National Film Vault

FILM NOTES

Released in 2000, Pokemon: The Movie 2000 arrived at the height of Pokemon's global popularity, when the franchise dominated television, trading cards, and playgrounds alike. As the second theatrical outing, it brought the series' familiar characters to the big screen with a story centered on the legendary birds and the balance of nature. For a generation of young fans, films like this were a shared cultural touchstone, and they remain fondly remembered today by collectors who grew up alongside them.

This cell captures Zapdos, the legendary Electric-type, mid-communication during a pivotal moment. Owning a genuine 35mm frame from this sequence means holding a single, physical piece of the film exactly as it passed through a projector—an original artifact rather than a reproduction, tied directly to one of the era's defining animated moments.