Just as there is a Pokémon for any fan of the Pokémon franchise, every fan also has a movie from Pokémon‘s vast film roster that they view as their favorite. For fans of Lucario, the Aura Pokémon, that film may be Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, which is often seen as one of the most emotional Pokémon movies. Meanwhile, Pokémon: Spell of the Unown is certainly one of the franchise’s most surreal films, with a somber atmosphere and action-packed fights sure to leave the viewer on the edge of their seat.
At the heart of each Pokémon film is one or more Pokémon that carries the narrative and either acts as a friend or foe for Ash and friends in the end. Just like in the games, every Pokémon in the movies varies in strength, though they are certainly all unique in how they use their power. Whether the main Pokémon of the movie is fighting with the heroes or against them, fans can be sure that their narrative will be unforgettable.
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Latias & Latios Must Save Their City From Harm
Team Rocket Threatens to Destroy Alto Mare
In the city of Alto Mare, several canals make up the area, giving the city a unique and undoubtedly beautiful look. Ash and Misty are ecstatic to be taking part in the annual Tour de Alto Mare, a race that Pokémon Trainers partake in via the canals with their Water-type Pokémon. Ash and friends are especially surprised to later officially meet Latias and Latios, the two guardian Pokémon of Alto Mare. Both Pokémon remain hidden in the city, though Latias is very curious about humanity and takes an immediate liking to Ash.
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However, Annie and Oakley of Team Rocket are plotting to steal the legendary Soul Dew, the mystical artifact that powers the city. Though Latios and Latias are young and not used to fighting, they nevertheless rise up to the task of protecting their city. After Latios himself is captured by Annie and Oakley, Latias works with Ash and his friends in order to save her brother from the wicked duo and save her beloved home. Pokémon Heroes is bittersweet and action-packed, and a fabulous film for any Pokémon fan.
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Ash Teams Up With Lugia in the Second Film
Lawrence III Takes Control of the Legendary Birds
Lugia, the Diving Pokémon, is one of the three mascot Legendary Pokémon for the Johto region, alongside Ho-Oh and Suicune. Although Lugia is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon, it spends almost all of its time underwater, slumbering beneath the waves. This is so the Diving Pokémon does not accidentally bring harm to others; because of its powerful wings, Lugia can summon intense storms, even if it does not wish to. However, Lugia finds that it must emerge from the sea when the three Legendary birds of Kanto are captured by a Pokémon collector known as Lawrence III.
In Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One, Lawrence III plans to use Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres in order to do his bidding. Though the gentle Lugia would prefer to remain in the ocean, it nevertheless teams up with Ash and friends in order to rescue the Legendary birds and bring peace back to the Orange Islands. Although Lugia is not a Water-type Pokémon, the Diving Pokémon’s control over the element of water is marvelous and truly a sight to behold. One must also not underestimate its Flying-type skills either, especially its signature move of Aeroblast.
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Deoxys Is Unlike Any Other Pokémon
The DNA Pokémon Has Four Different Forms
After a space virus was exposed to a laser beam, its DNA mutated and ultimately transformed into Deoxys, a Mythical Psychic-type Pokémon. The DNA Pokémon is part of the Hoenn Pokédex, yet it is usually traveling in the depths of space. Deoxys also desires to travel past the stratosphere and come to Earth; its reasons for doing so are unclear. However, the Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza, the guardian of the planet, fights against the DNA Pokémon constantly in order to guard the beings of Earth.
During the events of Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys, the DNA Pokémon arrives in LaRousse City, a technological staple of the Hoenn region. While exploring the city, Ash and friends meet Tory, a young boy who is afraid of Pokémon, even ones like Pikachu. However, Tory is forced to face his fears once Deoxys arrives in the Hoenn region and begins to fight against the Sky High Pokémon itself. Deoxys has the ability to change into four different forms, depending on whether it wishes to focus more on Attack, Defense or Speed.
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Darkrai Makes the Ultimate Sacrifice
A Terrible Feud Between Dialga & Palkia Emerges
The Mythical Pokémon Darkrai is a mystery to most and a force to be reckoned with. Fans who have encountered it in Pokémon Legends: Arceus know all too well how terrifying it is to battle against this special Dark-type Pokémon, thanks to its unique abilities. In battle, Darkrai will use its powers to induce nightmares upon its opponents, and it is usually seen during moonless nights. Surprisingly, Darkai means no harm in doing so; it is simply trying to protect itself.
In Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai, it is revealed that the Pitch-Black Pokémon also possesses a heroic side. When Dialga and Palkia, two of the main Legendary Pokémon of the Sinnoh region, begin to clash, the fate of the region is uncertain. In order to calm the two powerful beasts down, Ash and friends must locate the Oración disk, and have it play at the Space-Time Towers. While Ash and Dawn work on locating and securing the disk, Darkrai selflessly puts itself in the middle of Dialga and Palkia’s fight, using a shield to guard itself from the attacks of the other Pokémon.
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Entei Vows to Look After Molly
A Pokémon Created From the Spell of the Unown
Molly Hale, the daughter of researcher Spencer Hale, lost her mother years ago when she mysteriously disappeared. The young girl is heartbroken when her father, too, suddenly vanishes while attempting to study the unusual Pokémon known as Unown. While looking through her father’s research, Molly accidentally summons the Unown, and wishes for these Pokémon to give her a new family. In place of Spencer Hale, a unique version of the Legendary Pokémon Entei is constructed, as Molly’s father would read her stories about the Volcano Pokémon before his departure.
Entei is extremely loyal to Molly, and vows to protect her as if she was its child. As this Volcano Pokémon was an illusion created by the Unown, its powers are greatly different from those of a normal Entei, using mysterious Psychic-type energy blasts instead of just normal Fire-type moves. Entei fights against Ash and his allies for a majority of the film, only stopping once Molly is able to understand the error of her ways. The Volcano Pokémon later faces its own creators at the end of the movie, refusing to back down in hopes of protecting his new allies and especially Molly.
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Lucario Is From Another Time
The Aura Pokémon Tries to Find Its Place
Long ago, the Cameran Palace found itself in grave danger when two neighboring kingdoms declared war on one another. At the same time, Sir Aaron, a renowned Aura Guardian working for Queen Rin, races across the land in order to reach the Tree of Beginning, the only hope for the kingdom of Rota. Traveling with Sir Aaron was Lucario, his pupil and partner Pokémon, who was just as loyal to the kingdom as Sir Aaron. In a shocking turn of events, however, Sir Aaron imprisons the Aura Pokémon inside his staff, the Pokémon only waking up eons later after it mistakes Ash for its long-lost mentor.
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Lucario agrees to join Ash and his friends in finding the Mythical Pokémon Mew but is reluctant to trust any other human aside from Queen Ilene, the descendant of Queen Rin. Although the Aura Pokémon species is known for their extraordinary control over aura, Sir Aaron’s Lucario is especially skilled at its craft. Lucario and Ash have a rather rocky relationship at first, as the Aura Pokémon’s perspective of Pokémon Trainers is strained due to its master’s betrayal. However, Lucario will need to work with Ash and the others if it wants to protect its home, a place both familiar and unfamiliar to it.
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Arceus Seeks Vengeance After a Shocking Betrayal
A Vow to Judge Humanity
In ancient times, a great meteor threatened to destroy the Pokémon world. It was thanks to Arceus, the Alpha Pokémon, that this crisis was averted. Long ago, Arceus created the entire world of Pokémon; as such, its powers are formidable and shrouded in mystery. However, Arceus lost each of its special Plates that gave it power and nearly perished; it was thanks to a man named Damos that Arceus was able to recover. Arceus thus forged a friendship with its savior and became bitter when Damos suddenly betrayed it. Although Arceus managed to defeat and even kill Damos, its perspective of humanity was forever changed for the worse.
When Arceus awakened, a series of events occurred throughout the Sinnoh region, creating the narratives for Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai and Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior. As Arceus begins to attack humanity in the present, Ash and his friends find that they have to travel to the past in Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life in order to prevent Damos’ betrayal. At the heart of this conflict was the Jewel of Life itself, an artifact that allowed the ancient Michina Town to prosper. However, dark forces feared what would happen if the Jewel of Life was taken away, and thus schemed against Arceus.
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Rayquaza Showcases Its Powers of Mega Evolution
An Intense Fight Against 6 Other Legendary Pokémon
Hoopa, the Mischief Pokémon, is shown to be a troublesome yet friendly creature when in its basic form, known as Hoopa Confined. However, when the Prison Bottle breaks during the events of Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, Hoopa transforms into Hoopa Unbound, and thus becomes a much more wicked being. The Psychic/Dark-type Pokémon uses its legendary rings to summon a vast roster of Legendary Pokémon, including Kyurem and the three mascot Legendary Pokémon of the Sinnoh region. When Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre are also recruited, a shiny Rayquaza is summoned, vowing to defeat the other two super-ancient Pokémon and their master.
Luckily for Ash and his friends, the shiny Rayquaza decides to work alongside them and is even assisted by Latios and Latias. Rayquaza is already known to be one of the most powerful Pokémon in the franchise, and yet it debuts with a new ability during the film. While Groudon and Kyogre possess the power of Primal Reversion, Rayquaza is able to Mega Evolve, doing so during its fight against Hoopa and the opposing Legendary Pokémon. Mega Rayquaza is just as magnificent in battle as it is stunning in design, and its display of power is a sight that remains unforgettable for any fan.
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Mew Is the Genetic Ancestor of Every Pokémon
The New Species Pokémon Can Use Almost Every Move
Very little is known about Mew, as this ancient creature has continued to confuse researchers for eons. This Pokémon has an extraordinary ability, which is the power to use every move in the Pokémon world, save for a few signature moves belonging to several Legendary and Mythical Pokémon. Though Mew is classified as the New Species Pokémon in the Pokédex, it is actually stated to be the genetic ancestor to every other Pokémon, containing the DNA of the other creatures of the world. Mew first makes its movie debut in Pokémon: The First Movie, where it tries to stop the strife caused by Mewtwo.
Although it is a wise Pokémon, Mew is also known to be playful and rather naive. During the events of Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, the New Species Pokémon whisks away Meowth and Pikachu, bringing them to its home in the Tree of Beginning to play. When its home falls into grave danger, however, Mew takes up its role as the guardian of the Tree of Beginning. Mew is a creature that may never be fully understood, but fans know that it is not a Pokémon to be underestimated.
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Mewtwo Was Designed to Be the World’s Most Powerful Creature
An Experiment Even Giovanni Could Not Control
After a group of scientists working for Team Rocket uncover some of Mew’s DNA, Giovanni has them use it in order to create a clone of the New Species Pokémon. Via many experiments using violent gene-splicing techniques, the scientists are able to successfully create a new, even more powerful clone of Mew, which they dub “Mewtwo.” In its dreams, Mewtwo flies through the sky with the other clones created, and is heartbroken when the other clones perish, never to awaken in the real world. When Mewtwo does finally wake up, it is disgusted to find that the members of Team Rocket only see it as a tool.
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Ash and his friends soon encounter Mewtwo after it invites them to its palace, declaring itself as a Pokémon Master in its own right. Mewtwo’s powers are incomprehensible as well as extraordinary, with Psychic-type abilities able to match the strength of Mew itself. Mewtwo also possesses not just one, but two Mega Evolutions, as later revealed in Generation VI. While Mega Mewtwo X gives it the secondary Fighting-type, Mega Mewtwo Y focuses much more on its Psychic-type ability, making its Special Attack even more formidable.
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