Team Galactic Grunt (Trainer class)

Team Galactic Grunt
ギンガだんのしたっぱ Team Galactic Underling
Diamond Pearl Team Galactic Grunts.png
Team Galactic Grunt art from Diamond and Pearl by Ken Sugimori[1]
Other names Galactic Grunt (Generation IV)
Introduced in Generation IV
Appears in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Masters EX
Gender Both
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Notable members B-2, Advanced level Grunt
Anime debut A Secret Sphere of Influence!
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
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Manga debut Escape From Team Galactic (Pokémon 7)
Ring Around the Roserade II (Adventures)
Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!! (DP Adventure!)

A Team Galactic Grunt (Japanese: ギンガだんのしたっぱ Team Galactic Underling), known as Galactic Grunt in Generation IV, is a type of Pokémon Trainer that debuted in the Generation IV games. They are the grunts of Team Galactic. There are male and female versions, and they all dress in the spacesuit-looking outfits that are the Team Galactic uniforms and have turquoise hair that is cut quite short and rounded.

In the games

In the games, Team Galactic Grunts generally act as footsoldiers and guards for Team Galactic. Like all villain team Grunts, they are not individually named. They are known to simply quote Team Galactic's mottos and policies that can be found in their Headquarters even if they do not challenge the player. Certain Team Galactic grunts sometimes drop keys to their warehouses and HQs when they are defeated, and/or they run away. They generally use a combination of Bug-DPBDSP, Dark-Pt and Poison-type Pokémon.

Gallery

Sprites and models

In the core series

     
Galactic Grunt sprites from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
VS models from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
     
Galactic Grunt overworld sprites from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Overworld models from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

In other games

  
VS models from
Masters EX
  
Models from
Masters EX

Trainer list

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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


Pokémon Platinum


In the anime

Main series

Team Galactic Grunts have made multiple appearances in the anime, with the first appearance being in A Secret Sphere of Influence!. They also appeared in Enter Galactic!, Losing Its Lustrous and Double Team Turnover!, Steeling Peace of Mind!, Saving the World From Ruins!, Gateway to Ruin!, Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!, The Needs Of The Three!, The Battle Finale of Legend! and Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles. Some grunts wear glasses and, as shown in Gateway to Ruin!, are trained to fight with Bōs (or Quarterstaves).

Team Rocket and Looker disguised as them in The Needs of The Tree! and The Battle Finale of Legend!

Pokémon

 
Golbat
Each Team Galactic Grunt appears to be issued with one or two Golbat each. These Golbat are used either in battle or for aerial research.

Golbat's known moves are Air Cutter, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Protect, and Supersonic.

Debut Enter Galactic!
Voice actors
Japanese Shin-ichiro Miki
English Shin-ichiro Miki
 
Bronzor
Three Team Galactic Grunts used a Bronzor each to battle a Heatran.

None of the Bronzor's moves are known.

Debut The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)

Pokémon Generations

 
Team Galactic Grunts in Pokémon Generations

Two Team Galactic Grunts appeared in The New World, watching Cyrus summon Dialga and Palkia at the Spear Pillar. Several others were seen in the Team Galactic HQ, where they watched the summoning on a large screen. The grunts ultimately witnessed the disappearance of Cyrus at the hands of Giratina when it interfered with Team Galactic's plans. They attempted to launch a search for him, but quickly received a call from him, in which he advised Saturn to not go looking for him.

Two Grunts appeared in The Magma Stone, watching Charon awaken Heatran at Stark Mountain. These Grunts and Charon managed to escape and avoid being arrested by Looker.

Pokémon

 
Glameow
Glameow was seen alongside a Team Galactic Grunt at the Spear Pillar.

None of Glameow's moves are known.

Debut The New World
 
Stunky
Stunky was seen alongside a Team Galactic Grunt at the Spear Pillar.

None of Stunky's moves are known.

Debut The New World

Pokémon Evolutions

Two Team Galactic Grunts briefly appeared in The Rival, accompanying Jupiter as she captured Uxie at Lake Acuity after she defeated Barry in battle.

In the manga

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

Team Galactic Grunts first appear in Escape From Team Galactic, where one attacks Hiori and Rocco while they look for Hiori's missing sister, Lily. Hiori manages to beat the Team Galactic Grunt and takes off to their base so he can find his sister. While in the air, Hiori and Rocco are ambushed by another Team Galactic Grunt and has an airborne battle with her, and Hiori emerges the victor.

Sometime after rescuing his sister, the bakery "Sun Sun" that is owned by his friend Nazuna and her father is attacked by two Team Galactic Grunts. They manage to defeat the Baker and his daughter but are swiftly defeated by Hiori's Lucario.

More Grunts appear in their base when Hiori, Rocco, and Lily infiltrate it to stop their plan to capture Darkrai and take over the world, they are all put asleep by Hiori's Tangrowth. One last high level grunt, known as the Galactic #2, battles Lily and is defeated by her and knocked out by their leader, Io.

Pokémon

 
Electivire
Electivire was used by the Team Galactic Grunt that attacked Hiori and Rocco in their search for Lily. It fought Hiori's Lucario and almost defeated it, until Hiori's became enraged and defeated it with a powered up Water Pulse.

Electivire's known moves are Quick Attack, Thunder Shock, Rain Dance, and Thunder.

Debut Escape From Team Galactic
 
Magnezone
Magnezone was used by the Team Galactic Grunt that attacked Hiori and Rocco when they attempted to fly to the Team Galactic section base. It had an aerial fight with Hiori's Drifblim, but despite the type advantage, Magnezone and the Team Galactic Grunt were defeated by Hiori's quick thinking.

Magnezone's known moves are Spark, Magnet Bomb, Thunder Wave, and Charge Beam.

Debut Showdown With An Assassin
 
Heatran
Heatran was used by one of the Team Galactic Grunts that attacked Sun Sun. It managed to defeat Nazuna and her father, but was defeated by Hiori's Lucario.

Heatran's only known move is Fire Spin.

Debut A World Covered In Darkness
 
Abomasnow
Abomasnow was used by one of the Team Galactic Grunts that attacked Sun Sun. It fought and was defeated by Hiori's Lucario's Bone Rush.

Abomasnow's only known move is Ice Shard.

Debut A World Covered In Darkness
 
Houndoom (multiple)
These Houndoom were used to guard the Team Galactic regional base. They and their Trainers were put to sleep by Hiori's Tangrowth's Sleep Powder.

None of their moves are known.

Debut Breaking Into An Enemy's Lair!
 
Rampardos
Rampardos was used by the Galactic #2 to battle Lily. Despite the type disadvantage he had to her Leafeon, he knew powerful super effective moves to Grass-type Pokémon. After a long battle Lily's Leafeon emerged the victor.

Rampardos's known moves are Fire Blast, Ice Beam, Rock Slide, and Head Smash.

Debut Breaking Into An Enemy's Lair!

Pokémon Adventures

 
Team Galactic Grunts in Pokémon Adventures

In Pokémon Adventures, all but one of the Grunts are part of a hive mind.

History

Diamond & Pearl arc

A group of Team Galactic Grunts first appear in Ring Around the Roserade II, where they interrogate Rad Rickshaw, the owner of the bicycle shop, after abducting him. They were quickly dispelled by Cynthia's Spiritomb and fled their hideout, but many more of them made another appearance in Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank I, where one of them snatched Platinum's Pokédex and almost got away with it, and many others fought Paka, Uji, Diamond, and Pearl to find and issue a ransom on Platinum.

Later, more Grunts attack the three lakes of Sinnoh alongside their three Commanders; Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.

Platinum arc

A group of Grunts appeared at Stark Mountain, where they followed Charon's orders in order to help him capture Heatran.

Pokémon

 
Skuntank (multiple)
Skuntank were the first Pokémon used by the Team Galactic Grunts. They were used to battle Paka and Uji in Veilstone City so that they can find their client, Platinum, and use her for a ransom. They were defeated by the combined efforts of Paka, Uji, Diamond, and Pearl.

Skuntank's only known move is Night Slash*.

Debut Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank I
 
Staravia (multiple)
Staravia were the second Pokémon used by the Team Galactic Grunts. They were used to battle Paka and Uji in Veilstone City so that they can find their client, Platinum, and use her for a ransom. They were defeated by the combined efforts of Paka, Uji, Diamond, and Pearl. They were next seen being used to capture Mesprit at Lake Verity.

None of Staravia's moves are known, and their Ability is Intimidate.

Debut Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank I
 
Magby (multiple)
Team Galactic left multiple Magby locked in Fuego Ironworks with Pearl and his Pokémon. They were simultaneously defeated by his Chatot and Infernape.

None of Magby's moves are known, and their Ability is Flame Body.

Debut Maddening Magby
 
Houndoom
Team Galactic left a Houndoom in Fuego Ironworks where it took on Pearl and his Luxray. Houndoom was much harder than the Magby as Pearl had Rayler dodge the attacks that Houndoom threw at them. However, one of the attacks ends up burning Rayler's legs. Rayler pushed itself to keep going even though it suffered the burn effect. With the motivation, Rayler was able to defeat Houndoom with Shock Wave.

Houndoom's only know move is Nasty Plot.

Debut Showdown with Houndoom
 
Haunter (multiple)
Haunter were the third Pokémon used by the Team Galactic Grunts. They were used by Saturn's group of Team Galactic Grunts to capture Azelf at Lake Valor.

None of Haunter's moves are known.

Debut Tackling Tangrowth
 
Machamp (multiple)
Machamp were the fourth Pokémon used by the Team Galactic Grunts. They were used by Saturn's group of Team Galactic Grunts to capture Azelf at Lake Valor, but were prevented from successfully capturing it by Pearl's efforts.

None of Machamp's moves are known.

Debut Tackling Tangrowth
 
Grimer (multiple)
Grimer were used to guard the roads leading into Veilstone City, but were defeated by Pearl's newly finished team.

None of Grimer's moves are known.

Debut Cleaning Up Grimer
 
Meowth (multiple)
Meowth were used to guard the roads leading into Veilstone City, but were defeated by Pearl's newly finished team.

None of Meowth's moves are known.

Debut Cleaning Up Grimer
 
Drowzee (multiple)
Drowzee were used to guard the roads leading into Veilstone City, but were defeated by Pearl's newly finished team. Another group guarded a gate and were fought by Pearl's Unown allies.

None of Drowzee's moves are known.

Debut Halting Honchkrow
 
Hitmonchan (multiple)
Hitmonchan were used to guard the entrance to Veilstone City, but were defeated by Pearl's newly finished team. Another group guarded a gate and were fought by Pearl's Unown allies.

None of Hitmonchan's moves are known.

Debut Halting Honchkrow
 
Mankey (multiple)
Mankey were used to guard the entrance to Veilstone City, but were defeated by Pearl's newly finished team. Another group guarded a gate and were fought by Pearl's Unown allies.

None of Mankey's moves are known.

Debut Halting Honchkrow
 
Charmeleon (multiple)
Charmeleon were used to attack Buck on Stark Mountain.

None of Charmeleon's moves are known.

Debut Exit Empoleon
 
Combusken (multiple)
Combusken were used to attack Buck on Stark Mountain.

None of Combusken's moves are known.

Debut Exit Empoleon

Pocket Monsters DP

Several Grunts appeared in Pocket Monsters DP.

Pokémon

Stolen
 
Miltank
Team Galactic stole this Miltank in an attempt to sell milk.

None of Miltank's moves are known.

Debut PMDP53

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

 
Team Galactic Grunts in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, a Team Galactic Grunt known as B-2 is given a recurring role in the manga. He is distinguishable from other Grunts due to his jiggling buttocks after being bitten by Hareta. The other Grunts were given various assignments from their boss, Cyrus.

Pokémon

Here is a listing of the Pokémon that belong to the other Team Galactic Gunts:

 
Zubat
Zubat was only seen flying beside its Trainer.

None of Zubat's moves are known.

Debut Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!!
 
Machoke
Machoke was sent out by a Galactic Grunt to help him try to steal Munchlax. However, it was beaten by Munchlax's Rollout and Piplup's Peck.

Machoke's only known move is Revenge.

Debut Find Munchlax
 
Croagunk (multiple)
Croagunk was sent out to deal with Hareta. It took on his Misdreavus. Later, another one was sent out to take on the Gym Leaders along with Team Galactic's other Pokémon.

None of Croagunk's moves are known.

Debut Dialga's Secret Keys
 
Dustox
Dustox was sent out to take on the Gym Leaders along with Team Galactic's other Pokémon.

None of Dustox's moves are known.

Debut The Legendary Pokémon, Captured
 
Golbat (multiple)
Golbat was sent out to take on the Gym Leaders along with Team Galactic's other Pokémon.

None of Golbat's moves are known.

Debut Dialga's Secret Keys
 
Wurmple
Wurmple was sent out to deal with Hareta with a Poison Sting after he bit B-2's butt.

Wurmple's only known move is Poison Sting.

Debut Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!!
 
Carnivine
Team Galactic's Carnivine made a brief appearance while Team Galactic was discussing their plans on catching Deoxys.

None of Carnivine's moves are known.

Debut Deoxys, The Phantom Pokémon! (Part 1)
 
Aggron
Team Galactic summoned Aggron to take over the Sinnoh League Tournament.

None of Aggron's moves are known.

Debut A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!
 
Torkoal
Team Galactic summoned Torkoal to take over the Sinnoh League Tournament.

None of Torkoal's moves are known.

Debut A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Team Galactic Grunt or their Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Galactic Grunt's Pokémon
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a silver background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Forretress     Rising Rivals   61/111 Bonds to the End of Time   061/090
Carnivine     DP Black Star Promos   DP42 DPt-P Promotional cards   001/DPt-P
Beedrill     Arceus   53/99 Advent of Arceus   001/090
Honchkrow   Ultra Prism   72/156 Ultra Sun   026/066
      GX Starter Decks   068/131
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Team Galactic's Wager Su Mysterious Treasures   115/123 Secret of the Lakes    
      Rampardos the Attacker    
      Bastiodon the Defender    
 


Trivia

  • The Team Galactic Grunt battle music has a funk and jazz element in it, while there is a funk and jazz group called the Galactic.
  • In Generation IV, Team Galactic Grunts are the only "Grunt" Trainer class that doesn't include the word "Team" in their Trainer class name.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 銀河隊手下 Ngàhnhòh Déui Sáuhah
Mandarin 銀河隊手下 / 银河队手下 Yínhé Duì Shǒuxià
  French Sbire de la Team GalaxieBDSP
Sbire GalaxieDPPt
  German Rüpel von Team GalaktikBDSP
Galaktiker RüpelDPPt
  Italian Recluta Team GalassiaBDSP
Recluta GalassiaDPPt
  Korean 갤럭시단 조무래기 Galaxy Dan Jomuraegi
  Spanish Recluta del Equipo GalaxiaBDSP
Recluta GalaxiaDPPt
  Vietnamese Thành viên nhóm Ginga

See also

References


Boss: Cyrus (Masters)
Commanders: MarsJupiterSaturnCharonSird*
Notable members: B-2*Mitsumi*Advanced level Grunt*Lily*Io*
Lower members: Team Galactic GruntsScientists
Buildings: Team Galactic Eterna BuildingTeam Galactic HQ


Grunts
Team Rocket GruntTeam Aqua GruntTeam Magma Grunt
Team Galactic GruntTeam Plasma GruntTeam Flare Grunt
Team Skull GruntTeam Rainbow Rocket Grunt
Team GO Rocket GruntTeam Yell GruntTeam Star Grunt


Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
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ClownCollectorCommanderCowgirlCyclistDouble TeamDragon TamerElite FourFisher*GentlemanGuitarist
Gym Leader*HikerIdolInterviewersJoggerLadyLassMadame*Ninja BoyParasol LadyPicnickerPIPoké Fan*
Poké KidPokémon Breeder*Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*Police Officer*PsychicRancherRanchers*
ReporterRich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSailorSchool KidScientistSkierSwimmerTeam Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt*Tower TycoonTuberTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoung CoupleYoungster
Arcade StarPtCastle ValetPtFactory HeadPtHall MatronPtMaidPtGAME FREAK'sBDSP


Pasio Trainer classes
Ace TrainerAether FoundationAether Foundation EmployeeBeautyBlack BeltCamperCollectorHex Maniac
HikerLassMasked ManMasked WomanPoké FanPokémon RangerPreschoolerPunk Girl
Rising StarScientistSightseerStreet ThugSwimmerTeam Aqua GruntTeam Flare Grunt
Team Galactic GruntTeam Magma GruntTeam Plasma GruntTeam Rocket GruntTeam Yell GruntYoungster


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