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'''Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: Voice of the Forest''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|劇場版|げきじょうばん}}ポケットモンスター セレビィ {{tt|時|とき}}を{{tt|超|こ}}えた{{tt|遭遇|であい}}''' ''Pocket Monsters the Movie - Celebi: Encounter Beyond Time''; officially known as '''Celebi: a Timeless Encounter''' in Japan) is the fourth [[Pokémon movie]]. It features {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Suicune}}.
'''Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: The Voice of the Forest''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|劇場版|げきじょうばん}}ポケットモンスター セレビィ {{tt|時|とき}}を{{tt|超|こ}}えた{{tt|遭遇|であい}}''' ''Pocket Monsters the Movie - Celebi: Encounter Beyond Time''; officially known as '''Celebi: a Timeless Encounter''' in Japan), also known simply as '''Pokémon 4Ever''', is the fourth [[Pokémon movie]]. It features {{p|Celebi}} and {{p|Suicune}}.


It was released in theaters in Japan on July 7, 2001. It was distributed by Miramax in theaters in 2002. A limited release in the United States took place on October 11, 2002, and the official premiere was on October 25, 2002.
It was released in theaters in Japan on July 7, 2001. It was distributed by Miramax in theaters in 2002. A limited release in the United States took place on October 11, 2002, and the official premiere was on October 25, 2002.


''Celebi: Voice of the Forest'' was shown with the [[Pikachu short]] movie ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]''.
''Celebi: The Voice of the Forest'' was shown with the [[Pikachu short]] movie ''[[PK10|Pikachu's PikaBoo]]''.


==Other posters and logos==
==Other posters and logos==
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File:Pikachu the Movie 4 poster.png|''Pikachu the Movie'' poster
File:Pikachu the Movie 4 poster.png|''Pikachu the Movie'' poster
File:Japanese M04 teaser poster.png|''Celebi: Encounter Beyond Time'' teaser poster
File:Japanese M04 teaser poster.png|''Celebi: A Timeless Encounter'' teaser poster
File:M04Japanese.png‎|Final ''Celebi: Encounter Beyond Time'' movie poster
File:M04Japanese.png|Final ''Celebi: A Timeless Encounter'' movie poster
File:M04 Japanese DVD cover.png|''Celebi: Encounter Beyond Time'' DVD cover
File:M04 Japanese DVD cover.png|''Celebi: A Timeless Encounter'' DVD cover
File:M04Celebi.png|Japanese poster featuring Celebi
File:M04Celebi.png|Japanese poster featuring Celebi
File:M04 English poster digital.png|Digital release poster
File:M04 English poster digital.png|2016 digital release poster
File:Japanese M04 Logo.png|''Celebi: Encounter Beyond Time'' logo
File:M04 English poster digital 2023.png|2023 digital release poster
File:M04 Title screen.png|''Celebi: Voice of the Forest'' title screen
File:Japanese M04 Logo.png|''Celebi: A Timeless Encounter'' logo
File:M04 Title screen.png|''Celebi: The Voice of the Forest'' title screen
File:English M04 Logo.png|English logo
File:English M04 Logo.png|English logo
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==Plot==
==Plot==
===Forty years ago===
Forty years ago, a young [[Pokémon Trainer]] named [[Sam]] was traveling through the woods. A young woman named [[Towa]] gives Sam a piece of bread and a warning: that there is a rare and powerful Pokémon living in the forest. Sam thanks her for the bread and continues into the deep woods, where he begins sketching some {{p|Bellossom}}, unaware that elsewhere in the same forest, a {{p|Celebi}} is being chased down by a {{OBP|Pokémon poacher|M04}} who wishes to capture it using his {{p|Scyther}} and his {{p|Houndoom}}. Celebi, the poacher, and Sam soon come in contact with one another, and Sam protects the Celebi from the man, who reveals himself to be a poacher of rare Pokémon. Celebi is still worried and in pain, however, and transports both itself and Sam into the future.
A young [[Pokémon Trainer]] named [[Sam]] is traveling through the woods one day. A young woman named [[Towa]] gives Sam a piece of bread and a warning: that there is a rare and powerful Pokémon living in the forest. Sam thanks her for the bread and continues into the deep woods, where he begins sketching some {{p|Bellossom}}, unaware that elsewhere in the same forest, a {{p|Celebi}} is being chased down by a [[Pokémon poacher|Pokémon Hunter]] who wishes to capture it using his {{p|Scyther}} and his {{p|Houndoom}}. Celebi, the Hunter, and Sam soon come in contact with one another, and Sam protects the Celebi from the man, who reveals himself to be a poacher of rare Pokémon. Celebi is still worried and in pain, however, and teleports both itself and Sam into the future.


===Present day===
In a caravan by the forest the same Pokémon poacher, now aged, is in a confrontation with the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], a member of [[Team Rocket]], who wants to know where he saw Celebi. The poacher refuses, and therefore the Iron-Masked Marauder demonstrates a [[Dark Ball]], using it on one of the Pokémon the poacher has caged up, a {{p|Tyranitar}}. Using the now {{TCG|Dark Pokémon|Dark}} Tyranitar's {{m|Hyper Beam}}, the Iron-Masked Marauder destroys the ranch, and the cages, of the poacher. Finally convinced of the Rocket member's power, the poacher agrees to tell him everything he knows about Celebi.
In a caravan by the forest the same Pokémon poacher, now aged, is in a confrontation with the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], a member of [[Team Rocket]], who wants to know where he saw Celebi. The poacher refuses, and therefore the Iron-Masked Marauder demonstrates a [[Dark Ball]], using it on one of the Pokémon the poacher has caged up, a {{p|Tyranitar}}. Using the now {{TCG|Dark Pokémon|Dark}} Tyranitar's {{m|Hyper Beam}}, the Iron-Masked Marauder destroys the ranch, and apparently the cages, of the poacher. Finally convinced of the Rocket member's power, the poacher agrees to tell him everything he knows about Celebi.


At the same time, in a nearby town, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} are waiting for {{Ash}} to arrive at the dock of one of the many ferries they've taken across the waterways of the regions. Brock sends out his {{TP|Brock|Crobat}} to find Ash and tell him that it's just about time for them to leave, just as Ash starts a [[Pokémon battle]] with another Trainer, using his {{AP|Pikachu}} against the Trainer's {{p|Croconaw}}. Pikachu defeats Croconaw easily, just as Crobat shows up, and Ash and Pikachu make a run for the dock, arriving just in time to see the ferry begin to pull away. Ash runs for a dock nearer to where the ferry is, jumping for it and being caught by [[Mr. White]], the boat's owner. After being dragged on board, the Trainers and owner talk Pokémon.
At the same time, in a nearby town, {{an|Brock}} and {{an|Misty}} are waiting for {{Ash}} to arrive at the dock of one of the many ferries they've taken across the waterways of the regions. Brock sends out his {{TP|Brock|Crobat}} to find Ash and tell him that it's just about time for them to leave, just as Ash starts a [[Pokémon battle]] with another Trainer named [[Dundee]], using his {{AP|Pikachu}} against Dundee's {{p|Croconaw}}. Pikachu defeats Croconaw easily, just as Crobat shows up, and Ash and Pikachu make a run for the dock, arriving just in time to see the ferry begin to pull away. Ash runs for a dock nearer to where the ferry is, jumping for it and being caught by [[Mr. White]], the boat's owner. After being dragged on board, the Trainers and owner talk Pokémon.


It is during this that {{AP|Pikachu}} sees another Pokémon in the forest, {{p|Suicune}}. As soon as they arrive at their next destination, Ash makes a call to Professor Oak, who explains to them from Ash's description that it indeed was a Suicune. From the description {{an|Professor Oak}} gives the young Trainers, it seems that Oak himself knows more about Suicune specifically than the experts, leading Ash to ask if he ever has seen one. The Professor replies affirmatively, and Ash asks where he did. Before Oak can reply, the ferry's owner calls for Ash, telling him that they must leave. Ash says goodbye quickly, and goes with him.
It is during this that Pikachu sees another Pokémon in the forest, {{p|Suicune}}. As soon as they arrive at their next destination, Ash makes a call to Professor Oak, who explains to them from Ash's description that it indeed was a Suicune. From the description {{an|Professor Oak}} gives the young Trainers, it seems that Oak himself knows more about Suicune specifically than the experts, leading Ash to ask if he ever has seen one. The Professor replies affirmatively, and Ash asks where he did. Before Oak can reply, the ferry's owner calls for Ash, telling him that they must leave. Ash says goodbye quickly and goes with him.


Ash continues on the water, this time in a different boat, through a deep forest, and, as always, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} are watching. This time, their preferred mode of transport is seemingly a giant pink paper airplane, the propeller in the back of which is operated by the pedaling of the Rocket trio. However, Jessie stops pedaling for a moment, leaving the contraption underpowered and susceptible to the wind, which is exactly what catches it. {{TRT}} are sent flying into the distance, leaving their trademark star in the sky.
Ash continues on the water, this time in a different boat, through a deep forest, and, as always, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} are watching. This time, their preferred mode of transport is seemingly a giant pink paper airplane, the propeller in the back of which is operated by the pedaling of the Rocket trio. However, Jessie stops pedaling for a moment, leaving the contraption underpowered and susceptible to the wind, which is exactly what catches it. {{TRT}} are sent flying into the distance, leaving their trademark star in the sky.
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Meanwhile, Ash, as well as the others, have reached a waterfall along the river. Unable to climb it, Misty asks what they'll do. Mr. White responds with a quick transformation of his craft, turning it from a boat into a small blimp in a matter of seconds, and floating up, over the waterfall, and into [[Arborville]] which a small town comprising entirely of tree-houses, where he lets the Trainers off.
Meanwhile, Ash, as well as the others, have reached a waterfall along the river. Unable to climb it, Misty asks what they'll do. Mr. White responds with a quick transformation of his craft, turning it from a boat into a small blimp in a matter of seconds, and floating up, over the waterfall, and into [[Arborville]] which a small town comprising entirely of tree-houses, where he lets the Trainers off.


They continue on, arriving at the same place that Sam did forty years before and are asked by Towa, who has now aged considerably, if they're going to be going into the forest to look for Pokémon. Ash replies that he will and soon the old woman's granddaughter, Diana, shows up, who Brock promptly hits on. Ash ignores Towa's advice, running headlong into the forest, leaving Misty to pull Brock away from Diana, as she always does.
They continue on, arriving at the same place that Sam did forty years before, and are asked by Towa, who has now aged considerably if they're going to be going into the forest to look for Pokémon. Ash replies that he will and soon the old woman's granddaughter, {{OBP|Diana|M04}}, shows up, who Brock promptly hits on. Ash ignores Towa's advice, running headlong into the forest, leaving Misty to pull Brock away from Diana, as she always does.


As soon as the trio has gotten into the deep woods, the trees begin to glow blue, something that happened just before Celebi vanished into the future with Sam. At the same place he vanished from, in front of Celebi's shrine, Sam reappears just as Ash, Misty and Brock run up, with Celebi in his arms. Celebi floats away before the three can see it. Sam is unconscious and Ash, worried about him, decides to take him back to Towa's house.
As soon as the trio has gotten into the deep woods, the trees begin to glow blue, something that happened just before Celebi vanished into the future with Sam. At the same place he vanished from, in front of Celebi's shrine, Sam reappears just as Ash, Misty, and Brock run up, with Celebi in his arms. Celebi floats away before the three can see it. Sam is unconscious and Ash, worried about him, decides to take him back to Towa's house.


As soon as the four return, Sam wakes up, pushing Ash away and demanding where Celebi has gone. Before there can be a fight between Ash and Sam, Brock is able to break it up. Towa suddenly recognizes Sam, and she brings everyone inside to explain what happened. Since Sam disappeared 40 years before, she had been keeping his sketchbook, and returns it to him explaining to him just how long he'd been gone.
As soon as the four return, Sam wakes up, pushing Ash away and demanding where Celebi has gone. Before there can be a fight between Ash and Sam, Brock is able to break it up. Towa suddenly recognizes Sam, and she brings everyone inside to explain what happened. Since Sam disappeared 40 years before, she had been keeping his sketchbook and returned it to him explaining to him just how long he'd been gone. Sam vows to return to where he reappeared and find Celebi to help it, and Ash, Misty, and Brock agree to go with him.


Sam vows to return to where he reappeared and find Celebi to help it, and Ash, Misty, and Brock agree to go with him.
Soon, traveling in the forest, the four see the destruction wreaked by the Iron-Masked Marauder's giant mech, and Sam and Ash find where Celebi is hiding. However, the Time Travel Pokémon appears not to want their help, sending out vines to get them away. Pikachu, taking Celebi's defensiveness for hostility, prepares to {{m|Thunder Shock}} it, but Sam prevents it from doing so, and explains that the Pokémon is only scared. Soon, Ash and Sam are able to, together, soothe Celebi and bring it with them.


Soon, traveling in the forest, the four see the destruction wreaked by the Iron-Masked Marauder's giant mech, and Sam and Ash find where Celebi is hiding. However, the Time Travel Pokémon appears not to want their help, sending out vines to get them away. Pikachu prepares to {{m|ThunderShock}} it, but Sam prevents it from doing so. Soon, Ash and Sam are able to, together, soothe Celebi and bring it with them.
Team Rocket, not yet having given up, are waiting for them, and block their path back. Saying their motto, as they always do, causes {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} to fall onto the already-unstable branch they stand on, though, and causes it to break, sending them to the ground, and allowing the four Trainers to continue.


Team Rocket, not yet having given up, are waiting for them, and block their path back. Saying their motto, as they always do, causes {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} to fall down onto the already-unstable branch they stand on, though, and causes it to break, sending them to the ground, and allowing the four Trainers to continue.
Just as Ash says that the town where the old woman and Diana live together is close, the Iron-Masked Marauder attacks, sending out his Dark Tyranitar against the Trainers. Using its Hyper Beam again, he very nearly hits them, however, they are able to escape, partly due to the intervention of {{TP|James|Weezing}}'s {{m|SmokeScreen}}. It is at this point where all of the Team Rocket members meet the Iron-Masked Marauder demonstrates to them his Dark Pokémon, sending out his Dark {{p|Sneasel}} and Dark {{p|Scizor}} as well, and sends the two Pokémon after the group of four.


Just as Ash says that the town where the old woman and Diana live together is close, the Iron-Masked Marauder attacks, sending out his Dark Tyranitar against the Trainers. Using its Hyper Beam again, he very nearly hits them, however, they are able to escape, partly due to the intervention of {{TP|James|Weezing}}'s {{m|SmokeScreen}}. It is at this point where all of the Team Rocket members meet. the Iron-Masked Marauder demonstrates to them his Dark Pokémon, sending out his Dark {{p|Sneasel}} and Dark {{p|Scizor}} as well, and sends the two Pokémon after the group of four.
Misty causes the group to stop due to twisting her knee, and both of the Dark Pokémon catch up. Ash prepares to battle, taking out one of his {{i|Poké Ball}}s, and Sam does as well. Sam's [[Poké Ball]] is different, though; instead of being a red-and-white color like Ash's, it has a grayish color to it and must be unscrewed on the top before sending out his Pokémon of choice, a {{p|Charmeleon}}. Ash, now over the surprise of Sam's strange Poké Ball, throws his own, sending out {{AP|Bayleef}}. Thus begins a battle, Bayleef vs Scizor, Charmeleon vs Sneasel. Both of the Trainers' Pokémon are able to defeat the Marauder's, just as the man himself, with his team-mates, arrives. However, all he finds left by the Trainers are his Pokémon, tied up.
 
Misty causes the group to stop due to twisting her knee, and both of the Dark Pokémon catch up. Ash prepares to battle, taking out one of his [[Poké Ball]]s, and Sam does as well. Sam's Poké Ball is different, though; instead of being a red-and-white color like Ash's, it has a grayish color to it, and must be unscrewed on the top before sending out his Pokémon of choice, a {{p|Charmeleon}}. Ash, now over the surprise of Sam's strange Poké Ball, throws his own, sending out {{AP|Bayleef}}. Thus begins a battle, Bayleef vs Scizor, Charmeleon vs Sneasel. Both of the Trainers' Pokémon are able to defeat the Marauder's, just as the man himself, with his team-mates, arrives. However, all he finds left by the Trainers are his Pokémon, tied up.


Ash and the group continue in the forest, which grows foggy. Leading them through are several {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, who bring them to a lake, called the [[Lake of Life]]. Sam brings Celebi in, and it dives underwater, using {{m|Recover}}. Now fully healed, the Pokémon plays with the group a bit, and Ash turns his hat backward and jumps in, followed by Sam. The three of them swim for a bit, then fly through the air with the help of Celebi's {{t|Psychic}} powers. Celebi soon leads all four of them to a [[Berry]] tree, and everything seems well for a bit.
Ash and the group continue in the forest, which grows foggy. Leading them through are several {{type|Normal}} Pokémon, who bring them to a lake, called the [[Lake of Life]]. Sam brings Celebi in, and it dives underwater, using {{m|Recover}}. Now fully healed, the Pokémon plays with the group a bit, and Ash turns his hat backward and jumps in, followed by Sam. The three of them swim for a bit, then fly through the air with the help of Celebi's {{t|Psychic}} powers. Celebi soon leads all four of them to a [[Berry]] tree, and everything seems well for a bit.


Jessie, James, and Meowth, bored on the Iron-Masked Marauder's mech, try to grab a fruit of their own, however, in doing so, they end up falling out, and even losing the fruit itself to a {{p|Pidgeotto}}.
Jessie, James, and Meowth bored on the Iron-Masked Marauder's mech, try to grab a fruit of their own, however, in doing so, they end up falling out, and even losing the fruit itself to a {{p|Pidgeotto}}.


Back with Ash's group, he and Sam are discussing Pokémon, and Sam shows Ash his sketchbook, containing several excellent drawings including the one that Sam is working on now... one of Pikachu and Celebi sleeping together. Ash remarks on the quality of Sam's pictures, which Ash compares to a [[Pokédex]]. The two then talk about how, especially for Sam, that their mothers must worry about them. Pikachu and Celebi then wake up and run off, causing Sam and Ash to follow them. Climbing a tree, they watch many {{p|Metapod}} evolve into {{p|Butterfree}} and fly off creating a magnificently colorful display. The two friends watch this together with the Pokémon, and marvel at the amazing and unforgettable sight.
Back with Ash's group, he and Sam are discussing Pokémon, and Sam shows Ash his sketchbook, containing several excellent drawings including the one that Sam is working on now; one of Pikachu and Celebi sleeping together. Ash remarks on the quality of Sam's pictures, which Ash compares to a [[Pokédex]]. The two talk about how, especially for Sam, their mothers must worry about them. Pikachu and Celebi wake up and runoff, causing Sam and Ash to follow them. Climbing a tree, they watch many {{p|Metapod}} evolve into {{p|Butterfree}} and fly off creating a magnificently colorful display. The two friends watch this together with the Pokémon, and marvel at the unforgettable sight.


The next morning, the four Trainers continue their journey back to the village when the Iron-Masked Marauder arrives on his mech. With Jessie, James and Meowth cutting off their escape, the gang are forced to try to fight their way out. Pikachu's attacks do not damage the mech, and the Iron-Masked Marauder captures Celebi in his Dark Ball. Ash attempts to attack the Iron-Masked Marauder himself and climbs the mech's leg, as a swarm of {{p|Pidgey}} surround the Marauder allowing Ash to make it up. However, even though his efforts are able to topple the mech and is able to get the Dark Ball containing Celebi away, the evil Team Rocket member is able to get it back when Ash loses consciousness. He then shows the group, as well as the Pokémon who have gathered to help Celebi, just what has happened: Celebi has become a mindless monster who instantly attacks with its psychic powers easily defeating all the Pokémon. The Iron-Masked Marauder demands Celebi displays more of its power, and the Pokémon responds by picking up a good amount of debris, and Jessie, to create a monstrous ball. Suicune is watching this, and Diana and her grandmother know as well and go to rescue Ash and the others in Mr. White's blimp.
The next morning, the four Trainers continue their journey back to the village when the Iron-Masked Marauder arrives on his mech. With Jessie, James, and Meowth cutting off their escape, the gang is forced to try to fight their way out. Pikachu's attacks do not damage the mech, and the Iron-Masked Marauder captures Celebi in his Dark Ball. Ash attempts to attack the Iron-Masked Marauder himself and climbs the mech's leg, like a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} surround the Marauder allowing Ash to make it up. However, even though his efforts are able to topple the mech and are able to get the Dark Ball containing Celebi away, the evil Team Rocket member is able to get it back when Ash loses consciousness. He shows the group, as well as the Pokémon who have gathered to help Celebi, just what has happened: Celebi has become a mindless monster who instantly attacks with its psychic powers easily defeating all the Pokémon. The Iron-Masked Marauder demands Celebi displays more of its power, and the Pokémon responds by picking up a good amount of debris, and Jessie, to create a monstrous ball. Suicune is watching this, and Diana and her grandmother know as well and go to rescue Ash and the others in Mr. White's blimp.


As Celebi moves through the forest, the Iron-Masked Marauder refuses to let Jessie go as he wants her to make a full report to {{an|Giovanni}} about the power he now possesses. He then has Celebi turn the ball into a monstrous creation which fires a purple beam at the Lake, causing an explosion which destroys its purity. Jessie promises the Marauder that she'll guarantee him a promotion when he hands Celebi over to Giovanni, however the Marauder tells her he has no intention of handing Celebi over... instead, he plans to use Celebi to usurp Giovanni and take over Team Rocket himself. The blimp approaches the Marauder and Ash and Sam try to get Celebi's attention, but the Marauder has Celebi fire at the blimp, causing it to crash land in the lake and another shot sends them flying to shore. Ash and Sam are determined to get Celebi back and Ash orders a {{m|Thunderbolt}} from Pikachu against the Celebi-monster, but it has no effect. The Iron-Masked Marauder decides to get rid of Ash and Sam once and for all and order Celebi to fire at them. Ash and Sam have no way of avoiding the beam that's forming, and Celebi fires...
As Celebi moves through the forest, the Iron-Masked Marauder refuses to let Jessie go as he wants her to make a full report to {{an|Giovanni}} about the power he now possesses. He has Celebi turn the ball into a monstrous creation which fires a purple beam at the Lake, causing an explosion that destroys its purity. Jessie promises the Marauder that she'll guarantee him a promotion when he hands Celebi over to Giovanni, however, the Marauder tells her he has no intention of handing Celebi over. Instead, he plans to use Celebi to usurp Giovanni and take over Team Rocket himself. The blimp approaches the Marauder and Ash and Sam try to get Celebi's attention, but the Marauder has Celebi fire at the blimp, causing it to crash land in the lake and another shot sends them flying to shore. Ash and Sam are determined to get Celebi back and Ash orders a {{m|Thunderbolt}} from Pikachu against the Celebi monster, but it has no effect. The Iron-Masked Marauder decides to get rid of Ash and Sam once and for all and order Celebi to fire at them. Ash and Sam have no way of avoiding the beam that's forming, and Celebi fires.


Ash and Sam appear out of the smoke... on Suicune, who had arrived just in time. Suicune confirms it's there to help, and Ash and Sam prepare to get Celebi back. The Iron-Masked Marauder notices Suicune's arrival and decides to capture it too, and sends out his Dark Tyranitar and orders a {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Brock knows Tyranitar has to be stopped and sends out {{TP|Brock|Onix}} against it. The two Pokémon begin to fight however Onix, despite its size advantage, finds itself to be no match against Tyranitar's strength. Meanwhile Suicune attempts to find an opening to get Ash and Sam to Celebi but cannot get past the Celebi-monster's defenses. Eventually Tyranitar heads towards Suicune who unleashes a powerful {{m|BubbleBeam}} which knocks it back, allowing Onix to use its tail to send Tyranitar flying into the Lake, taking it out of the fight. However the battle has taken its toll on Onix who faints. Brock congratulates Onix on a job well done and returns it to its [[Poké Ball]].
Ash and Sam are rescued by Suicune, who had arrived just in time. Suicune confirms it's there to help, and Ash and Sam prepare to get Celebi back. The Iron-Masked Marauder notices Suicune's arrival and decides to capture it too, and sends out his Dark Tyranitar and orders a {{m|Hyper Beam}}. Brock knows Tyranitar has to be stopped and sends out {{TP|Brock|Onix}} against it. The two Pokémon begin to fight however Onix, despite its size advantage, finds itself to be no match against Tyranitar's strength. Meanwhile, Suicune attempts to find an opening to get Ash and Sam to Celebi but cannot get past the Celebi-monster's defenses. Eventually, Tyranitar heads towards Suicune who unleashes a powerful {{m|Bubble Beam}} which knocks it back, allowing Onix to use its tail to send Tyranitar flying into the Lake, taking it out of the fight. However, the battle has taken its toll on Onix who faints. Brock congratulates Onix on a job well done and returns it to its Poké Ball.


Meanwhile, Suicune is finally able to make a run for Celebi up the monster's arm, but is caught by the creature's tendril which start to sap the energy out of it. Ash and Sam are sent flying, but are caught by Jessie who informs them of Celebi's location. Ash and Sam climb the monster and find Celebi at its heart. Ash and Sam start to climb through, withstanding Celebi's attacks and try to remind it of its previous gentle nature. Eventually, Celebi starts to regain its memories of Ash, Sam and Pikachu and the tendrils holding Suicune release it. Celebi soon breaks free of its brainwashing, destroying the Dark Ball containing it.
Meanwhile, Suicune is finally able to make a run for Celebi up the monster's arm but is caught by the creature's tendril which starts to sap the energy out of it. Ash and Sam are sent flying but are caught by Jessie who informs them of Celebi's location. Ash and Sam climb the monster and find Celebi at its heart. Ash and Sam start to climb through, withstanding Celebi's attacks and trying to remind it of its previous gentle nature. Eventually, Celebi starts to regain its memories of Ash, Sam, and Pikachu and the tendrils holding Suicune release it. Celebi soon breaks free of its brainwashing, destroying the Dark Ball containing it.


Now that Celebi is free from the Iron-Masked Marauder's control, the Celebi-monster is left to crumble into the lake along with the Iron-Masked Marauder and Jessie. Celebi flies Ash and Sam out of the disintegrating creature however it starts to lose strength. By the time Ash's friends and Suicune meet Ash and Sam at the lakeside Celebi is unconscious, something is seriously wrong. Just then Celebi withers in Ash's arms, to everyone's horror. Brock suggests putting Celebi into the water, however it has no effect as the lake's water has been tainted by the attack on it. Suicune however has the power to save the lake, and jumps across the water purifying and restoring it with every step.
Now that Celebi is free from the Iron-Masked Marauder's control, the Celebi-monster is left to crumble into the lake along with the Iron-Masked Marauder and Jessie. Celebi flies Ash and Sam out of the disintegrating creature however it starts to lose strength. By the time Ash's friends and Suicune meet Ash and Sam at the lakeside Celebi is unconscious, something is seriously wrong. Just then Celebi withers in Ash's arms, to everyone's horror. Brock suggests putting Celebi into the water, however, it has no effect as the lake's water has been tainted by the attack on it. Suicune however has the power to save the lake and jumps across the water purifying and restoring it with every step.


Ash places Celebi into the water, however despite being clean it still has no effect. Ash then tries feeding it the Berries it liked earlier, but Celebi doesn't move and the Berries fall into the lake. It is now clear that Celebi is dead, and Ash and the villagers start to weep. Sam angrily states that Celebi didn't do anything wrong, that is was forced to attack the forest and never got the choice... and now it can never have a choice. Sam starts to cry as well, as the others continue to sob, upset at losing such an innocent Pokémon and friend. Suicune and the Forest Pokémon are also devastated, and all cry out in anguish.
Ash places Celebi into the water, however, despite being clean it still has no effect. Ash tries feeding it the Berries it liked earlier, but Celebi doesn't move and the Berries fall into the lake. It is now clear that Celebi is dead, and Ash and the villagers start to weep. Sam angrily states that Celebi didn't do anything wrong, that it was forced to attack the forest and never got the choice, and now it can never have a choice. Sam starts to cry as well, as the others continue to sob, upset at losing such an innocent Pokémon and friend. Suicune and the Forest Pokémon are also devastated, and all cry out in anguish.


Suddenly, a bright light appears in the sky enveloping the lake causing everyone to look up. The light vibrates for a few seconds, before a portal opens through which several Celebi appear. They cause the Celebi lying dead in Ash's arms to rise up and the take it to the middle of a circle and start to give it energy. Towa explains that the spirits of the past and the future can [[Time travel|travel through time]] too, and so they've all come to help their fallen friend. Celebi's body returns to its previous state and the tiny Pokémon suddenly wakes up completely revived to everyone's joy. The Celebi spirits travel back through the portal, which closes in a magnificent display of light. Celebi is now full of life and starts to fly across the lake, happily returning to everyone on the shore.
Suddenly, a bright light appears in the sky enveloping the lake causing everyone to look up. The light vibrates for a few seconds before a portal opens through which several Celebi appear. They cause the Celebi lying dead in Ash's arms to rise up and take it to the middle of a circle and start to give it energy. Towa explains that the spirits of the past and the future can [[Time travel|travel through time]] too, and so they've all come to help their fallen friend. Celebi's body returns to its previous state and the tiny Pokémon suddenly wakes up completely revived to everyone's joy. The Celebi spirits travel back through the portal, which closes in a magnificent display of light. Celebi is now full of life and starts to fly across the lake, happily returning to everyone on the shore.


The reunion is cut short when the Iron-Masked Marauder suddenly emerges from the lake grabbing Celebi. Determined to get away with Celebi one way or another, two rockets emerge from a jet pack on his back and he flies away. Ash is desperate to not let him get away and grabs the Iron-Masked Marauder's leg as he rises and holds on tight, despite rising very high very fast and with the Maurauder trying to kick him off. Ash climbs up his legs orders Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on the evil man, causing the jet pack to explode, and he, Ash, and Pikachu to fall back to Earth. Ash and Pikachu know they will never survive a fall from this height and brace themselves for the inevitable... when Celebi comes to the rescue, helping them fly and returning to their friends. the Iron-Masked Marauder falls through the trees, eventually reaching the ground, losing his helmet, and having to face the wrath of the Arborville citizens and several {{type|Bug}} Pokémon. He goes to send out his Scizor & Sneasel, but the Dark Balls are missing, and then all of the Bug types use {{m|String Shot}} to tie him up.
The reunion is cut short when the Iron-Masked Marauder suddenly emerges from the lake grabbing Celebi. Determined to get away with Celebi one way or another, two rockets emerge from a jet pack on his back and he flies away. Ash is desperate to not let him get away and grabs the Iron-Masked Marauder's leg as he rises and holds on tight, despite rising very high very fast, and with the Marauder trying to kick him off. Ash climbs up his legs orders Pikachu to use {{m|Thunderbolt}} on the evil man, causing the jet pack to explode, and he, Ash, and Pikachu to fall back to Earth. Ash and Pikachu are immediately rescued by Celebi, who helps them fly and return to their friends. The Iron-Masked Marauder falls through the trees, eventually reaching the ground, losing his helmet, and having to face the wrath of the Arborville citizens and several {{type|Bug}} Pokémon. He goes to send out his Scizor and Sneasel, but the Dark Balls are missing, and then all of the Bug types use {{m|String Shot}} to tie him up.


Back at the lake, Ash and company say goodbye to Suicune, and Celebi prepares to travel back in time 40 years to return Sam from where he came. As Ash says goodbye, Sam and he agree that they'll see each other again one day. Celebi and Sam then disappear as they travel through time and those who remained in the present are saddened by Sam and Celebi's departure, with Ash especially upset that his new friend had to leave.
Back at the lake, Ash and company say goodbye to Suicune, and Celebi prepares to travel back in time 40 years to return Sam from where he came. As Ash says goodbye, Sam and he agree that they'll see each other again one day. Celebi and Sam disappear as they travel through time and those who remained in the present are saddened by Sam and Celebi's departure, with Ash especially upset that his new friend had to leave.


Soon afterwards Ash, Misty, and Brock find themselves back where they started, calling Professor Oak once again to confirm that it indeed was a Suicune they saw, and Misty adds that they also were able to see Celebi. Oak notices Ash's disheartened face and asks him what exactly is bringing him down, as he hasn't said a word since they began talking. Ash replies that it's because he made a really good friend, but now it seems they'll never see each other again. Professor Oak responds that true friendships can withstand the test of time and he's absolutely sure that he'll see Sam again and that even though they're separated, they'll be friends forever. Ash feels better from Oak's kind words and promises to tell him the full story when he returns to [[Pallet Town]], and Oak remarks that he's looking forward to it.
Soon afterward Ash, Misty, and Brock find themselves back where they started, calling Professor Oak once again to confirm that it indeed was a Suicune they saw, and Misty adds that they also were able to see Celebi. Oak notices Ash's disheartened face and asks him what exactly is bringing him down, as he hasn't said a word since they began talking. Ash replies that it's because he made a really good friend, but now it seems they'll never see each other again. Professor Oak responds that true friendships can withstand the test of time and he's sure that he'll see Sam again and that even though they're separated, they'll be friends forever. Ash feels better from Oak's kind words and promises to tell him the full story when he returns to [[Pallet Town]], and Oak remarks that he's looking forward to it.


After hanging up, Misty notices something: How could Professor Oak have known that the boy they met was named Sam if none of them mentioned this? Before the gang can think on it too much, the next ferry they're taking is prepared to leave, and they have to go catch it. Brock can only simply chalk it up to being that Professor Oak is a brilliant man who knows everything as they run off to more adventures.
After hanging up, Misty notices something: How could Professor Oak have known that the boy they met was named Sam if none of them mentioned this? Before the gang can think about it too much, the next ferry they're taking is prepared to leave, and they have to go catch it. Brock can only simply chalk it up to being that Professor Oak is a brilliant man who knows everything as they run off to more adventures.


Back in Oak's lab, the Professor is looking through a sketchbook—but not of {{Tracey}}'s, of his own. Talking to himself, he says that it's all as if it happened yesterday, revealing to the viewers the drawing of Celebi and Pikachu together that he drew and that Sam was actually the younger Professor Oak.
Back in Oak's lab, the Professor is looking through a sketchbook—but not of {{Tracey}}'s, of his own. Talking to himself, he says that it's all as if it happened yesterday, revealing to the viewers the drawing of Celebi and Pikachu together that he drew and that Sam was the younger Professor Oak.


In the end, Jessie swims in the lake, and James and Meowth find her on a raft. Soon after they meet back up, a Tyranitar, formerly the Iron-Masked Marauder's, attacks the raft. As it swims away, the Iron-Masked Marauder's Scizor and Sneasel are also revealed, returning to their wild life on being freed from the Dark Balls. The movie, like the others, ends on a Team Rocket note.
In the end, Jessie is swimming in the lake and relishing in its comfort when James and Meowth find her on a raft. Soon after they meet back up, a Tyranitar, formerly the Iron-Masked Marauder's, attacks the raft. As it swims away, the Iron-Masked Marauder's Scizor and Sneasel are also revealed, returning to their wildlife on being freed from the Dark Balls. Team Rocket, having their raft destroyed, decides to relax in the lake instead.


==Major events==
==Major events==
* {{an|Professor Oak}} is revealed to have a owned a {{p|Charmeleon}}.
{{animeevents}}
===Debuts===
===Debuts===
* {{p|Celebi}}
* {{p|Celebi}} ({{OBP|Celebi|M04|M04}})
* {{p|Croconaw}}
* {{p|Croconaw}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}}
* {{p|Tyranitar}}
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* [[Iron-Masked Marauder]]
* [[Iron-Masked Marauder]]
* [[Towa]]
* [[Towa]]
* [[Diana]]
* {{OBP|Diana|M04}}
* [[Dundee]]
* [[Dundee]]
* [[Mr. White]]
* [[Mr. White]]
* Pokémon poacher
* {{OBP|Pokémon poacher|M04}}


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Weezing}} ({{OP|James|Weezing}})
* {{p|Charmeleon}} ([[Sam]]'s)
* {{p|Charmeleon}} ([[Sam]]'s)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} ([[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s; escapes)
* {{p|Tyranitar}} ([[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s; new; escapes)
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s; escapes)
* {{p|Scizor}} ([[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s; escapes)
* {{p|Sneasel}} ([[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s; escapes)
* {{p|Sneasel}} ([[Iron-Masked Marauder]]'s; escapes)
* {{p|Celebi}} ({{OBP|Celebi|M04|Iron Masked Marauder's}}; new; escapes)
* {{p|Croconaw}} ([[Dundee]]'s)
* {{p|Croconaw}} ([[Dundee]]'s)
* {{p|Scyther}} (Poacher's)
* {{p|Scyther}} ({{OBP|Pokémon poacher|M04|poacher}}'s)
* {{p|Houndoom}} (Poacher's)
* {{p|Houndoom}} ({{OBP|Pokémon poacher|M04|poacher}}'s)
* {{p|Gengar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Gengar}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Onix}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Onix}} (Trainer's)
* {{p|Celebi}} ([[Celebi (M04)|wild]]; multiple)
* {{p|Suicune}} ([[Suicune (M04)|wild]])
* {{p|Suicune}} ([[Suicune (M04)|wild]])
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}}; cameo)
* {{p|Jigglypuff}} ({{an|Jigglypuff|anime}}; cameo)
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* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Remoraid}}
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Quagsire}}
* {{p|Magikarp}}
* {{p|Magikarp}} (multiple)
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Gyarados}}
* {{p|Seaking}} (multiple)
* {{p|Seaking}} (multiple)
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* {{p|Voltorb}}
* {{p|Voltorb}}
* {{p|Electrode}}
* {{p|Electrode}}
* {{p|Celebi}} (multiple)


==Cast==
==Cast==
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{{cast|Johto|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Johto|Ash's Pikachu|disp=Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|Pikachu|Ikue Ohtani|ピカチュウ|大谷育江}}
{{cast|Johto|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Rachael Lillis|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Johto|Misty (anime)|disp=Misty|Rachael Lillis|Kasumi|Mayumi Iizuka|カスミ|飯塚雅弓}}
{{cast|Johto|Misty's Togepi|disp=Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|Togepi|Satomi Kōrogi|トゲピー|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Johto|Misty's Togepi|disp=Togepi|Satomi Koorogi|Togepi|Satomi Koorogi|トゲピー|こおろぎさとみ}}
{{cast|Johto|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Eric Stuart|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Johto|Brock (anime)|disp=Brock|Eric Stuart|Takeshi|Yūji Ueda|タケシ|うえだ ゆうじ}}
{{cast|Johto|Jessie|Rachael Lillis|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Johto|Jessie|Rachael Lillis|Musashi|Megumi Hayashibara|ムサシ|林原めぐみ}}
{{cast|Johto|James|Eric Stuart|Kojirō|Shin'ichirō Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Johto|James|Eric Stuart|Kojirō|Shin-ichiro Miki|コジロウ|三木眞一郎}}
{{cast|Johto|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Maddie Blaustein|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Johto|Meowth (Team Rocket)|disp=Meowth|Maddie Blaustein|Nyarth|Inuko Inuyama|ニャース|犬山イヌコ}}
{{cast|Johto|Professor Oak (anime)|disp=Professor Oak|Stan Hart|Dr. Okido|Unshō Ishizuka|オーキド博士|石塚運昇}}
{{cast|Johto|Professor Oak (anime)|disp=Professor Oak|Stuart Zagnit{{!}}Stan Hart|Dr. Okido|Unshō Ishizuka|オーキド博士|石塚運昇}}
{{cast|Johto|Tracey Sketchit|disp=Tracey|none|Kenji|Tomokazu Seki|ケンジ|関智一}}
{{cast|Johto|Tracey Sketchit|disp=Tracey|none|Kenji|Tomokazu Seki|ケンジ|関智一}}
{{cast|Johto|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons{{!}}Ken Gates|Narration|Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
{{cast|Johto|Narrator|disp=Narration|Rodger Parsons{{!}}Ken Gates|Narration|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Unshō Ishizuka|ナレーション|石塚運昇|bottom=yes}}
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by
! colspan=6 | Special appearances by
|-
|-
{{cast|Johto|Sam|Tara Jayne|Yukinari|Keiko Toda|ユキナリ|戸田恵子}}
{{cast|Johto|Sam|Tara Jayne|Yukinari|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Keiko Toda|ユキナリ|戸田恵子}}
{{cast|Johto|Suicune (M04)|disp=Suicune|Masahiko Tanaka|Suicune|Masahiko Tanaka|スイクン|田中正彦}}
{{cast|Johto|Suicune (M04)|disp=Suicune|none|Suicune|Masahiko Tanaka|スイクン|田中正彦}}
{{cast|Johto|Celebi (M04)|disp=Celebi|Kazuko Sugiyama|Celebi|Kazuko Sugiyama|セレビィ|杉山佳寿子}}
{{cast|Johto|Celebi (M04)|disp=Celebi|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Kazuko Sugiyama|Celebi|Kazuko Sugiyama|セレビィ|杉山佳寿子}}
{{cast|Johto|Iron-Masked Marauder|Dan Green|Vicious|Shirō Sano|ビシャス|佐野史郎}}
{{cast|Johto|Iron-Masked Marauder|Dan Green|Vicious|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Shirō Sano|ビシャス|佐野史郎}}
{{cast|Johto|Diana|Roxanne Beck|Miku|An Suzuki|ミク|鈴木杏}}
{{cast|Johto|Diana (M04)|disp=Diana|Roxanne Beck|Miku|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}An Suzuki|ミク|鈴木杏}}
{{cast|Johto|Towa|Veronica Taylor|Towa|Mami Koyama|トワ|小山茉美}}
{{cast|Johto|Towa|Veronica Taylor|Towa|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Mami Koyama|トワ|小山茉美}}
{{cast|Johto|Towa|disp=Towa (young)|Kerry Williams|Towa|Mami Koyama|トワ|小山茉美}}
{{cast|Johto|Towa|disp=Towa (young)|Kerry Williams|Towa|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Mami Koyama|トワ|小山茉美}}
{{cast|Johto|Dundee|Amy Birnbaum|Alligates Trainer|<!--N/A-->|アリゲイツのトレーナー|<nowiki>N/A</nowiki>}}
{{cast|Johto|Dundee|Amy Birnbaum|Alligates Trainer|<!--N/A-->|アリゲイツのトレーナー|<nowiki>N/A</nowiki>}}
{{cast|Johto|Mr. White|Marc Thompson|White|Takashi Fujī|ホワイト|藤井隆}}
{{cast|Johto|Mr. White|Marc Thompson|White|List of Japanese voice actors{{!}}Takashi Fujī|ホワイト|藤井隆}}
{{cast|Johto|Hunter|Maddie Blaustein|Hunter|Kōichi Yamadera|ハンター|山寺宏一}}
{{cast|Johto|Hunter|Maddie Blaustein|Hunter|Kōichi Yamadera|ハンター|山寺宏一}}
{{cast|Johto|Ursaring (Pokémon)|disp=Ursaring|none|Ringuma|Hisao Egawa|リングマ|江川央生}}
|}
|}


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This is the last Pokémon movie to feature an audio commentary. It is also the only one to include voice actors [[Veronica Taylor]], [[Rachael Lillis]], [[Eric Stuart]], and [[Maddie Blaustein]].
* This movie was released between [[EP205]] and [[EP206]] in Japan.
* Sammy Oak's hobby of sketching Pokémon is shared with {{Tracey}}, who coincidentally becomes his assistant.
* This is the last movie to feature an audio commentary. It is also the only one to include voice actors [[Veronica Taylor]], [[Rachael Lillis]], [[Eric Stuart]], and [[Maddie Blaustein]].
* This is the third [[Pokémon movie]] to air on Toon Disney in the United States, after ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
* This was the third Pokémon movie to air on Toon Disney in {{pmin|the United States}}, after ''[[M06|Jirachi: Wish Maker]]'' and ''[[M07|Destiny Deoxys]]''.
* {{AP|Cyndaquil}} and {{AP|Totodile}} appeared in promotional posters for this movie, but not the film itself.
* {{AP|Cyndaquil}} and {{AP|Totodile}} appeared in promotional posters for this movie, but not in the movie itself.
* This is the first movie in which Jessie, James, and Meowth directly assist the main villain.
* This is the first movie in which [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} directly assist the main villain.
* {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} is Misty's only Pokémon to appear in the film.
* {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} is {{an|Misty}}'s only Pokémon to appear in the movie.
* This is the first movie in which a Pokémon evolves ({{p|Metapod}} into {{p|Butterfree}}).
* This is the first movie in which a Pokémon evolves, in this case {{p|Metapod}} into {{p|Butterfree}}.
* This is the first movie in which {{TRT}} blast off.
* This is the first movie in which {{TRT}} blasts off.
* Meowth refers to the real world when he mistakes the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] for a "{{wp|Mexico|Mexican}} Wrestler."
* Meowth refers to the real world when he mistakes the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]] for a "{{wp|Mexico|Mexican}} wrestler".
* This is the first movie not to feature [[talking Pokémon]] other than {{MTR}}.
* This is the first movie not to feature [[talking Pokémon]] other than Meowth.
* Unlike in the episode ''[[EP125|The Little Big Horn]]'', {{p|Stantler}}'s voice is dubbed in this movie.
* Here, unlike in the episode ''[[EP125|The Little Big Horn]]'', {{p|Stantler}}'s voice is dubbed.
* This movie marks the first time that a {{pkmn2|caught}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] is featured in the {{pkmn|anime}}, and is also so far the only time that a {{pkmn2|Legendary}} or Mythical Pokémon is caught on-screen in the anime.
* This movie marks the first time that a {{pkmn2|caught}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] is featured in the {{pkmn|anime}}.
* This is the first movie to keep its Japanese soundtrack in the dub, a practice that would continue until the [[M16|sixteenth movie]].
* The working title for this movie during its production was '''Pokémon 2001'''.
* The events of this movie are later made [[canon]] in ''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll!]]'', where Ash identifies {{p|Suicune}} by name. He only learned its name in the movie despite seeing it in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''.
* This was the first Pokémon movie to be distributed by [[Miramax]].


===Errors===
===Errors===
* In the opening, Ash is shown in his normal clothes when receiving Pikachu instead of his pajamas.
* When the Iron-Masked Maurauder demands the {{OBP|Pokémon poacher|M04|poacher}} to tell him where Celebi is, the poacher's right eye is drawn as normal instead of bionic.
* When Mr. White is in his flying boat, his gloves disappear. They return in the next scene.
* In the opening, {{Ash}} is shown in his normal clothes when he is receiving Pikachu, instead of his pajamas as depicted in [[EP001|the first episode]] of the anime.
* When Sammy runs out of the [[Lake of Life]], his clothes are only wet up to his knees, despite having been in the water past his waist.
* When [[Mr. White]] is in his flying boat, his gloves disappear. They return in the next scene.
* In one scene when Celebi is eating a berry, the blue tip of its left antenna is missing.
* When Ash and {{ashfr}} arrive at the waterfall, Mr. White speaks, but his mouth does not move.
* When Sam runs out of the [[Lake of Life]], his clothes are only wet up to his knees, despite having been in a part of the lake where the water's surface was higher than his waist.
* After the Pokémon are blown away, the front of [[Ash's hat]] is colored red like the rest of the hat instead of white.
* When Suicune goes back to the Lake of Life, a nearby {{p|Sentret}} has miscolored ears.
* In the English dub, under the "In Association with" section of the credits, [[The Pokémon Company]] is credited as "THE POKEMAN COMPANY," misspelled and lacking an e-acute.


===Dub edits===
===Dub edits===
* This film is the only part of the anime to feature scenes specially animated for Western audiences.
* This movie is the only part of the anime to feature scenes specially animated for Western audiences.
** The first was an alternate scene of Ash calling Professor Oak to find out about Suicune. In the original scene, Professor Oak assumes it is Suicune, shows Ash a picture of it from a book, and talks about it; however, when he attempts to write a [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture|Pokémon senryū]], [[Ash's Muk]] smothers Oak and {{Tracey}} apologizes. In the English version, Professor Oak confirms that Suicune is one of the [[Legendary Pokémon]], talks about it, confirms that he has seen it, and confirms that the legends about Suicune being the embodiment of the North Wind and being able to purify tainted water are true. Mr. White then calls to Ash and his friends, and they run off to the boat. The scene then cuts to an exterior shot of [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]], then cuts to him sitting inside his lab, wondering if he "should have told him" what was going to happen.
** The first was an alternate scene of Ash calling {{an|Professor Oak}} to find out about {{OBP|Suicune|M04}}. In the original scene, Professor Oak assumes it is Suicune, shows Ash a picture of it from a book, and talks about it; however, when he attempts to write a [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Lecture|Pokémon senryū]], [[Ash's Muk]] smothers Oak and {{Tracey}} apologizes. In the English version, Professor Oak confirms that Suicune is one of the [[Legendary Pokémon]], talks about it, confirms that he has seen it, and confirms that the legends about Suicune being the embodiment of the North Wind and being able to purify tainted water are true. Mr. White then calls to Ash and {{ashfr}}, and they run off to the boat. The scene then cuts to an exterior shot of [[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]], then cuts to him sitting inside his lab, wondering if he "should have told him" what was going to happen.
** The second scene is when {{TRT}} try to grab some fruit while on the Marauder's mech, only to fall off and be left behind.
** The second scene is when {{TRT}} try to grab some fruit while on the Marauder's mech, only to fall off and be left behind.
** The third scene is an alternate ending. The new ending is of Ash calling Professor Oak again, telling him of his adventures in the forest and how sad he was that he would never see his new friend again. Oak assures him that he and ''Sammy'' would always be friends, no matter how far apart they are. After the call, Misty wonders aloud how Oak knew Sammy's name. In the original, Sammy was shown returning home to Towa believing that his experience in the future was a dream (thereby avoiding the grandfather paradox as stated above, but creating an error: he still had sketches from this "dream"). In fact, the only clue for the Japanese audience that Sammy was actually a young Professor Oak was during the credits when Tracey finds Sam's faded sketch of Celebi and Pikachu sleeping among Professor Oak's belongings (which also causes a small continuity error, as Tracey finds the sketchbook stashed away among several other old books despite Professor Oak having being shown to have been recently reading it).
** The third scene is an alternate ending. The new ending is of Ash calling Professor Oak again, telling him of his adventures in the forest and how sad he was that he would never see his new friend again. Oak assures him that he and ''Sammy'' would always be friends, no matter how far apart they are. After the call, Misty wonders aloud how Oak knew Sam's name. In the original, Sam was shown returning to [[Towa]] in the past, and he tells her he had been dreaming. In fact, the only clue for the Japanese audience that Sam was actually a young Professor Oak was during the ending credits, when Tracey finds Sam's faded sketch of {{OBP|Celebi|M04}} and {{AP|Pikachu}} sleeping among Professor Oak's belongings (but this causes a small continuity error in the dub, as Tracey finds the sketchbook stashed away among several other old books despite Professor Oak having been shown recently reading it).
*** For the director's comments on the English DVD involving the voice talent, they talk about watching the original ending and being completely confused on whether it meant that Oak and Sammy were the same or not. They note that the original is a fairly typical way for a Japanese movie to solve a similar mystery in the storyline. Once they confirmed that Oak and Sammy were the same person, they created the new ending to clearly show that they were the same for the English-speaking audiences.
*** For the director's comments on the English DVD involving the voice talent, they talk about watching the original ending and being completely confused on whether it meant that Oak and Sam were the same person or not. They note that the original is a fairly typical way for a Japanese movie to solve a similar mystery in the storyline. Once they confirmed that Oak and Sam were indeed the same person, they created the new ending to clearly show that they were the same for the English-speaking audiences.
* The dub features the prologue originally made for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. The dub version was released in America after the subsequent film was released in Japan.
*** The addition of the above scene creates a continuity error in the dub, as the scene depicts Ash and his friends already back at the port ready to depart by boat, whereas the very first scene of the ending credits shows them leaving Arborville via Mr. White's flying boat.
* The {{p|Croconaw}} Trainer is unnamed and has no lines in the Japanese version, however in the dub he is given the name [[Dundee]] and is heard introducing himself to Ash and sending out Croconaw.
*** A special edition of the movie including these additional scenes voiced in Japanese was broadcast on TV Tokyo on March 25th, 2003. However, this version has a few key differences. Firstly, none of the background music created for the English dub of these scenes is played, with the soundtrack simply being silent instead. Secondly, the scene where Ash first calls Professor Oak is identical to the original version with the exception of the added cut to Professor Oak's Laboratory. Lastly, the scene from the original version of Sam returning to his time period is still included, playing directly before Ash's second call to Professor Oak.
** Dundee's Australian accent ensures that this is a reference to the film ''{{wp|"Crocodile" Dundee}}''.
* The dub features the prologue (entitled "Ash's Journey") originally made for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. The dub version was also released in America as a special feature on the ''[[M01|Mewtwo Strikes Back]]'' DVD, even before ''Pokémon Heroes'' was released in Japan.
* The {{p|Croconaw}} Trainer is unnamed and has no lines in the Japanese version. However, in the dub, he is given the name [[Dundee]] and is heard introducing himself to Ash and sending out Croconaw.
** Dundee's Australian accent ensures that this is a reference to the 1986 action-comedy film ''{{wp|Crocodile Dundee}}''.
* Iron-Masked Marauder never calls {{p|Tyranitar}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}} by name in the original version.
* Iron-Masked Marauder never calls {{p|Tyranitar}}'s {{m|Hyper Beam}} by name in the original version.
* When Brock says that it looks like Ash evolved into a {{p|Primeape}}, the Swedish and Portuguese dub mistook it for {{wp|primate}} and erroneously translated it, thus making a reference to the real world.
* When {{an|Brock}} says that it looks like Ash evolved into a {{p|Primeape}}, the Swedish and Portuguese dub mistook it for {{wp|primate}} and erroneously translated it, thus making a reference to the real world.
* In the Swedish subtitles, {{p|Teddiursa}} is subbed as Pappa Ursa, as if he says "Daddy Ursa" instead of Teddiursa.
* In the original Japanese version, "40 years later" is displayed when the movie returns to present day. This text is removed in the English dub.  


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==External links==
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*''[http://www.amazon.com/Pokémon-4Ever-Kunihiko-Yuyama/dp/B01AQPBG10 Pokémon 4Ever]'' on [[Prime Video]] <small>(English)</small>
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*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0313487/ ''Pokémon 4Ever'' at IMDb]
*[http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0313487/ ''Pokémon 4Ever'' at IMDb]
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*[http://www.pokemon.com/us/pokemon-episodes/pokemon-movies/pokemon-4ever-2002 Official website] <small>(English)</small>
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2001/ Official website for ''Pokémon 4Ever''] <small>(Japanese)</small>
*[http://www.pokemon.co.jp/anime/movie/2001/ Official website] <small>(Japanese)</small>
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M03 : Spell of the Unown: Entei
Pokémon movies
M05 : Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias
Celebi: The Voice of the Forest
セレビィ 時を超えた遭遇 Celebi: A Timeless Encounter
Pokemon forever.jpg
Premiere
Japan July 7, 2001
United States October 11, 2002
Home video
Japan February 8, 2002*
United States March 18, 2003*
English themes
Opening Born to Be a Winner
Ending Cele-B-R-A-T-E
Japanese themes
Opening めざせポケモンマスター2001
Ending 明日天気にしておくれ
Ratings
United States G
Great Britain U
Ireland G
Canada PG
Quebec G
Japan G
Germany o.Al
Australia G
New Zealand G

Pokémon 4Ever - Celebi: The Voice of the Forest (Japanese: 劇場版ポケットモンスター セレビィ えた遭遇 Pocket Monsters the Movie - Celebi: Encounter Beyond Time; officially known as Celebi: a Timeless Encounter in Japan), also known simply as Pokémon 4Ever, is the fourth Pokémon movie. It features Celebi and Suicune.

It was released in theaters in Japan on July 7, 2001. It was distributed by Miramax in theaters in 2002. A limited release in the United States took place on October 11, 2002, and the official premiere was on October 25, 2002.

Celebi: The Voice of the Forest was shown with the Pikachu short movie Pikachu's PikaBoo.

Other posters and logos

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Blurb

There are always those who seek to contain and capture rare Pokémon—and there are those who would protect these special Pokémon from evil forces. Forty years ago that very thing occurred when Celebi found itself fleeing a vicious hunter, and a young Trainer named Sammy rushed to the rescue. They vanished—becoming yet another strange legend that the townspeople tell.

In the present day, Ash and friends arrive in the forest, and while the story of Sammy and Celebi might seem like just that at first—a story—they find out the truth when both boy and Pokémon turn up again! Though both recover from their harrowing ordeal of forty years past, things aren't necessarily getting better—there are still people looking to capture Celebi! This time it's the Iron Masked Marauder, and his plan might just be the cruelest one yet. He's equipped with Dark Balls, which make any Pokémon captured in them mindlessly obedient and evil. Can Ash, Sammy, Misty, and Brock withstand the power of a possessed Celebi, and restore it to its true self?

Plot

Forty years ago, a young Pokémon Trainer named Sam was traveling through the woods. A young woman named Towa gives Sam a piece of bread and a warning: that there is a rare and powerful Pokémon living in the forest. Sam thanks her for the bread and continues into the deep woods, where he begins sketching some Bellossom, unaware that elsewhere in the same forest, a Celebi is being chased down by a Pokémon poacher who wishes to capture it using his Scyther and his Houndoom. Celebi, the poacher, and Sam soon come in contact with one another, and Sam protects the Celebi from the man, who reveals himself to be a poacher of rare Pokémon. Celebi is still worried and in pain, however, and transports both itself and Sam into the future.

In a caravan by the forest the same Pokémon poacher, now aged, is in a confrontation with the Iron-Masked Marauder, a member of Team Rocket, who wants to know where he saw Celebi. The poacher refuses, and therefore the Iron-Masked Marauder demonstrates a Dark Ball, using it on one of the Pokémon the poacher has caged up, a Tyranitar. Using the now Dark Tyranitar's Hyper Beam, the Iron-Masked Marauder destroys the ranch, and the cages, of the poacher. Finally convinced of the Rocket member's power, the poacher agrees to tell him everything he knows about Celebi.

At the same time, in a nearby town, Brock and Misty are waiting for Ash to arrive at the dock of one of the many ferries they've taken across the waterways of the regions. Brock sends out his Crobat to find Ash and tell him that it's just about time for them to leave, just as Ash starts a Pokémon battle with another Trainer named Dundee, using his Pikachu against Dundee's Croconaw. Pikachu defeats Croconaw easily, just as Crobat shows up, and Ash and Pikachu make a run for the dock, arriving just in time to see the ferry begin to pull away. Ash runs for a dock nearer to where the ferry is, jumping for it and being caught by Mr. White, the boat's owner. After being dragged on board, the Trainers and owner talk Pokémon.

It is during this that Pikachu sees another Pokémon in the forest, Suicune. As soon as they arrive at their next destination, Ash makes a call to Professor Oak, who explains to them from Ash's description that it indeed was a Suicune. From the description Professor Oak gives the young Trainers, it seems that Oak himself knows more about Suicune specifically than the experts, leading Ash to ask if he ever has seen one. The Professor replies affirmatively, and Ash asks where he did. Before Oak can reply, the ferry's owner calls for Ash, telling him that they must leave. Ash says goodbye quickly and goes with him.

Ash continues on the water, this time in a different boat, through a deep forest, and, as always, Jessie, James, and Meowth are watching. This time, their preferred mode of transport is seemingly a giant pink paper airplane, the propeller in the back of which is operated by the pedaling of the Rocket trio. However, Jessie stops pedaling for a moment, leaving the contraption underpowered and susceptible to the wind, which is exactly what catches it. Team Rocket are sent flying into the distance, leaving their trademark star in the sky.

Meanwhile, Ash, as well as the others, have reached a waterfall along the river. Unable to climb it, Misty asks what they'll do. Mr. White responds with a quick transformation of his craft, turning it from a boat into a small blimp in a matter of seconds, and floating up, over the waterfall, and into Arborville which a small town comprising entirely of tree-houses, where he lets the Trainers off.

They continue on, arriving at the same place that Sam did forty years before, and are asked by Towa, who has now aged considerably if they're going to be going into the forest to look for Pokémon. Ash replies that he will and soon the old woman's granddaughter, Diana, shows up, who Brock promptly hits on. Ash ignores Towa's advice, running headlong into the forest, leaving Misty to pull Brock away from Diana, as she always does.

As soon as the trio has gotten into the deep woods, the trees begin to glow blue, something that happened just before Celebi vanished into the future with Sam. At the same place he vanished from, in front of Celebi's shrine, Sam reappears just as Ash, Misty, and Brock run up, with Celebi in his arms. Celebi floats away before the three can see it. Sam is unconscious and Ash, worried about him, decides to take him back to Towa's house.

As soon as the four return, Sam wakes up, pushing Ash away and demanding where Celebi has gone. Before there can be a fight between Ash and Sam, Brock is able to break it up. Towa suddenly recognizes Sam, and she brings everyone inside to explain what happened. Since Sam disappeared 40 years before, she had been keeping his sketchbook and returned it to him explaining to him just how long he'd been gone. Sam vows to return to where he reappeared and find Celebi to help it, and Ash, Misty, and Brock agree to go with him.

Soon, traveling in the forest, the four see the destruction wreaked by the Iron-Masked Marauder's giant mech, and Sam and Ash find where Celebi is hiding. However, the Time Travel Pokémon appears not to want their help, sending out vines to get them away. Pikachu, taking Celebi's defensiveness for hostility, prepares to Thunder Shock it, but Sam prevents it from doing so, and explains that the Pokémon is only scared. Soon, Ash and Sam are able to, together, soothe Celebi and bring it with them.

Team Rocket, not yet having given up, are waiting for them, and block their path back. Saying their motto, as they always do, causes Wobbuffet to fall onto the already-unstable branch they stand on, though, and causes it to break, sending them to the ground, and allowing the four Trainers to continue.

Just as Ash says that the town where the old woman and Diana live together is close, the Iron-Masked Marauder attacks, sending out his Dark Tyranitar against the Trainers. Using its Hyper Beam again, he very nearly hits them, however, they are able to escape, partly due to the intervention of Weezing's SmokeScreen. It is at this point where all of the Team Rocket members meet the Iron-Masked Marauder demonstrates to them his Dark Pokémon, sending out his Dark Sneasel and Dark Scizor as well, and sends the two Pokémon after the group of four.

Misty causes the group to stop due to twisting her knee, and both of the Dark Pokémon catch up. Ash prepares to battle, taking out one of his Poké Balls, and Sam does as well. Sam's Poké Ball is different, though; instead of being a red-and-white color like Ash's, it has a grayish color to it and must be unscrewed on the top before sending out his Pokémon of choice, a Charmeleon. Ash, now over the surprise of Sam's strange Poké Ball, throws his own, sending out Bayleef. Thus begins a battle, Bayleef vs Scizor, Charmeleon vs Sneasel. Both of the Trainers' Pokémon are able to defeat the Marauder's, just as the man himself, with his team-mates, arrives. However, all he finds left by the Trainers are his Pokémon, tied up.

Ash and the group continue in the forest, which grows foggy. Leading them through are several Normal-type Pokémon, who bring them to a lake, called the Lake of Life. Sam brings Celebi in, and it dives underwater, using Recover. Now fully healed, the Pokémon plays with the group a bit, and Ash turns his hat backward and jumps in, followed by Sam. The three of them swim for a bit, then fly through the air with the help of Celebi's Psychic powers. Celebi soon leads all four of them to a Berry tree, and everything seems well for a bit.

Jessie, James, and Meowth bored on the Iron-Masked Marauder's mech, try to grab a fruit of their own, however, in doing so, they end up falling out, and even losing the fruit itself to a Pidgeotto.

Back with Ash's group, he and Sam are discussing Pokémon, and Sam shows Ash his sketchbook, containing several excellent drawings including the one that Sam is working on now; one of Pikachu and Celebi sleeping together. Ash remarks on the quality of Sam's pictures, which Ash compares to a Pokédex. The two talk about how, especially for Sam, their mothers must worry about them. Pikachu and Celebi wake up and runoff, causing Sam and Ash to follow them. Climbing a tree, they watch many Metapod evolve into Butterfree and fly off creating a magnificently colorful display. The two friends watch this together with the Pokémon, and marvel at the unforgettable sight.

The next morning, the four Trainers continue their journey back to the village when the Iron-Masked Marauder arrives on his mech. With Jessie, James, and Meowth cutting off their escape, the gang is forced to try to fight their way out. Pikachu's attacks do not damage the mech, and the Iron-Masked Marauder captures Celebi in his Dark Ball. Ash attempts to attack the Iron-Masked Marauder himself and climbs the mech's leg, like a flock of Pidgey surround the Marauder allowing Ash to make it up. However, even though his efforts are able to topple the mech and are able to get the Dark Ball containing Celebi away, the evil Team Rocket member is able to get it back when Ash loses consciousness. He shows the group, as well as the Pokémon who have gathered to help Celebi, just what has happened: Celebi has become a mindless monster who instantly attacks with its psychic powers easily defeating all the Pokémon. The Iron-Masked Marauder demands Celebi displays more of its power, and the Pokémon responds by picking up a good amount of debris, and Jessie, to create a monstrous ball. Suicune is watching this, and Diana and her grandmother know as well and go to rescue Ash and the others in Mr. White's blimp.

As Celebi moves through the forest, the Iron-Masked Marauder refuses to let Jessie go as he wants her to make a full report to Giovanni about the power he now possesses. He has Celebi turn the ball into a monstrous creation which fires a purple beam at the Lake, causing an explosion that destroys its purity. Jessie promises the Marauder that she'll guarantee him a promotion when he hands Celebi over to Giovanni, however, the Marauder tells her he has no intention of handing Celebi over. Instead, he plans to use Celebi to usurp Giovanni and take over Team Rocket himself. The blimp approaches the Marauder and Ash and Sam try to get Celebi's attention, but the Marauder has Celebi fire at the blimp, causing it to crash land in the lake and another shot sends them flying to shore. Ash and Sam are determined to get Celebi back and Ash orders a Thunderbolt from Pikachu against the Celebi monster, but it has no effect. The Iron-Masked Marauder decides to get rid of Ash and Sam once and for all and order Celebi to fire at them. Ash and Sam have no way of avoiding the beam that's forming, and Celebi fires.

Ash and Sam are rescued by Suicune, who had arrived just in time. Suicune confirms it's there to help, and Ash and Sam prepare to get Celebi back. The Iron-Masked Marauder notices Suicune's arrival and decides to capture it too, and sends out his Dark Tyranitar and orders a Hyper Beam. Brock knows Tyranitar has to be stopped and sends out Onix against it. The two Pokémon begin to fight however Onix, despite its size advantage, finds itself to be no match against Tyranitar's strength. Meanwhile, Suicune attempts to find an opening to get Ash and Sam to Celebi but cannot get past the Celebi-monster's defenses. Eventually, Tyranitar heads towards Suicune who unleashes a powerful Bubble Beam which knocks it back, allowing Onix to use its tail to send Tyranitar flying into the Lake, taking it out of the fight. However, the battle has taken its toll on Onix who faints. Brock congratulates Onix on a job well done and returns it to its Poké Ball.

Meanwhile, Suicune is finally able to make a run for Celebi up the monster's arm but is caught by the creature's tendril which starts to sap the energy out of it. Ash and Sam are sent flying but are caught by Jessie who informs them of Celebi's location. Ash and Sam climb the monster and find Celebi at its heart. Ash and Sam start to climb through, withstanding Celebi's attacks and trying to remind it of its previous gentle nature. Eventually, Celebi starts to regain its memories of Ash, Sam, and Pikachu and the tendrils holding Suicune release it. Celebi soon breaks free of its brainwashing, destroying the Dark Ball containing it.

Now that Celebi is free from the Iron-Masked Marauder's control, the Celebi-monster is left to crumble into the lake along with the Iron-Masked Marauder and Jessie. Celebi flies Ash and Sam out of the disintegrating creature however it starts to lose strength. By the time Ash's friends and Suicune meet Ash and Sam at the lakeside Celebi is unconscious, something is seriously wrong. Just then Celebi withers in Ash's arms, to everyone's horror. Brock suggests putting Celebi into the water, however, it has no effect as the lake's water has been tainted by the attack on it. Suicune however has the power to save the lake and jumps across the water purifying and restoring it with every step.

Ash places Celebi into the water, however, despite being clean it still has no effect. Ash tries feeding it the Berries it liked earlier, but Celebi doesn't move and the Berries fall into the lake. It is now clear that Celebi is dead, and Ash and the villagers start to weep. Sam angrily states that Celebi didn't do anything wrong, that it was forced to attack the forest and never got the choice, and now it can never have a choice. Sam starts to cry as well, as the others continue to sob, upset at losing such an innocent Pokémon and friend. Suicune and the Forest Pokémon are also devastated, and all cry out in anguish.

Suddenly, a bright light appears in the sky enveloping the lake causing everyone to look up. The light vibrates for a few seconds before a portal opens through which several Celebi appear. They cause the Celebi lying dead in Ash's arms to rise up and take it to the middle of a circle and start to give it energy. Towa explains that the spirits of the past and the future can travel through time too, and so they've all come to help their fallen friend. Celebi's body returns to its previous state and the tiny Pokémon suddenly wakes up completely revived to everyone's joy. The Celebi spirits travel back through the portal, which closes in a magnificent display of light. Celebi is now full of life and starts to fly across the lake, happily returning to everyone on the shore.

The reunion is cut short when the Iron-Masked Marauder suddenly emerges from the lake grabbing Celebi. Determined to get away with Celebi one way or another, two rockets emerge from a jet pack on his back and he flies away. Ash is desperate to not let him get away and grabs the Iron-Masked Marauder's leg as he rises and holds on tight, despite rising very high very fast, and with the Marauder trying to kick him off. Ash climbs up his legs orders Pikachu to use Thunderbolt on the evil man, causing the jet pack to explode, and he, Ash, and Pikachu to fall back to Earth. Ash and Pikachu are immediately rescued by Celebi, who helps them fly and return to their friends. The Iron-Masked Marauder falls through the trees, eventually reaching the ground, losing his helmet, and having to face the wrath of the Arborville citizens and several Bug-type Pokémon. He goes to send out his Scizor and Sneasel, but the Dark Balls are missing, and then all of the Bug types use String Shot to tie him up.

Back at the lake, Ash and company say goodbye to Suicune, and Celebi prepares to travel back in time 40 years to return Sam from where he came. As Ash says goodbye, Sam and he agree that they'll see each other again one day. Celebi and Sam disappear as they travel through time and those who remained in the present are saddened by Sam and Celebi's departure, with Ash especially upset that his new friend had to leave.

Soon afterward Ash, Misty, and Brock find themselves back where they started, calling Professor Oak once again to confirm that it indeed was a Suicune they saw, and Misty adds that they also were able to see Celebi. Oak notices Ash's disheartened face and asks him what exactly is bringing him down, as he hasn't said a word since they began talking. Ash replies that it's because he made a really good friend, but now it seems they'll never see each other again. Professor Oak responds that true friendships can withstand the test of time and he's sure that he'll see Sam again and that even though they're separated, they'll be friends forever. Ash feels better from Oak's kind words and promises to tell him the full story when he returns to Pallet Town, and Oak remarks that he's looking forward to it.

After hanging up, Misty notices something: How could Professor Oak have known that the boy they met was named Sam if none of them mentioned this? Before the gang can think about it too much, the next ferry they're taking is prepared to leave, and they have to go catch it. Brock can only simply chalk it up to being that Professor Oak is a brilliant man who knows everything as they run off to more adventures.

Back in Oak's lab, the Professor is looking through a sketchbook—but not of Tracey's, of his own. Talking to himself, he says that it's all as if it happened yesterday, revealing to the viewers the drawing of Celebi and Pikachu together that he drew and that Sam was the younger Professor Oak.

In the end, Jessie is swimming in the lake and relishing in its comfort when James and Meowth find her on a raft. Soon after they meet back up, a Tyranitar, formerly the Iron-Masked Marauder's, attacks the raft. As it swims away, the Iron-Masked Marauder's Scizor and Sneasel are also revealed, returning to their wildlife on being freed from the Dark Balls. Team Rocket, having their raft destroyed, decides to relax in the lake instead.

Major events

For a list of all major events in the anime, please see the history page.

Debuts

Characters

Humans

Pokémon

Cast

Cast
Ash Veronica Taylor 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
Misty Rachael Lillis Kasumi Mayumi Iizuka カスミ 飯塚雅弓
Togepi Satomi Koorogi Togepi Satomi Koorogi トゲピー こおろぎさとみ
Brock Eric Stuart Takeshi Yūji Ueda タケシ うえだ ゆうじ
Jessie Rachael Lillis Musashi Megumi Hayashibara ムサシ 林原めぐみ
James Eric Stuart Kojirō Shin-ichiro Miki コジロウ 三木眞一郎
Meowth Maddie Blaustein Nyarth Inuko Inuyama ニャース 犬山イヌコ
Professor Oak Stan Hart Dr. Okido Unshō Ishizuka オーキド博士 石塚運昇
Tracey Kenji Tomokazu Seki ケンジ 関智一
Narration Ken Gates Narration Unshō Ishizuka ナレーション 石塚運昇
Special appearances by
Sam Tara Jayne Yukinari Keiko Toda ユキナリ 戸田恵子
Suicune Suicune Masahiko Tanaka スイクン 田中正彦
Celebi Kazuko Sugiyama Celebi Kazuko Sugiyama セレビィ 杉山佳寿子
Iron-Masked Marauder Dan Green Vicious Shirō Sano ビシャス 佐野史郎
Diana Roxanne Beck Miku An Suzuki ミク 鈴木杏
Towa Veronica Taylor Towa Mami Koyama トワ 小山茉美
Towa (young) Kerry Williams Towa Mami Koyama トワ 小山茉美
Dundee Amy Birnbaum Alligates Trainer アリゲイツのトレーナー N/A
Mr. White Marc Thompson White Takashi Fujī ホワイト 藤井隆
Hunter Maddie Blaustein Hunter Kōichi Yamadera ハンター 山寺宏一
Ursaring Ringuma Hisao Egawa リングマ 江川央生

Soundtrack

Main article: Celebi: Encounter Beyond Time Original Soundtrack

Manga adaptation

Main article: Celebi: a Timeless Encounter (manga)

Trivia

Errors

  • When the Iron-Masked Maurauder demands the poacher to tell him where Celebi is, the poacher's right eye is drawn as normal instead of bionic.
  • In the opening, Ash is shown in his normal clothes when he is receiving Pikachu, instead of his pajamas as depicted in the first episode of the anime.
  • When Mr. White is in his flying boat, his gloves disappear. They return in the next scene.
  • When Ash and his friends arrive at the waterfall, Mr. White speaks, but his mouth does not move.
  • When Sam runs out of the Lake of Life, his clothes are only wet up to his knees, despite having been in a part of the lake where the water's surface was higher than his waist.
  • After the Pokémon are blown away, the front of Ash's hat is colored red like the rest of the hat instead of white.
  • When Suicune goes back to the Lake of Life, a nearby Sentret has miscolored ears.
  • In the English dub, under the "In Association with" section of the credits, The Pokémon Company is credited as "THE POKEMAN COMPANY," misspelled and lacking an e-acute.

Dub edits

  • This movie is the only part of the anime to feature scenes specially animated for Western audiences.
    • The first was an alternate scene of Ash calling Professor Oak to find out about Suicune. In the original scene, Professor Oak assumes it is Suicune, shows Ash a picture of it from a book, and talks about it; however, when he attempts to write a Pokémon senryū, Ash's Muk smothers Oak and Tracey apologizes. In the English version, Professor Oak confirms that Suicune is one of the Legendary Pokémon, talks about it, confirms that he has seen it, and confirms that the legends about Suicune being the embodiment of the North Wind and being able to purify tainted water are true. Mr. White then calls to Ash and his friends, and they run off to the boat. The scene then cuts to an exterior shot of Professor Oak's Laboratory in Pallet Town, then cuts to him sitting inside his lab, wondering if he "should have told him" what was going to happen.
    • The second scene is when Team Rocket try to grab some fruit while on the Marauder's mech, only to fall off and be left behind.
    • The third scene is an alternate ending. The new ending is of Ash calling Professor Oak again, telling him of his adventures in the forest and how sad he was that he would never see his new friend again. Oak assures him that he and Sammy would always be friends, no matter how far apart they are. After the call, Misty wonders aloud how Oak knew Sam's name. In the original, Sam was shown returning to Towa in the past, and he tells her he had been dreaming. In fact, the only clue for the Japanese audience that Sam was actually a young Professor Oak was during the ending credits, when Tracey finds Sam's faded sketch of Celebi and Pikachu sleeping among Professor Oak's belongings (but this causes a small continuity error in the dub, as Tracey finds the sketchbook stashed away among several other old books despite Professor Oak having been shown recently reading it).
      • For the director's comments on the English DVD involving the voice talent, they talk about watching the original ending and being completely confused on whether it meant that Oak and Sam were the same person or not. They note that the original is a fairly typical way for a Japanese movie to solve a similar mystery in the storyline. Once they confirmed that Oak and Sam were indeed the same person, they created the new ending to clearly show that they were the same for the English-speaking audiences.
      • The addition of the above scene creates a continuity error in the dub, as the scene depicts Ash and his friends already back at the port ready to depart by boat, whereas the very first scene of the ending credits shows them leaving Arborville via Mr. White's flying boat.
      • A special edition of the movie including these additional scenes voiced in Japanese was broadcast on TV Tokyo on March 25th, 2003. However, this version has a few key differences. Firstly, none of the background music created for the English dub of these scenes is played, with the soundtrack simply being silent instead. Secondly, the scene where Ash first calls Professor Oak is identical to the original version with the exception of the added cut to Professor Oak's Laboratory. Lastly, the scene from the original version of Sam returning to his time period is still included, playing directly before Ash's second call to Professor Oak.
  • The dub features the prologue (entitled "Ash's Journey") originally made for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias. The dub version was also released in America as a special feature on the Mewtwo Strikes Back DVD, even before Pokémon Heroes was released in Japan.
  • The Croconaw Trainer is unnamed and has no lines in the Japanese version. However, in the dub, he is given the name Dundee and is heard introducing himself to Ash and sending out Croconaw.
    • Dundee's Australian accent ensures that this is a reference to the 1986 action-comedy film Crocodile Dundee.
  • Iron-Masked Marauder never calls Tyranitar's Hyper Beam by name in the original version.
  • When Brock says that it looks like Ash evolved into a Primeape, the Swedish and Portuguese dub mistook it for primate and erroneously translated it, thus making a reference to the real world.
  • In the Swedish subtitles, Teddiursa is subbed as Pappa Ursa, as if he says "Daddy Ursa" instead of Teddiursa.
  • In the original Japanese version, "40 years later" is displayed when the movie returns to present day. This text is removed in the English dub.

Ash calls Professor Oak

Ending comparison

Additional scenes produced for dubbed English version

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