Pokémon: The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon
2006 • OLM
- Format
- SPECIAL
- Aired
- 2006
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- OLM · Viz Media · The Pokemon Company International
- Genres
- Action · Adventure · Comedy · Fantasy
Dr. Yung, an enigmatic Pokémon scientist, has developed a new Mirage system that uses computer data to resurrect extinct Pokémon, like Kabutops and Armaldo. Professor Oak, Ash and his companions show up at the Mirage Mansion at Dr. Yung's invitation, and watch a demonstration of the machine's capabilities. In the middle of a battle between Dr. Yung's Mirage Pokémon and Ash, the machine goes haywire and a Mirage Aerodactyl swoops in and kidnaps Dr. Yung. A man calling himself "The Mirage Master" appears and announces to everyone that the Mirage System can be used to create Pokémon with absolutely no weaknesses. Ash, Misty, and Professor Oak struggle to stop the madman and escape with their lives.
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Released in 2006 to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the Pokémon franchise, The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon was produced by OLM, Inc. as a special broadcast event. It serves as a notable entry in the series history for being the first Pokémon production to utilize the 4Kids Entertainment voice cast alongside the transition to The Pokémon Company International's localized oversight, marking a significant shift in the production pipeline for North American audiences.
The special features the character of Dr. Yung and the Mirage System, a narrative device designed to showcase past legendary and powerful Pokémon in a digital arena. The design and animation reflect the studio's established aesthetic from the Advanced Generation era of the television series. Upon its release, it was received as a nostalgic technical showcase, though it remains a niche entry compared to the theatrically released feature films.
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