1999
Pokémon the Movie 2000
幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕
Ash must save the world by collecting three elemental orbs and awakening Lugia.
🎬 84 min📅 July 17, 1999 (Japan), July 21, 2000 (US)⭐ G💰 $133.9 million
Synopsis
A Pokémon collector named Lawrence III attempts to capture the Legendary Birds - Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres. This disrupts the balance of nature, and Ash must fulfill an ancient prophecy to restore harmony by awakening the great guardian Lugia.
Featured Pokémon
Lugia
Guardian of the seas
Articuno
Legendary Bird of Ice
Zapdos
Legendary Bird of Thunder
Moltres
Legendary Bird of Fire
Slowking
Prophecy keeper
Main Characters
Ash Ketchum
Chosen One
Misty
Companion
Tracy
Pokémon Watcher
Melody
Festival maiden
Lawrence III
Collector antagonist
Production
DirectorKunihiko Yuyama
MusicRalph Schuckett, Shinji Miyazaki
Release DateJuly 17, 1999 (Japan), July 21, 2000 (US)
Box Office$133.9 million
Themes
Environmental balanceProphecyDestinyTeamwork
Trivia & Fun Facts
- Features the song "Lugia's Song"
- Second highest-grossing Pokémon movie in US
- Tracy replaces Brock in this film
- The prophecy became a famous meme