Gekijгґ-ban Poketto Monsutгў: Maboroshi No Pokemo... May 2026

: The film premiered in Japan on July 17, 1999, and later in North America on July 21, 2000.

: Distributed by Warner Bros. , the English version featured a soundtrack with artists like Donna Summer and Weird Al Yankovic.

: The imbalance caused by the birds' capture triggers worldwide weather catastrophes, leaving Ash and Lugia to restore peace. Key Characters GekijГґ-ban poketto monsutГў: Maboroshi no pokemo...

: In theaters, the movie was preceded by a Pikachu short titled Pikachu's Rescue Adventure .

: 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 . : The film premiered in Japan on July

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

: The protagonist tasked with fulfilling the island prophecy. : The imbalance caused by the birds' capture

: The legendary "Phantom Pokémon" (Maboroshi no Pokemon) central to the film's Japanese title.