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Jirachi(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Steel/Psychic Mythical Pokémon that made its first appearance in the third generation games Ruby and Sapphire.
Physiology and Behavior[]
Jirachi is a small, white, humanoid Pokémon. It has short, stubby legs and comparatively longer arms. There are flaps on the underside of its arms, which give the impression of long sleeves. On its belly is a curved seam, which conceals a third eye, known as its "true" eye. Additionally, Jirachi has a normal pair of ovalish eyes on its face, with small, blue triangular markings underneath. On its head is a large, yellow structure with three points extending outward: one from the top and one on either side. On each point is a teal tag, known as a "wish tag". A rounded extension hangs from either side of the yellow structure, framing Jirachi's face. Two yellow streamers flow from Jirachi's back, resembling comet tails.
Jirachi hibernates for most of its life, it awakens for seven days every thousand years. It can be also awakened if sung to by a voice of purity. While it sleeps, a tough, crystalline shell envelops its body to protect it from enemies. However, it is still capable of fighting while asleep in the shell is not enough, as seen in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon games. During the short periods when it is awake, Jirachi is said to grant wishes. However, in Jirachi Wish Maker, Jirachi cannot create an object that is desired from a wish. Instead, it teleports the desired object to the person that made the wish. A later anime appearance, though, displays its ability to grant wishes that don't involve teleporting. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Jirachi will only grant wishes when its true eye is opened. Additionally, it can only grant three wishes every a thousand years, which are written on each of its three wish tags. In this canon, Jirachi is shown being able to create artificial Pokémon through it animating a mass of seawater in the shape of a Kyogre. Jirachi's power is similarly exploited in the movie to create a monstrous Groudon. The anime further reveals that Jirachi's awakening is linked to the appearance of the Millennium Comet and that its third eye has the ability to absorb the energy Jirachi needs for hibernation. It is said that Jirachi's ability to grant wishes also gives it great attack power, as seen when it creates a concentrated bundle of light to blast its target. Although it is extremely rare, Jirachi can be found in the mountains.
Appearances[]
Main Pokémon games[]
Other Pokémon games[]
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.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky: Jirachi is the final boss of the Special Episode Bidoof's Wish.
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Jirachi is the astronomer of the Expedition Society and is a self-proclaimed genius, capable of fixing the Pokémon Nexus. He mentions to have been born in Star Cave, the location where Jirachi could be found in Explorers of Sky.
Super Smash Bros. series[]
Jirachi appears in Super Smash Bros. Brawl as a 1 out of 493 chance. When it appears, it drops stickers. Jirachi also appeared as a Trophy and Spirit, despite being removed in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Trophy descriptions[]
In the anime[]
Jirachi in Jirachi Wish Maker
Jirachi starred in Jirachi Wish Maker. It was revealed to only awaken during the week of the Millennium Comet, where it would search for a partner to be its friend, with the honor in the movie going to Max. However, by the end of the movie, Jirachi went back to sleep, much to Max's sadness.
Jirachi made its main series debut in Searching for a Wish!. A young girl named Gemma had been in pursuit of Jirachi, since she wanted it to grant her wish to restore her valley to the vibrant land it once was. Jirachi was initially shy towards her, but in the end, it warmed up to her and granted her wish before falling asleep again.
In Pikachu, What's This Key?, a Jirachi was one of the Mythical Pokémon visited by Pikachu and his friends, courtesy of Klefki's keys.
Other media[]
Jirachi is featured in Project Voltage.
In Pokkén Tournament[]
Jirachi can be used as an assist in Pokkén Tournament. It uses Wish to restore the Synergy Gauge and temporarily increase the attack power of the user's Synergy Burst.
Origin and inspiration[]
In-game information[]
Pokédex entries[]
| Title | Entry |
|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Ruby | A legend states that Jirachi will make true any wish that is written on notes attached to its head when it awakens. If this Pokémon senses danger, it will fight without awakening. |
| Pokémon 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. |
| Pokémon Emerald | Jirachi is said to make wishes come true. While it sleeps, a tough crystalline shell envelops the body to protect it from enemies. |
| Pokémon FireRed | It is said to make any wish come true. It is only awake for only seven days out of a thousand years. |
| Pokémon LeafGreen | It is said to make any wish come true. It is only awake for only seven days out of a thousand years. |
| Fourth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Diamond | It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years. |
| Pokémon Pearl | It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years. |
| Pokémon Platinum | It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years. |
| Pokémon HeartGold | Generations have believed that any wish written on a note on its head will come true when it awakens. |
| Pokémon SoulSilver | Generations have believed that any wish written on a note on its head will come true when it awakens. |
| Fifth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Black | It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years. |
| Pokémon White | It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years. |
| Pokémon Black 2 | It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years. |
| Pokémon White 2 | It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years. |
| Sixth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon X | Generations have believed that any wish written on a note on its head will come true when it awakens. |
| Pokémon Y | It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years. |
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | A legend states that Jirachi will make true any wish that is written on notes attached to its head when it awakens. If this Pokémon senses danger, it will fight without awakening. |
| Pokémon Alpha 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. |
| Eighth Pokémon generation | |
| Pokémon Sword | Once every 1,000 years, the singing of a pure voice will rouse this Pokémon from its near-perpetual slumber. It wakes for only seven days. |
| Pokémon Shield | It's believed that when this Pokémon wakes from its 1,000-year slumber, it will grant any wishes written on the notes attached to its head. |
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | It is said to wake up for just seven days every 1,000 years and use its power to grant any wish. |
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | It is said to wake up for just seven days every 1,000 years and use its power to grant any wish. |
Game locations[]
| Title | Location(s) | |
|---|---|---|
| Third Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Ruby | Pokémon Channel (EU) | |
| Pokémon Sapphire | Pokémon Channel (EU) | |
| Pokémon Emerald | ||
| Pokémon FireRed | ||
| Pokémon LeafGreen | ||
| Fourth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Pearl | ||
| Pokémon Platinum | ||
| Pokémon HeartGold | ||
| Pokémon SoulSilver | ||
| Fifth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Black | ||
| Pokémon Black 2 | ||
| Sixth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon X | ||
| Pokémon Y | ||
| Pokémon Omega Ruby | ||
| Pokémon Alpha Sapphire | ||
| Eighth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Sword | ||
| Pokémon Shield | ||
| Pokémon Brilliant Diamond | ||
| Pokémon Shining Pearl | ||
| Ninth Pokémon generation | ||
| Pokémon Scarlet | ||
| Pokémon Violet | ||
Base Stats[]
| HP | 100 |
| Attack | 100 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Attack | 100 |
| Sp. Defense | 100 |
| Speed | 100 |
| Total | 600 |
Moveset[]
Gallery[]
Sprites[]
Trivia[]
- Jirachi was the first Mythical Pokémon to have a signature move (Doom Desire). This trend has continued with every Mythical Pokémon introduced since.
- 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 Third Pokémon generation Pokémon that cannot be obtained in any of the Hoenn-based games without an event.
- Jirachi is the only pre-Fourth Pokémon generation Legendary or Mythical Pokémon that has not been featured in any of the Pokémon Ranger games.
- In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Team Aqua leader Archie uses Jirachi's power to create a Kyogre monster, whereas in the movie Jirachi Wish Maker, former Team Magma member Butler uses Jirachi's power to create a Groudon monster.
- Jirachi was Tomiko Suzuki's last voice acting role and also, her only credited Nintendo role. She died of a fatal heart attack on July 7, 2003, before Jirachi Wish Maker's theatrical release (July 19, 2003).
- To that day, Suzuki passed away on the day of Tanabata, the Japanese star festival with which Jirachi is commonly associated.
- Although Jirachi is gender unknown in the main games, it is referred to as male in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon.
| Mythical Pokémon | |
|---|---|
| Generation I | Mew |
| Generation II | Celebi |
| Generation III | Jirachi • Deoxys |
| Generation IV | Phione • Manaphy • Darkrai • Shaymin • Arceus |
| Generation V | Victini • Keldeo • Meloetta • Genesect |
| Generation VI | Diancie • Hoopa • Volcanion |
| Generation VII | Magearna • Marshadow • Zeraora • Meltan • Melmetal |
| Generation VIII | Zarude |
| Generation IX | Pecharunt |