Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

Pokémon: Destiny Deoxys

Year: 2004

Runtime: 98 mins

Language: Japanese

Director: Kunihiko Yuyama

AdventureAnimationFamilyFantasy

Deoxys, a Pokémon from outer space, terrorizes the high-tech city Ash Ketchum and his friends are visiting.

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1

Meteor enters the atmosphere and threatens Rayquaza

A mysterious meteor hurtles toward Earth as it enters the atmosphere. In the moment of entry, it nearly wounds Rayquaza, prompting a tense encounter between the legendary sky guardian and the alien threat.

During meteor entry Earth's atmosphere
2

Polar crash reveals Deoxys eggs

The meteor crashes into a polar zone, revealing two egg-shaped objects. The purple egg regrows into Deoxys and takes hold of the green egg, marking Deoxys' arrival on Earth.

Immediately after meteor crash Polar region
3

Rayquaza descends to confront the invader

Rayquaza descends from the ozone layer to engage the intruder, triggering a fierce battle. The clash devastates a nearby research site and traumatizes a young boy named Tory, who witnesses a stampede of Spheal, Sealeo, and Walrein.

Shortly after the meteor crash Polar region near the research site
4

Deoxys is defeated; crystals and aftermath

Deoxys and Rayquaza exchange devastating blows until Rayquaza fires a point-blank Hyper Beam, destroying Deoxys' body. The purple crystal sinks into the sea, while researchers recover the green crystal to take to Hoenn; Deoxys' body is destroyed but regenerates beneath the waves.

During the final moments of the battle Polar region / sea
5

Deoxys regenerates underwater

Beneath the sea, the injured Deoxys regenerates and waits for a chance to re-enter the world. The outcome hints at a future resurgence once the crystals are brought together.

After the battle Under the sea
6

Four years later in LaRousse City

Four years later, Ash, May, Brock, and Max arrive in LaRousse City, where block robots patrol the streets. They meet Tory, who has become afraid of Pokémon and lives as a loner. Deoxys, now fully healed, leaves to locate the green crystal being tested in a city lab by Tory's father and Yuko.

Four years later LaRousse City
7

Battle Tower clash and Tory's misfit start

In the Battle Tower, Tory is mistaken for a Pokémon Trainer when he faces Rafe and Sid with Ash's Torkoal. Tory struggles to control the Pokémon and the match ends in a loss. He then runs away, but not before rescuing Minun trapped in a trash can.

During the four-year-later period Battle Tower, LaRousse City
8

Tory's rescue and reunion with family

Ash meets Tory's father and Yuko, and they share a light moment until a mysterious purple aurora signals Deoxys' return. The moment hints at a looming threat and a new chapter for Tory.

Shortly after the Battle Tower incident LaRousse City
9

Deoxys invades the city for the green crystal

Deoxys begins removing the city's inhabitants to search for the green crystal using copies of itself. Rayquaza returns to defend the city as security robots malfunction, forcing Deoxys to generate a power-disrupting force field.

During the Deoxys invasion phase LaRousse City
10

Power regains and the green crystal regenerates

Rayquaza breaches the force field as the green crystal regenerates when Pikachu, Minun, and Plusle power the lab's generator. The battle rages on across the city as guardians and hybrids clash.

During the power regeneration event LaRousse City lab
11

Green Deoxys arrives to save Rayquaza

Deoxys tackles Rayquaza, but the fully regenerated green Deoxys arrives and transforms into Defense Forme, saving Rayquaza from the attack. The two Deoxys work together, forming a protective stance against the new threat.

During the final phase of the battle LaRousse City
12

Robot siege ends as allies unite

The blocky robots overwhelm Rayquaza until the twin Deoxys shield it from harm. Ash and Tory disable the chief robot, freeing the twin Deoxys and Rayquaza to regain control of the city.

During the city-wide crisis LaRousse City
13

Tory rescued and friendship solidified

Tory falls from the towers while trying to save Plusle and Minun, but is rescued by the green Deoxys. The moment marks Tory's turning point as he overcomes his fear of Pokémon and bonds with his new friends.

Towards the end of the battle LaRousse City towers
14

Rayquaza departs with auroras

Rayquaza, recognizing that Deoxys aren't enemies, flies away peacefully. The twin Deoxys craft green and purple auroras in the sky as a goodbye, signaling a new chapter for both sides.

After the battle Over LaRousse City
15

Farewell at the train station

Tory, now unafraid of Pokémon, bids farewell to Ash and friends at the train station, carrying Plusle and Minun on his shoulders. Ash and the group continue their journey through the Hoenn region, grateful for their new friendship.

End of events Train station

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