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'''Team Plasma''' (Japanese: '''{{j|プラズマ{{tt|団|だん}}}}''' ''Plasma-dan'', literally ''Plasma Gang'') is the [[villainous team]] in [[Unova]]. Team Plasma's original goal was to "liberate" all Pokémon from their trainers, by either convincing the trainer to release their Pokémon, or by theft. [[Ghetsis]], one of Team Plasma's leaders, exploited the group in an attempt to rule Unova as the only one with Pokémon.
'''Team Plasma''' (Japanese: '''{{j|プラズマ{{tt|団|だん}}}}''' ''Plasma-dan'', literally ''Plasma Gang'') is the [[Villainous teams|villainous team]] in [[Unova]]. Team Plasma's original goal was to "liberate" all Pokémon from their Trainers, by either convincing the Trainer to release their Pokémon, or by theft. [[Ghetsis]], one of Team Plasma's leaders, exploited the group in an attempt to rule Unova as the only one with Pokémon.


Two years after Team Plasma's defeat, the group returned with a new goal to rule Unova. A small group from the original Team Plasma was still loyal to [[N]], and took it upon themselves to take care of weakened Pokémon in the wild.
Two years after Team Plasma's defeat, the group returned with a new goal to rule Unova. A small group from the original Team Plasma was still loyal to [[N]], and took it upon themselves to take care of weakened Pokémon in the wild.
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===In Black and White===
===In Black and White===
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|left|Artwork of Team Plasma Grunts from Black and White]]
[[File:Black White Team Plasma Grunts.png|thumb|250px|left|Artwork of Team Plasma Grunts from Black and White]]
Team Plasma is met early in the games. [[Ghetsis]] appears in [[Accumula Town]] where he is holding a rally trying to get people to join Team Plasma's cause. Following this rally the {{player}} will be approached and battled by a person named [[N]]. After this, the player will next come across two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s at the [[Dreamyard]] who are trying to capture a {{p|Munna}} in order to get some [[Dream Mist]] to spread their message in people's dreams. After defeating them here they will steal a young girl's Pokémon and hide in the [[Wellspring Cave]]. The player will team up with [[Cheren]] and save the Pokémon.
Team Plasma is met early in the games. [[Ghetsis]] appears in [[Accumula Town]] where he is holding a rally trying to get people to join Team Plasma's cause. Following this rally the {{player}} will be approached and battled by a person named [[N]]. After this, the player will next come across two {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s at the [[Dreamyard]] who are trying to capture a {{p|Munna}} in order to get some [[Dream Mist]] to spread their message in people's dreams. After defeating them here they will steal a young girl's Pokémon and hide in the [[Wellspring Cave]]. The player will team up with [[Cheren]] and save the Pokémon.


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After defeating the [[Elite Four]], the player will head to the Champion's room where they will see N after he has defeated Alder. N will then reveal his castle, which rises out of the ground and attaches to the {{un|Pokémon League}} building. The player then chases N into the castle where the Seven Sages try to stop him/her. The Unova [[Gym Leader]]s then appear to keep the sages busy while the player searches the castle. [[Anthea and Concordia|Two women]] who claim to be goddesses and the Shadow Triad will then lead the player to N. Before anything can happen, {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} will appear and the player will have to capture the dragon. The player and N will then have one final battle, with the player proving victorious. Ghetsis arrives and is furious at N and says that he was just working behind the scenes on his true goal of ruling Unova as the only one with Pokémon. He will then challenge the player in rage.
After defeating the [[Elite Four]], the player will head to the Champion's room where they will see N after he has defeated Alder. N will then reveal his castle, which rises out of the ground and attaches to the {{un|Pokémon League}} building. The player then chases N into the castle where the Seven Sages try to stop him/her. The Unova [[Gym Leader]]s then appear to keep the sages busy while the player searches the castle. [[Anthea and Concordia|Two women]] who claim to be goddesses and the Shadow Triad will then lead the player to N. Before anything can happen, {{p|Zekrom}}{{sup/5|W}} or {{p|Reshiram}}{{sup/5|B}} will appear and the player will have to capture the dragon. The player and N will then have one final battle, with the player proving victorious. Ghetsis arrives and is furious at N and says that he was just working behind the scenes on his true goal of ruling Unova as the only one with Pokémon. He will then challenge the player in rage.


After the player defeats Ghetsis, Cheren and Alder take him away while N tells the player he will continue on with his goal but will do it the right way. After the credits roll, [[Looker]] will appear at the player's house and request their help in finding and capturing the other sages of Team Plasma. Each sage will tell some back history on Team Plasma before being arrested. The Shadow Triad will also appear at [[Marvelous Bridge]] where they will give the player the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb|Adamant}}, {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb|Lustrous}}, and {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb|Griseous Orb}}s. They also reveal that they rescued Ghetsis from being arrested and he has now fled.
After the player defeats Ghetsis, Cheren and Alder take him away while N accepts his beliefs were misguided. After the credits roll, [[Looker]] will appear at the player's house and request their help in finding and capturing the other sages of Team Plasma. Each sage will tell some back history on Team Plasma before being arrested. The Shadow Triad will also appear at [[Marvelous Bridge]] where they will give the player the [[Adamant Orb|Adamant]], [[Lustrous Orb|Lustrous]], and [[Griseous Orb]]s. They also reveal that they rescued Ghetsis from being arrested and he has now fled.


Before the sage [[Ryoku]] is arrested at [[Relic Castle]], he says that he was planning to catch the Pokémon {{p|Volcarona}} and give it to Ghetsis, but no one knows his and N's whereabouts, and that no one even knows if they are really parent and child. Once all the sages are arrested, [[Looker]] says that he heard N was seen in a distant land with a Dragon Pokémon.
Before the sage [[Ryoku]] is arrested at [[Relic Castle]], he says that he was planning to catch the Pokémon {{p|Volcarona}} and give it to Ghetsis, but no one knows his and N's whereabouts, and that no one even knows if they are really parent and child. Once all the sages are arrested, [[Looker]] says that he heard N was seen in a distant land with a Dragon Pokémon.
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===In Black 2 and White 2===
===In Black 2 and White 2===
In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Team Plasma is broken into two different forces. One force remains loyal to N and retains the same purpose; the other is loyal to Ghetsis and serves a new purpose: to take over Unova.
In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Team Plasma is broken into two different forces. One force remains loyal to N and, seeking atonement, dedicates itself to the protection of Pokémon that were separated from their Trainers; the other is loyal to Ghetsis and serves a new purpose: to take over Unova.


The new Team Plasma first appears at [[Floccesy Ranch]] where they try to steal a {{p|Herdier}}, but they are stopped. They are found again in [[Virbank City]], where they attempt to steal the player and [[Hugh]]'s Pokémon. After fending them off, Hugh believes they have retreated to Castelia City, where they are found in [[Castelia Sewers]]. [[Colress]] appears in the sewers, where he mentions he is researching how to draw out the most strength from Pokémon. After defeating [[Burgh]] at the [[Castelia Gym]], Colress will use a special machine to clear the {{p|Crustle}} blocking off {{rt|4|Unova}}.
The new Team Plasma first appears at [[Floccesy Ranch]] where they try to steal a {{p|Herdier}}, but they are stopped. They are found again in [[Virbank City]], where they attempt to steal the player and [[Hugh]]'s Pokémon. After fending them off, Hugh believes they have retreated to Castelia City, where they are found in [[Castelia Sewers]]. [[Colress]] appears in the sewers, where he mentions he is researching how to draw out the most strength from Pokémon. After defeating [[Burgh]] at the [[Castelia Gym]], Colress will use a special machine to clear the {{p|Crustle}} blocking off {{rt|4|Unova}}.
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In [[Nimbasa City]], Team Plasma is confronted by Hugh who demands answers from them about a Pokémon kidnapping in [[Aspertia City]]. After competing in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], the player, Hugh, and [[Cheren]] confront Team Plasma on their [[Plasma Frigate|ship]] which has docked at the PWT. There [[Zinzolin]] appears and reveals they have a new plan to take over the Unova region before telling the Shadow Triad to remove the trio from the ship. After winning at the [[Mistralton Gym]], [[Professor Juniper]] sends the player to [[Opelucid City]] to find out more information about the Legendary Dragon Pokémon from [[Drayden]]. On the way, the player and Hugh encounter Zinzolin in [[Lacunosa Town]] where they battle him and a grunt in a tag battle.
In [[Nimbasa City]], Team Plasma is confronted by Hugh who demands answers from them about a Pokémon kidnapping in [[Aspertia City]]. After competing in the [[Pokémon World Tournament]], the player, Hugh, and [[Cheren]] confront Team Plasma on their [[Plasma Frigate|ship]] which has docked at the PWT. There [[Zinzolin]] appears and reveals they have a new plan to take over the Unova region before telling the Shadow Triad to remove the trio from the ship. After winning at the [[Mistralton Gym]], [[Professor Juniper]] sends the player to [[Opelucid City]] to find out more information about the Legendary Dragon Pokémon from [[Drayden]]. On the way, the player and Hugh encounter Zinzolin in [[Lacunosa Town]] where they battle him and a grunt in a tag battle.


Following the player's victory at the [[Opelucid Gym]], Team Plasma begin their operation by covering Opelucid City and nearby routes with ice in search of Drayden's {{key|V|DNA Splicers}}. They are quickly defeated and retreat to the [[Seaside Cave]], although Opelucid City remains frozen for some time. After winning at the [[Humilau Gym]], the player heads to {{rt|22|Unova}} where Colress gives them his device to make the Crustle roadblocks disappear. Upon making it past the Crustle, the player defeats the Team Plasma members inside the Plasma Frigate, but once again is removed from the ship by the Shadow Triad and watches the ship fly off.
Following the player's victory at the [[Opelucid Gym]], Team Plasma begin their operation by covering Opelucid City and nearby routes with ice in search of Drayden's [[DNA Splicers]]. They are quickly defeated and retreat to the [[Seaside Cave]], although Opelucid City remains frozen for some time. After winning at the [[Humilau Gym]], the player heads to {{rt|22|Unova}} where Colress gives them his device to make the Crustle roadblocks disappear. Upon making it past the Crustle, the player defeats the Team Plasma members inside the Plasma Frigate, but once again is removed from the ship by the Shadow Triad and watches the ship fly off.


They track it down to the [[Giant Chasm]] where once again they must fight their way through the ship. Upon the defeat of Zinzolin and the new boss Colress, Ghetsis reveals himself as the true mastermind behind Team Plasma. He reveals he never intended to liberate Pokémon two years ago; it was just a ploy to get N to follow his plans. After defeating the Shadow Triad, the player gives chase to Ghetsis and finds him in the deepest part of the Giant Chasm, where he summons {{p|Kyurem}}. Ghetsis orders Kyurem to attack the player, but the attack is stopped at last minute by N who arrives to save them. Ghetsis is not surprised by this, who then uses the stolen DNA Splicers to merge Kyurem with N's Dragon. The player then takes on the new Dragon as well as Ghetsis and puts an end to his plans once and for all. Colress then disbands Team Plasma for good, taking the Plasma Frigate and docking it outside the P2 Laboratory where he continues his research.
They track it down to the [[Giant Chasm]] where once again they must fight their way through the ship. Upon the defeat of Zinzolin and the new boss Colress, Ghetsis reveals himself as the true mastermind behind Team Plasma. He reveals he never intended to liberate Pokémon two years ago; it was just a ploy to get N to follow his plans. After defeating the Shadow Triad, the player gives chase to Ghetsis and finds him in the deepest part of the Giant Chasm, where he summons {{p|Kyurem}}. Ghetsis orders Kyurem to attack the player, but the attack is stopped at last minute by N who arrives to save them. Ghetsis is not surprised by this, who then uses the stolen DNA Splicers to merge Kyurem with N's Dragon. The player then takes on the new Dragon as well as Ghetsis and puts an end to his plans once and for all. Colress then disbands Team Plasma for good, taking the Plasma Frigate and docking it outside the P2 Laboratory where he continues his research.
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===In the main series===
{{incomplete|2=Roles in BW119, BW120, BW121, and BW122}}
[[File:Team Plasma anime.png|thumb|250px|Team Plasma Grunts in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Team Plasma anime.png|thumb|250px|Team Plasma Grunts (Aldith in the center) in the anime]]
Before Team Plasma's proper appearance in the anime, {{an|Giovanni}} mentioned a secret organization operating in the [[Unova]] region and wanted to draw them out.
Before Team Plasma's proper appearance in the anime, {{an|Giovanni}} mentioned a secret organization operating in the [[Unova]] region and wanted to draw them out.


N debuted in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'' followed by [[Colress]], [[Ghetsis]] and the grunts from Black 2 and White 2 in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]''. [[Anthea and Concordia]] also appeared in ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]'', and the [[Seven Sages]] appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]''.
N debuted in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'' followed by [[Colress]], [[Ghetsis]] and the grunts from Black 2 and White 2 in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]''. [[Anthea and Concordia]] also appeared in ''[[BW117|Team Plasma's Pokémon Manipulation!]]'', and the [[Seven Sages]] appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW118|Secrets From Out of the Fog!]]''.


Team Plasma had a role in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', where multiple grunts were seen overseeing the awakening of the newly revived [[Genesect Army]]. However, they only had control of the Genesect for a short time before the five Pokémon rebelled and violently escaped.
Team Plasma had a role in ''[[M16|Genesect and the Legend Awakened]]'', where multiple grunts were seen overseeing the awakening of the newly revived [[Genesect Army]]. However, they only had control of the Genesect for a short time before the five Paleozoic Pokémon rebelled and violently escaped.
 
In ''[[BW120|Ash and N: A Clash of Ideals!]]'', Team Plasma attacked the {{an|White Ruins}} in order to steal the [[Light Stone]] discovered by [[Cedric Juniper]]. After successfully obtaining the stone, Ghetsis performed a ritual that resurrected {{p|Reshiram}} from the stone. Using Colress's Pokémon Control Device, Ghetsis then took control of Reshiram, but with the support of [[Ash's Pikachu]], Reshiram was able to fight back against its controllers and destroy the control machine. Ghetsis, Colress, and the Plasma Grunts present were subsequently arrested by the [[International Police]], thus bringing down the organization.


Unlike other teams, Team Plasma has named grunts in the anime. [[Aldith]] and [[Barret]] are two grunts who answered directly to Colress and Ghetsis and acted as commanders toward other, unnamed grunts. Two others, [[Schwarz and Weiss]], have been seen conducting specific operations and may be of similar rank.
Unlike other teams, Team Plasma has named grunts in the anime. [[Aldith]] and [[Barret]] are two grunts who answered directly to Colress and Ghetsis and acted as commanders toward other, unnamed grunts. Two others, [[Schwarz and Weiss]], have been seen conducting specific operations and may be of similar rank.


====Behind the scenes====
====Postponed episodes====
{{bulbanews|Airing of two-part Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan episode to be moved}}
{{bulbanews|Airing of two-part Rocket-dan VS Plasma-dan episode to be moved}}
Team Plasma, in their incarnation from the original Black and White games, was initially set to debut in {{OBP|BW023|unaired}} and {{OBP|BW024|unaired}} in a confrontation with [[Team Rocket]], but the episodes were postponed indefinitely due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}} and the {{wp|Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster}}. With the events depicted in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', the episodes have been retconned out of continuity altogether. It is unknown if they will ever air in any form.
Team Plasma, in their incarnation from the original Black and White games, was initially set to debut in {{OBP|BW023|unaired}} and {{OBP|BW024|unaired}} in a confrontation with [[Team Rocket]] over the [[Meteonite]]. They intended to use the Meteonite's ability to influence Pokémon into leaving their Trainers.
 
These episodes were postponed indefinitely due to the {{wp|2011 Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami|Tōhoku earthquake and tsunami}} and the {{wp|Fukushima Daiichi nuclear disaster}}. With the events depicted in ''[[BW112|Team Plasma's Pokémon Power Plot!]]'', the episodes have been retconned out of continuity altogether. It is unknown if they will ever air in any form.


===In Pokémon Generations===
===In Pokémon Generations===
Team Plasma first appeared in ''[[PG13|The Uprising]]''. The [[Seven Sages]] (except [[Ghetsis]]) and multiple {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt|Grunts}} appeared at the {{un|Pokémon League}} after [[N's Castle]] rose from the ground and surrounded the League. The team was faced by the [[Gym Leaders]] from [[Unova]], who arrived to stop them.
[[File:Team Plasma Grunts PG13.png|thumb|left|250px|Team Plasma Grunts in [[Pokémon Generations]]]]
[[File:Team Plasma Grunts PG14.png|thumb|250px|Black 2 and White 2 Team Plasma Grunts in Pokémon Generations]]
Team Plasma first appeared in ''[[PG13|The Uprising]]''. The [[Seven Sages]] (except [[Ghetsis]]) and multiple {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt|Grunts}} appeared at the {{un|Pokémon League}} after [[N's Castle]] rose from the ground and surrounded the League. The team was faced by the [[Gym Leader]]s from [[Unova]], who arrived to stop them.


Team Plasma reappeared in ''[[PG14|The Frozen World]]'', this time assuming its role from {{g|Black 2 and White 2}}. The team attacked [[Opelucid City]] and froze the city using {{p|Kyurem}}, allowing [[Zinzolin]] to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Drayden]].
Team Plasma reappeared in ''[[PG14|The Frozen World]]'', this time assuming its role from {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}. The team attacked [[Opelucid City]] and froze the city using {{p|Kyurem}}, allowing [[Zinzolin]] to steal the [[DNA Splicers]] from [[Drayden]].


In ''[[PG15|The King Returns]]'', Ghetsis was seen in [[Giant Chasm]], where he ordered Kyurem to continue freezing Unova. He was confronted by [[N]] and {{p|Reshiram}}, but managed to fuse Reshiram with Kyurem using the DNA Splicers, creating {{DL|Form difference|Kyurem|White Kyurem}}. At the end of the episode, {{ga|Hilbert}} arrived with his {{p|Zekrom}} to put a stop to Team Plasma's plans.
In ''[[PG15|The King Returns]]'', Ghetsis was seen in [[Giant Chasm]], where he ordered Kyurem to continue freezing Unova. He was confronted by [[N]] and {{p|Reshiram}}, but managed to fuse Reshiram with Kyurem using the DNA Splicers, creating {{DL|List of Pokémon with form differences|Kyurem|White Kyurem}}. At the end of the episode, {{ga|Hilbert}} arrived with his {{p|Zekrom}} to put a stop to Team Plasma's plans.


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Team Plasma Grunt Adventures.png|thumb|left|250px|Team Plasma Grunts in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Team Plasma Grunt B2W2 Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Team Plasma Grunts in the {{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
Team Plasma was first seen in ''[[PS466|An Odd Speech]]'', attempting to build a stage for Ghetsis's speech on the place {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} were sleeping that night. The next day, [[Ghetsis]] gave a speech to the citizens of [[Accumula Town]], urging them to liberate their Pokémon, which some of the listeners actually did. It was later revealed that Black's [[Tula]] used to belong to another Trainer until Team Plasma convinced the Trainer to release him, some time after when Black fought {{adv|N}}.
Team Plasma was first seen in ''[[PS466|An Odd Speech]]'', attempting to build a stage for Ghetsis's speech on the place {{adv|Black}} and {{adv|White}} were sleeping that night. The next day, [[Ghetsis]] gave a speech to the citizens of [[Accumula Town]], urging them to liberate their Pokémon, which some of the listeners actually did. It was later revealed that Black's [[Tula]] used to belong to another Trainer until Team Plasma convinced the Trainer to release him, some time after when Black fought {{adv|N}}.


Some time after this, three grunts harassed [[Musha]] at the [[Dreamyard]] and were also behind the artifact robbery of the Nacrene Museum. It is also revealed what Team Plasma is after in order to achieve their ultimate goal: a {{p|Zekrom|legendary Dragon-type Pokémon}} who would help their leader to unite the minds of the people in Unova as one and liberate Pokémon. They kidnapped {{adv|Bianca}}'s Litwick, together with several other Pokémon and held them in their stronghold in [[Castelia City]], and attempted to "save" {{p|Victini}} at [[Liberty Garden]].<!--This whole sentence needs rewriting by someone who knows what it's actually trying to say.--> They were also seeking {{p|Volcarona}} of [[Relic Castle]]. In [[Nimbasa City]], N trapped White in a Ferris wheel car and announced himself as the king of Team Plasma.
Some time after this, three grunts harassed [[Musha]] at the [[Dreamyard]] and were also behind the artifact robbery of the Nacrene Museum. It is also revealed what Team Plasma is after in order to achieve their ultimate goal: a {{p|Zekrom|Legendary Dragon-type Pokémon}} who would help their leader to unite the minds of the people in Unova as one and liberate Pokémon. They kidnapped {{adv|Bianca}}'s Litwick, together with several other Pokémon and held them in their stronghold in [[Castelia City]]. Later, they also attempted to capture {{p|Victini}} at [[Liberty Garden]]. [[Ryoku]] also sought to capture {{p|Volcarona}} of [[Relic Castle]]. In [[Nimbasa City]], N trapped White in a Ferris wheel car and announced himself as the king of Team Plasma.


Several Team Plasma operations throughout the {{chap|Black & White}} were conducted by the [[Shadow Triad]]; in particular, their kidnapping of the Unova [[Gym Leaders]] at the same time that they set their sights on stealing the [[Dark Stone]]. At the end of the arc, several Team Plasma Grunts escaped. One of them, {{adv|Whitley}}, became a [[Pokédex holder]] by the {{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}, which was set two years after the previous arc. By that time, Team Plasma re-emerged as a new force led by [[Colress]], who designed the Grunts' new attire.
Several Team Plasma operations throughout the {{chap|Black & White}} were conducted by the [[Shadow Triad]]; in particular, their kidnapping of the Unova [[Gym Leader]]s at the same time that they set their sights on stealing the [[Dark Stone]]. At the end of the arc, several Team Plasma Grunts escaped. One of them, {{adv|Whitley}}, became a [[Pokédex holder]] by the {{chap|Black 2 & White 2}}, which was set two years after the previous arc. By that time, Team Plasma reemerged as a new force led by [[Colress]], who designed the Grunts' new attire.


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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** Ghetsis is seen wearing a type of eyepatch, which in Black 2 and White 2 is darkened to resemble that seen by typical pirates.
** Ghetsis is seen wearing a type of eyepatch, which in Black 2 and White 2 is darkened to resemble that seen by typical pirates.
** They are now far more open about how malevolent their intentions are; knights are seen as honorable, while pirates are seen as thieving criminals.
** They are now far more open about how malevolent their intentions are; knights are seen as honorable, while pirates are seen as thieving criminals.
** They also bear a resemblance to ninjas.
* Both incarnations of Team Plasma are a representation of {{wp|fascism}} in the sense that their ideology involves depriving Pokémon from the clutches of human race and insinuating a "regime" upon mankind.
* In Black and White, Team Plasma is the only main series villainous team to not have any administrators challenge the player at various points throughout the game. In fact, Ghetsis and N are the only non-grunt members to even battle the player. This is no longer the case in Black 2 and White 2.
* In Black and White, Team Plasma is the only main series villainous team to not have any administrators challenge the player at various points throughout the game. In fact, Ghetsis and N are the only non-grunt members to even battle the player. This is no longer the case in Black 2 and White 2.


==Names==
==Names==
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}"
{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{silver color}}; border: 3px solid #{{black color}}"
|-
! Language
! Language
! Name
! Name
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| Spanish
| Spanish
| Equipo Plasma
| Equipo Plasma
| Same as Japanese name.
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
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| Finnish
| Finnish
| Plasmaryhmä
| Plasmaryhmä
| Same as Japanese name
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Greek
| Greek
| Ομάδας Πλάσμα ''Omádas Plásma''
| Ομάδας Πλάσμα ''Omádas Plásma''
| Same as Japanese name
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Indonesian
| Tim Plasma
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Malaysian
| Kumpulan Plasma
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Polish
| Polish
| Zespół Plazma
| Zespół Plazma
| Same as Japanese name
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Equipe Plasma
| Equipe Plasma
| Same as Japanese name
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| European Portuguese
| European Portuguese
| Equipa Plasma
| Equipa Plasma
| Same as Japanese name
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Russian
| Команда Плазма ''Komanda Plazma''
| Команда Плазма ''Komanda Plazma''
| Same as Japanese name
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Thai
| Thai
| แก๊งพลาสม่า ''Kǽng Plasma''
| แก๊งพลาสม่า ''Gang Plasma''<br>กลุ่มพลาสม่า ''Klum Plasma''<br>แก๊งค์พลาสม่า ''Gang Plasma''
| Same as Japanese name
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Vietnamese
| Nhóm Plasma
| Nhóm Plasma<br>Băng Plasma
| Transliteration of Japanese name
| Transliteration of Japanese name
|}
|}
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[[ja:プラズマ団]]
[[ja:プラズマ団]]
[[pl:Zespół Plazma]]
[[zh:等离子队]]
[[zh:等离子队]]
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