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Pokémon the Movie 2000

Original title: Gekijôban poketto monsutâ maboroshi no pokemon Rugia bakutan
  • 1999
  • G
  • 1h 39m
IMDb RATING
6.1/10
26K
YOUR RATING
Pokémon the Movie 2000 (1999)
Ash Ketchum must gather the three spheres of fire, ice and lightning in order to restore balance to the Orange Islands.
Play trailer1:14
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JapanesePokémonAnimeHand-Drawn AnimationSupernatural FantasyActionAdventureAnimationComedyDrama

Ash Ketchum must gather the three spheres of fire, ice and lightning in order to restore balance to the Orange Islands.Ash Ketchum must gather the three spheres of fire, ice and lightning in order to restore balance to the Orange Islands.Ash Ketchum must gather the three spheres of fire, ice and lightning in order to restore balance to the Orange Islands.

  • Director
    • Kunihiko Yuyama
  • Writers
    • Satoshi Tajiri
    • Takeshi Shudô
  • Stars
    • Veronica Taylor
    • Rica Matsumoto
    • Ikue Ôtani
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    6.1/10
    26K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kunihiko Yuyama
    • Writers
      • Satoshi Tajiri
      • Takeshi Shudô
    • Stars
      • Veronica Taylor
      • Rica Matsumoto
      • Ikue Ôtani
    • 93User reviews
    • 39Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 1:14
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    Photos166

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    Top Cast51

    Veronica Taylor
    Veronica Taylor
    • Ash Ketchum
    • (voice: English version)
    • …
    Rica Matsumoto
    Rica Matsumoto
    • Satoshi
    • (voice)
    Ikue Ôtani
    Ikue Ôtani
    • Pikachu
    • (voice)
    Unshô Ishizuka
    Unshô Ishizuka
    • Dr. Yukinari Ôkido
    • (voice)
    • …
    Mayumi Izuka
    Mayumi Izuka
    • Kasumi
    • (voice)
    • (as Mayumi Iizuka)
    Satomi Kôrogi
    Satomi Kôrogi
    • Togepi
    • (voice)
    Tomokazu Seki
    Tomokazu Seki
    • Kenji
    • (voice)
    Megumi Hayashibara
    Megumi Hayashibara
    • Musashi
    • (voice)
    Shin'ichirô Miki
    Shin'ichirô Miki
    • Kojirô
    • (voice)
    • …
    Inuko Inuyama
    Inuko Inuyama
    • Nyarth
    • (voice)
    Kôichi Yamadera
    Kôichi Yamadera
    • Rugia
    • (voice)
    Chikao Ôtsuka
    Chikao Ôtsuka
    • Elder
    • (voice)
    • (as Chikao Ohtsuka)
    Shoshi Hiramatsu
    • Flula
    • (voice)
    Aya Hisakawa
    Aya Hisakawa
    • Yodel
    • (voice)
    Kotono Mitsuishi
    Kotono Mitsuishi
    • Ship's Captain
    • (voice)
    Keiko Han
    Keiko Han
    • Dr. Uchikido
    • (voice)
    Masami Toyoshima
    • Hanako (Satoshi no mama)
    • (voice)
    Rikako Aikawa
    • Fire
    • (voice)
    • …
    • Director
      • Kunihiko Yuyama
    • Writers
      • Satoshi Tajiri
      • Takeshi Shudô
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

    Did you know

    • Trivia
      In the English dub, this movie revealed Ash's mother's first name, Delia, as well as Professor Oak's first name, Samuel.
    • Goofs
      Melody calls Misty by her name before the two are even introduced. However, in the Pokemon world, gym leaders are known as celebrities. Since Misty was a leader, it isn't unlikely that Melody would know her name.
    • Quotes
      • Lawrence III: "Disturb not the harmony of Fire, Ice, or Lightning lest these three Titans wreck destruction upon the world in which they clash. Though the water's Great Guardian shall arise to quell the fighting alone its song will fail. Thus the Earth shall turn to ash. O, Chosen One, into thine hands bring together all three. Their treasures combined tame the beast of the sea." Now it begins.
    • Crazy credits
      Team Rocket emerge from the water partly into the credits, upset that no one will know of their good-doings, but Slowking appears and shows that the film's audience has just seen them do good.
    • Alternate versions
      The US release had a 3 second scene cut. During the scene when Ash (Satoshi in the Japanese Version) and Team Rocket (Rocket Gang) were trying to free Moltres (Fire) and Zapados (Thunder), Tracy is doing a quick equition, thinking outloud about what happens when you mix fire water and electricity, and the fact it will cause a huge explosion. This scene is cut from the English dub of the film.
    • Connections
      Edited into Pocket Monsters the Movie: Revelation Lugia - Deleted Scenes (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Ribaru
      (Rival)
      Lyrics by Akihito Toda
      Music & Arrangement by Hirokazu Tanaka
      Performed by Rica Matsumoto

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    Details

    • Release date
      • July 21, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Pokémon: The Power of One
    • Filming locations
      • Setagaya, Tokyo, Japan(OLM, Inc.)
    • Production companies
      • Pikachu Project '99
      • GAME FREAK
      • JR Kikaku
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

    • Budget
      • $30,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $43,758,684
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $19,575,608
      • Jul 23, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $133,949,270
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

    • Runtime
      • 1h 39m(99 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS

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