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Although the various Legendary Pokémon of the Pokémon world remain some of the most sought-after creatures, Pokémon Trainers around the world still wish to search for the many Mythical Pokémon of the franchise. These Pokémon are actually even more elusive than the many Legendary Pokémon, rarely showing up in their own regions. One of these rare Pokémon is Celebi, the adorable yet powerful Time Travel Pokémon.

In Pokémon 4Ever, Ash gets the chance to meet this special Psychic/Grass-type himself after it arrives from the past with a mysterious boy named Sam. However, a wicked Pokémon Trainer called the Iron-Masked Marauder wishes to capture Celebi for his own nefarious purposes, putting the forest and Celebi itself in grave danger.

Celebi Has the Power to Travel Through Time The Legend of the Voice of the Forest

In the present day, Ash and his friends, while traveling through the Johto region, travel to the village of Arborville.

Ever since the series premiered in 1997, the original Pokémon anime has remained a staple part of the franchise. Fans around the world have followed the adventures of the legendary Pokémon Trainer Ash Ketchum and his Pikachu for decades, ever since he first embarked on his quest in Pallet Town. After many seasons, Ash's animated adventures came to an end, ending the original series. Taking up the mantle after the Trainer from Pallet Town, Liko and the members of the Rising Volt Tacklers act as the spirited new protagonists of Pokémon Horizons: The Series.

Alongside the original Pokémon series, a vast roster of movies gives the viewers extra narrative about the world that Ash and his companions travel throughout. Like the seasons of the anime, each movie varies in content, and especially in which Pokémon are the stars of the show. Each film, however, also corresponds with a certain point in Ash's journey,...

In 2025, a time when we have dozens of new anime shows every couple of months and enough fans with different tastes that it takes a lot of effort for a single show to become a viral phenomenon, it's easy to forget just how big of a cultural movement "Pokémon" was.

Based on the already hugely popular video game property of the same name, Studio Olm's "Pokémon" anime was an instant success not only in Japan but abroad too. It kickstarted Pokémania and became a global phenomenon, making fans out of millions of kids and paving the way for a wave of anime titles aimed at kids like "Digimon."

The original iteration of the anime follows Ash Ketchum, a kid who — when he turns 10 — ventures out into the wilderness on a journey to catch every single Pokémon and become a Pokémon master. That's right, a 10-year-old lives alone in the wild with no money,...

Rachael Lillis, a voice actor who starred in many “Pokémon” films and series as the characters Misty, Jessie and more, died Aug. 10. She was 46.

Lillis was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2024. Veronica Taylor, Lillis’ “Pokémon” co-star who voiced the lead character Ash Ketchum, posted a statement on X Monday morning that announced Lillis’ death.

“It is with a very heavy heart that I share the news of the passing of Rachael Lillis on Saturday evening, 10 August 2024,” Taylor wrote. “Rachael was an extraordinary talent, a bright light that shone through her voice whether speaking or singing. She will be forever remembered for the many animated roles she played, with her iconic performances as ‘Pokemon’s’ Misty and Jessie being the most beloved. Rachael was so thankful for all the generous love and support that was given to her as she battled cancer. It truly made a positive difference. Her family...

Professor Oak's true first meeting with Ash as a youngster creates a plot hole in the Pokemon series. Pokemon 4Ever, released in 2001, unveils this revelation but Ash never learns the truth about Oak. Sammy, revealed to be Samuel Oak, had a deep connection with Ash that remains a secret, altering their dynamic.

In Pokmon, Ash and Professor Oak supposedly first meet when the young trainer is growing up in Pallet Town, but their true first meeting actually introduced a huge plot hole. The much older professor actually met the future world Champion when Oak was a youngster himself. Pokmon 4Ever revealed this detail, but Ash never actually finds out the truth about his friend.

Pokmon 4Ever released in Japan in 2001 and in the United States in 2002. It is directed by Kunihiko Yuyama with a screenplay from Hideki Sonoda. The film follows the usual formula for the franchise, in which Ash...

Professors Oak and Kukui both met Ash as children with the help of Celebi, shaping their future relationships. Celebi, a mythical time-traveling Pokemon, plays a crucial role in connecting Ash with the two popular professors. This shared experience of meeting Ash as a child shows their deep connection to and influence upon Ash.

Pokémon's professor characters often fade into the background, but two of the most popular and well-known professors actually have one truly bizarre thing in common. Thanks to the Mythical Pokémon Celebi, both Professor Oak and Professor Kukui had the opportunity to meet Ash long before they were supposed to.

Celebi is a Pokémon that's heavily associated with time travel, flitting back and forth between the past and future as easily as a person might walk across the street. That makes it an exceptionally elusive Pokémon, one which can be found anywhere at any time. Ash has encountered...

Pokémon has remained one of the most popular franchises of all time. Whether it’s the countless games, diverse comics, or adored anime series, Pokémon continues to be a significant cultural icon. The protagonists, Ash and Pikachu, are very much associated with the series, and even those not acquainted with Pokémon, in general, are familiar with Pikachu.

Ash, Pikachu and Professor Oak

Ash received Pikachu from Professor Oak. Professor Oak is one of the first characters fans see in the amazing wide world of Pokémon, introducing himself with a quirky charm that holds him firmly in our hearts. In spite of his numerous appearances in the Pokémon series, only little is known about Professor Oak.

However, he might be more important in the series than fans might think. According to a theory, Professor Oak did not incidentally give Pikachu to Ash but had a reason behind it. He wanted Ash...

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Pokémon is the highest-grossing multimedia franchise in the world. Despite its ongoing success as a video game series, it's the corresponding anime that really helped Pokémon achieve international acclaim. The Pokémon anime has been running for more than 25 years with a staggering collection...

Ash's iconic journey to become a Pokémon Master is well-known around the world. But for someone with such lofty goals and ambition, Ash arguably doesn’t catch anywhere near as many Pokémon as he should. Having fewer Pokémon certainly makes it easier for Ash to properly bond with them, but he has still found himself in situations where he could have made new additions to his team.

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A majority of these situations have ended in Ash failing to catch Pokémon due to inexperience, impatience, or just bad luck. However, for all the times that Ash has tried and failed to catch a Pokémon, there have been occasions where he has decided against even attempting it.

Updated on June 28th, 2023 by Chelsea Steele: Throughout the years, Ash has encountered many incredible Pokémon. But despite having every opportunity to catch some of the best and strongest species,...

The Pokémon franchise has had a constant presence in entertainment since its inception back in the late 1990s. Nine generations have been introduced, covering numerous video game titles, and anime series. Ash and Pikachu's long journey through the anime may be over, but fans can look back on their adventures, not just in the series itself, but through the many accompanying movies.

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Pokémon released a new movie every year from 1998 through to 2020, an impressive feat of consistency in itself. Each movie serves as a spotlight for a generation's Legendary or Mythical Pokémon, from Mewtwo and Celebi, all the way to Volcanion and Zarude. These movies are typically outside the anime series' storyline, with the more recent few even occurring in alternate timelines. Yet Ash and Pikachu's presence throughout has made them still feel like classic Pokémon.

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