Pokémon movie

A Pokémon movie is a theatrical film usually released in Japan in July, centering on and following, as with Pokémon the Series, and . Typically, the movies' animation is done by Team Koitabashi of OLM, and each has at least one hour of footage. Nine of the movies also have a Pikachu short that is shown before the main feature, and all of them have a .
The locations in which the movies take place have been, since Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, based on real-world locations outside of Japan. Topics explored are typically deeper than those explored in the episodes aired on television, usually featuring Ash and his friends confronting antagonists who wish to use Pokémon for selfish purposes. Nearly every movie involves Legendary Pokémon, and many of them debut a Mythical Pokémon belonging to the ongoing generation of the core series games, with event distributions for certain Pokémon featuring in the movie running concurrently.
To date, there have been 23 theatrical Pokémon movies and three movie-length special episodes. There has also been one live-action movie, . Additionally, the miniseries Pokémon Origins and Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles have a similar length to a movie when all of the episodes are combined.
==Animated movies==
Movie	Poster	English title 	English release 	American distributor 	Japanese title 	Japanese release 	Japanese distributor 	 	
1 	 	Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back 	November 12, 1999 	 	ミュウツーの逆襲Mewtwo's CounterattackMewtwo Strikes Back! 	July 18, 1998 	Toho 	 	
1 	 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and are tricked into visiting New Island, an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, . There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: . 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and are tricked into visiting New Island, an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, . There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: . 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and are tricked into visiting New Island, an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, . There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: . 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and are tricked into visiting New Island, an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, . There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: . 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and are tricked into visiting New Island, an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, . There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: . 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and are tricked into visiting New Island, an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, . There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: . 	 	
1 	 	Shown with: Pikachu's VacationRelated specials: The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin, Mewtwo Returns 	Shown with: Pikachu's VacationRelated specials: The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin, Mewtwo Returns 	Shown with: Pikachu's VacationRelated specials: The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin, Mewtwo Returns 	Shown with: Pikachu's VacationRelated specials: The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin, Mewtwo Returns 	Shown with: Pikachu's VacationRelated specials: The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin, Mewtwo Returns 	Shown with: Pikachu's VacationRelated specials: The Uncut Story of Mewtwo's Origin, Mewtwo Returns 	 	
2 	 	Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One 	July 21, 2000 	 	幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕Mirage Pokémon: Lugia's Explosive BirthRevelation-Lugia 	July 17, 1999 	Toho 	 	
2 	 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and visit Shamouti Island, the centerpoint of culture in the Orange Islands, just in time for their annual festival in honor of the Chosen One spoken of in legends who would save the world when 's song was not enough to quell the fighting . But when the meddling of a self-named "Pokémon Collector" causes the legendary birds to begin fighting, will the Chosen One appear in time to help Lugia? 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and visit Shamouti Island, the centerpoint of culture in the Orange Islands, just in time for their annual festival in honor of the Chosen One spoken of in legends who would save the world when 's song was not enough to quell the fighting . But when the meddling of a self-named "Pokémon Collector" causes the legendary birds to begin fighting, will the Chosen One appear in time to help Lugia? 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and visit Shamouti Island, the centerpoint of culture in the Orange Islands, just in time for their annual festival in honor of the Chosen One spoken of in legends who would save the world when 's song was not enough to quell the fighting . But when the meddling of a self-named "Pokémon Collector" causes the legendary birds to begin fighting, will the Chosen One appear in time to help Lugia? 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and visit Shamouti Island, the centerpoint of culture in the Orange Islands, just in time for their annual festival in honor of the Chosen One spoken of in legends who would save the world when 's song was not enough to quell the fighting . But when the meddling of a self-named "Pokémon Collector" causes the legendary birds to begin fighting, will the Chosen One appear in time to help Lugia? 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and visit Shamouti Island, the centerpoint of culture in the Orange Islands, just in time for their annual festival in honor of the Chosen One spoken of in legends who would save the world when 's song was not enough to quell the fighting . But when the meddling of a self-named "Pokémon Collector" causes the legendary birds to begin fighting, will the Chosen One appear in time to help Lugia? 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and visit Shamouti Island, the centerpoint of culture in the Orange Islands, just in time for their annual festival in honor of the Chosen One spoken of in legends who would save the world when 's song was not enough to quell the fighting . But when the meddling of a self-named "Pokémon Collector" causes the legendary birds to begin fighting, will the Chosen One appear in time to help Lugia? 	 	
2 	 	Shown with: Pikachu's Rescue AdventureRelated specials: Slowking's Day, The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special 	Shown with: Pikachu's Rescue AdventureRelated specials: Slowking's Day, The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special 	Shown with: Pikachu's Rescue AdventureRelated specials: Slowking's Day, The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special 	Shown with: Pikachu's Rescue AdventureRelated specials: Slowking's Day, The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special 	Shown with: Pikachu's Rescue AdventureRelated specials: Slowking's Day, The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special 	Shown with: Pikachu's Rescue AdventureRelated specials: Slowking's Day, The Power of One: The Pokémon 2000 Movie Special 	 	
3 	 	Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei 	April 6, 2001 	 	結晶塔の帝王 ＥＮＴＥＩEmperor of the Crystal Tower: EnteiLord of the "Unknown" Tower 	July 8, 2000 	Toho 	 	
3 	 	Summary: When Spencer Hale, a researcher exploring the mystery of the , disappears on an expedition, his daughter Molly is left alone in their mansion in Greenfield. Using tiles of the Unown sent to her by her father, she brings Unown into the Pokémon world, where their power can make real her dreams. When she wishes for her parents to return, however, she wishes her father as an , and then for him to bring her a mother. When Ash's own mother is kidnapped by Entei to serve as Molly's, Ash and his friends must journey into the mansion that has been warped by the Unown's power and Molly's wishes... but can they get to Molly in time to stop the Unown's power from warping the whole Johto region... or even the world? 	Summary: When Spencer Hale, a researcher exploring the mystery of the , disappears on an expedition, his daughter Molly is left alone in their mansion in Greenfield. Using tiles of the Unown sent to her by her father, she brings Unown into the Pokémon world, where their power can make real her dreams. When she wishes for her parents to return, however, she wishes her father as an , and then for him to bring her a mother. When Ash's own mother is kidnapped by Entei to serve as Molly's, Ash and his friends must journey into the mansion that has been warped by the Unown's power and Molly's wishes... but can they get to Molly in time to stop the Unown's power from warping the whole Johto region... or even the world? 	Summary: When Spencer Hale, a researcher exploring the mystery of the , disappears on an expedition, his daughter Molly is left alone in their mansion in Greenfield. Using tiles of the Unown sent to her by her father, she brings Unown into the Pokémon world, where their power can make real her dreams. When she wishes for her parents to return, however, she wishes her father as an , and then for him to bring her a mother. When Ash's own mother is kidnapped by Entei to serve as Molly's, Ash and his friends must journey into the mansion that has been warped by the Unown's power and Molly's wishes... but can they get to Molly in time to stop the Unown's power from warping the whole Johto region... or even the world? 	Summary: When Spencer Hale, a researcher exploring the mystery of the , disappears on an expedition, his daughter Molly is left alone in their mansion in Greenfield. Using tiles of the Unown sent to her by her father, she brings Unown into the Pokémon world, where their power can make real her dreams. When she wishes for her parents to return, however, she wishes her father as an , and then for him to bring her a mother. When Ash's own mother is kidnapped by Entei to serve as Molly's, Ash and his friends must journey into the mansion that has been warped by the Unown's power and Molly's wishes... but can they get to Molly in time to stop the Unown's power from warping the whole Johto region... or even the world? 	Summary: When Spencer Hale, a researcher exploring the mystery of the , disappears on an expedition, his daughter Molly is left alone in their mansion in Greenfield. Using tiles of the Unown sent to her by her father, she brings Unown into the Pokémon world, where their power can make real her dreams. When she wishes for her parents to return, however, she wishes her father as an , and then for him to bring her a mother. When Ash's own mother is kidnapped by Entei to serve as Molly's, Ash and his friends must journey into the mansion that has been warped by the Unown's power and Molly's wishes... but can they get to Molly in time to stop the Unown's power from warping the whole Johto region... or even the world? 	Summary: When Spencer Hale, a researcher exploring the mystery of the , disappears on an expedition, his daughter Molly is left alone in their mansion in Greenfield. Using tiles of the Unown sent to her by her father, she brings Unown into the Pokémon world, where their power can make real her dreams. When she wishes for her parents to return, however, she wishes her father as an , and then for him to bring her a mother. When Ash's own mother is kidnapped by Entei to serve as Molly's, Ash and his friends must journey into the mansion that has been warped by the Unown's power and Molly's wishes... but can they get to Molly in time to stop the Unown's power from warping the whole Johto region... or even the world? 	 	
3 	 	Shown with: Pikachu & Pichu 	Shown with: Pikachu & Pichu 	Shown with: Pikachu & Pichu 	Shown with: Pikachu & Pichu 	Shown with: Pikachu & Pichu 	Shown with: Pikachu & Pichu 	 	
4 	 	Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: The Voice of the Forest 	October 11, 2002 	Miramax Films 	セレビィ時を超えた遭遇Celebi: Encounter Beyond TimeCelebi: a Timeless Encounter 	July 7, 2001 	Toho 	 	
4 	 	Summary: Forty years in the past, a young Trainer finds a on the run from a Pokémon poacher. Trying to calm it, the boy is accidentally transported to the present day by Celebi, and thought by all in the past to have vanished. He meets and , but before they can get Celebi to take him back to the past, it is captured by a far more dangerous man, Team Rocket operative Iron-Masked Marauder, whose Dark Balls brainwash Celebi into following his every command. 	Summary: Forty years in the past, a young Trainer finds a on the run from a Pokémon poacher. Trying to calm it, the boy is accidentally transported to the present day by Celebi, and thought by all in the past to have vanished. He meets and , but before they can get Celebi to take him back to the past, it is captured by a far more dangerous man, Team Rocket operative Iron-Masked Marauder, whose Dark Balls brainwash Celebi into following his every command. 	Summary: Forty years in the past, a young Trainer finds a on the run from a Pokémon poacher. Trying to calm it, the boy is accidentally transported to the present day by Celebi, and thought by all in the past to have vanished. He meets and , but before they can get Celebi to take him back to the past, it is captured by a far more dangerous man, Team Rocket operative Iron-Masked Marauder, whose Dark Balls brainwash Celebi into following his every command. 	Summary: Forty years in the past, a young Trainer finds a on the run from a Pokémon poacher. Trying to calm it, the boy is accidentally transported to the present day by Celebi, and thought by all in the past to have vanished. He meets and , but before they can get Celebi to take him back to the past, it is captured by a far more dangerous man, Team Rocket operative Iron-Masked Marauder, whose Dark Balls brainwash Celebi into following his every command. 	Summary: Forty years in the past, a young Trainer finds a on the run from a Pokémon poacher. Trying to calm it, the boy is accidentally transported to the present day by Celebi, and thought by all in the past to have vanished. He meets and , but before they can get Celebi to take him back to the past, it is captured by a far more dangerous man, Team Rocket operative Iron-Masked Marauder, whose Dark Balls brainwash Celebi into following his every command. 	Summary: Forty years in the past, a young Trainer finds a on the run from a Pokémon poacher. Trying to calm it, the boy is accidentally transported to the present day by Celebi, and thought by all in the past to have vanished. He meets and , but before they can get Celebi to take him back to the past, it is captured by a far more dangerous man, Team Rocket operative Iron-Masked Marauder, whose Dark Balls brainwash Celebi into following his every command. 	 	
4 	 	Shown with: Pikachu's PikaBoo 	Shown with: Pikachu's PikaBoo 	Shown with: Pikachu's PikaBoo 	Shown with: Pikachu's PikaBoo 	Shown with: Pikachu's PikaBoo 	Shown with: Pikachu's PikaBoo 	 	
5 	 	Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias 	May 16, 2003 	Miramax Films 	水の都の護神 ラティアスとラティオスGuardian Gods of the City of Water: Latias and LatiosThe Guardians of Altomare 	July 13, 2002 	Toho 	 	
5 	 	Summary: In Alto Mare, a legend is told of its guardians, and , who have protected the city for a long time. The Soul Dew, their essence, is kept in Alto Mare to keep the city safe. But when Team Rocket agents and Oakley arrive to attempt to steal the Soul Dew, Ash and his friends must recover it to keep Alto Mare safe at all costs. 	Summary: In Alto Mare, a legend is told of its guardians, and , who have protected the city for a long time. The Soul Dew, their essence, is kept in Alto Mare to keep the city safe. But when Team Rocket agents and Oakley arrive to attempt to steal the Soul Dew, Ash and his friends must recover it to keep Alto Mare safe at all costs. 	Summary: In Alto Mare, a legend is told of its guardians, and , who have protected the city for a long time. The Soul Dew, their essence, is kept in Alto Mare to keep the city safe. But when Team Rocket agents and Oakley arrive to attempt to steal the Soul Dew, Ash and his friends must recover it to keep Alto Mare safe at all costs. 	Summary: In Alto Mare, a legend is told of its guardians, and , who have protected the city for a long time. The Soul Dew, their essence, is kept in Alto Mare to keep the city safe. But when Team Rocket agents and Oakley arrive to attempt to steal the Soul Dew, Ash and his friends must recover it to keep Alto Mare safe at all costs. 	Summary: In Alto Mare, a legend is told of its guardians, and , who have protected the city for a long time. The Soul Dew, their essence, is kept in Alto Mare to keep the city safe. But when Team Rocket agents and Oakley arrive to attempt to steal the Soul Dew, Ash and his friends must recover it to keep Alto Mare safe at all costs. 	Summary: In Alto Mare, a legend is told of its guardians, and , who have protected the city for a long time. The Soul Dew, their essence, is kept in Alto Mare to keep the city safe. But when Team Rocket agents and Oakley arrive to attempt to steal the Soul Dew, Ash and his friends must recover it to keep Alto Mare safe at all costs. 	 	
5 	 	Shown with: Camp Pikachu 	Shown with: Camp Pikachu 	Shown with: Camp Pikachu 	Shown with: Camp Pikachu 	Shown with: Camp Pikachu 	Shown with: Camp Pikachu 	 	
6 	 	Pokémon: Jirachi: Wish Maker 	June 1, 2004 	Miramax Films 	七夜の願い星 ジラーチWishing Star of the Seven Nights: JirachiWishing Star of the Seven Nights 	July 19, 2003 	Toho 	 	
6 	 	Summary: A mysterious comet that passes by every millennium awakens , a Mythical Pokémon. Using its power, Butler, a magician who was formerly a member of Team Magma, attempts to create a to further the villainous organization's goals. Can and protect Jirachi during the week that it is awake? 	Summary: A mysterious comet that passes by every millennium awakens , a Mythical Pokémon. Using its power, Butler, a magician who was formerly a member of Team Magma, attempts to create a to further the villainous organization's goals. Can and protect Jirachi during the week that it is awake? 	Summary: A mysterious comet that passes by every millennium awakens , a Mythical Pokémon. Using its power, Butler, a magician who was formerly a member of Team Magma, attempts to create a to further the villainous organization's goals. Can and protect Jirachi during the week that it is awake? 	Summary: A mysterious comet that passes by every millennium awakens , a Mythical Pokémon. Using its power, Butler, a magician who was formerly a member of Team Magma, attempts to create a to further the villainous organization's goals. Can and protect Jirachi during the week that it is awake? 	Summary: A mysterious comet that passes by every millennium awakens , a Mythical Pokémon. Using its power, Butler, a magician who was formerly a member of Team Magma, attempts to create a to further the villainous organization's goals. Can and protect Jirachi during the week that it is awake? 	Summary: A mysterious comet that passes by every millennium awakens , a Mythical Pokémon. Using its power, Butler, a magician who was formerly a member of Team Magma, attempts to create a to further the villainous organization's goals. Can and protect Jirachi during the week that it is awake? 	 	
6 	 	Shown with: Gotta Dance! 	Shown with: Gotta Dance! 	Shown with: Gotta Dance! 	Shown with: Gotta Dance! 	Shown with: Gotta Dance! 	Shown with: Gotta Dance! 	 	
7 	 	Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys 	January 22, 2005 	Miramax Films 	裂空の訪問者 デオキシスSky-Splitting Visitor: DeoxysDeoxys the Visitor 	July 17, 2004 	Toho 	 	
7 	 	Summary: When a meteor crashes into Earth, a battle begins between and the contained inside. With Rayquaza the victor, researchers pick up a portion of the meteor with the intention of studying it. When the Deoxys has finally recovered four years later, it attacks the city where the researchers call home, just in time for Ash and friends to visit. But why is it attacking? What connection does the meteor have with it? 	Summary: When a meteor crashes into Earth, a battle begins between and the contained inside. With Rayquaza the victor, researchers pick up a portion of the meteor with the intention of studying it. When the Deoxys has finally recovered four years later, it attacks the city where the researchers call home, just in time for Ash and friends to visit. But why is it attacking? What connection does the meteor have with it? 	Summary: When a meteor crashes into Earth, a battle begins between and the contained inside. With Rayquaza the victor, researchers pick up a portion of the meteor with the intention of studying it. When the Deoxys has finally recovered four years later, it attacks the city where the researchers call home, just in time for Ash and friends to visit. But why is it attacking? What connection does the meteor have with it? 	Summary: When a meteor crashes into Earth, a battle begins between and the contained inside. With Rayquaza the victor, researchers pick up a portion of the meteor with the intention of studying it. When the Deoxys has finally recovered four years later, it attacks the city where the researchers call home, just in time for Ash and friends to visit. But why is it attacking? What connection does the meteor have with it? 	Summary: When a meteor crashes into Earth, a battle begins between and the contained inside. With Rayquaza the victor, researchers pick up a portion of the meteor with the intention of studying it. When the Deoxys has finally recovered four years later, it attacks the city where the researchers call home, just in time for Ash and friends to visit. But why is it attacking? What connection does the meteor have with it? 	Summary: When a meteor crashes into Earth, a battle begins between and the contained inside. With Rayquaza the victor, researchers pick up a portion of the meteor with the intention of studying it. When the Deoxys has finally recovered four years later, it attacks the city where the researchers call home, just in time for Ash and friends to visit. But why is it attacking? What connection does the meteor have with it? 	 	
8 	 	Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew 	September 19, 2006 	VIZ Media / 	ミュウと波導の勇者 ルカリオMew and the Wave Hero: LucarioMew and the Wave Hero 	July 16, 2005 	Toho 	 	
8 	 	Summary: Ash's Pikachu is taken to the Tree of Beginning by a wild . To get Pikachu back, Ash must now team up with a from many years past, but with Lucario still bitter about the hero who sealed him away, Ash and friends must discover the hero's true intentions. 	Summary: Ash's Pikachu is taken to the Tree of Beginning by a wild . To get Pikachu back, Ash must now team up with a from many years past, but with Lucario still bitter about the hero who sealed him away, Ash and friends must discover the hero's true intentions. 	Summary: Ash's Pikachu is taken to the Tree of Beginning by a wild . To get Pikachu back, Ash must now team up with a from many years past, but with Lucario still bitter about the hero who sealed him away, Ash and friends must discover the hero's true intentions. 	Summary: Ash's Pikachu is taken to the Tree of Beginning by a wild . To get Pikachu back, Ash must now team up with a from many years past, but with Lucario still bitter about the hero who sealed him away, Ash and friends must discover the hero's true intentions. 	Summary: Ash's Pikachu is taken to the Tree of Beginning by a wild . To get Pikachu back, Ash must now team up with a from many years past, but with Lucario still bitter about the hero who sealed him away, Ash and friends must discover the hero's true intentions. 	Summary: Ash's Pikachu is taken to the Tree of Beginning by a wild . To get Pikachu back, Ash must now team up with a from many years past, but with Lucario still bitter about the hero who sealed him away, Ash and friends must discover the hero's true intentions. 	 	
8 	 	Related specials: Find Mew! 	Related specials: Find Mew! 	Related specials: Find Mew! 	Related specials: Find Mew! 	Related specials: Find Mew! 	Related specials: Find Mew! 	 	
9 	 	Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea 	March 23, 2007 	VIZ Media / 	ポケモンレンジャーと蒼海の王子 マナフィPokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea: ManaphyThe Pokémon Ranger and the Prince of the Sea 	July 15, 2006 	Toho 	 	
9 	 	Summary: When the of a Mythical Pokémon, , with ties to an ancient water-based civilization, falls into the hands of a pirate, a entrusts the Egg to and —specifically . May must keep the Egg safe until it hatches, and afterward, make sure Manaphy does not fall into the hands of the Phantom, lest Samiya be lost to the seafloor and Manaphy lose its home. 	Summary: When the of a Mythical Pokémon, , with ties to an ancient water-based civilization, falls into the hands of a pirate, a entrusts the Egg to and —specifically . May must keep the Egg safe until it hatches, and afterward, make sure Manaphy does not fall into the hands of the Phantom, lest Samiya be lost to the seafloor and Manaphy lose its home. 	Summary: When the of a Mythical Pokémon, , with ties to an ancient water-based civilization, falls into the hands of a pirate, a entrusts the Egg to and —specifically . May must keep the Egg safe until it hatches, and afterward, make sure Manaphy does not fall into the hands of the Phantom, lest Samiya be lost to the seafloor and Manaphy lose its home. 	Summary: When the of a Mythical Pokémon, , with ties to an ancient water-based civilization, falls into the hands of a pirate, a entrusts the Egg to and —specifically . May must keep the Egg safe until it hatches, and afterward, make sure Manaphy does not fall into the hands of the Phantom, lest Samiya be lost to the seafloor and Manaphy lose its home. 	Summary: When the of a Mythical Pokémon, , with ties to an ancient water-based civilization, falls into the hands of a pirate, a entrusts the Egg to and —specifically . May must keep the Egg safe until it hatches, and afterward, make sure Manaphy does not fall into the hands of the Phantom, lest Samiya be lost to the seafloor and Manaphy lose its home. 	Summary: When the of a Mythical Pokémon, , with ties to an ancient water-based civilization, falls into the hands of a pirate, a entrusts the Egg to and —specifically . May must keep the Egg safe until it hatches, and afterward, make sure Manaphy does not fall into the hands of the Phantom, lest Samiya be lost to the seafloor and Manaphy lose its home. 	 	
9 	 	Related specials: Pikachu's Ocean Adventure 	Related specials: Pikachu's Ocean Adventure 	Related specials: Pikachu's Ocean Adventure 	Related specials: Pikachu's Ocean Adventure 	Related specials: Pikachu's Ocean Adventure 	Related specials: Pikachu's Ocean Adventure 	 	
10 	 	Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai 	February 24, 2008 	VIZ Media / 	ディアルガVSパルキアVSダークライDialga VS Palkia VS Darkrai 	July 14, 2007 	Toho 	 	
10 	 	Summary: In Alamos Town, a large shrine to and , the Space-Time Towers, sits. But when Dialga and Palkia begin to battle in their dimension, the fight spills over into the Pokémon world, trapping Alamos Town away from the rest of the world. A that lives in town tries to help, but is ultimately blamed by the town as the cause of the problem. Can Ash and his friends save Alamos Town before it is destroyed, and prove Darkrai's intentions? 	Summary: In Alamos Town, a large shrine to and , the Space-Time Towers, sits. But when Dialga and Palkia begin to battle in their dimension, the fight spills over into the Pokémon world, trapping Alamos Town away from the rest of the world. A that lives in town tries to help, but is ultimately blamed by the town as the cause of the problem. Can Ash and his friends save Alamos Town before it is destroyed, and prove Darkrai's intentions? 	Summary: In Alamos Town, a large shrine to and , the Space-Time Towers, sits. But when Dialga and Palkia begin to battle in their dimension, the fight spills over into the Pokémon world, trapping Alamos Town away from the rest of the world. A that lives in town tries to help, but is ultimately blamed by the town as the cause of the problem. Can Ash and his friends save Alamos Town before it is destroyed, and prove Darkrai's intentions? 	Summary: In Alamos Town, a large shrine to and , the Space-Time Towers, sits. But when Dialga and Palkia begin to battle in their dimension, the fight spills over into the Pokémon world, trapping Alamos Town away from the rest of the world. A that lives in town tries to help, but is ultimately blamed by the town as the cause of the problem. Can Ash and his friends save Alamos Town before it is destroyed, and prove Darkrai's intentions? 	Summary: In Alamos Town, a large shrine to and , the Space-Time Towers, sits. But when Dialga and Palkia begin to battle in their dimension, the fight spills over into the Pokémon world, trapping Alamos Town away from the rest of the world. A that lives in town tries to help, but is ultimately blamed by the town as the cause of the problem. Can Ash and his friends save Alamos Town before it is destroyed, and prove Darkrai's intentions? 	Summary: In Alamos Town, a large shrine to and , the Space-Time Towers, sits. But when Dialga and Palkia begin to battle in their dimension, the fight spills over into the Pokémon world, trapping Alamos Town away from the rest of the world. A that lives in town tries to help, but is ultimately blamed by the town as the cause of the problem. Can Ash and his friends save Alamos Town before it is destroyed, and prove Darkrai's intentions? 	 	
11 	 	Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior 	February 13, 2009 	Universal Studios Home Entertainment (former);VIZ Media / (current) 	ギラティナと氷空の花束 シェイミGiratina and the Sky's Bouquet: Shaymin 	July 19, 2008 	Toho 	 	
11 	 	Summary: When dark, poisonous clouds begin to appear in the Reverse World, home to , it takes matters into its own hands and pursues the cause of the clouds: and . Finding Dialga, it lures it for revenge, and assumes to also be responsible. But this is not the only trouble: a researcher who wishes to make Giratina's power his own is also in pursuit of the Renegade Pokémon. With the balance of the Pokémon world and Reverse World altering due to Dialga and Giratina's own fight, Ash and friends must stop the fighting and get Shaymin to to participate in the flower bearing ceremony. 	Summary: When dark, poisonous clouds begin to appear in the Reverse World, home to , it takes matters into its own hands and pursues the cause of the clouds: and . Finding Dialga, it lures it for revenge, and assumes to also be responsible. But this is not the only trouble: a researcher who wishes to make Giratina's power his own is also in pursuit of the Renegade Pokémon. With the balance of the Pokémon world and Reverse World altering due to Dialga and Giratina's own fight, Ash and friends must stop the fighting and get Shaymin to to participate in the flower bearing ceremony. 	Summary: When dark, poisonous clouds begin to appear in the Reverse World, home to , it takes matters into its own hands and pursues the cause of the clouds: and . Finding Dialga, it lures it for revenge, and assumes to also be responsible. But this is not the only trouble: a researcher who wishes to make Giratina's power his own is also in pursuit of the Renegade Pokémon. With the balance of the Pokémon world and Reverse World altering due to Dialga and Giratina's own fight, Ash and friends must stop the fighting and get Shaymin to to participate in the flower bearing ceremony. 	Summary: When dark, poisonous clouds begin to appear in the Reverse World, home to , it takes matters into its own hands and pursues the cause of the clouds: and . Finding Dialga, it lures it for revenge, and assumes to also be responsible. But this is not the only trouble: a researcher who wishes to make Giratina's power his own is also in pursuit of the Renegade Pokémon. With the balance of the Pokémon world and Reverse World altering due to Dialga and Giratina's own fight, Ash and friends must stop the fighting and get Shaymin to to participate in the flower bearing ceremony. 	Summary: When dark, poisonous clouds begin to appear in the Reverse World, home to , it takes matters into its own hands and pursues the cause of the clouds: and . Finding Dialga, it lures it for revenge, and assumes to also be responsible. But this is not the only trouble: a researcher who wishes to make Giratina's power his own is also in pursuit of the Renegade Pokémon. With the balance of the Pokémon world and Reverse World altering due to Dialga and Giratina's own fight, Ash and friends must stop the fighting and get Shaymin to to participate in the flower bearing ceremony. 	Summary: When dark, poisonous clouds begin to appear in the Reverse World, home to , it takes matters into its own hands and pursues the cause of the clouds: and . Finding Dialga, it lures it for revenge, and assumes to also be responsible. But this is not the only trouble: a researcher who wishes to make Giratina's power his own is also in pursuit of the Renegade Pokémon. With the balance of the Pokémon world and Reverse World altering due to Dialga and Giratina's own fight, Ash and friends must stop the fighting and get Shaymin to to participate in the flower bearing ceremony. 	 	
12 	 	Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life 	November 20, 2009 	VIZ Media / 	アルセウス 超克の時空へArceus: To a Conquering Spacetime 	July 18, 2009 	Toho 	 	
12 	 	Summary: Ash and friends have traveled to Michina Town, an ancient area surrounded by many legends—and unsurprisingly, many legendary Pokémon as well. The fighting between and begins again, but Sheena, a young woman who guards Michina Town's shrine, stops it and brings peace between Dialga, Giratina and . The true reason for the fighting between the three legendary Pokémon is revealed when emerges, seeking revenge for its betrayal by humanity at the hands of Sheena's ancestor Damos. With even Dialga, Palkia and Giratina unable to stand against the Pokémon said to have created all worlds, Ash, his friends and Sheena must embark on a trip back in time in a desperate bid to undo what went wrong and prevent Arceus's rampage from ever taking place. 	Summary: Ash and friends have traveled to Michina Town, an ancient area surrounded by many legends—and unsurprisingly, many legendary Pokémon as well. The fighting between and begins again, but Sheena, a young woman who guards Michina Town's shrine, stops it and brings peace between Dialga, Giratina and . The true reason for the fighting between the three legendary Pokémon is revealed when emerges, seeking revenge for its betrayal by humanity at the hands of Sheena's ancestor Damos. With even Dialga, Palkia and Giratina unable to stand against the Pokémon said to have created all worlds, Ash, his friends and Sheena must embark on a trip back in time in a desperate bid to undo what went wrong and prevent Arceus's rampage from ever taking place. 	Summary: Ash and friends have traveled to Michina Town, an ancient area surrounded by many legends—and unsurprisingly, many legendary Pokémon as well. The fighting between and begins again, but Sheena, a young woman who guards Michina Town's shrine, stops it and brings peace between Dialga, Giratina and . The true reason for the fighting between the three legendary Pokémon is revealed when emerges, seeking revenge for its betrayal by humanity at the hands of Sheena's ancestor Damos. With even Dialga, Palkia and Giratina unable to stand against the Pokémon said to have created all worlds, Ash, his friends and Sheena must embark on a trip back in time in a desperate bid to undo what went wrong and prevent Arceus's rampage from ever taking place. 	Summary: Ash and friends have traveled to Michina Town, an ancient area surrounded by many legends—and unsurprisingly, many legendary Pokémon as well. The fighting between and begins again, but Sheena, a young woman who guards Michina Town's shrine, stops it and brings peace between Dialga, Giratina and . The true reason for the fighting between the three legendary Pokémon is revealed when emerges, seeking revenge for its betrayal by humanity at the hands of Sheena's ancestor Damos. With even Dialga, Palkia and Giratina unable to stand against the Pokémon said to have created all worlds, Ash, his friends and Sheena must embark on a trip back in time in a desperate bid to undo what went wrong and prevent Arceus's rampage from ever taking place. 	Summary: Ash and friends have traveled to Michina Town, an ancient area surrounded by many legends—and unsurprisingly, many legendary Pokémon as well. The fighting between and begins again, but Sheena, a young woman who guards Michina Town's shrine, stops it and brings peace between Dialga, Giratina and . The true reason for the fighting between the three legendary Pokémon is revealed when emerges, seeking revenge for its betrayal by humanity at the hands of Sheena's ancestor Damos. With even Dialga, Palkia and Giratina unable to stand against the Pokémon said to have created all worlds, Ash, his friends and Sheena must embark on a trip back in time in a desperate bid to undo what went wrong and prevent Arceus's rampage from ever taking place. 	Summary: Ash and friends have traveled to Michina Town, an ancient area surrounded by many legends—and unsurprisingly, many legendary Pokémon as well. The fighting between and begins again, but Sheena, a young woman who guards Michina Town's shrine, stops it and brings peace between Dialga, Giratina and . The true reason for the fighting between the three legendary Pokémon is revealed when emerges, seeking revenge for its betrayal by humanity at the hands of Sheena's ancestor Damos. With even Dialga, Palkia and Giratina unable to stand against the Pokémon said to have created all worlds, Ash, his friends and Sheena must embark on a trip back in time in a desperate bid to undo what went wrong and prevent Arceus's rampage from ever taking place. 	 	
13 	 	Pokémon—Zoroark: Master of Illusions 	February 5, 2011 	VIZ Media / 	幻影の覇者ゾロアークRuler of Illusions: Zoroark 	July 10, 2010 	Toho 	 	
13 	 	Summary: Ash and friends arrive in Crown City, where the "Pokémon Baccer World Cup" will be held. However, the city is being destroyed by , and , who are all forms of a new and mysterious Pokémon, . Zoroark's child, , asks Ash and his friends for help in saving its mother from the villain who has enslaved it. This draws them into a race against businessman Grings Kodai, who has come to the city in pursuit of 's "Time Ripple" for his own sinister ends, to save Crown City before Kodai's actions lead to its destruction. 	Summary: Ash and friends arrive in Crown City, where the "Pokémon Baccer World Cup" will be held. However, the city is being destroyed by , and , who are all forms of a new and mysterious Pokémon, . Zoroark's child, , asks Ash and his friends for help in saving its mother from the villain who has enslaved it. This draws them into a race against businessman Grings Kodai, who has come to the city in pursuit of 's "Time Ripple" for his own sinister ends, to save Crown City before Kodai's actions lead to its destruction. 	Summary: Ash and friends arrive in Crown City, where the "Pokémon Baccer World Cup" will be held. However, the city is being destroyed by , and , who are all forms of a new and mysterious Pokémon, . Zoroark's child, , asks Ash and his friends for help in saving its mother from the villain who has enslaved it. This draws them into a race against businessman Grings Kodai, who has come to the city in pursuit of 's "Time Ripple" for his own sinister ends, to save Crown City before Kodai's actions lead to its destruction. 	Summary: Ash and friends arrive in Crown City, where the "Pokémon Baccer World Cup" will be held. However, the city is being destroyed by , and , who are all forms of a new and mysterious Pokémon, . Zoroark's child, , asks Ash and his friends for help in saving its mother from the villain who has enslaved it. This draws them into a race against businessman Grings Kodai, who has come to the city in pursuit of 's "Time Ripple" for his own sinister ends, to save Crown City before Kodai's actions lead to its destruction. 	Summary: Ash and friends arrive in Crown City, where the "Pokémon Baccer World Cup" will be held. However, the city is being destroyed by , and , who are all forms of a new and mysterious Pokémon, . Zoroark's child, , asks Ash and his friends for help in saving its mother from the villain who has enslaved it. This draws them into a race against businessman Grings Kodai, who has come to the city in pursuit of 's "Time Ripple" for his own sinister ends, to save Crown City before Kodai's actions lead to its destruction. 	Summary: Ash and friends arrive in Crown City, where the "Pokémon Baccer World Cup" will be held. However, the city is being destroyed by , and , who are all forms of a new and mysterious Pokémon, . Zoroark's child, , asks Ash and his friends for help in saving its mother from the villain who has enslaved it. This draws them into a race against businessman Grings Kodai, who has come to the city in pursuit of 's "Time Ripple" for his own sinister ends, to save Crown City before Kodai's actions lead to its destruction. 	 	
14 	 	Pokémon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom 	December 3, 2011 	VIZ Media / 	ビクティニと黒き英雄ゼクロムVictini and the Black Hero: Zekrom 	July 16, 2011 	Toho 	 	
14 	 	Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram 	December 10, 2011 	VIZ Media / 	ビクティニと白き英雄レシラムVictini and the White Hero: Reshiram 	July 16, 2011 	Toho 	 	
14 	 	Summary: Ash, Iris, and Cilan arrive in Eindoak Town, a village where the descendants of a race known as the People of the Vale live, to participate in a battle tournament. They meet the Victory Pokémon, , and learn of its deep connection to the history of the People of the Vale and their land. However, when Damon, a man aiming to use the castle known as the Sword of the Vale to restore his people's kingdom to its former glory, captures Victini to move his plan forward, he sets in motion a chain of events that threaten to destroy not only Eindoak Town but the entire world. 	Summary: Ash, Iris, and Cilan arrive in Eindoak Town, a village where the descendants of a race known as the People of the Vale live, to participate in a battle tournament. They meet the Victory Pokémon, , and learn of its deep connection to the history of the People of the Vale and their land. However, when Damon, a man aiming to use the castle known as the Sword of the Vale to restore his people's kingdom to its former glory, captures Victini to move his plan forward, he sets in motion a chain of events that threaten to destroy not only Eindoak Town but the entire world. 	Summary: Ash, Iris, and Cilan arrive in Eindoak Town, a village where the descendants of a race known as the People of the Vale live, to participate in a battle tournament. They meet the Victory Pokémon, , and learn of its deep connection to the history of the People of the Vale and their land. However, when Damon, a man aiming to use the castle known as the Sword of the Vale to restore his people's kingdom to its former glory, captures Victini to move his plan forward, he sets in motion a chain of events that threaten to destroy not only Eindoak Town but the entire world. 	Summary: Ash, Iris, and Cilan arrive in Eindoak Town, a village where the descendants of a race known as the People of the Vale live, to participate in a battle tournament. They meet the Victory Pokémon, , and learn of its deep connection to the history of the People of the Vale and their land. However, when Damon, a man aiming to use the castle known as the Sword of the Vale to restore his people's kingdom to its former glory, captures Victini to move his plan forward, he sets in motion a chain of events that threaten to destroy not only Eindoak Town but the entire world. 	Summary: Ash, Iris, and Cilan arrive in Eindoak Town, a village where the descendants of a race known as the People of the Vale live, to participate in a battle tournament. They meet the Victory Pokémon, , and learn of its deep connection to the history of the People of the Vale and their land. However, when Damon, a man aiming to use the castle known as the Sword of the Vale to restore his people's kingdom to its former glory, captures Victini to move his plan forward, he sets in motion a chain of events that threaten to destroy not only Eindoak Town but the entire world. 	Summary: Ash, Iris, and Cilan arrive in Eindoak Town, a village where the descendants of a race known as the People of the Vale live, to participate in a battle tournament. They meet the Victory Pokémon, , and learn of its deep connection to the history of the People of the Vale and their land. However, when Damon, a man aiming to use the castle known as the Sword of the Vale to restore his people's kingdom to its former glory, captures Victini to move his plan forward, he sets in motion a chain of events that threaten to destroy not only Eindoak Town but the entire world. 	 	
15 	 	Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice 	December 8, 2012 	VIZ Media / 	キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオKyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo 	July 14, 2012 	Toho 	 	
15 	 	Summary: is training to become one of the Sacred Swordsmen, like , , and . But when it decides to challenge to prove its strength, it ends up badly injured. Later encountering Ash and his friends aboard a train to the city of Roushan, Keldeo drags them into its desperate attempt to escape from the enraged Kyurem and its gang of . As Kyurem's relentless pursuit drives the group from the train into the big city and finally deep into the abandoned mine Kyurem calls home, can they help Keldeo find its inner strength and defeat Kyurem to prove itself a true Sacred Swordsman? 	Summary: is training to become one of the Sacred Swordsmen, like , , and . But when it decides to challenge to prove its strength, it ends up badly injured. Later encountering Ash and his friends aboard a train to the city of Roushan, Keldeo drags them into its desperate attempt to escape from the enraged Kyurem and its gang of . As Kyurem's relentless pursuit drives the group from the train into the big city and finally deep into the abandoned mine Kyurem calls home, can they help Keldeo find its inner strength and defeat Kyurem to prove itself a true Sacred Swordsman? 	Summary: is training to become one of the Sacred Swordsmen, like , , and . But when it decides to challenge to prove its strength, it ends up badly injured. Later encountering Ash and his friends aboard a train to the city of Roushan, Keldeo drags them into its desperate attempt to escape from the enraged Kyurem and its gang of . As Kyurem's relentless pursuit drives the group from the train into the big city and finally deep into the abandoned mine Kyurem calls home, can they help Keldeo find its inner strength and defeat Kyurem to prove itself a true Sacred Swordsman? 	Summary: is training to become one of the Sacred Swordsmen, like , , and . But when it decides to challenge to prove its strength, it ends up badly injured. Later encountering Ash and his friends aboard a train to the city of Roushan, Keldeo drags them into its desperate attempt to escape from the enraged Kyurem and its gang of . As Kyurem's relentless pursuit drives the group from the train into the big city and finally deep into the abandoned mine Kyurem calls home, can they help Keldeo find its inner strength and defeat Kyurem to prove itself a true Sacred Swordsman? 	Summary: is training to become one of the Sacred Swordsmen, like , , and . But when it decides to challenge to prove its strength, it ends up badly injured. Later encountering Ash and his friends aboard a train to the city of Roushan, Keldeo drags them into its desperate attempt to escape from the enraged Kyurem and its gang of . As Kyurem's relentless pursuit drives the group from the train into the big city and finally deep into the abandoned mine Kyurem calls home, can they help Keldeo find its inner strength and defeat Kyurem to prove itself a true Sacred Swordsman? 	Summary: is training to become one of the Sacred Swordsmen, like , , and . But when it decides to challenge to prove its strength, it ends up badly injured. Later encountering Ash and his friends aboard a train to the city of Roushan, Keldeo drags them into its desperate attempt to escape from the enraged Kyurem and its gang of . As Kyurem's relentless pursuit drives the group from the train into the big city and finally deep into the abandoned mine Kyurem calls home, can they help Keldeo find its inner strength and defeat Kyurem to prove itself a true Sacred Swordsman? 	 	
15 	 	Shown with: Meloetta's Moonlight SerenadeRelated specials: Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries 	Shown with: Meloetta's Moonlight SerenadeRelated specials: Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries 	Shown with: Meloetta's Moonlight SerenadeRelated specials: Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries 	Shown with: Meloetta's Moonlight SerenadeRelated specials: Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries 	Shown with: Meloetta's Moonlight SerenadeRelated specials: Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries 	Shown with: Meloetta's Moonlight SerenadeRelated specials: Sing Meloetta: Search for the Rinka Berries 	 	
16 	 	Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and The Legend Awakened 	October 19, 2013 	VIZ Media / 	神速のゲノセクト ミュウツー覚醒Extreme Speed Genesect: Mewtwo Awakens 	July 13, 2013 	Toho 	 	
16 	 	Summary: Distressed due to the loss of their homeland, the Genesect Army attacks New Tork City. Coincidentally, Ash and his friends are visiting the city to see the park called Pokémon Hills. When the Genesect begin rampaging in the city, Ash is protected by the sudden appearance of a familiar Pokémon—. Despite sympathizing with the plight of the Genesect, Mewtwo attempts to convince them to leave New Tork City and go somewhere else where artificial Pokémon can belong, only to get into a conflict with the Red Genesect that leads the team. Can Mewtwo overcome the Genesect to save New Tork City or is the city doomed to be destroyed and changed into the nest of a Pokémon left behind by history? 	Summary: Distressed due to the loss of their homeland, the Genesect Army attacks New Tork City. Coincidentally, Ash and his friends are visiting the city to see the park called Pokémon Hills. When the Genesect begin rampaging in the city, Ash is protected by the sudden appearance of a familiar Pokémon—. Despite sympathizing with the plight of the Genesect, Mewtwo attempts to convince them to leave New Tork City and go somewhere else where artificial Pokémon can belong, only to get into a conflict with the Red Genesect that leads the team. Can Mewtwo overcome the Genesect to save New Tork City or is the city doomed to be destroyed and changed into the nest of a Pokémon left behind by history? 	Summary: Distressed due to the loss of their homeland, the Genesect Army attacks New Tork City. Coincidentally, Ash and his friends are visiting the city to see the park called Pokémon Hills. When the Genesect begin rampaging in the city, Ash is protected by the sudden appearance of a familiar Pokémon—. Despite sympathizing with the plight of the Genesect, Mewtwo attempts to convince them to leave New Tork City and go somewhere else where artificial Pokémon can belong, only to get into a conflict with the Red Genesect that leads the team. Can Mewtwo overcome the Genesect to save New Tork City or is the city doomed to be destroyed and changed into the nest of a Pokémon left behind by history? 	Summary: Distressed due to the loss of their homeland, the Genesect Army attacks New Tork City. Coincidentally, Ash and his friends are visiting the city to see the park called Pokémon Hills. When the Genesect begin rampaging in the city, Ash is protected by the sudden appearance of a familiar Pokémon—. Despite sympathizing with the plight of the Genesect, Mewtwo attempts to convince them to leave New Tork City and go somewhere else where artificial Pokémon can belong, only to get into a conflict with the Red Genesect that leads the team. Can Mewtwo overcome the Genesect to save New Tork City or is the city doomed to be destroyed and changed into the nest of a Pokémon left behind by history? 	Summary: Distressed due to the loss of their homeland, the Genesect Army attacks New Tork City. Coincidentally, Ash and his friends are visiting the city to see the park called Pokémon Hills. When the Genesect begin rampaging in the city, Ash is protected by the sudden appearance of a familiar Pokémon—. Despite sympathizing with the plight of the Genesect, Mewtwo attempts to convince them to leave New Tork City and go somewhere else where artificial Pokémon can belong, only to get into a conflict with the Red Genesect that leads the team. Can Mewtwo overcome the Genesect to save New Tork City or is the city doomed to be destroyed and changed into the nest of a Pokémon left behind by history? 	Summary: Distressed due to the loss of their homeland, the Genesect Army attacks New Tork City. Coincidentally, Ash and his friends are visiting the city to see the park called Pokémon Hills. When the Genesect begin rampaging in the city, Ash is protected by the sudden appearance of a familiar Pokémon—. Despite sympathizing with the plight of the Genesect, Mewtwo attempts to convince them to leave New Tork City and go somewhere else where artificial Pokémon can belong, only to get into a conflict with the Red Genesect that leads the team. Can Mewtwo overcome the Genesect to save New Tork City or is the city doomed to be destroyed and changed into the nest of a Pokémon left behind by history? 	 	
16 	 	Shown with: Eevee & FriendsRelated specials: Top Secret Internal Team Plasma Genesect Video, Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening 	Shown with: Eevee & FriendsRelated specials: Top Secret Internal Team Plasma Genesect Video, Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening 	Shown with: Eevee & FriendsRelated specials: Top Secret Internal Team Plasma Genesect Video, Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening 	Shown with: Eevee & FriendsRelated specials: Top Secret Internal Team Plasma Genesect Video, Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening 	Shown with: Eevee & FriendsRelated specials: Top Secret Internal Team Plasma Genesect Video, Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening 	Shown with: Eevee & FriendsRelated specials: Top Secret Internal Team Plasma Genesect Video, Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening 	 	
17 	 	Pokémon the Movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction 	November 8, 2014 	VIZ Media / 	破壊の繭とディアンシーThe Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie 	July 19, 2014 	Toho 	 	
17 	 	Summary: Diamond Domain is a land deep under the Kalos region where many live. The land is given life by the Heart Diamond, which can only be created by its princess, . However, Diancie currently does not have the power to create a new Heart Diamond, and the land is threatened due to the aging of the current one. After meeting and , Diancie sets off on an adventure to find , but during their travels, the group comes across the cocoon where —said to have destroyed all life in Kalos long ago—sleeps. During a conflict with a gang of jewel thieves targeting Diancie, Yveltal awakens, leading to a crisis that threatens to repeat the disaster of ages past. 	Summary: Diamond Domain is a land deep under the Kalos region where many live. The land is given life by the Heart Diamond, which can only be created by its princess, . However, Diancie currently does not have the power to create a new Heart Diamond, and the land is threatened due to the aging of the current one. After meeting and , Diancie sets off on an adventure to find , but during their travels, the group comes across the cocoon where —said to have destroyed all life in Kalos long ago—sleeps. During a conflict with a gang of jewel thieves targeting Diancie, Yveltal awakens, leading to a crisis that threatens to repeat the disaster of ages past. 	Summary: Diamond Domain is a land deep under the Kalos region where many live. The land is given life by the Heart Diamond, which can only be created by its princess, . However, Diancie currently does not have the power to create a new Heart Diamond, and the land is threatened due to the aging of the current one. After meeting and , Diancie sets off on an adventure to find , but during their travels, the group comes across the cocoon where —said to have destroyed all life in Kalos long ago—sleeps. During a conflict with a gang of jewel thieves targeting Diancie, Yveltal awakens, leading to a crisis that threatens to repeat the disaster of ages past. 	Summary: Diamond Domain is a land deep under the Kalos region where many live. The land is given life by the Heart Diamond, which can only be created by its princess, . However, Diancie currently does not have the power to create a new Heart Diamond, and the land is threatened due to the aging of the current one. After meeting and , Diancie sets off on an adventure to find , but during their travels, the group comes across the cocoon where —said to have destroyed all life in Kalos long ago—sleeps. During a conflict with a gang of jewel thieves targeting Diancie, Yveltal awakens, leading to a crisis that threatens to repeat the disaster of ages past. 	Summary: Diamond Domain is a land deep under the Kalos region where many live. The land is given life by the Heart Diamond, which can only be created by its princess, . However, Diancie currently does not have the power to create a new Heart Diamond, and the land is threatened due to the aging of the current one. After meeting and , Diancie sets off on an adventure to find , but during their travels, the group comes across the cocoon where —said to have destroyed all life in Kalos long ago—sleeps. During a conflict with a gang of jewel thieves targeting Diancie, Yveltal awakens, leading to a crisis that threatens to repeat the disaster of ages past. 	Summary: Diamond Domain is a land deep under the Kalos region where many live. The land is given life by the Heart Diamond, which can only be created by its princess, . However, Diancie currently does not have the power to create a new Heart Diamond, and the land is threatened due to the aging of the current one. After meeting and , Diancie sets off on an adventure to find , but during their travels, the group comes across the cocoon where —said to have destroyed all life in Kalos long ago—sleeps. During a conflict with a gang of jewel thieves targeting Diancie, Yveltal awakens, leading to a crisis that threatens to repeat the disaster of ages past. 	 	
17 	 	Shown with: Pikachu, What's This Key?Related specials: Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain 	Shown with: Pikachu, What's This Key?Related specials: Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain 	Shown with: Pikachu, What's This Key?Related specials: Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain 	Shown with: Pikachu, What's This Key?Related specials: Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain 	Shown with: Pikachu, What's This Key?Related specials: Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain 	Shown with: Pikachu, What's This Key?Related specials: Diancie — Princess of the Diamond Domain 	 	
18 	 	Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages 	November 5, 2015 	VIZ Media / 	光輪の超魔神 フーパThe Archdjinni of the Rings: Hoopa 	July 18, 2015 	Toho 	 	
18 	 	Summary: One hundred years ago, Dahara City was threatened with destruction when brought a number of legendary Pokémon into the area, but was saved when a mysterious man bound its power with the Prison Bottle. In the present, and arrive in Dahara City and meet Meray, who cares for Hoopa in its peaceful Confined form. Meray's brother, Baraz, obtains the Prison Bottle in hopes of restoring Hoopa's true power, but that power has grown angry over the years and seeks revenge. After escaping from the Prison Bottle, the evil Shadow Hoopa goes on a rampage to erase its weaker self, culminating in both Hoopa summoning groups of legendary Pokémon to fight each other. In order to save Dahara City, Meray, Baraz and Ash's friends must recreate the Prison Bottle and stop Shadow Hoopa, but even if they succeed, an even greater threat may still await.	Summary: One hundred years ago, Dahara City was threatened with destruction when brought a number of legendary Pokémon into the area, but was saved when a mysterious man bound its power with the Prison Bottle. In the present, and arrive in Dahara City and meet Meray, who cares for Hoopa in its peaceful Confined form. Meray's brother, Baraz, obtains the Prison Bottle in hopes of restoring Hoopa's true power, but that power has grown angry over the years and seeks revenge. After escaping from the Prison Bottle, the evil Shadow Hoopa goes on a rampage to erase its weaker self, culminating in both Hoopa summoning groups of legendary Pokémon to fight each other. In order to save Dahara City, Meray, Baraz and Ash's friends must recreate the Prison Bottle and stop Shadow Hoopa, but even if they succeed, an even greater threat may still await.	Summary: One hundred years ago, Dahara City was threatened with destruction when brought a number of legendary Pokémon into the area, but was saved when a mysterious man bound its power with the Prison Bottle. In the present, and arrive in Dahara City and meet Meray, who cares for Hoopa in its peaceful Confined form. Meray's brother, Baraz, obtains the Prison Bottle in hopes of restoring Hoopa's true power, but that power has grown angry over the years and seeks revenge. After escaping from the Prison Bottle, the evil Shadow Hoopa goes on a rampage to erase its weaker self, culminating in both Hoopa summoning groups of legendary Pokémon to fight each other. In order to save Dahara City, Meray, Baraz and Ash's friends must recreate the Prison Bottle and stop Shadow Hoopa, but even if they succeed, an even greater threat may still await.	Summary: One hundred years ago, Dahara City was threatened with destruction when brought a number of legendary Pokémon into the area, but was saved when a mysterious man bound its power with the Prison Bottle. In the present, and arrive in Dahara City and meet Meray, who cares for Hoopa in its peaceful Confined form. Meray's brother, Baraz, obtains the Prison Bottle in hopes of restoring Hoopa's true power, but that power has grown angry over the years and seeks revenge. After escaping from the Prison Bottle, the evil Shadow Hoopa goes on a rampage to erase its weaker self, culminating in both Hoopa summoning groups of legendary Pokémon to fight each other. In order to save Dahara City, Meray, Baraz and Ash's friends must recreate the Prison Bottle and stop Shadow Hoopa, but even if they succeed, an even greater threat may still await.	Summary: One hundred years ago, Dahara City was threatened with destruction when brought a number of legendary Pokémon into the area, but was saved when a mysterious man bound its power with the Prison Bottle. In the present, and arrive in Dahara City and meet Meray, who cares for Hoopa in its peaceful Confined form. Meray's brother, Baraz, obtains the Prison Bottle in hopes of restoring Hoopa's true power, but that power has grown angry over the years and seeks revenge. After escaping from the Prison Bottle, the evil Shadow Hoopa goes on a rampage to erase its weaker self, culminating in both Hoopa summoning groups of legendary Pokémon to fight each other. In order to save Dahara City, Meray, Baraz and Ash's friends must recreate the Prison Bottle and stop Shadow Hoopa, but even if they succeed, an even greater threat may still await.	Summary: One hundred years ago, Dahara City was threatened with destruction when brought a number of legendary Pokémon into the area, but was saved when a mysterious man bound its power with the Prison Bottle. In the present, and arrive in Dahara City and meet Meray, who cares for Hoopa in its peaceful Confined form. Meray's brother, Baraz, obtains the Prison Bottle in hopes of restoring Hoopa's true power, but that power has grown angry over the years and seeks revenge. After escaping from the Prison Bottle, the evil Shadow Hoopa goes on a rampage to erase its weaker self, culminating in both Hoopa summoning groups of legendary Pokémon to fight each other. In order to save Dahara City, Meray, Baraz and Ash's friends must recreate the Prison Bottle and stop Shadow Hoopa, but even if they succeed, an even greater threat may still await.	 	
18 	 	Shown with: Pikachu and the Pokémon Music SquadRelated specials: Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures, Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon 	Shown with: Pikachu and the Pokémon Music SquadRelated specials: Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures, Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon 	Shown with: Pikachu and the Pokémon Music SquadRelated specials: Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures, Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon 	Shown with: Pikachu and the Pokémon Music SquadRelated specials: Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures, Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon 	Shown with: Pikachu and the Pokémon Music SquadRelated specials: Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures, Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon 	Shown with: Pikachu and the Pokémon Music SquadRelated specials: Hoopa's Surprise Ring Adventures, Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon 	 	
19 	 	Pokémon the Movie: Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel 	November 4, 2016 	VIZ Media / 	ボルケニオンと機巧のマギアナVolcanion and the Mechanical Magearna 	July 16, 2016 	Toho 	 	
19 	 	Summary: and encounter after a blast of steam from the sky, and Ash becomes bonded to it by an unknown force. Volcanion, who hates humans, is forced to bring Ash along as it heads to the Azoth Kingdom. Volcanion is in pursuit of , hoping to rescue it from a corrupt minister who has stolen it with the intent of using Magearna's mysterious power to conquer the kingdom of machinery. Ash and Volcanion are forced to work together to rescue Magearna. 	Summary: and encounter after a blast of steam from the sky, and Ash becomes bonded to it by an unknown force. Volcanion, who hates humans, is forced to bring Ash along as it heads to the Azoth Kingdom. Volcanion is in pursuit of , hoping to rescue it from a corrupt minister who has stolen it with the intent of using Magearna's mysterious power to conquer the kingdom of machinery. Ash and Volcanion are forced to work together to rescue Magearna. 	Summary: and encounter after a blast of steam from the sky, and Ash becomes bonded to it by an unknown force. Volcanion, who hates humans, is forced to bring Ash along as it heads to the Azoth Kingdom. Volcanion is in pursuit of , hoping to rescue it from a corrupt minister who has stolen it with the intent of using Magearna's mysterious power to conquer the kingdom of machinery. Ash and Volcanion are forced to work together to rescue Magearna. 	Summary: and encounter after a blast of steam from the sky, and Ash becomes bonded to it by an unknown force. Volcanion, who hates humans, is forced to bring Ash along as it heads to the Azoth Kingdom. Volcanion is in pursuit of , hoping to rescue it from a corrupt minister who has stolen it with the intent of using Magearna's mysterious power to conquer the kingdom of machinery. Ash and Volcanion are forced to work together to rescue Magearna. 	Summary: and encounter after a blast of steam from the sky, and Ash becomes bonded to it by an unknown force. Volcanion, who hates humans, is forced to bring Ash along as it heads to the Azoth Kingdom. Volcanion is in pursuit of , hoping to rescue it from a corrupt minister who has stolen it with the intent of using Magearna's mysterious power to conquer the kingdom of machinery. Ash and Volcanion are forced to work together to rescue Magearna. 	Summary: and encounter after a blast of steam from the sky, and Ash becomes bonded to it by an unknown force. Volcanion, who hates humans, is forced to bring Ash along as it heads to the Azoth Kingdom. Volcanion is in pursuit of , hoping to rescue it from a corrupt minister who has stolen it with the intent of using Magearna's mysterious power to conquer the kingdom of machinery. Ash and Volcanion are forced to work together to rescue Magearna. 	 	
20 	 	Pokémon the Movie: I Choose You! 	November 5, 2017 	VIZ Media / 	キミにきめた！I Choose You! 	July 15, 2017 	Toho 	 	
20 	 	Summary: On his tenth birthday, sets off from Pallet Town to become a Pokémon Trainer alongside a Pikachu that disobeys him. The duo encounter and, after acquiring a Rainbow Wing, pledge to meet it again one day. With his travel companions Sorrel and Verity, and guided by the mysterious , Ash travels to Mount Tensei in search of Ho-Oh. However, they encounter a powerful opponent who stands in their way. 	Summary: On his tenth birthday, sets off from Pallet Town to become a Pokémon Trainer alongside a Pikachu that disobeys him. The duo encounter and, after acquiring a Rainbow Wing, pledge to meet it again one day. With his travel companions Sorrel and Verity, and guided by the mysterious , Ash travels to Mount Tensei in search of Ho-Oh. However, they encounter a powerful opponent who stands in their way. 	Summary: On his tenth birthday, sets off from Pallet Town to become a Pokémon Trainer alongside a Pikachu that disobeys him. The duo encounter and, after acquiring a Rainbow Wing, pledge to meet it again one day. With his travel companions Sorrel and Verity, and guided by the mysterious , Ash travels to Mount Tensei in search of Ho-Oh. However, they encounter a powerful opponent who stands in their way. 	Summary: On his tenth birthday, sets off from Pallet Town to become a Pokémon Trainer alongside a Pikachu that disobeys him. The duo encounter and, after acquiring a Rainbow Wing, pledge to meet it again one day. With his travel companions Sorrel and Verity, and guided by the mysterious , Ash travels to Mount Tensei in search of Ho-Oh. However, they encounter a powerful opponent who stands in their way. 	Summary: On his tenth birthday, sets off from Pallet Town to become a Pokémon Trainer alongside a Pikachu that disobeys him. The duo encounter and, after acquiring a Rainbow Wing, pledge to meet it again one day. With his travel companions Sorrel and Verity, and guided by the mysterious , Ash travels to Mount Tensei in search of Ho-Oh. However, they encounter a powerful opponent who stands in their way. 	Summary: On his tenth birthday, sets off from Pallet Town to become a Pokémon Trainer alongside a Pikachu that disobeys him. The duo encounter and, after acquiring a Rainbow Wing, pledge to meet it again one day. With his travel companions Sorrel and Verity, and guided by the mysterious , Ash travels to Mount Tensei in search of Ho-Oh. However, they encounter a powerful opponent who stands in their way. 	 	
21 	 	Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us 	November 24, 2018 	VIZ Media / 	みんなの物語Everyone's Story 	July 13, 2018 	Toho 	 	
21 	 	Summary: A young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret—the only thing they have in common is the annual Wind Festival in Fula City. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of threats endangers not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon of Fula City, it'll take more than just Ash and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone put aside their differences and work together—or will it all end in destruction? 	Summary: A young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret—the only thing they have in common is the annual Wind Festival in Fula City. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of threats endangers not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon of Fula City, it'll take more than just Ash and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone put aside their differences and work together—or will it all end in destruction? 	Summary: A young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret—the only thing they have in common is the annual Wind Festival in Fula City. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of threats endangers not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon of Fula City, it'll take more than just Ash and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone put aside their differences and work together—or will it all end in destruction? 	Summary: A young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret—the only thing they have in common is the annual Wind Festival in Fula City. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of threats endangers not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon of Fula City, it'll take more than just Ash and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone put aside their differences and work together—or will it all end in destruction? 	Summary: A young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret—the only thing they have in common is the annual Wind Festival in Fula City. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of threats endangers not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon of Fula City, it'll take more than just Ash and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone put aside their differences and work together—or will it all end in destruction? 	Summary: A young athlete whose running days might be behind her, a compulsive liar, a shy researcher, a bitter old woman, and a little girl with a big secret—the only thing they have in common is the annual Wind Festival in Fula City. The festival celebrates the Legendary Pokémon Lugia, who brings the wind that powers this seaside city. When a series of threats endangers not just the festival, but all the people and Pokémon of Fula City, it'll take more than just Ash and Pikachu to save the day! Can everyone put aside their differences and work together—or will it all end in destruction? 	 	
22 	 	Pokémon: Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution 	February 27, 2020 	NetflixVIZ Media / 	ミュウツーの EVOLUTIONMewtwo's Counterattack EvolutionMewtwo Strikes Back Evolution 	July 12, 2019 	Toho 	 	
22 	 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and are tricked into visiting New Island, an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, . There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: . 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and are tricked into visiting New Island, an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, . There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: . 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and are tricked into visiting New Island, an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, . There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: . 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and are tricked into visiting New Island, an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, . There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: . 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and are tricked into visiting New Island, an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, . There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: . 	Summary: Ash Ketchum and are tricked into visiting New Island, an island ruled by a mutant Pokémon, . There, they find out about Mewtwo's plans to clone their Pokémon and destroy the world, and a massive battle follows between the clones and the originals—including the "original" counterpart to Mewtwo: . 	 	
23 	 	Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle 	October 8, 2021 	NetflixVIZ Media / 	ココKoko 	December 25, 2020 	Toho 	 	
23 	 	Summary: and encounter , a young man who was raised as a Pokémon by Zarude and thus believes himself to be one. They help him begin to uncover his true identity and past, which leads to the revelation of a plot at the Biotope Company that threatens to destroy Zarude's home in the Forest of Okoya. 	Summary: and encounter , a young man who was raised as a Pokémon by Zarude and thus believes himself to be one. They help him begin to uncover his true identity and past, which leads to the revelation of a plot at the Biotope Company that threatens to destroy Zarude's home in the Forest of Okoya. 	Summary: and encounter , a young man who was raised as a Pokémon by Zarude and thus believes himself to be one. They help him begin to uncover his true identity and past, which leads to the revelation of a plot at the Biotope Company that threatens to destroy Zarude's home in the Forest of Okoya. 	Summary: and encounter , a young man who was raised as a Pokémon by Zarude and thus believes himself to be one. They help him begin to uncover his true identity and past, which leads to the revelation of a plot at the Biotope Company that threatens to destroy Zarude's home in the Forest of Okoya. 	Summary: and encounter , a young man who was raised as a Pokémon by Zarude and thus believes himself to be one. They help him begin to uncover his true identity and past, which leads to the revelation of a plot at the Biotope Company that threatens to destroy Zarude's home in the Forest of Okoya. 	Summary: and encounter , a young man who was raised as a Pokémon by Zarude and thus believes himself to be one. They help him begin to uncover his true identity and past, which leads to the revelation of a plot at the Biotope Company that threatens to destroy Zarude's home in the Forest of Okoya. 	Summary: and encounter , a young man who was raised as a Pokémon by Zarude and thus believes himself to be one. They help him begin to uncover his true identity and past, which leads to the revelation of a plot at the Biotope Company that threatens to destroy Zarude's home in the Forest of Okoya.	Summary: and encounter , a young man who was raised as a Pokémon by Zarude and thus believes himself to be one. They help him begin to uncover his true identity and past, which leads to the revelation of a plot at the Biotope Company that threatens to destroy Zarude's home in the Forest of Okoya.
==Live-action movies==
Poster	English title 	English release 	American distributor 	Japanese title 	Japanese release 	Japanese distributor
 	'' 	May 10, 2019 	 	名探偵ピカチュウGreat Detective Pikachu 	May 3, 2019 	Toho/
 	Summary: When ace detective Harry Goodman goes missing, his son, Tim, and Harry's former Pokémon partner, , join forces to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together on an epic adventure through Ryme City, they uncover a shocking plot that could destroy the whole Pokémon universe.	Summary: When ace detective Harry Goodman goes missing, his son, Tim, and Harry's former Pokémon partner, , join forces to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together on an epic adventure through Ryme City, they uncover a shocking plot that could destroy the whole Pokémon universe.	Summary: When ace detective Harry Goodman goes missing, his son, Tim, and Harry's former Pokémon partner, , join forces to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together on an epic adventure through Ryme City, they uncover a shocking plot that could destroy the whole Pokémon universe.	Summary: When ace detective Harry Goodman goes missing, his son, Tim, and Harry's former Pokémon partner, , join forces to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together on an epic adventure through Ryme City, they uncover a shocking plot that could destroy the whole Pokémon universe.	Summary: When ace detective Harry Goodman goes missing, his son, Tim, and Harry's former Pokémon partner, , join forces to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together on an epic adventure through Ryme City, they uncover a shocking plot that could destroy the whole Pokémon universe.	Summary: When ace detective Harry Goodman goes missing, his son, Tim, and Harry's former Pokémon partner, , join forces to unravel the tangled mystery. Chasing clues together on an epic adventure through Ryme City, they uncover a shocking plot that could destroy the whole Pokémon universe.
==Long specials==
These special episodes do not appear in theaters in either the original or the dub, but run longer than the half hour that normal episodes fill. Due to this, they are often considered television Pokémon movies, not counting towards the running total.
Cover	English title 	English release 	Japanese title 	Japanese release
 	Pokémon: Mewtwo Returns 	December 5, 2001 	ミュウツー！我ハココニ在リMewtwo! I Am Here 	December 30, 2000
 	Summary: , who has been hiding out in the Johto region since last he was seen, has been located by . Now the Rocket Boss wants to recapture the powerful Pokémon to again use him for his own purposes. 
It was released directly to video in the United States.	Summary: , who has been hiding out in the Johto region since last he was seen, has been located by . Now the Rocket Boss wants to recapture the powerful Pokémon to again use him for his own purposes. 
It was released directly to video in the United States.	Summary: , who has been hiding out in the Johto region since last he was seen, has been located by . Now the Rocket Boss wants to recapture the powerful Pokémon to again use him for his own purposes. 
It was released directly to video in the United States.	Summary: , who has been hiding out in the Johto region since last he was seen, has been located by . Now the Rocket Boss wants to recapture the powerful Pokémon to again use him for his own purposes. 
It was released directly to video in the United States.
 	The Legend of Thunder! 	June 3, 2006 (Part 1)June 10, 2006 (Parts 2 and 3) 	ポケットモンスタークリスタル・ライコウ　雷の伝説Pocket Monsters Crystal: Raikou - Legend of Thunder 	December 30, 2001
 	Summary: In the first break from and his friends, three Trainers, , , and Vincent must stop the evil Team Rocket duo Attila and Hun from capturing . 
It was divided up into three parts to become the first three episodes of Pokémon Chronicles when dubbed.	Summary: In the first break from and his friends, three Trainers, , , and Vincent must stop the evil Team Rocket duo Attila and Hun from capturing . 
It was divided up into three parts to become the first three episodes of Pokémon Chronicles when dubbed.	Summary: In the first break from and his friends, three Trainers, , , and Vincent must stop the evil Team Rocket duo Attila and Hun from capturing . 
It was divided up into three parts to become the first three episodes of Pokémon Chronicles when dubbed.	Summary: In the first break from and his friends, three Trainers, , , and Vincent must stop the evil Team Rocket duo Attila and Hun from capturing . 
It was divided up into three parts to become the first three episodes of Pokémon Chronicles when dubbed.
 	Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon 	April 29, 2006 	戦慄のミラージュポケモンThe Terrifying Mirage Pokémon 	October 13, 2006
 	Summary: , , Max, and meet up with and to investigate Dr. Yung's new Mirage Pokémon system. But when the mysterious Mirage Master appears with a Mirage , Ash is forced to fight him to stop his plans to dominate the world with his Mirage Pokémon.	Summary: , , Max, and meet up with and to investigate Dr. Yung's new Mirage Pokémon system. But when the mysterious Mirage Master appears with a Mirage , Ash is forced to fight him to stop his plans to dominate the world with his Mirage Pokémon.	Summary: , , Max, and meet up with and to investigate Dr. Yung's new Mirage Pokémon system. But when the mysterious Mirage Master appears with a Mirage , Ash is forced to fight him to stop his plans to dominate the world with his Mirage Pokémon.	Summary: , , Max, and meet up with and to investigate Dr. Yung's new Mirage Pokémon system. But when the mysterious Mirage Master appears with a Mirage , Ash is forced to fight him to stop his plans to dominate the world with his Mirage Pokémon.
 	Pokémon Origins 	November 15, 2013 (File 1)November 18, 2013 (File 2)November 20, 2013 (File 3)November 22, 2013 (File 4) 	ポケットモンスター Pocket Monsters: The Origin 	October 2, 2013
 	Summary: In this television miniseries retelling the story of , becomes a Pokémon Trainer and travels around the Kanto region, battling against Gym Leaders, and the Elite Four. He has a rivalry with and battles against Team Rocket and Giovanni. During his travels, Red discovers a mysterious, never-before-seen Pokémon. 
Pokémon Origins aired as a single feature-length film in its original Japanese airing, and was divided into four episodes for the English dub airing, and both Japanese and English home video releases.	Summary: In this television miniseries retelling the story of , becomes a Pokémon Trainer and travels around the Kanto region, battling against Gym Leaders, and the Elite Four. He has a rivalry with and battles against Team Rocket and Giovanni. During his travels, Red discovers a mysterious, never-before-seen Pokémon. 
Pokémon Origins aired as a single feature-length film in its original Japanese airing, and was divided into four episodes for the English dub airing, and both Japanese and English home video releases.	Summary: In this television miniseries retelling the story of , becomes a Pokémon Trainer and travels around the Kanto region, battling against Gym Leaders, and the Elite Four. He has a rivalry with and battles against Team Rocket and Giovanni. During his travels, Red discovers a mysterious, never-before-seen Pokémon. 
Pokémon Origins aired as a single feature-length film in its original Japanese airing, and was divided into four episodes for the English dub airing, and both Japanese and English home video releases.	Summary: In this television miniseries retelling the story of , becomes a Pokémon Trainer and travels around the Kanto region, battling against Gym Leaders, and the Elite Four. He has a rivalry with and battles against Team Rocket and Giovanni. During his travels, Red discovers a mysterious, never-before-seen Pokémon. 
Pokémon Origins aired as a single feature-length film in its original Japanese airing, and was divided into four episodes for the English dub airing, and both Japanese and English home video releases.
 	Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles 	September 23, 2022 	ポケットモンスター 神とよばれし アルセウスPocket Monsters: Arceus, the One Called God 	January 21, 2022 (JNS01-JNS02)January 28, 2022 (JNS03-JNS04)
 	Summary: Ash and Goh travel to Sinnoh at the invitation of to attend a festival celebrating the region's ancient past. While there, they reunite with both Cynthia and . Meanwhile, the members of the resurgent Team Galactic launch a bid to rescue their lost leader, Cyrus, from the dimensional rift he disappeared into in the past. As Team Galactic's actions cause a to begin violently rampaging, Ash, Goh, Dawn and Cynthia join forces with to thwart the scheme and stop Heatran before it causes a catastrophic disaster that could devastate Mount Coronet and the rest of Sinnoh.
This four episode miniseries was formatted as a single feature-length movie when released outside Japan and Hong Kong.	Summary: Ash and Goh travel to Sinnoh at the invitation of to attend a festival celebrating the region's ancient past. While there, they reunite with both Cynthia and . Meanwhile, the members of the resurgent Team Galactic launch a bid to rescue their lost leader, Cyrus, from the dimensional rift he disappeared into in the past. As Team Galactic's actions cause a to begin violently rampaging, Ash, Goh, Dawn and Cynthia join forces with to thwart the scheme and stop Heatran before it causes a catastrophic disaster that could devastate Mount Coronet and the rest of Sinnoh.
This four episode miniseries was formatted as a single feature-length movie when released outside Japan and Hong Kong.	Summary: Ash and Goh travel to Sinnoh at the invitation of to attend a festival celebrating the region's ancient past. While there, they reunite with both Cynthia and . Meanwhile, the members of the resurgent Team Galactic launch a bid to rescue their lost leader, Cyrus, from the dimensional rift he disappeared into in the past. As Team Galactic's actions cause a to begin violently rampaging, Ash, Goh, Dawn and Cynthia join forces with to thwart the scheme and stop Heatran before it causes a catastrophic disaster that could devastate Mount Coronet and the rest of Sinnoh.
This four episode miniseries was formatted as a single feature-length movie when released outside Japan and Hong Kong.	Summary: Ash and Goh travel to Sinnoh at the invitation of to attend a festival celebrating the region's ancient past. While there, they reunite with both Cynthia and . Meanwhile, the members of the resurgent Team Galactic launch a bid to rescue their lost leader, Cyrus, from the dimensional rift he disappeared into in the past. As Team Galactic's actions cause a to begin violently rampaging, Ash, Goh, Dawn and Cynthia join forces with to thwart the scheme and stop Heatran before it causes a catastrophic disaster that could devastate Mount Coronet and the rest of Sinnoh.
This four episode miniseries was formatted as a single feature-length movie when released outside Japan and Hong Kong.
==Release==
When they open in Japan, they usually gross a large amount of money, typically ranking first for their premiere weekend. In 2008, Giratina and the Sky Warrior drew in a significant crowd despite the fact that it was released in the same weekend as the film . In 2011, White—Victini and Zekrom and Black—Victini and Reshiram were released on the same day as the film , which was placed third in the Japanese box office, alongside and the latter. In the United States, only the first five movies, those associated with the original series, received , however, the movies continue to be dubbed, being released directly to home video and, since Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, airing on within a year of the Japanese premiere. Beginning with the dub of Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, the movies typically premiere on . Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution was the first movie to see its international premiere on a streaming platform with its February 2020 release on .
The thirteenth movie saw a in the United States as part of the "Pokémon Black Version and White Version Mall Tour". On December 3 and 4, 2011, White—Victini and Zekrom received a limited commercial release in US theaters, making it the first movie since Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias to receive a commercial theatrical release. All of the Pokémon the Series: Black & White and Pokémon the Series: XY movies have aired in theaters in Australia and New Zealand, with the Pokémon the Series: XY movies premiering there before the United States. I Choose You! also received a limited theatrical run internationally on November 5 and 6, 2017. The Power of Us was given a limited theatrical release starting on November 24, 2018.
==Titles==
The full titles of Pokémon movies typically begin with some variant of the phrase "Pokémon the Movie".
In English, from the 14th movie onward, all full movie titles begin with "Pokémon the Movie". The first three movies—Pokémon: The First Movie - Mewtwo Strikes Back, Pokémon the Movie 2000: The Power of One, and Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown: Entei—also include some variant of the phrase in their titles.
In Japanese, all movies except those in Pokémon the Series: XY begin with the phrase 「劇場版ポケットモンスター」 (Pocket Monsters: Movie Version). The Pokémon the Series: XY movies instead begin with the phrase 「ポケモン・ザ・ムービー」 (Pokémon the Movie).
==Relation to the animated series==
Generally, Pokémon movies and long specials have little to no impact on the overall plotline of the , and fans will argue as to whether or not they are considered true canon. Evidence going either way is sparse, with many details, such as the fact that , , and having met and in The Rise of Darkrai, Giratina and the Sky Warrior, and Arceus and the Jewel of Life going unmentioned when the Legendary Pokémon are seen again in The Battle Finale of Legend!. Other details introduced in movies, such as Ash's Aura abilities as well as Dawn's Lunar Wing, have in fact been referenced by the animated series.
The movie trilogy that released during the airing of are unique exceptions: I Choose You! is an alternate retelling of Ash's early journey in a continuity completely independent of , with the following movie, The Power of Us, being an original story also set within that continuity. Finally, Mewtwo Strikes Back—Evolution is the first Pokémon movie to be a remake, being a CGI retelling of Mewtwo Strikes Back.
It is possible that early on, the movies were intended to have no impact on the animated series continuity, as Mewtwo's erasure of everyone's memories at the conclusion of Mewtwo Strikes Back means that the events of the movie don't have much continuing impact on the series. However, as the series has progressed, more references to past movies have been made, with Ash recognizing a immediately in The Semi-Final Frontier!, despite having only seen one previously in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, eventually culminating with characters from the aforementioned movie and its setting directly appearing in the animated series in Ash and Latios.
Due to this inconsistency, it will be noted in the movies' individual articles when a reference has been made to them in the animated series. The placement of the movies in the animated series timeline will normally be between the episodes aired before and after the date of the movie's Japanese premiere, though often with more recent movies, this placement can vary with regard to events in the animated series.
Pokémon Origins, which is not a movie but rather a miniseries, exists within its own canon separate from the animated series. 
==Home video releases==
===North American home video releases===
===United Kingdom home video releases===
===Australian home video releases===
==Trivia==
* Since Generation IV, placeholder data in the list of locations where a Pokémon can be obtained exists for movies.
** In Generation IV, placeholder data exists for every movie between the ninth and the nineteenth, with space reserved for movies from 2006 to 2016.
** In Generation V, placeholder data exists for every movie between the thirteenth and the twenty-third, with space reserved for movies from 2010 to 2020.
** In Generation VI, placeholder data exists for every movie between the sixteenth and the twenty-first, with space reserved for movies from 2013 to 2018.
** In Generation VII, placeholder data exists for every movie between the nineteenth and the twenty-fourth, with space reserved for movies from 2016 to 2021.
** In Generation VIII, placeholder data exists for every movie between the twenty-second and the twenty-seventh, with space reserved for movies from 2019 to 2024.
* Several characters from the movies have been featured as cameos in the games Diamond, Pearl and Platinum. Their names match that of the characters they are based on in the Japanese version; however, the English translators missed those references and named them differently.
** s Felix and Dana from have their teams based on those of Butler and Diane from Jirachi: Wish Maker.
** Ace Trainer Jamie from is a who analyzes s using her laptop. She is based on from Destiny Deoxys, and challenges the player with her .
** Katelyn from is based on Lizabeth from Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea.
* 2021 is the first year since the release of Mewtwo Strikes Back in which a new movie was not released in Japan.
==In other languages==
==External links==
* Official website for Pokémon movies (English)
* Official website for Pokémon movies (Japanese)
* An official webpage for Pokémon movies (Japanese)
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