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Pokemon: The First Movie arrived in North American theaters in November 1999, distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures in partnership with Nintendo and 4Kids Entertainment. The film marked the peak of the late-1990s Pokemon phenomenon, translating the television and trading card craze into a theatrical event that drew record opening-weekend audiences and introduced a generation to feature-length anime storytelling.
This cell carries the confirmed title Gyarados, a name that adds an intriguing layer for collectors given what the frame actually depicts: a close-up of a white-haired, red-eyed figure surrounded by explosive energy against a deep blue-purple field, drawn from one of the trailer's most visually striking moments of raw, concentrated power.