Pokémon Planes (2025): Complete Guide + Live Tracker

Seeing a giant, flying Pikachu at an airport isn’t just a fantasy, it’s a real experience for travelers, especially in Asia. These specially painted aircraft, officially known as Pokémon Jets, are part of a global project designed to bring a bit of fun back to flying. They are more than just planes with a special paint job; they often feature a complete themed experience from the moment you check in to the moment you land.

This guide is the most complete resource for anyone curious about these unique planes. We’ll cover every Pokémon livery currently in service, look back at the retired planes, and explain exactly how you can track and even book a flight on one yourself. Using the live map below, you can see where every single one of these planes is right now.

Click a plane in the list to locate it. Live flights are colored blue and rotate to match their heading. Landed planes are orange and are plotted at their last known airport.

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Key Takeaways

Live Plane Tracker: Use the map at the top of this page to see the real-time or last-known location of every active Pokémon-themed plane.
Official Collaboration: The planes are part of the “Pokémon Air Adventures” program, an official partnership between The Pokémon Company and several airlines.
Ten Active Planes: As of 2025, ten aircraft with Pokémon liveries are flying for eight different airlines. This guide details each one.
Themed Interior: The experience often includes Pokémon-themed headrests, music, crew uniforms, and exclusive merchandise available for purchase onboard.
How to Book a Flight: Airlines do not guarantee a specific plane for any flight. The best way to catch one is to track its registration number and identify its common routes.
Long History: The first Pokémon jets were operated by All Nippon Airways (ANA) starting in 1998, featuring iconic Boeing 747s.
Where They Fly: Most Pokémon planes operate on domestic routes within Japan or on international routes across Asia. ANA’s jets are the primary ones that fly long-haul to North America, Europe, and Australia.

In This Guide

What Are Pokémon Air Adventures?
Full List of Active Pokémon Planes (2025)
How to Find and Fly on a Pokémon Jet
The Onboard Experience: More Than Just a Special Paint Job
Retired Pokémon Planes: A Look Back
Frequently Asked Questions
Sources & Credits

What Are Pokémon Air Adventures?

The brightly colored planes flying around the world are part of an official project called Pokémon Air Adventures. The Pokémon Company started this initiative to help reconnect people and communities and to encourage tourism after the global travel slowdown. The project’s goal is to make travel more enjoyable and memorable.

This isn’t the first time Pokémon have been featured on planes. The original Pokémon jets were an exclusive partnership between All Nippon Airways (ANA) and The Pokémon Company that lasted from 1998 to 2016. These planes, especially the famous Boeing 747 “Pikachu Jumbos,” were a common sight in Japan.

After a few years without any Pokémon planes, the concept returned in 2020. This time, instead of being exclusive to one airline, the project became a global collaboration. Airlines from Japan like Solaseed Air, Air Do, and Skymark were the first to join, followed by international carriers like Scoot (Singapore), China Airlines (Taiwan), T’way Air (South Korea), and Garuda Indonesia.

This new approach allows the Pokémon-themed planes to reach more people in different countries, using the brand’s global appeal to promote travel.

Full List of Active Pokémon Planes (2025)

As of 2025, there are ten special Pokémon-themed planes in service across eight airlines. This section provides a detailed guide to each aircraft, including its design and common routes. You can click any plane in the tracker at the top of the page to see its current location on the map.

Active Pokémon Aircraft: Quick Reference

Use this table to jump straight to any plane’s details or find typical routes at a glance.

Airline	Livery / Name	Aircraft Type	Registration	Typical Routes / Region	Jump
All Nippon Airways (ANA)	Pikachu Jet NH	Boeing 787-9	JA894A	Long-haul & regional: HND/NRT ⇄ HNL, YVR, SYD, SIN, BKK (varies)	Details
All Nippon Airways (ANA)	Eevee Jet NH	Boeing 777-300ER	JA784A	Long-haul premium: HND/NRT ⇄ LHR, JFK, SFO, ORD (varies)	Details
Skymark Airlines	Pikachu Jet BC1	Boeing 737-800	JA73AB	Japan domestic: HND ⇄ CTS/UKB/FUK/OKA	Details
Skymark Airlines	Pikachu Jet BC2	Boeing 737-800	JA73NG	Japan domestic: HND ⇄ CTS/UKB/FUK/OKA	Details
Air Do	Rokon Jet (Vulpix)	Boeing 767-300ER	JA607A	Japan domestic: HND ⇄ Hokkaidō (CTS/HKD)	Details
Solaseed Air	Nassy Jet (Exeggutor)	Boeing 737-800	JA803X	Japan domestic: HND ⇄ Miyazaki/Kyūshū cities	Details
Scoot	Pikachu Jet TR	Boeing 787-9	9V-OJJ	SIN ⇄ NRT/TPE/Australia; some ICN	Details
China Airlines	Pikachu Jet CI	Airbus A321neo	B-18101	Taiwan ⇄ Japan/Korea/Hong Kong	Details
T’way Air	Pikachu Jet TW	Boeing 737-800	HL8306	Korea domestic + regional Asia (e.g., KIX, DAD)	Details
Garuda Indonesia	Pikachu Jet GA	Boeing 737-800NG	PK-GMU	Indonesia domestic (CGK hub)	Details

Routes are indicative; aircraft assignment is never guaranteed. Always verify by registration on the day of travel.

All Nippon Airways (ANA)

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Pikachu Jet NH

Aircraft Details: Boeing 787-9 (Registration: JA894A)
The Design: This plane’s livery has a sky-blue background with a large Flying Pikachu at the front. It is surrounded by other flying Pokémon, including Charizard, Latias, Latios, and Rayquaza. The design is intended to look like the Pokémon are soaring together through the sky.
Special Detail: If you look closely inside the engines as you board, you may spot some hidden Pokémon characters painted on the interior.
Onboard Experience: The cabin is fully themed, with special headrest covers, Pokémon-themed paper cups and napkins, and aprons for the flight attendants. Passengers also receive commemorative souvenirs like wooden tags and stickers.
Common Routes: The Pikachu Jet NH flies internationally from Tokyo (HND and NRT) to destinations including Honolulu (HNL), Vancouver (YVR), Sydney (SYD), Singapore (SIN), and Bangkok (BKK).
Pokémon Safety & Disembarkation Videos: ANA shows a Pokémon-themed in-flight safety video and a disembarkation video on most domestic and international flights (since Dec 2024), a world-first collaboration with The Pokémon Company.
Kids TV Lounge at Haneda: ANA opened ANA Pokémon Kids TV Lounge spaces in Haneda’s domestic and international terminals in 2025, with themed décor and Pokémon Kids TV content.
Merch & Collectibles: Periodic ANA-exclusive items (e.g., stainless bottles, bath ponchos, detailed model planes of B787-9 Pikachu Jet NH and B777-300ER Eevee Jet NH) appear on domestic “ANA STORE@SKY” and international duty-free channels.
Typical Eligible Flights: Narita ⇔ Perth/Singapore/Bangkok/Mumbai/Jakarta/Shanghai; Haneda ⇔ Vancouver/Seattle/Sydney/Singapore/Bangkok/Delhi/Jakarta/Manila/Hong Kong/Guangzhou/Qingdao/Honolulu. Assignment varies and is not guaranteed; always verify by registration.

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Eevee Jet NH

Aircraft Details: Boeing 777-300ER (Registration: JA784A)
The Design: This livery features the popular Pokémon Eevee along with all of its evolutions: Vaporeon, Jolteon, Flareon, Espeon, Umbreon, Leafeon, Glaceon, and Sylveon. They are shown walking forward together on the side of the plane.
Onboard Experience: The interior features Eevee-themed headrest covers and flight attendant aprons. Special Pokémon content is also available on the in-flight entertainment system.
Common Routes: ANA uses this larger aircraft for its premium long-haul routes from Tokyo (HND) to cities like London (LHR), New York (JFK), and San Francisco (SFO).
Typical Eligible Flights: Narita ⇔ San Francisco/Chicago; Haneda ⇔ New York/Chicago/San Francisco/London. Always confirm the assigned registration (JA784A) close to departure.

Japanese Domestic Airlines

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Skymark Airlines: Pikachu Jet BC1

Aircraft Details: Boeing 737-800 (Registration: JA73AB)
The Design: This jet has a bright yellow body covered with ten Flying Pikachu holding colorful balloons. The design is playful, with some Pikachu peeking out from the plane’s windows.
Common Routes: The Skymark jets fly on domestic routes in Japan, often from Tokyo (HND) to cities like Sapporo (CTS), Kobe (UKB), Fukuoka (FUK), and Naha (Okinawa, OKA).
Fun Fact: During the early promotion period, Skymark’s Pikachu Jet BC1 offered a limited Pokémon GO tie-in with a special Pikachu encounter at select airports.

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Skymark Airlines: Pikachu Jet BC2

Aircraft Details: Boeing 737-800 (Registration: JA73NG)
The Design: The second Skymark jet features a giant Wailord painted as if it’s swimming across the side of the plane, joined by other water-type Pokémon like Magikarp and a Pikachu in a sailor shirt.
Common Routes: Like its sibling, this jet also serves domestic routes in Japan from Tokyo (HND) to destinations such as Sapporo, Kobe, Fukuoka, and Naha.

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Solaseed Air: Nassy Jet (Exeggutor)

Aircraft Details: Boeing 737-800 (Registration: JA803X)
The Design: This plane has a green livery dedicated to Exeggutor, the official Pokémon of Japan’s Miyazaki Prefecture. It features both the standard and tall Alolan forms of Exeggutor.
Common Routes: The jet primarily connects Tokyo (HND) with cities on the island of Kyushu, including Miyazaki (KMI), Kumamoto (KMJ), and Nagasaki (NGS).

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Air Do: Rokon Jet (Vulpix)

Aircraft Details: Boeing 767-300ER (Registration: JA607A)
The Design: One side of this plane features the standard fire-type Vulpix against a warm-colored background, while the other side shows the ice-type Alolan Vulpix against a wintery landscape, representing the Hokkaido region.
Common Routes: It mainly flies between Tokyo (HND) and airports in Hokkaido, like Sapporo (CTS) and Hakodate (HKD).

Other Asian Airlines

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China Airlines: Pikachu Jet CI

Aircraft Details: Airbus A321neo (Registration: B-18101)
The Design: This livery features a purple, pink, and orange pastel gradient that looks like a starry night sky. Eleven Pokémon, including Pikachu, Jigglypuff, and Snorlax, are shown among the stars.
Common Routes: It flies on routes from Taiwan to other Asian destinations, including Tokyo (NRT), Hong Kong (HKG), and Busan (PUS).

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Scoot: Pikachu Jet TR

Aircraft Details: Boeing 787-9 (Registration: 9V-OJJ)
The Design: The first non-Japanese airline in the program, Scoot’s plane has a clean white background with flower petals and Pokémon like Pikachu, Pichu, and Lapras.
Common Routes: Based in Singapore (SIN), it flies to Tokyo (NRT), Taipei (TPE), and cities in Australia like Sydney (SYD) and Melbourne (MEL).
Design notes: White fuselage with soft petals/leaves; characters include Pikachu, Pichu, Shaymin (Sky Form), Psyduck, Lapras, Celebi, Meganium. Hidden Pokémon appear near the wings—spot them while boarding.
Onboard experience: Themed cups/serviettes and amenities; Pikachu voice in announcements on some flights; character prints on overhead bins and seat headrests; occasional Scootitude surprises from crew.
Meals: Japanese-inspired dishes and sweets served in special Pokémon packaging (on select rotations).
Official merchandise (rotating): reversible bucket hat, adventurer’s lanyard with Pikachu charm, and a Scoot Pikachu Jet aircraft model available for purchase onboard or via channels Scoot advertises.
Upcoming sample rotations (subject to change; verify by registration 9V-OJJ):
- Sep/Oct 2025 highlights include SIN ⇄ NRT (e.g., TR808/TR809) and SIN ⇄ ICN (TR852/TR853, TR818/TR819 on select dates).

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T'way Air: Pikachu Jet TW

Aircraft Details: Boeing 737-800 (Registration: HL8306)
The Design: South Korea’s T’way Air jet has a dynamic design with colorful spotlights and musical notes, featuring Pokémon like Pikachu, Eevee, and Jigglypuff.
Common Routes: It operates from South Korea on domestic and international flights to cities like Osaka (KIX) and Da Nang (DAD).

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Garuda Indonesia: Pikachu Jet GA

Aircraft Details: Boeing 737-800NG (Registration: PK-GMU)
The Design: The newest plane in the fleet, this livery blends Pokémon characters with Indonesian culture, incorporating traditional Batik patterns and natural landscapes.
Common Routes: It currently flies mostly on domestic routes within Indonesia from its hub in Jakarta (CGK).

How to Find and Fly on a Pokémon Jet

Booking a flight on a Pokémon jet isn’t as simple as selecting it on a website. It requires a bit of detective work, which many fans find to be part of the fun.

The most important thing to know is that airlines do not guarantee a specific plane will operate a specific flight. Aircraft can be swapped at the last minute for operational reasons like maintenance or changes in passenger demand.

Because of this, trying to fly on one has become like a real-life scavenger hunt for aviation fans. The strategy is not to book a flight months in advance and hope, but to track the plane in real-time and book a flight when you are reasonably sure it will be on that route.

Step-by-Step Guide to Catching Your Flight

Here is the simple, four-step strategy used by experienced trackers:

Step 1: Pick a Plane and Find its Registration Number First, choose which jet you want to fly on from our list above. The most important piece of information is its unique aircraft registration number (e.g., 9V-OJJ for the Scoot jet). This is the only way to track that specific plane.

Step 2: Track the Plane’s Recent Flights Use a flight tracking tool to see where the plane is now and where it has been.

The Easy Way: Our live tracker at the top of this page is designed for this. It shows the current status and recent route for every plane in the fleet.
For More Detail: You can use a website like Flightradar24. Searching for the registration number will show you its flight history for the past week. This helps you spot patterns, like a plane that consistently flies the same route every morning.

Step 3: Identify a Likely Route and Book Your Ticket Once you observe the plane’s patterns, you can make an educated guess about where it will fly next.

Book in Advance: Find a flight number that the plane has flown frequently and book a ticket for that flight on a future date. This is less certain but allows for more planning.
Book Last-Minute: For the highest chance of success, monitor the tracker daily. When you see the plane is scheduled for a flight the next day, book that flight. This requires flexibility but greatly increases your odds.

Step 4: Confirm on Your Day of Travel On the day of your flight, keep checking the tracker. You can confirm which aircraft registration is assigned to your flight number. If it matches, congratulations—you’re about to fly on a Pokémon Jet!

Can You Book Pokémon Flights with Points?

Yes. Since these are normal scheduled flights, their seats are often available for booking with points or miles. First, identify the flight you want to take using the steps above. Then, search for award availability on that specific flight through the airline’s website or its partners. Use AwardFares to check partner award space across programs and set Live Alerts.

The Onboard Experience: More Than Just a Special Paint Job

The Pokémon experience doesn’t stop with the plane’s exterior. Airlines put in extra effort to create a themed environment inside the cabin. Here are some of the things you might find:

Themed Cabin: Most of the jets feature custom headrest covers with images of the plane’s star Pokémon.
Special Music: During boarding and landing, you’ll often hear familiar music from the Pokémon games and TV shows.
Unique Crew Uniforms: Flight attendants sometimes wear special themed aprons over their standard uniforms.
Branded Service Items: Even small details like paper cups and napkins are often custom-designed for the flight.
Exclusive Merchandise: Onboard, you can often purchase limited-edition items that are only available on these flights, like model planes, tote bags, and keychains.
Airport Decorations: Some airlines decorate their check-in counters at specific airports, and ANA even has a dedicated Pokémon Kids TV Lounge at Haneda Airport in Tokyo.

Pokémon-themed in-flight items and aprons.

Passenger Experience & Popularity

Over the years, Pokémon Jets have driven real interest from travelers and families. Airlines report higher engagement and bookings when these aircraft are active. The onboard theming can extend to safety videos, music cues, crew aprons, themed packaging, souvenir bags, and limited-edition merchandise—all of which turn a regular flight into a collectible experience. Promotions have even spilled into the broader ecosystem at times (e.g., limited Pokémon GO tie-ins at certain airports), adding to the hype.

Retired Pokémon Planes: A Look Back

To understand the current fleet, it’s worth looking back at the original planes. From 1998 to 2016, ANA was the only airline flying Pokémon jets. Their fleet included ten different liveries, many of which were on the iconic Boeing 747. The move from these “Jumbo Jets” to today’s more fuel-efficient planes reflects a major shift in the airline industry.

The story of the final original jet, the PEACE★JET, is particularly memorable. Introduced in 2011 after the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, its design was meant to express a wish for peace. On its scheduled day of retirement in 2016, a series of earthquakes struck another region of Japan. In a fitting final mission, the plane was used to help transport people affected by the new disaster before being repainted.

Here is a list of all the Pokémon planes that are no longer in service.

Origins of the Pokémon Jets (1998–2016)

Launch (1998): ANA unveiled the first Pokémon Jet on 1 July 1998, timed with Pokémon: The First Movie. The initial aircraft were B747-400 (JA8965) and B767-300 (JA8569); JA8578 followed weeks later.
Expansion (1999): Additional jets such as JA8962 (B747-400), JA8964 (B747-400D), JA8288 and JA8357 (B767-300) joined. One 747 version was aimed at international service and flew to New York (JFK) in early 1999.
Community design: A children’s design contest in 1999 produced one of the later 747/767 liveries.
PEACE★JET (2011): JA754A (B777-300) carried artwork inspired by Pokémon Black & White, symbolizing hope after the 2011 earthquake.
Hiatus (2016–2020): With the retirement/repaints of the last themed jets in 2016, no Pokémon liveries flew again until 2020, when the concept returned via Solaseed Air, followed by Air Do and Skymark.

Airline	Livery Name	Aircraft Type	Registration	Years of Service
All Nippon Airways	Pokémon Jet 1998	Boeing 747-400D	JA8965	1998–2001
All Nippon Airways	Pokémon Jet 1998	Boeing 767-300	JA8569	1998–2000
All Nippon Airways	Pokémon Jet 1998	Boeing 767-300	JA8578	1998–2000
All Nippon Airways	Pokémon Jet Int’l	Boeing 747-400	JA8962	1999–2006
All Nippon Airways	Pokémon Jet Int’l	Boeing 747-400D	JA8964	1999–2006
All Nippon Airways	Pokémon Jet Int’l	Boeing 767-300	JA8288	1999–2006
All Nippon Airways	Pokémon Jet Int’l	Boeing 767-300	JA8357	1999–2001
All Nippon Airways	Pikachu Jumbo Jet	Boeing 747-400D	JA8957	2004–2013
All Nippon Airways	Ohana Jumbo Jet	Boeing 747-400D	JA8956	2004–2013
All Nippon Airways	PEACE★JET	Boeing 777-300	JA754A	2011–2016
Solaseed Air	Pokémon Jet (V1)	Boeing 737-800	JA812X	2020–2022

The iconic ANA Pikachu Jumbo Jet, a Boeing 747-400D.

Pokémon Planes Timeline

July 1998

First Pokémon Jets

ANA launches the very first Pokémon Jets (JA8965 & JA8569) to promote Pokémon: The First Movie, marking the start of a global aviation icon.

1999–2011

The 747 Era

ANA adds multiple jumbo Pokémon jets, including the famous “Pikachu Jumbo” and “Ohana Jumbo.” These widebodies carried themed cabins and flew internationally.

2011

Peace★Jet

Following the Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami, ANA introduces the Peace★Jet, themed after Pokémon Black & White, symbolizing hope and recovery.

2016

Farewell to the Originals

ANA retires the last Pokémon Jets, ending nearly two decades of continuous operations. Spotters worldwide mourn the disappearance of the Pikachu Jumbo.

2020

Pokémon Air Adventures Begin

The Pokémon Company revives the project with Japanese domestic carriers like Skymark, Solaseed, and Air Do, later joined by Scoot, China Airlines, and others.

2022–2023

Global Expansion

T’way Air and Garuda Indonesia join the program, expanding Pokémon liveries across South Korea and Indonesia. The fleet grows to ten active aircraft.

2024–2025

New Features Onboard

ANA introduces the world’s first Pokémon safety video and opens a dedicated Pokémon Kids TV Lounge at Haneda. Garuda adds an Airbus A330 with Pokémon livery.

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

How many Pokémon planes are currently flying?

As of 2025, there are ten active Pokémon-themed aircraft in service across eight different airlines: All Nippon Airways (ANA), Skymark Airlines, Air Do, Solaseed Air, Scoot, China Airlines, T’way Air, and Garuda Indonesia.

Which airlines have Pokémon planes?

The airlines currently participating in the Pokémon Air Adventures program are: ANA, Skymark Airlines, Air Do, Solaseed Air, Scoot, China Airlines, T’way Air, and Garuda Indonesia.

Do Pokémon planes fly internationally?

Yes. ANA’s Pikachu Jet NH and Eevee Jet NH fly long-haul to destinations such as Honolulu, Seattle, San Francisco, New York, London, and Sydney. Scoot and China Airlines also operate Pokémon jets on international routes across Asia and Australia.

Can I book a Pokémon flight with miles or points?

Yes. Pokémon planes are part of normal scheduled flights, so award seats can be booked using frequent flyer programs (e.g., ANA Mileage Club, Singapore KrisFlyer, SkyTeam, Star Alliance). Use AwardFares to check award space.

Does it cost extra to fly on a Pokémon Jet?

No. Fares are the same as for any other aircraft on that route. You only pay the normal ticket price or miles cost.

Can I guarantee my flight will be on a Pokémon Jet?

No. Airlines do not guarantee aircraft assignment. Schedules can change due to maintenance or operational reasons. Always verify by tracking the aircraft registration close to departure.

How can I track a Pokémon Jet in real time?

Use our live tracker at the top of this page or third-party tools like Flightradar24. Enter the aircraft registration (e.g., JA894A) to see the current flight status and recent routes.

What is the onboard Pokémon experience like?

Expect themed headrests, music, crew aprons, special packaging, and sometimes exclusive Pokémon safety videos. Some airlines also sell limited-edition Pokémon Jet merchandise onboard.

Can I buy Pokémon Jet collectibles or merchandise?

Yes. Airlines often sell Pokémon Jet model aircraft, tote bags, keychains, and limited items onboard or through their online stores.

What happened to the old Pokémon Jumbo Jets?

ANA’s famous Pokémon 747 “Pikachu Jumbo” and “Ohana Jumbo” were retired by 2016. Like most 747s, they were dismantled as airlines moved to more fuel-efficient aircraft.

Do any US or European airlines have Pokémon planes?

No. Currently, all Pokémon liveries are flown by Asian airlines. However, ANA’s Pokémon Jets frequently operate routes to the US (HNL, SFO, JFK, SEA) and Europe (LHR).

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Sources & Credits

This guide was compiled using data from The Pokémon Company, participating airlines, and aviation data providers.

Live flight data provided via the Flightradar24 API.
Map tiles by Leaflet with MapTiler and OpenStreetMap data.
Program information sourced from flying-pikachu.com.
Airline-specific information from the official pages of ANA, Skymark, and China Airlines.
Historical fleet data referenced from Wikipedia and KNAviation.