Only a true Pokémon fan can know the gravity of getting an entire collection of movies in chronological order. In case you are thinking of gifting your friend a collection of Pokémon movies, here’s a list in the right order.
Pokémon is a famous Japanese anime character that is based on a video game series. From what started as a series in Japan, this popular yellow character took the world by storm. It gained immense popularity among young children and early teenagers.
Over the years, these Pokémon characters have been adapted in video games, cartoon series, and in animated films too. The fad of these characters does not stop here, but extends to merchandises too. So, if you have been a die-hard fan of these characters, here’s a list of its movies in chronological order.
A Complete List of Pokémon Movies
| 1 | |
| Name | Pokémon: The First Movie – Mewtwo Strikes Back |
| Date of Release | July 18, 1998 |
| Featured | Mewtwo, Mew |
| 2 | |
| Name | Pokémon: The Movie 2000 – The Power of One |
| Date of Release | July 17, 1999 |
| Featured | Articuno, Zapdos, Moltres, Lugia |
| 3 | |
| Name | Pokémon 3: The Movie – Spell of the Unown |
| Date of Release | July 8, 2000 |
| Featured | Entei, Unown |
| 4 | |
| Name | Pokémon 4Ever – Celebi: Voice of the Forest |
| Date of Release | July 7, 2001 |
| Featured | Suicune, Celebi |
| 5 | |
| Name | Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias |
| Date of Release | July 13, 2002 |
| Featured | Latias, Latios |
| 6 | |
| Name | Pokémon: Jirachi – Wish Maker |
| Date of Release | July 19, 2003 |
| Featured | Groudon, Jirachi |
| 7 | |
| Name | Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys |
| Date of Release | July 17, 2004 |
| Featured | Rayquaza, Deoxys |
| 8 | |
| Name | Pokémon: Lucario and the Mystery of Mew |
| Date of Release | July 16, 2005 |
| Featured | Mew, Regirock, Regice, Registeel, Lucario |
| 9 | |
| Name | Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea |
| Date of Release | July 15, 2006 |
| Featured | Kyogre, Manaphy |
| 10 | |
| Name | Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai |
| Date of Release | July 14, 2007 |
| Featured | Dialga, Palkia, Darkrai |
| 11 | |
| Name | Pokémon: Giratina and the Sky Warrior |
| Date of Release | July 19, 2008 |
| Featured | Regigigas, Giratina, Shaymin, Dialga |
| 12 | |
| Name | Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life |
| Date of Release | July 18, 2009 |
| Featured | Heatran, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, Arceus |
| 13 | |
| Name | Pokémon: Zoroark: Master of Illusions |
| Date of Release | July 10, 2010 |
| Featured | Raikou, Entei, Suicune, Celebi, Zorua, Zoroark |
| 14 | |
| Name | Pokemon the Movie: White—Victini and Zekrom |
| Date of Release | July 16, 2011 |
| Featured | Victini, Zekrom, Reshiram |
| 15 | |
| Name | Pokemon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram |
| Date of Release | July 16, 2011 |
| Featured | Victini, Reshiram, Zekrom |
| 16 | |
| Name | Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice |
| Date of Release | July 14, 2012 |
| Featured | Kyurem, Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, Keldeo |
| 17 | |
| Name | Pokémon the Movie: Genesect and the Legend Awakened |
| Date of Release | July 19, 2014 |
| Featured | Mewtwo, Genesect |
| 18 | |
| Name | Pokémon XY The Movie: The Cocoon of Destruction and Diancie |
| Date of Release | July 19, 2014 |
| Featured | Xerneas, Yveltal, Diancie |
As of 2013, there are 18 films made. The basic plot of all these movies pretty much remains an encounter with the legendary Pokémon. Most of these movies are easily available in the DVD markets. In case you do not intend to purchase, you can rent these movies from a nearby DVD store or on your phone’s online store. So, with a full list of movies, make yourself a bucketful of popcorn, and buckle up for an entertaining time ahead!
