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Pokémon Movie 2: The Power of One (1999)
A collector captures Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno to lure out Lugia, throwing the world's weather into chaos. Ash has to gather three treasures from the islands around Shamouti before the sea and sky fall apart.
Released in English as Pokémon the Movie 2000.
- Movie number
- 2 of 23
- Released in Japan
- July 17, 1999
- English title
- Pokémon The Movie 2000
- Running time
- 81 minutes
- Directed by
- Kunihiko Yuyama
- Came out during
- Original series (Adventures in the Orange Islands)
Starring
The Pokémon this film is built around. Each links to its Pokédex page.
Where it fits
The Power of One opened in Japan on July 17, 1999, while the Original series was on TV (the Adventures in the Orange Islands season). Watching in order? Watch it alongside the Original series.
Where to watch The Power of One
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United States
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Australia
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United Kingdom
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When did The Power of One come out?
It was released in Japan on July 17, 1999. It is Pokémon Movie 2.
How long is The Power of One?
81 minutes long.
Do I need to watch the TV series before The Power of One?
No. Each film tells a complete story. It helps to know Ash and Pikachu, and it fits best alongside the Original series.
Where can I watch The Power of One?
In the US it is on Tubi (free with ads), Hoopla (free with a library card) and Prime Video and Apple TV (rent or buy). In Australia it is on Tubi (free with ads) and Prime Video and Apple TV (rent or buy). In the UK it is on Pokémon Amazon Channel (prime video add-on) and Prime Video and Apple TV (rent or buy). It is also sold on DVD or Blu-ray; this page lists live prices from independent shops.
Which Pokémon are in The Power of One?
The film is built around Lugia, Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno.