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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

: 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 . GekijГґ-ban poketto monsutГў: Maboroshi no pokemo...

: The imbalance caused by the birds' capture triggers worldwide weather catastrophes, leaving Ash and Lugia to restore peace. Key Characters The Japanese title Gekijōban Poketto Monsutā Maboroshi no

: In theaters, the movie was preceded by a Pikachu short titled Pikachu's Rescue Adventure . : The imbalance caused by the birds' capture

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