Pokémon the Movie 2000

Collector Lawrence III captures Moltres and Zapdos to get to Lugia, and the world's weather goes haywire. Ash, Misty and Tracey land on Shamouti Island during a festival, and young Melody explains the legend: the Chosen One must gather three treasures from the islands of Fire, Lightning and Ice. Ash learns it's him, braves storms and the legendary birds, and even gets help from Team Rocket. Articuno falls into the collector's hands too, but his airship comes crashing down. Melody plays Lugia's song, and Lugia wakes up, calms the birds and restores balance to the sea. Lawrence loses his collection, and the world goes back to normal.

1. Behind the scenesLugia was born for this movie

   Takeshi Shudō created Lugia specifically for this script and said he was surprised when it later showed up in the games.

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2. Behind the scenesThe Chosen One only exists in English

   The English dub rewrote the prophecy and made Ash "the Chosen One." In the Japanese original, the message was about everyone depending on each other. Ash wishing his name were Bob is also dub-only.

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3. CameoTracey's only movie

   This is the only movie with Tracey Sketchit in the main trio. Brock only shows up in a cameo, the first time he isn't at the center of a film.

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