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[[File:Team Rocket trio SM.png|thumb|180px|Official art of Jessie, James, Meowth and Wobbuffet from the | [[File:Team Rocket trio SM.png|thumb|180px|Official art of Jessie, James, Meowth and Wobbuffet from ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'']] | ||
The '''Team Rocket trio''', sometimes abbreviated as '''TRio''' or '''JJM''', is a trio of members of [[Team Rocket]], consisting of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. In the anime, they are the primary antagonists and the most frequently appearing members of Team Rocket. | The '''Team Rocket trio''', sometimes abbreviated as '''TRio''' or '''JJM''', is a trio of members of [[Team Rocket]], consisting of [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}}. In the anime, they are the primary antagonists and the most frequently appearing members of Team Rocket. | ||
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In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', {{an|Giovanni}}, the boss of Team Rocket and the {{gy|Viridian}} [[Gym Leader]], temporarily left the trio in charge of the Viridian Gym. He even gave them some of his Pokémon. Jessie battled Ash, but refused to hand him an {{badge|Earth}} upon Ash's victory. When {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} set off an explosion by triggering Meowth's remote control, Team Rocket blasted off and Jessie dropped the Badge for Ash to retrieve. | In ''[[EP063|The Battle of the Badge]]'', {{an|Giovanni}}, the boss of Team Rocket and the {{gy|Viridian}} [[Gym Leader]], temporarily left the trio in charge of the Viridian Gym. He even gave them some of his Pokémon. Jessie battled Ash, but refused to hand him an {{badge|Earth}} upon Ash's victory. When {{TP|Misty|Togepi}} set off an explosion by triggering Meowth's remote control, Team Rocket blasted off and Jessie dropped the Badge for Ash to retrieve. | ||
In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', the trio arrived at [[Team Rocket HQ]], expecting Giovanni to fire them for their failures. They saw {{OBP|Mewtwo| | In ''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'', the trio arrived at [[Team Rocket HQ]], expecting Giovanni to fire them for their failures. They saw {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}} destroy the headquarters and fly away just as they were about to turn away and quit first. When Giovanni told them to just do their job, they took it as a vote of confidence in them and continued to try and steal Pokémon. | ||
In ''[[EP082|A Scare in the Air]]'', Giovanni assigned the trio to the "Blimp Brigade", where they crewed a rickety blimp that Giovanni only kept the insurance for. Damage caused by a storm as well as a battle with {{an|Brock}} caused the blimp to crash-land on [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. After being repaired, the blimp crashed on [[Tangelo Island]] during its return trip in ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]''. Afterwards, Team Rocket continued to follow Ash and Pikachu throughout the Orange Islands. | In ''[[EP082|A Scare in the Air]]'', Giovanni assigned the trio to the "Blimp Brigade", where they crewed a rickety blimp that Giovanni only kept the insurance for. Damage caused by a storm as well as a battle with {{an|Brock}} caused the blimp to crash-land on [[Valencia Island]] in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. After being repaired, the blimp crashed on [[Tangelo Island]] during its return trip in ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]''. Afterwards, Team Rocket continued to follow Ash and Pikachu throughout the Orange Islands. | ||
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In ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]'', Team Rocket followed Ash and Pikachu to the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] by stowing away on the stern of a boat. | In ''[[EP274|Hoenn Alone!]]'', Team Rocket followed Ash and Pikachu to the [[Hoenn]] [[region]] by stowing away on the stern of a boat. | ||
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The trio intervened in [[Pokémon poacher]] [[Rico]]'s plan to capture and sell a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Koffing}} in ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]''. Jessie and James released {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} and sent them off into [[Petalburg Forest]] to protect the Ekans and Koffing. | The trio intervened in [[Pokémon poacher]] [[Rico]]'s plan to capture and sell a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Koffing}} in ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]''. Jessie and James released {{TP|Jessie|Arbok}} and {{TP|James|Weezing}} and sent them off into [[Petalburg Forest]] to protect the Ekans and Koffing. | ||
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After being blasted off once again, the trio exchanged insults and decided to go their separate ways in ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch]]''. Jessie and James eventually found themselves at the site of [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]]'s latest scheme, a one-day-only Pokémon Tournament in [[Sable City]]. Cassidy roped [[James]] into forming a trio with her and Butch, but Jessie soon paired up with Butch. {{MTR}} proved to be far more attached to Jessie and James, and used a biscuit to reflect on the group's close bond even in tough times. The trio reunited and returned to goal of capturing Ash's Pikachu. | After being blasted off once again, the trio exchanged insults and decided to go their separate ways in ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch]]''. Jessie and James eventually found themselves at the site of [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]]'s latest scheme, a one-day-only Pokémon Tournament in [[Sable City]]. Cassidy roped [[James]] into forming a trio with her and Butch, but Jessie soon paired up with Butch. {{MTR}} proved to be far more attached to Jessie and James, and used a biscuit to reflect on the group's close bond even in tough times. The trio reunited and returned to goal of capturing Ash's Pikachu. | ||
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The trio re-encountered [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] in ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]''. The two Team Rocket groups quickly began to battle with their robots, and this eventually erupted into a [[Pokémon battle]]. The intense confrontation was interrupted after a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Hippopotas}} whipped up a {{m|Sandstorm}} and sent both groups blasting off. The two groups subsequently vowed revenge the next time they met. | The trio re-encountered [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] in ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]''. The two Team Rocket groups quickly began to battle with their robots, and this eventually erupted into a [[Pokémon battle]]. The intense confrontation was interrupted after a {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Hippopotas}} whipped up a {{m|Sandstorm}} and sent both groups blasting off. The two groups subsequently vowed revenge the next time they met. | ||
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Team Rocket attended the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]], with [[Jessie]] [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised as Jessilinda]], while [[James]] and {{MTR}} posed as janitors from ''[[DP088|Camping it Up!]]'' to ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''. | Team Rocket attended the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]], with [[Jessie]] [[List of Team Rocket's disguises|disguised as Jessilinda]], while [[James]] and {{MTR}} posed as janitors from ''[[DP088|Camping it Up!]]'' to ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''. | ||
In ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'', Team Rocket befriended [[Looker]] after sharing boxed lunches with him, coming to call him "Boxed-Lunch Guy" or "Mr. Lunchbox". Later in the | In ''[[DP130|Frozen on Their Tracks!]]'', Team Rocket befriended [[Looker]] after sharing boxed lunches with him, coming to call him "Boxed-Lunch Guy" or "Mr. Lunchbox". Later in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', after discovering that Looker was a member of the [[International Police]], they assisted him in taking down [[Team Galactic]]. | ||
The trio set up their own [[Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle]] course in a bid to steal competitors' Pokémon and scout for new [[Team Rocket]] members in ''[[DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!]]''. | The trio set up their own [[Sinnoh Pokémon Hustle]] course in a bid to steal competitors' Pokémon and scout for new [[Team Rocket]] members in ''[[DP135|Beating the Bustle and Hustle!]]''. | ||
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In ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', Team Rocket managed to steal [[Sunyshore Tower]] as Ash and [[Volkner]] prepared to have their [[Gym]] battle. Though Ash and his newly [[Evolution|evolved]] {{AP|Torterra}} defeated Team Rocket, the Gym and Tower were significantly damaged in the process, and Ash's Gym battle was postponed. | In ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'', Team Rocket managed to steal [[Sunyshore Tower]] as Ash and [[Volkner]] prepared to have their [[Gym]] battle. Though Ash and his newly [[Evolution|evolved]] {{AP|Torterra}} defeated Team Rocket, the Gym and Tower were significantly damaged in the process, and Ash's Gym battle was postponed. | ||
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[[File:Team Rocket BW 1.png|thumb|250px|The trio in their black uniforms]] | [[File:Team Rocket BW 1.png|thumb|250px|The trio in their black uniforms]] | ||
At [[Matori|his secretary]]'s recommendation, Giovanni promoted them as part of his plans in the [[Unova]] region. After their promotion, they changed from their original white uniforms to black uniforms. In the | At [[Matori|his secretary]]'s recommendation, Giovanni promoted them as part of his plans in the [[Unova]] region. After their promotion, they changed from their original white uniforms to black uniforms. In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', they acted in a more serious manner, focusing more on completing specific assignments, often using gadgets such as jetpacks to retreat instead of blasting off. | ||
In ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'', after Giovanni's secretary informed them that they wouldn't be needed for any more missions, they worried Giovanni had lost faith in them and returned to their white uniforms. They returned to planning their own schemes, although often in a more competent manner and with the assistance of [[Dr. Zager]]. They participated in Operation Tempest, [[Team Rocket]]'s mission to capture {{an|Meloetta}} and harness the power of the {{an|Forces of Nature}}. | In ''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]'', after Giovanni's secretary informed them that they wouldn't be needed for any more missions, they worried Giovanni had lost faith in them and returned to their white uniforms. They returned to planning their own schemes, although often in a more competent manner and with the assistance of [[Dr. Zager]]. They participated in Operation Tempest, [[Team Rocket]]'s mission to capture {{an|Meloetta}} and harness the power of the {{an|Forces of Nature}}. | ||
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After ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'', the trio decided to head for the {{an|White Ruins}}, where they would spy on [[Team Plasma]]'s movements for a time while plotting to steal the [[Light Stone]]. However, when their friend [[Looker]] spotted them and asked for their help, the trio helped Ash and {{ashfr}} defeat the rival organization. After helping defeat Team Plasma in ''[[BW123|Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!]]'', the trio returned completely to their previous role as comic relief, retaining only their upgraded technology and slight competence. | After ''[[BW119|Meowth, Colress and Team Rivalry!]]'', the trio decided to head for the {{an|White Ruins}}, where they would spy on [[Team Plasma]]'s movements for a time while plotting to steal the [[Light Stone]]. However, when their friend [[Looker]] spotted them and asked for their help, the trio helped Ash and {{ashfr}} defeat the rival organization. After helping defeat Team Plasma in ''[[BW123|Farewell, Unova! Setting Sail for New Adventures!]]'', the trio returned completely to their previous role as comic relief, retaining only their upgraded technology and slight competence. | ||
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In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', Giovanni approved the trio's plan to steal as many rare and powerful Pokémon as they could in the [[Kalos]] region. | In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', Giovanni approved the trio's plan to steal as many rare and powerful Pokémon as they could in the [[Kalos]] region. | ||
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Following their adventures in Kalos, they returned to [[Team Rocket HQ]] in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''. | Following their adventures in Kalos, they returned to [[Team Rocket HQ]] in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''. | ||
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[[File:Bewear rescuing Team Rocket.png|thumb|250px|Team Rocket and {{an|Bewear}}]] | [[File:Bewear rescuing Team Rocket.png|thumb|250px|Team Rocket and {{an|Bewear}}]] | ||
Later, in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', the trio arrived in the [[Alola]] region to obtain some rare Alolan Pokémon for Giovanni, as well as Ash's Pikachu, which they were surprised to find on [[Melemele Island]]. They allied with a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} which hated Pikachu and later a wild {{an|Bewear}} kidnapped Jessie and James. In ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'', the Bewear looked after the trio, giving them food and shelter at [[Bewear's den|its den]]. | Later, in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]'', the trio arrived in the [[Alola]] region to obtain some rare Alolan Pokémon for Giovanni, as well as Ash's Pikachu, which they were surprised to find on [[Melemele Island]]. They allied with a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} which hated Pikachu and later a wild {{an|Bewear}} kidnapped Jessie and James. In ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]'', the Bewear looked after the trio, giving them food and shelter at [[Bewear's den|its den]]. | ||
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The Rocket trio were called back to HQ in ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]''. They {{pkmn2|released}} Mimikyu and Mareanie, also leaving their Z-Ring behind, in the care of Bewear and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}}. | The Rocket trio were called back to HQ in ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]''. They {{pkmn2|released}} Mimikyu and Mareanie, also leaving their Z-Ring behind, in the care of Bewear and {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Stufful}}. | ||
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Team Rocket returned to the Kanto region, setting up an underground base in [[Vermilion City]] while they plot to steal Pikachu. They have been using disguises, a [[Rotom Phone]] which they received in [[JN012]], and the [[Rocket Gachat]], a Pokémon vending machine, to assist their evil operations. | Team Rocket returned to the Kanto region, setting up an underground base in [[Vermilion City]] while they plot to steal Pikachu. They have been using disguises, a [[Rotom Phone]] which they received in [[JN012]], and the [[Rocket Gachat]], a Pokémon vending machine, to assist their evil operations. | ||
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[[File:Blast off.png|thumb|250px|The Team Rocket trio blasting off again]] | [[File:Blast off.png|thumb|250px|The Team Rocket trio blasting off again]] | ||
Since making their debut in the [[EP002|second episode of the anime]], they appeared in almost every single episode until the | Since making their debut in the [[EP002|second episode of the anime]], they appeared in almost every single episode until ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', in which they appeared less frequently. As such, they are the most prominent representation of [[Team Rocket]] as a whole in the anime. Prior to ''[[BW016|Rematch at the Nacrene Gym!]]'', the [[EP001|very first episode]] was the only single regular episode (excluding the clip show [[AG120]]) in which Team Rocket trio was completely absent. | ||
In most of their appearances, they attempt to capture {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Pikachu}}, or any other Pokémon to give to Team Rocket's boss, {{an|Giovanni}}. However, they usually get defeated and are {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Blasting off|blasted off}} with their iconic catchphrase "Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!", or variants such as "Team Rocket's blasting off again!" or "We're blasting off again!" In the | In most of their appearances, they attempt to capture {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Pikachu}}, or any other Pokémon to give to Team Rocket's boss, {{an|Giovanni}}. However, they usually get defeated and are {{DL|Team Rocket mottos|Blasting off|blasted off}} with their iconic catchphrase "Looks like Team Rocket's blasting off again!", or variants such as "Team Rocket's blasting off again!" or "We're blasting off again!" In ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', a {{an|Bewear}} whisks them away as they say their catchphrase "We're off with a new blast!", either following a defeat or when Bewear interrupts a battle. Typically, right after making a capture, they will recite their {{motto}}, although on some occasions they are unable to finish. This has been parodied by protagonists and even other Team Rocket members, such as [[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]]. | ||
Since witnessing his power, the trio has been obsessed with capturing Ash's Pikachu, relentlessly pursuing Ash and {{ashfr}} across the various regions of the [[Pokémon world]] to do so. Although they often succeed in capturing Pikachu, they never manage to hold on to him for long. They frequently develop or purchase various kinds of shockproof gadgets and machinery ({{TP|Team Rocket|mechas}}, rubber suits, etc.) to aid in his capture, but these gadgets are often circumvented by non-Electric attacks and abilities (which the trio constantly forgets to account for) or simply backfire. | Since witnessing his power, the trio has been obsessed with capturing Ash's Pikachu, relentlessly pursuing Ash and {{ashfr}} across the various regions of the [[Pokémon world]] to do so. Although they often succeed in capturing Pikachu, they never manage to hold on to him for long. They frequently develop or purchase various kinds of shockproof gadgets and machinery ({{TP|Team Rocket|mechas}}, rubber suits, etc.) to aid in his capture, but these gadgets are often circumvented by non-Electric attacks and abilities (which the trio constantly forgets to account for) or simply backfire. | ||
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| colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #C00; background: #CCC; width:200px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Jessie|Jessie]], [[a:Category:James|James]], [[a:Category:Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth]] images on the Bulbagarden Archives. | | colspan=5 style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #C00; background: #CCC; width:200px" | For more artwork, please see [[a:Category:Jessie|Jessie]], [[a:Category:James|James]], [[a:Category:Meowth (Team Rocket)|Meowth]] images on the Bulbagarden Archives. | ||