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Team Galactic Grunt (Trainer class)

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Team Galactic Grunt
ギンガだんのしたっぱ Team Galactic Underling
BDSP Team Galactic Grunts.png
Team Galactic Grunt art from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Other names Galactic Grunt (Generation IV)
Introduced in Generation IV
Appears in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Masters EX
Gender Both
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members B-2, Advanced level Grunt
Anime debut A Secret Sphere of Influence!
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut Escape From Team Galactic (Pokémon 7)
Ring Around the Roserade II (Adventures)
Hareta's Very First Pokémon Battle!! (DP Adventure!)

A Team Galactic Grunt (Japanese: ギンガだんのしたっぱ Team Galactic Underling), known as Galactic Grunt in Generation IV, is a type of Pokémon Trainer that debuted in the Generation IV games. They are the grunts of Team Galactic. There are male and female versions, and they all dress in the spacesuit-looking outfits that are the Team Galactic uniforms and have turquoise hair that is cut quite short and rounded.

In the games

In the games, Team Galactic Grunts generally act as footsoldiers and guards for Team Galactic. Like all villainous team Grunts, they are not individually named. They are known to simply quote Team Galactic's mottos and policies that can be found in their Headquarters even if they do not challenge the player. Certain Team Galactic grunts sometimes drop keys to their warehouses and HQs when they are defeated, and/or they run away. They generally use a combination of Bug-DPBDSP, Dark-Pt and Poison-type Pokémon.

Gallery

Artwork

Diamond Pearl Team Galactic Grunts.png
Official artwork from
Diamond and Pearl by Ken Sugimori[1]

Sprites and models

In the core series

Spr DP Galactic Grunt M.pngSpr DP Galactic Grunt F.png VSTeam Galactic Grunt M BDSP.pngVSTeam Galactic Grunt F BDSP.png
Galactic Grunt sprites from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum 		VS models from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Galactic Grunt m OD.pngGalactic Grunt f OD.png Team Galactic Grunt M BDSP OD.pngTeam Galactic Grunt F BDSP OD.png
Galactic Grunt overworld sprites from
Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum 		Overworld models from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

In other games

VSTeam Galactic Grunt M Masters.pngVSTeam Galactic Grunt F Masters.png
VS models from
Masters EX
Spr Masters Team Galactic Grunt M.pngSpr Masters Team Galactic Grunt F.png
Models from
Masters EX

Trainer list

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


Pokémon Platinum


Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl


In the anime

Main series

Team Galactic Grunts have made multiple appearances in the anime, with the first appearance being in A Secret Sphere of Influence!. They also appeared in Enter Galactic!, Losing Its Lustrous and Double Team Turnover!, Steeling Peace of Mind!, Saving the World From Ruins!, Gateway to Ruin!, Unlocking the Red Chain of Events!, The Needs Of The Three!, The Battle Finale of Legend! and Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles. Some grunts wear glasses and, as shown in Gateway to Ruin!, are trained to fight with Bōs (or Quarterstaves).

Team Rocket and Looker disguised as them in The Needs of The Tree! and The Battle Finale of Legend!

Pokémon

Golbat
Team Galactic Grunts's Golbat
Debut Enter Galactic!
Voice actors
Japanese Shin-ichiro Miki
English Shin-ichiro Miki

Each Team Galactic Grunt appears to be issued with one or two Golbat each. These Golbat are used either in battle or for aerial research.

Golbat's known moves are Air Cutter, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Protect, and Supersonic.

Bronzor
Team Galactic Grunts's Bronzor

Three Team Galactic Grunts used a Bronzor each to battle a Heatran.

None of the Bronzor's moves are known.

Pokémon Generations

Team Galactic Grunts in Pokémon Generations

Two Team Galactic Grunts appeared in The New World, watching Cyrus summon Dialga and Palkia at the Spear Pillar. Several others were seen in the Team Galactic HQ, where they watched the summoning on a large screen. The grunts ultimately witnessed the disappearance of Cyrus at the hands of Giratina when it interfered with Team Galactic's plans. They attempted to launch a search for him, but quickly received a call from him, in which he advised Saturn to not go looking for him.

Two Grunts appeared in The Magma Stone, watching Charon awaken Heatran at Stark Mountain. These Grunts and Charon managed to escape and avoid being arrested by Looker.

Pokémon

Glameow
Team Galactic Grunts's Glameow

Glameow was seen alongside a Team Galactic Grunt at the Spear Pillar.

None of Glameow's moves are known.

Stunky
Team Galactic Grunts's Stunky

Stunky was seen alongside a Team Galactic Grunt at the Spear Pillar.

None of Stunky's moves are known.

Pokémon Evolutions

Two Team Galactic Grunts briefly appeared in The Rival, accompanying Jupiter as she captured Uxie at Lake Acuity after she defeated Barry in battle.

In the manga

Phantom Thief Pokémon 7

Team Galactic Grunts first appear in Escape From Team Galactic, where one attacks Hiori and Rocco while they look for Hiori's missing sister, Lily. Hiori manages to beat the Team Galactic Grunt and takes off to their base so he can find his sister. While in the air, Hiori and Rocco are ambushed by another Team Galactic Grunt and has an airborne battle with her, and Hiori emerges the victor.

Sometime after rescuing his sister, the bakery "Sun Sun" that is owned by his friend Nazuna and her father is attacked by two Team Galactic Grunts. They manage to defeat the Baker and his daughter but are swiftly defeated by Hiori's Lucario.

More Grunts appear in their base when Hiori, Rocco, and Lily infiltrate it to stop their plan to capture Darkrai and take over the world, they are all put asleep by Hiori's Tangrowth. One last high level grunt, known as the Galactic #2, battles Lily and is defeated by her and knocked out by their leader, Io.

Pokémon

Electivire
Team Galactic Grunt's Electivire

Electivire was used by the Team Galactic Grunt that attacked Hiori and Rocco in their search for Lily. It fought Hiori's Lucario and almost defeated it, until Hiori's became enraged and defeated it with a powered up Water Pulse.

Electivire's known moves are Quick Attack, Thunder Shock, Rain Dance, and Thunder.

Magnezone
Team Galactic Grunt's Magnezone

Magnezone was used by the Team Galactic Grunt that attacked Hiori and Rocco when they attempted to fly to the Team Galactic section base. It had an aerial fight with Hiori's Drifblim, but despite the type advantage, Magnezone and the Team Galactic Grunt were defeated by Hiori's quick thinking.

Magnezone's known moves are Spark, Magnet Bomb, Thunder Wave, and Charge Beam.

Heatran
Team Galactic Grunt's Heatran

Heatran was used by one of the Team Galactic Grunts that attacked Sun Sun. It managed to defeat Nazuna and her father, but was defeated by Hiori's Lucario.

Heatran's only known move is Fire Spin.

Abomasnow
Team Galactic Grunt's Abomasnow

Abomasnow was used by one of the Team Galactic Grunts that attacked Sun Sun. It fought and was defeated by Hiori's Lucario's Bone Rush.

Abomasnow's only known move is Ice Shard.

Houndoom (multiple)
Team Galactic Grunts' Houndoom

These Houndoom were used to guard the Team Galactic regional base. They and their Trainers were put to sleep by Hiori's Tangrowth's Sleep Powder.

None of their moves are known.

Rampardos ♂
Galactic #2's Rampardos

Rampardos was used by the Galactic #2 to battle Lily. Despite the type disadvantage he had to her Leafeon, he knew powerful super effective moves to Grass-type Pokémon. After a long battle Lily's Leafeon emerged the victor.

Rampardos's known moves are Fire Blast, Ice Beam, Rock Slide, and Head Smash.

Pokémon Adventures

Team Galactic Grunts in Pokémon Adventures

In Pokémon Adventures, all but one of the Grunts are part of a hive mind.

History

Diamond & Pearl arc

A group of Team Galactic Grunts first appear in Ring Around the Roserade II, where they interrogate Rad Rickshaw, the owner of the bicycle shop, after abducting him. They were quickly dispelled by Cynthia's Spiritomb and fled their hideout, but many more of them made another appearance in Stunning Staravia & Stinky Skuntank I, where one of them snatched Platinum's Pokédex and almost got away with it, and many others fought Paka, Uji, Diamond, and Pearl to find and issue a ransom on Platinum.

Later, more Grunts attack the three lakes of Sinnoh alongside their three Commanders; Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn.

Platinum arc

A group of Grunts appeared at Stark Mountain, where they followed Charon's orders in order to help him capture Heatran.

Pokémon

Skuntank (multiple)
Team Galactic's Skuntank

Skuntank were the first Pokémon used by the Team Galactic Grunts. They were used to battle Paka and Uji in Veilstone City so that they can find their client, Platinum, and use her for a ransom. They were defeated by the combined efforts of Paka, Uji, Diamond, and Pearl.

Skuntank's only known move is Night Slash*.

Staravia (multiple)
Team Galactic's Staravia

Staravia were the second Pokémon used by the Team Galactic Grunts. They were used to battle Paka and Uji in Veilstone City so that they can find their client, Platinum, and use her for a ransom. They were defeated by the combined efforts of Paka, Uji, Diamond, and Pearl. They were next seen being used to capture Mesprit at Lake Verity.

None of Staravia's moves are known, and their Ability is Intimidate.

Magby (multiple)
Team Galactic's Magby

Team Galactic left multiple Magby locked in Fuego Ironworks with Pearl and his Pokémon. They were simultaneously defeated by his Chatot and Infernape.

None of Magby's moves are known, and their Ability is Flame Body.

Houndoom
Team Galactic Grunt's Houndoom

Team Galactic left a Houndoom in Fuego Ironworks where it took on Pearl and his Luxray. Houndoom was much harder than the Magby as Pearl had Rayler dodge the attacks that Houndoom threw at them. However, one of the attacks ends up burning Rayler's legs. Rayler pushed itself to keep going even though it suffered the burn effect. With the motivation, Rayler was able to defeat Houndoom with Shock Wave.

Houndoom's only know move is Nasty Plot.

Haunter (multiple)
Team Galactic's Haunter

Haunter were the third Pokémon used by the Team Galactic Grunts. They were used by Saturn's group of Team Galactic Grunts to capture Azelf at Lake Valor.

None of Haunter's moves are known.

Machamp (multiple)
Team Galactic's Machamp

Machamp were the fourth Pokémon used by the Team Galactic Grunts. They were used by Saturn's group of Team Galactic Grunts to capture Azelf at Lake Valor, but were prevented from successfully capturing it by Pearl's efforts.

None of Machamp's moves are known.

Grimer (multiple)
Team Galactic's Grimer

Grimer were used to guard the roads leading into Veilstone City, but were defeated by Pearl's newly finished team.

None of Grimer's moves are known.

Meowth (multiple)
Team Galactic's Meowth

Meowth were used to guard the roads leading into Veilstone City, but were defeated by Pearl's newly finished team.

None of Meowth's moves are known.

Drowzee (multiple)
Team Galactic's Drowzee

Drowzee were used to guard the roads leading into Veilstone City, but were defeated by Pearl's newly finished team. Another group guarded a gate and were fought by Pearl's Unown allies.

None of Drowzee's moves are known.

Hitmonchan (multiple) ♂
Team Galactic's Hitmonchan

Hitmonchan were used to guard the entrance to Veilstone City, but were defeated by Pearl's newly finished team. Another group guarded a gate and were fought by Pearl's Unown allies.

None of Hitmonchan's moves are known.

Mankey (multiple)
Team Galactic's Mankey

Mankey were used to guard the entrance to Veilstone City, but were defeated by Pearl's newly finished team. Another group guarded a gate and were fought by Pearl's Unown allies.

None of Mankey's moves are known.

Charmeleon (multiple)
Team Galactic's Charmeleon

Charmeleon were used to attack Buck on Stark Mountain.

None of Charmeleon's moves are known.

Combusken (multiple)
Team Galactic's Combusken

Combusken were used to attack Buck on Stark Mountain.

None of Combusken's moves are known.

Pocket Monsters DP

Several Grunts appeared in Pocket Monsters DP.

Pokémon

Stolen
Miltank ♀
Team Galactic's Miltank
Debut PMDP53

Team Galactic stole this Miltank in an attempt to sell milk.

None of Miltank's moves are known.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

Team Galactic Grunts in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!, a Team Galactic Grunt known as B-2 is given a recurring role in the manga. He is distinguishable from other Grunts due to his jiggling buttocks after being bitten by Hareta. The other Grunts were given various assignments from their boss, Cyrus.

Pokémon

Here is a listing of the Pokémon that belong to the other Team Galactic Gunts:

Zubat
Team Galactic's Zubat

Zubat was only seen flying beside its Trainer.

None of Zubat's moves are known.

Machoke
Team Galactic's Machoke

Machoke was sent out by a Galactic Grunt to help him try to steal Munchlax. However, it was beaten by Munchlax's Rollout and Piplup's Peck.

Machoke's only known move is Revenge.

Croagunk (multiple)
Team Galactic's Croagunk

Croagunk was sent out to deal with Hareta. It took on his Misdreavus. Later, another one was sent out to take on the Gym Leaders along with Team Galactic's other Pokémon.

None of Croagunk's moves are known.

Dustox
Team Galactic's Dustox

Dustox was sent out to take on the Gym Leaders along with Team Galactic's other Pokémon.

None of Dustox's moves are known.

Golbat (multiple)
Team Galactic's Golbat

Golbat was sent out to take on the Gym Leaders along with Team Galactic's other Pokémon.

None of Golbat's moves are known.

Wurmple
Team Galactic's Wurmple

Wurmple was sent out to deal with Hareta with a Poison Sting after he bit B-2's butt.

Wurmple's only known move is Poison Sting.

Carnivine
Team Galactic's Carnivine

Team Galactic's Carnivine made a brief appearance while Team Galactic was discussing their plans on catching Deoxys.

None of Carnivine's moves are known.

Aggron
Team Galactic's Aggron

Team Galactic summoned Aggron to take over the Sinnoh League Tournament.

None of Aggron's moves are known.

Torkoal
Team Galactic's Torkoal

Team Galactic summoned Torkoal to take over the Sinnoh League Tournament.

None of Torkoal's moves are known.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Team Galactic Grunt or their Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Galactic Grunt's Pokémon
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Forretress Pokémon G Metal Rising Rivals Common 61/111 Bonds to the End of Time Uncommon 061/090
Carnivine Pokémon G Grass DP Black Star Promos   DP42 DPt-P Promotional cards   001/DPt-P
Beedrill Pokémon G Grass Arceus Common 53/99 Advent of Arceus Common 001/090
Honchkrow Darkness Ultra Prism Uncommon 72/156 Ultra Sun U 026/066
      GX Starter Decks   068/131
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
Team Galactic's Wager Su Mysterious Treasures Uncommon 115/123 Secret of the Lakes Uncommon  
      Rampardos the Attacker    
      Bastiodon the Defender    
 


Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 銀河隊手下 Ngàhnhòh Déui Sáuhah
Mandarin 銀河隊手下 / 银河队手下 Yínhé Duì Shǒuxià
France Flag.png French Sbire de la Team GalaxieBDSP
Sbire GalaxieDPPt
Germany Flag.png German Rüpel von Team GalaktikBDSP
Galaktiker RüpelDPPt
Italy Flag.png Italian Recluta Team GalassiaBDSP
Recluta GalassiaDPPt
South Korea Flag.png Korean 갤럭시단 조무래기 Galaxy Dan Jomuraegi
Spain Flag.png Spanish Recluta del Equipo GalaxiaBDSP
Recluta GalaxiaDPPt
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Thành viên nhóm Ginga

References

  1. ↑ Team Galactic's Wager (Mysterious Treasures 115)

Related articles

Galactic-logo.png Team Galactic Galactic-logo.png
Team Galactic Eterna Building • Team Galactic HQ
Boss Commanders
Spr DP Cyrus.png Spr DP Mars.png Spr DP Jupiter.png Spr DP Saturn.png Spr Pt Charon.png
Cyrus
(Masters) 		Mars Jupiter Saturn Charon
Other members
Team Galactic Grunts • Scientists
In the manga
Adventures: Sird • Advanced level Grunt
Diamond and Pearl Adventure!: Mitsumi • B-2
Phantom Thief 7: Io • Lily
See also: Galaxy Team


Grunts
Team Rocket Grunt • Team Aqua Grunt • Team Magma Grunt
Team Galactic Grunt • Team Plasma Grunt • Team Flare Grunt
Team Skull Grunt • Team Rainbow Rocket Grunt
Team GO Rocket Grunt • Team Yell Grunt • Team Star Grunt
Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Sinnoh Ace Trainer • Aroma Lady • Artist • Battle Girl • Beauty • Bird Keeper • Black Belt • Bug Catcher • Cameraman • Camper • Champion
Clown • Collector • Commander • Cowgirl • Cyclist • Double Team • Dragon Tamer • Elite Four • Fisher* • Gentleman • Guitarist
Gym Leader* • Hiker • Idol • Interviewers • Jogger • Lady • Lass • Madame* • Ninja Boy • Parasol Lady • Picnicker • PI • Poké Fan*
Poké Kid • Pokémon Breeder* • Pokémon Ranger* • Pokémon Trainer* • Police Officer* • Psychic • Rancher • Ranchers*
Reporter • Rich Boy • Roughneck • Ruin Maniac • Sailor • School Kid • Scientist • Skier • Swimmer • Team Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt* • Tower Tycoon • Tuber • Twins • Veteran • Waiter • Waitress • Worker • Young Couple • Youngster
Arcade StarPt • Castle ValetPt • Factory HeadPt • Hall MatronPt • MaidPt • GAME FREAK'sBDSP


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Ace Trainer • Aether Foundation • Aether Foundation Employee • Beauty • Black Belt • Camper • Collector • Hex Maniac
Hiker • Lass • Masked Man • Masked Woman • Poké Fan • Poké Kid • Pokémon Ranger • Preschooler • Punk Girl
Rising Star • Scientist • Sightseer • Street Thug • Swimmer • Team Aqua Grunt • Team Flare Grunt
Team Galactic Grunt • Team Magma Grunt • Team Plasma Grunt • Team Rocket Grunt • Team Yell Grunt • Youngster


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