Maxie: Difference between revisions

Maxie's role in the games differs slightly. In Ruby and Emerald, Maxie is regularly disdainful and resentful for the player's constant interference throughout, choosing to flee often rather than further justify or persuade the player of their team's sincerity. Even in the end, upon returning the Blue Orb, he simply states that nature is not for humanity's interference in any regard, before saying a final farewell to the player. In Emerald, he stops to come back towards the player, but is unable to get past first addressing them, either out of respect or guilt. In Omega Ruby, Maxie's character is vastly expanded upon. A calculating strategist, he still maintains a cold demeanor and sense of overconfidence, but carries with him a distinct respect for the player as well, recognizing them as part of humanity's future, and is increasingly impressed with both their willpower and strength. Upon the defeat of Primal Groudon, this respect evolves into a profound affection for the player, entrusting him/her with both the Red Orb, and eventually his {{DL|Mega Stone|Cameruptite}}, as well as free entrance to visit their hideout. He also resolves to stay and reform Team Magma's ideals for benevolent purposes, rather than disappearing forever out of shame.

In Omega Ruby, the player once again squares off against Maxie, who has defeated Team Aqua's leader [[Archie]] in battle. Upon defeating him, Maxie jovially congratulates the player for their perseverance before preparing to awaken Groudon. However, [[Tabitha]], who has learned of Groudon's potential risk to the world's natural balance, suddenly dashes in begging Maxie to stop, to which the Magma Leader disdainfully dismisses as part of his rumored attempt to usurp him in leadership. Awakening Groudon, the beast suddenly bursts through the cave's surface, and the Drought ability begins to parch Hoenn drastically. At first, Maxie is delighted, anticipating his plans to be finally in fruition. However, he soon finds himself horrified to discover that not only are the levels of sun hotter than he anticipated, but that activating Groudon's Desolate Land ability could push the heat to unbearably lethal levels for all above the surface. Guilt-ridden, he heads to Sootopolis to meet the player there, and expresses a profound apology for his hubris. Entrusting the player with saving them, he has Tabitha equip them with the [[Magma Suit]] to endure the magma's heat in the center of the Cave of Origin and to communicate with the player upon meeting Groudon.

Upon Groudon's defeat or capture, the energy amassed in the Cave's jewels emit a green beam skyward, which casts an emerald spectrum of falling lights across the region. Maxie, profoundly affected by the experience, is at first hesitant to accept Archie's offer to start over, believing himself unworthy of redemption. However, Tabitha (in a somewhat brutally blunt moment), while agreeing with Maxie's self-assessment, nonetheless encourages him to at least try, and that atonement is a key part of responsibility, offering his continued loyalty from that point onward. Softly thanking his Admin, Maxie willingly relinquishes the Red Orb to the player, entrusting them with Groudon's Primal power, and departs with Archie to begin their mutual reformation. During the Delta Episode, Maxie is confronted in the Magma Hideout by one of his fromer grunts, [[Zinnia]], who is thieving Key Stones in order to summon and empower {{p|Rayquaza}} with Mega Evolution. When his Key Stone is stolen, he entrusts the player with his Cameruptite to stop Zinnia's apparent rampage. When the world is spared from the meteor, Maxie summons [[Magma Admin Courtney|Courtney]] to his quarters, where she tearfully apologizes for her recklessness. Shocked by the sight of his normally stoic Admin crying, Maxie agrees to forgive her on one condition...she forgive his actions and conduct, recognizing that coupled with the fallout of their plans for Groudon, drove her into despair. He explains his intent to start over the principles of Team Magma, having learned the importance of understanding and working with even those he disagrees with, to which she agrees. He welcomes the player to visit them in their hideout anytime, taking on the role of a friend to them. This friendship even extends to being available to partner with them in the [[Battle Maison]]'s Multi Battle mode.

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|desc={{main|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime#Kyogre|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime → Kyogre}}

 

{{p|Kyogre}} was first seen in the containment chamber of Team Magma's ship. Aqua Admin [[Shelly]] sets it free by increasing the humidity levels in the chamber so it could revive itself. She successfully does so causing Kyogre to break free from the ship. It is seen with Team Aqua afterwards. In its next appearance, Kyogre is seen fighting with Groudon and later lost to it, thus causing the orbs in Archie and Pikachu to separate. Kyogre was able to rescue Ash and Pikachu after the battle was done. In the end, it returns to its hidden location at the bottom of the sea.

None of Houndoom's moves are known.}}

|desc={{p|Camerupt}} is Maxie's main Pokémon. He along with Archie's {{p|Walrein}} was used to fight Ruby's [[Mumu]] and Sapphire's [[Chic]]. However, Camerupt and Walrein were defeated due to the starter Pokémon's strategies.

Camerupt's known moves are {{m|Eruption}} and {{m|Overheat}} and his Ability is {{a|Magma Armor}}.}}

Maxie appears as the lead of Team Magma in the [[Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]] manga.

 

He, along with the rest of Team Magma, make their first appearance in ''[[PMRS10|We've Found Team Magma's Secret!!]]''.

* In {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby}}, a {{tc|Team Magma Grunt}} at [[Team Magma Hideout]] mentions that Maxie and Archie used to be in the same [[villainous teams|team]] once.