Brief Summary
In this episode of the Pokémon Gotta Watch Them All podcast, the hosts reveal their individual top 25 Pokémon movie rankings, discuss their personal biases, and combine their lists to create a definitive ranking. The final list is determined through a point system and tie-breaker votes, with "Pokémon: The Secrets of the Jungle" ultimately taking the top spot.
- Individual top 25 Pokémon movie rankings are revealed and discussed.
- A point system is used to combine individual rankings into a definitive list.
- Tie-breaker votes from a guest, Connor, are used to resolve ties.
- "Pokémon: The Secrets of the Jungle" is crowned as the number one movie.
Introduction
The hosts of the Pokémon Gotta Watch Them All podcast are presenting their individual top 25 Pokémon movie rankings after 25 weeks of discussions and disagreements. They will combine their lists to determine a definitive ranking, acknowledging that personal biases and nostalgia will play a role.
Can I's Top 25
Can I shares his list, starting with "Mewtwo Returns" at number 25 and ending with "Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle" at number one. He expresses strong feelings for "Secrets of the Jungle" and "I Choose You," noting he watched them repeatedly. He defends his placement of "Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice," a movie the others ranked lower.
John's Top 25
John reveals his list, placing the three Mewtwo movies at the bottom and "The Rise of Darkrai" at the top. He admits "Secrets of the Jungle" was initially higher but was moved down due to personal preferences for other movies. He expresses surprise at his high ranking of "Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel" and is willing to change the place with "Pokémon The First Movie".
Chris's Top 25
Chris presents his list, starting with "Black and White" at number 25 and "Secrets of the Jungle" at number one. He explains his lower ranking of "Giratina and the Sky Warrior" due to excessive traveling in the movie. He defends his high placement of "Spell of the Unown," citing its symbolism and unique antagonist.
Danny's Top 25
Danny shares his list, with "Black and White" at the bottom and "The Rise of Darkrai" at the top. He explains his high ranking of "Pokémon 2000" due to nostalgia and the significance of Lugia. He also discusses his appreciation for "Pokémon: I Choose You!" and "Detective Pikachu."
Guest Rankings and Combined List
The hosts reveal a guest ranking from Connor, who ranked the three movies he appeared in: "Zoroark: Master of Illusions," "Black and White," and "Hoopa and the Clash of Ages." They then unveil the combined list, created by assigning points to each movie based on its ranking in each host's list. Ties are broken using Connor's votes.
Final Rankings and Discussion
The final combined ranking is revealed:
- Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle
- The Rise of Darkrai
- Detective Pikachu
- Giratina and the Sky Warrior
- Hoopa and the Clash of Ages
- Pokémon I Choose You!
- Pokémon Heroes
- Pokémon: The First Movie
- Destiny Deoxys
- Zoroark: Master of Illusions
- Spell of the Unown
- Arceus and the Jewel of Life
- Pokémon 2000
- Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel
- Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction
- Lucario and the Mystery of Mew
- Pokémon the Movie: Power of Us
- Pokémon: Forever
- Kyurem vs. The Sword of Justice
- Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea
- Jirachi: Wish Maker
- Genesect and the Legend Awakened
- Mewtwo Strikes Back: Evolution
- Pokémon the Movie: Black & White
- Mewtwo Returns
The hosts thank their audience for joining them on this journey and express their appreciation for each other.
