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'''Villainous teams''' (English: Team ~; Japanese: -団 ''-dan'') are [[wp:Organised crime|criminal organisations]] which form the core of the storyline of [[Pokémon games]].There are | '''Villainous teams''' (English: Team ~; Japanese: -団 ''-dan'') are [[wp:Organised crime|criminal organisations]] which form the core of the storyline of [[Pokémon games]].There are six as of [[Generation IV]]: [[Team Rocket]], found in [[Generation I]], [[Generation II]] and the Generation I remakes, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]], found in the [[Generation III]] main games, [[Cipher]] and [[Team Snagem]], found in the [[Gamecube]] games, [[Team Galaxy]], found in [[Generation IV]], and the [[Go-Rock Squad]], of [[Pokémon Ranger]]. | ||
=Comparisons= | =Comparisons= | ||
Whereas [[Team Rocket]] has vague goals and is [[wp:Mafia|Mafia-like]] (or perhaps [[wp:Yakuza|Yakuza-like]], considering the Japanese background), Team Aqua and Team Magma have clear goals and | Whereas [[Team Rocket]] has vague goals and is [[wp:Mafia|Mafia-like]] (or perhaps [[wp:Yakuza|Yakuza-like]], considering the Japanese background), Team Aqua and Team Magma have clear goals and are [[wp:Cult|cult-like]], fanatically believing that achieving their goals will bring about the best interests of the peoples of the world. Ciper and Team Snagem work together to steal Pokémon from others and create [[Shadow Pokémon]] from them, while the leader of Team Galaxy wishes to recreate the universe in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}}. Each has an iconic leader - [[Giovanni]] (later missing), [[Archie]], [[Maxie]], [[Evice]] and [[Greevil]], [[Gonzap]], [[Akagi]], and [[Gordor]] respectively. | ||
Team Rocket had extensive presence in Generation I, known activities include running the [[Celadon casino]], invading the [[Silph offices]], and murdering at least one Pokémon. Even in the [[Pokémon anime|anime]], where law enforcement officers are clearly present, Team Rocket's activities continue unhindered, as if they were above the law. (Analysis?) | Team Rocket had extensive presence in Generation I, known activities include running the [[Celadon casino]], invading the [[Silph offices]], and murdering at least one Pokémon. Even in the [[Pokémon anime|anime]], where law enforcement officers are clearly present, Team Rocket's activities continue unhindered, as if they were above the law. (Analysis?) | ||
In contrast, [[Team Aqua]] | In contrast, [[Team Aqua]] and [[Team Magma]]'s activities are at extremes: simple theft: stealing [[Peeko|a Pokémon]], a meteorite, and one submarine; and causing catastrophes: halting the activity of [[Mt. Chimney|a volcano]] and causing droughts and heavy rains by awakening [[Groudon]] and [[Kyogre]], while [[Cipher]] steals countless Pokémon and closes their hearts artificially to make them into fighting machines. | ||
The above refers to the games, however, there is a darker interpretation of the teams in the manga [[Pokémon Special]]. | The above refers to the games, however, there is a darker interpretation of the teams in the manga [[Pokémon Special]]. | ||
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===In the Manga=== | ===In the Manga=== | ||
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===In the Games=== | ===In the Games=== | ||
In [[Pokémon Colosseum]] this | In [[Pokémon Colosseum]] and [[Pokémon XD]] this group aims to turn every Pokémon in the world into [[Shadow Pokémon]] | ||
===In the Anime=== | ===In the Anime=== | ||
===In the Manga=== | ===In the Manga=== | ||
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==[[Team Snagem]]== | ==[[Team Snagem]]== | ||
===In the Games=== | ===In the Games=== | ||
In Pokémon Colosseum this team tries to steal every Pokémon in the world using their special device, the [[Snag Machine]]. | In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD this team tries to steal every Pokémon in the world using their special device, the [[Snag Machine]]. | ||
===In the Anime=== | |||
===In the Manga=== | |||
==[[Team Galaxy]]== | |||
===In the Games=== | |||
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]], this team's leader wishes to remake the universe in his image with the powers of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. | |||
===In the Anime=== | |||
===In the Manga=== | |||
==[[Team Go-Rock]]== | |||
===In the Games=== | |||
In [[Pokémon Ranger]], this team does bad things to hinder the progress of the hero. <!--Someone please expand on this one, I don't have Ranger yet.--> | |||
===In the Anime=== | ===In the Anime=== | ||
===In the Manga=== | ===In the Manga=== | ||
Revision as of 14:56, 11 November 2006
Villainous teams (English: Team ~; Japanese: -団 -dan) are criminal organisations which form the core of the storyline of Pokémon games.There are six as of Generation IV: Team Rocket, found in Generation I, Generation II and the Generation I remakes, Team Aqua and Team Magma, found in the Generation III main games, Cipher and Team Snagem, found in the Gamecube games, Team Galaxy, found in Generation IV, and the Go-Rock Squad, of Pokémon Ranger.
Comparisons
Whereas Team Rocket has vague goals and is Mafia-like (or perhaps Yakuza-like, considering the Japanese background), Team Aqua and Team Magma have clear goals and are cult-like, fanatically believing that achieving their goals will bring about the best interests of the peoples of the world. Ciper and Team Snagem work together to steal Pokémon from others and create Shadow Pokémon from them, while the leader of Team Galaxy wishes to recreate the universe in his image with the powers of Dialga or Palkia. Each has an iconic leader - Giovanni (later missing), Archie, Maxie, Evice and Greevil, Gonzap, Akagi, and Gordor respectively.
Team Rocket had extensive presence in Generation I, known activities include running the Celadon casino, invading the Silph offices, and murdering at least one Pokémon. Even in the anime, where law enforcement officers are clearly present, Team Rocket's activities continue unhindered, as if they were above the law. (Analysis?)
In contrast, Team Aqua and Team Magma's activities are at extremes: simple theft: stealing a Pokémon, a meteorite, and one submarine; and causing catastrophes: halting the activity of a volcano and causing droughts and heavy rains by awakening Groudon and Kyogre, while Cipher steals countless Pokémon and closes their hearts artificially to make them into fighting machines.
The above refers to the games, however, there is a darker interpretation of the teams in the manga Pokémon Special.
Trademark Characteristics
Team Rocket
They wear black costumes and have a red "R" as their crest. We have seen many variations of the costume. Their leader is Giovanni.
In the Games
Giovanni was the leader of the Viridian City Gym until Blue took over.
In the Anime
In the Manga
Team Aqua
They wear blue costumes that look like pirate outfits. They have a anchor looking "A" as their crest. Their leader is Archie. Team Aqua tries to expand the ocean and awaken Kyogre.
In the Games
In the Anime
In the Manga
Team Magma
They wear red jumpsuit outfits, which have been variously interpereted to look like Ninja costumes or an appearance of the Devil. They have a stylized "M", appearing like a volcano, as their team's signature crest. Their leader is Maxie. Team Magma attempts to wake Groudon and expand the land area of the world.
In the Games
In the Anime
In the Manga
Cipher
In the Games
In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD this group aims to turn every Pokémon in the world into Shadow Pokémon
In the Anime
In the Manga
Team Snagem
In the Games
In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD this team tries to steal every Pokémon in the world using their special device, the Snag Machine.
In the Anime
In the Manga
Team Galaxy
In the Games
In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, this team's leader wishes to remake the universe in his image with the powers of Dialga and Palkia.
In the Anime
In the Manga
Team Go-Rock
In the Games
In Pokémon Ranger, this team does bad things to hinder the progress of the hero.
