Pokémon: The Rise of Darkrai

A seasoned Pokémon trainer who arrives in Alamos Town with Brock and Dawn to participate in Dawn's contest and help resolve the space-time crisis. He experiences the nightmare Darkrai conjures and joins the effort to calm the town and protect its inhabitants.

Ash's loyal electric-type partner who helps evacuate townspeople and later uses electricity to recharge the Space-Time Towers, aiding in playing the Oración disc.

A Pokémon Trainer competing in the Contest whose presence in Alamos Town drives the events. She works with Ash and others to help calm Palkia and Dialga and save the town.

A companion of Ash who participates in the effort to evacuate and assist during the crisis, using his experience in battles and strategies to help coordinate the defense.

A scientist and great-grandson of Godey who discovers the backstory and helps track Palkia and Dialga, while hinting at the music disc’s power to pacify the legends.

A girl who befriended Darkrai a long time ago and whose relationship with the nightmare Pokémon is remembered as the basis for the disc's calming power.

Alicia's granddaughter who is helped by Darkrai when she falls from a cliff, symbolizing hope and the deep bond between humans and Pokémon.

The town's noble antagonist who believes Darkrai is behind the disturbances and leads the confrontation against it, driving the conflict to its peak.

The nightmare-causing Pokémon who forms a temporary alliance with Alicia’s past and ultimately sacrifices itself to protect the town and prevent the dimensional collapse.

The legendary Pokémon who controls space and clashes with Dialga, triggering the space-time disturbances that threaten Alamos Town.

The legendary Pokémon that rules over time and battles Palkia in a clash that imperils the town's dimensions; ultimately calmed by the Oración disc.

Creator of the Space-Time Towers and the originator of the nightmare that foretold the meeting of two legendary Pokémon; his work becomes the catalyst for the events.

The music disc that calms the two legendary Pokémon when played, symbolizing the healing power of art.