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In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', after hearing that Pikachu would fight to defend his own honor and Ash's, the trio were inspired to cheer on Pikachu before his rematch against {{gy|Vermilion}} [[Gym Leader]] [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}. | In ''[[EP014|Electric Shock Showdown]]'', after hearing that Pikachu would fight to defend his own honor and Ash's, the trio were inspired to cheer on Pikachu before his rematch against {{gy|Vermilion}} [[Gym Leader]] [[Lt. Surge]]'s {{TP|Lt. Surge|Raichu}}. | ||
In ''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'', the Team Rocket trio worked together with other {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt}}s to steal the Pokémon of all the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s on board the [[S.S. Anne]]. Out on the open ocean, Team Rocket began taking the Pokémon of everyone by force. Ash led a counterattack against the Rockets, leading to a large battle and many of the members of Team Rocket being blasted off through the side of the ship. Afterwards, the S.S. Anne started taking on water and sunk, trapping Team Rocket, Ash, and his friends underwater. [[EP016|When the two groups met up]], they initially fought, but Misty took charge and directed all of them in an emergency escape plan before the ship fell into the depths of the sea floor. They eventually found an exit, with Team Rocket nearly drowning due to having to rely on [[James's Magikarp]] to swim them to safety. After getting stranded, Magikarp evolved into {{p|Gyarados}} and sent them all flying with a cyclone made from {{m|Dragon Rage}}. | |||
In ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'', James returned to his home as a result of a trap by [[James's parents|his parents]], who pretended to be dead in order to get him to come back to the estate, knowing he would return to pay his respects. He suspected that it was a trap, but he ended up being forced into participating by Jessie and Meowth, who wanted the fortune. After the deception was revealed, he was once again subjected to Jessebelle's torment until Growlie came to his rescue. After temporarily chasing Jessebelle away, James soon left his family's manor and as a result declined his inheritance. Growlie stayed behind upon James's request when he returned to Jessie and Meowth. | In ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'', James returned to his home as a result of a trap by [[James's parents|his parents]], who pretended to be dead in order to get him to come back to the estate, knowing he would return to pay his respects. He suspected that it was a trap, but he ended up being forced into participating by Jessie and Meowth, who wanted the fortune. After the deception was revealed, he was once again subjected to Jessebelle's torment until Growlie came to his rescue. After temporarily chasing Jessebelle away, James soon left his family's manor and as a result declined his inheritance. Growlie stayed behind upon James's request when he returned to Jessie and Meowth. | ||
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In ''[[EP063|The Battle Of The Badge]]'', James, Jessie, and Meowth were made the temporary [[Gym Leader]]s of the [[Viridian Gym]] in Giovanni's place. Having rigged the platforms so that the Trainer feels the pain their Pokémon feels, they battled against Ash. Despite using Giovanni's Pokémon and cheating, they ultimately lost and were sent blasting off. | In ''[[EP063|The Battle Of The Badge]]'', James, Jessie, and Meowth were made the temporary [[Gym Leader]]s of the [[Viridian Gym]] in Giovanni's place. Having rigged the platforms so that the Trainer feels the pain their Pokémon feels, they battled against Ash. Despite using Giovanni's Pokémon and cheating, they ultimately lost and were sent blasting off. | ||
The Team Rocket trio [[EP081|continued to follow]] Ash to the [[Orange Islands]], where they were ordered by Giovanni to operate a blimp in an attempt to get rid of them. The three performed their duty as wait staff before realizing no one was piloting the blimp, and because of this it drifted straight into a storm. They then found Ash and friends and started a battle, which tore a hole in the blimp. Meowth attempted to make a parachute from some of the broken fabric, but {{an|Jigglypuff}} landed on top of it and{{m|Sing|sang a song}}. Meowth, unable to stay awake, let go of the fabric, causing the trio to fall into the ocean and drift away. | |||
After Jessie fell ill from inhaling {{p|Vileplume}} {{m|Stun Spore}} in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'', James and Meowth attempted to find [[Salveyo weed]]. However, they had to contend with {{an|Misty}} and her newly befriended {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}}, also on a mission to heal her friends, for the rare medicinal plant. Despite their antics, Misty later gave them some Salveyo weed. | After Jessie fell ill from inhaling {{p|Vileplume}} {{m|Stun Spore}} in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'', James and Meowth attempted to find [[Salveyo weed]]. However, they had to contend with {{an|Misty}} and her newly befriended {{TP|Misty|Poliwag}}, also on a mission to heal her friends, for the rare medicinal plant. Despite their antics, Misty later gave them some Salveyo weed. | ||
In ''[[EP175|The Trouble with Snubbull]]'', Team Rocket first tried using Meowth as bait for a newly-evolved {{TP|Madame Muchmoney|Granbull}} so they could collect a reward from the Granbull's owner, [[Madame Muchmoney]]. This failed, and they subsequently used a Meowth-shaped mecha for their next attempt. Through a misunderstanding over Meowth trying to release Granbull from the mecha's tail, Team Rocket were mistakenly assumed to have tricked Madame Muchmoney. When Team Rocket was blasted off following a battle between the mecha and Granbull, Granbull returned home and no longer followed Meowth. | |||
[[File:EP245.png|thumb|220px|James disguised as Professor Oak]] | |||
In ''[[EP231|Dues and Don'ts]]'', the Team Rocket trio learned they'd been disbanded from Team Rocket for unpaid dues. However, a [[Rocket Scout]] informed them she could get them back in if they prove themselves to her by defeating Ash and his friends. The three begged to borrow her {{OBP|Delibird|Team Rocket}} to help them, which she agreed to. Even with the support, they failed to complete the mission, but were reinstated anyway due to a labor shortage. Their signing bonus helped pay off their bills, but the Rocket Scout informed them Delibird would be following them to make sure it didn't happen again. By ''[[EP270|Can't Beat the Heat!]]'', Delibird stopped following them, satisfied with the money they earned during the [[Silver Conference]]. | |||
In ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'', James impersonated the world-renowned {{an|Professor Oak}}, while Jessie was disguised as [[DJ Mary]], in a bid to enjoy all the perks of being famous. The real Oak and Mary arrived in [[Maroon Town]] for a meet-and-greet event when they were confronted with their doppelgangers. To solve the issue, James and Professor Oak went head-to-head. While James did well on the Pokémon knowledge, [[Nurse Joy]] saw through his poetry recital and accused him of being the fake. James attempted to impersonate Oak again during the [[Twinleaf Festival]] in ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]'', where his true identity was again revealed. | In ''[[EP245|Will the Real Oak Please Stand Up?]]'', James impersonated the world-renowned {{an|Professor Oak}}, while Jessie was disguised as [[DJ Mary]], in a bid to enjoy all the perks of being famous. The real Oak and Mary arrived in [[Maroon Town]] for a meet-and-greet event when they were confronted with their doppelgangers. To solve the issue, James and Professor Oak went head-to-head. While James did well on the Pokémon knowledge, [[Nurse Joy]] saw through his poetry recital and accused him of being the fake. James attempted to impersonate Oak again during the [[Twinleaf Festival]] in ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]'', where his true identity was again revealed. | ||
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In ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', James partook in the [[Crossgate PokéRinger]] competition. He was able to get to the final round with [[Jessie's Dustox]] but lost to [[Ash's Swellow]]. He was taken by Jessie and Meowth to their balloon in which they reveal the stolen Pokémon. Swellow freed them with {{m|Wing Attack}} and then Team Rocket was sent flying by {{AP|Pikachu}}. | In ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', James partook in the [[Crossgate PokéRinger]] competition. He was able to get to the final round with [[Jessie's Dustox]] but lost to [[Ash's Swellow]]. He was taken by Jessie and Meowth to their balloon in which they reveal the stolen Pokémon. Swellow freed them with {{m|Wing Attack}} and then Team Rocket was sent flying by {{AP|Pikachu}}. | ||
In ''[[AG089|A Scare to Remember!]]'', Pikachu developed amnesia after an attack by Team Rocket and their machine. Team Rocket took advantage of this and tricked Pikachu into joining them. Trying to get Pikachu back, Ash jumped on their balloon, and the trio ordered Pikachu to hit Ash with Thunderbolt. This caused them to get blasted off, while Ash and Pikachu fell into a river. As Ash protected him, Pikachu managed to regain his memory and got rid of Team Rocket once again. | |||
In ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]'', James reunited with [[Nanny and Pop-Pop]]. While there, they looked after his sick {{TP|James|Chimecho}} while James got a {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} | In ''[[AG147|Sweet Baby James]]'', James reunited with [[Nanny and Pop-Pop]]. While there, they looked after his sick {{TP|James|Chimecho}} while James got a {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} | ||
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In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', James along his Team Rocket colleagues participated in [[Pokémon Orienteering]]. He was able to win the contest with Mime Jr. Despite winning, James gave the fruit to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} for their actions earlier. | In ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', James along his Team Rocket colleagues participated in [[Pokémon Orienteering]]. He was able to win the contest with Mime Jr. Despite winning, James gave the fruit to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} for their actions earlier. | ||
In ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch!]]'', following a failed attempt of getting Ash's Pikachu, James separated with Jessie and Meowth, and met up with [[Cassidy]]. James went back with Jessie and Meowth after Team Rocket were caught | In ''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch!]]'', following a failed attempt of getting Ash's Pikachu, James separated with Jessie and Meowth, and met up with [[Cassidy]]. James went back with Jessie and Meowth after Team Rocket were caught stealing a load of Poké Balls. | ||
=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''===== | =====''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''===== | ||
The trio arrived in Sinnoh using their balloon. In ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', the trio arrived in James's vacation house and James retrieved his {{TP|James|Carnivine}} that he caught a long time ago. James left the house with Jessie and Meowth because [[Mr. Cheeves]] told James that [[Jessebelle]] would be coming to the house soon. Giovanni approved the trio's plans to set up a Team Rocket branch in Sinnoh. | The trio arrived in Sinnoh using their balloon. In ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', the trio arrived in James's vacation house and James retrieved his {{TP|James|Carnivine}} that he caught a long time ago. James left the house with Jessie and Meowth because [[Mr. Cheeves]] told James that [[Jessebelle]] would be coming to the house soon. Giovanni approved the trio's plans to set up a Team Rocket branch in Sinnoh. | ||
The trio were hired by [[Team Galactic]] to steal the [[Adamant Orb]] from the [[Eterna Historical Museum]] in ''[[DP036|A Secret Sphere of Influence!]]''. Team Rocket successfully made the theft, framing [[Nando]] in the process, but ultimately failed to get away with the orb. | |||
[[File:Jessilina Lilypad Ribbon.png|thumb|220px|James, disguised as Jessilina, having won the Lilypad Ribbon]] | |||
James said goodbye to his cherished {{TP|James|Cacnea}} in ''[[DP054|Once There Were Greenfields]]'', while [[Gardenia]] offered to train it. He struggled with the decision for sometime, like in ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'' and ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'' where he was particularly sad. Though he was pleased to hear that Cacnea had mastered {{m|Drain Punch}} in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]''. | James said goodbye to his cherished {{TP|James|Cacnea}} in ''[[DP054|Once There Were Greenfields]]'', while [[Gardenia]] offered to train it. He struggled with the decision for sometime, like in ''[[DP055|Throwing the Track Switch]]'' and ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'' where he was particularly sad. Though he was pleased to hear that Cacnea had mastered {{m|Drain Punch}} in ''[[DP101|Barry's Busting Out All Over!]]''. | ||
In ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]'', the trio argued with Butch and Cassidy over who would steal a {{p|Hippowdon}}. Their constant bickering made it easy for Ash and his friends to save the Heavyweight Pokémon. | |||
In ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', James borrowed [[Jessie's Yanmega]] to enter the [[Squallville PokéRinger]] competition. In the first round, he and Yanmega faced off against [[Steveland]] and his {{p|Skiploom}}. James was confident he could win the match, but when an updraft hit the two Pokémon, Yanmega was left disoriented and fell to the ground. Skiploom used this opportunity to grab the ring from the balloon and bring it to the goal, earning Steveland the win. As a result, James was eliminated from the competition. | In ''[[DP118|Pursuing a Lofty Goal!]]'', James borrowed [[Jessie's Yanmega]] to enter the [[Squallville PokéRinger]] competition. In the first round, he and Yanmega faced off against [[Steveland]] and his {{p|Skiploom}}. James was confident he could win the match, but when an updraft hit the two Pokémon, Yanmega was left disoriented and fell to the ground. Skiploom used this opportunity to grab the ring from the balloon and bring it to the goal, earning Steveland the win. As a result, James was eliminated from the competition. | ||
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=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''===== | =====''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''===== | ||
[[File:James BW anime.png|thumb|220px|James in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' from ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' to ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'']] | [[File:James BW anime.png|thumb|220px|left|James in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' from ''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]'' to ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'']] | ||
Jessie, James, and Meowth were sent to the [[Unova]] region under orders from {{an|Giovanni}} after they were promoted in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. Now wearing black uniforms instead of their previous white ones, Jessie and James, along with Meowth, followed various missions given to them by Giovanni through other people. To prevent them from getting too much attention, Giovanni did not allow their other Pokémon to be sent to them, making them use only Pokémon native to Unova. Unknown to the trio, Giovanni was not certain they would be successful; however, he knew that their presence in the region would force [[Team Plasma]] to reveal themselves. In ''[[BW023|Battling for the Love of Bug-Types!]]'', Jessie and James go back to wearing their white uniforms. The trio seems to be more serious and is much less comedic than before, using thought-out methods of escape, such as jetpacks, and thus has not been sent blasting off in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White''. They also appear much less often than in previous series. | Jessie, James, and Meowth were sent to the [[Unova]] region under orders from {{an|Giovanni}} after they were promoted in ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]''. Now wearing black uniforms instead of their previous white ones, Jessie and James, along with Meowth, followed various missions given to them by Giovanni through other people. To prevent them from getting too much attention, Giovanni did not allow their other Pokémon to be sent to them, making them use only Pokémon native to Unova. Unknown to the trio, Giovanni was not certain they would be successful; however, he knew that their presence in the region would force [[Team Plasma]] to reveal themselves. In ''[[BW023|Battling for the Love of Bug-Types!]]'', Jessie and James go back to wearing their white uniforms. The trio seems to be more serious and is much less comedic than before, using thought-out methods of escape, such as jetpacks, and thus has not been sent blasting off in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White''. They also appear much less often than in previous series. | ||
In ''[[ | The trio completed multiple missions for Giovanni in the early episodes of this series, with their first mission coming in ''[[BW005|Triple Leaders, Team Threats!]]''. After arriving in [[Striaton City]], Giovanni ordered them to visit a former laboratory located at the nearby [[Dreamyard]], where they were tasked to take control of the area’s mysterious ‘Future Energy'. [[BW006|They arrive]] and assemble a machine to collect data to be sent back to headquarters, though the machine ended up alerting Ash, his friends, and [[Officer Jenny]] of their plan. The machine is destroyed, but not before they transmitted the data back to HQ for analysis. | ||
In ''[[BW009|The Bloom Is On Axew!]]'', Giovanni instructed the trio to head to the [[Desert Resort]] and meet up with another Team Rocket agent to investigate a [[Meteonite|meteorite fragment]] located there. [[BW010|Upon arriving]] at the meetup location, the trio were surrounded by the police. As Officer Jenny prepared to arrest them, the agent-[[Pierce]]-arrived and rescued them. As they escaped, Pierce handed a briefcase to James with vital information. | |||
In ''[[BW011|A Home for Dwebble!]]'', the trio succeeded in their mission to steal data concerning the Meteonite from the [[Antimony Research Lab]]. | |||
In ''[[BW014|A Night in the Nacrene City Museum!]]'', the trio was given a mission to break into the [[Nacrene Museum]] and swap out a fake meteorite with the real one, which they accomplished in the [[BW015|next episode]], and [[BW017|later]] handed it off to [[Dr. Zager]]. | |||
In ''[[BW022|A Venipede Stampede!]]'', they located the Meteonite in the Desert Resort. This would be their final mission from Giovanni, and after this they were advised to act on their own in the best interest of Team Rocket. The three decided to focus on what they do best-trying to capture Ash's Pikachu. | |||
In ''[[BW060|Stopping the Rage of Legends! Part 2]]'', [[BW057|after]] [[BW058|destroying]] the shrines of {{an|Forces of Nature|Tornadus}} and {{an|Forces of Nature|Thundurus}}, Team Rocket tried to capture the Forces of Nature, but were thwarted by Ash and his friends. | |||
In ''[[BW075|A Restoration Confrontation! Part 1]]'', the trio were given a mission by Dr. Zager to obtain a [[Cover Fossil]] inside [[Twist Mountain]], which would be used to open a time gate to steal countless [[Fossil]] Pokémon from the past. Once they stole one from [[Ferris]], they retreated to Dr. Zager's helicopter. The Cover Fossil was successfully revived into a {{p|Tirtouga}}, but it escaped from the group. Team Rocket chased it down-where it evolved into a {{p|Carracosta}}-and held it down in front of the Time Gate. As they were about to pass through the gate, Ash and his friends arrived to stop them. This, along with Carracosta from the past, forced Team Rocket to flee emptyhanded. | |||
[[File:Team Rocket saving Giovanni.png|thumb|250px|Team Rocket rescuing Giovanni]] | |||
The trio reappeared in ''[[BW082|An Epic Defense Force!]]'', where they tried to capture a {{an|Meloetta}} for a future job: Operation | |||
Tempest. The plan continued in ''[[BW095| All for the Love of Meloetta!]]'', where they were able to injure Meloetta before it was found by Ash and {{an|Cynthia}}. In ''[[BW096|Meloetta and the Undersea Temple!]]'', the operation began in full, with the trio capturing Ash, Pikachu, and Meloetta and bringing them to the [[Abyssal Ruins]]. | |||
Once there, Giovanni used Meloetta's song to summon the [[Reveal Glass]] and the Forces of Nature. During the battle, Giovanni possessed by the Reveal Glass, and Meowth, Jessie, and James jumped in and removed him from its influence. He then ordered a full retreat from the Unova region, with the trio joining him. | |||
Along with [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}}, James reappeared in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', where he returned to Unova for the first time since their Operation Tempest and temporary retreat back to Kanto. He went back to this old ways by catching Pikachu but with a new addition to his team, with James catching an {{TP|James|Amoonguss}} sometime before meeting up with Ash and his friends. In ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', he is forced to give away his Pokémon to Giovanni under the pretense that he captured them for him. | Along with [[Jessie]] and {{MTR}}, James reappeared in ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', where he returned to Unova for the first time since their Operation Tempest and temporary retreat back to Kanto. He went back to this old ways by catching Pikachu but with a new addition to his team, with James catching an {{TP|James|Amoonguss}} sometime before meeting up with Ash and his friends. In ''[[BW142|The Dream Continues!]]'', he is forced to give away his Pokémon to Giovanni under the pretense that he captured them for him. | ||
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=====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''===== | =====''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''===== | ||
Team Rocket followed Ash into 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 Kalos. In the same episode, James caught an {{TP|James|Inkay}}. | Team Rocket followed Ash into 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 Kalos. In the same episode, James caught an {{TP|James|Inkay}}. | ||
In ''[[XY026|A Battle by Any Other Name!]]'', the Team Rocket trio entered the [[Poké Puff Contest]]. After failing the preliminary round, the three decided to instead steal all the food and Pokémon at the event. They are stopped by a combined attack from the twerps Pokémon. | |||
The episode ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'' focuses highly on the strong bond between James and Inkay. During the episode, Inkay was furious when {{an|Malamar}} showed up with two other evil Malamar, and while Jessie and Meowth believed it was because Inkay wanted to hand them over to the evil Malamar, James knew otherwise, but was still concerned about why Inkay was acting the way he was. Later on after escaping being caught by the evil Malamar along with Meowth, Inkay, and Clemont, James found out through Meowth's translation that Inkay was furious with the evil Malamar for hypnotizing him in the past and wanted to make Malamar pay for what it had done. | The episode ''[[XY054|Facing the Grand Design!]]'' focuses highly on the strong bond between James and Inkay. During the episode, Inkay was furious when {{an|Malamar}} showed up with two other evil Malamar, and while Jessie and Meowth believed it was because Inkay wanted to hand them over to the evil Malamar, James knew otherwise, but was still concerned about why Inkay was acting the way he was. Later on after escaping being caught by the evil Malamar along with Meowth, Inkay, and Clemont, James found out through Meowth's translation that Inkay was furious with the evil Malamar for hypnotizing him in the past and wanted to make Malamar pay for what it had done. | ||
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In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', James and his team members decided to attend a dance party hosted by [[Monsieur Pierre]]. After seeing Serena and her friends go inside, James noted that it was no surprise that they were there as well, and Meowth noted that it would be a perfect chance to catch Pikachu. Jessie and {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} then approached the two, and Jessie decided that James would be her date while Gourgeist decided Inkay to be hers. Later, he was seen being flailed by Jessie during their dance. With the dance party over, Monsieur Pierre announced a Tag Battle and Miette and James were partnered against Ash and Serena, much to the chagrin of James. However, despite putting up a good fight, James and Miette lost, much to the frustration of Jessie and Gourgeist. | In ''[[XY105|Party Dancecapades!]]'', James and his team members decided to attend a dance party hosted by [[Monsieur Pierre]]. After seeing Serena and her friends go inside, James noted that it was no surprise that they were there as well, and Meowth noted that it would be a perfect chance to catch Pikachu. Jessie and {{TP|Jessie|Gourgeist}} then approached the two, and Jessie decided that James would be her date while Gourgeist decided Inkay to be hers. Later, he was seen being flailed by Jessie during their dance. With the dance party over, Monsieur Pierre announced a Tag Battle and Miette and James were partnered against Ash and Serena, much to the chagrin of James. However, despite putting up a good fight, James and Miette lost, much to the frustration of Jessie and Gourgeist. | ||
[[File:XY107.png|thumb|250px|left|Team Rocket trying to stop Team Flare from taking Z2]] | |||
In ''[[XY107|An Explosive Operation!]]'', Jessie, James and Meowth were first seen contacting Giovanni and informed them about [[Team Flare]] and [[Squishy|a powerful Pokémon which can exhibit various Formes]]. Intrigued, Giovanni assigned them with the task to catch the {{p|Zygarde|Pokémon}}. As the trio searched for Squishy, they met up with [[Z2|another Pokémon resembling Squishy but having a blue core]] and Team Flare scientists [[Aliana]] and [[Mable]]. After his Inkay successfully damaged the device which was used by Team Flare to catch Z2, Jessie sent out her Gourgeist to attack [[Mable#Weavile|Mable's Weavile]] and [[Aliana#Druddigon|Aliana's Druddigon]] with {{m|Seed Bomb}} which created smoke, successfully allowing Team Rocket to escape with Z2. Upon noticing the tired condition of Z2, he climbed up a small cliff and put it on the top which allowed it to regain its energy by {{wp|photosynthesis}}. He and his teammates were confronted once again by Team Flare but despite putting up a good fight, his Inkay ended up losing. Later, he witnessed Z2 transform into its 50% Forme to fight against Team Flare's Pokémon and later [[Alain's Charizard]]. When the Order Pokémon lost, he along with his teammates jumped in front of Z2 to rescue it from Team Flare but ended up being blasted off by Mable's {{p|Weavile}} and Aliana's {{p|Druddigon}}. | In ''[[XY107|An Explosive Operation!]]'', Jessie, James, and Meowth were first seen contacting Giovanni and informed them about [[Team Flare]] and [[Squishy|a powerful Pokémon which can exhibit various Formes]]. Intrigued, Giovanni assigned them with the task to catch the {{p|Zygarde|Pokémon}}. As the trio searched for Squishy, they met up with [[Z2|another Pokémon resembling Squishy but having a blue core]] and Team Flare scientists [[Aliana]] and [[Mable]]. After his Inkay successfully damaged the device which was used by Team Flare to catch Z2, Jessie sent out her Gourgeist to attack [[Mable#Weavile|Mable's Weavile]] and [[Aliana#Druddigon|Aliana's Druddigon]] with {{m|Seed Bomb}} which created smoke, successfully allowing Team Rocket to escape with Z2. Upon noticing the tired condition of Z2, he climbed up a small cliff and put it on the top which allowed it to regain its energy by {{wp|photosynthesis}}. He and his teammates were confronted once again by Team Flare but despite putting up a good fight, his Inkay ended up losing. Later, he witnessed Z2 transform into its 50% Forme to fight against Team Flare's Pokémon and later [[Alain's Charizard]]. When the Order Pokémon lost, he along with his teammates jumped in front of Z2 to rescue it from Team Flare but ended up being blasted off by Mable's {{p|Weavile}} and Aliana's {{p|Druddigon}}. | ||
In ''[[XY112|Master Class Is in Session!]]'', James first appeared praising Jessie, who had entered the [[Gloire City]] [[Pokémon Showcase]] Master Class, as the future Kalos Queen. He seemed visibly excited just before the first round of Master Class, claiming that they could successfully return to the life of crime if Jessie managed to win this. He, time and again, cheered Jessilee from the sidelines during her performances, causing his neighbors to be bothered. When the Master Class was over, he, along with Meowth, Inkay, Gourgeist and Wobbuffet, were seen walking behind a silent Jessie through Gloire City, fearing her wrath on losing. However, she shrugged their fears and decided that she just wanted to give them a feast for supporting her, which causes them to be overjoyed and jump over her; Jessie then angrily declared that the feast shall be financed by James, something James readily accepted. | In ''[[XY112|Master Class Is in Session!]]'', James first appeared praising Jessie, who had entered the [[Gloire City]] [[Pokémon Showcase]] Master Class, as the future Kalos Queen. He seemed visibly excited just before the first round of Master Class, claiming that they could successfully return to the life of crime if Jessie managed to win this. He, time and again, cheered Jessilee from the sidelines during her performances, causing his neighbors to be bothered. When the Master Class was over, he, along with Meowth, Inkay, Gourgeist and Wobbuffet, were seen walking behind a silent Jessie through Gloire City, fearing her wrath on losing. However, she shrugged their fears and decided that she just wanted to give them a feast for supporting her, which causes them to be overjoyed and jump over her; Jessie then angrily declared that the feast shall be financed by James, something James readily accepted. | ||
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=====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''===== | =====''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''===== | ||
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 had also left Inkay and Gourgeist behind at the headquarters. They allied with a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} which hated Pikachu, but at the end of the episode, 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 its den. Jessie used James's [[Luxury Ball]] to capture Mimikyu. | 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 had also left Inkay and Gourgeist behind at the headquarters. They allied with a {{TP|Jessie|Mimikyu}} which hated Pikachu, but at the end of the episode, 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 its den. Jessie used James's [[Luxury Ball]] to capture Mimikyu. | ||
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In ''[[SM058|Fighting Back the Tears!]]'', James fought with Mareanie's former crush, a {{p|Toxapex}}, for her affections. Later, James talked about leaving Mareanie with Toxapex. She eavesdropped on this and subsequently ran away, later finding sanctuary with Ash at {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house. The next morning, James saw Mareanie being attacked by another Tentacruel, and saved her again. Despite their reunion, he still insisted on {{pkmn2|released|releasing}} Mareanie, leaving her in tears. However, James was then challenged to a fight by Toxapex to make Mareanie happy, which ended in a tie. Following the fight, Mareanie decided to stay with James, which he accepted. | In ''[[SM058|Fighting Back the Tears!]]'', James fought with Mareanie's former crush, a {{p|Toxapex}}, for her affections. Later, James talked about leaving Mareanie with Toxapex. She eavesdropped on this and subsequently ran away, later finding sanctuary with Ash at {{an|Professor Kukui}}'s house. The next morning, James saw Mareanie being attacked by another Tentacruel, and saved her again. Despite their reunion, he still insisted on {{pkmn2|released|releasing}} Mareanie, leaving her in tears. However, James was then challenged to a fight by Toxapex to make Mareanie happy, which ended in a tie. Following the fight, Mareanie decided to stay with James, which he accepted. | ||
[[File:Team Rocket and Z-Power Ring.png|thumb|left|250px|Team Rocket having obtained a Z-Power Ring]] | |||
In ''[[SM073|Why Not Give Me a Z-Ring Sometime?]]'', Mareanie learned {{m|Knock Off}}, meaning the trio finally had a move that worked with their Darkinium Z. They reported this to Giovanni and Matori, who informed them they needed a Z-Ring to use it. Giovanni told them to head to [[Ula'ula Island]] to meet [[Nanu]], an old acquaintance of his who could help them out. They later arrived on the island and ran into a {{p|Gengar}}-nicknamed Greedy Rapooh-who stole their Darkinium Z. They chased it down, with Mimikyu attacking it with Shadow Ball. Greedy Rapooh jumps from body to body possessing them; James used the distraction to retrieve the Darkinium Z. As the battle continued, Nanu arrived and gave the trio a [[Z-Power Ring]]. The Greedy Rapooh is then defeated with Mareanie's {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}. Afterwards, Jessie was given a [[Mimikium Z]] from [[Acerola]]. | |||
In ''[[SM076|A Battle Hand-Off!]]'', Team Rocket acted as Ash's opponent during his {{OBP|Thrifty Megamart|Abandoned Site}} [[Island challenge|trial]]. Mimikyu battled Pikachu, and eventually Mimikyu used {{m|Let's Snuggle Forever}}, with all of Team Rocket working together to provide the Z-Power. However, Pikachu was able to survive the Z-Move when he shielded himself with his newly learned {{m|Electroweb}}. When Ash's [[Electrium Z]] turned into a [[Pikashunium Z]], Pikachu was able to use {{m|10,000,000 Volt Thunderbolt}}, which defeated Mimikyu. | |||
In ''[[SM122|Spying for the Big Guy!]]'', Giovanni informed the trio that he wanted them to send Bewear to him, as they had earlier stated they had caught her. They attempted to catch her before realizing it would be impossible, after which Matorni and her Meowth appeared demanding the Strong Arm Pokémon. They managed to stall by promising other strong Pokémon-namely those belonging to Ash and his friends and [[Grandpa Forest]]. Both attempts failed, and Matori settled for taking {{p|Stufful}}. Unable to let their friend be taken, the trio tricked Matori into taking Meowth disgused as Stufful. When the ruse was discovered, Matori's Meowth attacked, which summoned Bewear to the rescue. | |||
In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', James entered the [[Manalo Conference]] alongside Jessie. Disguised as '''Jamesio''' (Japanese: '''デコジロウ''' ''Dekojirō''), James was among the 151 Trainers taking part in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round. Using Mareanie, James was one of the 16 Trainers still standing at the end of the round. The match-ups for the next round revealed that he would be battling Jessie. | In ''[[SM129|Battle Royal 151!]]'', James entered the [[Manalo Conference]] alongside Jessie. Disguised as '''Jamesio''' (Japanese: '''デコジロウ''' ''Dekojirō''), James was among the 151 Trainers taking part in the [[Battle Royal]] preliminary round. Using Mareanie, James was one of the 16 Trainers still standing at the end of the round. The match-ups for the next round revealed that he would be battling Jessie. | ||
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In ''[[SM132|Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!]]'', Jessie gave James the trio's [[Z-Power Ring]] to be used in his battle against Gladion, telling him not to lose. Remembering his motivation to reach the Masked Royal in the Manalo Conference's {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}}, James and Mareanie resolved to give it their best in the battle. In the match, Mareanie was getting badly beaten up by [[Gladion's Lycanroc]], so James decided to perform {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}. However, Gladion countered it with {{m|Continental Crush}}, before dealing the finishing blow on Mareanie. Despite James's fear of being scolded by Jessie for his loss, she instead comforted him, and the trio returned to selling Malasadas. | In ''[[SM132|Imitation Is the Sincerest Form of Strategy!]]'', Jessie gave James the trio's [[Z-Power Ring]] to be used in his battle against Gladion, telling him not to lose. Remembering his motivation to reach the Masked Royal in the Manalo Conference's {{wp|exhibition game|exhibition match}}, James and Mareanie resolved to give it their best in the battle. In the match, Mareanie was getting badly beaten up by [[Gladion's Lycanroc]], so James decided to perform {{m|Black Hole Eclipse}}. However, Gladion countered it with {{m|Continental Crush}}, before dealing the finishing blow on Mareanie. Despite James's fear of being scolded by Jessie for his loss, she instead comforted him, and the trio returned to selling Malasadas. | ||
In ''[[SM146|Thank You, Alola! The Journey Continues!]]'', Team Rocket received a call from HQ to return to headquarters. Unable to believe Mimikyu and Mareanie would be happy there, they released the two Pokémon before returning to Kanto. | |||
=====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''===== | =====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''===== | ||
{{ | In ''[[JN003|Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!]]'', Giovanni ordered Jessie, James, Meowth, and Wobbuffet to steal strong and rare Pokémon for the organization and make Team Rocket known and feared across the world. He then promised to deliver them a new secret weapon meant to help them achieve these objectives: The [[Rocket Prize Master]]. They used it for the first time against Ash and [[Goh]], receiving a {{p|Tyranitar}} and {{p|Gyarados}}. Despite the powerful Pokémon, they lost to Ash's Pikachu. | ||
Sometime prior to ''[[JN017|Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!]]'', Team Rocket was revealed to have made a secret base in [[Vermilion City]]. | |||
Sometime prior to ''[[JN017|Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!]]'', Team Rocket was revealed to have made a secret base in [[Vermilion City]]. | |||
[[File:Team Rocket Kublock Ditto.png|thumb|250px|left|Team Rocket encouraging Ditto]] | |||
In ''[[JN019|A Talent for Imitation!]]'', Team Rocket encountered a movie-star {{p|Ditto}} who'd run away due to its inability to properly {{m|Transform}} and its [[Kublock|Trainer's]] short temper. Deciding to make Ditto a new member of Team Rocket, the group worked to teach Ditto to control its nerves and transform properly. After learning that Ditto was needed back, however, Team Rocket pretended they'd kidnapped Ditto to cover up the fact it ran away. The trio provoked Ash and Pikachu to blast them off, and with that Ditto was returned to the studio. | |||
In ''[[JN024|A Little Rocket R & R!]]'', Team Rocket was ordered to go on vacation to the [[Resort Area]] in [[Sinnoh]]. However, the reward was a ploy by Matori and her agents, who planned to steal many Pokémon from the Resort Area. After overhearing her insulting them, the four decided to get their revenge by helping Ash and Goh free the Pokémon. The subsequent battle quickly turned against Matori and her unit, and when [[Officer Jenny]] arrived, they retreated. | |||
In ''[[JN043|Sword and Shield: The Darkest Day!]]'', the trio were sent to [[Galar]] on Giovanni's command. During the trip, the [[Darkest Day]] began, and the trio planned on using the opportunity to capture {{TP|Goh|Eternatus}}. The plan failed, however, when Meowth was hit by a beam of [[Dynamax]] energy, causing him to [[Gigantamax]]. Unable to handle the energy, he began to attack his teammates. He [[JN045|eventually]] regained control of himself and went to attack Eternatus with {{m|G-Max Gold Rush}}, but was robbed of his [[Dynamax]] energy and subsequently sent blasting off by the Gigantic Pokémon. | |||
[[File:JN106.png|thumb|250px|Team Rocket's radio show]] | |||
In [[JN095]], Team Rocket met up with Cassidy, who was running a café in a small snowy village with her {{p|Raticate}}. James grew to like the place and was encourged by the other to stay, which he agreed to. He eventually got kicked out after his {{TP|James|Morpeko}} started eating all the food for the customers and returned to his friends. | |||
In [[JN106]], Team Rocket was ordered by Giovanni to recruit new members for Team Rocket. They figured radio was the best method, and as a result started a new late-night radio show. However, after their first episode, they discovered not a single person tuned in to listen. The second episode went no better, and as a result they gave the show a major overhaul. Through many changes, Team Rocket's radio program started to become more and more popular, but along the way they forgot about the goal of recruitment. They were later scolded by Giovanni for this, though they occasionally did the show for fun. | |||
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