Because of the tanabata festival, I want to learn more about Jirachi. Why do they stay awake for a week, and then sleep for one thousand years? I find it bittersweet if one befriends them, only to never see them again in their lifetime
Ah this is the nature of pokemon with immense power.
Mythical pokemon get that name due to their scarcity and powers that arent always able to be confirmed due to things like time.
Jirachi is known to grant wishes, last time it was seen, it was known to teleport items, however it was heavily studied last time.
Aparently it can create things with the true eye on its stomach, and thats where its true power lies.
Creating things is an incredibly powerful but demanding ability, especially for something so small.
It is also said that they might wake up for small periods of time, but they are also pretty aware when sleeping.
I wonder if they dream about the people they met while awake?
Maybe thats the beauty in Jirachi, that you might be able to make such a strong and lasting bond for such a short period of time, even though you might not be able to see each other again.
If you think of Jirachi as a small device recharger and its trying to power a whole house, you arent going to get much power, but if it does last for a moment or two, you might be impressed.
They have a whole lot of power but need so much time to restore it, that they just need a good long rest.
It would be nice to not need to sleep for so long, but I havent met one or explained it to them that they shouldnt need to, but who knows. Maybe one day someone will be able to tell them.