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'''Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice''' (Japanese: '''キュレムVS聖剣士ケルディオ''' ''Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo'') is the second {{series|Best Wishes}} movie and the fifteenth [[Pokémon movie]] overall. It premiered in Japanese theaters on July 14, 2012. It premiered in the US on [[Cartoon Network]] in conjunction with [[YTV]] in Canada on December 8, 2012.<!--, and will premiere in the UK on [[CITV]] on December 12, 2012.-->
'''Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|劇場版|げきじょうばん}}ポケットモンスター　ベストウイッシュ　キュレム{{tt|VS|たい}}{{tt|聖剣士|せいけんし}}　ケルディオ''' ''Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! the Movie - Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo'') is the second ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' movie and the fifteenth [[Pokémon movie]] overall. It premiered in Japanese theaters on July 14, 2012. It premiered in {{pmin|the United States}} on {{wp|Cartoon Network}} in conjunction with {{wp|YTV (TV channel)|YTV}} in {{pmin|Canada}} on December 8, 2012, and premiered in {{pmin|the United Kingdom}} on {{wp|CITV}} on December 12, 2012.


The movie features {{p|Kyurem}} and its two alternate formes and the [[Swords of Justice]]: {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}} and {{p|Keldeo}}.
The movie features {{p|Kyurem}} and its two alternate formes and the [[Swords of Justice]]: {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, {{p|Virizion}}, and {{p|Keldeo}}.


In Japanese theaters, the movie was featured with the [[Pikachu shorts|Pikachu short]] [[PK24]].
In Japanese theaters, the movie was featured with the [[Pikachu short]] ''[[PK24|Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade]]''.


==Other posters and logos==
==Other posters and logos==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:M15 teaser poster.png|Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman
File:Pikachu the Movie 15 poster.png|''Pikachu the Movie 15th'' poster
File:M15 poster.png|Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo
File:M15 teaser poster.png|''Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman'' teaser poster
File:M15 poster alternate.png|Introducing Keldeo's Resolute form
File:M15 poster.png|Original ''Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo'' poster
File:M15 poster alternate.png|Japanese Resolute form poster
File:M15 DVD JP.png|Japanese DVD cover
File:M15 DVD JP.png|Japanese DVD cover
File:Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsmen logo.png|Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsmen logo
File:M15 English poster.png|English poster
File:Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo logo.png|Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo logo
File:Kyurem vs The Sword of Justice 3D packaging DVD Region 4.png|Australian alternate DVD cover
File:M15 Pikachu the Movie poster.png|Pikachu the Movie 15th poster
File:Pikachu and Keldeo M15.png|Keldeo and Pikachu in Japanese promotional artwork
File:Pikachu the Movie M15.png|Pikachu the Movie 15th logo
File:Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsmen logo.png|''Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsmen'' teaser logo
File:Pikachu and Keldeo M15.png|Keldeo and Pikachu in one of the artworks
File:Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman Keldeo logo.png|''Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo'' logo
File:M15 Logo English.png|English Logo for Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice
File:M15 Logo English.png|''Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice'' logo
File:M15 Title Screen.png|Title screen
File:Pikachu the Movie M15.png|''Pikachu the Movie 15th'' logo
</gallery>
</gallery>
{{Spoilers}}
==Blurb==
<!--http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-movies/movie-pokemon-the-movie-kyurem-vs-the-sword-of-justice-december-8th-2012/-->
<i>Ash and Pikachu, along with their friends Iris and Cilan, are on a train headed to the next stop on their journey. From the train, Ash spots an injured Pokémon—one he’s never seen before. He’s trying to figure out how he can help when the train is attacked by the Legendary Kyurem, a Dragon-type Pokémon with immense power! Ash and the others barely manage to escape the rampaging Kyurem’s attack, and as the dust settles, they turn their attention to the injured Pokémon. Their new acquaintance turns out to be the Mythical Pokémon Keldeo, and it’s on a mission to rescue its friends—Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, the Legendary Pokémon known as the Swords of Justice—from Kyurem’s icy clutches!
But Kyurem’s rampage isn’t over, and it’s drawing power from Reshiram and Zekrom, changing into Black Kyurem or White Kyurem to make its attacks even stronger! Why is Kyurem attacking Ash and his friends with such unrelenting fury? How will they be able to overcome this danger?
To protect its friends, to discover true power and genuine courage, and to preserve its bond with Ash and its companions, a hidden strength awakens within Keldeo...</i>


==Plot==
==Plot==
{{Spoilers}}
As the movie begins, the narrator gives an introduction about the Pokémon world before it cuts to a scene of {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}} in a battle with a {{g|Trainer}}'s {{p|Druddigon}}. He commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on the Druddigon. As the Thunderbolt hits, the scene changes to a grass field where {{OBP|Keldeo|M15}} is training with {{p|Virizion}}. It detects Virizion in the grass and uses {{m|Hydro Pump}}. As the scene progresses, and after Virizion {{m|Sacred Sword|draws its sword}}, Keldeo attempts to do the same thing but was unable to do so. It then uses its horn as the sword and clashes its horn with Virizion's sword. Later, the scene changes to rocky terrain where Keldeo trains with {{p|Terrakion}}. When Keldeo kicked, it sends Terrakion flying, and Terrakion crashes into a boulder, which falls onto it. It manages to lift that boulder with its strength and Sacred Sword. The two eventually clash weapons. Finally, the scene changes to a dead forest as Keldeo runs alongside {{p|Cobalion}}. A storm envelops the area and burns a few trees down in front of Keldeo. Cobalion notices Keldeo's actions and persistence and tells Keldeo that its actions are reckless. Keldeo exclaims that it wants to battle {{OBP|Kyurem|M15}} and when asked when it will be ready, Cobalion doesn't answer; instead, it draws its sword, and spars with Keldeo.
{{Incomplete synopsis}}
 
As the movie begins, the narrator gives an introduction about the Pokémon world before it cuts to a scene of {{Ash}} and his {{AP|Pikachu}} in a battle with a trainer's {{p|Druddigon}}. He commands Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on the Druddigon. As the Thunderbolt hits, the scene changes to a grass field where {{OBP|Keldeo|M15}} is training with {{p|Virizion}}. It detects Virizion in the grass and uses {{m|Hydro Pump}}. As the scene progresses, and after Virizion {{m|Sacred Sword|draws its sword}}, Keldeo attempts to do the same thing, but was unable to do so. It then uses its horn as the sword, and clashes its horn with Virizion's sword. Later, the scene changes to rocky terrain where Keldeo trains with {{p|Terrakion}}. When Keldeo kicked, it sends Terrakion flying, and Terrakion crashes into a boulder, which falls onto it. It manages to lift that boulder with its strength and Sacred Sword. The two eventually clash weapons. Finally, the scene changes to a dead forest as Keldeo runs alongside {{p|Cobalion}}. A storm envelops the area and burns a few trees down in front of Keldeo. Cobalion notices Keldeo's actions and persistence and tells Keldeo that its actions are reckless. Keldeo exclaims that it wants to battle {{OBP|Kyurem|M15}} and when asked when it will be ready, Cobalion doesn't answer; instead, it draws its sword, and spars with Keldeo.
The scene changes to a flowing stream, where the three Swords of Justice ask themselves whether Keldeo is ready to fight Kyurem. According to Cobalion, Keldeo hasn't fully learned the weight of the sword and is not ready yet. Keldeo overhears them and tries to convince them, but to no avail. While the Swords of Justice sleep, Keldeo sneaks out and heads to [[Full Court]], where Kyurem resides. Eventually the three notice, and so they left to search for Keldeo. When Keldeo arrives, it challenges Kyurem to battle, which the Boundary Pokémon accepts. When the {{OBP|Swords of Justice|M15}} arrive, the two are already in battle. During the fight, Kyurem breaks off Keldeo's horn with {{m|Shadow Claw}}, causing the Colt Pokémon to become paralyzed with fear. Cobalion says not to interfere, but Terrakion attempts to stop the fight to save Keldeo. This aggravates Kyurem, who shifts into White Kyurem and {{status|Freeze|freezes}} the trio, to prevent further interference. Noticing its friends frozen, Keldeo is overcome with fear and flees from the battle. Kyurem, furious, angrily declares that their battle is not yet over...
 
Meanwhile, Ash and {{ashfr}} are on their journey, boarding a train that leads to a city. {{AP|Oshawott}}, Pikachu, and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} are playing in the train car, later joined by {{AP|Scraggy}}. The train stops at [[Windy Station]]. Cilan notices a stall selling {{p|Darumaka}} lunch boxes and gets some for the group, along with water bottles and {{b|Oran}} Berry Pops. Ash has to carry the lunch boxes, yet he trips over Scraggy, sending the boxes flying. Fortunately, the trio's Pokémon and {{an|Iris}} manage to catch the lunch boxes. As they all board, they accidentally leave Scraggy in the station just as the train leaves, and notice he is trying to run for it. Ash urges him to jump on, but the Shedding Pokémon can't muster the strength to do so, so Ash commands {{AP|Snivy}} to fetch him with {{m|Vine Whip}}. She manages to catch him and bring him in, but suddenly, a Pokémon slips on the mountain, landing on top of the train. Pikachu notices and tells the rest to follow him. It was Keldeo, injured from its previous battle. As Ash and his friends find it, it warns them about Kyurem. Suddenly, Kyurem leaps onto the train and attacks the group, and soon was forced to jump off the train when the train enters a tunnel. Later on, they move to a cargo area of the train, where Iris tells the group about the legend of Kyurem, which she learned from the [[Village of Dragons]]' {{OBP|elder|Village of Dragons}}.
 
The train arrives at [[Roshan City]] and the group visits the Pokémon Center there so Keldeo can be treated. [[Nurse Joy]] identifies the Colt Pokémon to the group, and tells them the {{DL|Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|Generation V|legend}} of the [[Swords of Justice]]. She mentions that according to this legend, the three arrived at a forest plagued by flames from a war between human factions. Terrakion shaped an escape route into the earth, Virizion used its speed to shield the fleeing Pokémon, and Cobalion escorted the Pokémon to safety. Within the ashes of the now burned-down forest, they found a lone Pokémon—Keldeo—that they took in as their own. Keldeo is training to be a Sword of Justice.
 
Later, when Keldeo has been healed (except for its horn), it walks outside the Pokémon Center with Ash and his friends. Iris expresses relief on Keldeo's recovery. Ash and his friends introduce themselves and Ash asks Keldeo what happened. While a {{p|Liepard}} and a {{p|Herdier}} battle on a nearby battlefield, Keldeo tells them what it did before it met them. It also reveals that to become a Sword of Justice, one has to defeat Kyurem. After telling them how it ran away, Keldeo douses its head under a pipe. Keldeo speculates that Kyurem is probably furious, and Ash realizes that that's why Kyurem attacked them. Ash questions it, asking it if it's scared. He says that Keldeo shouldn't be scared just because it lost, which angers Keldeo. It vows to rescue the Swords of Justice right then. Ash and his friends agree and promise to go with Keldeo. First, they eat from the Darumaka lunch boxes. Ash and Keldeo eat quickly and simultaneously choke, which makes Iris call both Ash and Keldeo "little kids".
 
Meanwhile, at the harbor, the water freezes over. As an army of {{p|Cryogonal}} surround the area, Kyurem bursts out of the frozen lake. The Cryogonal head into the city, with Kyurem following and turning into White Kyurem. The transformation triggers another flashback of the elder showing Iris Kyurem's White Form, along with Black Kyurem. As Ash and his friends walk, the air suddenly becomes cold and the waterfall next to them freezes. Kyurem's Cryogonal army show up and attack them. The group flees, with White Kyurem and the Cryogonal in pursuit. Pikachu uses {{m|Thunderbolt}} on Kyurem, prompting it to turn into Black Kyurem and retaliate with {{m|Dragon Pulse}}. Kyurem then heads to the top of the city's tallest tower. Pikachu repels the Cryogonal with {{m|Iron Tail}} and {{m|Electro Ball}}, and as more arrive to surround them, Keldeo flies away with Hydro Pump with Ash and Pikachu holding on tight. With the Cryogonal in hot pursuit, Ash, Pikachu and Keldeo head towards a bridge where Iris and Cilan are. The Cryogonal use {{m|Ice Beam}} to freeze the river. Ash sends out {{AP|Boldore}} to ride across the ice with Keldeo and escape.
 
The group retreats into the subway tunnels. Cilan tries to open the first door, but it's locked, so Keldeo kicks it open. As they walk through the tunnel, Ash says he's kinda hungry, to which Iris calls him a kid. Keldeo asks if there are any lunch boxes left, further unamusing Iris. They come to another door, which Keldeo attempts to break open again. However, Iris stops the Colt Pokémon and pushes it open, remarking that some doors are open. They arrive at the subway station filled with train cars and other vehicles from the past. Spotting a blimp, Iris gets an idea. The Cryogonal enter through the subway tunnels, and pursue the blimp that is piloted by Iris. Ash, Cilan and Keldeo use a train car to exit the city. Keldeo thinks about Iris' plan to use herself as a diversion so they can escape. Iris teases the duped Cryogonal just as Black Kyurem arrives ad freezes the blimp with cold air, causing it to plummet towards the nearby lake. The Cryogonal then go to where Ash and Cilan went, going after another moving train car piloted by Cilan and powered by {{TP|Cilan|Stunfisk}}. Ash and Keldeo hide behind a hut and retreat into the forest. All the while, Keldeo thinks about Iris and Cilan, while also thinking about the Swords of Justice raising their Sacred Swords to the air and delivering their oath. Ash asks Keldeo what the Swords of Justice are like, and the Colt Pokemon says that Terrakion is the toughest Pokémon he knows, nice and funny too. Keldeo says that Virizion is calm, smart, and the fastest of the three. Finally, Keldeo gets to Cobalion, the leader of the trio, who is stern in his training and says things he doesn't always understand.
 
Kyurem's Cryogonal are still chasing after Cilan, who sends out {{TP|Cilan|Crustle}} and has it use {{m|Rock Wrecker}} as soon as they enter the tunnel. However, their train car gets frozen by cold air from Black Kyurem. The Boundary Pokémon and its Cryogonal army head out after realizing they've been tricked again. As Keldeo and Ash continue their walk, Keldeo asks Ash why he is helping him if they just met, and Ash says they are friends. They eventually arrive at Full Court, just as White Kyurem and the Cryogonal return. Kyurem lets out a fearsome roar, which frightens Keldeo and reminds him of how his horn was broken off in their last battle. Ash remains determined, but Keldeo backs up, trembling in fear, and admitting that he lied to Kyurem about being a Sword of Justice. Ash tells Keldeo not to worry, going in with Pikachu to handle things themselves. Keldeo tries to go with them, but his fear once again gets the better of him.


The scene changes to a flowing stream, where the three Swords of Justice ask themselves whether Keldeo is ready to fight Kyurem. According to Cobalion, Keldeo hasn't fully learned the weight of the sword, and is not ready yet. Keldeo overhears them and tries to convince them, but to no avail. While the Swords of Justice slept, Keldeo sneaks out and heads to [[Full Court]], where Kyurem resides. Eventually the three notice, and so they left to search for Keldeo. When Keldeo arrives, it challenges Kyurem to battle, which the Boundary Pokémon accepts. When the {{OBP|Swords of Justice|M15}} arrive, the two are already in battle. During the fight, Kyurem breaks off Keldeo's horn with {{m|Shadow Claw}}, causing the Colt Pokémon to become paralyzed with fear. Terrakion attempts to stop the fight to save Keldeo, but Cobalion tells it not to interfere. This aggravates Kyurem, who shifts into White Kyurem and {{status|Freeze|freezes}} the trio, to prevent further interference. Noticing its friends frozen, Keldeo is overcome with fear and flees from the battle. Kyurem, furious, angrily declares that their battle is not yet over...
As Iris meets up with Cilan, Ash looks for the Swords of Justice. The sun rises, revealing the trio still frozen. Ash sends out Boldore and {{AP|Pignite}}, having them and Pikachu use {{m|Flamethrower}}, {{m|Rock Smash}} and Iron Tail. Ash also tries to break the trio free with a pipe, but all their efforts are halted by the arrival of Kyurem. The Boundary Pokémon tells Ash to leave, but he still tries to free the Swords of Justice. Kyurem uses Dragon Pulse, but Keldeo arrives and interferes with {{m|Focus Blast}}. Ash tells Keldeo that he knew he'd come, and Keldeo is glad that Ash believed in him. The Colt Pokémon then admits to Kyurem that he lied before about being a Sword of Justice. Kyurem comes out and says that he knew all along, wanting to finish their battle. Keldeo finds himself trembling again, but Ash reassures him that he's going to be a Sword of Justice. Keldeo realizes that he has never been alone. Refusing to run this time, Keldeo turns into his Resolute Form, just as Iris and Cilan join up with Ash. The two battle until Kyurem eventually gains the upper hand on Keldeo, using Ice Beam to freeze his leg. Kyurem turns into Black Kyurem and charges up for {{m|Freeze Shock}}. Ash and Pikachu try to stop the Boundary Pokémon with Thunderbolt, but Keldeo fires a warning Focus Blast at them, wanting to keep fighting on. Breaking out of the ice with Hydro Pump, Keldeo uses {{m|Double Team}} and Focus Blast, the impact of the attack colliding with Kyurem's Freeze Shock freeing the Swords of Justice. The trio praise Ash and his friends and thank them for saving Keldeo. Keldeo continues the fight against Kyurem, but quickly starts running out of steam as the Boundary Pokémon knocks him back with Shadow Claw. Iris begs the Swords of Justice to step in, but they insist that this is Keldeo's battle, not theirs. Keldeo doesn't give in, avoiding Kyurem's attacks while remembering the advice given to him by the Swords of Justice. Keldeo uses Focus Blast and rams into the attack increase its impact on Kyurem, throwing it out of the arena.  


Meanwhile, Ash and the group are on their journey, boarding a train that leads to a city. {{AP|Oshawott}}, Pikachu, and {{TP|Iris|Axew}} are playing in the train car, later joined by {{AP|Scraggy}}. The train stops at [[Windy Station]]. Cilan notices a stall selling {{p|Darumaka}} lunch boxes and gets some for the group, along with water bottles and {{b|Oran}} Berry Pops. Ash had to carry the lunch boxes, yet he trips over Scraggy, sending the boxes flying. Fortunately, the trio's Pokémon and {{an|Iris}} manage to catch the lunch boxes. As they all board, they accidentally left Scraggy in the station just as the train leaves, and notice he was trying to run for it. Ash urges him to jump on, but the Shedding Pokémon couldn't muster the strength to do so, so Ash commands {{AP|Snivy}} to fetch him with {{m|Vine Whip}}. She manages to catch him and bring him in, but suddenly, a Pokémon slips on the mountain, landing on top of the train. Pikachu notices, and tells the rest to follow him. It was Keldeo, injured from its previous battle. As Ash and his friends find it, it warns them about Kyurem. Suddenly, Kyurem leaps onto the train and attacks the group, and soon was forced to jump off the train when the train enters a tunnel. Later on, they move to a cargo area of the train, where Iris tells the group about the legend of Kyurem, which she learned from the [[Village of Dragons]]' [[Elder]].
The Swords of Justice praise Keldeo's progress, knowing all he needs to do now is use his Sword. Black Kyurem arrives and uses Freeze Shock, which freezes Keldeo. While encased in the ice, Keldeo starts glowing bright yellow and bursts out using {{m|Secret Sword}}. He gains the upper hand over Kyurem using this move, countering its Dragon Pulse as the Boundary Pokémon praises Keldeo's true power. Keldeo and Kyurem meet each other with Freeze Shock and Focus Blast. The Freeze Shock suddenly heads towards Ash, Iris and Cilan, but Keldeo jumps in from of them and slices the attack in half with a massive Secret Sword. However, the explosion causes the Colt Pokémon heavy damage as he falls over. Kyurem suddenly stops the fight, having seen that Keldeo protected his new friends rather than claiming victory, saying that he has a fine Sword. As Kyurem walks off, Keldeo changes back to his normal form, his horn restored. Cobalion, having seen Keldeo's desire to protect Ash and his friends, tells Keldeo that he now knows the true weight of the Sword. Suddenly, the steel beams start collapsing, so the group retreats. White Kyurem uses {{m|Ice Burn}} to freeze all the falling debris.  


The train arrives at [[Roshan City]] and the group visit the Pokémon Center there so Keldeo can be treated. [[Nurse Joy]] identifies the Colt Pokémon to the group, and tells them the [[Myths and legends involving legendary Pokémon#Generation V|legend]] of the [[Swords of Justice]]. She mentions that according to this legend, the three arrived at a forest plagued by flames from a war between human factions. Terrakion shaped an escape route into the earth, Virizion used its speed to shield the fleeing Pokémon, and Cobalion escorted the Pokémon to safety. Within the ashes of the now burned-down forest, they found a lone Pokémon--Keldeo--that they took in as their own.
The Swords of Justice congratulate Keldeo on becoming one of them, as do Ash and his friends. With that, the Swords of Justice recite their oath, this time with Keldeo joining them in his Resolute Form.


==Featured Pokémon==
==Featured Pokémon==
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* {{p|Keldeo}}
* {{p|Keldeo}}


==Debuts==
==Major events==
* {{p|Porygon2}}
{{animeevents|BW}}
* {{p|Porygon-Z}}
 
* {{p|Ferrothorn}}
===Debuts===
* {{p|Vullaby}}
* {{p|Porygon2}}{{tt|*|Cameo in intro sequence}}
* {{p|Zweilous}}
* {{p|Porygon-Z}}{{tt|*|Cameo in intro sequence}}
* {{p|Ferrothorn}}{{tt|*|Cameo in intro sequence}}
* {{p|Vullaby}}{{tt|*|Cameo in intro sequence}}
* {{p|Zweilous}}{{tt|*|Cameo in intro sequence}}
* {{p|Kyurem}}
* {{p|Kyurem}}
* {{p|Cobalion}}
* {{p|Cobalion}}
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==Characters==
==Characters==
===Human===
===Humans===
* {{Ash}}
* {{Ash}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Iris}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* {{an|Cilan}}
* [[Jessie]]
* [[Jessie]] (cameo)
* [[James]]
* [[James]] (cameo)
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Malin]]
* [[Malin]]
* [[Elder]] (flashback)
* {{OBP|Mimi|M15}}
* {{OBP|Elder|Village of Dragons}} (flashback)
* [[Max]] (Japanese version only)
* [[Lawrence III]] (Japanese version only)
* [[Molly Hale]] (Japanese version only)
* [[Oakley]] (Japanese version only)
* [[Butler]] (Japanese version only)
* [[Tory Lund]] (Japanese version only)
* [[Alice]] (Japanese version only)
* [[The Phantom]] (Japanese version only)
* [[Newton Graceland]] (Japanese version only)
* [[Grings Kodai]] (Japanese version only)
* [[Kanata and Misaki]]
* [[Mother and daughter]]
* [[Mother and daughter]]
* {{un|Kanata}}
* [[Misaki]]
* Station attendant
* Station attendant


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ({{OP|Ash|Pikachu}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}}; cameo)
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Axew}} ({{OP|Iris|Axew}})
* {{p|Meowth}} ({{TRM}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Oshawott}} ({{OP|Ash|Oshawott}})
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})
* {{p|Pignite}} ({{OP|Ash|Pignite}})
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* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Audino}} ({{OP|Nurse Joy|Audino}})
* {{p|Vanillite}} ([[Malin]]'s)
* {{p|Vanillite}} ([[Malin]]'s)
* {{p|Liepard}} ([[Misaki]]'s)
* {{p|Herdier}} ({{un|Kanata}}'s)
* {{p|Kyurem}} ([[Kyurem (M15)|wild]])
* {{p|Kyurem}} ([[Kyurem (M15)|wild]])
* {{p|Keldeo}} ([[Keldeo (M15)|wild]])
* {{p|Keldeo}} ([[Keldeo (M15)|wild]])
* {{p|Cobalion}} ([[Swords of Justice (M15)|wild]])
* {{p|Cobalion}} ([[Swords of Justice (M15)|wild]])
* {{p|Terrakion}} ([[Swords of Justice (M15)|wild]])
* {{p|Terrakion}} ([[Swords of Justice (M15)|wild]])
* {{p|Virizion}} ([[Swords of Justice (M15)|wild]])
* {{p|Virizion}} ([[Swords of Justice (M15)|wild]])
* {{p|Cryogonal}} (multiple)
* {{p|Cryogonal}} (multiple)
* {{p|Druddigon}}
* {{p|Druddigon}}
* {{p|Liepard}} ([[Misaki]]'s)
* {{p|Herdier}} ({{un|Kanata}}'s)
* {{p|Tympole}} (multiple)
* {{p|Tympole}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)
* {{p|Pidove}} (multiple)
* {{p|Minccino}}  
* {{p|Minccino}}
* {{p|Deerling}} (Summer Form, multiple)
* {{p|Deerling}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Deerling|Summer Form}}; multiple)
* {{p|Sawsbuck}} (Summer Form, multiple)
* {{p|Sawsbuck}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Sawsbuck|Summer Form}}; multiple)
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* {{p|Bouffalant}} (multiple)
* {{p|Bouffalant}} (multiple)
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* {{p|Whimsicott}} (multiple)
* {{p|Whimsicott}} (multiple)
* {{p|Cubchoo}}
* {{p|Cubchoo}}
* {{p|Basculin}} (Blue-Striped; multiple)
* {{p|Basculin}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Basculin|Blue-Striped}}; multiple)


====Pokémon in the Swords of Justice legend====
====Pokémon in the Swords of Justice legend====
* {{p|Deerling}} (Spring, Summer and Autumn Forms, multiple)
* {{p|Deerling}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Deerling|Spring, Summer and Autumn Forms}}; multiple)
* {{P|Sawsbuck}} (Summer and Autumn Forms, multiple)
* {{P|Sawsbuck}} ({{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Sawsbuck|Summer and Autumn Forms}}; multiple)
* {{p|Darumaka}}
* {{p|Darumaka}}
* {{p|Petilil}} (multiple)
* {{p|Petilil}} (multiple)
* {{p|Lilligant}}  
* {{p|Lilligant}}
* {{p|Minccino}} (multiple)
* {{p|Minccino}} (multiple)
* {{p|Cinccino}}  
* {{p|Cinccino}}
* {{p|Cottonee}}
* {{p|Cottonee}}
* {{p|Patrat}} (multiple)
* {{p|Patrat}} (multiple)
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* {{p|Tranquill}} (multiple)
* {{p|Tranquill}} (multiple)
* {{p|Blitzle}} (multiple)
* {{p|Blitzle}} (multiple)
* {{p|Zebstrika}}  
* {{p|Zebstrika}}
* {{p|Palpitoad}} (multiple)
* {{p|Palpitoad}} (multiple)
* {{p|Seismitoad}}
* {{p|Seismitoad}}
* {{p|Sewaddle}} (multiple)
* {{p|Sewaddle}} (multiple)
* {{p|Swadloon}} (multiple)
* {{p|Swadloon}} (multiple)
* {{p|Leavanny}}  
* {{p|Leavanny}}
* {{p|Purrloin}}
* {{p|Purrloin}}
* {{p|Liepard}}
* {{p|Liepard}}
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* {{p|Venipede}}
* {{p|Venipede}}
* {{p|Whirlipede}}
* {{p|Whirlipede}}
* {{p|Scolipede}}  
* {{p|Scolipede}}
* {{p|Heatmor}}
* {{p|Heatmor}}
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====Opening title (Japanese version only)====
* {{p|Charizard}} ({{OP|Ash|Charizard}})
* {{p|Swellow}} ({{OP|Ash|Swellow}})
* {{p|Staravia}} ({{OP|Ash|Staravia}})
* {{p|Piplup}} ({{OP|Dawn|Piplup}})
* {{p|Mewtwo}} ({{OBP|Mewtwo|M01|M01}})
* {{p|Mew}} ({{mov|Mew|movie|1}})
* {{p|Pikachu}} ([[Pikachutwo]])
* {{p|Zapdos}} ({{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Zapdos|movie}})
* {{p|Articuno}} ({{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Articuno|movie}})
* {{p|Moltres}} ({{DL|Legendary birds (M02)|Moltres|movie}})
* {{p|Entei}} ({{mov|Entei|illusion created by the Unown|3}})
* {{p|Celebi}} ({{mov|Celebi|wild|4}})
* {{p|Latios}} ({{mov|Latios|anime|5}})
* {{p|Latias}} ({{mov|Latias|anime|5}})
* {{p|Jirachi}} ({{mov|Jirachi|movie|6}})
* {{p|Groudon}} ([[Meta Groudon]])
* {{p|Rayquaza}} ({{mov|Rayquaza|movie|7}})
* {{p|Deoxys}} ({{mov|Deoxys|movie|7}})
* {{p|Lucario}} ({{mov|Lucario|movie|8}})
* {{p|Mew}} ({{mov|Mew|movie|8}})
* {{p|Manaphy}} ({{mov|Manaphy|movie|9}})
* {{p|Dialga}} ({{mov|Dialga|movie}})
* {{p|Palkia}} ({{mov|Palkia|movie}})
* {{p|Shaymin}} ({{mov|Shaymin|movie|11}}; {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Shaymin|Sky Forme and Land Forme}})
* {{p|Pichu}} ([[Spiky-eared Pichu]])
* {{p|Zorua}} ({{mov|Zorua|wild|13}})
* {{p|Zoroark}} ({{mov|Zoroark|wild|13}})
* {{p|Suicune}} ({{mov|Legendary beasts|Shiny|13}})
* {{p|Victini}} ({{mov|Victini|wild|14}})
* {{p|Zekrom}} ({{mov|Zekrom|wild|14}})
* {{p|Reshiram}} ({{mov|Reshiram|wild|14}})


====Intro====
====Intro====
 
Additionally, every single species of Pokémon discovered prior to [[Generation VI]] (including the infamous {{p|Porygon}} evolutionary line, and excluding {{p|Genesect}}) makes a cameo appearance in the intro sequence of the film.
Every single species of Pokémon discovered prior to [[Generation V]] (besides {{p|Genesect}}) makes an appearance in the intro sequence to the film.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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{{cast|Unova2|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
{{cast|Unova2|Ash Ketchum|disp=Ash|Sarah Natochenny|Satoshi|Rica Matsumoto|サトシ|松本梨香|top=yes}}
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{{cast|Unova2|Iris's Axew|disp=Axew|Kayzie Rogers|Kibago|Minami Tsuda|キバゴ|津田美波}}
{{cast|Unova2|Iris's Axew|disp=Axew|Kayzie Rogers|Kibago|Minami Tsuda|キバゴ|津田美波}}
{{cast|Unova2|Cilan (anime)|disp=Cilan|Jason Griffith|Dent|Mamoru Miyano|デント|宮野 真守}}
{{cast|Unova2|Cilan (anime)|disp=Cilan|Jason Griffith|Dent|Mamoru Miyano|デント|宮野 真守}}
{{cast|Unova2|Nurse Joy|Alyson Rosenfeld|Joy|Chika Fujimura|ジョーイ |藤村知可}}
{{cast|Unova2|Nurse Joy|Alyson Leigh Rosenfeld{{!}}Alyson Rosenfeld|Joy|Chika Fujimura|ジョーイ |藤村知可}}
{{cast|Unova2|Station attendant||Station attendant|Kenta Miyake|駅員|三宅健太}}
{{cast|Unova2|M15#Characters|disp=Station attendant|none|Station attendant|Kenta Miyake|駅員|三宅健太}}
{{cast|Unova2|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
{{cast|Unova2|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|}}
{{cast|Unova2|Ash's Oshawott|disp=Oshawott|Lisa Ortiz|Mijumaru|Misato Fukuen|ミジュマル|福圓美里|top=yes}}
{{cast|Unova2|Ash's Oshawott|disp=Oshawott|Lisa Ortiz|Mijumaru|Misato Fukuen|ミジュマル|福圓美里|}}
{{cast|Unova2|Ash's Pignite|disp=Pignite|Marc Thompson|Chaoboo|Wasabi Mizuta|チャオブー|水田わさび}}
{{cast|Unova2|Ash's Pignite|disp=Pignite|Marc Thompson|Chaoboo|Wasabi Mizuta|チャオブー|水田わさび}}
{{cast|Unova2|Ash's Snivy|disp=Snivy|Michele Knotz|Tsutarja|Megumi Hayashibara|ツタージャ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Unova2|Ash's Snivy|disp=Snivy|Michele Knotz|Tsutarja|Megumi Hayashibara|ツタージャ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Unova2|Ash's Scraggy|disp=Scraggy|Jason Griffith|Zuruggu|Akeno Watanabe|ズルッグ|渡辺明乃}}
{{cast|Unova2|Ash's Scraggy|disp=Scraggy|Jason Griffith|Zuruggu|Akeno Watanabe|ズルッグ|渡辺明乃}}
{{cast|Unova2|Iris's Emolga|disp=Emolga|Mika Kanai|Emonga|Mika Kanai|エモンガ|かないみか}}
{{cast|Unova2|Iris's Emolga|disp=Emolga|Mika Kanai|Emonga|Mika Kanai|エモンガ|かないみか}}
{{cast|Unova2|Cilan's Crustle|disp=Crustle|Tom Wayland|Iwapalace|Shin'ichirō Miki|イワパレス|三木眞一郎|bottom=yes}}
{{cast|Unova2|Cilan's Crustle|disp=Crustle|Tom Wayland|Iwapalace|Shin-ichiro Miki|イワパレス|三木眞一郎|bottom=yes}}
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! colspan=6 | {{color|FFF|Special appearances by}}
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{{cast|Unova2|Malin|Erica Schroeder|Marin|Rola|マリン|ローラ|top=yes}}
{{cast|Unova2|Malin|Erica Schroeder|Marin|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Rola|マリン|ローラ|top=yes}}
{{cast|Unova2|Keldeo (M15)|disp=Keldeo|Vic Mignogna|Keldeo|Shōko Nakagawa|ケルディオ|中川翔子}}
{{cast|Unova2|Keldeo (M15)|disp=Keldeo|Vic Mignogna|Keldeo|Shōko Nakagawa|ケルディオ|中川翔子}}
{{cast|Unova2|Swords of Justice#Cobalion|disp=Cobalion|H.D. Quinn|Cobalon|Kōichi Yamadera|コバルオン|山寺宏一}}
{{cast|Unova2|Swords of Justice#Cobalion|disp=Cobalion|H.D. Quinn|Cobalon|Kōichi Yamadera|コバルオン|山寺宏一}}
{{cast|Unova2|Swords of Justice#Virizion|disp=Virizion|Emily Williams|Virizion|Takako Honda|ビリジオン|本田貴子}}
{{cast|Unova2|Swords of Justice#Virizion|disp=Virizion|Emily Williams|Virizion|Takako Honda|ビリジオン|本田貴子}}
{{cast|Unova2|Swords of Justice#Terrakion|disp=Terrakion|Henry Carr|Terrakion|Hiroki Yasumoto|テラキオン|安元洋貴}}
{{cast|Unova2|Swords of Justice#Terrakion|disp=Terrakion|List of English voice actors{{!}}Henry Carr|Terrakion|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Hiroki Yasumoto|テラキオン|安元洋貴}}
{{cast|Unova2|Kyurem (M15)|disp=Kyurem|Marc Thompson|Kyurem|Katsumi Takahashi|キュレム|高橋克実|bottom=yes}}
{{cast|Unova2|Kyurem (M15)|disp=Kyurem|Marc Thompson|Kyurem|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Katsumi Takahashi|キュレム|高橋克実|bottom=yes}}
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==Events==
==Events==
[[File:Keldeo event art.png|thumb|150px|right|Keldeo Event artwork]]
[[File:Keldeo event art.png|thumb|150px|right|Keldeo event artwork]]
===Pre-order distribution===
===Pre-order distribution===
In Japan, [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Shokotan Keldeo|Keldeo]] was distributed to players who pre-ordered tickets to see the film. The same Keldeo was distributed over infrared in Taiwan from September 20 to October, 20 2012.
In Japan, [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Shokotan Keldeo|Keldeo]] was distributed via [[DS Wireless Communications|local wireless]] at [[Pokémon Center (store)|Pokémon Center stores]] from June 23 to August 31, 2012 to players who pre-ordered tickets to see the film.
 
In Taiwan, it was distributed via local wireless from September 20 to October 20, 2012.
 
===Movie distributions===
[[File:M15 Meloetta distribution artwork.png|150px|left|thumb|Meloetta distribution artwork]]
In Japan, [[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Movie Meloetta|Meloetta]] was distributed via [[infrared]] at theaters which screened the movie across Japan, which occurred from July 14 to September 30, 2012 and during a pre-release event on July 1, 2012.
 
In Taiwan, it was distributed via infrared at {{wp|Showtime Cinemas}} on October 5, 2012.
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==Trailers==
===English===
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====Sneak-peek videos====
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===Movie Distributions===
==Manga adaptation==
[[File:Meloetta Movie Distribution Art.png|thumb|150px|left|Meloetta distribution artwork]]
{{main|Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice (manga)}}
[[List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation V#Movie Meloetta|Meloetta]] was distributed at theaters which screened the movie across Japan. The same event was held in Taiwan at {{wp|Showtime Cinemas}} on October 5, 2012.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This is the fourth consecutive film in which {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} do not encounter {{TRT}}. It is also the first movie in which [[Jessie]], [[James]] and {{MTR}} do not have speaking roles, only making brief cameo appearances in the introduction, credits and one scene during the actual story.
* This {{pkmn|movie}} was released between [[BW087]] and [[BW088]] in Japan. However, it chronologically takes place sometime before the aforementioned episodes, as {{an|Dawn}} was in {{Ash}}'s {{ashfr|group}} at that point, and they were also accompanied by {{an|Meloetta}}. This arc cannot be interrupted, therefore it must take place some time before [[BW082]], which was when Meloetta started following Ash and his friends or after [[BW097]] when Meloetta left the group.
* Despite being released during ''Best Wishes! Season 2'', this film does not feature any pre-[[Generation V]] Pokémon other than {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Meowth}} outside of the "Pokémon World" intro scene.
* This is the fourth consecutive movie in which Ash and his friends do not encounter {{TRT}}.
** Despite this, the cameo of {{p|Porygon2}} and {{p|Porygon-Z}} in the intro marks the appearance of all pre-Generation V Pokémon in the anime.
** This is also the only movie in which [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} do not have speaking roles. Instead, they only make brief cameo appearances in the introduction, ending credits, and small scenes during the actual story.
* This movie features a total of five {{pkmn2|talking}} [[legendary Pokémon]], more than any previous movie.
* Despite being released during ''Best Wishes! Season 2'', this movie does not feature any pre-[[Generation V]] Pokémon other than {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Meowth}}, outside of the "Pokémon World" intro scene.
* In Australia and New Zealand, this film received a theatrical release and special screenings were held at selected Hoyts Cinemas for two consecutive weekends; February 16 and 17, February 23 and 24.
** The cameo of {{p|Porygon2}} and {{p|Porygon-Z}} in the intro marks the appearance of all pre-Generation V Pokémon in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.
* Kyurem was able to freeze the three Swords of Justice with {{m|Ice Burn}}, and Keldeo with {{m|Freeze Shock}}, while in games these moves cause {{status|burn}} and {{status|paralysis}}, respectively.
** The intro also marks the first animated series appearances of {{p|Jynx}} and {{p|Kadabra}} since ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''.
* In {{pmin|Australia}} and {{pmin|New Zealand}}, this movie received a theatrical release, and special screenings were held at selected Hoyts Cinemas for two consecutive weekends; February 16 and 17, and February 23 and 24.
* This movie is the first since ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' to have [[PK24|a Pikachu short]] distributed alongside it.
* With a length of 72 minutes, this is the shortest of all the Pokémon movies to date.
* The {{p|Darumaka}} boxed lunches seen in this movie later reappear in ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', being eaten by [[James's Morpeko]].
 
===Errors===
* Kyurem was able to freeze the three Swords of Justice with {{m|Ice Burn}}, and Keldeo with {{m|Freeze Shock}}. This is inconsistent with the Pokémon games, as Ice Burn and Freeze Shock cause {{status|burn}} and {{status|paralysis}}, respectively.
* In the {{pmin|Poland|Polish}} dub, during the first half of the movie, the Swords of Justice are called the "''Swords of Destiny''."


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* Cartoon Network and YTV's airing of this film uses a shorter cut provided by TPCi. A number of scenes are either excluded or rearranged in order to reduce the film's running time.
[[File:Movie15Title.png|thumb|300px|Opening title montage]]
** The title card sequence is moved to immediately after the World of Pokémon segment, while the scenes of Keldeo training and battling Kyurem for the first time - which are before the title card in the original cut - are moved to after it.
* In the Japanese version, during the opening title sequence, the number 15 is created using snapshots from the previous fourteen movies; this is omitted in the dub.
* [[Be an Arrow!]] is replaced by [[Rival Destinies]] as the opening theme.
* Cartoon Network and YTV's airing of this movie uses a shorter cut provided by [[The Pokémon Company International]]. A number of scenes are either excluded or rearranged in order to reduce the movie's running time.
** The [[title card]] sequence is moved to immediately after the "World of Pokémon" segment, while the scenes of Keldeo training and battling Kyurem for the first time &ndash; which are before the title card in the original cut &ndash; are moved to after it.
** The battle between {{un|Kanata}} and [[Misaki]] is mostly cut out, leaving only a shot of them in the background.
** The battle between {{un|Kanata}} and [[Misaki]] is mostly cut out, leaving only a shot of them in the background.
** All scenes from the ending credits are removed, leaving absent events such as the blimp being returned to the museum. The edited credit roll simply plays the credits over a black background and uses a brief instrumental song.
** All scenes from the ending credits are removed, leaving absent events such as the blimp being returned to the museum. The edited credit roll simply plays the credits over a black background and uses a brief instrumental song.
 
* [[Memories]] is replaced by [[It's All Inside of You]] as the ending theme.
===Errors===


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==Related articles==
* [[Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice (manga)]]


==External links==
==External links==
*[http://www.pokemon-movie.jp Japanese movie website]
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*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie Pokemon.co.jp movie website]
*''[http://www.amazon.com/Pokémon-Movie-Kyurem-Sword-Justice/dp/B01ASDFEFY Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice]'' on [[Prime Video]] <small>(English)</small>
*''[https://play.google.com/store/movies/details/Pok%C3%A9mon_the_Movie_Kyurem_vs_The_Sword_of_Justice?id=s0We-SvttHM Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice]'' on [[Google Play]] <small>(English)</small>
*''[https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/pokemon-movie-kyurem-vs.-sword/id1071999246 Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice]'' on [[iTunes]] <small>(English)</small>
*[https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2549540/ ''Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice'' at IMDb]
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*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2012/ Official website for ''Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice''] <small>(Japanese)</small>


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Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice
キュレムVS聖剣士　ケルディオ Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo
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Premiere
Japan July 14, 2012
United States December 8, 2012
Home video
Japan December 19, 2012
United States April 2, 2013
English themes
Opening Rival Destinies
Ending It's All Inside of You
Japanese themes
Opening やじるしになって！
Ending Memories
Ratings
United States PG
Great Britain U
Ireland ?
Canada G
Quebec ?
Japan G
Germany ?
Australia G
New Zealand G

Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice (Japanese: 劇場版ポケットモンスター　ベストウイッシュ　キュレムVS聖剣士　ケルディオ Pocket Monsters Best Wishes! the Movie - Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo) is the second Pokémon the Series: Black & White movie and the fifteenth Pokémon movie overall. It premiered in Japanese theaters on July 14, 2012. It premiered in the United States on Cartoon Network in conjunction with YTV in Canada on December 8, 2012, and premiered in the United Kingdom on CITV on December 12, 2012.

The movie features Kyurem and its two alternate formes and the Swords of Justice: Cobalion, Terrakion, Virizion, and Keldeo.

In Japanese theaters, the movie was featured with the Pikachu short Meloetta's Moonlight Serenade.

Other posters and logos

  • Pikachu the Movie 15th poster

    Pikachu the Movie 15th poster

  • Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman teaser poster

    Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman teaser poster

  • Original Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo poster

    Original Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo poster

  • Japanese Resolute form poster

    Japanese Resolute form poster

  • Japanese DVD cover

    Japanese DVD cover

  • English poster

    English poster

  • Australian alternate DVD cover

    Australian alternate DVD cover

  • Keldeo and Pikachu in Japanese promotional artwork

    Keldeo and Pikachu in Japanese promotional artwork

  • Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsmen teaser logo

    Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsmen teaser logo

  • Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo logo

    Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo logo

  • Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice logo

    Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice logo

  • Title screen

    Title screen

  • Pikachu the Movie 15th logo

    Pikachu the Movie 15th logo

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Blurb

Ash and Pikachu, along with their friends Iris and Cilan, are on a train headed to the next stop on their journey. From the train, Ash spots an injured Pokémon—one he’s never seen before. He’s trying to figure out how he can help when the train is attacked by the Legendary Kyurem, a Dragon-type Pokémon with immense power! Ash and the others barely manage to escape the rampaging Kyurem’s attack, and as the dust settles, they turn their attention to the injured Pokémon. Their new acquaintance turns out to be the Mythical Pokémon Keldeo, and it’s on a mission to rescue its friends—Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, the Legendary Pokémon known as the Swords of Justice—from Kyurem’s icy clutches!

But Kyurem’s rampage isn’t over, and it’s drawing power from Reshiram and Zekrom, changing into Black Kyurem or White Kyurem to make its attacks even stronger! Why is Kyurem attacking Ash and his friends with such unrelenting fury? How will they be able to overcome this danger?

To protect its friends, to discover true power and genuine courage, and to preserve its bond with Ash and its companions, a hidden strength awakens within Keldeo...

Plot

As the movie begins, the narrator gives an introduction about the Pokémon world before it cuts to a scene of Ash and his Pikachu in a battle with a Pokémon Trainer's Druddigon. He commands Pikachu to use Thunderbolt on the Druddigon. As the Thunderbolt hits, the scene changes to a grass field where Keldeo is training with Virizion. It detects Virizion in the grass and uses Hydro Pump. As the scene progresses, and after Virizion draws its sword, Keldeo attempts to do the same thing but was unable to do so. It then uses its horn as the sword and clashes its horn with Virizion's sword. Later, the scene changes to rocky terrain where Keldeo trains with Terrakion. When Keldeo kicked, it sends Terrakion flying, and Terrakion crashes into a boulder, which falls onto it. It manages to lift that boulder with its strength and Sacred Sword. The two eventually clash weapons. Finally, the scene changes to a dead forest as Keldeo runs alongside Cobalion. A storm envelops the area and burns a few trees down in front of Keldeo. Cobalion notices Keldeo's actions and persistence and tells Keldeo that its actions are reckless. Keldeo exclaims that it wants to battle Kyurem and when asked when it will be ready, Cobalion doesn't answer; instead, it draws its sword, and spars with Keldeo.

The scene changes to a flowing stream, where the three Swords of Justice ask themselves whether Keldeo is ready to fight Kyurem. According to Cobalion, Keldeo hasn't fully learned the weight of the sword and is not ready yet. Keldeo overhears them and tries to convince them, but to no avail. While the Swords of Justice sleep, Keldeo sneaks out and heads to Full Court, where Kyurem resides. Eventually the three notice, and so they left to search for Keldeo. When Keldeo arrives, it challenges Kyurem to battle, which the Boundary Pokémon accepts. When the Swords of Justice arrive, the two are already in battle. During the fight, Kyurem breaks off Keldeo's horn with Shadow Claw, causing the Colt Pokémon to become paralyzed with fear. Cobalion says not to interfere, but Terrakion attempts to stop the fight to save Keldeo. This aggravates Kyurem, who shifts into White Kyurem and freezes the trio, to prevent further interference. Noticing its friends frozen, Keldeo is overcome with fear and flees from the battle. Kyurem, furious, angrily declares that their battle is not yet over...

Meanwhile, Ash and his friends are on their journey, boarding a train that leads to a city. Oshawott, Pikachu, and Axew are playing in the train car, later joined by Scraggy. The train stops at Windy Station. Cilan notices a stall selling Darumaka lunch boxes and gets some for the group, along with water bottles and Oran Berry Pops. Ash has to carry the lunch boxes, yet he trips over Scraggy, sending the boxes flying. Fortunately, the trio's Pokémon and Iris manage to catch the lunch boxes. As they all board, they accidentally leave Scraggy in the station just as the train leaves, and notice he is trying to run for it. Ash urges him to jump on, but the Shedding Pokémon can't muster the strength to do so, so Ash commands Snivy to fetch him with Vine Whip. She manages to catch him and bring him in, but suddenly, a Pokémon slips on the mountain, landing on top of the train. Pikachu notices and tells the rest to follow him. It was Keldeo, injured from its previous battle. As Ash and his friends find it, it warns them about Kyurem. Suddenly, Kyurem leaps onto the train and attacks the group, and soon was forced to jump off the train when the train enters a tunnel. Later on, they move to a cargo area of the train, where Iris tells the group about the legend of Kyurem, which she learned from the Village of Dragons' elder.

The train arrives at Roshan City and the group visits the Pokémon Center there so Keldeo can be treated. Nurse Joy identifies the Colt Pokémon to the group, and tells them the legend of the Swords of Justice. She mentions that according to this legend, the three arrived at a forest plagued by flames from a war between human factions. Terrakion shaped an escape route into the earth, Virizion used its speed to shield the fleeing Pokémon, and Cobalion escorted the Pokémon to safety. Within the ashes of the now burned-down forest, they found a lone Pokémon—Keldeo—that they took in as their own. Keldeo is training to be a Sword of Justice.

Later, when Keldeo has been healed (except for its horn), it walks outside the Pokémon Center with Ash and his friends. Iris expresses relief on Keldeo's recovery. Ash and his friends introduce themselves and Ash asks Keldeo what happened. While a Liepard and a Herdier battle on a nearby battlefield, Keldeo tells them what it did before it met them. It also reveals that to become a Sword of Justice, one has to defeat Kyurem. After telling them how it ran away, Keldeo douses its head under a pipe. Keldeo speculates that Kyurem is probably furious, and Ash realizes that that's why Kyurem attacked them. Ash questions it, asking it if it's scared. He says that Keldeo shouldn't be scared just because it lost, which angers Keldeo. It vows to rescue the Swords of Justice right then. Ash and his friends agree and promise to go with Keldeo. First, they eat from the Darumaka lunch boxes. Ash and Keldeo eat quickly and simultaneously choke, which makes Iris call both Ash and Keldeo "little kids".

Meanwhile, at the harbor, the water freezes over. As an army of Cryogonal surround the area, Kyurem bursts out of the frozen lake. The Cryogonal head into the city, with Kyurem following and turning into White Kyurem. The transformation triggers another flashback of the elder showing Iris Kyurem's White Form, along with Black Kyurem. As Ash and his friends walk, the air suddenly becomes cold and the waterfall next to them freezes. Kyurem's Cryogonal army show up and attack them. The group flees, with White Kyurem and the Cryogonal in pursuit. Pikachu uses Thunderbolt on Kyurem, prompting it to turn into Black Kyurem and retaliate with Dragon Pulse. Kyurem then heads to the top of the city's tallest tower. Pikachu repels the Cryogonal with Iron Tail and Electro Ball, and as more arrive to surround them, Keldeo flies away with Hydro Pump with Ash and Pikachu holding on tight. With the Cryogonal in hot pursuit, Ash, Pikachu and Keldeo head towards a bridge where Iris and Cilan are. The Cryogonal use Ice Beam to freeze the river. Ash sends out Boldore to ride across the ice with Keldeo and escape.

The group retreats into the subway tunnels. Cilan tries to open the first door, but it's locked, so Keldeo kicks it open. As they walk through the tunnel, Ash says he's kinda hungry, to which Iris calls him a kid. Keldeo asks if there are any lunch boxes left, further unamusing Iris. They come to another door, which Keldeo attempts to break open again. However, Iris stops the Colt Pokémon and pushes it open, remarking that some doors are open. They arrive at the subway station filled with train cars and other vehicles from the past. Spotting a blimp, Iris gets an idea. The Cryogonal enter through the subway tunnels, and pursue the blimp that is piloted by Iris. Ash, Cilan and Keldeo use a train car to exit the city. Keldeo thinks about Iris' plan to use herself as a diversion so they can escape. Iris teases the duped Cryogonal just as Black Kyurem arrives ad freezes the blimp with cold air, causing it to plummet towards the nearby lake. The Cryogonal then go to where Ash and Cilan went, going after another moving train car piloted by Cilan and powered by Stunfisk. Ash and Keldeo hide behind a hut and retreat into the forest. All the while, Keldeo thinks about Iris and Cilan, while also thinking about the Swords of Justice raising their Sacred Swords to the air and delivering their oath. Ash asks Keldeo what the Swords of Justice are like, and the Colt Pokemon says that Terrakion is the toughest Pokémon he knows, nice and funny too. Keldeo says that Virizion is calm, smart, and the fastest of the three. Finally, Keldeo gets to Cobalion, the leader of the trio, who is stern in his training and says things he doesn't always understand.

Kyurem's Cryogonal are still chasing after Cilan, who sends out Crustle and has it use Rock Wrecker as soon as they enter the tunnel. However, their train car gets frozen by cold air from Black Kyurem. The Boundary Pokémon and its Cryogonal army head out after realizing they've been tricked again. As Keldeo and Ash continue their walk, Keldeo asks Ash why he is helping him if they just met, and Ash says they are friends. They eventually arrive at Full Court, just as White Kyurem and the Cryogonal return. Kyurem lets out a fearsome roar, which frightens Keldeo and reminds him of how his horn was broken off in their last battle. Ash remains determined, but Keldeo backs up, trembling in fear, and admitting that he lied to Kyurem about being a Sword of Justice. Ash tells Keldeo not to worry, going in with Pikachu to handle things themselves. Keldeo tries to go with them, but his fear once again gets the better of him.

As Iris meets up with Cilan, Ash looks for the Swords of Justice. The sun rises, revealing the trio still frozen. Ash sends out Boldore and Pignite, having them and Pikachu use Flamethrower, Rock Smash and Iron Tail. Ash also tries to break the trio free with a pipe, but all their efforts are halted by the arrival of Kyurem. The Boundary Pokémon tells Ash to leave, but he still tries to free the Swords of Justice. Kyurem uses Dragon Pulse, but Keldeo arrives and interferes with Focus Blast. Ash tells Keldeo that he knew he'd come, and Keldeo is glad that Ash believed in him. The Colt Pokémon then admits to Kyurem that he lied before about being a Sword of Justice. Kyurem comes out and says that he knew all along, wanting to finish their battle. Keldeo finds himself trembling again, but Ash reassures him that he's going to be a Sword of Justice. Keldeo realizes that he has never been alone. Refusing to run this time, Keldeo turns into his Resolute Form, just as Iris and Cilan join up with Ash. The two battle until Kyurem eventually gains the upper hand on Keldeo, using Ice Beam to freeze his leg. Kyurem turns into Black Kyurem and charges up for Freeze Shock. Ash and Pikachu try to stop the Boundary Pokémon with Thunderbolt, but Keldeo fires a warning Focus Blast at them, wanting to keep fighting on. Breaking out of the ice with Hydro Pump, Keldeo uses Double Team and Focus Blast, the impact of the attack colliding with Kyurem's Freeze Shock freeing the Swords of Justice. The trio praise Ash and his friends and thank them for saving Keldeo. Keldeo continues the fight against Kyurem, but quickly starts running out of steam as the Boundary Pokémon knocks him back with Shadow Claw. Iris begs the Swords of Justice to step in, but they insist that this is Keldeo's battle, not theirs. Keldeo doesn't give in, avoiding Kyurem's attacks while remembering the advice given to him by the Swords of Justice. Keldeo uses Focus Blast and rams into the attack increase its impact on Kyurem, throwing it out of the arena.

The Swords of Justice praise Keldeo's progress, knowing all he needs to do now is use his Sword. Black Kyurem arrives and uses Freeze Shock, which freezes Keldeo. While encased in the ice, Keldeo starts glowing bright yellow and bursts out using Secret Sword. He gains the upper hand over Kyurem using this move, countering its Dragon Pulse as the Boundary Pokémon praises Keldeo's true power. Keldeo and Kyurem meet each other with Freeze Shock and Focus Blast. The Freeze Shock suddenly heads towards Ash, Iris and Cilan, but Keldeo jumps in from of them and slices the attack in half with a massive Secret Sword. However, the explosion causes the Colt Pokémon heavy damage as he falls over. Kyurem suddenly stops the fight, having seen that Keldeo protected his new friends rather than claiming victory, saying that he has a fine Sword. As Kyurem walks off, Keldeo changes back to his normal form, his horn restored. Cobalion, having seen Keldeo's desire to protect Ash and his friends, tells Keldeo that he now knows the true weight of the Sword. Suddenly, the steel beams start collapsing, so the group retreats. White Kyurem uses Ice Burn to freeze all the falling debris.

The Swords of Justice congratulate Keldeo on becoming one of them, as do Ash and his friends. With that, the Swords of Justice recite their oath, this time with Keldeo joining them in his Resolute Form.

Featured Pokémon

Major events

For a list of all major events in Pokémon the Series: Black & White, please see the timeline page.

Debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Pokémon in the Swords of Justice legend

Opening title (Japanese version only)

Intro

Additionally, every single species of Pokémon discovered prior to Generation VI (including the infamous Porygon evolutionary line, and excluding Genesect) makes a cameo appearance in the intro sequence of the film.

Cast

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Cast
Ash Sarah Natochenny Satoshi Rica Matsumoto サトシ 松本梨香
Pikachu Ikue Ohtani Pikachu Ikue Ohtani ピカチュウ 大谷育江
Iris Eileen Stevens Iris Aoi Yūki アイリス 悠木碧
Axew Kayzie Rogers Kibago Minami Tsuda キバゴ 津田美波
Cilan Jason Griffith Dent Mamoru Miyano デント 宮野 真守
Nurse Joy Alyson Rosenfeld Joy Chika Fujimura ジョーイ 藤村知可
Station attendant Station attendant Kenta Miyake 駅員 三宅健太
Narration Rodger Parsons Narration Unshō Ishizuka ナレーション 石塚運昇
Oshawott Lisa Ortiz Mijumaru Misato Fukuen ミジュマル 福圓美里
Pignite Marc Thompson Chaoboo Wasabi Mizuta チャオブー 水田わさび
Snivy Michele Knotz Tsutarja Megumi Hayashibara ツタージャ 林原めぐみ
Scraggy Jason Griffith Zuruggu Akeno Watanabe ズルッグ 渡辺明乃
Emolga Mika Kanai Emonga Mika Kanai エモンガ かないみか
Crustle Tom Wayland Iwapalace Shin-ichiro Miki イワパレス 三木眞一郎
Special appearances by
Malin Erica Schroeder Marin Rola マリン ローラ
Keldeo Vic Mignogna Keldeo Shōko Nakagawa ケルディオ 中川翔子
Cobalion H.D. Quinn Cobalon Kōichi Yamadera コバルオン 山寺宏一
Virizion Emily Williams Virizion Takako Honda ビリジオン 本田貴子
Terrakion Henry Carr Terrakion Hiroki Yasumoto テラキオン 安元洋貴
Kyurem Marc Thompson Kyurem Katsumi Takahashi キュレム 高橋克実

Soundtrack

Main article: Kyurem VS the Sacred Swordsman: Keldeo / Meloetta's Dazzling Recital Music Collection

Events

Keldeo event artwork

Pre-order distribution

In Japan, Keldeo was distributed via local wireless at Pokémon Center stores from June 23 to August 31, 2012 to players who pre-ordered tickets to see the film.

In Taiwan, it was distributed via local wireless from September 20 to October 20, 2012.

Movie distributions

Meloetta distribution artwork

In Japan, Meloetta was distributed via infrared at theaters which screened the movie across Japan, which occurred from July 14 to September 30, 2012 and during a pre-release event on July 1, 2012.

In Taiwan, it was distributed via infrared at Showtime Cinemas on October 5, 2012.

Trailers

English

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Manga adaptation

Main article: Kyurem VS. The Sword of Justice (manga)

Trivia

  • This movie was released between BW087 and BW088 in Japan. However, it chronologically takes place sometime before the aforementioned episodes, as Dawn was in Ash's group at that point, and they were also accompanied by Meloetta. This arc cannot be interrupted, therefore it must take place some time before BW082, which was when Meloetta started following Ash and his friends or after BW097 when Meloetta left the group.
  • This is the fourth consecutive movie in which Ash and his friends do not encounter Team Rocket.
    • This is also the only movie in which Jessie, James, and Meowth do not have speaking roles. Instead, they only make brief cameo appearances in the introduction, ending credits, and small scenes during the actual story.
  • Despite being released during Best Wishes! Season 2, this movie does not feature any pre-Generation V Pokémon other than Pikachu and Meowth, outside of the "Pokémon World" intro scene.
  • In Australia and New Zealand, this movie received a theatrical release, and special screenings were held at selected Hoyts Cinemas for two consecutive weekends; February 16 and 17, and February 23 and 24.
  • This movie is the first since Jirachi: Wish Maker to have a Pikachu short distributed alongside it.
  • With a length of 72 minutes, this is the shortest of all the Pokémon movies to date.
  • The Darumaka boxed lunches seen in this movie later reappear in Partners in Time!, being eaten by James's Morpeko.

Errors

  • Kyurem was able to freeze the three Swords of Justice with Ice Burn, and Keldeo with Freeze Shock. This is inconsistent with the Pokémon games, as Ice Burn and Freeze Shock cause burn and paralysis, respectively.
  • In the Polish dub, during the first half of the movie, the Swords of Justice are called the "Swords of Destiny."

Dub edits

Opening title montage
  • In the Japanese version, during the opening title sequence, the number 15 is created using snapshots from the previous fourteen movies; this is omitted in the dub.
  • Be an Arrow! is replaced by Rival Destinies as the opening theme.
  • Cartoon Network and YTV's airing of this movie uses a shorter cut provided by The Pokémon Company International. A number of scenes are either excluded or rearranged in order to reduce the movie's running time.
    • The title card sequence is moved to immediately after the "World of Pokémon" segment, while the scenes of Keldeo training and battling Kyurem for the first time – which are before the title card in the original cut – are moved to after it.
    • The battle between Kanata and Misaki is mostly cut out, leaving only a shot of them in the background.
    • All scenes from the ending credits are removed, leaving absent events such as the blimp being returned to the museum. The edited credit roll simply plays the credits over a black background and uses a brief instrumental song.
  • Memories is replaced by It's All Inside of You as the ending theme.

In other languages


External links

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  • Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice at IMDb
  • Pokémon the Movie: Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice at Wikipedia
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    Locations Full Court • Roshan City • Windy Station
    Soundtrack and Score Soundtrack
    Adaptations Manga
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    Summer 2012 Keldeo (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish)
    Winter 2013 Keldeo (English, French, German, Italian, Spanish)
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