: In theaters, the movie was preceded by a Pikachu short titled Pikachu's Rescue Adventure .
: The film premiered in Japan on July 17, 1999, and later in North America on July 21, 2000. GekijГґ-ban poketto monsutГў: Maboroshi no pokemo...
: A rogue Pokémon collector named Lawrence III attempts to capture the three legendary birds— Moltres (Lavados), Zapdos (Sandpan), and Articuno (Freezer)—to draw out the guardian of the sea, Lugia . : In theaters, the movie was preceded by
The story follows Ash Ketchum, Misty, and Brock as they travel to Shamouti Island in the Orange Archipelago. The story follows Ash Ketchum, Misty, and Brock
: The protagonist tasked with fulfilling the island prophecy.
: Distributed by Warner Bros. , the English version featured a soundtrack with artists like Donna Summer and Weird Al Yankovic.
: A local girl who guides Ash and plays a central role in the festival's musical ritual.