In Pokémon: The Movie 2000, Lawrence III is obsessed with capturing all of the legendary Pokemon and adds to his collection by capturing the powerful birds Moltres, Zapdos and Articuno. However, the capture of these legendary birds causes a disturbance in the balance of nature, leading to extreme weather conditions that threaten the entire planet.
Ash Ketchum, accompanied by his loyal Pokemon and friends, sets out to stop Lawrence III and save the world. Along the way, he meets a mysterious girl named Melody who possesses a magical instrument that can summon the legendary Pokemon Lugia, said to be the only one who can restore balance to nature.
As Ash and Melody journey to find Lugia, they face obstacles and battles that put their skills and courage to the test. Meanwhile, Lawrence III continues to wreak havoc with his captured legendary Pokemon, causing destruction and chaos.
Ultimately, Ash and his friends find Lugia and team up with it to battle Lawrence III and his captured legendary Pokemon in a climactic showdown. With the fate of the world hanging in the balance, Ash must use all of his training and determination to emerge victorious and restore balance to nature once and for all.