Gekijгґ-ban Poketto Monsutгў: Maboroshi No Pokemo... -

The story follows Ash Ketchum, Misty, and Brock as they travel to Shamouti Island in the Orange Archipelago.

: The primary antagonist whose desire for a "complete collection" threatens the world's natural order. Production and Release GekijГґ-ban poketto monsutГў: Maboroshi no pokemo...

: The film premiered in Japan on July 17, 1999, and later in North America on July 21, 2000. The story follows Ash Ketchum, Misty, and Brock

: 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 . : A rogue Pokémon collector named Lawrence III

The Japanese title Gekijōban Poketto Monsutā Maboroshi no Pokemon Rugia Bakutan (劇場版ポケットモンスター 幻のポケモン ルギア爆誕) refers to the 1999 animated feature known in English as . Directed by Kunihiko Yuyama and Michael Haigney, it is the second theatrical film in the Pokémon franchise. Plot and Setting

: The imbalance caused by the birds' capture triggers worldwide weather catastrophes, leaving Ash and Lugia to restore peace. Key Characters

: A local girl who guides Ash and plays a central role in the festival's musical ritual.