Pokémon the Movie: Secrets of the Jungle (2021) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Zarude discovered the infant boy nestled in a cradle along the river in the Forest of Okoya. Unable to abandon the helpless child, he chose to adopt him and name him Koko. This act of compassion drives the entire story, as Zarude raises Koko away from his tribe to protect him from the strict rule that forbids humans from entering the Great Tree area.

Foreshadowing: Earlier scenes show Zarude's nurturing nature as he cares for injured Pokémon in the jungle.

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The other Zarude viewed Koko as an intruder because he was a human child living in their territory near the Great Tree, where humans are strictly forbidden. Koko endured their hostility throughout his childhood, even though he used the healing spring water to help injured Pokémon.

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During one of his adventures in the jungle, Koko accidentally tumbled off a waterfall. The exact cause of the fall isn't detailed, but it resulted in him falling into the water below where Ash witnessed the incident and dove in to rescue him.

Foreshadowing: This incident brings Koko into direct contact with humans for the first time in his life.

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Ash and Pikachu entered the Forest of Okoya after departing from Milyfa Town. While attempting to capture a wild Cramorant, they encountered a research team from the Biotope Company. It was during this exploration that they stumbled upon Koko, leading to their eventual meeting and friendship.

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At the Biotope Company headquarters, Dr. Zed revealed that Koko's true name is Al Molybden, and he is the son of renowned scientists Chrom and Phossa Molybden, who tragically died in a car accident ten years prior. This devastating news caused Koko to flee back to the Great Tree.

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Koko discovered a sinister tracking device that Dr. Zed had implanted, likely to monitor Koko's location and track the path to the Great Tree. This device allowed Zed to locate and confront Koko and Ash at the Great Tree with his spider-like tank.

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Dr. Zed was obsessed with unlocking the secrets of the jungle's legendary spring, which was believed to have powerful healing properties. He wanted to exploit this resource for his own purposes, and his psychotic breakdown later revealed he had committed crimes against Koko's parents to pursue this goal.

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Throughout his upbringing, Zarude taught Koko to call upon the jungle for assistance. This unique bond between Koko and the jungle, combined with his dual heritage as both human and raised by Zarude, allowed him to channel the jungle's power to heal Zarude and help defeat Zed's monstrous machine.

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• battle

During the chaotic confrontation at the Great Tree, Team Rocket unexpectedly intervened and assisted Ash and Koko in escaping. While they had been secretly following the Biotope Company to gather intel, their motivations appeared to shift during the crisis, and they later provided evidence to Officer Jenny that helped arrest Dr. Zed.

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Koko's biological parents were the scientists Chrom and Phossa Molybden. They tragically lost their lives in a car accident ten years before the events of the movie. Dr. Zed's later breakdown revealed he had directly caused their deaths while pursuing the secrets of the healing spring.

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At the end of the movie, as Koko and Ash depart the Forest of Okoya, Zarude beholds a Shiny Celebi at the Great Tree. This rare Pokémon serves as a symbol of the harmonious future between humans and Pokémon, representing hope and the positive outcome of their journey.

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