Jirachi (Pokémon)

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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Jirachi (disambiguation).

Jirachi ジラーチ Jirachi #385
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Steel Psychic Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Wish Pokémon
Ability Serene Grace ----- Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #201 Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 1'00" Imperial 0.3 m Metric 1'00"/0.3 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 2.4 lbs. Imperial 1.1 kg Metric 2.4 lbs./1.1 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Yellow	Catch rate 3 (0.4%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 121 cycles (30855 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 3 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 215 Battle Exp.: 2151*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Jirachi (Japanese: ジラーチ Jirachi) is a dual-type Steel/Psychic legendary Pokémon.

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Biology

Physiology

Jirachi is a small, white humanoid Pokémon. It has short, stubby limbs and prefers to float rather than walk. Its arms have flaps that give Jirachi the appearance of having long-sleeves. On its belly is a curved seam, which conceals a third eye, its "true" eye. It rarely opens its third eye, which has the ability to absorb the energy it needs for hibernation. It has triangles on its face under its eyes. These triangles resemble tears or clown makeup. It appears to be wearing a three point yellow/light gold headdress that has a metallic gleam and resembles a star. On each of the three points is a tag, each of which are known as "wish tags". On its back are two streamers, which flow behind it like the tail on a comet.

Gender differences

Jirachi is a genderless species.

Special abilities

Jirachi's Eye of Truth

Jirachi has the ability to hibernate for extensive periods of time and when it awakens, can grant wishes. However, if it is sung to in a voice of purity, it will awaken in the middle of its slumber, grant one wish to the singer and then resume its thousand-year slumber. Like Mew, Celebi, and Victini, Jirachi can levitate in the air. Jirachi can also attack while it is sleeping.

In the anime, Jirachi cannot create an object that is desired from a wish; instead, it teleports the desired object to the person that made the wish. Also, Jirachi's awakening is signified by the passing of the Millennium Comet; every one thousand years, Jirachi awakens from its slumber, but only for seven days until the comet passes, when Jirachi goes back to its slumber. In order to use Doom Desire, Jirachi absorbs energy from the Millennium Comet, which is then fired back at an opponent.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Jirachi's wishes are granted by writing on the three tags located on its head. Due to only having three tags, Jirachi can only grant three wishes.

Jirachi is the only known Pokémon that learns Doom Desire.

Behavior

Jirachi spends most of its time asleep and is only awake for seven days once every 1000 years when a voice of purity sings to it. During this time, Jirachi has the power to grant wishes. It has a child-like, playful personality. It is bossy at times, especially when others refuse to entertain it.

Habitat

Mountain Pokémon

In the anime, Jirachi hibernates in Forina. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Jirachi is said to live in the mountains, likely in a deep cavern. It is also known to descend from outer space in the Millenium Comet.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Jirachi in the anime

Major appearances

Jirachi (M06)

Jirachi's only major anime appearance was in Jirachi: Wish Maker. Jirachi will only awaken during the week of the thousand-year comet and if there is a partner that can be its friend. Max filled that role in the movie. However, Butler wanted to use Jirachi's powers to awaken Groudon. When Butler got control of it, it made a big mess, creating a fake Groudon that would devour everything in sight with its tentacles. Jirachi later destroyed the Groudon with Doom Desire.

Jirachi made its TV debut in Searching for a Wish!.

Minor appearances

A Jirachi also had a very brief cameo in the opening of Destiny Deoxys and The Rise of Darkrai. In the English dub of Journey to the Starting Line!, Professor Oak mentioned doing reports on Jirachi, which caused him to nearly miss his breakfast.

In the manga

Jirachi in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

The seven days Jirachi was awake coincided with the seven days of the opening ceremonies for the Battle Frontier. At the request of Professor Oak, Emerald tried to capture Jirachi while he was there. However, Guile Hideout managed to capture Jirachi first. At the end of the chapter, Jirachi opens its third eye to Emerald and revives the five petrified Pokédex Holders, and goes back into its lengthy slumber as Emerald thanks it.

In the TCG

Main article: Jirachi (TCG)

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Jirachi in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

Jirachi appears as a rare Poké Ball Pokémon in its first appearance in the Super Smash Bros. series. The chance of it appearing is 1 in 493 (the amount of Pokémon in the Generation IV National Pokédex). Like the other "secret" Pokémon, it drops rare items instead of just flying away. In Jirachi's case, the items are stickers.

Trophy Information

A Wish Pokémon. It's said to awaken for seven days once every thousand years, with the ability to grant any wish asked of it. It is truly a Pokémon of which dreams are made. In combat it uses its wish power to attack. Its attack, Doom Desire, which causes light to rain down from the heavens to do tremendous damage, is especially powerful.

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: While in the Ruins, one of the slot machine prizes is the chance to capture Jirachi. Jirachi will move around and must be hit three times in 30 seconds for the capture to be successful. There is only one chance per pinball game.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby A legend states that Jirachi will make true any wish that is written on the notes attached to head when it awakens. If this Pokémon senses danger, it will fight without awakening. Sapphire Jirachi will awaken from its sleep of a thousand years if you sing to it in a voice of purity. It is said to make true any wish that people desire. Emerald Jirachi is said to make wishes come true. While it sleeps, a tough crystalline shell envelops the body to protect it from enemies. FireRed It is said to make any wish come true. It is only awake for only seven days out of a thousand years. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold Generations have believed that any wish written on a note on its head will come true when it awakens. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years. White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire One Pokémon Colosseum Bonus Disc (US) Pokémon Channel (EU) Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Pal Park Platinum None Pal Park HeartGold SoulSilver None Pal Park Pal Park Mountain Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Poké Transfer Black 2 White 2 None Poké Transfer Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Channel	Camp Starlight (Sunday)
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Ruins Slot Machine
Pokémon Trozei!	Random Agent Cards Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Wish Cave (99F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Final Maze (B23F)
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Sky	Star Cave (Bottom)
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Tower: Firebreathing Mountain *
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure	Granite Zone *, Meadow Zone *

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RS	Negaiboshi Jirachi	Japanese	Japan	5	June 1 to August 24, 2003
RSFRLG	2004 Tanabata Jirachi	Japanese	Japan and Taiwan	5	July 1 to 7, 2004; July 17 to August 15, 2004
RSEFRLG	2005 Tanabata Jirachi	Japanese	Japan	5	July 17 to August 21, 2005
RSEFRLG	2006 Tanabata Jirachi	Japanese	Japan	5	June 30 to July 10, 2006
RSEFRLG	PokéPark Jirachi	Japanese	Taiwan	30	July 24 to 31, 2006
RSEFRLG	PokéPark Jirachi	Japanese	Taiwan	30	August 23 to 30, 2006
	2007 Tanabata Jirachi	Japanese	Japan	5	July 1 to 22, 2007
	2008 Tanabata Jirachi	Japanese	Japan	5	August 18 to 31, 2008
	Nintendo Zone Jirachi	Japanese	Japan Wi-Fi	5	June 19 to July 17, 2009
	Nintendo of Korea Jirachi	Korean	South Korea	5	January 30 to 31, 2010
	GameStop Jirachi	English	United States	5	February 27 to March 13, 2010
	PKLATAM Jirachi	English	Latin America	5	February 27 to March 14, 2010
	Summer 2010 Jirachi	English	Australia	5	June 3 to 13, 2010
	Summer 2010 Jirachi	English	Wi-Fi	5	June 26 to July 16, 2010
	Summer 2010 Jirachi	French	Wi-Fi	5	June 26 to July 16, 2010
	Summer 2010 Jirachi	German	Wi-Fi	5	June 26 to July 16, 2010
	Summer 2010 Jirachi	Italian	Wi-Fi	5	June 26 to July 16, 2010
	Summer 2010 Jirachi	Spanish	Wi-Fi	5	June 26 to July 16, 2010
	Decolora Jirachi	Japanese	Japan Wi-Fi	50	July 1 to 31, 2013
	Character Fair Jirachi	Korean	South Korea	50	July 17 to 21, 2013
	2013 Tanabata Jirachi	Japanese	Japan	50	August 1 to 31, 2013
	Chilseok Festival Jirachi	Korean	Wi-Fi	50	August 1 to 31, 2013

In-game events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
RS	Wishmaker Jirachi	English	Pokémon Colosseum	5	March 22, 2004 onwards
RS	Channel Jirachi	English	Pokémon Channel	5	April 2, 2004 onwards
RS	Channel Jirachi	French	Pokémon Channel	5	April 2, 2004 onwards
RS	Channel Jirachi	German	Pokémon Channel	5	April 2, 2004 onwards
RS	Channel Jirachi	Italian	Pokémon Channel	5	April 2, 2004 onwards
RS	Channel Jirachi	Spanish	Pokémon Channel	5	April 2, 2004 onwards

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Channel*		Salac Berry (50%)	Ganlon Berry (50%)
Colosseum		Salac Berry (50%)	Ganlon Berry (50%)
Events*		Salac Berry (50%)	Ganlon Berry (50%)
		Petaya Berry (50%)	Apicot Berry (50%)
		Petaya Berry (50%)	Jaboca Berry (50%)
		Liechi Berry (100%)	Micle Berry (100%)
		Starf Berry (100%)	Comet Shard (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 100		160 - 207	310 - 404
Attack: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Def: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Speed: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 3/5 ★★★☆☆	Power 3/3 ★★★
Skill 4/5 ★★★★☆	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 4/5 ★★★★☆	Total 17/22 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal ½× Fighting 1× Flying ½× Poison 0× Ground 2× Rock ½× Bug 1× Ghost 1× Steel ½× Fire 2× Water 1× Grass ½× Electric 1× Psychic ¼× Ice ½× Dragon ½× Dark 1× None

Notes: If this Pokémon is given a Ring Target, the effectiveness of  Poison-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Wish Normal Status 0000— ——% 10 00Start Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 055 Rest Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 1010 Swift Normal Special 06060 ——% 20 1515 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 2020 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 2525 Refresh Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 3030 Rest Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 3535 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15 4040 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100100% 15 4545 Gravity Psychic Status 0000— ——% 5 5050 Healing Wish Psychic Status 0000— ——% 10 5555 Future Sight Psychic Special 100100 100100% 10 6060 Cosmic Power Psychic Status 0000— ——% 20 6565 Last Resort Normal Physical 140140 100100% 5 7070 Doom Desire Steel Special 140140 100100% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Jirachi Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Jirachi Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM03	Psyshock	Psychic	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM04	Calm Mind	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM16	Light Screen	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	30
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM19	Telekinesis	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM24	Thunderbolt	Electric	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM25	Thunder	Electric	Special	120120	070}}70%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM29	Psychic	Psychic	Special	09090	100}}100%	10
	TM30	Shadow Ball	Ghost	Special	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM33	Reflect	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	20
	TM37	Sandstorm	Rock	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM53	Energy Ball	Grass	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM56	Fling	Dark	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	10
	TM57	Charge Beam	Electric	Special	05050	090}}90%	10
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM70	Flash	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM73	Thunder Wave	Electric	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM86	Grass Knot	Grass	Special	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM89	U-turn	Bug	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM91	Flash Cannon	Steel	Special	08080	100}}100%	10
	TM92	Trick Room	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Jirachi Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Jirachi Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Jirachi in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Jirachi in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Jirachi Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Jirachi Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Drain Punch	Fighting	Physical	75	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Fire Punch	Fire	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Gravity	Psychic	Status	—	—%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Helping Hand	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Ice Punch	Ice	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Icy Wind	Ice	Special	55	95%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Defense	Steel	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Iron Head	Steel	Physical	80	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Last Resort	Normal	Physical	140	100%	5
B	W	B2	W2	Magic Coat	Psychic	Status	—	—%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Magic Room	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Recycle	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Signal Beam	Bug	Special	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Skill Swap	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Sleep Talk	Normal	Status	—	—%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Snore	Normal	Special	40	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Stealth Rock	Rock	Status	—	—%	20
B	W	B2	W2	ThunderPunch	Electric	Physical	75	100%	15
B	W	B2	W2	Trick	Psychic	Status	—	100%	10
B	W	B2	W2	Uproar	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Jirachi can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Jirachi cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Jirachi Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Jirachi Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By events

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Decolora Jirachi 2013 Tanabata Jirachi Character Fair Jirachi	Meteor Mash	Steel	Physical	100	85%	10
Character Fair JirachiLv.50	Cosmic Power	Psychic	Status	—	—%	20
2013 Tanabata Jirachi	Draco Meteor	Dragon	Special	140	90%	5
2013 Tanabata Jirachi	Follow Me	Normal	Status	—	—%	20
A superscript level indicates that Jirachi can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Jirachi Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Jirachi Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS     Acquisition: Catch		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 1 Recruit rate: 99.9% Friend Area: Mt. Moonview Phrases 51%-100% HP Wishes can always come true! You mustn't ever give up! 26%-50% HP Oh, no! My health is all the way down to half! 1%-25% HP I'm sorry... I might return to sleep... Level up Yes! I leveled up! Your wishes should come true! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Yes! I leveled up! Your wishes should come true!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: B
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Loops: 0 Min. exp.: 0 Max. exp.: 0 Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Normal  Poké Assist: None Field move: None Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●● Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed Attack Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Jirachi awakened to find himself in the PokéPark. He delights in playing games and brings a happy atmosphere to his favorite, Venusaur's Vine Swing.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Does not evolve Jirachi  Steel  Psychic

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Jirachi images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Jirachi is the lightest Steel-type Pokémon, weighing only 2.4lbs.
• Jirachi, other than Smeargle and Arceus when not holding the Draco Plate, is the only non-Dragon-type Pokémon legitimately able to know the move Draco Meteor. However, this is only possible through an event distribution.
• In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Team Aqua leader Archie uses Jirachi's power to create a Kyogre monster, whereas in the anime movie Jirachi: Wish Maker, former Team Magma member Butler uses Jirachi's power to create a Groudon monster.
• Jirachi was the first Pokémon to be distributed via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Previously, only the event items needed to obtain Pokémon had been distributed via Wi-Fi.
• Jirachi is the only Generation III legendary Pokémon that has not yet been featured in any of the Ranger games.
• Jirachi follows the trend of every generation introducing a legendary Pokémon with a base stat total of 600 and a stat distribution of 100 all around. Others that follow this trend include Mew, Celebi, Manaphy, Land Forme Shaymin, and Victini.
• Jirachi's Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald sprites all seem to depict it with its third eye open. This was changed from Generation IV onwards.

Origin

Jirachi's design and ability of granting wishes probably refer to the habit of "wishing upon a star", so that the wish will come true. Considering its humanoid appearance and ability to grant wishes, it is also possible that it was inspired by Arabic myths about genies, or djinn. In some myths, imprisoned genies would grant wishes to the person who released them. The tags of paper on its head are a reference toward Tanabata.

Name origin

Jirachi is derived from желать zhelatʹ (Russian for wish). It may also involve 幸 sachi (wish, happiness, or fortune) or the anglicized jireh (yireh, Hebrew for provider).

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ジラーチ Jirachi Possibly from желать zhelatʹ (Russian for wish). It may also involve 幸 sachi (wish, happiness, or fortune) or the anglicized jireh (yireh, Hebrew for provider). French Jirachi Same as Japanese name Spanish Jirachi Same as Japanese name German Jirachi Same as Japanese name Italian Jirachi Same as Japanese name Korean 지라치 Jirachi Transliteration of its Japanese name. Mandarin Chinese 基拉祈 Jī Lā Qí Transliteration of its Japanese name. In addition, 祈 means "to pray". Cantonese Chinese

More languages

Related articles

• Jirachi (M06)

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Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

Super Smash Bros. series Games: Super Smash Bros. • Super Smash Bros. Melee • Super Smash Bros. Brawl Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U • Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Characters: Pikachu • Jigglypuff • Mewtwo • Pichu Pokémon Trainer (Squirtle • Ivysaur • Charizard) • Lucario • Greninja • Incineroar Stages: Saffron City • Pokémon Stadium • Poké Floats • Pokémon Stadium 2 • Spear Pillar Prism Tower • Unova Pokémon League • Kalos Pokémon League Poké Ball and Master Ball: Abomasnow • Abra • Alolan Exeggutor • Alolan Raichu • Alolan Vulpix • Arceus • Articuno • Beedrill Bellossom • Bewear • Blastoise • Bonsly • Celebi • Chansey • Charizard • Chespin • Chikorita • Clefairy Cyndaquil • Darkrai • Dedenne • Deoxys • Ditto • Eevee • Electrode • Entei • Fennekin Fletchling • Gardevoir • Genesect • Giratina • Gogoat • Goldeen • Groudon • Gulpin • Hitmonlee Ho-Oh • Inkay • Jirachi • Keldeo • Koffing • Kyogre • Kyurem • Latias and Latios Lugia • Lunala • Manaphy • Marill • Marshadow • Meloetta • Meowth • Mew • Metagross • Mimikyu Moltres • Munchlax • Onix • Oshawott • Palkia • Piplup • Porygon2 • Pyukumuku • Raikou • Scizor • Snivy Snorlax • Solgaleo • Spewpa • Staryu • Starmie • Suicune • Swirlix • Tapu Koko • Togedemaru • Togepi Torchic • Unown • Venusaur • Victini • Vulpix • Weavile • Weezing • Wobbuffet • Xerneas • Zapdos • Zoroark Collectables: Trophies (Melee • Brawl • for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U) Stickers Spirits Misc: The Subspace Emissary • My Music • Final Smash • Pokémon Change • Brawl cameos

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