A greedy collector named Lawrence III is determined to capture the legendary Pokémon Lugia. To accomplish this, he must first capture the Titans of Fire, Ice, and Lightning, bird‑like Pokémon whose disturbance would trigger a war among them, threatening Earth’s destruction. Ash, Misty, and Tracey become entangled when they are washed ashore on Shamouti Island. There, Ash meets a girl named Melody, who tasks him with retrieving three orbs that can calm the titans. However, to succeed, Ash must first enlist the help of Lugia, the Beast of the Sea.