It was the first film to officially feature a Shiny Mega Legendary Pokémon .
For the first and only time in a Pokémon film, Ash is briefly possessed by an evil entity when he touches the Prison Bottle. Exclusive Home Media Extras
During its original release, fans in certain regions could receive an exclusive Hoopa or the Shiny Rayquaza for their Omega Ruby or Alpha Sapphire video games through local distributions. Availability and Formats The film is available on various platforms and formats: pokemon the movie hoopa and the clash of ages exclusive
Japanese and some Western releases included a 14-minute short titled "Hoopa — The Mischief Pokémon," which serves as a prequel showing Hoopa’s childhood with its caretakers, Barza and Meray.
The film follows Ash, Pikachu, and their friends as they travel to Dahara City, a coastal desert metropolis. There, they meet the Mythical Pokémon , a playful trickster with the ability to summon objects and living beings through interdimensional rings. The core conflict revolves around Hoopa's dual nature: It was the first film to officially feature
Collectors can find specific bonus content on physical releases:
Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages is the 18th film in the Pokémon franchise and the second installment in the Pokémon the Series: XY era. Released in Japan in July 2015, the film is known for featuring one of the most extensive rosters of Legendary Pokémon in the series' history. Availability and Formats The film is available on
In Japanese theaters, the film was accompanied by Pikachu and the Pokémon Music Squad .
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The movie debuted the anime versions of Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre , central figures summoned by the shadow entity.