift and right-click it → choose Ride.
- Move with WASD + mouse look. Dismount with Caps Lock or sneak (R is throw/recall).
| Action | Default |
|---|---|
| Send out / recall | R |
| Open Pokémon interact menu | Shift + right-click |
| Dismount | Caps Lock or sneak |
Stamina
On PokeHaven EU, ride stamina is unlimited — you can stay mounted for long gym hikes.
Early mounts
- Early Kanto: any solid land mount beats walking — birds help once evolved (Pidgeot / Fearow lines).
- Mid game: a flyer (Charizard, larger birds, later Dragonite-type mounts) for long map hops.
- You do not need a flyer before Brock or Misty — a land mount + waystones is enough.
Habits that save time
- Pair riding with a waystone network — ride out, teleport home.
- Land and heal before gym fights.
- Keep your mount safe near your base so death doesn’t strand you far from home.
Common mistakes
- Sending out a non-rideable species and wondering why Ride is missing.
- Recalling the mount into the PC with no waystone nearby.
- Crashing into terrain / lava while flying at night — light the landing zone.
See also: Travel · First hours · Gym maps