Maxie/Quotes

These are Maxie's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series games

Pokémon Ruby

Oceanic Museum

"I came to see what was taking so long to snatch some parts, and you simps are held up by a mere child? I am Team Magma's Maxie. Why on earth do you feel compelled to mess up Team Magma's plans? Pokémon, people, all life exists on land... That's why Team Magma is trying to expand the world's landmass. Don't you agree? What we are doing is a magnificent undertaking. Well, no matter... You're young. Your inability to understand our noble cause can't be helped... But, if you were to impede us ever again, you'll see no mercy from us! Keep that firmly in mind! Farewell!"

Mt. Chimney

"The power contained in the Meteorite... By amplifying its power with this machine, Mt. Chimney's volcanic activity will instantly intensify... Fufufu... The volcano will erupt, spewing lava that will cool and harden. It will expand the landmass..."

• Before battle

"You again... Now listen. We humans have grown on dry land. The land is everything! Its importance is paramount! That is why we of Team Magma are committed to expanding the landmass. It will create space for new species of Pokémon to evolve. It will give us humans more space to advance. That is Team Magma's vision! I can't allow an ignorant child like you to get in our way. I, Maxie, will show you the consequences of meddling!"

• When defeated

"What?! I, Maxie, was caught off guard?!"

• After being defeated

"Ah, whatever. I will give up our plans for Mt. Chimney for the time being... But no one can ever stop us! Team Magma will prevail! Don't you ever forget that!"

Mt. Pyre

• First visit

"Not you again... You've impeded our plans repeatedly, but this time you're too late. The Blue Orb that rested atop Mt. Pyre... I, Maxie, claim it as mine! Fufufu... Finally, I can realize my grand design... Come on, crew! It's Slateport next!"

• After encountering Groudon

"You... So you stopped Groudon... I shouldn't be surprised... I understand now that humans cannot freely control the balance between the land and the sea... So I have come to return the Blue Orb... I doubt that we will cross paths again... Farewell..."

Slateport Harbor

"Fufufu... Capt. Stern, I presume. We of Team Magma will assume control of your submarine! Your objections are meaningless! We expect your total cooperation! Fufufu... Just watch and learn what Team Magma has planned!"

"Fwahahaha... I commiserate with you! All that effort you spent following me here all the way from Mt. Pyre. But now... No one can stop us! No one! Or, will you follow us back to our Hideout in Lilycove City? Fwahahahaha..."

Seafloor Cavern

"Hold it right there."

• Before battle

"Fufufu... So it was you, after all. Behold! See how beautiful it is, the sleeping form of the ancient Pokémon Groudon! I have waited so long for this day to come... It surprises me, how you've managed to chase me here. But that's all over now. For the realization of my dream, you must disappear now!"

• When defeated

"I... I lost again?"

• After being defeated

"Fufufu... I commend you. I must recognize that you are truly gifted. But! I have this in my possession! With this Blue Orb, I can make Groudon..."

"What?! I didn't do anything. Why did the Blue Orb... Where did Groudon go?"

"Hm? It's a message from our members outside..."

"Yes, what is it? Hm... The sun is burning brightly? Good... That should have happened. That is why we awakened Groudon, to realize Team Magma's vision of expanding the world's landmass."

"What?! It's far hotter than we envisioned? It's so hot that it's dangerous? That can't be... That's just not possible... Hold your position and monitor the situation!"

"There's something wrong... The Blue Orb is supposed to awaken and control Groudon... But... Why? Why did Groudon disappear? Why?!"

"What are you saying? The Blue Orb should let me control Groudon... That can't be possible..."

Route 128

"What happened... What is this wretched scene... Did I...make a horrible mistake? I... I only wanted..."

Mt. Pyre (after catching or defeating Groudon)

"This..."

"... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... This is good-bye. This is the last you've seen of me..."

Pokémon Sapphire

Meteor Falls

"Hold it right there, Team Aqua! We, Team Magma, won't allow you to get away with your misdeeds!"

"And you are? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Fine, so you are <player>. I am Maxie. As the head of Team Magma, I have dedicated myself to thwarting the dangerous plans of Team Aqua. Why? Because Team Aqua is a grave threat to us all. They have committed many destructive acts in their bid to enlarge the sea. We, Team Magma, love dry land above all! Team Aqua is our sworn enemy!"

"Yes, yes, we must! We've got to hurry. There's no telling what Team Aqua will do at Mt. Chimney!"

"<Player>, you should keep an eye out for Team Aqua, too. Farewell!"

Mt. Chimney

"Oh, <player>! Please, you must stop Team Aqua for me! They're trying to make this volcano inactive by using the stolen Meteorite's power!"

"<Player>! Please, you've got to stop Team Aqua for me! Dealing with these three thugs is a lot, even for me!"

• After defeating Archie

"<player>! Thank you! With your help, we thwarted Team Aqua's destructive plan! But... This victory doesn't mean the end of their evil plans. We will remain vigilant and keep up our pursuit of Team Aqua. <Player>, we shall meet again!"

Seafloor Cavern

"What have you wrought? Archie... You've finally awoken Kyogre, haven't you? What will happen to the world if this downpour continues for all eternity? The world's landmass will drown in the deepening sea..."

"We don't have the time to argue about it here! Get outside and see for yourself! See if what you've wrought is the world that you desired!"

"<Player>, come on, you have to get out of here, too!"

Route 128

"Do you understand now, Archie? Do you finally see how disastrous your dream turned out to be? We have to hurry! We have to do something before the situation goes completely out of control!"

"<Player>... We, Team Magma, had been pursuing Team Aqua to prevent this from happening. You've been very helpful, but I fear the worst has happened... It's gone too far for a child like you to manage... Leave things to us, and get out of here while you still can!"

"This defies belief... A super-ancient Pokémon... Its power is unbelievable. It has upset the balance of nature..."

Pokémon Emerald

Mt. Chimney

• Before battle

"The power contained in the Meteorite... By amplifying its power with this machine, Mt. Chimney's volcanic activity will instantly intensify... Its energy will grow deep inside the crater and... Fufufu..."

"Hm? Who are you? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... I'd heard Archie bemoaning a child who's been meddling with Team Aqua's affairs. It must be you he meant. Humph! So you're thinking of interfering with us, Team Magma?"

"Now you listen. Long ago, living things used the land to live and grow. That is why land is all important! It is the cradle of all! That is why Team Magma is dedicated to the expansion of the land mass. It is for further advancement of humankind and Pokémon! And for that, we need the power of what sleeps within this mountain..."

"Oh! There was no need for you to learn that much. But, no matter! I'll teach you the consequences of meddling in our grand design!"

• When defeated

"What?! I, Maxie, was caught off guard?"

• After being defeated

"But, enough. I will back off this time. But don't think that this is the last you've seen of Team Magma. Fufufu... Even without the Meteorite, if we obtain the Orb... Fufufu...

Magma Hideout

• Before battle

"Groudon... Nothing could awaken you from your sleep bathed in magma... This Blue Orb is what you sought. Wasn't it? I have brought you the Blue Orb. Let its shine awaken you! And show me... Show me the full extent of your power!"

"Groudon! What's wrong? Wasn't the Blue Orb the key? Groudon! Where have you gone..."

"Oh, so it was you? I've seen you poking around uninvited here and there... I get it now! You must have pulled a cheap stunt!"

• When defeated

"What makes you so adept at handling Pokémon?"

• After being defeated

"There has to be some reason why Groudon fled... That's what you're trying to say, aren't you? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... Humph... You think I didn't know that? With Groudon gone, there is no longer any need for this blasted volcano. I am going after Groudon, so this is where we part!"

Mossdeep Space Center

• If spoken to before battle

"Clear out of the way! Don't you dare interfere!"

• Before battle

"Fufufu... Since you're so curious, you deserve an explanation. We're going to jettison the entire load into Mt. Chimney! With Groudon gone, we have no need for that slag heap of a mountain! So we'll use the fuel's power to make the volcano erupt! It will be savage!"

• When defeated

"All I want... I just want to expand the land mass..."

• After being defeated

"We failed to make the volcano erupt... We failed to control Groudon after we had awoken it... Is our goal to expand the land misguided? ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... If... If we, Team Magma, are wrong... ... ... ... ... ... Then might Team Aqua's goal to expand the sea also be equally misguided?"

"All right... We will give up on the fuel... There appear to be more important matters that I must examine..."

Seafloor Cavern

"What have you wrought? Archie... You've finally awoken Kyogre, haven't you? What will happen to the world if this downpour continues for all eternity? The world's landmass will drown in the deepening sea..."

"We don't have the time to argue about it here! Get outside and see for yourself! See if what you've wrought is the world that we desired!"

"<Player>, come on, you have to get out of here, too!"

Route 128

"Do you understand now, Archie? Do you finally see how disastrous your dream turned out to be? We have to hurry! We have to do something before the situation goes completely out of control!"

"<Player>, don't say anything. I know that I have no right to be critical of Archie... But the way things are now, I doubt that we humans will be capable of doing anything about it. But neither can we stand by and just watch helplessly. The responsibility of putting an end to this falls between Archie and me..."

"This defies belief... Those super-ancient Pokémon... Their power is unbelievable. They have upset the balance of nature..."

Sootopolis City

"G... Groudon... Please! Stop what you're doing! I know the extent of your power now! If you keep going, all Hoenn, not just Sootopolis, will be utterly ruined!"

• After Rayquaza stops the fight between Kyogre and Groudon

"So the super-ancient Pokémon weren't only Groudon and Kyogre... After all our frantic scheming and fruitless efforts, that one Pokémon's simple action puts everything right again as if nothing had happened... Fu... Fuhahaha..."

Mt. Pyre

"<Player>..."

Pokémon Omega Ruby

Oceanic Museum

"Now here I was wondering how you could be held up in the simple act of seizing a case. Do I take it you are being stymied by this child?"

"Hmm. Though you are but a child, your eyes tell me of your fierce determination. My heart is pounding in my chest... Yes, I think I can see why my lowly Grunts could not stand one minute against you. I am called Maxie. I stand as the head of Team Magma, a noble organization whose goal is to propel humanity to even greater heights of progress and evolution. Indeed. And you are one of the young persons who may shape our society's future. Considering that fact, I believe I shall educate you in the ways of the world. The land... It is the stage upon which humanity stands. The land exists so we humans might continue onward and upward, stepping into the future... For us to continue growing and evolving, humans require a grand stage upon which to stand. A land upon which we can stride forward... A land we can explore...develop...exploit... This is the basis for the growth of all human endeavor. That is why we, Team Magma, must increase the landmass of the world! Believe that this will lead to a future of eternal happiness for humanity... And consequently for all life!"

"Humph. I suppose the concept may still be too difficult for a child to comprehend. Is that the case? At least I have tried to open your mind. I will take my leave for now. I suggest you take care that you never again stand against Team Magma. I will not be so lenient next time. I implore you to remember that."

"We are done here."

Mt. Chimney

• Before battle

"The power contained in the Meteorite... If we merge the explosive energy contained within the planet's core with the Meteorite's power..."

"I remember those eyes. And the indomitable will that seems to burn behind them. Ahhh. Now I recall. You are the one who defied us at Slateport's Oceanic Museum. And, your presence here tells me that you have defeated Tabitha. Yes, I see now that the stirring of interest I felt was not misplaced. Hmph. You show true promise. Fine. I will attempt to educate you."

"Thousands of years ago, there lived a most powerful being that was said to be capable of creating new lands on the planet. The power which we in Team Magma seek— This power, which can expand the available landmass, belongs to a legendary and super-ancient Pokémon. Though now it slumbers, having lost the source of its power and been trapped in a deep sleep. So what is it that we must do to awaken this slumbering giant? Our research has led us here, to Mt. Chimney. Yes, here...to this very Meteorite. If we create the right conditions, we should find ourselves able to alter this Meteorite's qualities. Yes, even into a Mega Stone. Even into a Key Stone. And here, at Mt. Chimney— Hmph... I should not say too much. That is the end of today's lesson."

"Now then. I believe it is time we begin. The time for the purge has come. I do believe that I made myself quite clear when we were last in Slateport. I warned you that any fool standing in our way would be met without mercy!"

"I will bury you by my own hand. I hope you appreciate this honor!"

• When defeated

"Ugh! You are...quite capable... I fell behind, but only by an inch..."

• After being defeated

"Oh? So you repulsed the great Maxie in battle. Haha... You never fail to entertain me!"

"An excellent start! This time, permit me to unleash my full strength! Once you've tasted my Pokémon's Mega Evolved power, you will say good-bye to your last shred of hope!"

"Hm? Yes, it's me. ...Oh? Then it is Mt. Pyre. I understand. I will come at once."

"I am sorry to cut our battle short, but I'm afraid I must excuse myself. Such rudeness demands reparation. Take this Meteorite as my apologies. You may do with it what you like."

"And I will not again forget the face of the Trainer who managed to thwart me in battle!"

Mt. Pyre

"Humph. So it was you... I'm sorry that I had to postpone my defeat of you at Mt. Chimney. And now, I am sorry that I have to postpone it once more. I cannot afford to waste even a single second now. For the Red Orb which has been enshrined here at Mt. Pyre... Now belongs to me, the great Maxie!"

"Courtney. You must see to it that our dear visitor is not neglected due to my inability to battle now... Do be so kind as to battle him/her with the full measure of your strength...and crush this boy/girl so that he/she will never again for a single moment dream of defying our team!"

"Fufufu... With this Red Orb in my possession, I have no need for the power of the Meteorite to awaken the beast from the deep! All that I need now is a way to reach the place where it sleeps... The only task remaining is obtaining the submarine being constructed in Slateport! We move out at once, team! Our next destination...Slateport City!"

Slateport Harbor

"Hrr-hrrmph. Captain Stern, I presume you can hear me. We of Team Magma will now assume control of your famed submarine. Take pride in the fact that your invention will serve as a linchpin of the next great step in humanity's development! Fufufu... Fuwahahahahaha!"

"Hmph... So you have bothered to chase me, Maxie, all the way here from Mt. Pyre... Hohoho. You have earned my respect for the persistence you have shown. However... None can stop us now. All that remains is to retrofit this submarine and force our way into the Seafloor Cavern, where the great Pokémon sleeps... Our plans to propel humanity to its ultimate heights have entered their final stage. If you wish to prolong your futile struggle, I will not deny your right to try. Our hideout lies in Lilycove City. Follow us to our very door if you feel that justice demands it. And now I must be going. Tabitha! Let us go."

Seafloor Cavern

"Ahahaha! How pathetic you appear now. The fool, Archie."

• Before battle

"Fuhahaha! Just as I predicted."

"Even I, the great Maxie, have found myself wishing for something I cannot justify. And the illogical desire that I harbored was to have you present here at this moment. Hahaha... And now that fool's wish has come true. Fantastic! Nothing could please me more! I suppose I should make introductions... I present to you my incomparable partner, who will assist Team Magma in driving humanity forward to its next level!"

"The super-ancient Pokémon... Groudon! Behold! This great form slumbering in defiance of even the broiling lava surrounding it!"

"So long have I waited for this day... Immeasurably long! This foolish world has held back humanity's progress out of misguided idealism regarding the coexistence of humans and Pokémon. But this ancient creature can bring that to its rightful end, creating a new land upon which humanity may stride freely forward. Now that I have at last obtained the power of Primal Groudon!"

"And now, you are the final obstacle remaining between me and my goals. It behooves me to use every tool at my disposal to eliminate you. Indeed! Even Mega Evolution! Do not delude yourself that you and your Pokémon are the only ones capable of it. I must apologize for making you wait through our encounters at Mt. Chimney and Mt. Pyre without treating you to this sight. Brace yourself for my ultimate attack! Fuhahaha!"

• When defeated

"You've really done it, child. You've shown a power that exceeds that of the great Maxie!"

• After being defeated

"Hah... Hah... Hahhh... ... Ah. Aha... Fuhahaha... Kahahahaha! GAHAHAHAHAHAHA!"

"Splendid. Just splendid, my young Trainer. No, it is more than that! I should be calling you my young hero! Believing until the very end that a world where humanity and Pokémon coexist must be the best... Rejecting my ideals without a second thought... Yes, watching you struggle desperately to halt the beginning of the world's end... You are undoubtedly a hero! So noble... And yet. I will not yield! I will not bend! My ideals will not be shaken! My dream for the world's next step forward will never change!"

"I will use the Red Orb to awaken Groudon, revert it to its primal form, and put an end to all else!"

"Buh?! Tabitha?!"

"Humph. Did you think I had not noticed? That I had somehow failed to realize you were after my spot? Such a sad development indeed. To be betrayed by my number two..."

"In the end, there is only one being upon which I can depend! Now, Groudon! Absorb all of the power resting in this Red Orb, and reclaim yourself! Revert to your primal form! This is the time to take back the great Evolution you lost in the ancient past! Reclaim the possibility you once held!"

"Gahahahaha! At last... AT LAST! I've finally done it!!! A new world for human evolution will be born!!! We shall stride forward!!!"

"... Hm? A message from our members outside? What is it? So the sun has turned mercilessly fierce in its heat. I should expect so. That is what I have long— No, what WE have long wished for. What?! The heat is greater than simulations predicted? It will be a risk to our own safety if it continues?! That cannot be... It has only just awoken... Where is it getting so much power from? And how much more will it gain when it does undergo Primal Reversion... C-continue your readings! Then report back!"

"All that matters is... That I have used the red orb to awaken Groudon. And now... I will transform this planet to a land ideal for humanity."

"What... Did you say?"

Route 128

"This... This is not..."

"... I... I wanted... I wanted to make... It was supposed to be a world where the human race would attain new heights... The next stage... Of our new development... It was all... For humanity's future..."

"Ngh..."

Sootopolis City

"...I know what must be done. I will entrust this to you now. It is the fruit of our collaboration with the Devon Corporation, and it represents the height of Hoenn's technological knowledge and skill."

"And yet... Even with that Magma Suit, is it probable that anyone could pass through that magma, now fiercer than ever due to the forces of nature?"

"Child, you... No. I have no right to call you "child." Fellow Trainer. I have caused great harm, and for that I apologize most sincerely. But now we find ourselves at an impasse, and you and your Pokémon are all that humanity has to count on in its stand against Groudon..."

"The fate of our world... The world upon which all humanity thrives... The fate of our world rests in your hands!"

Cave of Origin (via radio)

"Do you read me? It is I, the great Maxie. A device built into that suit has donned allows me to talk to you. We have received the readings from your suit. They suggest that Groudon has appeared. Is my supposition correct? Does it stand before you now? You must listen... Do not waste even a single second. Leap upon Groudon's mighty back. Then le-- take you to -- dee---est... O--- th--- c..."

Sootopolis City (after confronting Groudon)

"Is the energy that had been amassed deep within the Cave of Origin now flowing out to pour over the greater world?"

"... I suppose...you may be right... However... Personally, in my case... Some wrongs cannot be atoned for, no matter how you try to right them. And I have committed wrongs so great as to bring the whole world to its knees. It may be that I... It may be too much to assume that I should deserve the chance to start anything over."

"T-Tabitha... ... Thank you."

"You were able to use that Blue Orb to great effect, so I imagine you will be able to handle this. Have Groudon hold it, and you should be able to control its Primal Reversion for at least a short period, such as during a battle."

"Farewell."

Delta Episode

Team Magma Hideout

"Guh--?!"

"Grr... The great Maxie has fallen to this woman?!"

"Woman... Who are you?"

"You... Why are you here?"

"You--?!"

"... Now I see... Yes, it was not chance that brought you here now. This was inevitable."

"Tabitha. Give it to him/her."

"Yes... Now that the Key Stone has been stolen, a Mega Stone will serve me no purpose."

"I do not have the power now to use Mega Evolution. So I entrust it to you.

"I entrust it believing that this is the best action I can now take! That woman... She had such utter mastery over her Dragon-type Pokémon. There is more to her than meets the eye. I do not know what must be going through her mind. But... I think you may be the only one who can now stand against her. So I ask you this favor: Rage! Take up this fight for me, and bring this crisis to its resolution!"

"That woman... She said that the former Champion would know what she was about. I assume you of all people should know where to find him, but...?"

Delta Episode epilogue

"..."

"..."

"..."

"Ugh..."

"?!"

"What are you--?!"

"... Fine. I understand. Courtney. I, the great Maxie, will forgive you. But only on one condition!"

"You must... Also forgive me... Courtney. I never imagined... I never could have imagined... How very loyal you were to me. Nor did I imagine even one iota of the shock you must have experienced, due to my recent speech and conduct, or how I could have pained you. The one who drove you to such an extreme act was me. I am truly sorry for that. You see, Courtney, I would like to start on a new path. There are truths that I have learned because of the mistakes I have made. They pit me against others who are not like me and against ideas that differ from mine. They tell me the importance of understanding these others, even though we may continue to cause pain to another. And that holds true whether the opponent I face is human, Pokémon, or even the might of nature itself. I will take this step forward, free from hesitation, and meet my foe. And together we will find a way to create, not destroy, or so I hope. That is the vision that I, Maxie, have for Team Magma's future. Will you come with me on this journey as well? Courtney."'

"My... You certainly cry a lot."

All subsequent visits

"Child. Ah...Forgive me. I should greet you more properly by now, <player>. Feel free to spend one hour, or even a day, in our hideout. We will always welcome a visit from you, <player>."

Battle Maison

• When selected for the Multi Battle challenge

"So you wish for the great Maxie to battle alongside you... Hehehe... My heart trembles in anticipation! This should be a fascinating battle!"

• After ending the Multi Battle challenge

"All things must inevitably come to an end. But I look forward to the prospect of a new beginning."

• After 20 consecutive wins at the Multi Battle challenge

"Hehehe... Hahaha! This result was inevitable the moment the great Maxie joined hands with you! Should another such opportunity occur, I anticipate a similarly beneficial outcome."

• After losing the Multi Battle challenge

"So the great Maxie has fallen, even when battling alongside your team... I shall commit this curious phenomenon to memory. It had less than a 1 percent probability of occurring, you know."

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

Meteor Falls

"Hmph… Do these mere children give you so much trouble? You—an Admin of Team Aqua…"

"Hmph…"

"Hmm…"

"… My name is Maxie. I lead an organization known as Team Magma. We work for the future happiness of all mankind. From what I have seen here, it appears that you are working against our rivals in Team Aqua. …Fine. Amuse yourself with those Team Aqua fools. But be careful you do not impede our goals. Be you child or grown, oppose us in the slightest, and I, the great Maxie, will show no mercy!"

Mt. Chimney

"Ugh! Impudent fools! You Team Aqua curs dare to impede the great Maxie?!"

"Impertinent…little…imbeciles!"

• After defeating Archie

"I've seen you before, child. It seems you are not to be trifled with, if you repelled Archie in battle."

"What is that fool up to now? He abandoned the Meteorite that he sought so persistently?"

"No! Could it be possible that he has confirmed the existence of the orbs at last?"

"Ngh! Again, I find myself outmaneuvered. What a terrible miscalculation!"

Seafloor Cavern

"Urk..."

"Ugh... A-Archie...you..."

"Y-you, child..."

"..."

"No... That..."

"Archie. It appears you have made a grave error regarding Kyogre's powers."

"The "beginning" that Primal Kyogre brings about... The way that it resets the world... It starts by driving every living thing on this planet to death first! This path leads only to an inescapable despair that cannot be withstood. That is all you have brought us. This is what comes of the madness of thinking that you could ever control the super-ancient Pokémon's power!"

Route 128

"Is this... Is this the power of the super-ancient Pokémon? Is this what Kyogre's power truly is? Is this how you return everything to its beginning?"

"The balance in this world is faltering. At this rate, it may be lost forever."

"You... We will make our way to Sootopolis. It is most likely the case that Kyogre is also making its way to that city. In the deepest reaches of the Cave of Origin, which lies in the heart of Sootopolis City... That is where Kyogre will find the energy it needs to reclaim its primal form. I expect Kyogre will go to that place in search of even greater power. We must follow it to the Cave of Origin and do whatever it takes! There's nothing else we can do!"

"Archie. You and your team of fools will accompany us. We have brought this calamity upon ourselves. It is only right that we take responsibility and clean up after our mistakes."

"..."'

"As an adult, I feel I must first apologize for the way things have turned out. I am truly sorry... But I must ask for your assistance. Won't you help us avert this crisis? If we work together, I believe we'll be able to overcome this ultimate threat. I will expect your arrival in Sootopolis."

Sootopolis City

"We have been expecting you."

"Hmph! So that's it! Now that you mention it, I do remember the elderly couple at Mt. Pyre saying such... The Blue Orb is capable of releasing Kyogre's full power, of reverting it to its primal form. While the Red Orb has the power to quell that flood of power."

"We will also work to mobilize our team members and offer help to the people and Pokémon who are suffering most due to this disaster."

"Now is the time when we all must simply do the best that we can within our own chosen roles... And you, child... No. You are not acting as a mere child today. Trainer! I am sorry to say that we have put the greatest burden on your shoulders alone... But I trust you to take care of this."

• After confronting Kyogre

"The power, which had been pooling in the Cave of Origin, is now flowing back out into the world..."

"..."

"The land...or the sea... Humans...or Pokémon... When we sought to bring happiness to only one... we nearly destroyed both. Now the world's balance is restored to its natural state. Perhaps this is the time we must reconsider our ideals... Do you not agree? Archie..."

"Hmph... We adults have a duty to pass this world along to the next generation. A world worth passing along. What is it we truly need to do to create such a world? Take each other's hand in friendship? Or fight for the right of supremacy? I think it is time we consider this again with our team members and break down the wall between us."

"Farewell."

Battle Resort

"Hmph."

"..."

"Ah..."

"Hmmm... Indeed. The hero who crushed Team Aqua's hopes and saved the world. I had not expected to meet you here."

"Are you a friend to that young man who just left? His whole body seemed to hum with his eagerness for battle... He must be quite the Trainer."

"It seems that I may get to battle both you and that young man here... Fuhaha! It appears that coming to this island may prove worth the trouble yet!"

"There has been something on my mind ever since the incident in Sootopolis... In another time, or perhaps another world, one only a fraction of an inch removed from our own, it seems very likely that it would have been us in Team Magma standing against you in that battle... Perhaps we would have been the ones trying to revive Groudon and obtain its terrible power for ourselves..."

"But of course it is pure fantasy. Talking about other worlds, or alternative realities... It is just a dream for those of us living in the present world. Fuhahaha..."

"Ah yes. But now that I've had the good fortune to meet you again, I should give you that thing..."

"Courtney?"

"I look forward to a day when my Pokémon team might face yours in battle. Until that day..."

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

• Before battle

"Here I thought it was that obnoxious Faba, coming to pester me again, but... All this ruckus was caused by a child? I am Team Magma's Maxie. I had finally realized my grand design, only to be swallowed by a great fissure that appeared beneath me... When I awoke, I was in this world."

"I'm enjoying this experience so far, though. The knowledge in this world is...fascinating."

"I do intend to return to my own world eventually, but first... I have decided to bring my grand design to this world, as well! I will use the magma-controlling power of the Continent Pokémon Groudon to shrink the oceans and create more glorious landmass! With more dry land to live on, the creatures of the land will no longer have to fight for territory!"

"This is the ideal world for people and Pokémon! A world without conflict! Don't you agree?"

"Do you mean to interfere with my plans? You're just like that fool from Team Aqua."

"I can't allow an ignorant child like you to get in our way. I, Maxie, will show you the consequences of meddling!"

• Being defeated

"I fell behind, but only by an inch..."

• After being defeated

"So you defeated the master of the land—the great Maxie! Still, I wonder... What makes you so adept at handling Pokémon? There has to be some reason I was defeated... That's what you're trying to say, aren't you? ... ... ... ... ... ... Hmph... You think I didn't know that? This isn't my own world, after all."

"If you truly wish to continue farther into Team Rocket's Castle, there are two paintings that you need to examine. One red, and the other blue."

"I have my noble cause! To expand the landmass, for the advancement of the humankind and Pokémon! This is where we part!"

• Confronting the player and Archie in the Team Rocket's Castle entrance room

"Oh, you're still wandering around here?"

"Well, if it isn't the big buffoon himself, Archie!"

"Hmph, such nonsense. No matter what world we're in, I would never lose to the likes of you."

"As you wish! Let the victor take Alola, and do with it as he pleases!"

"Hm...?!"

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Maxie (Masters)

Menu interface (voice clips)

• After being recruited

"I'm Maxie. I stand at the head of Team Magma to propel humanity to greater heights of progress and evolution."

• Sync pair viewer

"The coexistence of humans and Pokémon is nothing more than misguided idealism."

"We of Team Magma work for the propulsion and future happiness of all humanity."

• Selection screen (forming team)

"I see you require my help."

• Selection screen (disbanding team)

"Farewell."

• Upon learning a new lucky skill

"We've finally done it!"

• Upon leveling up

"Mmhmhmm. Not bad!"

• Upon reaching max level

"Ahahahaha. And thus, we become the strongest."

• Upon unlocking a new level cap

"None can stop me now!"

• Receiving EX style

"We've finally done it!"

• During conversation

"Ahem."

"Hey."

"Just splendid."

"You have earned my respect."

"Do the best you can."

"Very well."

"If you don't mind."

"I see."

"Ah, splendid."

"Ahahaha."

• During special log-in conversation (morning)

"One day, my ideal world will become a reality. It will rise up like the morning sun."

• During special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"I would love to learn more about how they built Pasio. It could prove useful to my goals."

• During special log-in conversation (evening)

"The beauty of city lights glimmering in the night is a triumph of human innovation and ingenuity."

• During special gift conversation

"You can have this."

Battle interface (voice clips)

• Co-op match screen

"Now then."

• VS screen

"I shall educate you!"

• Sending out Pokémon

"Let's go!"

• Using Pokémon move

"Go!"

"Do it!"

• Using item

"Now!"

• Using Trainer move

"Prepare yourself!"

• Using sync move

"Bring it on!"

• Unity attack / theme skill

"Erupt!"

"Power!"

"Magma!"

• Uh-oh!

"The time for the purge has come."

• Switching in

"My turn."

• Recalling fainted Pokémon

"This can't be!"

• "Nice" emote

"Splendid."

• "Watch out" emote

"Caution!"

• "Let's do this" emote

"Hahaha! You never fail to entertain me."

• Defeat

"Mmm..."

• Victory

"*snicker*"

"Haha! How pathetic you appear now."

Main Story Villain Arc - Hoenn - Delta of Land, Sea, and Sky

• Differing Perspectives

"Hm..."

"I understand that you're unsatisfied with our current lack of activity."

"However, now is not the time to act."

"We still haven't been able to calculate the extent of Groudon's power."

"In order for Team Magma to control it and make it our own, we'll need a bit more time."

"Furthermore, our main goal as Team Magma isn't to defeat Team Aqua..."

"Do not make that mistake."

• Battle over Natural Energy

"Right in the middle of town... What is the meaning of this, Archie?"

"*sigh* Fighting here is such a pointless endeavor."

"Return, Groudon. Do not entertain them anymore."

"Hm? What's wrong, Groudon?"

"Wha–?!"

• Super-Ancient Pokémon and People

"I hadn't the slightest idea that this situation could occur..."

"Yes... Please do that."

"And for what purpose..."

"What are you saying?"

"Your Kyogre attacked us, so we merely returned the favor."

"You're right... They are entities far beyond the capacity of mere humans to control."

• Justice Serving Beliefs

"That does seem to be the case. But all we can do now is wait for them."

"Stand by until they contact us."

"Very well."

"I see you've done your research. I suppose you would have, being part of the International Police."

"Let me teach you something."

"There is justice in fighting an old friend if it is to pursue your own ideologies."

"I imagine Archie feels just as strongly about that as I do."

"And I know his feelings are real."

"That is why I can't go easy on him."

• Uncontrollable Power

"How could this happen..."

"Courtney has taken Groudon and is now on a rampage..."

• Maxie and Archie

"Desist, immediately!"

"Absolutely not. We must take responsibility for our own actions."

"Heh... I guess so."

"Attention, Courtney! Stop fighting immediately!"

"Paperwork is only the minimum punishment for repeatedly disobeying orders!"

"Courtney!"

"It's my job to deal with my subordinate's misdoings."

"Courtney! Allow me to share the burden of your suffering!"

"Urgh!"

• The Terrifying Power of Nature

"We cannot give up here."

"Not until we stop those two."'

"It's only one subordinate... I can't believe I couldn't control her..."

"Look at us, so proud of our grand ideals..."

"Yet we are utterly powerless before the marvels of nature!"

• Destroy the Meteor

"Stay strong, Courtney! We need you to control Groudon!"

• Over the phone

"Can you hear me, Champion? It's me, Maxie."

"In order to destroy the meteor, we need a Trainer who's wearing a space-compatible suit..."

"and is a sync pair with Rayquaza, correct?"

"We have a suit that has almost the same features as what you're wearing."

"As long as we can make our Rayquaza Mega Evolve–"

• In the Shadows of Pasio's Crisis

"I apologize for burdening you with this responsibility."

"I deeply regret involving all of you in our mess..."

"This incident hit us hard with a valuable lesson."

"In the face of the wonders of nature and a worldwide catastrophe..."

"squabbling over the ocean and land just seems so trivial."

"It might not be enough to atone for my wrongdoings..."

"but perhaps we could offer our assistance the next time Pasio needs to be protected."

Main Story Villain Arc - Galar - A Millennium into the Future

• Taking Sides
• As "???"

"We, Team Magma, hold the development of humanity as our ideal."

• As Maxie

"For this reason, we decided to support Mr. Rose."

"I hope you don't hold it against me."

• A Small Step into the Future

"Go! Groudon!"

Main Story Villain Arc - Paulo - The Path Forward

• The Last Evil

"What did you want to discuss, Archie?"

"About how his ideals and sense of justice are out of control?"

"Archie... That sounds painfully familiar, doesn't it?"

Main Story Villain Arc - Final Chapter - Where Ideals Cross Paths

• Shadow of Lies

"Shocked, are you? Then we have further news you'll like even more."

"We're not the only ones. Other organizations are also joining the battle all over Pasio!"

• Off-screen

"You've become the common enemy—one that transcends ideals and beliefs."

• On-screen

"It started as an alliance to stop Team Break from getting too out of hand."

• Off-screen

"Paulo."

"Avenging ourselves on you isn't on our agenda."

"After all, we're not so different from you."

• On-screen

"We had strong beliefs that once led us down the wrong path."

"We couldn't just stand by and watch you repeat our mistakes."

"That's all we've got to say. Don't you kids have something to take care of?"

"You heard the man, Archie. Please don't make an embarrassment of yourself."

Story Event - Masters of Land and Sea

• A Creeping Crisis

"Very interesting. So this Lear individual is the creator of Pasio."

"Intriguing. I'd like to meet him."

"Hm? Groudon is here, you say?"

"*chuckle* I understand now... You think I'm some ruthless villain."

"I'm the leader of Team Magma, an organization dedicated to finding paths upon which humanity may stride freely forward and evolve."

"We need Groudon's power to achieve our ideal world!"

"Of course, I don't intend to take anything by force."

"That fool... He's always coming up with these outrageous ideas."

"I couldn't help but overhear your conversation. Archie's here on Pasio, isn't he."

"If so, we'll need to formulate a solid strategy to stop him."

"Well, we can't let him sink the island, can we?"

"Of course. You have my word."

• Stop Archie!

"That's correct."

"Specifically, we have to prevent Archie from making contact with Kyogre."

"But just in case, I'll approach Groudon in the meantime and get it to join our side."

"So we're all on the same page? Then it's time to execute our plan."

"Brendan—that's your name, isn't it? Why don't you come with me."

"You're the one who knows where Groudon is, right?"

"I suppose the only way is to defeat it in battle."

"Sometimes, a bit of force is necessary in order to get things done."

"But I understand why you're so surprised. It will be dangerous after all."

"Do you want to turn back now? I won't hold it against you if you do."

"Hmph. If only we had a little more time, I could have come up with a more efficient solution, but we just have to work with what we have."

• Maxie's Objective

"Hmm..."

"Mightyena, protect that boy!"

"Face me, you beast!"

"I'll have you join me, Groudon! To protect the land...and fulfill my ambitions!"

"Wait, I know that cry!"

"Sounds like we may be too late."

"What on earth are you doing?"

"There's no consistency to your actions. How do you expect your subordinates to ever respect you as their leader?"

"Hmph. We can save the chitchat for later. Right now, our first priority is stopping those two."

• Aqua and Magma Unite!

"I could say the same to you."

"They're strong... I suppose they aren't called super-ancient Legendary Pokémon just for show."

"It pains me to even suggest this, but allow me to distract them. Use that opportunity to stop at least one of them."

"I'm sure you can handle that, Archie."

"Annoying and boisterous as ever..."

"There, they stopped moving... Do it!"

"This is just my own hypothesis..."

"but perhaps these super-ancient Pokémon were somehow influenced by us."

"Not just yours. I'd say the fault lies equally with us both."

"After all, we came here from another region, didn't we?"

"And Groudon and Kyogre are also from that region."

"They never existed on Pasio to begin with. Isn't that right?"

"Well, this is all conjecture, of course."

"Well...I can't say this was part of the plan, but if you find me worthy of being your partner, I won't stop you from joining me."

"Hmph. I can't believe you came after the situation was already resolved."

"How embarrassing..."

"Now that the administrators of our respective organizations are here on Pasio, I suppose that means..."

"Hmph. I hate to admit it, but I do agree."

"Even if it was just temporary, I suppose it wasn't so bad teaming up with you."

"Agreed. Let's call a short truce...for now, at least."

Solo Event - A Pasio Spectacle

• Style Prevails

"Hmm? Well, if it isn't Team Break."

"What's that you say? You're in awe of my magnificent Mega Glasses? It appears you have very good taste."

"Allow me to explain the cutting-edge science used to create this ingenious design–"

Sync Pair Story - A Day with Maxie

"You're a fool if you thought you even had a chance at winning. However, I suppose you're strong enough to contribute to our cause."

"What do you say? Will you join Team Magma?"

"I retract what I said earlier. Rejecting my offer means you weren't fit to join us after all."

What offer?: "Oh, it's you. As you no doubt overheard, I scouted that individual to join Team Magma."

Are you scouting new members?: "Oh, it's you. Yes, I am. But only those whom I deem worthy of joining Team Magma."

"There are many talented scientists and engineers on Pasio."

"With their technological know-how, we can create new land and promote the further advancement and evolution of humanity!"

"As you saw with the scientist earlier, some of them even challenge me to Pokémon battles."

"I use that opportunity to determine whether they're fit to join Team Magma."

"Knowledge and technology alone simply aren't enough enough if they can't be put to use."

"I seek candidates who can apply their expertise in battle."

"If they can't do that, they obviously can't help me make my ideals come true."

"That's why I offer people a chance to join us after I've tested them in battle."

"Battling is also good practice for working with Groudon."

"The power unleashed by these sync stones is proportional to the strength of the bond between you and your Pokémon..."

"Unravelling the mysteries behind this connection may allow us to gain complete control over Groudon's power."

Do you really need to control it?: "Of course we do. There's no point in obtaining such immense power if you have no way of harnessing it."

Groudon doesn't seem to like that.: "Why does that concern you?"

"Oh, I see... You have misguided idealism regarding the coexistence of humans and Pokémon, don't you."

"People like you are the reason why humanity's evolution has faced so many delays!"

"I will control Groudon's power and create new land for the sake of human evolution!"

"Expanses of fertile land as far as the eye can see! Can't you imagine how marvelous that would be?"

"Heh... Looks like we're on the same page."

"<player>... If you stand in our way, I will not hesitate to take you down."

"Don't forget that."

You and Groudon get along well!: "Wha—?! How did you arrive at THAT conclusion?"

You two make a great sync pair.: "What?! What in the world made you arrive at THAT conclusion?!"

"The mind of a child is a mystery to me...but I suppose that's an interesting thought—and quite flexible thinking."

"I wouldn't want you as an enemy. You'd be a considerable thorn in my side."

Pokémon Center

• During sync background preview

Though you are but a child, your eyes tell me of your fierce determination. My heart is pounding in my chest...

• Random conversation

"This foolish world has held back humanity's progress out of misguided idealism regarding the coexistence of humans and Pokémon."

"I will bring that to its rightful end and create a new land upon which humanity may stride freely forward."

"By expanding the land, I'll create an ideal world for humanity's continual growth and evolution!"

• Random conversation

"Did you know that meteorites contain latent power?"

"Under the right conditions, it's possible to alter the qualities of a meteorite."

"Yes, even into a Mega Stone. Or even into a Key Stone."

"I believe this power has the potential to help us achieve our goals."

• Random conversation

"Team Magma is an organization dedicated to the further advancement and evolution of humanity."

"Every morning at eleven o'clock, I gather my team members and give them a speech on a useful subject. You could call it a lecture of sorts."

"By listening to me, they acquire knowledge and wisdom... In other words, they evolve as people."

"Unlike Team Aqua, we adhere to rules and structure."

• Random conversation

"We in Team Magma have invented a suit that incorporates a variety of scientific technology."

"We call it the Magma Suit! It allows the wearer to move through magma unharmed."

"The power of nature is formidable, but with the power of technology, we are more than capable of competing with it!"

• Random conversation

"<player>... Do you have a friend who you consider to be your rival?"

"I have someone like that. In the past, we worked together on the same team."

"But now...we've chosen different paths."

• Random conversation

"I'm fascinated by the technology that was used to build this artificial island of Pasio."

"I've been trying to recruit Pasio's creator to join Team Magma...but we haven't had much luck so far."

"Well, I suppose it doesn't matter that much. I can handle my team's research and development on my own."

"I'll figure out the inner workings of Pasio's technology."

• If spoken to again

"Pasio's creator didn't respond to my recruitment offer..."

"Nevertheless, I think I'll still be able to gather some promising human resources while I'm here."

"By that, I mean you, of course. Won't you join Team Magma and contribute to our glorious cause?"

• Random conversation

"If I can somehow acquire Pasio's technology, I can make significant advancements toward realizing my ideal world."

"I can expand the stage for humanity to take great strides forward and evolve!"

"And with this, we can help humanity—or rather, all forms of life—achieve infinite happiness!"

"My apologies. I got carried away yet again... I have a bad habit of forgetting about everything else when I get passionate about something."

• If spoken to again

"I will take control of any power that will help me achieve my ideals!"

"I make no exceptions, not even for Groudon...or you, for that matter."

"You have a certain charisma that draws people to you. One day, I shall make that power mine!"

• Special log-in conversation (generic)

"<player>... Your arrival on Pasio is no coincidence. I believe it was destiny."

"I can see in your eyes that you have an indomitable will. I hope you can grow from all that you'll see and experience."

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"One day, my ideal world will become a reality. It will rise up like the morning sun."

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"I would love to learn more about how they built Pasio. It could prove useful to my goals."

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"The beauty of city lights glimmering in the night is a triumph of human innovation and ingenuity."

• Special gift conversation

"Why don't you take this?"

"There's no reason for you to decline. Just take it."

• After giving out item

"I expect you'll make good use of it."

• Special Countdown 2021 log-in conversation with May and Archie

"Hmph. I didn't expect to run into you here, Archie."

"I was just ruminating over the events of the past year and going through my plans for the future of my team..."

"Agreed. Then perhaps I should teach you a lesson right here and now–"

"Perhaps for today, we can call a truce."

"It might not be such a bad idea to clear our slates and restart our battle anew in the new year after we've had time to prepare."