Jirachi’s design and ability of granting wishes probably refer to the habit of “wishing upon a star”, so that the wish will come true. Considering its humanoid appearance and ability to grant wishes, it is also possible that it was inspired by Arabic myths about genies, or djinn. In some myths, imprisoned genies would grant wishes to the person who released them. The tags of paper on its head are a reference toward the paper strips (短冊, tanzaku) written on Tanabata.
Jirachi is derived from желать zhelatʹ (Russian for wish). It may also involve 幸 sachi (wish, happiness, or fortune).
No: 385
English Name: Jirachi
Japanese Name: Jirachi
Generation: 3
Type: Steel, Psychic
Species: Wish Pokémon
Abilities: Serene Grace
Evolution:-
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, it has a normal pair of circular 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 blue 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 this Pokémon’s back, resembling comet tails.
Jirachi hibernates for extensive periods, forming a protective crystalline shell as it sleeps. However, it is still capable of fighting while asleep if it is in danger. It awakens for seven days every thousand years, but can also waken if sung to by a voice of purity. During the short periods when it is awake, Jirachi is said to grant wishes. However, in the anime, Jirachi cannot create an object that is desired from a wish. Instead, it teleports the desired object to the person that made the wish. In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Jirachi’s wishes are granted by writing on the three tags located on its head. Due to only having three tags, Jirachi can only grant three wishes. The anime further reveals that Jirachi’s awakening is linked to the Millennium Comet, and that its third eye has the ability to absorb the energy Jirachi needs for hibernation. Although it is extremely rare, Jirachi can be found in the mountains. Jirachi is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Doom Desire.
POKEDEX ENTRIES
Pokemon Ruby: A legend states that Jirachi will make true any wish that is written on the notes attached to head when it awakens. If this Pokémon senses danger, it will fight without awakening.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon Emerald: Jirachi is said to make wishes come true. While it sleeps, a tough crystalline shell envelops the body to protect it from enemies.
Pokemon FireRed: It is said to make any wish come true. It is only awake for only seven days out of a thousand years.
Pokemon LeafGreen: It is said to make any wish come true. It is only awake for only seven days out of a thousand years.
Pokemon Diamond: It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years.
Pokemon Pearl: It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years.
Pokemon Platinum: It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years.
Pokemon HeartGold: Generations have believed that any wish written on a note on its head will come true when it awakens.
Pokemon SoulSilver: Generations have believed that any wish written on a note on its head will come true when it awakens.
Pokemon Black: It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years.
Pokemon White: It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years.
Pokemon Black 2: It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years.
pokemon White 2: It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years.
Pokemon X: Generations have believed that any wish written on a note on its head will come true when it awakens.
Pokemon Y: It is said to have the ability to grant any wish for just one week every thousand years.
Pokemon 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.
Pokemon 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.
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