Rocket Prize Master
The Rocket Prize Master (Japanese: ロケット・ガチャット Rocket Gachat) is a mecha used by Team Rocket in the Pokémon anime. It is a capsule toy vending machine filled with many Poké Balls, and it is delivered to the required location by Team Rocket's Pelipper. By inserting Meowth's charm and turning the crank, one or two Poké Balls are dispensed for Jessie and James to temporarily use. The Rocket Prize Master first appeared in Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower!.
The Poké Balls dispensed by the Rocket Prize Master are purple and branded with the Team Rocket insignia, and they will always drop a leaflet containing basic information of the Pokémon, including their name, category, and moves, when thrown. The coloration indicates the Pokémon they contain are the property of Team Rocket rather than that of Jessie and James themselves.
Pokémon sent to Team Rocket
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Pelipper
| Debut | Ivysaur's Mysterious Tower! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | |
| English | Laurie Hymes |
- Main article: Pelipper (Team Rocket)
Pelipper is the Pokémon that delivers the Rocket Prize Master to the trio whenever it is called, carrying the machine around in its bill.
In the event of the Rocket Prize Master failing to dispense a Poké Ball, Pelipper itself can battle for the trio. This was first seen in To Train, or Not to Train!, where James commanded it against Chloe, only for it to be defeated by Yamper and Eevee.
Pokémon used by Jessie
Jessie used Gyarados to prevent Ash and Goh from foiling Team Rocket's scheme to steal a group of wild Ivysaur and Bulbasaur. He was eventually defeated by Pikachu's Thunderbolt.
Gyarados's known moves are Ice Fang, Aqua Tail, and Hyper Beam.
| Debut | The Sinnoh Iceberg Race! |
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Jessie used Machamp to prevent Ash and Goh from foiling Team Rocket's scheme to steal a group of Pokémon taking part in the Pokémon Iceberg Race at Snowpoint City, but it was eventually defeated.
None of Machamp's moves are known.
| Debut | A Test in Paradise! |
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Jessie used Wailord to prevent Ash and Goh from foiling Team Rocket's scheme to steal a Dragonite. However, Wailord's splashing caused trouble with the raft Team Rocket was floating on. Though Team Rocket was ultimately sent blasting off, Wailord remained in the ocean, leaving its current status unknown.
Wailord's only move is Splash.
| Debut | Flash of the Titans! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | Rikako Aikawa |
Jessie used Bellsprout to battle a Drednaw the trio encountered in Wyndon. While attacking, Bellsprout inadvertently cracked the ground, causing a red light to emerge and result in Drednaw Gigantamaxing. Bellsprout subsequently fled in fear.
Bellsprout's only known move is Power Whip.
| Debut | A Chilling Curse! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | |
| English | Bill Rogers |
Jessie used Dusclops to prevent Ash and Goh from foiling Team Rocket's scheme to steal a Gengar. It was used in a Double Battle alongside another Dusclops used by James, only to be defeated by Gengar and Pikachu.
Dusclops's known moves are Shadow Sneak, Fire Punch, and Night Shade.
| Debut | The Climb to Be the Very Best! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | |
| English | Lisa Ortiz |
Chewtle was first seen in The Climb to Be the Very Best!, where Team Rocket encountered it in Wyndon. Team Rocket decided to take it, hoping that Chewtle would one day evolve into a Drednaw capable of Gigantamaxing.
In Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow!, Jessie used Chewtle to battle Ash and Goh after encountering them at the entrance to their secret base in Vermilion City. It managed to defeat Goh's Scorbunny, but was defeated by Pikachu's Thunderbolt. It later battled Scorbunny again, only to be defeated when it evolved into a Raboot.
In Pikachu Translation Check..., Chewtle was in a drone video filmed by Wobbuffet that featured the trio being blasted off by Pikachu.
In Eyes on the Goal!, Chewtle was sent out by Wobbuffet, and ended up competing with a Turtwig in a race across a park. They were later also joined by a group of other turtle Pokémon, until their Trainer, the Shell Sage, called them all back, resulting in Chewtle winning the race by default.
| Debut | Sobbing Sobble! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | |
| English | Bill Rogers |
Jessie sent out Magnezone to stop Ash and Goh from retrieving the Sobble they captured, only to be sent blasting off by the group.
Magnezone's only known move is Supersonic.
| Debut | The Cuteness Quotient! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | |
| English | Bill Rogers |
Jessie sent out Carvanha to stop Ash and Goh from stopping them after they had stolen a group of Water-type Pokémon during the Friendship Festival at Slateport City.
Jessie sent out Scolipede to battle Goh, only for Scolipede to be distracted by Kricketina Kylie's Bug Pokémon treats and not battle. Scolipede was later sent blasting off alongside Team Rocket by Heracross.
None of Scolipede's moves are known.
| Debut | Gotta Catch a What?! |
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Jessie sent out Buneary to battle Ash and Goh so they could steal Ash's Pikachu, Goh's Pikachu, and multiple wild Pikachu.
Buneary's known moves are Dizzy Punch*, Quick Attack, and Pound.
| Debut | Restore and Renew! |
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Jessie sent out Nidorino to battle Ash at the Pewter Museum of Science when Team Rocket tried to catch a wild Aerodactyl that was recently revived from an Old Amber.
Nidorino's known moves are Venoshock and Poison Sting.
| Debut | A Crackling Raid Battle! |
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Jessie sent out Rhydon to battle a Zapdos at the Kanto Power Plant. Rhydon then assisted Ash and Goh in a Raid Battle against Zapdos.
Rhydon's known moves are Horn Drill and Rock Blast.
| Debut | A Close Call... Practically! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | Daigo |
| English | Bill Rogers |
Jessie sent out Sawk to battle Lucario and Cinderace at Castelia City. Due to them being stuck together, Sawk was able to deal serious damage, but he was eventually defeated when Cinderace and Lucario started working together.
Sawk's known moves are Low Sweep and Brick Break.
Jessie sent out Poochyena to battle Ash and Goh, only to be defeated by Jacqueline's Inteleon. It briefly reappeared in a flashback in Not Too Close for Comfort!.
Poochyena's known moves are Yawn, Scary Face, and Shadow Ball.
| Debut | Take My Thief! Please! |
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Jessie sent out Zigzagoon to battle Ash and Goh as Team Rocket was trying to steal a group of Pokémon at a shopping mall. It was quickly defeated by Ash's Pikachu.
Zigzagoon's only known move is Take Down.
Jessie sent out Dusknoir to battle Darkrai, only to get blasted off by Dark Pulse.
Dusknoir's only known move is Shadow Ball.
Jessie sent out Tropius to battle Ash, Goh, and the All-Out Brothers. When Vileplume's Sleep Powder failed to work on Grookey, Tropius gave it one of its bananas to distract it.
None of Tropius's moves are known.
| Debut | JN094 |
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Jessie sent out Lurantis to battle Ash, Goh, and Erika at the Celadon Gym. After exchanging blows with Goh's Heracross, it was defeated by Pinsir.
Lurantis's known moves are Leaf Blade, Petal Blizzard, and Solar Beam.
| Debut | JN095 |
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Jessie sent out Slakoth to battle Ash and Goh, but it didn't battle before returning to their Poké Balls.
Slakoth's only known move is Slack Off.
Pokémon used by James
James used Tyranitar to prevent Ash and Goh from foiling Team Rocket's scheme to steal a group of wild Ivysaur and Bulbasaur. It was eventually defeated by Pikachu's Thunderbolt.
Tyranitar's known moves are Fire Fang, Dark Pulse, Stone Edge, and Hyper Beam.
| Debut | The Sinnoh Iceberg Race! |
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James used Beartic to prevent Ash and Goh from foiling Team Rocket's scheme to steal a group of Pokémon taking part in the Pokémon Iceberg Race at Snowpoint City, but it was eventually defeated.
Beartic's known moves are Icicle Crash and Thrash.
| Debut | A Chilling Curse! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | |
| English | Bill Rogers |
James used Dusclops to prevent Ash and Goh from foiling Team Rocket's scheme to steal a Gengar. It was used in a Double Battle alongside another Dusclops used by Jessie, only to be defeated by Gengar and Pikachu.
Dusclops's known moves are Ice Punch and Night Shade.
| Debut | Kicking It from Here Into Tomorrow! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | Kenta Miyake |
James used Poliwrath to battle Ash and Goh after encountering them at the entrance to their secret base in Vermilion City. However, it was defeated by Pikachu's Thunderbolt.
Poliwrath's only known move is Water Gun.
| Debut | Sobbing Sobble! |
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James sent out Armaldo to stop Ash and Goh from retrieving the Sobble they captured. Armaldo stopped Sobble from escaping, only to be sent blasting off by the group.
Armaldo's only known move is Metal Claw.
| Debut | The Cuteness Quotient! |
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James sent out Kingler to stop Ash and Goh from stopping them after they had stolen a group of Water-type Pokémon during the Friendship Festival at Slateport City.
Kingler's only known move is Metal Claw.
James sent out Drapion to battle Goh, only for Drapion to be distracted by Kricketina Kylie's Bug Pokémon treats and not battle. Drapion was later sent blasting off alongside Team Rocket by Heracross.
None of Drapion's moves are known.
| Debut | Gotta Catch a What?! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | |
| English | Michele Knotz |
James sent out Minccino to battle Ash and Goh so they could steal Ash's Pikachu, Goh's Pikachu, and multiple wild Pikachu.
Minccino's known moves are Swift, Double Slap, and Tickle.
| Debut | Restore and Renew! |
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James sent out Graveler to battle Ash at the Pewter Museum of Science when Team Rocket tried to catch a wild Aerodactyl that was recently revived from an Old Amber.
| Debut | A Crackling Raid Battle! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | |
| English | Bill Rogers |
James sent out Stunfisk to battle a Zapdos at the Kanto Power Plant. Stunfisk then assisted Ash and Goh in a Raid Battle against Zapdos.
Stunfisk's only known move is Water Gun.
| Debut | A Close Call... Practically! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | Nobu |
James sent out Throh to battle Lucario and Cinderace at Castelia City. Due to them being stuck together, Throh was able to deal serious damage, but he was eventually defeated when Cinderace and Lucario started working together.
Throh's known moves are Circle Throw and Vital Throw.
James sent out Houndour to battle Ash and Goh, only to be defeated by Jacqueline's Inteleon. It briefly reappeared in a flashback in Not Too Close for Comfort!.
Houndour's only known move is Ember.
| Debut | Take My Thief! Please! |
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James sent out Natu to battle Ash and Goh as Team Rocket was trying to steal a group of Pokémon at a shopping mall. It was quickly defeated by Goh's Cinderace.
Natu's only known move is Peck.
James sent out Lunatone to battle Darkrai, only to get blasted off by Dark Pulse.
Lunatone's only known move is Moonblast.
James sent out Vileplume to battle Ash, Goh, and the All-Out Brothers. It used Sleep Powder to put the captured Pokémon to sleep, but the move had no effect on Grookey.
Vileplume's only known move is Sleep Powder.
| Debut | JN094 |
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James sent out Leavanny to battle Ash, Goh, and Erika at the Celadon Gym. It tried to snatch Pikachu with its strings, but was defeated by him and Chloe's Eevee.
Leavanny's only known move is String Shot.
| Debut | JN095 |
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James sent out Slaking to battle Ash and Goh, but it didn't battle before returning to their Poké Balls.
Slaking's only known move is Slack Off.
Others
| Debut | A Rollicking Roll… |
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Multiple Gulpin were accidentally sent out by Pelipper, creating trouble across Vermilion City as they caused Ash, Goh, and a variety of Pokémon to get stuck together in a large ball.
Gulpin's only known move is Gastro Acid, and their Ability is Sticky Hold.
| Debut | When a House is Not a Home! |
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| Voice actors | |
| Japanese | Hana Takeda |
| English | Cherami Leigh |
- Main article: Goh's Grookey
Grookey is a Pokémon that ended up escaping from the Rocket Prize Master when Pelipper accidentally dropped it in Vermilion City. Grookey found its way to the Cerise Laboratory, where it bonded with Goh, until it was later retrieved by Team Rocket. Grookey ended up escaping Team Rocket's hideout as they slept and joined Goh's team after breaking its old Poké Ball.
Gallery
Rocket Prize Master Poké Balls
Information leaflet
Rocket Prize Master in Pokémon Journeys: The Series
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