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relatives=Unknown |
trainer=yes |
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trainerclass={{tc|Executive}} |
trainerclass={{tc|Executive}}{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>{{tc|Executive|Admin}}{{sup/3|FRLG}} |
game=yes |
game=yes |
generation={{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}} |
generation={{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}} |
games=[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]] |
games=[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed, LeafGreen]], [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, SoulSilver]], {{pkmn|Stadium 2}} |
leader=no |
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'''Archer''' (Japanese: '''アポロ''' ''Apollo'') is one of the four [[Team Rocket]] {{tc|Executive}} introduced in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. However, he went unnamed until {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
'''Archer''' (Japanese: '''アポロ''' ''Apollo'') is one of the four [[Team Rocket]] {{tc|Executive}}s introduced in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. However, he went unnamed until {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.


==In the games==
==In the games==
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===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
{{Party/Single|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Spr GS Rocket Executive M.png
|sprite=Spr GS Rocket Executive M.png
|prize={{PDollar}}2520
|prize={{PDollar}}2520
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|location=Goldenrod Radio Tower
|location=Goldenrod Radio Tower
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=228|pokemon=Houndour
}}|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=228|pokemon=Houndour
|gender=male|level=33|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|gender=male|level=33|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark
|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark
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|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark
|move4=Roar|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Roar|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=109|pokemon=Koffing
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=109|pokemon=Koffing
|gender=male|level=33|type1=Poison
|gender=male|level=33|type1=Poison
|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison
|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison
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|move3=Tackle|move3type=Normal
|move3=Tackle|move3type=Normal
|move4=Haze|move4type=Ice}}
|move4=Haze|move4type=Ice}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=229|pokemon=Houndoom
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=229|pokemon=Houndoom
|gender=male|level=35|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|gender=male|level=35|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark
|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark
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|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark
|move4=Smog|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Smog|move4type=Poison}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
{{Party/Single|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Spr FRLG Team Rocket Grunt M.png
|sprite=Spr FRLG Team Rocket Grunt M.png
|prize={{PDollar}}1760
|prize={{PDollar}}1760
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|location=Rocket Warehouse
|location=Rocket Warehouse
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
}}|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
|ndex=042
|ndex=042
|pokemon=Golbat
|pokemon=Golbat
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|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost
|move3=Confuse Ray|move3type=Ghost
|move4=Air Cutter|move4type=Flying}}
|move4=Air Cutter|move4type=Flying}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
|ndex=110
|ndex=110
|pokemon=Weezing
|pokemon=Weezing
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|move3=Explosion|move3type=Normal
|move3=Explosion|move3type=Normal
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
|{{Pokémon/3|game=FireRed
|ndex=229
|ndex=229
|pokemon=Houndoom
|pokemon=Houndoom
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|level=55
|level=55
|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|ability=Unknown
|ability=Early Bird
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark
|move2=Crunch|move2type=Dark
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost
|move3=Shadow Ball|move3type=Ghost
|move4=Iron Tail|move4type=Steel}}
|move4=Iron Tail|move4type=Steel}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
{{Party/Single|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Spr HGSS Archer.png
|sprite=Spr HGSS Archer.png
|prize={{PDollar}}3040
|prize={{PDollar}}3040
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|location=Goldenrod Radio Tower
|location=Goldenrod Radio Tower
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=228|pokemon=Houndour
}}|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=228|pokemon=Houndour
|gender=male|level=35|ability=Early Bird|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|gender=male|level=35|ability=Early Bird|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Fang|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Fire Fang|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Roar|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Roar|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=109|pokemon=Koffing
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=109|pokemon=Koffing
|gender=male|level=35|ability=Levitate|type1=Poison
|gender=male|level=35|ability=Levitate|type1=Poison
|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
|move1=Sludge|move1type=Poison|move1cat=Special
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|move3=Tackle|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Tackle|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Haze|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Haze|move4type=Ice|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=229|pokemon=Houndoom
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold and SoulSilver|ndex=229|pokemon=Houndoom
|gender=male|spritegender=male|level=38|ability=Early Bird|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|gender=male|spritegender=male|level=38|ability=Early Bird|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
|move1=Faint Attack|move1type=Dark|move1cat=Physical
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|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Bite|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Smog|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Smog|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
=====Round 1=====
{{Party/Single|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=S2 Rocket ExecutiveM.png
|prize=N/A
|class=Rocket
|name=Executive
|game=Pokémon Stadium 2
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6
}}|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=229|pokemon=Houndoom|nickname=Doomap
|gender=male|level=50-100|held=Scope Lens|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|move1=Sunny Day|move1type=Fire
|move2=SolarBeam|move2type=Grass
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark
|move4=Flamethrower|move4type=Fire}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=042|pokemon=Golbat|nickname=Golbap
|gender=male|level=50-100|held=Burnt Berry|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass
|move2=Confuse Ray|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Wing Attack|move3type=Flying
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=053|pokemon=Persian|nickname=Persiab
|gender=male|level=50-100|held=PSNCureBerry|type1=Normal
|move1=Slash|move1type=Normal
|move2=Thunder|move2type=Electric
|move3=Faint Attack|move3type=Dark
|move4=Iron Tail|move4type=Steel}}
{{Party/Div|color=666666}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=200|pokemon=Misdreavus|nickname=Misdreavap
|gender=female|level=50-100|held=Mint Berry|type1=Ghost
|move1=Curse|move1type=???
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Pain Split|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=071|pokemon=Victreebel|nickname=Victreap
|gender=male|level=50-100|held=PRZCureBerry|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Sunny Day|move1type=Fire
|move2=SolarBeam|move2type=Grass
|move3=Razor Leaf|move3type=Grass
|move4=Sludge Bomb|move4type=Poison}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=202|pokemon=Wobbuffet|nickname=Wobbuffap
|gender=female|level=50-100|held=Bitter Berry|type1=Psychic
|move1=Counter|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Mirror Coat|move2type=Psychic
|move3=Safeguard|move3type=Normal
|move4=Destiny Bond|move4type=Ghost}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====Round 2=====
{{Party/Single|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=S2 Rocket ExecutiveM.png
|prize=N/A
|class=Rocket
|name=Executive
|game=Pokémon Stadium 2
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6
}}|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=229|pokemon=Houndoom|nickname=Dooap
|gender=female|level=50-100|held=MiracleBerry|type1=Dark|type2=Fire
|move1=Fire Blast|move1type=Fire
|move2=Sunny Day|move2type=Fire
|move3=Crunch|move3type=Dark
|move4=SolarBeam|move4type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=224|pokemon=Octillery|nickname=Tillerap
|gender=female|level=50-100|held=Scope Lens|type1=Water
|move1=Surf|move1type=Water
|move2=Swagger|move2type=Normal
|move3=Psybeam|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=202|pokemon=Wobbuffet|nickname=Buffap
|gender=female|level=50-100|held=Focus Band|type1=Psychic
|move1=Counter|move1type=Fighting
|move2=Safeguard|move2type=Normal
|move3=Mirror Coat|move3type=Psychic
|move4=Destiny Bond|move4type=Ghost}}
{{Party/Div|color=666666}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=097|pokemon=Hypno|nickname=Hypnap
|gender=male|level=50-100|held=PRZCureBerry|type1=Psychic
|move1=Psychic|move1type=Psychic
|move2=Shadow Ball|move2type=Ghost
|move3=ThunderPunch|move3type=Electric
|move4=Swagger|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=047|pokemon=Parasect|nickname=Sectap
|gender=male|level=50-100|held=BrightPowder|type1=Bug|type2=Grass
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison
|move2=Swagger|move2type=Normal
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass
|move4=Stun Spore|move4type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=248|pokemon=Tyranitar|nickname=Tyranap
|gender=male|level=50-100|held=Quick Claw|type1=Rock|type2=Dark
|move1=Rock Slide|move1type=Rock
|move2=Swagger|move2type=Normal
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Quotes===
===Quotes===
====[[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold, Silver]] and [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]]====
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
*Before battle
* Before battle
:''"Oh? You managed to get this far? You must be quite the trainer. We intend to take over this <sc>Radio Station</sc> and announce our comeback. That should bring our boss <sc>Giovanni</sc> back from his solo training. We are going to regain our former glory. I won't allow you to interfere with our plans.
:''"Oh? You managed to get this far? You must be quite the trainer. We intend to take over this <sc>Radio Station</sc> and announce our comeback. That should bring our boss <sc>Giovanni</sc> back from his solo training. We are going to regain our former glory. I won't allow you to interfere with our plans."
*After being defeated
 
* Being defeated
:''"No! Forgive me, <sc>Giovanni</sc>!"''
:''"No! Forgive me, <sc>Giovanni</sc>!"''
*After battle
 
* After being defeated
:''"How could this be? Our dreams have come to naught. I wasn't up to the task after all. Like <sc>Giovanni</sc> did before me, I will disband <sc>Team Rocket</sc> here today. Farewell."''
:''"How could this be? Our dreams have come to naught. I wasn't up to the task after all. Like <sc>Giovanni</sc> did before me, I will disband <sc>Team Rocket</sc> here today. Farewell."''
===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
*Before battle
* Before battle
:''"That's quite enough of you playing the hero, kid. Spreading lies about how <sc>Team Rocket</sc> has disbanded… It's such an obvious attempt to cause confusion in our ranks. Fortunately, we're not so ignorant to fall for the lies of a child! And now, I'll show you how scary an angry adult can be!"''
:''"That's quite enough of you playing the hero, kid. Spreading lies about how <sc>Team Rocket</sc> has disbanded… It's such an obvious attempt to cause confusion in our ranks. Fortunately, we're not so ignorant to fall for the lies of a child! And now, I'll show you how scary an angry adult can be!"''
*After being defeated
 
* Being defeated
:''"Urgh… You were too strong… … Th-that's <sc>Giovanni</sc>'s <sc>Badge</sc>! So it's true? <sc>Team Rocket</sc> really has disbanded?"''
:''"Urgh… You were too strong… … Th-that's <sc>Giovanni</sc>'s <sc>Badge</sc>! So it's true? <sc>Team Rocket</sc> really has disbanded?"''
*After battle
 
:''"We will abandon this <sc>Warehouse</sc> But don't think this is over. I won't let this be the end. I will find <sc>Giovanni</sc>. And I will resurrect <sc>Team Rocket</sc>! I will… Until then, farewell!"''
* After being defeated
:''"We will abandon this <sc>Warehouse</sc>But don't think this is over. I won't let this be the end. I will find <sc>Giovanni</sc>. And I will resurrect <sc>Team Rocket</sc>! I will… Until then, farewell!"''
 
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
*Before battle
* Before battle
:''"Oh? You managed to get this far…? You must be quite the Trainer. We intend to take over this Radio Tower and officially announce our comeback. That should bring our boss Giovanni back from his solitary training. We are going to regain our former glory… I will not allow you to interfere with our meticulous plans!"''
:''"Oh? You managed to get this far…? You must be quite the Trainer. We intend to take over this Radio Tower and officially announce our comeback. That should bring our boss Giovanni back from his solitary training. We are going to regain our former glory… I will not allow you to interfere with our meticulous plans!"''


*After sending out last Pokémon
* After sending out last Pokémon
:''"We can't have you getting in the way before news of our resurgence reaches Giovanni!"''
:''"We can't have you getting in the way before news of our resurgence reaches Giovanni!"''


*During battle (less than half HP)
* Last Pokémon low on health
:''"That's impossible…"''
:''"That's impossible…"''


*When defeated
* Being defeated
:''"No! Forgive me, Giovanni!"''
:''"No! Forgive me, Giovanni!"''


*After being defeated
* After being defeated
:''"How could this be…? Our dreams have come to naught. I was not up to the task after all. Like Giovanni has done before me, I will disband Team Rocket here today. Farewell…"''
:''"How could this be…? Our dreams have come to naught. I was not up to the task after all. Like Giovanni has done before me, I will disband Team Rocket here today. Farewell…"''
====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
* After defeating the [[Olivine Gym]]
:''"Before you go any further, let's see how you far against us, <sc>Team Rocket</sc>!"''
* Before battle
:''"Oh? You're come all this way? Fine. I’ll accept your challenge."''
:''"I have received reports that your skills are not insignificant."''
:''"I'm sorry to say this, but this is the end. I will eliminate you."''
* Sending out first Pokémon
:''"<Pokémon>!"''
* Sending out a new Pokémon
:''"<Pokémon>!"''
:''"Next, <Pokémon>!"''
:''"Then <Pokémon> it is!"''
* [[Recall]]ing a Pokémon
:''"A failed gambit."''
:''"Merely acceptable, no?"''
* Own Pokémon faints
:''"Oh, I see."''
:''"Rubbed out..."''
* Player's Pokémon faints
:''"Oh, the poor thing."''
* Own Pokémon lands a [[critical hit]]
:''"Ah, there's its weak spot. Quite good, wouldn't you agree?"''
* Player's Pokémon lands a critical hit
:''"Oh, you hit its weak spot. Nicely done."''
* Commanding his {{p|Misdreavus}} to use {{m|Curse}}
:''"Allow me to show you a horrific technique."''
* If the player is defeated
:''"How disappointing for you."''
* After being defeated
:''"This does not mean that you have dashed our grand designs."''
:''"As reported, you are indeed talented."''
:''"It pains me to see your talent go to waste!"''
* After winning
:''"Have you considered giving up?"''
:''"You may have qualities to become an <sc>Executive</sc>."''
:''"What do you think? International-level <sc>Pokémon</sc> are marvelous, aren't they?"''


===Sprites===
===Sprites===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #666666;"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #666666;"
|- align=center
|-  
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"|
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Rocket Executive M.png]]
[[File:Spr GS Rocket Executive M.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:S2 Rocket ExecutiveM.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Team Rocket Grunt M.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Team Rocket Grunt M.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Archer.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Archer.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:VSArcher.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:VSArcher.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|-  
| Archer's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver}}, and {{color2|000000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation II}}
| Archer's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Archer's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Archer's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Archer's VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Rocket Grunt M II OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Team Rocket Grunt M III OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Archer OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:S2 Rocket ExecutiveM.png]]
|-
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Generation II}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Portrait from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|}
|}


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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Archer Adventures.png|thumb|225px|right|Archer in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Archer Adventures.png|thumb|225px|right|Archer in Pokémon Adventures]]
Archer appears in the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} alongside the other three Executives as their leader. He, along with his fellow teammates, take control of Team Rocket from [[Carr]], saying that they will stay true to {{adv|Giovanni}}'s intentions.  
Archer appears in the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} alongside the other three Executives as their leader. He, along with his teammates, take control of Team Rocket from [[Carr]], saying that they will stay true to {{adv|Giovanni}}'s intentions.  


While the other three have their tasks related to the legendary Pokémon {{p|Arceus}}, Archer's task is the capture of the Pokémon itself. Archer, Petrel, and Proton arrive to see Ariana having defeated {{adv|Crystal}} on Route 38. Suddenly, Arceus appears in front of them and Crystal attempts to capture it, shocking the Generals in the process. Despite her tenacity, Crystal ultimately fails in capturing the Pokémon and is sent flying into a tree.
While the other three have their tasks related to the legendary Pokémon {{p|Arceus}}, Archer's task is the capture of the Pokémon itself. Archer, Petrel, and Proton arrive to see Ariana having defeated {{adv|Crystal}} on Route 38. Suddenly, Arceus appears in front of them and Crystal attempts to capture it, shocking the Generals in the process. Despite her tenacity, Crystal ultimately fails in capturing the Pokémon and is sent flying into a tree.


The Generals chase Arceus down and find it battling {{adv|Gold}} at the Ruins of Alph. Once Arceus uses its powers and transports them all to the Sinjoh Ruins, the four Generals restrain Arceus and force it onto the Mystri Stage. Archer takes control of Arceus and with the plates, demonstrates its great and varied abilities to Gold, Silver, and Crystal. Archer forces Arceus to use its great powers to create the legendary Pokémon {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}.
The Generals chase Arceus down and find it battling {{adv|Gold}} at the Ruins of Alph. Once Arceus uses its powers and transports them all to the Sinjoh Ruins, the four Generals restrain Arceus and force it onto the Mystri Stage. Archer takes control of Arceus and with the Plates, demonstrates its great and varied abilities to Gold, Silver, and Crystal. Archer forces Arceus to use its great powers to create the legendary Pokémon {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}.
 
Believing he has pleased his boss, Giovanni, Archer starts breaking down into tears. However, his joy is quickly destroyed when Silver flies off to distract the Generals while Gold and Crystal finish off the three Pokémon Arceus created. Having done so, Arceus, now freed from its restraints, uses its powers to send Archer and the other Generals flying and completes itself by absorbing the Plates.


Much to the shock of Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the clones begin reforming, to which Archer reveals that because the creation process started, it cannot be stopped. Archer snaps, and begins claiming that everything is destined; the creation of Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, Arceus completing itself, the world becoming Team Rocket's, all destined. His insanity begins to scare his fellow teammates.
Believing he has pleased his boss, Giovanni, Archer starts breaking down into tears. However, his joy is quickly destroyed when Silver flies off to distract the Generals while Gold and Crystal finish off the three Pokémon Arceus created. Having done so, Arceus, now freed from its restraints, uses its powers to send Archer and the other Generals flying and completes itself by absorbing the Plates. Much to the shock of Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the clones begin reforming, to which Archer reveals that because the creation process started, it cannot be stopped. Archer snaps, and begins claiming that everything is destined; the creation of Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, Arceus completing itself, the world becoming Team Rocket's, all destined. His insanity begins to scare his teammates.
 
When Giovanni first appears in front of him, Archer is delighted that his plans worked and that the one whom he believes is the true boss of Team Rocket has returned. However, Archer becomes shocked when Giovanni starts to attack {{p|Giratina|the Pokémon that he worked so hard to create}}. Archer begs for Giovanni to stop but Giovanni brushes him off. Outraged, Archer declares that Giovanni is not the man whom he thought was fit to rule Team Rocket and decides to capture Arceus and rule Team Rocket himself. Having lost his mind, Archer runs towards the stage to meet Arceus, but Arceus sends Archer flying with a leg sweep and Archer crashes into Petrel, knocked unconscious. At the end of the chapter, Archer is carried off by a female grunt and Giovanni states that he shall meet his punishment soon.


When Giovanni returns, Archer is delighted to see that his plans worked and the person he considers the true boss of Team Rocket has returned. However, Archer becomes shocked when Giovanni starts to attack {{p|Giratina|the Pokémon that he worked so hard to create}}. Archer begs for Giovanni to stop but Giovanni brushes him off. Outraged, Archer declares that Giovanni is not the man whom he thought was and decides to capture Arceus and rule Team Rocket himself. Having lost his mind, Archer runs towards the stage to capture Arceus, only to be easily kicked away. He lands on Petrel and is knocked unconscious. After the battle had ended, Giovanni has Archer carried away and states that he will be given punishment later on.
====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Archer
|trainer=Archer
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|img=Archer Crobat Adventures.png
|img=Archer Crobat Adventures.png
|epnum=PS454
|epnum=PS454
|epname=VS Arceus III
|epname=All About Arceus III
|desc={{p|Crobat}} is Archer's main mode of transportation. It was seen carrying Archer towards the light being emitted by Arceus along with the other Generals. Later, it helped drag Arceus to the Mystri Stage.
|desc={{p|Crobat}} is Archer's main mode of transportation. It was seen carrying Archer towards the light being emitted by Arceus along with the other Generals. Later, it helped drag Arceus to the Mystri Stage.


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|type2=Fire
|type2=Fire
|img=Archer Houndoom Adventures.png
|img=Archer Houndoom Adventures.png
|epnum=PS456
|epnum=PS454
|epname=VS Arceus V
|epname=All About Arceus III
|desc={{p|Houndoom}} was first seen being used to drag Arceus to the Mystri Stage. Later, it was seen nearly choking Petrel to death with its powerful tail when Petrel revealed what happened to him after his loss to Silver.
|desc={{p|Houndoom}} was first seen being used to drag Arceus to the Mystri Stage. Later, it was seen nearly choking Petrel to death with its powerful tail when Petrel revealed what happened to him after his loss to Silver.


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|img=Arceus Adventures.png
|img=Arceus Adventures.png
|epnum=PS442
|epnum=PS442
|epname=VS Oddish
|epname=Out-Odding Oddish
|desc=Archer took control of {{p|Arceus}} with the plates that correspond to the seventeen known types of Pokémon bar Normal. Using its great powers, Archer created his own versions of Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina.  
|desc=Archer used {{p|Arceus}}'s powers to change its type with the Plates and had it create the legendary Pokémon Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina. Although he believed that it was he who cause the events to happen, Arceus did it all on its own as a test to see if humanity was worth saving if they could come together to stop the three Pokémon it created. While Giovanni, Pryce, Lance, Silver, and Crystal faced the others, {{adv|Gold}} stayed behind to calm Arceus's rage. After connecting with his [[Togebo]], he managed to reach Arceus, proving to it that humanity is worth saving. Afterward, Arceus left to parts unknown.
 
Arceus's only known move is {{m|Judgment}} and its Ability is {{a|Multitype}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Archer
|pkmn=Dialga
|type1=Steel
|type2=Dragon
|img=Archer Dialga Adventures.png
|epnum=PS456
|epname=All About Arceus V
|desc=Archer created this {{p|Dialga}} after dragging Arceus to the Mystri Stage. Although it was seemingly destroyed by a combination of {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}, and {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, it quickly reformed itself. After arriving to help, [[Pryce]] fought Dialga and demonstrated an immunity to its ability to manipulate the flow of time. After the battle had ended, Dialga flew off, where it would eventually serve its role in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl|Diamond & Pearl}} and {{chap|Platinum}}s.
 
Dialga's only known move is {{m|Roar of Time}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Archer
|pkmn=Palkia
|type1=Water
|type2=Dragon
|img=Archer Palkia Adventures.png
|epnum=PS456
|epname=All About Arceus V
|desc=Archer created this {{p|Palkia}} after dragging Arceus to the Mystri Stage. Although it was seemingly destroyed by a combination of {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}, and {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, it quickly reformed itself. After arriving to help, [[Lance]] fought Palkia and exploited his {{TP|Lance|Dragonite}}'s ability to change the direction of its {{m|Hyper Beam}} to hit Palkia even after it sent the move to another area. After the battle had ended, Palkia flew off, where it would eventually serve its role in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl|Diamond & Pearl}} and {{chap|Platinum}}s.


None of Arceus's moves are known.}}
Palkia's only known move is {{m|Spacial Rend}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Archer
|trainer=Archer
|pkmn=Creation trio
|pkmn=Giratina
|nick=Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina
|type1=Ghost
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Dragon
|img=Dialga Palkia Giratina Creation Adventures.png
|img=Archer Giratina Adventures.png
|epnum=PS456
|epnum=PS456
|epname=VS Arceus V
|epname=All About Arceus V
|desc=Archer attempted to create these Pokémon using the power of Arceus. Before they were fully finished, they were destroyed by a combination attack from Gold and Crystal but quickly reformed themselves.
|desc=Archer created this {{p|Giratina}} after dragging Arceus to the Mystri Stage. Although it was seemingly destroyed by a combination of {{m|Frenzy Plant}}, {{m|Blast Burn}}, and {{m|Hydro Cannon}}, it quickly reformed itself. After arriving to help, {{adv|Giovanni}} fought Giratina, much to Archer's horror. When Giovanni's disease prevented him from continuing the battle, Silver stepped in to defend his father from the attacking Renegade Pokémon. After the battle had ended, Giratina was forced back into the [[Distortion World]] by Dialga and Palkia, where it would eventually serve its role in the {{chap|Diamond & Pearl|Diamond & Pearl}} and {{chap|Platinum}}s.


None of their moves are known.}}
None of Giratina's moves are known.}}


===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jou's Big Adventure manga===
===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS 's Big Adventure manga===
[[File:Archer JBA.png|thumb|Archer in Jou's Big Adventure]]
[[File:Archer JBA.png|thumb|Archer in 's Big Adventure]]
When [[Jou]] and {{OBP|Tsubaki|JBA}} were battling Team Rocket, Archer was spying on them via camera. After noticing that the grunts lost to the two Trainers, he takes action in his own hands by sending out Houndoom. However, Houndoom was not able to defeat them, which made Archer upset.
When [[]] and {{OBP|Tsubaki|JBA}} were battling Team Rocket, Archer was spying on them via camera. After noticing that the grunts lost to the two Trainers, he takes action in his own hands by sending out Houndoom. However, Houndoom was not able to defeat them, which made Archer upset.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|img=Archer Houndoom JBA.png
|img=Archer Houndoom JBA.png
|epnum=JBA4
|epnum=JBA4
|epname=Jou VS Team Rocket
|epname=VS Team Rocket
|desc={{p|Houndoom}} was sent out by Archer after the grunts lost to [[Jou]] and {{OBP|Tsubaki|JBA}}. Houndoom was quickly defeated by {{TP|Jou|Totodile}}.
|desc={{p|Houndoom}} was sent out by Archer after the grunts lost to [[]] and {{OBP|Tsubaki|JBA}}. Houndoom was quickly defeated by {{TP||Totodile}}.


None of Houndoom's moves are known.}}
None of Houndoom's moves are known.}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Archer's design in [[Generation IV]] is based upon the original sprite of all male {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executives}} from [[Generation II]]. The other two male Executives (now known as [[Proton]] and [[Petrel]]), who also used that sprite, were given entirely new designs. Similarly, [[Ariana]]'s design is based on the original female Executive sprite, being the only female Executive in Johto.
* Archer's design in [[Generation IV]] is based upon the original sprite of all male {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executives}} from [[Generation II]]. The other two male Executives (now known as [[Proton]] and [[Petrel]]), who also used that sprite, were given entirely new designs. Similarly, [[Ariana]]'s design is based on the original female Executive sprite, being the only female Executive in Johto.
* Before Archer's name and identity were revealed in [[Generation IV]], [[Pokémon Adventures]] and [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys|Golden Boys]] had adapted the original male Executive as [[Carl]] and [[Grey]], respectively. Having similar roles to Archer and owning a {{p|Houndour}}, they should be considered as his [[cross-canon counterparts]].
* Before Archer's name and identity were revealed in [[Generation IV]], [[Pokémon Adventures]] and [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys|Golden Boys]] had adapted the original male Executive as [[Carl]] and [[Grey]], respectively. Having similar roles to Archer and owning a {{p|Houndour}}, they should be considered as his [[cross-canon counterpart]].
* Considering [[Saturn]] is left the assets of Team Galactic in [[Cyrus]]'s absence, Archer could be seen as his parallel, as he controls Team Rocket in [[Giovanni]]'s absence.
* Considering [[Saturn]] is left the assets of Team Galactic in [[Cyrus]]'s absence, Archer could be seen as his parallel, as he controls Team Rocket in [[Giovanni]]'s absence.


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|French
|Amos
|Amos
|From {{wp|Amos (satellite)|Amos}}, a family of Israeli communications satellites.
|From {{wp|Amos (satellite)|Amos}}, a family of Israeli communications satellites
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German, Spanish
|German, Spanish
|Atlas
|Atlas
|From {{wp|Atlas (rocket family)|Atlas}}, a family of US space launch vehicles.
|From {{wp|Atlas (rocket family)|Atlas}}, a family of US space launch vehicles
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
|Korean
|아폴로 ''Apollo''
|아폴로 ''Apollo''
|Same as Japanese name.
|From his Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
|阿波羅 ''Ābōluó''
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Archer
アポロ Apollo
HeartGold SoulSilver Archer.png
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gender Male
Eye color Teal
Hair color Black (II), Teal (IV)
Hometown Unknown
Region Johto
Trainer class ExecutiveGSCHGSS
AdminFRLG
Generation II, III, IV
Games Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Stadium 2
Member of Team Rocket
Rank Executive, Interim Boss

Archer (Japanese: アポロ Apollo) is one of the four Team Rocket Executives introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver. However, he went unnamed until Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

In the games

At first, Archer seems to make an appearance in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, as an unnamed male Team Rocket Admin in the Rocket Warehouse on Chrono Island. He is the leader of the Sevii Islands branch of Team Rocket, and accuses the player of spreading rumors that Team Rocket has disbanded, something he does not believe. When the player defeats him, he recognizes the Earth Badge and accepts that Giovanni has been defeated, finally disbanding Team Rocket, but he vows to find him and resurrect Team Rocket someday. The computer he was working on mentions the effect of radio waves on Pokémon evolution, foreshadowing Team Rocket's actions three years later.

Three years later, Archer is the interim head of Team Rocket during the absence of Giovanni. He leads the team in its takeover of the Goldenrod Radio Tower, aiming to locate his missing leader and bring him back to the team.

Just like other Executives, Archer received a major overhaul in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, where his identity was expanded on. In addition, his color scheme was noticeably switched, where he now wears white clothes on the topmost layer, as opposed to the traditional black outfit.

Pokémon

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal



Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver



Pokémon Stadium 2

Round 1



Round 2



Quotes

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

  • Before battle
"Oh? You managed to get this far? You must be quite the trainer. We intend to take over this Radio Station and announce our comeback. That should bring our boss Giovanni back from his solo training. We are going to regain our former glory. I won't allow you to interfere with our plans."
  • Being defeated
"No! Forgive me, Giovanni!"
  • After being defeated
"How could this be? Our dreams have come to naught. I wasn't up to the task after all. Like Giovanni did before me, I will disband Team Rocket here today. Farewell."

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

  • Before battle
"That's quite enough of you playing the hero, kid. Spreading lies about how Team Rocket has disbanded… It's such an obvious attempt to cause confusion in our ranks. Fortunately, we're not so ignorant to fall for the lies of a child! And now, I'll show you how scary an angry adult can be!"
  • Being defeated
"Urgh… You were too strong… … Th-that's Giovanni's Badge! So it's true? Team Rocket really has disbanded?"
  • After being defeated
"We will abandon this Warehouse… But don't think this is over. I won't let this be the end. I will find Giovanni. And I will resurrect Team Rocket! I will… Until then, farewell!"

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

  • Before battle
"Oh? You managed to get this far…? You must be quite the Trainer. We intend to take over this Radio Tower and officially announce our comeback. That should bring our boss Giovanni back from his solitary training. We are going to regain our former glory… I will not allow you to interfere with our meticulous plans!"
  • After sending out last Pokémon
"We can't have you getting in the way before news of our resurgence reaches Giovanni!"
  • Last Pokémon low on health
"That's impossible…"
  • Being defeated
"No! Forgive me, Giovanni!"
  • After being defeated
"How could this be…? Our dreams have come to naught. I was not up to the task after all. Like Giovanni has done before me, I will disband Team Rocket here today. Farewell…"

Pokémon Stadium 2

"Before you go any further, let's see how you far against us, Team Rocket!"
  • Before battle
"Oh? You're come all this way? Fine. I’ll accept your challenge."
"I have received reports that your skills are not insignificant."
"I'm sorry to say this, but this is the end. I will eliminate you."
  • Sending out first Pokémon
"<Pokémon>!"
  • Sending out a new Pokémon
"<Pokémon>!"
"Next, <Pokémon>!"
"Then <Pokémon> it is!"
"A failed gambit."
"Merely acceptable, no?"
  • Own Pokémon faints
"Oh, I see."
"Rubbed out..."
  • Player's Pokémon faints
"Oh, the poor thing."
"Ah, there's its weak spot. Quite good, wouldn't you agree?"
  • Player's Pokémon lands a critical hit
"Oh, you hit its weak spot. Nicely done."
"Allow me to show you a horrific technique."
  • If the player is defeated
"How disappointing for you."
  • After being defeated
"This does not mean that you have dashed our grand designs."
"As reported, you are indeed talented."
"It pains me to see your talent go to waste!"
  • After winning
"Have you considered giving up?"
"You may have qualities to become an Executive."
"What do you think? International-level Pokémon are marvelous, aren't they?"

Sprites

Spr GS Rocket Executive M.png Spr FRLG Team Rocket Grunt M.png Spr HGSS Archer.png VSArcher.png
Sprite from
Generation II
Sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
VS sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Rocket Grunt M II OD.png Team Rocket Grunt M III OD.png Archer OD.png S2 Rocket ExecutiveM.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation II
Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Portrait from
Stadium 2

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Archer in Pokémon Adventures

Archer appears in the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc alongside the other three Executives as their leader. He, along with his teammates, take control of Team Rocket from Carr, saying that they will stay true to Giovanni's intentions.

While the other three have their tasks related to the legendary Pokémon Arceus, Archer's task is the capture of the Pokémon itself. Archer, Petrel, and Proton arrive to see Ariana having defeated Crystal on Route 38. Suddenly, Arceus appears in front of them and Crystal attempts to capture it, shocking the Generals in the process. Despite her tenacity, Crystal ultimately fails in capturing the Pokémon and is sent flying into a tree.

The Generals chase Arceus down and find it battling Gold at the Ruins of Alph. Once Arceus uses its powers and transports them all to the Sinjoh Ruins, the four Generals restrain Arceus and force it onto the Mystri Stage. Archer takes control of Arceus and with the Plates, demonstrates its great and varied abilities to Gold, Silver, and Crystal. Archer forces Arceus to use its great powers to create the legendary Pokémon Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina.

Believing he has pleased his boss, Giovanni, Archer starts breaking down into tears. However, his joy is quickly destroyed when Silver flies off to distract the Generals while Gold and Crystal finish off the three Pokémon Arceus created. Having done so, Arceus, now freed from its restraints, uses its powers to send Archer and the other Generals flying and completes itself by absorbing the Plates. Much to the shock of Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the clones begin reforming, to which Archer reveals that because the creation process started, it cannot be stopped. Archer snaps, and begins claiming that everything is destined; the creation of Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, Arceus completing itself, the world becoming Team Rocket's, all destined. His insanity begins to scare his teammates.

When Giovanni returns, Archer is delighted to see that his plans worked and the person he considers the true boss of Team Rocket has returned. However, Archer becomes shocked when Giovanni starts to attack the Pokémon that he worked so hard to create. Archer begs for Giovanni to stop but Giovanni brushes him off. Outraged, Archer declares that Giovanni is not the man whom he thought was and decides to capture Arceus and rule Team Rocket himself. Having lost his mind, Archer runs towards the stage to capture Arceus, only to be easily kicked away. He lands on Petrel and is knocked unconscious. After the battle had ended, Giovanni has Archer carried away and states that he will be given punishment later on.

Pokémon

On hand
Archer's Crobat
Crobat
Crobat is Archer's main mode of transportation. It was seen carrying Archer towards the light being emitted by Arceus along with the other Generals. Later, it helped drag Arceus to the Mystri Stage.

None of Crobat's moves are known.

Debut All About Arceus III
Archer's Houndoom
Houndoom
Houndoom was first seen being used to drag Arceus to the Mystri Stage. Later, it was seen nearly choking Petrel to death with its powerful tail when Petrel revealed what happened to him after his loss to Silver.

None of Houndoom's moves are known.

Debut All About Arceus III
Controlled
Archer's Arceus
Arceus
Archer used Arceus's powers to change its type with the Plates and had it create the legendary Pokémon Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina. Although he believed that it was he who cause the events to happen, Arceus did it all on its own as a test to see if humanity was worth saving if they could come together to stop the three Pokémon it created. While Giovanni, Pryce, Lance, Silver, and Crystal faced the others, Gold stayed behind to calm Arceus's rage. After connecting with his Togebo, he managed to reach Arceus, proving to it that humanity is worth saving. Afterward, Arceus left to parts unknown.

Arceus's only known move is Judgment and its Ability is Multitype.

Debut Out-Odding Oddish
Archer's Dialga
Dialga
Archer created this Dialga after dragging Arceus to the Mystri Stage. Although it was seemingly destroyed by a combination of Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, and Hydro Cannon, it quickly reformed itself. After arriving to help, Pryce fought Dialga and demonstrated an immunity to its ability to manipulate the flow of time. After the battle had ended, Dialga flew off, where it would eventually serve its role in the Diamond & Pearl and Platinum arcs.

Dialga's only known move is Roar of Time.

Debut All About Arceus V
Archer's Palkia
Palkia
Archer created this Palkia after dragging Arceus to the Mystri Stage. Although it was seemingly destroyed by a combination of Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, and Hydro Cannon, it quickly reformed itself. After arriving to help, Lance fought Palkia and exploited his Dragonite's ability to change the direction of its Hyper Beam to hit Palkia even after it sent the move to another area. After the battle had ended, Palkia flew off, where it would eventually serve its role in the Diamond & Pearl and Platinum arcs.

Palkia's only known move is Spacial Rend.

Debut All About Arceus V
Archer's Giratina
Giratina
Archer created this Giratina after dragging Arceus to the Mystri Stage. Although it was seemingly destroyed by a combination of Frenzy Plant, Blast Burn, and Hydro Cannon, it quickly reformed itself. After arriving to help, Giovanni fought Giratina, much to Archer's horror. When Giovanni's disease prevented him from continuing the battle, Silver stepped in to defend his father from the attacking Renegade Pokémon. After the battle had ended, Giratina was forced back into the Distortion World by Dialga and Palkia, where it would eventually serve its role in the Diamond & Pearl and Platinum arcs.

None of Giratina's moves are known.

Debut All About Arceus V

In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga

Archer in Jō's Big Adventure

When and Tsubaki were battling Team Rocket, Archer was spying on them via camera. After noticing that the grunts lost to the two Trainers, he takes action in his own hands by sending out Houndoom. However, Houndoom was not able to defeat them, which made Archer upset.

Pokémon

Archer's Houndoom
Houndoom
Houndoom was sent out by Archer after the grunts lost to and Tsubaki. Houndoom was quickly defeated by Totodile.

None of Houndoom's moves are known.

Debut Jō VS Team Rocket


Trivia

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese アポロ Apollo From the US Apollo program, the US spaceflight program with the goal of landing on the Moon. It also may also come from Apollo, the god of the light and the sun.
English, Italian Archer May be a reference to the AA-11 Archer (also known as the Vympel R-73), an air-to-air missile from the Soviet Union. In addition, it may allude to his Japanese name, as Apollo, the Greek god, is an archer.
French Amos From Amos, a family of Israeli communications satellites
German, Spanish Atlas From Atlas, a family of US space launch vehicles
Korean 아폴로 Apollo From his Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 阿波羅 Ābōluó From his Japanese name


Members of Team Rocket
Bosses:

Giovanni (animeAdventuresPocket MonstersMasters)
Madame Boss (anime only) • Masked Man (Adventures only)

Executives:

Archer (Masters) • Ariana (Masters) • Petrel (Masters) • Proton (Masters)
Anime only: Iron-Masked Marauder
Adventures only: CarlShamWill (former) • Karen (former)
Golden Boys only: Grey

Trios:
 

Jessie (Masters), James (Masters), & Meowth (JJM)
Koga, Lt. Surge, & Sabrina (Triad) (Adventures only; former)
Ken, Al, & Harry (TRET) (Adventures only)
Carr, Sird (former), & Orm (T3B) (Adventures only)

Duos:

Anime only: Butch & Cassidy (former) • Attila & HunAnnie & Oakley (dub only)

Scientists

Gideon
Anime only: Dr. FujiDr. NambaSebastianDr. Zager
Adventures only: Blaine (former)

Others: 

GruntsRocket BrothersRBYFRLG/Rocket SistersPE
Anime only: DominoRocket ScoutWendyTysonJubeiViper
Christopher (former) • Matori (Matori Matrix) • PierceGozu
Radio drama only: MiyamotoMondo
How I Became a Pokémon Card only: Kaede


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