Pokémon: The First Movie
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 11/12/1999
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, Misty, Brock and several other Pokémon trainers travel to an island, under the pretence that they will be battling a superior Pokémon trainer, only to discover the genetically engineered Pokémon Mewtwo, created by a scientist for Giovanni of Team Rocket, is there and is planning to conquer the world with other cloned Pokémon.
Pokémon: The Movie 2000 - The Power of One
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 7/21/2000
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, Misty, and Tracey visit Shamouti Island where Ash is roped into a festival honoring Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres, all of whom are being captured by Lawrence III, a Pokémon Collector who also wants to capture the legendary Pokémon Lugia.
Pokémon 3: The Movie - Spell of the Unown
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 4/6/2001
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, Misty, and Brock try to retrieve Ash's mother from Molly Hale, a lonely little girl whose father has disappeared and is being taken care of by the Pokémon Unown who have created an illusion of the Legendary Pokémon Entei.
Pokémon 4Ever: Celebi - Voice of the Forest
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 10/11/2002
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, Misty, and Brock meet up with Sammy, a boy from 40 years in the past, and the Mythical Pokémon Celebi, who is being hunted down by the evil Iron-Masked Marauder of Team Rocket.
Pokémon Heroes: Latios and Latias
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 5/16/2003
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, Misty, and Brock's trip to the city of Alto Mare is interrupted when two thieves called Annie and Oakley try to steal the Soul Dew, a crystal that holds the essence of the Legendary Pokémon Latios and Latias, which is also required to keep the city safe.
Jirachi, Wish Maker
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 6/1/2004
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, May, Max, and Brock meet the Mythical Pokémon Jirachi, who wakes up one week every thousand years to grant a wish, and must save it from former Team Magma member Butler.
Destiny Deoxys
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 1/22/2005
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, May, Max, and Brock visit a city, only to find it under attack from the extraterrestrial Pokémon Deoxys and the Legendary Pokémon Rayquaza, all centered around a young boy named Tori.
Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 9/19/2006
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, May, Max, and Brock help an ancient Lucario discover the events that led up to his abandonment by a man revered as a hero while saving Pikachu, Meowth, and the Mythical Pokémon Mew from the dying Tree of World's Beginning.
Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 3/23/2007
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
A Pokémon Ranger entrusts May with the egg of the Mythical Pokémon Manaphy and with Ash, Brock, and Max keep him safe from the evil pirate Phantom to ensure that Manaphy's homeland is not destroyed.
The Rise of Darkrai
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 2/24/2008
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, Dawn, and Brock must figure out a way to save Alamos Town from the space and time warping powers of the two Legendary Pokémon Dialga and Palkia, and clear the name of a Darkrai whose foreboding nature has led the townspeople to believe it is involved in the destruction of the town.
Giratina & the Sky Warrior
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 2/13/2009
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, Dawn, and Brock help the Mythical Pokémon Shaymin return to the Gracidea Flower garden to participate in a flower bearing ceremony, all while Giratina and Dialga battle in the Pokémon world and in Giratina's Reverse World realm.
Arceus and the Jewel of Life
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 11/20/2009
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, Dawn, and Brock travel to Michina Town, where they discover the Mythical Pokémon Arceus is upset over the town betraying it years ago. When Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina cannot hold it back, the heroes are sent back in time to change the past and present.
Zoroark—Master of Illusions
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 2/5/2011
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, Dawn, and Brock arrive in Crown City for the Pokémon Baccer World Cup, but instead discover that a Zoroark under the control of a villain is causing havoc disguised as the Legendary Pokémon Entei, Raikou and Suicune. Zoroark's child Zorua asks for their help to save his mother from the evil Kodai and his Shuppet who seeks out Celebi and its ability to travel through time.
Black/White — Victini and Reshiram/Zekrom
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 12/10/2011
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, Iris, and Cilan travel to Eindoak Town to participate in a tournament, meeting the Mythical Pokémon Victini on the way. However, they instead discover they must stop Damon, a descendant of Eindoak's ancient People of the Vale, from using the Legendary Pokémon Zekrom or Reshiram to use the Dragon Force to restore the former glory of the Kingdom of Vale, only to realize it is out of control and could destroy the world.
Kyurem vs. the Sword of Justice
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 12/8/2012
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, Iris, and Cilan help the Mythical Pokémon Keldeo escape from the Legendary Pokémon Kyurem, who seeks to battle it after freezing its compatriates the Sacred Swordsmen Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion.
Genesect and the Legend Awakened
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 10/19/2013
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash, Iris, and Cilan visit New Tork City to enjoy its Pokémon Hills park, only to come under attack from a group of Genesect angry over losing their home. Ash, Iris, and Cilan are saved by Mewtwo, who wants to help the Genesect but also prevent them from destroying the city.
Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 11/8/2014
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
When the Mythical Pokémon Diancie cannot figure out how to make a new Heart Diamond to save her kingdom of Carbink subjects, she seeks out the Legendary Life Pokémon Xerneas for help, meeting Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie on the way, as they help her escape a group of jewel thieves and the unintentional awakening of the Legendary Destruction Pokémon Yveltal.
Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 12/19/2015
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
When Ash, Pikachu, and their friends visit a desert city by the sea, they meet the Mythical Pokémon Hoopa, who has the ability to summon things—including people and Pokémon—through its magic rings. After a scary incident, they learn a story about a brave hero who stopped the rampage of a terrifying Pokémon long ago. Now, the threat that has been bottled up for years is in danger of breaking loose again! Can Ash help his new friend overcome the darkness within...or will a dangerous secret erupt into a clash of legends?
Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 12/5/2016
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash and his friends encounter the Mythical Pokémon Volcanion 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 the artificial Mythical Pokémon Magearna, 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.
I Choose You!
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 11/25/2017
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash Ketchum from Pallet Town is 10 years old today. This means he is now old enough to become a Pokémon Trainer. Ash dreams big about the adventures he will experience after receiving his first Pokémon from Professor Oak.
The Power of Us
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 12/8/2018
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
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?
Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 2/27/2020
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
CGI animated remake of The First Movie: Mewtwo Strikes Back.
Secrets of the Jungle
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 10/8/2021
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
Ash and Pikachu encounter Koko, 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.
Detective Pikachu
Score: ★★★★☆
Release: 5/3/2019
Reflection:
Does this get a nostalgia bump? Yes.
A young man partners up with a talking Detective Pikachu to solve the mystery of his missing father.