List of English language Pokémon anime special home video releases (Region 4)

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The following is a list of all of the English language home video releases of the anime specials in Australia and New Zealand. DVD releases are for DVD Region 4. All releases are PAL, except the DVD release of Mewtwo Returns which is NTSC.

Pokémon Chronicles

Main article: List of English language Pokémon Chronicles home video releases (Region 4)

Dedicated releases

Mewtwo Returns

Mewtwo Returns was released by Warner Bros. on home video in Australia on both VHS and DVD. It was released on VHS in Australia with the catalogue number 22141. It was released on DVD in Australia with the catalogue number DVS22142.

The DVD includes English, French and Spanish audio, with optional English, French and Spanish closed captioning. The DVD includes the following extras:

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Pokémon Origins

Pokémon Origins was released by Beyond Home Entertainment on home video in Australia on DVD. It was released on DVD in Australia on April 28, 2014 and in New Zealand on May 21, 2014 with the catalogue number BHE5430.

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As bonus content

Pikachu shorts

Pikachu shorts are occasionally included in the same release as Pokémon movies on VHS and DVD. While this was originally only done for Warner Bros. relases and some Miramax releases, Pikachu shorts are also included on the Beyond Home Entertainment releases Pokémon: Movies 1-3 Gold Edition and Pokémon: Movies 1-3 Collection.

Movie VHS image DVD image Blu-ray image Publisher Pikachu short
Mewtwo Strikes Back     Warner Bros. Pikachu's Vacation
The Power of One     Warner Bros. Pikachu's Rescue Adventure
Spell of the Unown: Entei     Warner Bros. Pikachu & Pichu
Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias     Miramax Camp Pikachu
Pokémon: Movies 1-3 Gold Edition     Beyond Home Entertainment Pikachu's Vacation
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Pokémon: Movies 1-3 Collection   Beyond Home Entertainment Pikachu's Vacation
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Pokémon: Movies 1-3 Collectors Edition     Shock Entertainment Pikachu's Vacation
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The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon

Main article: List of English language Battle Frontier home video releases (Region 4) → Pokémon Season 9 Super Wallet

The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon was included as a bonus feature in the Super Wallet release for Pokémon: Battle Frontier. It was released in Australia on March 4, 2009 and its catalogue number is DSW12994.

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Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness

Main article: List of English language Diamond and Pearl home video releases (Region 4) → Pokémon Diamond and Pearl - Collection 2

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time & Darkness was included on a bonus disc in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl - Collection 2. It was released in Australia on May 6, 2009 and its catalogue number is DBX13066.

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External links


Pokémon anime home video releases
English Region 1
(United States/Canada):
Indigo LeagueAdventures in the Orange IslandsThe Johto JourneysJohto League ChampionsMaster Quest
AdvancedAdvanced ChallengeAdvanced BattleBattle Frontier
Diamond and PearlBattle DimensionGalactic BattlesSinnoh League Victors
Black & WhiteRival DestiniesAdventures in Unova and Beyond
XYKalos QuestXYZ
Sun & MoonUltra AdventuresUltra Legends
JourneysMaster Journeys
Pokémon moviesAnime specialsPokémon All-StarsPokémon Elements
Digital home video releasesGame Boy Advance VideoComplete CollectionPikachu & Friends
English Region 2
(United Kingdom):
Indigo League
Pokémon moviesPokémon ChroniclesAnime specials
Digital home video releases
English Region 4
(Australia/New Zealand):
Indigo LeagueAdventures in the Orange IslandsThe Johto JourneysJohto League ChampionsMaster Quest
AdvancedAdvanced ChallengeAdvanced BattleBattle Frontier
Diamond and PearlBattle DimensionGalactic BattlesSinnoh League Victors
Black & WhiteRival DestiniesAdventures in Unova and Beyond
XYKalos QuestXYZ
Sun & MoonUltra AdventuresUltra Legends
JourneysMaster JourneysUltimate Journeys
Pokémon moviesPokémon ChroniclesAnime specialsPokémon All-Stars
Digital home video releasesGame Boy Advance VideoPartner Up with...

Collector's Pokédex Books: Kanto and Orange IslandsJohtoHoennSinnohUnova
Limited Edition Collections: Season 1 & 2Kanto and Orange IslandsGold and SilverRuby and SapphireDiamond and PearlBlack & WhiteXY
Super WalletsHeritage CollectionHeritage Collection IISeasons 1-19: Deluxe EditionSeasons 1-20: Ultra CollectionSeasons 1-21: Mega Collection

Japanese: Original seriesAdvanced GenerationDiamond & PearlBest Wishes!XYSun & MoonNew series
Pokémon moviesAnime specialsPokémon de English‎‎
International releases: Canadian FrenchDanishDutchNorwegianSwedish


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