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The '''Team Rocket motto''' (Japanese: '''ロケット{{tt|団|だん}}の{{tt|名乗|なの}}り''' ''Rocket Gang's self-introduction'') is a motto that [[Team Rocket]] members often recite and/or live by.
The '''Team Rocket motto''' (Japanese: '''ロケット{{tt|団|だん}}の{{tt|名乗|なの}}り''' ''Rocket Gang's self-introduction'') is a motto that [[Team Rocket]] members often recite or live by.


==In the anime==
==Jessie, James, and Meowth==
[[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} have several mottos, saying one of them in nearly every episode when they reveal themselves to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr|his friends}}. Early on, they had an irresistible urge to say it whenever hearing the word "trouble", but this seemingly has been left to the past. This motto would usually be said by all members of the trio, but when one of them is not present, another member takes their line.
In the {{pkmn|animated series}}, [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} have several mottos, saying one of them in nearly every episode when they reveal themselves to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}. Early on, they had an irresistible urge to say it whenever hearing the word "trouble", but this seemingly is no longer the case. This motto would usually be said by all members of the trio, but when one of them is not present, another member takes their line.


===Original motto===
===[[Original series]]===
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[[File:Team Rocket motto OS.png|250px|thumb|Team Rocket at the end of their motto in the original series]]
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The original motto was used from ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' to ''[[AG127|From Brags to Riches]]''. The original background music was used until the end of the [[original series]]. The new music debuted in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road!]]''.
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| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|なんだかんだと聞かれたら|Nanda kanda to kikaretara}} || '''''Musashi:''' If you ask us something or other...'' || '''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble!
! Translation
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| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|答えてあげるのが世の情け|Kotaete ageru no ga yo no nasake}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The answer we give will be the compassion of the world!'' || '''James:''' Make it double!
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| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|なんだかんだと聞かれたら|Nanda kanda to kikaretara}} || '''''Musashi:''' If you ask us this or that...'' || '''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble!
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| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|答えてあげるのが世の情け|Kotaete ageru no ga yo no nasake}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The pity of the world is what responds!'' || '''James:''' Make it double!
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| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|世界の破壊を防ぐため|Sekai no hakai wo fusegu tame}} || '''''Musashi:''' To prevent the destruction of the world!'' || '''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|世界の破壊を防ぐため|Sekai no hakai wo fusegu tame}} || '''''Musashi:''' To prevent the destruction of the world!'' || '''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
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| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|世界の平和を守るため|Sekai no heiwa wo mamoru tame}} || '''''Kojirō:''' To protect the peace of the world!'' || '''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|世界の平和を守るため|Sekai no heiwa wo mamoru tame}} || '''''Kojirō:''' To protect the peace of the world!'' || '''James:''' To unite all people{{Tt|s|4Kids dub only}} within our nation!
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| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|愛と真実の悪をつらぬく|Ai to shinjitsu no aku wo tsuranuku}} || '''''Musashi:''' To carry out the evils of truth and love!'' || '''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|愛と真実の悪をつらぬく|Ai to shinjitsu no aku wo tsuranuku}} || '''''Musashi:''' To stand by the evils of love and truth!'' || '''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
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| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ラブリー・チャーミーな敵役|Raburī chāmī na katakiyaku}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The lovely, charmy villains!'' || '''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ラブリー・チャーミーな敵役|Raburī chāmī na katakiyaku}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The lovely, charmy villains!'' || '''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
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| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ムサシ|Musashi}} || '''''Musashi:''' Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' Jessie!
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ムサシ|Musashi}} || '''''Musashi:''' Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' Jessie!
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|コジロウ|Kojirō}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Kojirō!'' || '''James:''' James!
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|コジロウ|Kojirō}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Kojirō!'' || '''James:''' James!
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|銀河をかけるロケット団の二人には……|Ginga wo kakeru Roketto-dan no futari ni wa......}} || '''''Musashi:''' The pair from Team Rocket soars through the galaxy!'' || '''Jessie:''' Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|銀河をかけるロケット団の二人には……|Ginga wo kakeru Roketto-dan no futari ni wa......}} || '''''Musashi:''' The pair from Team Rocket soars through the galaxy!'' || '''Jessie:''' Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!
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| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ホワイトホール、白い明日が待ってるぜ|Howaito hōru, shiroi ashita ga matteru ze}} || '''''Kojirō:''' A white hole, a white tomorrow awaits us!'' || '''James:''' Surrender now or prepare to fight!
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ホワイトホール、白い明日が待ってるぜ|Howaito hōru, shiroi ashita ga matteru ze}} || '''''Kojirō:''' A white hole, a white tomorrow awaits us!'' || '''James:''' Surrender now, or prepare to fight!
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| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|にゃんてにゃ|Nyante nya}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Something like that!'' || '''Meowth:''' Meowth! That's right!
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|にゃんてにゃ|Nyante nya}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Something like that!'' || '''Meowth:''' Meowth! That's right!
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Since [[EP002|the episode Team Rocket was introduced in]], the duo has rhyming "prepare for trouble" and "make it double" phrases. An example from ''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose!]]'', where Jessie was training {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and Meowth filled in for her, is:
Note that the lines "To denounce the evils of truth and love!" and "To extend our reach to the stars above!" were often said by both [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in the [[S01|first season]]. In many later episodes, starting from ''[[EP085|Fit To Be Tide]]'', James said "fight, fight, fight" instead of just the singular "fight" at the end of his last line. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} also began saying his name at the end of the motto in ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'', and has done so in most episodes since. There were many occasions in which the trio would use a radio or something similar to play the background music.
 
Since [[EP002|the episode Team Rocket was introduced in]], the duo has been rhyming "prepare for trouble" and "make it double" phrases. Also, in almost all episodes after the Orange League, they tend to alter the first two sentences to match the current situation. An example from ''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose!]]'', in which Jessie was training {{TP|Jessie|Seviper}} and Meowth filled in for her, is:
:'''Meowth:''' Prepare for trouble, here in the wood...
:'''Meowth:''' Prepare for trouble, here in the wood...
:'''James:''' ... and make it double, like you know that you should!
:'''James:''' ...and make it double like you know that you should!


Also, in almost all episodes after the Orange League, they tend to alter the first two sentences to match the current situation where they recite it.
This version of the motto was used in commercials for {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} with each line being said by different children, omitting the parts at which Jessie, James and Meowth say their own names and the line "Team Rocket, blasting off at the speed of light." This motto was also adapted into the songs [[Team Rocket Forever]] and [[Double Trouble]].


Also, the lines "To denounce the evils of truth and love!" and "To extend our reach to the stars above!" were often said by both [[Jessie]] and [[James]] in the [[Pokémon: Indigo League|first season]].  
Team Rocket used this motto in ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine]]'', as a return to their "hip and cool" ways, done by only Jessie, James, and Meowth, without the usual ending additions of Wobbuffet and Mime Jr.


There were many occasions in which they would use a radio or something else to play the background music. Also, in many later episodes, James said "fight, fight, fight" at the end of his last line. {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} also began saying its name at the end of the motto in ''[[EP149|Tunnel Vision]]'', and has done so in most episodes since.
This motto was also used in ''[[SM042|Alola, Kanto!]]'', where Team Rocket had followed Ash and {{ashcl}} to Kanto during their extracurricular activity.


It should also be noted that this version of the motto was used in commercials for {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} with each line being said by different children, omitting the parts where Jessie, James and Meowth say their own names and the line "Team Rocket, blasting off at the speed of light."
===''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]''===
[[File:Team Rocket motto AG.png|250px|thumb|Team Rocket at the end of their motto in ''Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire'']]
During the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} saga, Jessie, James, and Meowth changed their motto. This motto was used from ''[[AG132|The Scheme Team]]'' to ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]''.


Team Rocket returned to this motto in ''[[DP092|A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine]]'', as a return to their "hip and cool" ways, done by only Jessie, James, and Meowth, without the usual ending additions of Wobbuffet and Mime Jr.
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====Variations in the [[original series]]====
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=====''[[EP015|Battle Aboard the St. Anne]]'' motto=====
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In this episode James was depressed while saying his lines of the motto due to the fact that he was conned by the [[Magikarp Salesman]].
 
=====''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'' motto=====
As James was under the trance of {{p|Gastly}} he was not present with Jessie and Meowth when they encountered the twerps, and Jessie was left to say most of the motto herself. However, James later reacted to hearing the motto, and made his whereabouts known by saying his last three lines.
 
=====''[[EP028|Pokémon Fashion Flash]]'' motto=====
In this episode Team Rocket opens "Salon Roquet" and for this reason introduces itself with a special motto.
 
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from boring fashion!
:'''James:''' To dress all people with flash and passion!
:'''Jessie:''' To give all Pokémon pretty faces!
:'''James:''' To extend our art to outer spaces!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Salon Roquet! When it comes to chic we know what's right!
:'''James:''' Surrender your taste or prepare to fight!
 
=====''[[EP045|The Song of Jigglypuff]]'' song=====
In this episode, Team Rocket wants to get Jigglypuff. When they see Ash and co. they introduce themselves with a song rather than a motto.
 
:'''Jessie and James:''' You know us as Team Rocket and we fight for what is wrong! We're tired of our motto so we thought we try a song!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie and James:''' The speed of light, prepare to fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!
:'''James:''' I am the handsome one!
:'''Jessie:''' I'm the gorgeous one!
:'''Jessie and James:''' Looking good is lots of fun. We get some things wrong, but we keep rolling along!
:'''All:''' We want to capture {{AP|Pikachu}}, we hope to do it soon! And when we do we'll be the new stars of this... [[Breaking the fourth wall|cartoon]]!
 
In the Japanese Version of that episode, "Sing Purin" the lyrics of that song were:
 
:'''Musashi and Kojirō:''' If there is darkness at the end of the universe,
:Let us show you the light!
:Run! Sparkle! Show how you shine!
:'''Nyarth:''' Nyarth! What they said!
:'''Kojirō:''' Love is justice
:'''Musashi''' Justice is Evil
:'''Musashi and Kojirō:''' A recurring trick of drama.
:''' All: ''' Look! We are the stars of this play!
:Tomorrow will be our day for Pokémon!
 
=====''[[EP065|Showdown at the Po-ké Corral]]'' motto=====
In this episode, Team Rocket has followed Ash and his friends to Professor Oak's Laboratory. When they start singing their motto, Meowth is constantly trying to get a phrase for himself.
 
:'''Meowth:''' May I invite you to prepare...
:'''Jessie and James:''' For trouble!
:'''Meowth:''' Yeah! And while you're at it, you're better make it a triple!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth...!
:'''Jessie (''thrashes Meowth to the ground''):''' You stay out of this, Meowth!
:'''James (''thrashes Meowth''):''' Stop stealing our material!
:'''Meowth:''' All right, all right!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare to fight for that {{AP|Pikachu}}!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!
 
=====''[[EP077|Fourth Round Rumble]]'' motto=====
In this episode, Team Rocket starts to sell fake badges to trainers in the Indigo Plateau. Near the end of the episode, they realize that they are much more successful selling stuff than when they are stealing stuff. At some point, Meowth says that they will eventually open a fast-food restaurant. This is the following dialogue:
 
:'''Jessie:''' That's not a bad idea. We can call it "Jessie's"
:'''James:''' "James's"
:'''Jessie:''' Want a burger and fries without trouble?
:'''James:''' If you are really hungry make it double!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from hunger and thirst.
:'''James:''' Our food isn't bad, at least not the worst.
:'''Jessie:''' The Team Rocket Restaurant blasting for a bite
:'''Jessie and James:''' We stay open all day, we stay open all night!
 
This variation is a heavy variation of the usual motto and sounds like a restaurant motto.
 
=====''[[EP096|Meowth Rules!]]'' motto=====
In this episode Meowth, being hit by {{AP|Squirtle}}'s {{m|Water Gun}}, flies up and falls on an island where a strange tribe that worships Meowth lives. Almost in the end of the episode when Meowth feels lonely and says he misses [[Jessie]] and [[James]], they both appear and recite a special version of their motto for Meowth. At the same time, the tribal priest and high priest beg Meowth to stay with the tribe.
 
:'''The priest:''' Great One, our people need you here!
:'''Jessie:''' I'm the one who needs you too!
:'''James:''' Make it double, we both need you!
:'''Jessie:''' You protect us both from desperation!
:'''James:''' You unite us all in jubilation!
:'''Jessie:''' You help chase away our loneliness!
:'''James:''' You're a mess, but we love you nevertheless!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket's friendship never ends!
:'''James:''' So let's set sail on our ship of friends!
 
=====''[[EP097|Tracey Gets Bugged]]'' motto=====
Since Jessie gets her hair cut short by a wild {{p|Scyther}} in this episode, [[Team Rocket]] recites a special motto.
 
:'''Jessie:''' You insult my hair? Prepare for trouble!
:'''James:''' It used to be there but now it's stubble!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect my head from humiliation!
:'''James:''' Too bad her hair went on vacation!
:'''Jessie:''' My gorgeous hair was my one true love!
:'''James:''' They went together like a hand and glove!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Now my hair is short but it won't be for long!
:'''James:''' And it won't stop our Jessie from doing what's wrong!
:'''Meowth:''' Hairy!
 
=====''[[EP098|A Way Off Day Off]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket comes down from a cliff along a zip-line, but just when they are about to recite their names, Jessie and James crash into a tree and become a bit dizzy.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble!
:'''James:''' Make it double!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
:'''Jessie (''crashes into a tree mid-word''):''' Jes-!
:'''James (''also crashes into the tree mid-word''):''' Ja-!
:'''Jessie (''dizzy''):''' Team Blocket... rest off at the lead of spite... tonight...
:'''James (''dizzy''):''' Surrender now or prepare... to surrender now... surrender now...
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth! Say the motto right!
''Meowth scratches both Jessie and James to their faces''
:'''Meowth:''' We didn't mean to wake 'em all, but now we're gonna take 'em all!
:'''Jessie & James:''' Well said, Meowth!
 
=====''[[EP118|The Double Trouble Header]]'' motto=====
Pretending to be baseball fans, Team Rocket recites the following motto upon stealing [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Casey's Meganium|Casey's Chikorita]] (both were later freed).
 
:'''Jessie:''' Attention, [[twerp]]s, it's prepare-for-trouble day!
:'''James:''' But you're both out, what makes it a double play!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect our team from devastation!
:'''James:''' To excite our side with a big ovation!
:'''Jessie:''' To strike out the evils of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach with a baseball glove!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket throws their fastballs at the speed of light!
''James catches a ball thrown by Jessie''
:'''Meowth:''' Strike Three!
''Jessie and James throw themselves into each other's arms''
:'''James:''' We won, Jessie!
:'''Jessie:''' James!
:'''James:''' Jessie!
:'''Meowth (''with tears in his face''):''' That's... right!
 
=====''[[EP123|Spinarak Attack]]'' motto=====
In this episode Jessie and James try to imitate The Black Arachnid, a well-known burglar. Upon breaking into a rich mansion and seizing a valuable trophy, they introduce themselves to the stunned witnesses with the following motto.
 
:'''Ash:''' How did they get in?!
:'''Jessie:''' Check your eyes and prepare for trouble!
:'''James:''' We've got the prize, so make it double!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from its own greed!
:'''James:''' To steal all the treasure that they don't need!
:'''Jessie:''' To work every heist like there are none other!
:'''James:''' And split the spoils with one another!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Thieves return under cover of night!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare to fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth! That's right!
 
=====''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue]]'' motto=====
After quickly taking [[Ash's Bayleef|Chikorita]] off the Pokémon Center dressed as doctors, Nurse Joy ask where they are from. They respond with a variation of their motto:
 
:'''Jessie:''' We are from the team that causes trouble
:'''James:''' I hope you're insured 'cause we make it double.
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
:'''Jessie:''' Doctor Jessie!
:'''James:''' Doctor James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket doctors, blast off at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now, because we're not making anymore house calls.
:'''Meowth:''' You got that right!
 
=====''[[EP144|Gettin' The Bugs Out]]'' motto=====
In this episode, {{Ash}} challenges [[Bugsy]] of the [[Azalea Gym]]. During the battle, Team Rocket tries to dig a hole underneath Pikachu. While they are excavating, they start dreaming about the bonus that they will recive from their boss. During the beginning of the motto, they recite it without the usual music and stopping the words in the syllables.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Oh, prepare for trouble, that's what they should do.
:'''James:''' And make it double, were're grabbing Pikachu.
:'''Meowth:''' Haah!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
:'''Meowth:''' Sing it!
''Beginning of the usual music and normal recitation''
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket digging to the Pikachu at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare to fight the crowns on opening night!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!
 
=====''[[EP146|The Tricks of the Trade]]'' motto=====
In this episode, Jessie and James try to steal all Pokémon in the Pokémon Swam Meet using a fake trading machine. After all the Trainers have discovered that their Poké Balls are empty, they try to get they back from Team Rocket. After this, Team Rocket recites a simple variation of their motto:
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, its true, we've been stealing.
:'''James:''' Make it double, it beats relying and dealing.
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket stealing Poké Balls at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare to fight, fight, fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!
 
=====''[[EP158|The Goldenrod Opportunity]]'' motto=====
This motto was recited by Jessie and James after they had confused some wares at a food store with free samples and had been caught by a saleswoman.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Now you're in for a bunch of trouble!
:'''James:''' We're eating lunch, so make it double!
:'''Jessie:''' To eat and drink to our hearts' content!
:'''James:''' Without even having to spend a single cent!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of paying for food!
:'''James:''' We won't leave a single sample unchewed!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket loves scarfing down free samples at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Yes, and we like to eat even more than we like to fight!
:'''Meowth:''' You got that right!
 
This episode is also notable due to the fact that Team Rocket did not shout out their usual "blasting off" phrase in it, even before disappearing in the [[Magnet Train]] tunnel although the shining star did appear.
 
=====''[[EP163|Fossil Fools]]'' motto=====
This motto was said by Team Rocket after Ash, his friends, {{an|Professor Oak}}, and [[Foster]] arrived in the reservoir where the {{p|Omanyte}} and {{p|Omastar}} live.
 
:'''Foster:''' What are they doing?
:'''Jessie:''' We caught Pokémon without much trouble.
:'''James:''' With a bigger tank though, we would have caught double.
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket has finally done something right.
:'''James:''' We have got plenty of Omastar and loads of Omanyte.
:'''Wobbuffet :''' Wobbu...!
:'''Meowth (''pushes Wobbuffet down''):''' Lay down! Meowth, that's right!
 
This is also one of the few episodes where Jessie doesn't say "speed of light!" and James doesn't say "fight, fight, fight!"
 
=====''[[EP165|Hassle in the Castle]]'' motto=====
In this episode Team Rocket breaks into a castle that later appeared to be a hospital, where Pokémon were used to treat people. Upon stealing some food from the dining room and trying to get away, Team Rocket was caught by [[Dr. Anna]] and Brock.
 
:'''Dr. Anna:''' Excuse me, do you have an appointment?!
:'''Jessie:''' We have no appointment, but we've been having some trouble!
:'''James:''' So prescribe us some ointment on the double!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect us from all that chafing and itching!
:'''James:''' It might finally stop all of Jessie's... complaining!
:'''Jessie:''' To eradicate the evils of athlete's feet!
:'''James:''' Maybe I can get rid of my prickly heat!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket's been scratching at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' So give us some salve or we'll never sleep tonight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right.
 
=====''[[EP169|Beauty and the Breeder]]'' motto=====
In this episode Jessie and James enter a Pokémon Beauty Contest, pretending not to be members of Team Rocket (they even forbid Meowth to talk). Because they want to be the first to show their Pokémon in order to make a better impression on the judges, they lock up the first contestant and appear on the stage instead of him. A small delay happens due to this.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Sorry we're late, it takes a while...
:'''James:''' ...to give our Pokémon flare and style!
:'''Jessie:''' We hope our Pokémon will amaze all of you!
:'''James:''' We're giving each one a look that's brand new!
:'''Jessie:''' We're creating a trend and it's gonna be big!
:'''James (''combing a wig on Jessie's Wobbuffet''):''' And this doesn't even look like a wig!
:'''Jessie:''' We two aren't fakers!
:'''James:''' We're style makers!
:'''Jessie:''' We're cutting and curling at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Put yourself in our hands and we'll make you look right, right, right!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, Meowth, Meowth!
 
=====''[[EP175|Trouble With Snubbull]]'' motto=====
In this episode Team Rocket tries to catch [[Madame Muchmoney's Granbull|Madame Muchmoney's Snubbull]] in order to return it to her and receive a reward, which they suppose to be quite large.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare to say good-bye to all of our trouble!
:'''James:''' Prepare to say hello to Snubbull!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect ourselves from being poor!
:'''James:''' When we get enough, we'll still get more!
:'''Jessie:''' We'll capture Snubbull and return it to its rich owner and get a big reward!
:'''James:''' Then there won't be anything we can't afford!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket likes blasting off at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' But catching that Snubbull and getting that reward would be a delight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth! That's right!
 
=====''[[EP196|Control Freak!]]'' motto=====
Jessie and James recite this motto after Jessie obtains ancient mask and the staff that can be used to control any Pokémon without catching it.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for the worst trouble you've ever seen!
:'''James:''' With the staff and the mask Jessie's the queen!
:'''Jessie:''' I'll rule the world with power and might!
:'''James:''' She'll capture Pokémon without a fight!
:'''Jessie:''' A queen, whose subjects must all kneel down before me!
:'''James:''' Yeah... But... I'll just kneel on one knee.
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie, Her Royal Highness!
:'''James:''' James, her lowly... Hey, wait a second!
:'''Jessie:''' Queen Jessie ruling all with power and might!
:'''James (''desperately''):''' You'd better surrender or she'll go on like this all night!
:'''Meowth (''desperately''):''' Yeah. Why fight?
 
=====''[[EP227|For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll]]'' motto=====
In this episode, Team Rocket steals the Crystal Bells, and they use a different version of their motto.
 
:'''Jessie:''' With Crystal Bells in hand,
:'''James:''' We'll ring across the land!
:'''Jessie:''' And then, when {{p|Ho-Oh}} reappears,
:'''James:''' We will quickly switch [[Team Rocket's mechas|gears]]!
:'''Jessie:''' Because, together we will show,
:'''James:''' That we can beat old Ho-Oh!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket! Ringing at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Our Crystal Bells pack a mighty fight, fight, fight!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
 
=====''[[EP231|Dues and Don'ts]]'' motto=====
At the beginning of this episode Ash and his friends meet Jessie, James and Meowth dressed up as American football players.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, don’t drop the ball!
:'''James:''' And make it double with an offsides call!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect our team we won’t call it quits!
:'''James:''' We’ll unite our runners with a fourth down blitz!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of an eight-round pick!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach with a three-point kick!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket does one for the giver at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' No timeouts, the clock’s running, so let's fight, fight, fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Touchdown! That’s right!
 
=====''[[EP233|A Tyrogue Full of Trouble]]'' motto=====
This motto is recited when Team Rocket steals the Tyrogue that [[Kiyo]] later captures.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble as Tyrogue sails away!
:'''James:''' And make it double, 'cause we really can’t stay!
:'''Jessie:''' Pow! To protect the world with a mean right hook!
:'''James:''' Wam! To unite all peoples with my kickboxer look!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of honest fights!
:'''James (''fast''):''' To extend our arms and punch out your lights!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' And Team Rocket’s the winner at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' So surrender at once, 'cause we’ve just won this fight!
:'''Meowth:''' That’s right!
 
=====''[[EP234|Xatu the Future]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket recites this motto before trying to steal treasures that people have brought to the Xatu for predicting a flood in order to pay the bill that {{TR|Delibird}} had just brought to them.
 
:'''Jessie:''' I predict that you prepare for trouble!
:'''James:''' The crystal ball says make it double!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the future from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all psychics within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of non-belief!
:'''James:''' To read our fortunes from a green-tea leaf!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket searches for mystical truth at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now and tell me your sign, or prepare to fight, fight, fight,
:'''Meowth:''' That’s right!
:'''Delibird:''' Deeli-de!
 
=====''[[EP235|Talkin' 'Bout an Evolution]]'' motto=====
Jessie, James and Meowth recite this motto upon being caught by other Team Rocket members while trying to sneak into a Team Rocket's secret base thinking it were a farmhouse, where they could find something to eat.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble and a nice surprise!
:'''James:''' Make it double with an order of fries!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect our tummies from rumbling too much!
:'''James:''' To enjoy our meals with a gourmet touch!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of excessive hunger and thirst!
:'''James:''' To consume so much food, you’d think you might burst!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off in search of wonderful treats!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare to fork over tons of your sweets!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, yeah, let’s eat!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
 
=====''[[EP237|As Cold as Pryce]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket recites this motto when they encounter Ash in a forest.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble!
:'''James:''' And make it double!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from woodland pests!
:'''James:''' To capture creatures from their nests!
:'''Jessie:''' To ensnare Pikachu in my net!
:'''James:''' And anything else we can get!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket grabs the goods at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender to me, give up trying to flee, or we'll fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right.
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
 
=====''[[EP240|Some Like it Hot]]'' motto=====
Jessie, James and Meowth recite this motto as they steal [[Egan]]'s Poké Ball with his freshly caught {{p|Magcargo}}. For some reason they are dressed up as baseball players (maybe because Egan demands that they return his Poké ''Ball'').
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble like a hot lava flow!
:'''James:''' And make it double or to the showers you'll go!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect our team from the volcano's wrath!
:'''James:''' We keep cool while you get a molten rock bath!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce truth and love from my very first pitch!
:'''James:''' Hit it out of the park, wouldn't that be a switch?
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Winding up, we prepare for a home run! Hah!
''Jessie throws a ball.''
:'''James:''' Keep your eye on the ball, here comes a hard one!
''James hits the ball. Meowth catches it and seems to have been struck.''
:'''Meowth (''crying''):''' I thought this was softball!
 
=====''[[EP250|The Ice Cave!]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket recites this motto as snowmen in the ice cave. This is a translated version from Japanese to fit with the rest of their mottos.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, Team Rocket dug it!
:'''James:''' And make it double in that icy pit!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from all its heat!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples that we defeat!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and ice...
:'''James:''' ...to extend our reach to the snowmen's advice!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare to fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!
 
=====''[[EP256|Just Add Water]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket recites this motto upon appearing on the underwater arena of the [[Gym#Coastline Gym|Coastline Gym]].
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, you're about to get pumped!
:'''James:''' And make it double after the way we got soaked!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' ''V'' is for ''victory'' so don't you forget...
:'''James:''' ...we'll be victorious and we won't break a sweat!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off like a torpedo in flight!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare for a watery fight!
:'''Meowth (''in a crab-like mecha''):''' Chop-chop, that's right!
 
=====''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket recites this motto after snaring a herd of Lapras. The research theme is present in the motto due to the presence of Naomi, a Pokémon researcher, in the episode.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Our research warns, prepare for trouble!
:'''James:''' Our data's conclusive, so make it double!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
''Jessie and James are shown lying on chaises longues in swimsuits''
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of a string bikini!
:'''James:''' And extend our reach a teeny-weeny!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
''Jessie and James are now riding on surfboards''
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket surfs the wind at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now and shoot the curl, or prepare to fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!
 
=====''[[EP259|Entei at Your Own Risk]]'' mottos=====
In this episode Jessie and James approach "the [[twerp]]s" disguised as food researchers giving out free milk in order to entrap Ash and his Pokémon.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, we don't care for defiance!
:'''James:''' And make it double, it's all for science!
:'''Jessie:''' As researchers, we search for the truth in food and drink!
:'''James:''' We're here to say what ''we'' think!
:'''Both:''' What's really important when you eat a treat,
:'''Both:''' Not the flavor but the time you eat!
 
They also recite their slightly altered usual motto later in the episode, as they attempt to steal [[Nelson]]'s {{p|Misdreavus}} in order to use its {{m|Mean Look}} on their own purposes.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, with Misdreavus in a sack!
:'''James:''' Make it double, with that great Mean Look attack!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
:'''Jessie:''' Mean Look Jessie!
:'''James:''' Meaner Look James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off, your secret's been told!
:'''Jessie:''' Surrender now or battle the brave and the bold!
:'''Meowth (''unmotivated''):''' This is getting so old.
 
=====''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket begins reciting this motto after launching their new Pokémon-sucking machine that creates a blast.
 
:'''Ash:''' This can't be just a storm, can it?
''Jessie and James laugh''
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, we're here to inform,
:'''James:''' Make it double, we're the eye of the storm!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evil of living well enough alone!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach and make these Pokémon our own!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare to fight, fight, fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
 
=====Good version=====
In ''[[M02|The Power of One]]'', when Team Rocket decides to help Ash, they use a different version of their motto.
 
:'''Jessie:''' If that [[Ash Ketchum|kid]] thinks were here for trouble...
:'''James:''' ...we're certainly going to burst his bubble!
:'''Jessie:''' Instead of causing tribulation...
:'''James:''' ...we've undergone a transformation!
:'''Jessie:''' Though it's way outside our usual range...
:'''James:''' ...we're going to do something nice for a change!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Up till now Team Rocket's been quite unscrupulous!
:'''James:''' Being good good guys for once would be super-dupulous!
:'''Meowth:''' That's right!
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====Variations in the [[Advanced Generation series]]====
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=====''[[AG020|Brave the Wave]]'' motto=====
This motto is recited when a guy and his girl enter a café, where Team Rocket appears to be working.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, you want fries with that?
:'''James:''' Double-delish with half the fat!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from unhealthy food!
:'''James:''' To give great service and never be rude!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of high carbohydrates!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the Earth and its primates!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket gives great service at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Pay your bill and leave the tip or prepare to fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
 
=====''[[AG031|Just One of the Geysers]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket recites this motto upon being spotted in [[Brawly]]'s secret base stealing food from his fridge.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble from up on the ridge!
:'''James:''' And make it double, 'cause we've raided the fridge!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of a yummy pear!
:'''James:''' To extend out reach to a chocolate éclair!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off with all the four food groups!
:'''James:''' And believe it or not, that includes much of all soups!
:'''Meowth:''' Oy gevalt!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
 
=====''[[AG042|Love at First Flight]]'' motto=====
Jessie, James and Meowth recite this motto when Ash and [[Romeo]] find out that they have stolen [[Juliet]]'s {{p|Illumise}}. While reciting this motto, Jessie and James are dressed up as Illumise and {{p|Volbeat}}, respectively.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, don't we look divine?
:'''James:''' And make it double, looking good – feeling fine!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To walk the line towards the sweet scent of success!
:'''James:''' To light up whole world with my volbeatness!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off at the scented speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now or prepare yourself for a [[Sweet Scent (move)|sweet-scented]] fight!
:'''Meowth:''' That's right!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
 
=====''[[AG064|True Blue Swablu]]'' motto=====
This motto is recited after snatching Swablu from May.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, we want the feathers!
:'''James:''' Make it double, we're all togethers!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the Boss from insomniation!
:'''James:''' To unite a well-rested nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of lack of sleep!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the sandman's keep!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasting off at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender now to the foils of fatigue or prepare to fight, fight, fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
 
=====''[[AG077|A Fan with a Plan]]'' motto=====
In this episode Jessie can't register in a Pokémon Contest, so she tries to steal {{an|May}} and [[Savannah]]'s ribbons. James and Meowth aren't really in the mood to Jessie's evil plans, so they recite their lines with low emotion.
 
:'''Savannah:''' Hey, those aren't yours!
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, they are today!
:'''James  ''(unmotivated''):''' If you can't win them, steal them, that's what we always say!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect my entry status from devastation!
:'''James (''unmotivated''):''' To allow a certain contestant to complete her registration!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of losing, that's true!
:'''James (''unmotivated''):''' To extend her winning streak from 0 to 2!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James (''unmotivated''):''' And James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!
:'''James (''unmotivated''):''' Surrender now, do me a favor or I'll have to fight!
:'''Jessie:''' This contest will have a cute winner by tonight!
:'''Meowth (''unmotivated''):''' Meowth, that's right!
:'''Wobbuffet (''super happy''):''' Wobbuffet!
 
=====''[[AG088|The Garden of Eatin']]'' motto=====
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble as we represent!
:'''James:'''  We’re making it double with a fashion statement!
:'''Jessie:''' To protect the world from a taste gone bad!
:'''James:'''  To unite all peoples with a trendy fad!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of things bourgeois!
:'''James:'''  To extend our reach to a fashion for-part!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:'''  James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket, is blasting off at the speed of light!
:'''James:'''  So surrender now while we’re looking so out of sight!
:'''Meowth:''' YEAH! Meowth! That's right!
 
=====''[[AG096|Training Wrecks]]'' motto=====
With James confident in the training Team Rocket went through during the episode, they decide to steal Pikachu.
 
:'''Ash:''' What's going on here?
:'''Jessie (''with a male voice''):''' Prepare for trouble, this is no pleasure cruise!
:'''James:''' Make it double, you gave me a bruise!
:'''Meowth (''interrupting them''):''' Hey, not the motto! What's the point then in using the skipper disguises?
:'''Jessie:''' I just felt that the mustache look wasn't working for me!
:'''James:''' Ok, let's do this in our usual style!
:'''Jessie (''continuing the motto''):''' To protect the world from getting fat!
:'''James:''' To unite all peoples, I'll crush 'em flat!
:'''Jessie:''' To run on the treadmill of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To shine with sweat like stars above!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket works out at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Surrender to our superior conditioning or prepare to fight!
:'''Meowth:''' That's right!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbu, wobbu!
:'''Chimecho:''' Chime, chime!
 
=====''[[AG100|Solid as a Solrock]]'' motto=====
Jessie, James and Meowth sing this motto before trying to steal Lunatone and Solrock.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for lunar trouble, off that moon from outer space!
:'''James:''' And sunshine makes it double 'cause we're here to wreck the place!
:'''Jessie:''' A lune of smelly cheese to cause the world from devastation!
:'''James:''' A sunny and noble day for all peoples within our nation!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce by the light of a silver moon, the evils of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the boss, of flaming gas from up above!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie, the moon maid!
:'''James:''' James, the sun dude!
:'''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off to the infinity of the galaxy at the speed of light!
:'''James:''' Earthlings everywhere, surrender your pitiful planet to us now, or prepare, prepare for a fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's right!
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====Song version====
{{main|Team Rocket Forever}}
 
===Battle Frontier===
During the {{Gdis|Battle Frontier|III}} saga, Jessie, James, and Meowth changed their motto, likely to reflect the fact that the motto changed in the Japanese version at the start of the {{series|Advanced Generation}}:
 
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|- align=center
! style="{{roundyleft}}: 5px;" | Japanese
! style="{{roundy}}: 5px;" | Translation
! style="{{roundyright}}: 5px;" | English
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|なんだかんだと声がする|Nanda kanda to koe ga suru}} || '''''Musashi:''' There is a voice saying something.'' || '''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble from the skies!
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|なんだかんだと声がする|Nanda kanda to koe ga suru}} || '''''Musashi:''' There is a voice saying something.'' || '''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble from the skies!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|地平線の彼方から|Chiheisen no kanata kara}} || '''''Kojirō:''' From beyond the horizon...'' || '''James:''' From beyond the stars, a nasty surprise!
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|地平線の彼方から|Chiheisen no kanata kara}} || '''''Kojirō:''' From beyond the horizon...'' || '''James:''' From beyond the stars, a nasty surprise!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ビッグバンの彼方から|Biggu ban no kanata kara}} || '''''Musashi:''' From beyond the Big Bang...'' || '''Jessie:''' An evil as old as the galaxy...
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ビッグバンの彼方から|Biggu ban no kanata kara}} || '''''Musashi:''' From beyond the big bang...'' || '''Jessie:''' An evil as old as the galaxy...
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|我らを呼んでる声がする|Warera wo yonderu koe ga suru}} || '''''Kojirō:''' A voice is calling us!'' || '''James:''' ...sent here to fulfill our destiny!
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|我らを呼んでる声がする|Warera wo yonderu koe ga suru}} || '''''Kojirō:''' A voice is calling us!'' || '''James:''' ...sent here to fulfill our destiny!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|お待たせにゃ|Omatase nya}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Sorry to keep you waiting!'' || '''Meowth:''' Plus, there's me!
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|お待たせにゃ|Omatase nya}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Sorry to keep you waiting!'' || '''Meowth:''' Plus, there's me!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|健気に咲いた悪の花|Kenage ni saita aku no hana}} || '''''Musashi:'''Evil flowers who have courageously bloomed!'' || '''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|健気に咲いた悪の花|Kenage ni saita aku no hana}} || '''''Musashi:''' Evil flowers who have courageously bloomed!'' || '''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ハードでスイートな敵役|Hādo de suīto na katakiyaku}} || '''''Kojirō:''' In the role of the villains who are hard and sweet!'' || '''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ハードでスイートな敵役|Hādo de suīto na katakiyaku}} || '''''Kojirō:''' In the role of the villains who are hard and sweet!'' || '''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ムサシ|Musashi}} || '''''Musashi:''' Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' Jessie!
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ムサシ|Musashi}} || '''''Musashi:''' Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' Jessie!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|コジロウ|Kojirō}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Kojirō!'' || '''James:''' And James!
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|コジロウ|Kojirō}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Kojirō!'' || '''James:''' And James!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|ニャースでニャース|Nyāsu de Nyāsu}} || '''''Nyarth:''' And Nyarth!'' || '''Meowth:''' And Meowth are the names!
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|ニャースでニャース|Nyāsu de Nyāsu}} || '''''Nyarth:''' And Nyarth!'' || '''Meowth:''' And Meowth are the names!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ロケット団のあるところ|Roketto-dan no aru tokoro}} || '''''Musashi:''' The place where Team Rocket is'' || '''Jessie:''' Anywhere there's peace in the universe...
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ロケット団のあるところ|Roketto-dan no aru tokoro}} || '''''Musashi:''' The place where Team Rocket is'' || '''Jessie:''' Anywhere there's peace in the universe...
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|世界は|Sekai wa}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The world-'' || '''James:''' ...Team Rocket...
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|世界は|Sekai wa}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The world-'' || '''James:''' ...Team Rocket...
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|宇宙は|Uchū wa}} || '''''Nyarth:''' The universe-'' || '''Meowth:''' ...Will be there...
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|宇宙は|Uchū wa}} || '''''Nyarth:''' The universe-'' || '''Meowth:''' ...Will be there...
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''All:''' {{tt|君を待っている|Kimi wo matteiru}} || '''''All:''' Awaits you!'' || '''All:''' To make everything worse!
| '''All:''' {{tt|君を待っている|Kimi wo matteiru}} || '''''All:''' Awaits you!'' || '''All:''' To make everything worse!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ソーナンス:''' {{tt|ソーナンス！|Sōnansu!}} || '''''Sonans:''' {{tt|Sōnansu!|Of course!}}'' || '''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
| '''ソーナンス:''' {{tt|ソーナンス！|Sōnansu!}} || '''''Sonans:''' {{tt|Sōnansu!|Of course!}}'' || '''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
|}{{-}}
|}


Since the first episode, they have adapted their traditional rhyming phrases "Prepare for trouble" and "Make it double" into the motto, thereby restoring the first two lines of the original motto. James's {{TP|James|Chimecho}} and {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} also contribute their names at the end of the motto in most episodes they appear in.
Since the first episode, they have adapted their traditional rhyming phrases "Prepare for trouble" and "Make it double" into the motto, thereby restoring the first two lines of the original motto. James's {{TP|James|Chimecho}} and {{TP|James|Mime Jr.}} also contribute their names at the end of the motto in most episodes they appear in.


====''[[AG176|The Ole' Berate and Switch]]'' mottos====
===''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]''===
In this episode the main antagonists temporarily split up, only to get reunited in the end of the episode. During the time they were split, [[Jessie]] teamed with [[Butch]], and [[James]] joined [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]] (even though Butch never was with them). During the experience, both teams tried to recite a motto, which really didn't work because neither could remember the correct version.
[[File:Team Rocket motto DP.png|250px|thumb|Team Rocket at the end of their motto in ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl'']]
In [[Sinnoh]], the trio changed to a new motto yet again. This motto was used from ''[[DP003|When Pokémon Worlds Collide!]]'' to ''[[DP181|Bucking the Treasure Trend!]]''.


=====Cassidy's and James's motto=====
{| style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
:'''Cassidy:''' Prepare for trouble, it's a brand new day!
|-
:'''James:''' We're making it double anyway!
! Japanese
:'''Mime Jr.:''' Mime mime, mime mime mime!
! Translation
:'''Cassidy:''' Let's see if I can remember my lines! An evil as old as the galaxy!
! English
:'''James:''' Sent here to fulfill our destiny!
|- style="background:#FFF"
:'''Cassidy:''' To denounce the goodness of truth and love!
:'''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
:'''Cassidy:''' Whenever there's a piece of pie in the universe!
:'''James:''' Of pie!?
:'''Cassidy (''stopping the motto''):''' Aaah... I goofed it, so what!?
:'''James (''despairing''):''' Forget it...
 
=====Jessie's and Butch's motto=====
:'''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, we've shuffled the deck!
:'''Butch:''' It's not my thing, but what the heck!?
:'''Jessie:''' An evil as old as the galaxy!
:'''Butch:''' I'm doing this all from memory!
:'''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
:'''Butch:''' To extend my arm with a big white glove!
:'''Jessie (''angrily looking at him''):''' Jessie!
:'''Butch (''realizing that his previous line was somewhat idiotic''):''' Aaah, Butch...
:'''Jessie (''kicking him in the face''):''' Cut! Do it right or don't do it at all!
 
===Sinnoh===
In [[Sinnoh]], the trio changed to a new motto yet again.
 
{| align="left" style="background: #{{sinnoh color light}}; {{roundy}}: 10px; border: 3px solid #{{sinnoh color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundyleft}}: 5px;" | Japanese
! style="{{roundy}}: 5px;" | Translation
! style="{{roundyright}}: 5px;" | English
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|なんだかんだの声を聞き|Nanda kanda no koe wo kiki}} || '''''Musashi:''' We hear voices saying this and that...'' || '''Jessie:''' Listen, is that a voice I hear?
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|なんだかんだの声を聞き|Nanda kanda no koe wo kiki}} || '''''Musashi:''' We hear voices saying this and that...'' || '''Jessie:''' Listen, is that a voice I hear?
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|光の速さでやってきた|Hikari no hayasa de yattekita}} || '''''Kojirō:''' We come along in a swift current of light...'' || '''James:''' It's speaking to me loud and clear.
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|光の速さでやってきた|Hikari no hayasa de yattekita}} || '''''Kojirō:''' We come along in a swift current of light...'' || '''James:''' It's speaking to me loud and clear.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|風よ|Kaze yo}} || '''''Musashi:''' The wind!'' || '''Jessie:''' On the wind!
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|風よ|Kaze yo}} || '''''Musashi:''' The wind!'' || '''Jessie:''' On the wind!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|大地よ|Daichi yo}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The land!'' || '''James:''' Past the stars!
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|大地よ|Daichi yo}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The land!'' || '''James:''' Past the stars!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|大空よ|Oozora yo}} || '''''Nyarth:''' The sky!'' || '''Meowth:''' In your ear!
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|大空よ|Oozora yo}} || '''''Nyarth:''' The sky!'' || '''Meowth:''' In your ear!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|世界に届けよう　デンジャラス|Sekai ni todokeyō denjarasu}} || '''''Musashi:''' The danger we will deliver to the world!'' || '''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos at a breakneck pace.
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|世界に届けよう　デンジャラス|Sekai ni todokeyō denjarasu}} || '''''Musashi:''' The danger we will deliver to the world!'' || '''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos at a breakneck pace.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|宇宙に伝えよう　クライシス|Uchū ni tsutaeyō kuraishisu}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The crisis we will convey to the universe!'' || '''James:''' Dashing hope, putting fear in its place.
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|宇宙に伝えよう　クライシス|Uchū ni tsutaeyō kuraishisu}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The crisis we will convey to the universe!'' || '''James:''' Dashing hope, putting fear in its place.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|天使か悪魔か　その名を呼べば|Tenshi ka akuma ka sono na wo yobeba}} || '''''Musashi:''' Whether angels or demons, if you call the name,'' || '''Jessie:''' A rose by any other name is just as sweet.
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|天使か悪魔か　その名を呼べば|Tenshi ka akuma ka sono na wo yobeba}} || '''''Musashi:''' Whether angels or demons, if you call the name,'' || '''Jessie:''' A rose by any other name is just as sweet.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|誰もが震える魅惑の響き|Daremo ga furueru miwaku no hibiki}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The captivating echo that shakes everyone...'' || '''James:''' When everything's worse, our work is complete.
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|誰もが震える魅惑の響き|Daremo ga furueru miwaku no hibiki}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The captivating echo that shakes everyone...'' || '''James:''' When everything's worse, our work is complete.
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ムサシ|Musashi}} || '''''Musashi:''' Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' Jessie!
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ムサシ|Musashi}} || '''''Musashi:''' Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' Jessie!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|コジロウ|Kojirō}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Kojirō'' || '''James:''' And it's James!
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|コジロウ|Kojirō}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Kojirō'' || '''James:''' And it's James!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|ニャースでニャース|Nyāsu de Nyāsu}} || '''''Nyarth:''' And Nyarth! || '''Meowth:''' And Meowth, now dat's a name!
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|ニャースでニャース|Nyāsu de Nyāsu}} || '''''Nyarth:''' And Nyarth! || '''Meowth:''' And Meowth, now that's a name!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|時代の主役はあたしたち|Jidai no shuyaku wa atashi-tachi}} || '''''Musashi:''' The stars of the era are us!'' || '''Jessie:''' Putting the do-gooders in their place...
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|時代の主役はあたしたち|Jidai no shuyaku wa atashi-tachi}} || '''''Musashi:''' The stars of the era are us!'' || '''Jessie:''' Putting the do-gooders in their place...
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|我らは無敵の|Warera wa muteki no}} || '''''Kojirō:''' We are the invincible...'' || '''James:''' ...we're Team Rocket...
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|我らは無敵の|Warera wa muteki no}} || '''''Kojirō:''' We are the invincible...'' || '''James:''' ...we're Team Rocket...
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''All:''' {{tt|ロケット団|Roketto-dan}} || '''''All:''' Team Rocket!'' || '''All:''' ...in your face!
| '''All:''' {{tt|ロケット団|Roketto-dan}} || '''''All:''' Team Rocket!'' || '''All:''' ...in your face!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ソーナンス:''' {{tt|ソーナンス|Sōnansu}} || '''''Sonans:''' {{tt|Sōnansu!|Of course!}}'' || '''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
| '''ソーナンス:''' {{tt|ソーナンス|Sōnansu}} || '''''Sonans:''' {{tt|Sōnansu!|Of course!}}'' || '''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
|}{{-}}
|}


In the dub, they often replace the first two lines with  
In the dub, they often replace the first two lines with
:'''Jessie:''' Listen, is that a [[twerp]]ish voice I hear?
:'''Jessie:''' Listen, is that a twerpish voice I hear?
:'''James:''' It's shrieking to me loud and clear.
:'''James:''' It's shrieking to me loud and clear.


:'''Jessie:''' Listen, is that a [[Nurse Joy|pitiful head]] of a [[Pokémon Center|Pokécenter]] I hear?
:'''Jessie:''' Listen, is that a [[Nurse Joy|pitiful head]] of a [[Pokémon Center|Pokécenter]] I hear?
:'''James:''' It whines to me loud and clear.
:'''James:''' It whines to me loud and clear.


or something similar. As in Battle Frontier, Mime Jr. contributes its name after Wobbuffet.
or something similar. As in Battle Frontier, Mime Jr. contributes its name after Wobbuffet.
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It is notable that the Sinnoh motto is modified more often even in the Japanese version.
It is notable that the Sinnoh motto is modified more often even in the Japanese version.


====Variations in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}====
===''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]''===
{| width="100%" class="expandable"
====Best Wishes! and Best Wishes! Season 2====
|-
[[File:Team Rocket motto BW.png|250px|thumb|Team Rocket at the end of their motto in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'']]
|Click [show] to see the variations.
In [[Unova]], the trio changed to a new motto yet again. This motto was used from ''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]'' to ''[[BW075|A Restoration Confrontation! Part 1]]''.
 
{| style="background:#{{unova color light}}; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #{{unova color}}"
|-
|-
|
! Japanese
 
! Translation
=====''[[DP015|Shapes of Things to Come]]!'' motto=====
! English
 
|- style="background:#FFF"
:'''Jessie:''' Listen, is that big money calling below?
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|「'''＊'''」と聞かれたら|"*" to kikaretara}} || '''''Musashi:''' If we were asked "'''*'''"'' || '''Jessie:''' "Again" is the question, so twerpish indeed!
:'''James:''' The sound of success tells me so!
|- style="background:#FFF"
:'''Jessie:''' Work hard,
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|答えてあげよう明日のため|Kotaete ageyō asu no tame}} || '''''Kojirō:''' We will answer for the sake of tomorrow!'' || '''James:''' The answer to come as we feel the need!
:'''James:''' Dig deep,
|- style="background:#FFF"
:'''Meowth:''' Make some dough!
:'''Jessie:''' Suck it away at a breakneck pace,
:'''James:''' Putting big bucks in poverty's place,
:'''Jessie:''' Roses smell sweet, but we prefer coal!
:'''James:''' A rose doesn't cut it if money's your goal!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' James!
:'''Meowth:''' Dig, Meowth's the name!
:'''Jessie:''' Tired of being on the dole!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket!
:'''All:''' And we're on a roll!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobba!
 
=====''[[DP042|The Electrike Company]]'' motto=====
Jessie wants to steal an {{p|Electrike}}, but James and Meowth think it's too soon.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Listen, is that the voice of [[twerp]]ly gloom?
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' Join our pity party, there's plenty of room.
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind,
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' The stars,
:'''Meowth (''unenthusiastically''):''' We're doomed.
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos at a breakneck pace,
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' She's dashed all my hope, what a... bummer.
:'''Jessie:''' A rose by any other name is just as sweet!
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' When everything's worse, then of course... it's much worse.
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' James, the pain.
:'''Meowth (''unenthusiastically''):''' I can't say... my name.
:'''Jessie:''' Putting all you do-gooders in your place!
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' Team Rocket, sad to say...
:'''Jessie:''' We're in your face!
:'''James and Meowth (''unenthusiastically''):''' Ouch.
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
:'''Mime Jr.:''' Mime, mime, mime!
 
=====''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis!]]'' motto=====
Jessie falls asleep during the motto due to {{DL|Recurring wild Pokémon in the anime|Hippopotas}}'s {{m|Yawn}}, so James says her parts sounding like her while moving her body.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Listen, is that a twerp I hear?
:'''James:''' Obnoxiously loud and clear!
:'''Jessie (''sleepily''):''' On the wind!
:'''James:''' Stars!
:'''Meowth:''' In you ears!
:'''Jessie:''' Bring chaos at b- ''(falls asleep)''
:'''James:''' Uh-oh. Dashing hope, putting fear in its place! A rose by any other name is just as sweet. When everything's worse, our work is complete! Jessie! And it's James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, now that's a name!
:'''James:''' Putting the do-gooders in their place... we're Team Rocket...!
:'''James and Meowth:''' In your face!
 
=====''[[DP046|A Maze-ing Race]]'' motto=====
:'''Jessie:''' Listen, is that a [[twerp]] calling out to implore?
:'''James:''' I think we should catch who we came for!
:'''Jessie:''' {{AP|Pikachu}}!
:'''James:''' It's true!
:'''Meowth:''' Time to score!
:'''Jessie:''' We've had such a rough day,
:'''James:''' But, now it's time to play.
:'''Jessie:''' We've paid all our dues by blasting off early,
:'''James:''' But we're back here again and feeling quite surly!
:'''Jessie:''' With Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James, too!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, Ya-Hoo!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the maze losers in their place!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket...!
:'''All:''' In your face!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
:'''Mime Jr.:''' Mime, mime, mime!
 
=====''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]'' motto=====
Jessie pretends to be a psychic to catch {{p|Spiritomb}} and Pikachu.
 
:'''Jessie:''' I don't have to be psychic to know the truth.
:'''James:''' Especially when dealing with [[twerp]]ish youth
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind,
:'''James:''' The stars,
:'''Meowth:''' Yeah, forsooth!
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos at a breakneck pace,
:'''James:''' Dashing hope, putting fear in its place!
:'''Jessie:''' A mystic psychic by any other name is just as smart!
:'''James:''' We've turned fooling you dumb twerps into an art!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, dat's a name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the do-gooders in their place!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket...!
:'''All:''' In your face!
 
=====''[[DP063|Hot Springing a Leak!]]'' motto=====
In this episode, Team Rocket steal water to build a hot spring, at the expense of [[Leona]]'s family's hot spring. The first line builds off an earlier line about {{wp|juvenile court}}.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Looks like this court sides with the twerps. But we object, of course!
:'''James:''' You're twerps, consider the source.
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind,
:'''James:''' The stars,
:'''Meowth:''' {{wp|Force (Star Wars)|The force}}!
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos with a spring in our step,
:'''James:''' Dashing hope with vigor and pep!
:'''Jessie:''' A spring by any other name is just as hot!
:'''James:''' We need to relax. We want what you've got!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' Jolly James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth's the name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting me at ease and you in your place!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket...!
:'''All:''' In your face!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
:'''Mime Jr.:''' Mime, mime, mime!
 
=====''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]'' motto=====
In this episode, Jessie and James try to ruin [[Cassidy]] and [[Butch]]'s plans, and, in the way, steal Ash's Pokémon.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Listen up, it comes courtesy of you-know-who!
:'''James:''' Not like we have anything better to do!
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind,
:'''James:''' The stars,
:'''Meowth:''' Boo-ga-boo!
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos at a breakneck pace!
:'''James:''' Dashing hope, putting fear in its place!
:'''Jessie (''with echo''):''' A dual of Jessie's sounds twice as sweet!
:'''James (''with echo''):''' Hey, I've got it too, isn't that neat?
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth's, now that's a name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the do-gooders in their place...
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket...!
:'''All:''' In your face!
 
=====''[[DP076|A Full Course Tag Battle!]]'' motto=====
 
{{an|May}} has come back to battle in Wallace Cup--and Team Rocket has just stolen food--which is {{an|May}}'s berserk button. The first two remark on May's return.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Is that a sound of a obsolete twerp I hear?
:'''James:'''  Your expiration date's passed, my dear
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind!
:'''James:''' Past the star!
:'''Meowth:''' In your ears!
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing twerp-laden chaos at a break neck pace.
:'''James:''' Dashing twerp-ting hope and putting fear in place.
:'''Jessie:''' A rose by any other name is just as sweet.
:'''James:''' When everything's worse, our work's complete.
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And it's James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, now that's a name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the geeky do-gooders in their place.
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket.
:'''All:''' And we're in your face!
 
=====''[[DP084|Hungry for the Good Life!]]'' motto=====
 
:'''Jessie:''' Our pit-trap digging skills still is intact!
:'''James:''' But our drafting to the modern technology today is a necessary fact!
:'''Jessie:''' The wind!
:'''James:''' The stars!
:'''Meowth:''' Dig a trap!
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos with a breakneck pace!
:'''James:''' Dashing hope putting fear in its place!
:'''Jessie:''' A trap dug any other way is just as sweet!
:'''James:''' When earth is moved, our work is complete!
:'''Jessie:''' It's Jessie!
:'''James:''' And it's James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, now that's the name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the do-gooders in their place!
:'''James:''' Team Rocket...!
:'''All:''' We're in your face!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
:'''Mime Jr.:''' Mime, mime, mime, mime!
 
=====''[[DP086|Arriving in Style!]]'' motto=====
 
[[Jessie]] is angry at losing the [[Hearthome Collection]] contest, but [[James]] is upset with [[Jessie]] for ruining his accessories--and not a happy camper making him very unenthusiastic during the motto (even the music is turned off during his parts):
 
:'''Jessie:''' You know you could use a little makeup to!
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' Please, a pompous platitude coming from you...
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind!
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' What's the point?
:'''Meowth:''' Yoo-Hoo!
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos with a breakneck pace!
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' Wow I'm so excited. Can you tell by my face?
:'''Jessie:''' A rose by any other name's just as red!
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' I knew that I should've stayed at home in bed.
:'''Jessie:''' Mmm, Jessie!
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' James, poor me...
:'''Meowth:''' It's Meowth, to a tee!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the do-gooders in their place!
:'''James (''unenthusiastically''):''' Goodie Team Rocket...
:'''Jessie and Meowth:''' In your face!
 
=====''[[DP104|Sleepless in Pre-Battle!]]'' motto=====
 
:'''Jessie:''' Is that arrest development I hear?
:'''James:''' Her inner rage rings loud and clear.
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind!
:'''James:''' Past the stars!
:'''Meowth:''' In your ear!
:'''Jessie:''' Laying down a law of breakneck chaos.
:'''James:''' Dashing deposites, putting fear in its place.
:'''Jessie:''' A [[Officer Jenny|Jenny]] by any other name's just as bad!
:'''James:''' In the name of our law, looks like you've been had!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James!
:'''Meowth:''' Leave me Meowth, that's a name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting law-buyers in their place!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket!
:'''All:''' In your face!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Woobu, woobu!
:'''Mime Jr.:''' Mime, mime!
 
=====''[[DP107|Ancient Family Matters!]]'' motto=====
 
:'''Jessie:''' Is that the voice of twerps surfacing I hear?
:'''James:''' Trespassing through our hole I fear.
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind!
:'''James:''' Past the stars!
:'''Meowth:''' Diggers without peer!
:'''Jessie:''' Forming holes at a breakneck pace!
:'''James:''' Shoveling earth, leaving air in its place!
:'''Jessie:''' Our skill knows no boundaries when it comes to the pick!
:'''James:''' When it comes to pit traps, we don't miss a trick!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And it's James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's a name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting all you ground-hogging do-gooders in your place!
:'''James:''' You've gotta think Team Rocket!
:'''All:''' Cause we're in your face!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobba!
:'''Mime Jr.:''' Mime, mime, mime!
 
=====''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket attacks the [[twerp]]s in a new machine shaped like a bowl of ramen noodles.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Listen, twerps outside the bowl!
:'''James:''' We're bringing goodies and ready to roll!
:'''Jessie:''' Noodles!
:'''James:''' And broth!
:'''Meowth:''' With a lot of soul!
:'''Jessie:''' Eat in, take out, your call!
:'''James:''' Either way, you'll have a ball!
:'''Jessie:''' Delights to please the tummy and I!
:'''James:''' The more you eat, the more we make! Give us a try!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth's the name!
:'''Jessie:''' Placing those noodles on your plate!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket!
:'''All:''' If we grate!
 
=====''[[DP126|Classroom Training!]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket has stolen Poké Balls from [[Snowpoint Trainers' School]]. [[Candice]] notices that Meowth is able to talk and says that it's impossible.
 
:'''Jessie:''' When it comes to impossible, you teacher types should talk.
:'''James:''' We sprint through life, while you eggheads walk!
:'''Jessie:''' Through the snow!
:'''James:''' And the sleet!
:'''Meowth:''' Round the clock!
:'''Jessie:''' Bringing chaos at a frosty pace!
:'''James:''' Dashing through snow with glee on my face!
:'''Jessie:''' Catching bad colds and taking vitamin C.
:'''James:''' When everything's worse, nothing feels good to me.
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth's the name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting teacher and students in their place!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket!
:'''All:''' In your face!
 
=====''[[DP131|Pedal to the Mettle!]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket is working disguised at a construction site, rebuilding a ruined battle field.
 
:'''Meowth:''' Ta-daa!
:'''Jessie:''' A liking response to a "Help wanted" add!
:'''James:''' Now we've got a job, I'm glad!
:'''Jessie:''' Dig that dirt!
:'''James:''' Dump that truck!
:'''Meowth:''' Back 'er up! Just a tag!
:'''Jessie:''' Demolished battle fields can be bad for our's help.
:'''James:''' But one man's problems can bring another man wealth!
:'''Jessie:''' Demolishing and construction; you leave it to us.
:'''James:''' Just show us the [[Pokémon Dollar|money]] and we'll make all the funds.
:'''Jessie:''' With Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James too!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth without further ado!
:'''Jessie:''' Clean up the mess and build in its place!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket!
:'''All:''' In your face!
 
=====''[[DP143|An Egg Scramble!]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket has just stolen the food served at Johto Festival.
 
:'''Khoury's dad:''' Give back that food right now!
:'''Jessie:''' So sorry sap, but you're a dollar short and a day late!
:'''James:''' Thought I'll say the fiddle stays great!
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind!
:'''James:''' Past the stars!
:'''Meowth:''' Put your grub there, mate!
:'''Jessie:''' Filling our tummies at a breakneck pace!
:'''James:''' Dashing hunger with a smile on my face!
:'''Jessie:''' Go ahead and ask me if I've got [[Drink#Moomoo milk|milk]]!
:'''James:''' We're members of the association yoke!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth's the name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the foodless in their place!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket!
:'''All:''' In your face!
 
=====''[[DP148|Try for the Family Stone!]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket has just stolen [[Rhyanna]]'s {{p|Misdreavus}}. Rhyanna asks them who in the world they are.
 
:'''Jessie:''' We're out of this world! Can't you tell by our suave demeanor?
:'''James:''' Our grass is always greener!
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind!
:'''James:''' The stars!
:'''Meowth:''' Neener, neener!
:'''Jessie:''' Happy searching at a breakneck pace.
:'''James:''' Dashing hope with a smile on my face!
:'''Jessie:''' Joy by any other name's just as happy!
:'''James:''' While you twerps are so sappy.
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth's the name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the do-gooders in their place...
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket...
:'''All:''' In your face!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobba!
:'''Mime Jr.:''' Mime, mime!
 
=====''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]'' motto=====
Team Rocket is stealing the [[Sunyshore Tower]], causing a blackout to the whole city. {{E4|Flint}} asks what's going on.
 
:'''Jessie:''' Listen, to the wisdom from the top of the tower!
:'''James:''' Our diabolical plan is beginning to flower!
:'''Jessie:''' On the wind!
:'''James:''' Past the stars!
:'''Meowth:''' Fight the power!
:'''Jessie:''' There's no electricity over there!
:'''James:''' And wouldn't you know, not over there!
:'''Jessie:''' A blackout by any other name's just as black!
:'''James:''' When it comes to chaos, we've got the knack!
:'''Jessie:''' Jessie!
:'''James:''' And James!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth, that's a name!
:'''Jessie:''' Putting the do-gooders in their place!
:'''James:''' We're Team Rocket!
:'''All:''' In your face!
|}
 
===Unova===
In [[Unova]], the trio changed to a new motto yet again.
 
{| align="left" style="background: #{{unova color light}}; {{roundy}}: 10px; border: 3px solid #{{unova color}}"
|- align=center
! style="{{roundyleft}}: 5px;" | Japanese
! style="{{roundy}}: 5px;" | Translation
! style="{{roundyright}}: 5px;" | English
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|「'''＊'''」と聞かれたら|<nowiki>"*"</nowiki> to kikaretara}} || '''''Musashi:''' If we were asked "'''*'''"'' || '''Jessie:''' What a question, twerpish indeed!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|答えてあげよう明日のため|Kotaete ageyō asu no tame}} || '''''Kojirō:''' We will answer for the sake of tomorrow!'' || '''James:''' We'll answer these questions when we feel the need!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|フューチャー  白い未来は悪の色|Fyūchā shiroi mirai wa aku no iro}} || '''''Musashi:''' Future! A white future reflects the color of evil!'' || '''Jessie:'''  Bringing the blinding white light of evil into the future!
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|フューチャー  白い未来は悪の色|Fyūchā shiroi mirai wa aku no iro}} || '''''Musashi:''' Future! A white future reflects the color of evil!'' || '''Jessie:'''  Bringing the blinding white light of evil into the future!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ユニバース  黒い世界に正義の鉄槌|Yunibāsu kuroi sekai ni seigi no tettsui}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Universe! The hammer of justice in a black world!'' || '''James:''' Thrusting the hammer of justice down onto the black darkness of the universe!
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ユニバース  黒い世界に正義の鉄槌|Yunibāsu kuroi sekai ni seigi no tettsui}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Universe! The hammer of justice in a black world!'' || '''James:''' Thrusting the hammer of justice down onto the black darkness of the universe!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|我らこの地にその名を記す|Warera kono chi ni sono na wo shirusu}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Our names will be remembered in this place!'' || '''Meowth:''' Carving our names in the Rock of Eternity!
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|我らこの地にその名を記す|Warera kono chi ni sono na wo shirusu}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Our names will be remembered in this place!'' || '''Meowth:''' And carving our names in the Rock of Eternity!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|情熱の破壊者  ムサシ!|Jōnetsu no hakaisha Musashi!}} || '''''Musashi:''' Destroyer of passion, Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' The fiery destroyer, Jessie!
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|情熱の破壊者  ムサシ!|Jōnetsu no hakaisha Musashi!}} || '''''Musashi:''' Destroyer of passion, Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' The fiery destroyer, Jessie!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|暗黒の純情  コジロウ!|Ankoku no junjō Kojirō!}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Pure heart of darkness, Kojirō!'' || '''James:''' And with thunderous emotion, I am James!
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|暗黒の純情  コジロウ!|Ankoku no junjō Kojirō!}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Pure heart of darkness, Kojirō!'' || '''James:''' And with thunderous emotion, I am James!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|無限の知性  ニャース!|Mugen no chisei Nyāsu!}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Infinite intelligence, Nyarth!'' || '''Meowth:'''  Wisest of the wise, Meowth!
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|無限の知性  ニャース!|Mugen no chisei Nyāsu!}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Infinite intelligence, Nyarth!'' || '''Meowth:'''  Wisest of the wise, Meowth!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''All:''' {{tt|さあ集え! ロケット団の名のもとに!|Sā tsudoe! Roketto-dan no na no moto ni!}} || '''''All:''' Come gather! Under the name of Team Rocket!'' || '''All:''' And now gather, under the name of Team Rocket!
| '''All:''' {{tt|さあ集え! ロケット団の名のもとに!|Sā tsudoe! Roketto-dan no na no moto ni!}} || '''''All:''' Come gather! Under the name of Team Rocket!'' || '''All:''' Now gather, under the name of Team Rocket!
|}{{-}}
|}
"'''＊'''" denotes the phrase Jessie copies when they are about to announce their motto.
 
"'''*'''" denotes the phrase Jessie copies when they are about to announce their motto.
 
====Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N and Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure!====
[[File:Team Rocket motto BW 2.png|250px|thumb|Team Rocket at the end of their motto in ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'' Season 2]]
In ''[[BW109|New Places... Familiar Faces!]]'', Jessie, James and Meowth reverted to their original motto with some slight alterations, after having failed in their [[BW096|latest]] [[BW097|operation]] and making a brief retreat back to [[Kanto]]. Starting in [[S16|Adventures in Unova and Beyond]], the motto is altered to the situation.


====Copied phrases====
{| style="background:#{{water color light}}; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #{{water color}}"
Only the line Jessie copies from and the line she begins the motto with are shown. The rest of the motto follows.
{| width="100%" class="expandable"
|-
|-
|Click [show] to see the copied phrases.
! Japanese
|-
! Translation
|
! English
''[[BW001|In The Shadow of Zekrom!]]''
|- style="background:#FFF"
:(Team Rocket stands on top of the plane and captures {{AP|Pikachu}})
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|なんだかんだと聞かれたら|Nanda kanda to kikaretara}} || '''''Musashi:''' If you ask us this or that...'' || '''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble, you know the drill!
:'''Ash''': Who are you guys?
|- style="background:#FFF"
:'''Jessie''': "Who are you?" is the question, indeed!
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|答えてあげるのが世の情け|Kotaete ageru no ga yo no nasake}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The pity of the world is what responds!'' || '''James:''' And make it double, you'll get your fill!
:'''James''': We'll answer you, as we feel we need!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|世界の破壊を防ぐため|Sekai no hakai wo fusegu tame}} || '''''Musashi:''' To prevent the destruction of the world!'' || '''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|世界の平和を守るため|Sekai no heiwa wo mamoru tame}} || '''''Kojirō:''' To protect the peace of the world!'' || '''James:''' To unite {{tt|the|occasionally &quot;all&quot;}} people within our nation!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|愛と真実の悪をつらぬく|Ai to shinjitsu no aku wo tsuranuku}} || '''''Musashi:''' To stand by the evils of love and truth!'' || '''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ラブリー・チャーミーな敵役|Raburī chāmī na katakiyaku}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The lovely, charmy villains!'' || '''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ムサシ|Musashi}} || '''''Musashi:''' Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' It's Jessie!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|コジロウ|Kojirō}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Kojirō!'' || '''James:''' And {{tt|it's|only occasionally}} James!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|銀河をかけるロケット団の二人には……|Ginga wo kakeru Roketto-dan no futari ni wa......}} || '''''Musashi:''' The pair from Team Rocket soars through the galaxy!'' || '''Jessie:''' Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ホワイトホール、白い明日が待ってるぜ|Howaito hōru, shiroi ashita ga matteru ze}} || '''''Kojirō:''' A white hole, a white tomorrow awaits us!'' || '''James:''' Surrender now, or prepare to fight!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|にゃんてにゃ|Nyante nya}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Something like that!'' || '''Meowth:''' Meowth! That's right!
|}


===''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]''===
[[File:Team Rocket motto XY.png|250px|thumb|Team Rocket at the end of their motto in ''Pokémon the Series: XY'']]
Just like in [[S16|Adventures in Unova and Beyond]], Jessie, James, and Meowth still use their motto from the original series, but it is altered to the situation at hand in the episode.


''[[BW002|Enter Iris and Axew!]]''
{| style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #{{kalos color}}"
:(Team Rocket captures {{Ash}}'s {{AP|Pikachu}} and {{an|Iris}}'s {{TP|Iris|Axew}})
|-
:'''Ash''': You again?
! Japanese
:'''Jessie''': "Again?" is the question? So twerpish indeed!
! Translation
:'''James''': The answer to come as we feel the need!
! English
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|なんだかんだと聞かれたら|Nanda kanda to kikaretara}} || '''''Musashi:''' If you ask us this or that...'' || '''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|答えてあげるのが世の情け|Kotaete ageru no ga yo no nasake}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The pity of the world is what responds!'' || '''James:''' And make it double!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|世界の破壊を防ぐため|Sekai no hakai wo fusegu tame}} || '''''Musashi:''' To prevent the destruction of the world!'' || '''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|世界の平和を守るため|Sekai no heiwa wo mamoru tame}} || '''''Kojirō:''' To protect the peace of the world!'' || '''James:''' To unite all people within our nation!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|愛と真実の悪をつらぬく|Ai to shinjitsu no aku wo tsuranuku}} || '''''Musashi:''' To stand by the evils of love and truth!'' || '''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ラブリー・チャーミーな敵役|Raburī chāmī na katakiyaku}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The lovely, charmy villains!'' || '''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ムサシ|Musashi}} || '''''Musashi:''' Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' It's Jessie!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|コジロウ|Kojirō}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Kojirō!'' || '''James:''' And James!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|銀河をかけるロケット団の二人には……|Ginga wo kakeru Roketto-dan no futari ni wa......}} || '''''Musashi:''' The pair from Team Rocket soars through the galaxy!'' || '''Jessie:''' Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ホワイトホール、白い明日が待ってるぜ|Howaito hōru, shiroi ashita ga matteru ze}} || '''''Kojirō:''' A white hole, a white tomorrow awaits us!'' || '''James:''' Surrender now, or prepare to fight!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|にゃんてにゃ|Nyante nya}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Something like that!'' || '''Meowth:''' Meowth! That's right!
|}


===''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]''===
[[File:Team Rocket Alola logo.png|thumb|300px|Team Rocket at the beginning of their motto in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'']]
[[File:Team Rocket motto SM.png|thumb|300px|Team Rocket at the end of their motto in ''Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon'']]
In [[Alola]], the trio once again changed to a new motto, which debuted in ''[[SM003|Loading the Dex!]]''. The Japanese version of the Alolan motto is based on a series of ''{{wp|yojijukugo}}'', a type of Japanese proverb made up of four kanji. In English, the motto is very similar to the Unovan one.


''[[BW004|The Battle Club and Tepig's Choice!]]''
{| style="background:#{{alola color light}}; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #{{alola color}}"
:(Team Rocket is walking away with a black bag when Pikachu's voice comes from inside the bag)
! Japanese
:'''Ash''': That voice... Who's that? Pikachu!
! Translation
:'''Jessie''': "Who's that voice?" So naive indeed!
! English
:'''James''': We answer you when we feel the need!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|「＊」と言われたら|&quot;*&quot; to iwaretara}} || '''''Musashi:''' If asked, "*"'' || '''Jessie:''' Did someone ask something? We're here to find out!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|聞かせてあげよう　我らが名を|Kikasete ageyou warera ga na o}} || '''''Kojirō:''' We shall tell you our names'' || '''James:''' Noble answers are what we're all about!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|花顔柳腰　羞月閉花|Kaganryūyō shūgetsuheika}} || '''''Musashi:''' A flower's face and a willow's waist, makes the moon abashed and flowers wilt'' || '''Jessie:''' The beauty so radiant, the flowers and moon hide in shame.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|儚きこの世に咲く一輪の悪の花|Hakanaki konoyo ni saku ichirin no aku no hana}} || '''''Musashi:''' A single flower of evil blooming in this fleeting world'' || '''Jessie:''' A single flower of evil in this fleeting world:
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ムサシ！|Musashi!}} || '''''Musashi:''' Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' Jessie!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|飛竜乗雲　英姿颯爽|Hiryōjōun eishisassō}} || '''''Kojirō:''' An exquisite talent and the perfect gentleman'' || '''James:''' The nobly heroic man of our times!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|切なきこの世に一矢報いる悪の使徒|Setsunaki konoyo ni isshimukuiru aku no shito}} || '''''Kojirō:''' A disciple of evil fighting back against this tragic world'' || '''James:''' The master of darkness fighting back against a tragic world!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|コジロウ！|Kojirō!}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Kojirō!'' || '''James:''' It's James.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|一蓮托生　連帯責任|Ichirentakushō rentaisekinin}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Walking the same path, the deeds of one are the deeds of all'' || '''Meowth:''' It's all for one and one for all!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|親しき仲にも小判輝く悪の星|Shitashiki naka ni mo koban kagayaku aku no hoshi}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Even among friends, the star of evil shining like gold'' || '''Meowth:''' A glittering dark star that always shines bright!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|ニャースでニャース！|Nyāsu de Nyāsu!}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Nyarth!'' || '''Meowth:''' Dig it, while Meowth takes flight!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ、コジロウ:''' {{tt|ロケット団　参上！|Roketto-dan sanjō!}} || '''''Musashi, Kojirō:''' We are Team Rocket! || '''Jessie, James:''' Team Rocket, let's fight!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|なのニャ！|Nano nya}} || '''''Nyarth:''' We are!'' || '''Meowth:''' That's right!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ソーナンス:''' {{tt|ソ～ナンス！|Sōnansu!}} || '''''Sonans:''' {{tt|Sōnansu!|Of course!}}'' || '''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
|}


"*" denotes the phrase Jessie copies when they are about to announce their motto.


''[[BW006|Dreams by the Yard Full!]]''
===''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''===
:(Team Rocket stands in front of their [[Team Rocket's mechas|machine]] at the [[Dreamyard]])
As in ''[[Pokémon the Series: XY]]'', Jessie, James and Meowth use their motto from the original series.
:'''[[Officer Jenny|Jenny]]''': Just exactly, who are you anyway?
:'''Jessie''': Exacting questions are good indeed!
:'''James''': The answer to come as we feel the need!


{| style="background:#{{galar color light}}; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #{{galar color}}"
|-
! Japanese
! Translation
! English
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|なんだかんだと聞かれたら|Nanda kanda to kikaretara}} || '''''Musashi:''' If you ask us this or that...'' || '''Jessie:''' Prepare for trouble!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|答えてあげるが世の情け|Kotaete ageru ga yo no nasake}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The pity of the world is what responds!'' || '''James:''' And make it double!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|世界の破壊を防ぐため|Sekai no hakai wo fusegu tame}} || '''''Musashi:''' To prevent the destruction of the world!'' || '''Jessie:''' To protect the world from devastation!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|世界の平和を守るため|Sekai no heiwa wo mamoru tame}} || '''''Kojirō:''' To protect the peace of the world!'' || '''James:''' To unite all people within our nation!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|愛と真実の悪を貫く|Ai to shinjitsu no aku wo tsuranuku}} || '''''Musashi:''' To stand by the evils of love and truth!'' || '''Jessie:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ラブリーチャーミーな敵役|Raburī chāmī na katakiyaku}} || '''''Kojirō:''' The lovely, charmy villains!'' || '''James:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|ムサシ|Musashi}} || '''''Musashi:''' Musashi!'' || '''Jessie:''' Jessie!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|コジロウ|Kojirō}} || '''''Kojirō:''' Kojirō!'' || '''James:''' And James!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ムサシ:''' {{tt|銀河を駆けるロケット団の２人には|Ginga wo kakeru Roketto-dan no futari ni wa}} || '''''Musashi:''' The pair from Team Rocket soars through the galaxy!'' || '''Jessie:''' Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コジロウ:''' {{tt|ホワイトホール　白い明日が待ってるぜ|Howaito hōru shiroi ashita ga matteru ze}} || '''''Kojirō:''' A white hole, a white tomorrow awaits us!'' || '''James:''' Surrender now or prepare for a fight!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|ニャーンてな！|Nyante na!}} || '''''Nyarth:''' Something like that!'' || '''Meowth:''' Meowth! That's right!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ソーナンス:''' {{tt|ソーナンス！|Sōnansu!}} || '''''Sonans:''' {{tt|Sōnansu!|Of course!}}'' || '''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
|}


''[[BW023|Battling For The Love of Bug-Types!]]''
===Variations===
:'''Jessie''': Challenging questions indeed!
There have been many variations of the Team Rocket motto. For a full list of variations, see [[Team Rocket motto variations]].
:'''James''': The answer's to come as we feel the need!


====Meowth filling in for Jessie or James====
{{incomplete|section|Missing lines for many of the variations}}
On many occasions, because [[Jessie]] or [[James]] weren't around, {{MTR}} would fill their missing lines.


''[[BW026|Scare at the Litwick Mansion!]]''
This first happened in ''[[EP017|Island of Giant Pokémon]]'', when Meowth, along with {{TP|Jessie|Ekans}} and {{TP|James|Koffing}}, were separated from Jessie and James. When they discover [[Ash's Pikachu]], {{AP|Bulbasaur}}, {{AP|Charmander}}, and {{AP|Squirtle}}, who were separated from their Trainer as well, Meowth attempted to recite the motto but failed because Jessie and James weren't around.  
:(Team Rocket does the motto when surprising Ash and the co. from a room at the [[Litwick Mansion]] where they had found their Pokémon that had been stolen by the {{p|Litwick}})
:'''Jessie''': You must have questions, we're impressive indeed.
:'''James''': But answers will come when we feel the need.


In ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'', where Meowth and James were following Misty to get some [[salveyo weed]] to heal Jessie from an attack by a wild {{p|Vileplume}}'s {{m|Stun Spore}}.


''[[BW027|The Dragon Master's Path!]]''
It happened again in ''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose!]]'', in which Jessie was training Seviper, and James, Meowth, and {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} tried to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]].  
:([[Iris's Axew]] and [[Emmy]]'s {{p|Druddigon}} have just been dragged into Team Rocket's airship)
:'''Emmy''': No! Now what?
:'''Jessie''': Now there's a twerpish question, dumb indeed.
:'''James''': The answer to come as we feel the need!


Later, in ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', Jessie and Meowth tried to steal the losing flying Pokémon almost at the end of the Contest, and because James was still participating on it, Meowth and Jessie said the motto all by themselves.


''[[BW029|Cottonee in Love!]]''
In ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'', meanwhile Jessie was at an operation room, Meowth and James tried to steal some Pokémon. When Ash and his friend saw them, they said a special motto.  
:(Team Rocket is stealing a group of {{p|Cottonee}})
:'''Ash''': What are you guys doing here?
:'''Jessie''': You would ask, clueless indeed.
:'''James''': We'll answer your question as we feel the need.


Also, in ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', while James was participating in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] Contest, Jessie and Meowth tried to steal the prize and some Pokémon. When they were spotted by {{ashfr}}, they said their motto. Meanwhile, they were saying that Ash and his friends saved the Pokémon and the prize, leaving Jessie and Meowth really angry.


''[[BW030|A UFO for Elgyem!]]''
In ''[[XY049|Bonnie for the Defense!]]'', Jessie and Meowth said the motto together, surprising Ash and his friends while they were escorting a lost {{p|Lapras}} back to the ocean. James's absence was later explained by him being waiting further ahead, ready to catch the group off-guard in case they got away.
:(Team Rocket has bound Ash, {{ashfr|his friends}} and [[Professor Icarus]], as well as the {{p|Elgyem}} they're attempting to steal)
:'''Professor Icarus''': All right! Who are you people, anyway?!
:'''Jessie''': An unscientifically based question indeed!
:'''James''': The answer comes when we feel the need!


===''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose!]]''===
Jessie was training Seviper, and James, Meowth and Wobbuffet tried to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]], and Meowth and James recite the motto.


''[[BW034|Gotta Catch A Roggenrola!]]''
:'''Meowth''': "Prepare for trouble," I've always wanted to say!
:(Team Rocket is seen catching wild {{p|Roggenrola}})
:'''James''': Huh?
:'''Ash''': What are you doing to them?!
:'''Meowth''': Just do it like you always do, you gotta end in a rhyme.
:'''Jessie''': Such a heart-felt twerpish question indeed.
:'''James''': What?
:'''James''': We'll answer you twerps when we feel the need.
:'''Meowth''': Oh, come on, I'm Jessie! Prepare for trouble here in the wood!
:'''James''': Make it double like you know that you should!
:'''Meowth''': To protect the world from devastation!
:'''James''': To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''Meowth''': To denounce the evils of truth and love!
:'''James''': To extend our reach to the stars above!
:'''Meowth''': Meowth!
:'''James''': And James!
:'''Meowth''': Team Rocket, blasts off at the speed of light!
:'''James''': Surrender now or prepare to fight, fight, fight!
:'''Wobbuffet''': Wobbuffet!


===''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]''===
Jessie and Meowth tried to steal the losing flying Pokémon almost at the end of the Contest, and because James was still participating on it, Meowth and Jessie said the motto all by themselves.


''[[BW035|Where Did You Go, Audino?]]''
:'''Jessie''': Prepare for trouble as we steal then split!
:(Team Rocket is found out to be guilty to the {{p|Audino}} kidnappings)
:'''Meowth''': Make it double as we get away with it!
:'''Ash''': I should've known it was you!
:'''Jessie''': To protect the world from devastation!
:'''Jessie''': How could you know that, when you know nothing indeed?
:'''Meowth''': To unite all peoples within our nation!
:'''James''': The answer to that, cause we feel the need!
:'''Jessie''': To denounce the evils of truth and love!
:'''Meowth''': To extend our reach to the stars above!
:'''Jessie''': Jessie!
:'''Meowth''': And Meowth!
:'''Jessie''': Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!
:'''Meowth''': So surrender now or prepare to fight!
:'''Wobbuffet''': Wobba...hic!


===''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]''===
Jessie was at a contest, so James and Meowth had to say the motto, and steal [[Ash's Pikachu]]  and other Pokémon again.


''[[BW037|A Fishing Connoisseur in a Fishy Competition!]]''
:'''Meowth''': Prepare for trouble, cause we're stealing Pokémon and having a ball!
:'''{{an|Bianca}}''': Who are those strange people?
:'''James''': Make it double, that's all!
:'''Jessie''': You're strange indeed!
:'''Meowth''': Evil as old as the galaxy!
:'''James''': We'll answer you as we feel the need!
:'''James''': Sent here to fulfill our destiny!
:'''Meowth''': Just look at me!
:'''James''': To denounce the evils of truth and love and extend our reach to the stars above! I'm James!
:'''Meowth''': And I'm Meowth!
:'''James''': Whenever there's peace in the universe, Team Rocket!
:'''Meowth''': Will be there!
:'''Both''': To make everything worse!


==Butch and Cassidy==
[[File:EP057.png|thumb|250px|Butch and Cassidy at the end of their original series motto]]
[[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] also have a set of mottos, which are similar to Jessie and James's mottos. In ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', it is implied to be based on Jessie and James's motto, though in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', they state that theirs is actually the correct version. During [[Pokémon Chronicles]], they add "(now) here's our mission, so ya better listen!" after Butch's first line of their version of the "original" motto. Like Meowth and Wobbuffet, Cassidy's {{p|Raticate}} appears at the end. Apparently, they have switched to a new motto, which is itself similar to Jessie and James's Sinnoh motto, with [[Butch]]'s {{p|Shuckle}} appearing instead of Cassidy's Raticate.


''[[BW038|Movie Time! Zorua in "The Legend of the Pokémon Knight"!]]''
===Original motto===
:(Team Rocket has just caught [[Luke's Zorua]])
{| style="background:#666; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #C00"
:'''[[Luke]]''': What are you doing to {{p|Zorua}}?
|-
:'''Jessie''': What we want, is beyond your comprehension, indeed!
! Japanese
:'''James''': The answer will come as we feel the need!
! Translation
! English
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ヤマト'''：{{tt|何だかんだと聞かれたら|Nanda kanda to kikaretara}} || '''''Yamato:''' If you ask us this or that...'' || '''Cassidy:''' Prepare for trouble...
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コサブロウ'''：{{tt|答えないのが普通だが|Kotaenai no ga futsuu da ga}} || '''''Kosaburou:''' We usually don't respond'' || '''Butch:''' ...and make it double!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''二人'''：{{tt|まあ特別に答えてやろう|Maa toku betsuni kotaete yarou}}|| '''''Both:''' But we'll make an exception this time and answer!'' || '''Both:''' Here's our mission, so you better listen!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ヤマト'''：{{tt|地球の破壊を防ぐため|Chikyuu no hakai o fusegu tame}} || '''''Yamato:''' To prevent the destruction of the Earth!'' || '''Cassidy:''' To infect the world with devastation!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コサブロウ'''：{{tt|地球の平和を守るため|Chikyuu no heiwa o mamoru tame}} || '''''Kosaburou:''' To protect the peace of the Earth!'' || '''Butch:''' To blight all people in every nation!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ヤマト'''：{{tt|愛と誠実な悪を貫く|Ai to seijitsuna aku o tsuranuku}} || '''''Yamato:''' To stand by evil with love and sincerity!'' || '''Cassidy:''' To denounce the goodness of truth and love!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コサブロウ'''：{{tt|キュート でお茶目な敵役|Kyuuto de ochamena katakiyaku}} || '''''Kosaburou:''' The cute, mischievous villains!'' || '''Butch:''' To extend our wrath to the stars above!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ヤマト'''：{{tt|ヤマト|Yamato}} || '''''Yamato:''' Yamato!'' || '''Cassidy:''' Cassidy!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コサブロウ'''：{{tt|コサブロウ|Kosaburou}} || '''''Kosaburou:''' Kosaburou!'' || '''Butch:''' And Butch, of course!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ヤマト'''：{{tt|宇宙を駆ける ロケット団の二人には|Uchuu o kakeru roketto dan no futari niwa}} || '''''Yamato:''' The pair from Team Rocket soars through the universe!'' || '''Cassidy:''' We're Team Rocket, circling Earth all day and night!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コサブロウ'''：{{tt|ショッキングピンク桃色の明日が待ってるぜ|Shokkingu pinku momoiro no ashita ga matteru ze}} || '''''Kosaburou:''' Shocking pink, a pink tomorrow awaits us!'' || '''Butch:''' Surrender to us now or you will surely lose the fight!
|}
|}


===Meowth filling in for Jessie or James===
===Sinnoh motto===
In many occasions, because Jessie or James weren't around, Meowth would fill the missing member lines. This first happened in ''[[EP110|The Stun Spore Detour]]'', in which Meowth and James were following Misty to get some [[Salveyo Weed]] to heal Jessie from an attack by a wild {{p|Vileplume}}'s {{m|Stun Spore}}. It happened again in ''[[AG048|ZigZag Zangoose!]]'' where Jessie was training Seviper, and James, Meowth and Wobbuffet tried to steal [[Ash's Pikachu]]. Later, in ''[[AG080|That's Just Swellow]]'', Jessie and Meowth tried to steal the losing flying Pokémon almost at the end of the contest, and because James was still participating on it, Meowth and Jessie said the motto all by themselves. In ''[[AG143|The Saffron Con]]'', meanwhile Jessie was at an operation room, Meowth and James tried to steal some Pokémon. When Ash and his friend saw them, they said a special motto. Also, in ''[[AG159|Off the Unbeaten Path]]'', while James was participating in the [[Pokémon Orienteering]] Contest, Jessie and Meowth tried to steal the prize and some Pokémon. When they were spotted by the twerps, they said their motto. Meanwhile they were saying that, Ash and his friends saved the Pokémon and the prize, leaving Jessie and Meowth really angry.
[[File:Butch Cassidy motto DP.png|250px|thumb|Butch and Cassidy at the end of their ''Diamond and Pearl'' motto]]
This is the version used in ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand!]]''. Because of some of the lines included, it was probably composed especially for whenever the two Team Rocket groups crossed paths.


===Butch and Cassidy===
{| style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; {{roundy}}; border:3px solid #{{kanto color}}"
[[Butch]] and [[Cassidy]] also have a set of mottos, which are similar to Jessie and James's mottos. In ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', it is implied to be based on Jessie and James's motto, though in ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', they state that theirs is actually the correct version. During [[Pokémon Chronicles]], they add "(now) here's our mission, so ya better listen!" after Butch's first line of their version of the "original" motto. Like Meowth and Wobbuffet, Cassidy's {{p|Raticate}} appears at the end. Apparently, they have switched to a new motto, which is itself similar to Jessie and James's Sinnoh motto, with [[Butch]]'s {{p|Shuckle}} appearing instead of Cassidy's Raticate.
|-
! Japanese
! Translation
! English
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ヤマト:''' {{tt|何だかんだの声がして|Nandakanda no koe ga shi te}} || '''''Yamato:''' I heard a voice saying something.'' || '''Cassidy:''' A shrieking whine! A blast from the past!!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コサブロウ:''' {{tt|ジャイロボールのようにやってきた|Jairo Booru no you ni yatteki ta}} || '''''Kosaburō:''' We come along like a {{m|Gyro Ball}}!'' || '''Butch:''' Spinning like a {{m|Gyro Ball}} and moving fast!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ヤマト:''' {{tt|スターよ!|Sutaa yo!}} || '''''Yamato:''' The stars!'' || '''Cassidy:''' To the moon!!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コサブロウ:''' {{tt|ムーンよ!|Muun yo!}} || '''''Kosaburō:''' The moon!'' || '''Butch:''' And beyond!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''All:''' {{tt|スペースよ!|Supeesu yo!}} || '''''All:''' The space!'' || '''All:''' What a blast!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ヤマト:''' {{tt|みんなに届けよジャースティス|Minna ni todokeyo jaasutisu}} || '''''Yamato:''' The justice we will deliver to everyone!'' || '''Cassidy:''' Administering justice with lightning speed!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コサブロウ:''' {{tt|宇宙に伝えよギールティー|Uchuu ni tsutaeyo giirutii}} || '''''Kosaburō:''' The guilt we will convey to the universe!'' || '''Butch:''' Bashing the bad guys, should we feel the need.
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ヤマト:''' {{tt|天国か地獄かその名を呼べば|Tengoku ka jigoku ka sono na wo yobe ba}} || '''''Yamato:''' Whether heaven or hell, if you call the name,'' || '''Cassidy:''' So here's a newsflash from across the wire...
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コサブロウ:''' {{tt|誰もがシャキーンと背筋を正す|Dare mo ga shakiin to sesuji wo tadasu}} || '''''Kosaburō:''' We'll straighten everyone's backs.'' || '''Butch:''' The real Team Rocket is now on fire!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ヤマト:''' {{tt|ヤマト|Yamato}} || '''''Yamato:''' Yamato!'' || '''Cassidy:''' Cassidy!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コサブロウ:''' {{tt|コサブロウ|Kosaburō}} || '''''Kosaburō:''' Kosaburō!'' || '''Butch:''' Butch!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ニャース:''' {{tt|ツボツボ!|Botsu-botsu!}} || '''''Tsubotsubo:''' Botsu-botsu!'' || '''Shuckle:''' Shuck-uckle!
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''ヤマト:''' {{tt|ホントの主役はあたしたち|Honto no shuyaku ha atashi tachi}} || '''''Yamato:''' The main characters are us!''|| '''Cassidy:''' Teaching the losers one thing or two...
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''コサブロウ:''' {{tt|我ら正統派の|Warera seitou ha no...}} || '''''Kosaburō:''' We are the orthodox...'' || '''Butch:''' ...The true Team Rocket...
|- style="background:#FFF"
| '''All:''' {{tt|ロケット団|Roketto-dan}} || '''''All:''' Team Rocket!'' || '''All:''' ...Us, not you!
|}


====Original Motto====
==Ripoffs==
{| align="left" style="background: #666; {{roundy}}: 10px; border: 3px solid #CC0000"
[[File:Ash Brock Team Rocket.png|thumb|230px|left|Ash and Brock imitating James]]
|- align=center
[[File:Misty Duplica Team Rocket.png|thumb|230px|Misty and Duplica imitating Jessie]]
! style="{{roundyleft}}: 5px;" | Japanese
The motto has been ripped off repeatedly by Ash and {{ashfr}} during the series. The first time it was done was in ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]'', in which Ash, Misty, and Brock entered the house where Team Rocket was by breaking the windows and by saying the first lines of the motto. In ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]'', Ash, Misty, and Brock, along with [[Duplica]], put on Team Rocket uniforms and mocked the original motto, with Duplica severely angering the two by saying "ignite" instead of "unite". In ''[[EP048|Holy Matrimony!]]'', [[James's parents]] revealed that they weren't dead by saying the lines "Prepare for trouble!" and "Yes dear, and make it double!".
! style="{{roundy}}: 5px;" | Translation
! style="{{roundyright}}: 5px;" | English
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| || || '''Cassidy:''' Prepare for trouble...
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| || || '''Butch:''' ...and make it double!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| || || '''Cassidy:''' To infect the world with devastation!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| || || '''Butch:''' To blight all people in every nation!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| || || '''Cassidy:''' To denounce the goodness of truth and love!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| || || '''Butch:''' To extend our wrath to the stars above!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| || || '''Cassidy:''' Cassidy!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| || || '''Butch:''' And Butch, of course!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| || || '''Cassidy:''' We're Team Rocket, circling Earth all day and all night!
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| || || '''Butch:''' Surrender to us now or you will surely lose the fight!
|}{{-}}


====Sinnoh motto====
The director [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] used a motto to introduce himself — "Prepare for trouble! No stunt double!" — with Jessie saying, "Wait a second, aren't those ''our'' lines?" after the first two lines.
This is the version used in ''[[DP065|Sleight of Sand]]''. Because of some of the lines included, it was probably composed especially for whenever the two Team Rocket groups crossed paths.


:'''Cassidy:''' A shrieking whine! A blast from the past!
In ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'' when Ash revealed that he was the one in the Mr. Mime costume, the Team Rocket background music was playing. The motto was mockingly mimicked again in ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue!]]''. In ''[[EP264|The Mother Of All Battles!]]'', the [[Pokémon Poacher Brothers]] introduced themselves to Ash and the gang in a Team Rocket-style motto. However, there was no background music like in the Rocket's introduction; instead, they only said their names with a big "B" behind them. But even though it was different, Jessie stated that they were just imitating them. Much later, the DP motto was mocked in ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis]]'' and ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''. Like the many times before, the trio was angered.
:'''Butch:''' Spinning like a {{m|Gyro Ball}} and moving fast!
:'''Cassidy:''' To the moon...
:'''Butch:''' ...And beyond...
:'''Both:''' ...What a blast!
:'''Cassidy:''' Administering justice with lightning speed!
:'''Butch:''' Bashing the bad guys, should we feel the need.
:'''Cassidy:''' So here's a newsflash from across the wire...
:'''Butch:''' The real Team Rocket is now on fire!
:'''Cassidy:''' Cassidy!
:'''Butch:''' And it's Butch!
:'''Shuckle:''' Shuck-uckle!
:'''Cassidy:''' Teaching the losers a thing or two...
:'''Butch:''' ...The true Team Rocket...
:'''Both:''' Us! Not you!


===Ripoffs===
In ''[[XY010|Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!]]'', {{an|Bonnie}} and {{an|Serena}} imitated the motto, angering them once again.
[[File:Ash Brock TR.png|thumb|left|Copycats...]]
[[File:Misty Duplica TR.png|thumb|right|...Ditto these two.]]
The motto has been ripped off repeatedly by Ash and his friends during the series. The first time it was done was in ''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]'', where Ash, Misty and Brock entered the house where Team Rocket was by breaking the windows and by saying the first lines of the motto. In ''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]'', Ash, Misty, and Brock, along with [[Duplica]], put on Team Rocket uniforms and mocked the original motto, with Duplica severely angering the two by saying "ignite" instead of "unite". [[James's parents]] revealed that they weren't dead by saying the lines "Prepare for trouble!" and "Yes dear, and make it double!".  


The director [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] used a motto to introduce himself -- "Prepare for trouble! No stunt double!" -- with Jessie saying, "Um, excuse me, sir, but aren't those ''our'' lines?" after the first two lines.  
In ''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]'', the [[Mirror World]]'s version of [[Mirror Team Rocket|Team Rocket]] performed their own motto, reflecting their heroic characteristics.


In ''[[EP064|It's Mr. Mime Time]]'' when Ash revealed that he was the one in the Mr. Mime costume the Team Rocket background music was playing. The motto was mockingly mimicked again in ''[[EP126|The Chikorita Rescue!]]''. In ''[[EP264|The Mother Of All Battles!]]'', the [[Pokémon Poacher Brothers]] introduced themselves to Ash and the gang in a Team Rocket-style motto. However, there was no background music like in the Rocket's introduction, they only said their names with a big "B" behind them, but even though it was different, Jessie stated that they were just imitating them. Much later, the DP motto was mocked in ''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis]]'' and ''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''. Like the many times before, the trio was angered.
In ''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]'', [[Chrysa]] and [[Ren]] performed the motto as members of "Team Cerise" in Ash and [[Goh]]'s combined nightmare caused by a {{p|Darkrai}}.
{{Left clear}}
{{left clear}}


====''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''====
====''[[EP021|Bye Bye Butterfree]]''====
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====''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]''====
====''[[EP037|Ditto's Mysterious Mansion]]''====
So far, this is the only episode of the series to show Ash and his friends actually completely doing the whole original motto.  
This is the only episode of the series to show Ash and {{ashfr}} doing the complete original motto.


:'''Ash:''' Prepare for trouble!
:'''Ash:''' Prepare for trouble!
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:'''Pikachu:''' Pika, Pika!
:'''Pikachu:''' Pika, Pika!


====Schpielbunk's motto====
====''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quacktion!]]''====
In the episode ''[[EP069|Lights, Camera, Quacktion!]]'' the director [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] introduces himself with a motto which is very similar to that of Team Rocket.
The director [[Cleavon Schpielbunk]] introduces himself with a motto which is very similar to that of Team Rocket.


:Prepare for trouble! No stunt double!
:'''Cleavon:''' Prepare for trouble! No stunt double!
:To protect the movies from devastation!
:'''Jessie:''' Wait a second, aren't those our lines?
:'''Cleavon:''' To protect the movies from devastation!
:To restore spectacle and imagination!
:To restore spectacle and imagination!
:To make great epics of hate and love!
:To make great epics of hate and love!
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:'''Ash:''' Maybe you think I'm a little too brash. But the master is here and my name is Ash!
:'''Ash:''' Maybe you think I'm a little too brash. But the master is here and my name is Ash!
:'''Pikachu:''' Pikachu!
:'''Pikachu:''' Pikachu!
:'''Ash:''' My Pokémon team is faster than light! Surrender now or you're in for a fight!
:'''Ash:''' My Pokémon team is faster than light! Surrender now, or you're in for a fight!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth! That's right!
:'''Meowth:''' Meowth! That's right!


====''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis]]''====
====''[[DP044|Mass Hip-Po-Sis]]''====
:'''Dawn (''really angry''):''' Get ready for trouble!
:'''Dawn (''really angry''):''' Get ready for trouble!
:'''Pikachu (''really angry''):''' Pika!
:'''Pikachu (''really angry''):''' Pika!
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====''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''====
====''[[DP056|The Keystone Pops!]]''====
:'''Ash:''' Listen, is that bad guy talk I hear?
:'''Ash:''' Listen, is that bad guy talk I hear?
:'''Dawn:''' It speaks to me loud and clear!
:'''Dawn:''' It speaks to me loud and clear!
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:'''Brock:''' In your ear!
:'''Brock:''' In your ear!
:'''Jessie (''interrupting them''):''' It's that kind of imitation they invented lawsuits for!
:'''Jessie (''interrupting them''):''' It's that kind of imitation they invented lawsuits for!
:'''Dawn:''' Chill out! We couldn't care less!
:'''Dawn:''' Chill out! We couldn't care less about you!
:'''Ash:''' We're looking for Spiritomb!
:'''Ash:''' We're looking for Spiritomb!


===Blasting off===
====''[[XY010|Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!]]''====
[[Image:Blast off.png|thumb|Blasting off]]
:'''Bonnie:''' Prepare for trouble, I'd say you bad people have finally met your match!
When defeated, and sent flying off due to a Pokémon's attack (usually {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunderbolt}}) or a malfunction in their mech, Jessie, James, and Meowth usually cry, {{tt|「やな感じ！」|”Yana kanji!”}} ("What a bad feeling!") in the original, which became "Team Rocket's blasting off again!" (4Kids dub) or "We're blasting off again!" (TPCi dub) before disappearing into the distance with a star. This usually happens only once each episode, but there have been many occasions in which it has happened multiple times, especially in ''[[DP043|Malice In Wonderland!]]'', where they are shown blasting off four times on screen, and heard to blast off many more times offscreen. Another occurrence when they blasted off more than once was in ''[[DP117|Noodles! Roamin' Off!]]'', but this could be because they blasted off once very early in the episode, followed by another blast off later, and a final blast off. Another reason could be because the episode focused on Team Rocket. In ''[[DP139|A Faux Oak Finish!]]'', James blasted off by himself. Butch and Cassidy have also "blasted off"; however, James noted once that he, Jessie, and Meowth had copyrighted it in ''[[AG159|Off The Unbeaten Path]]''.
:'''Serena:''' And make it a double-crook catch! To protect the world from — !
Team Rocket didn't blast off after ''[[DP191|Memories are Made of Bliss!]]'' until ''[[BW029|Cottonee in Love!]]'', but from then onwards, they have blasted off every episode. However, there hasn't been yet a blast off in Unova which wasn't against their will and involved pain, as they have always blasted off with jetpacks. They also don't scream their infamous quote, " We're blasting off again! " for the aforementioned reason.
:'''Jessie (''interrupting them''):''' Twerp thieves!
:'''James:''' Copyright infringment! Get away from {{an|Professor Sycamore|him}}!
:'''Serena:''' You let us go now, or you're gonna wish you had!
 
====''[[XY037|The Cave of Mirrors!]]''====
:'''Jessie:''' What's with this place?!
:'''Mirror Jessie:''' "What's with this place?" is compassion and right!
:'''Mirror James:''' And goodness and caring with mercy and light!
:'''Mirror Meowth:''' Heroes of Justice, that's right!
:'''Mirror Wobbuffet''': Wobbuffet!
:'''Team Rocket:''' Oh, no!
:'''Wobbuffet:''' Wobbuffet!
:'''Mirror Jessie and James:''' Team Rocket, good night!
 
====''[[JN074|Nightfall? Nightmares!]]''====
:'''Chrysa:''' Prepare for trouble with a well-researched flare!
:'''Ren:''' And make it double, the facts are all there!
:'''Chrysa:''' To protect the world from devastation!
:'''Ren:''' To unite all people within our nation!
:'''Chrysa:''' To denounce the evils of truth and love!
:'''Ren:''' To extend our reach to the stars above!
:'''Chrysa:''' Chrysa!
:'''Ren:''' And Ren!
:'''Chrysa:''' Team Cerise blasts off at the speed of light!
:'''Ren:''' Surrender now, or prepare for a logical fight!
:'''Yamper:''' Yamper!
:'''Mimey:''' Mime mime mime mime!


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
In the Pokémon Adventures manga, the "Rocket" in Team Rocket is apparently their motto, which is an acronym for:
===Pokémon Adventures===
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], the "Rocket" in Team Rocket is apparently their motto, which is an acronym for:


:'''R'''aid
:'''R'''aid
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:'''C'''ity
:'''C'''ity
:'''K'''nock out
:'''K'''nock out
:'''E'''vil  
:'''E'''vil
:'''T'''usks
:'''T'''usks


==Trivia==  
When translated from Japanese, this motto means, "Attack cities one after another!! Devastate them!! We are the fangs of evil!!"
* The [[Team Rocket's mottos#Battle Frontier|motto used during the Battle Frontier]] is rather unique since it was said [[AG132|once]] during the ''[[Pokémon: Advanced Battle]]'' season, and [[DP002|once]] during the ''[[Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl]]'' season.
 
* In every single one of [[Butch]]'s appearances in the [[original series]], he was the one who said the line "Prepare for trouble!", which is usually said by the female character. In ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', Butch said along with [[Cassidy]] "Prepare for trouble and make it double!". In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'' he was the one who begun the motto showdown by saying "Then prepare for trouble!". In ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'' he said alone "Prepare for trouble and make it double!". In ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History!]]'' he said "Prepare for trouble, you got that right!". The last time he did this was in ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'', where he said "It's time to prepare for trouble!". In [[Pokémon Chronicles]] the motto was said like [[Jessie]] and [[James]] say it.
==In the games==
* The original motto was used in a commercial for {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} in the United States, although without Jessie and James's names or the line "Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light."
===In the core series===
* In the Unova motto Jessie likens herself to {{p|Reshiram}} with the words "white" and "fiery", while James likens himself to {{p|Zekrom}} with "black" and "thunderous".
During their appearances in {{game|Yellow}}, Jessie and James use parts of their original Kanto motto in their dialogue. They never recite the whole thing, however. They say ''"Surrender now or prepare to fight!"'' before their battle at [[Mt. Moon]], and ''"So render yourself invisible, or prepare to fight!"'' before their battle at [[Pokémon Tower]]. Upon being defeated at Mt. Moon, they say ''"Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!"''.
* In the [[Pokémon in Portugal|European Portuguese dub]] the expression "Preparar para azar!", the Portuguese equivalent to "Prepare for trouble!" (which literally translated is "Prepare for bad luck!") is still used in recent episodes as a Team Rocket's catchphrase.  
 
**However, aside from the motto from ''[[A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine!]]'', it was only used once in a motto, in ''[[Mastering Current Events!]]''.  
In {{LGPE}}, they do not quote their motto.
***Strangely, it was James who used the expression, not Jessie.  
 
===In the spin-off games===
====Pokémon Masters EX====
In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], {{mas|Jessie}}, {{mas|James}}, {{MTR}}, and the {{player}} recite the original motto during the limited-time event Double Trouble and the follow-up event Blasting Off Again.
 
====Pokémon Zany Cards====
In [[Pokémon Zany Cards]], Jessie and James recite their motto from the [[original series]], at the start of the match against them. However, Meowth does not appear at this point, so the phrase "Meowth, that's right!" is not said.
 
==Trivia==
* Since the middle of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'', every motto has its own unique animation.
** Also during ''Pokémon the Series: Black & White'', it changed several times due to Team Rocket's constant role changes.
* The original motto has been performed at least once in every [[series]] to date.
* The motto used during the [[S06|Battle Frontier saga]] is rather unique since it was also used once, in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', during the [[S10|Pokémon: Diamond & Pearl]] season.
** It was also used in the [[DP001|first episode]] in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'', but it wasn't completed.
* In every one of [[Butch]]'s appearances in the [[original series]]' English [[dub]], he was the one who said the opening line "Prepare for trouble!", which is usually said by the female character. In ''[[EP057|The Breeding Center Secret]]'', Butch, along with [[Cassidy]], said "Prepare for trouble and make it double!". In ''[[EP086|Pikachu Re-Volts]]'', he was the one who began the motto showdown by saying "Then prepare for trouble!". In ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'', he said alone "Prepare for trouble and make it double!". In ''[[EP220|The Mystery is History!]]'', he said "Prepare for trouble, you got that right!". The last time he did this was in ''[[EP221|A Parent Trapped!]]'', in which he said "It's time to prepare for trouble!". In [[Pokémon Chronicles]], the motto was dubbed with the Cassidy saying the first line like how it is was in Japanese.
* In the Sinnoh motto, Jessie's section of "A rose by any other name is just as sweet" alludes to Act II Scene II Shakespeare's ''{{wp|Romeo and Juliet}}'', in which Juliet argues:
<blockquote>
<u>What's in a name? that which we call a rose</u><br/>
<u>By any other name would smell as sweet</u>;<br/>
</blockquote>
: This is a {{wp|A rose by any other name would smell as sweet|commonly quoted phrase}} meaning that the names of things do not matter, only what the thing is. This quote is also the origin of the title for ''[[XY026|A Battle by Any Other Name!]]''.
* In the Unova motto, Jessie likens herself to {{p|Reshiram}} with the words "white" and "fiery", while James likens himself to {{p|Zekrom}} with "black" and "thunderous".
* The first two lines of the motto were mentioned and said by the Fortune Teller as a warning in an episode of ''Kirby: Right Back at Ya!'', a show that was also dubbed by 4Kids Entertainment (and also based on a Nintendo franchise). The episode the Fortune Teller appeared in was "The Fofa Factor".
* In the {{pmin|Finland|Finnish}} dub, the original motto was different than usual in Team Rocket's first two appearances (''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' and ''[[EP003|Ash Catches a Pokémon]]''), where it was translated directly from English without rhyming. The rhyming motto was used for the first time in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]''.
* In the {{pmin|Portugal|European Portuguese}} dub, the expression "Preparar para azar!", the Portuguese equivalent to "Prepare for trouble!" (which literally translated is "Prepare for bad luck!") is still used in recent episodes as a Team Rocket's catchphrase, even during some mottos.
* In the [[Pokémon in South Korea|Korean]] dub of ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'', the expressions "{{tt|화안류오 수월폐화|花顔柳腰 羞月閉花}}", "{{tt|비룡승운 영자삽상|飛竜乗雲 英姿颯爽}}", and "{{tt|일련탁생 연대책임|一蓮托生　連帯責任}}", which are direct {{wp|hanja}} to {{wp|hangul}} translations of the Japanese motto, are given explanations at the bottom of the screen due to the difficulty in understanding these phrases.
* In the {{pmin|Russia}}n dub, the original motto has three variants of translation due to the changes in dubbing companies during the [[original series]], ''[[Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire]]'', and ''Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl''.
* Toward the end of the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game: Trainer Video]], the original motto is recited by various kids. It omits "Prepare for trouble; Make it double," and Meowth's name, and the kids make various mistakes before correcting themselves.
* In the {{pmin|Latin America|Latin American Spanish}} dub, starting from the second season, James would often replace the line "Hasta las estrellas" (the translation for "to the stars above") with random places, most of the time citing places or cities from Latin American locations. The line of "Surrender now or prepare to fight!" would also be replaced by lines of songs from various Latin American performers.
* In the {{pmin|Italy|Italian}} dub, the motto used during ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' debuted directly in the [[DP001|first episode]] of that series, and in its full version in the [[DP002|next episode]], instead of using the motto from the Battle Frontier saga.
 
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Latest revision as of 12:06, 31 January 2025

Team Rocket at the end of their motto in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

The Team Rocket motto (Japanese: ロケット団の名乗り Rocket Gang's self-introduction) is a motto that Team Rocket members often recite or live by.

Jessie, James, and Meowth

In the animated series, Jessie, James, and Meowth have several mottos, saying one of them in nearly every episode when they reveal themselves to Ash and his friends. Early on, they had an irresistible urge to say it whenever hearing the word "trouble", but this seemingly is no longer the case. This motto would usually be said by all members of the trio, but when one of them is not present, another member takes their line.

Original series

Team Rocket at the end of their motto in the original series

The original motto was used from Pokémon Emergency! to From Brags to Riches. The original background music was used until the end of the original series. The new music debuted in Get the Show on the Road!.

Japanese Translation English
ムサシ: なんだかんだと聞かれたら Musashi: If you ask us this or that... Jessie: Prepare for trouble!
コジロウ: 答えてあげるのが世の情け Kojirō: The pity of the world is what responds! James: Make it double!
ムサシ: 世界の破壊を防ぐため Musashi: To prevent the destruction of the world! Jessie: To protect the world from devastation!
コジロウ: 世界の平和を守るため Kojirō: To protect the peace of the world! James: To unite all peoples within our nation!
ムサシ: 愛と真実の悪をつらぬく Musashi: To stand by the evils of love and truth! Jessie: To denounce the evils of truth and love!
コジロウ: ラブリー・チャーミーな敵役 Kojirō: The lovely, charmy villains! James: To extend our reach to the stars above!
ムサシ: ムサシ Musashi: Musashi! Jessie: Jessie!
コジロウ: コジロウ Kojirō: Kojirō! James: James!
ムサシ: 銀河をかけるロケット団の二人には…… Musashi: The pair from Team Rocket soars through the galaxy! Jessie: Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!
コジロウ: ホワイトホール、白い明日が待ってるぜ Kojirō: A white hole, a white tomorrow awaits us! James: Surrender now, or prepare to fight!
ニャース: にゃんてにゃ Nyarth: Something like that! Meowth: Meowth! That's right!

Note that the lines "To denounce the evils of truth and love!" and "To extend our reach to the stars above!" were often said by both Jessie and James in the first season. In many later episodes, starting from Fit To Be Tide, James said "fight, fight, fight" instead of just the singular "fight" at the end of his last line. Wobbuffet also began saying his name at the end of the motto in Tunnel Vision, and has done so in most episodes since. There were many occasions in which the trio would use a radio or something similar to play the background music.

Since the episode Team Rocket was introduced in, the duo has been rhyming "prepare for trouble" and "make it double" phrases. Also, in almost all episodes after the Orange League, they tend to alter the first two sentences to match the current situation. An example from ZigZag Zangoose!, in which Jessie was training Seviper and Meowth filled in for her, is:

Meowth: Prepare for trouble, here in the wood...
James: ...and make it double like you know that you should!

This version of the motto was used in commercials for Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen with each line being said by different children, omitting the parts at which Jessie, James and Meowth say their own names and the line "Team Rocket, blasting off at the speed of light." This motto was also adapted into the songs Team Rocket Forever and Double Trouble.

Team Rocket used this motto in A Lean Mean Team Rocket Machine, as a return to their "hip and cool" ways, done by only Jessie, James, and Meowth, without the usual ending additions of Wobbuffet and Mime Jr.

This motto was also used in Alola, Kanto!, where Team Rocket had followed Ash and his classmates to Kanto during their extracurricular activity.

Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

Team Rocket at the end of their motto in Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire

During the Battle Frontier saga, Jessie, James, and Meowth changed their motto. This motto was used from The Scheme Team to Two Degrees of Separation!.

Japanese Translation English
ムサシ: なんだかんだと声がする Musashi: There is a voice saying something. Jessie: Prepare for trouble from the skies!
コジロウ: 地平線の彼方から Kojirō: From beyond the horizon... James: From beyond the stars, a nasty surprise!
ムサシ: ビッグバンの彼方から Musashi: From beyond the big bang... Jessie: An evil as old as the galaxy...
コジロウ: 我らを呼んでる声がする Kojirō: A voice is calling us! James: ...sent here to fulfill our destiny!
ニャース: お待たせにゃ Nyarth: Sorry to keep you waiting! Meowth: Plus, there's me!
ムサシ: 健気に咲いた悪の花 Musashi: Evil flowers who have courageously bloomed! Jessie: To denounce the evils of truth and love!
コジロウ: ハードでスイートな敵役 Kojirō: In the role of the villains who are hard and sweet! James: To extend our reach to the stars above!
ムサシ: ムサシ Musashi: Musashi! Jessie: Jessie!
コジロウ: コジロウ Kojirō: Kojirō! James: And James!
ニャース: ニャースでニャース Nyarth: And Nyarth! Meowth: And Meowth are the names!
ムサシ: ロケット団のあるところ Musashi: The place where Team Rocket is Jessie: Anywhere there's peace in the universe...
コジロウ: 世界は Kojirō: The world- James: ...Team Rocket...
ニャース: 宇宙は Nyarth: The universe- Meowth: ...Will be there...
All: 君を待っている All: Awaits you! All: To make everything worse!
ソーナンス: ソーナンス！ Sonans: Sōnansu! Wobbuffet: Wobbuffet!

Since the first episode, they have adapted their traditional rhyming phrases "Prepare for trouble" and "Make it double" into the motto, thereby restoring the first two lines of the original motto. James's Chimecho and Mime Jr. also contribute their names at the end of the motto in most episodes they appear in.

Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

Team Rocket at the end of their motto in Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl

In Sinnoh, the trio changed to a new motto yet again. This motto was used from When Pokémon Worlds Collide! to Bucking the Treasure Trend!.

Japanese Translation English
ムサシ: なんだかんだの声を聞き Musashi: We hear voices saying this and that... Jessie: Listen, is that a voice I hear?
コジロウ: 光の速さでやってきた Kojirō: We come along in a swift current of light... James: It's speaking to me loud and clear.
ムサシ: 風よ Musashi: The wind! Jessie: On the wind!
コジロウ: 大地よ Kojirō: The land! James: Past the stars!
ニャース: 大空よ Nyarth: The sky! Meowth: In your ear!
ムサシ: 世界に届けよう　デンジャラス Musashi: The danger we will deliver to the world! Jessie: Bringing chaos at a breakneck pace.
コジロウ: 宇宙に伝えよう　クライシス Kojirō: The crisis we will convey to the universe! James: Dashing hope, putting fear in its place.
ムサシ: 天使か悪魔か　その名を呼べば Musashi: Whether angels or demons, if you call the name, Jessie: A rose by any other name is just as sweet.
コジロウ: 誰もが震える魅惑の響き Kojirō: The captivating echo that shakes everyone... James: When everything's worse, our work is complete.
ムサシ: ムサシ Musashi: Musashi! Jessie: Jessie!
コジロウ: コジロウ Kojirō: Kojirō James: And it's James!
ニャース: ニャースでニャース Nyarth: And Nyarth! Meowth: And Meowth, now that's a name!
ムサシ: 時代の主役はあたしたち Musashi: The stars of the era are us! Jessie: Putting the do-gooders in their place...
コジロウ: 我らは無敵の Kojirō: We are the invincible... James: ...we're Team Rocket...
All: ロケット団 All: Team Rocket! All: ...in your face!
ソーナンス: ソーナンス Sonans: Sōnansu! Wobbuffet: Wobbuffet!

In the dub, they often replace the first two lines with

Jessie: Listen, is that a twerpish voice I hear?
James: It's shrieking to me loud and clear.
Jessie: Listen, is that a pitiful head of a Pokécenter I hear?
James: It whines to me loud and clear.

or something similar. As in Battle Frontier, Mime Jr. contributes its name after Wobbuffet.

It is notable that the Sinnoh motto is modified more often even in the Japanese version.

Pokémon the Series: Black & White

Best Wishes! and Best Wishes! Season 2

Team Rocket at the end of their motto in Pokémon the Series: Black & White

In Unova, the trio changed to a new motto yet again. This motto was used from Enter Iris and Axew! to A Restoration Confrontation! Part 1.

Japanese Translation English
ムサシ: 「＊」と聞かれたら Musashi: If we were asked "*" Jessie: "Again" is the question, so twerpish indeed!
コジロウ: 答えてあげよう明日のため Kojirō: We will answer for the sake of tomorrow! James: The answer to come as we feel the need!
ムサシ: フューチャー 白い未来は悪の色 Musashi: Future! A white future reflects the color of evil! Jessie: Bringing the blinding white light of evil into the future!
コジロウ: ユニバース 黒い世界に正義の鉄槌 Kojirō: Universe! The hammer of justice in a black world! James: Thrusting the hammer of justice down onto the black darkness of the universe!
ニャース: 我らこの地にその名を記す Nyarth: Our names will be remembered in this place! Meowth: And carving our names in the Rock of Eternity!
ムサシ: 情熱の破壊者 ムサシ! Musashi: Destroyer of passion, Musashi! Jessie: The fiery destroyer, Jessie!
コジロウ: 暗黒の純情 コジロウ! Kojirō: Pure heart of darkness, Kojirō! James: And with thunderous emotion, I am James!
ニャース: 無限の知性 ニャース! Nyarth: Infinite intelligence, Nyarth! Meowth: Wisest of the wise, Meowth!
All: さあ集え! ロケット団の名のもとに! All: Come gather! Under the name of Team Rocket! All: Now gather, under the name of Team Rocket!

"*" denotes the phrase Jessie copies when they are about to announce their motto.

Best Wishes! Season 2: Episode N and Best Wishes! Season 2: Decolora Adventure!

Team Rocket at the end of their motto in Pokémon the Series: Black & White Season 2

In New Places... Familiar Faces!, Jessie, James and Meowth reverted to their original motto with some slight alterations, after having failed in their latest operation and making a brief retreat back to Kanto. Starting in Adventures in Unova and Beyond, the motto is altered to the situation.

Japanese Translation English
ムサシ: なんだかんだと聞かれたら Musashi: If you ask us this or that... Jessie: Prepare for trouble, you know the drill!
コジロウ: 答えてあげるのが世の情け Kojirō: The pity of the world is what responds! James: And make it double, you'll get your fill!
ムサシ: 世界の破壊を防ぐため Musashi: To prevent the destruction of the world! Jessie: To protect the world from devastation!
コジロウ: 世界の平和を守るため Kojirō: To protect the peace of the world! James: To unite the people within our nation!
ムサシ: 愛と真実の悪をつらぬく Musashi: To stand by the evils of love and truth! Jessie: To denounce the evils of truth and love!
コジロウ: ラブリー・チャーミーな敵役 Kojirō: The lovely, charmy villains! James: To extend our reach to the stars above!
ムサシ: ムサシ Musashi: Musashi! Jessie: It's Jessie!
コジロウ: コジロウ Kojirō: Kojirō! James: And it's James!
ムサシ: 銀河をかけるロケット団の二人には…… Musashi: The pair from Team Rocket soars through the galaxy! Jessie: Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!
コジロウ: ホワイトホール、白い明日が待ってるぜ Kojirō: A white hole, a white tomorrow awaits us! James: Surrender now, or prepare to fight!
ニャース: にゃんてにゃ Nyarth: Something like that! Meowth: Meowth! That's right!

Pokémon the Series: XY

Team Rocket at the end of their motto in Pokémon the Series: XY

Just like in Adventures in Unova and Beyond, Jessie, James, and Meowth still use their motto from the original series, but it is altered to the situation at hand in the episode.

Japanese Translation English
ムサシ: なんだかんだと聞かれたら Musashi: If you ask us this or that... Jessie: Prepare for trouble!
コジロウ: 答えてあげるのが世の情け Kojirō: The pity of the world is what responds! James: And make it double!
ムサシ: 世界の破壊を防ぐため Musashi: To prevent the destruction of the world! Jessie: To protect the world from devastation!
コジロウ: 世界の平和を守るため Kojirō: To protect the peace of the world! James: To unite all people within our nation!
ムサシ: 愛と真実の悪をつらぬく Musashi: To stand by the evils of love and truth! Jessie: To denounce the evils of truth and love!
コジロウ: ラブリー・チャーミーな敵役 Kojirō: The lovely, charmy villains! James: To extend our reach to the stars above!
ムサシ: ムサシ Musashi: Musashi! Jessie: It's Jessie!
コジロウ: コジロウ Kojirō: Kojirō! James: And James!
ムサシ: 銀河をかけるロケット団の二人には…… Musashi: The pair from Team Rocket soars through the galaxy! Jessie: Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!
コジロウ: ホワイトホール、白い明日が待ってるぜ Kojirō: A white hole, a white tomorrow awaits us! James: Surrender now, or prepare to fight!
ニャース: にゃんてにゃ Nyarth: Something like that! Meowth: Meowth! That's right!

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

Team Rocket at the beginning of their motto in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon
Team Rocket at the end of their motto in Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon

In Alola, the trio once again changed to a new motto, which debuted in Loading the Dex!. The Japanese version of the Alolan motto is based on a series of yojijukugo, a type of Japanese proverb made up of four kanji. In English, the motto is very similar to the Unovan one.

Japanese Translation English
ムサシ: 「＊」と言われたら Musashi: If asked, "*" Jessie: Did someone ask something? We're here to find out!
コジロウ: 聞かせてあげよう　我らが名を Kojirō: We shall tell you our names James: Noble answers are what we're all about!
ムサシ: 花顔柳腰　羞月閉花 Musashi: A flower's face and a willow's waist, makes the moon abashed and flowers wilt Jessie: The beauty so radiant, the flowers and moon hide in shame.
ムサシ: 儚きこの世に咲く一輪の悪の花 Musashi: A single flower of evil blooming in this fleeting world Jessie: A single flower of evil in this fleeting world:
ムサシ: ムサシ！ Musashi: Musashi! Jessie: Jessie!
コジロウ: 飛竜乗雲　英姿颯爽 Kojirō: An exquisite talent and the perfect gentleman James: The nobly heroic man of our times!
コジロウ: 切なきこの世に一矢報いる悪の使徒 Kojirō: A disciple of evil fighting back against this tragic world James: The master of darkness fighting back against a tragic world!
コジロウ: コジロウ！ Kojirō: Kojirō! James: It's James.
ニャース: 一蓮托生　連帯責任 Nyarth: Walking the same path, the deeds of one are the deeds of all Meowth: It's all for one and one for all!
ニャース: 親しき仲にも小判輝く悪の星 Nyarth: Even among friends, the star of evil shining like gold Meowth: A glittering dark star that always shines bright!
ニャース: ニャースでニャース！ Nyarth: Nyarth! Meowth: Dig it, while Meowth takes flight!
ムサシ、コジロウ: ロケット団　参上！ Musashi, Kojirō: We are Team Rocket! Jessie, James: Team Rocket, let's fight!
ニャース: なのニャ！ Nyarth: We are! Meowth: That's right!
ソーナンス: ソ～ナンス！ Sonans: Sōnansu! Wobbuffet: Wobbuffet!

"*" denotes the phrase Jessie copies when they are about to announce their motto.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

As in Pokémon the Series: XY, Jessie, James and Meowth use their motto from the original series.

Japanese Translation English
ムサシ: なんだかんだと聞かれたら Musashi: If you ask us this or that... Jessie: Prepare for trouble!
コジロウ: 答えてあげるが世の情け Kojirō: The pity of the world is what responds! James: And make it double!
ムサシ: 世界の破壊を防ぐため Musashi: To prevent the destruction of the world! Jessie: To protect the world from devastation!
コジロウ: 世界の平和を守るため Kojirō: To protect the peace of the world! James: To unite all people within our nation!
ムサシ: 愛と真実の悪を貫く Musashi: To stand by the evils of love and truth! Jessie: To denounce the evils of truth and love!
コジロウ: ラブリーチャーミーな敵役 Kojirō: The lovely, charmy villains! James: To extend our reach to the stars above!
ムサシ: ムサシ Musashi: Musashi! Jessie: Jessie!
コジロウ: コジロウ Kojirō: Kojirō! James: And James!
ムサシ: 銀河を駆けるロケット団の２人には Musashi: The pair from Team Rocket soars through the galaxy! Jessie: Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!
コジロウ: ホワイトホール　白い明日が待ってるぜ Kojirō: A white hole, a white tomorrow awaits us! James: Surrender now or prepare for a fight!
ニャース: ニャーンてな！ Nyarth: Something like that! Meowth: Meowth! That's right!
ソーナンス: ソーナンス！ Sonans: Sōnansu! Wobbuffet: Wobbuffet!

Variations

There have been many variations of the Team Rocket motto. For a full list of variations, see Team Rocket motto variations.

Meowth filling in for Jessie or James

This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Missing lines for many of the variations

On many occasions, because Jessie or James weren't around, Meowth would fill their missing lines.

This first happened in Island of Giant Pokémon, when Meowth, along with Ekans and Koffing, were separated from Jessie and James. When they discover Ash's Pikachu, Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, who were separated from their Trainer as well, Meowth attempted to recite the motto but failed because Jessie and James weren't around.

In The Stun Spore Detour, where Meowth and James were following Misty to get some salveyo weed to heal Jessie from an attack by a wild Vileplume's Stun Spore.

It happened again in ZigZag Zangoose!, in which Jessie was training Seviper, and James, Meowth, and Wobbuffet tried to steal Ash's Pikachu.

Later, in That's Just Swellow, Jessie and Meowth tried to steal the losing flying Pokémon almost at the end of the Contest, and because James was still participating on it, Meowth and Jessie said the motto all by themselves.

In The Saffron Con, meanwhile Jessie was at an operation room, Meowth and James tried to steal some Pokémon. When Ash and his friend saw them, they said a special motto.

Also, in Off the Unbeaten Path, while James was participating in the Pokémon Orienteering Contest, Jessie and Meowth tried to steal the prize and some Pokémon. When they were spotted by his friends, they said their motto. Meanwhile, they were saying that Ash and his friends saved the Pokémon and the prize, leaving Jessie and Meowth really angry.

In Bonnie for the Defense!, Jessie and Meowth said the motto together, surprising Ash and his friends while they were escorting a lost Lapras back to the ocean. James's absence was later explained by him being waiting further ahead, ready to catch the group off-guard in case they got away.

ZigZag Zangoose!

Jessie was training Seviper, and James, Meowth and Wobbuffet tried to steal Ash's Pikachu, and Meowth and James recite the motto.

Meowth: "Prepare for trouble," I've always wanted to say!
James: Huh?
Meowth: Just do it like you always do, you gotta end in a rhyme.
James: What?
Meowth: Oh, come on, I'm Jessie! Prepare for trouble here in the wood!
James: Make it double like you know that you should!
Meowth: To protect the world from devastation!
James: To unite all peoples within our nation!
Meowth: To denounce the evils of truth and love!
James: To extend our reach to the stars above!
Meowth: Meowth!
James: And James!
Meowth: Team Rocket, blasts off at the speed of light!
James: Surrender now or prepare to fight, fight, fight!
Wobbuffet: Wobbuffet!

That's Just Swellow

Jessie and Meowth tried to steal the losing flying Pokémon almost at the end of the Contest, and because James was still participating on it, Meowth and Jessie said the motto all by themselves.

Jessie: Prepare for trouble as we steal then split!
Meowth: Make it double as we get away with it!
Jessie: To protect the world from devastation!
Meowth: To unite all peoples within our nation!
Jessie: To denounce the evils of truth and love!
Meowth: To extend our reach to the stars above!
Jessie: Jessie!
Meowth: And Meowth!
Jessie: Team Rocket blasts off at the speed of light!
Meowth: So surrender now or prepare to fight!
Wobbuffet: Wobba...hic!

The Saffron Con

Jessie was at a contest, so James and Meowth had to say the motto, and steal Ash's Pikachu and other Pokémon again.

Meowth: Prepare for trouble, cause we're stealing Pokémon and having a ball!
James: Make it double, that's all!
Meowth: Evil as old as the galaxy!
James: Sent here to fulfill our destiny!
Meowth: Just look at me!
James: To denounce the evils of truth and love and extend our reach to the stars above! I'm James!
Meowth: And I'm Meowth!
James: Whenever there's peace in the universe, Team Rocket!
Meowth: Will be there!
Both: To make everything worse!

Butch and Cassidy

Butch and Cassidy at the end of their original series motto

Butch and Cassidy also have a set of mottos, which are similar to Jessie and James's mottos. In The Breeding Center Secret, it is implied to be based on Jessie and James's motto, though in Pikachu Re-Volts, they state that theirs is actually the correct version. During Pokémon Chronicles, they add "(now) here's our mission, so ya better listen!" after Butch's first line of their version of the "original" motto. Like Meowth and Wobbuffet, Cassidy's Raticate appears at the end. Apparently, they have switched to a new motto, which is itself similar to Jessie and James's Sinnoh motto, with Butch's Shuckle appearing instead of Cassidy's Raticate.

Original motto

Japanese Translation English
ヤマト：何だかんだと聞かれたら Yamato: If you ask us this or that... Cassidy: Prepare for trouble...
コサブロウ：答えないのが普通だが Kosaburou: We usually don't respond Butch: ...and make it double!
二人：まあ特別に答えてやろう Both: But we'll make an exception this time and answer! Both: Here's our mission, so you better listen!
ヤマト：地球の破壊を防ぐため Yamato: To prevent the destruction of the Earth! Cassidy: To infect the world with devastation!
コサブロウ：地球の平和を守るため Kosaburou: To protect the peace of the Earth! Butch: To blight all people in every nation!
ヤマト：愛と誠実な悪を貫く Yamato: To stand by evil with love and sincerity! Cassidy: To denounce the goodness of truth and love!
コサブロウ：キュート でお茶目な敵役 Kosaburou: The cute, mischievous villains! Butch: To extend our wrath to the stars above!
ヤマト：ヤマト Yamato: Yamato! Cassidy: Cassidy!
コサブロウ：コサブロウ Kosaburou: Kosaburou! Butch: And Butch, of course!
ヤマト：宇宙を駆ける ロケット団の二人には Yamato: The pair from Team Rocket soars through the universe! Cassidy: We're Team Rocket, circling Earth all day and night!
コサブロウ：ショッキングピンク桃色の明日が待ってるぜ Kosaburou: Shocking pink, a pink tomorrow awaits us! Butch: Surrender to us now or you will surely lose the fight!

Sinnoh motto

Butch and Cassidy at the end of their Diamond and Pearl motto

This is the version used in Sleight of Sand!. Because of some of the lines included, it was probably composed especially for whenever the two Team Rocket groups crossed paths.

Japanese Translation English
ヤマト: 何だかんだの声がして Yamato: I heard a voice saying something. Cassidy: A shrieking whine! A blast from the past!!
コサブロウ: ジャイロボールのようにやってきた Kosaburō: We come along like a Gyro Ball! Butch: Spinning like a Gyro Ball and moving fast!
ヤマト: スターよ! Yamato: The stars! Cassidy: To the moon!!
コサブロウ: ムーンよ! Kosaburō: The moon! Butch: And beyond!
All: スペースよ! All: The space! All: What a blast!
ヤマト: みんなに届けよジャースティス Yamato: The justice we will deliver to everyone! Cassidy: Administering justice with lightning speed!
コサブロウ: 宇宙に伝えよギールティー Kosaburō: The guilt we will convey to the universe! Butch: Bashing the bad guys, should we feel the need.
ヤマト: 天国か地獄かその名を呼べば Yamato: Whether heaven or hell, if you call the name, Cassidy: So here's a newsflash from across the wire...
コサブロウ: 誰もがシャキーンと背筋を正す Kosaburō: We'll straighten everyone's backs. Butch: The real Team Rocket is now on fire!
ヤマト: ヤマト Yamato: Yamato! Cassidy: Cassidy!
コサブロウ: コサブロウ Kosaburō: Kosaburō! Butch: Butch!
ニャース: ツボツボ! Tsubotsubo: Botsu-botsu! Shuckle: Shuck-uckle!
ヤマト: ホントの主役はあたしたち Yamato: The main characters are us! Cassidy: Teaching the losers one thing or two...
コサブロウ: 我ら正統派の Kosaburō: We are the orthodox... Butch: ...The true Team Rocket...
All: ロケット団 All: Team Rocket! All: ...Us, not you!

Ripoffs

Ash and Brock imitating James
Misty and Duplica imitating Jessie

The motto has been ripped off repeatedly by Ash and his friends during the series. The first time it was done was in Bye Bye Butterfree, in which Ash, Misty, and Brock entered the house where Team Rocket was by breaking the windows and by saying the first lines of the motto. In Ditto's Mysterious Mansion, Ash, Misty, and Brock, along with Duplica, put on Team Rocket uniforms and mocked the original motto, with Duplica severely angering the two by saying "ignite" instead of "unite". In Holy Matrimony!, James's parents revealed that they weren't dead by saying the lines "Prepare for trouble!" and "Yes dear, and make it double!".

The director Cleavon Schpielbunk used a motto to introduce himself — "Prepare for trouble! No stunt double!" — with Jessie saying, "Wait a second, aren't those our lines?" after the first two lines.

In It's Mr. Mime Time when Ash revealed that he was the one in the Mr. Mime costume, the Team Rocket background music was playing. The motto was mockingly mimicked again in The Chikorita Rescue!. In The Mother Of All Battles!, the Pokémon Poacher Brothers introduced themselves to Ash and the gang in a Team Rocket-style motto. However, there was no background music like in the Rocket's introduction; instead, they only said their names with a big "B" behind them. But even though it was different, Jessie stated that they were just imitating them. Much later, the DP motto was mocked in Mass Hip-Po-Sis and The Keystone Pops!. Like the many times before, the trio was angered.

In Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!, Bonnie and Serena imitated the motto, angering them once again.

In The Cave of Mirrors!, the Mirror World's version of Team Rocket performed their own motto, reflecting their heroic characteristics.

In Nightfall? Nightmares!, Chrysa and Ren performed the motto as members of "Team Cerise" in Ash and Goh's combined nightmare caused by a Darkrai.

Bye Bye Butterfree

Ash: Prepare for trouble!
Misty: And you can make that triple!
Brock: To protect the world from devastation!
Ash and Misty: To unite all peoples within our nation!
Jessie (deadpan): This was just...
James (deadpan): Too good...
Meowth (deadpan): To last.
Ash: You got that right.
Pikachu: Pika!
Misty: We're defending the beauty of truth and love!
Brock: Let's do it!
Meowth (interrupting them): We gotta stop that!

Ditto's Mysterious Mansion

This is the only episode of the series to show Ash and his friends doing the complete original motto.

Ash: Prepare for trouble!
Brock: And make it Double, Double!
James (angrily): Uhh, quit imitating us!
Misty: To protect the world from devastation!
Duplica: To ignite all people within our nation!
Jessie (angrily): Err! This is insulting!
Ash: To denounce the evils of truth and love!
Misty: To extend our reach to the stars above!
Ash: Ash!
Misty: Misty!
Brock: And Brock!
Duplica: Duplica, that's right!
Brock: Team Rocket blast off at the speed of light!
Duplica: Surrender now, or prepare to fight all of us!
Pikachu: Pika, Pika!

Lights, Camera, Quacktion!

The director Cleavon Schpielbunk introduces himself with a motto which is very similar to that of Team Rocket.

Cleavon: Prepare for trouble! No stunt double!
Jessie: Wait a second, aren't those our lines?
Cleavon: To protect the movies from devastation!
To restore spectacle and imagination!
To make great epics of hate and love!
To direct the best films you ever heard of!
Cleavon Schpielbunk, winner of the Golden Growlithe for best director at the Flea Collar Film Festival!
Lights! Camera!
Hit your mark when I call "Action!" or prepare to fight!
That's right!

The Chikorita Rescue

In this episode Ash Ketchum breaks into a Team Rocket hideout to save a Chikorita, captured by Jessie and James. He recites a motto and Team Rocket instinctively says their phrases.

Ash: Team Rocket, prepare for trouble! On second thought, make that double!
Jessie (surprised): To protect the world from devastation?
James (surprised): To unite all peoples within our nation?
Ash: Maybe you think I'm a little too brash. But the master is here and my name is Ash!
Pikachu: Pikachu!
Ash: My Pokémon team is faster than light! Surrender now, or you're in for a fight!
Meowth: Meowth! That's right!

Mass Hip-Po-Sis

Dawn (really angry): Get ready for trouble!
Pikachu (really angry): Pika!
Brock (really angry): Make it double!
James (shocked): Hey, no fair!

The Keystone Pops!

Ash: Listen, is that bad guy talk I hear?
Dawn: It speaks to me loud and clear!
Ash: On the wind!
Dawn: Past the stars!
Brock: In your ear!
Jessie (interrupting them): It's that kind of imitation they invented lawsuits for!
Dawn: Chill out! We couldn't care less about you!
Ash: We're looking for Spiritomb!

Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!

Bonnie: Prepare for trouble, I'd say you bad people have finally met your match!
Serena: And make it a double-crook catch! To protect the world from — !
Jessie (interrupting them): Twerp thieves!
James: Copyright infringment! Get away from him!
Serena: You let us go now, or you're gonna wish you had!

The Cave of Mirrors!

Jessie: What's with this place?!
Mirror Jessie: "What's with this place?" is compassion and right!
Mirror James: And goodness and caring with mercy and light!
Mirror Meowth: Heroes of Justice, that's right!
Mirror Wobbuffet: Wobbuffet!
Team Rocket: Oh, no!
Wobbuffet: Wobbuffet!
Mirror Jessie and James: Team Rocket, good night!

Nightfall? Nightmares!

Chrysa: Prepare for trouble with a well-researched flare!
Ren: And make it double, the facts are all there!
Chrysa: To protect the world from devastation!
Ren: To unite all people within our nation!
Chrysa: To denounce the evils of truth and love!
Ren: To extend our reach to the stars above!
Chrysa: Chrysa!
Ren: And Ren!
Chrysa: Team Cerise blasts off at the speed of light!
Ren: Surrender now, or prepare for a logical fight!
Yamper: Yamper!
Mimey: Mime mime mime mime!

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

In Pokémon Adventures, the "Rocket" in Team Rocket is apparently their motto, which is an acronym for:

Raid
On
City
Knock out
Evil
Tusks

When translated from Japanese, this motto means, "Attack cities one after another!! Devastate them!! We are the fangs of evil!!"

In the games

In the core series

During their appearances in Pokémon Yellow, Jessie and James use parts of their original Kanto motto in their dialogue. They never recite the whole thing, however. They say "Surrender now or prepare to fight!" before their battle at Mt. Moon, and "So render yourself invisible, or prepare to fight!" before their battle at Pokémon Tower. Upon being defeated at Mt. Moon, they say "Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!".

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, they do not quote their motto.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

In Pokémon Masters EX, Jessie, James, Meowth, and the player recite the original motto during the limited-time event Double Trouble and the follow-up event Blasting Off Again.

Pokémon Zany Cards

In Pokémon Zany Cards, Jessie and James recite their motto from the original series, at the start of the match against them. However, Meowth does not appear at this point, so the phrase "Meowth, that's right!" is not said.

Trivia

What's in a name? that which we call a rose
By any other name would smell as sweet;

This is a commonly quoted phrase meaning that the names of things do not matter, only what the thing is. This quote is also the origin of the title for A Battle by Any Other Name!.
  • In the Unova motto, Jessie likens herself to Reshiram with the words "white" and "fiery", while James likens himself to Zekrom with "black" and "thunderous".
  • The first two lines of the motto were mentioned and said by the Fortune Teller as a warning in an episode of Kirby: Right Back at Ya!, a show that was also dubbed by 4Kids Entertainment (and also based on a Nintendo franchise). The episode the Fortune Teller appeared in was "The Fofa Factor".
  • In the Finnish dub, the original motto was different than usual in Team Rocket's first two appearances (Pokémon Emergency! and Ash Catches a Pokémon), where it was translated directly from English without rhyming. The rhyming motto was used for the first time in Challenge of the Samurai.
  • In the European Portuguese dub, the expression "Preparar para azar!", the Portuguese equivalent to "Prepare for trouble!" (which literally translated is "Prepare for bad luck!") is still used in recent episodes as a Team Rocket's catchphrase, even during some mottos.
  • In the Korean dub of Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon, the expressions "화안류오 수월폐화", "비룡승운 영자삽상", and "일련탁생 연대책임", which are direct hanja to hangul translations of the Japanese motto, are given explanations at the bottom of the screen due to the difficulty in understanding these phrases.
  • In the Russian dub, the original motto has three variants of translation due to the changes in dubbing companies during the original series, Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire, and Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.
  • Toward the end of the Pokémon Trading Card Game: Trainer Video, the original motto is recited by various kids. It omits "Prepare for trouble; Make it double," and Meowth's name, and the kids make various mistakes before correcting themselves.
  • In the Latin American Spanish dub, starting from the second season, James would often replace the line "Hasta las estrellas" (the translation for "to the stars above") with random places, most of the time citing places or cities from Latin American locations. The line of "Surrender now or prepare to fight!" would also be replaced by lines of songs from various Latin American performers.
  • In the Italian dub, the motto used during Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl debuted directly in the first episode of that series, and in its full version in the next episode, instead of using the motto from the Battle Frontier saga.

In other languages

This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: missing equivalent terms for "Team Rocket motto" in other language dubs


Related articles

Boss: Giovanni • Madame Boss (formerly)
Secretary: Matori
Executives: Iron-Masked Marauder
Notable members: Team Rocket trio (Jessie • James • Meowth)
Miyamoto • Mondo • Attila • Hun • Domino • Rocket Scout
Wendy • Tyson • Jubei • Viper • Pierce • Gozu
Scientists: Dr. Fuji • Dr. Namba • Sebastian • Dr. Zager
Lower members: Team Rocket Grunts (Matori Matrix)
Former members: Butch • Cassidy • Christopher
Dub only: Annie • Oakley
Locations: Viridian Gym • Team Rocket HQ
Team Rocket Academy • Bewear's den
Related: Mechas (Rocket Prize Master) • Motto (Variations) • Blasting off • Arsenal
Mirror Team Rocket • Alternate World Team Rocket
See also: Games • Adventures
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