The stakes rise when it is revealed that Butler is a former Team Magma scientist. He intends to use Jirachi’s power to harness the comet's energy to resurrect the Ancient Pokémon, Groudon. However, the process goes awry, creating a "Meta Groudon"—a mindless, destructive manifestation of pure energy that begins consuming everything in its path. Ash and Max must work together to save Jirachi and stop the fake Groudon before the comet disappears. Core Themes

: The emotional core of the film is the bond between Max and Jirachi. Because Jirachi must return to its thousand-year slumber, the film explores the difficulty of saying goodbye to someone you love.

: Seven Nights of the Wishing Star: Jirachi Director : Kunihiko Yuyama