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'''Ariana''' (Japanese: '''アテナ''' ''Athena'') is one of the [[Team Rocket]] {{tc|Executive}}s introduced in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. She was not given an official name until {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. | '''Ariana''' (Japanese: '''アテナ''' ''Athena'') is one of the [[Team Rocket]] {{tc|Executive}}s introduced in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. She was not given an official name until {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. | ||
==In the games== | ==In the core series games== | ||
An unnamed female {{tc|Executive|Team Rocket Admin}} who may be Ariana appears in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} in the [[Rocket Warehouse]] on [[Five Island]]. After the player defeats her, she seems to understand their motivations for opposing Team Rocket and flips a switch to redirect the [[spin tile]]s nearby to give the player easier access back from the warehouse entrance. | An unnamed female {{tc|Executive|Team Rocket Admin}} who may be Ariana appears in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} in the [[Rocket Warehouse]] on [[Five Island]]. After the player defeats her, she seems to understand their motivations for opposing Team Rocket and flips a switch to redirect the [[spin tile]]s nearby to give the player easier access back from the warehouse entrance. | ||
[[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Three years later]], Ariana is the only female {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executive}} in the reborn [[Team Rocket]] in [[Johto]]. She appears to be [[Archer]]'s second-in-command, although upon first challenging the player, she calls herself the interim boss of Team Rocket in place of Giovanni. The player battles her twice, first in the [[Team Rocket HQ]], in a Double Battle with a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt}} on her side and [[Lance]] on the player's side (in [[Generation II]], the player battles her alone), and again in the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], where she is the last challenge before [[Archer]]. When defeated in the Team Rocket HQ, she notes that the player is strong enough to become an Executive if they joined Team Rocket, and after being beaten in the Radio Tower admits that she admires the player's power. | [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Three years later]], Ariana is the only female {{tc|Executive|Rocket Executive}} in the reborn [[Team Rocket]] in [[Johto]]. She appears to be [[Archer]]'s second-in-command, although upon first challenging the player, she calls herself the interim boss of Team Rocket in place of Giovanni. The player battles her twice, first in the [[Team Rocket HQ]], in a Double Battle with a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt}} on her side and [[Lance]] on the player's side (in [[Generation II]], the player battles her alone), and again in the [[Goldenrod Radio Tower]], where she is the last challenge before [[Archer]]. When defeated in the Team Rocket HQ, she notes that the player is strong enough to become an Executive if they joined Team Rocket, and after being beaten in the Radio Tower admits that she admires the player's power. | ||
===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
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==In the side series games== | |||
Ariana also appears in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. She is the second-to-last member of a group of Team Rocket members who bar the player's progress to the [[Mahogany Gym]] after they've defeated [[Jasmine]]. Her Pokémon mainly specialize in using {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Frustration}}. She also appears in the [[Challenge Cup]] during Round 2, participating in the Poké Ball and Ultra Ball divisions of the tournament. | |||
===Pokémon=== | |||
====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]==== | ====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]==== | ||
=====Round 1===== | =====Round 1===== | ||
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|gender=female|level=50-100|type1=Dark|type2=Ice | |gender=female|level=50-100|type1=Dark|type2=Ice | ||
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|gender=male|level=50-100|type1=Poison | |gender=male|level=50-100|type1=Poison | ||
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|gender=female|level=50-100|held=PRZCureBerry|type1=Grass|type2=Poison | |gender=female|level=50-100|held=PRZCureBerry|type1=Grass|type2=Poison | ||
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|{{Pokémon/2|ndex= | |{{Pokémon/2|ndex=020MSStad|pokemon=Raticate|nickname=RATICEP | ||
|gender=male|level=50-100|type1=Normal | |gender=male|level=50-100|type1=Normal | ||
|move1=Thief|move1type=Dark | |move1=Thief|move1type=Dark | ||
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|move3=Super Fang|move3type=Normal | |move3=Super Fang|move3type=Normal | ||
|move4=Dig|move4type=Ground}} | |move4=Dig|move4type=Ground}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex= | |{{Pokémon/2|ndex=024MSStad|pokemon=Arbok|nickname=ARBEP | ||
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|gender=female|level=50-100|held=MiracleBerry|type1=Grass|type2=Poison | |gender=female|level=50-100|held=MiracleBerry|type1=Grass|type2=Poison | ||
|move1=Petal Dance|move1type=Grass | |move1=Petal Dance|move1type=Grass | ||
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|move4=Razor Leaf|move4type=Grass}} | |move4=Razor Leaf|move4type=Grass}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex= | |{{Pokémon/2|ndex=024MSStad|pokemon=Arbok|nickname=BOKEP | ||
|gender=male|level=50-100|type1=Poison | |gender=male|level=50-100|type1=Poison | ||
|move1=Frustration|move1type=Normal | |move1=Frustration|move1type=Normal | ||
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|{{Pokémon/2|ndex= | |{{Pokémon/2|ndex=219MSStad|pokemon=Magcargo|nickname=CARGEP | ||
|gender=female|level=50-100|held=Mint Berry|type1=Fire|type2=Rock | |gender=female|level=50-100|held=Mint Berry|type1=Fire|type2=Rock | ||
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire | |move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire | ||
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|{{Pokémon/2|ndex= | |{{Pokémon/2|ndex=141MSStad|pokemon=Kabutops|nickname=TOPSEP | ||
|gender=male|level=50-100|held=Berserk Gene|type1=Rock|type2=Water | |gender=male|level=50-100|held=Berserk Gene|type1=Rock|type2=Water | ||
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|gender=male|level=50-100|held=PRZCureBerry|type1=Grass|type2=Poison | |gender=male|level=50-100|held=PRZCureBerry|type1=Grass|type2=Poison | ||
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|move4=Razor Leaf|move4type=Grass}} | |move4=Razor Leaf|move4type=Grass}} | ||
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex= | |{{Pokémon/2|ndex=042MSStad|pokemon=Golbat|nickname=GOLEP | ||
|gender=female|level=50-100|type1=Poison|type2=Flying | |gender=female|level=50-100|type1=Poison|type2=Flying | ||
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=== | ==In the spin-off games== | ||
===={{ | ===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]=== | ||
{{main|Ariana (Masters)}} | |||
Ariana forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Arbok}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Ariana became a playable sync pair on September 6, 2023. | |||
Ariana first appeared as an NPC during the [[Johto]] chapter of the [[Villain Arc]]. She also made notable appearances later in the Villain Arc. | |||
{{PairDex/h|Red|Dark}} | |||
{{PairDex|178|Ariana|trainerlink=Ariana (Masters)#Arbok|trainerimg=Ariana|0024|Arbok|gender=female|Poison|Ground|Tech|6|Variety Sync Pair Scout}} | |||
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==Gallery== | |||
===Sprites and models=== | |||
====In the [[core series]]==== | |||
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|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Ariana OD.png]] | |style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Ariana OD.png]] | ||
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| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}} | | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}} | ||
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}} | | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}} | ||
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} | | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}} | ||
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====In other games==== | |||
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| Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}} | | Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}} | ||
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== | ==Quotes== | ||
{{main|Ariana/Quotes}} | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
{{main|Sham}} | {{main|Sham}} | ||
[[File:Sham.png|thumb| | [[File:Sham.png|thumb|left|120px|Sham in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
[[File:Ariana Adventures. | [[File:Ariana Adventures.png|thumb|220px|Ariana in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
Ariana's first counterpart was based on her [[Generation II]] design and named [[Sham]]. She appeared in the {{ | Ariana's first counterpart was based on her [[Generation II]] design and named [[Sham]]. She appeared in the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}. | ||
After the creation of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a second counterpart with Ariana's new official name and design appears alongside the other three Executives. Ariana and her teammates take control of Team Rocket from [[Carr]], saying that they will stay true to {{adv|Giovanni}}'s intentions. | After the creation of {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, a second counterpart with Ariana's new official name and design appears alongside the other three Executives. Ariana and her teammates take control of Team Rocket from [[Carr]], saying that they will stay true to {{adv|Giovanni}}'s intentions. | ||
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Ariana later ambushes {{adv|Silver}} and {{adv|Crystal}} to prevent them from intruding and interrupting their plans. Using her Pokémon, she manages to pin Silver to a tree while she faces Crystal alone. Despite the type advantage Crystal's Pokémon have, she is easily defeated by Ariana's powerful team. However, using his {{TP|Blue|Rhyperior}} and the Earth Plate he obtained from Petrel, Silver manages to save Crystal and send Ariana and her Pokémon flying. | Ariana later ambushes {{adv|Silver}} and {{adv|Crystal}} to prevent them from intruding and interrupting their plans. Using her Pokémon, she manages to pin Silver to a tree while she faces Crystal alone. Despite the type advantage Crystal's Pokémon have, she is easily defeated by Ariana's powerful team. However, using his {{TP|Blue|Rhyperior}} and the Earth Plate he obtained from Petrel, Silver manages to save Crystal and send Ariana and her Pokémon flying. | ||
Now facing Crystal alone, Ariana finishes off her Pokémon and explains her and her teammate's roles in capturing the legendary Pokémon {{adv|Arceus}}. Suddenly, Arceus appears in front of them and Crystal attempts to capture it, shocking the | Now facing Crystal alone, Ariana finishes off her Pokémon and explains her and her teammate's roles in capturing the legendary Pokémon {{adv|Arceus}}. Suddenly, Arceus appears in front of them and Crystal attempts to capture it, shocking the Executives in the process. Despite her tenacity, Crystal ultimately fails in capturing the Pokémon and is sent flying into a tree. | ||
The | The Executives chase Arceus down and find it battling {{adv|Gold}} at the [[Ruins of Alph]]. Once Arceus takes them to the [[Sinjoh Ruins]], the four Executives restrain Arceus and force it onto the Mystri Stage. Using its great powers, they force Arceus to create the legendary Pokémon {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Dialga}}, {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Palkia}}, and {{DL|Pokémon of Myth (Adventures)|Giratina}}. | ||
Believing they have pleased their boss, Giovanni, Ariana, Proton, and Archer begin tearing up. However, Silver distracts them by flying towards the Pokémon so Gold and Crystal can finish off the other legendary Pokémon. Once they do so, Arceus, now freed from its restraints, uses its powers to send Ariana and the other | Believing they have pleased their boss, Giovanni, Ariana, Proton, and Archer begin tearing up. However, Silver distracts them by flying towards the Pokémon so Gold and Crystal can finish off the other legendary Pokémon. Once they do so, Arceus, now freed from its restraints, uses its powers to send Ariana and the other Executives flying. During the final battle with Arceus, Ariana stayed away from the fight by hiding behind a rock with her teammates. After the battle had ended, Ariana left with the other Team Rocket members and {{adv|Giovanni}}. | ||
====Pokémon==== | ====Pokémon==== | ||
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! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin | ! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
|Japanese | | Japanese | ||
|アテナ ''Athena'' | | アテナ ''Athena'' | ||
|From {{wp|Athena (rocket)|Athena}}, a Lockheed Martin expendable launch system. | | From ''{{wp|Athena (rocket)|Athena}}'', a Lockheed Martin expendable launch system. | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
|English | | English | ||
|Ariana | | Ariana | ||
|From {{wp|Ariane (rocket family)|Ariane}}, a series of vehicles for space launch use | | From ''{{wp|Ariane (rocket family)|Ariane}}'', a series of European civilian expendable launch vehicles for space launch use | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| | | German, Vietnamese | ||
| | | Athena | ||
| | | From her Japanese name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| | | Spanish | ||
| | | Atenea | ||
| | | From her Japanese name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| | | French | ||
| | | Ariane | ||
| | | From her English name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
| | | Italian | ||
| | | Atena | ||
| | | From her Japanese name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
|Korean | | Korean | ||
|아테나 ''Athena'' | | 아테나 ''Athena'' | ||
|From her Japanese name | | From her Japanese name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
|style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}}) | | style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}}) | ||
|雅典娜 ''Yǎdiǎnnà'' | | 雅典娜 ''Yǎdiǎnnà'' | ||
| | | rowspan="2" | From her Japanese name | ||
|- style="background:#FFF;" | |- style="background:#FFF;" | ||
|Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}}) | ||
|雅典娜 | | 雅典娜 ''Ngáhdínnàh | ||
|} | |} | ||
{{-}} | {{-}} | ||
==Related articles== | ==Related articles== | ||
* [[a:Category:Ariana|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]] | * [[a:Category:Ariana|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]] | ||
==References== | |||
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{{Team Rocket}}<br> | {{Team Rocket}}<br> | ||
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[[Category:Stadium 2 characters]] | [[Category:Stadium 2 characters]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]] | [[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]] | ||
[[de:Athena]] | [[de:Athena]] |
Latest revision as of 22:20, 18 March 2024
- If you were looking for the character who used the alternate name Ariana, see Aria (anime).
Ariana アテナ Athena | |
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver | |
Gender | Female |
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Eye color | Red |
Hair color | Red |
Hometown | Unknown |
Region | Johto |
Trainer class | ExecutiveGSCHGSS AdminFRLG |
Generation | II, III, IV |
Games | Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Stadium 2, Masters EX |
Member of | Team Rocket |
Rank | Executive |
Game animation cameos | Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer |
English voice actor | Amber Lee Connors[1] (Masters EX) |
Japanese voice actor | Michiko Kaiden (Masters EX) |
Ariana (Japanese: アテナ Athena) is one of the Team Rocket Executives introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver. She was not given an official name until Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
In the core series games
An unnamed female Team Rocket Admin who may be Ariana appears in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen in the Rocket Warehouse on Five Island. After the player defeats her, she seems to understand their motivations for opposing Team Rocket and flips a switch to redirect the spin tiles nearby to give the player easier access back from the warehouse entrance.
Three years later, Ariana is the only female Rocket Executive in the reborn Team Rocket in Johto. She appears to be Archer's second-in-command, although upon first challenging the player, she calls herself the interim boss of Team Rocket in place of Giovanni. The player battles her twice, first in the Team Rocket HQ, in a Double Battle with a Grunt on her side and Lance on the player's side (in Generation II, the player battles her alone), and again in the Goldenrod Radio Tower, where she is the last challenge before Archer. When defeated in the Team Rocket HQ, she notes that the player is strong enough to become an Executive if they joined Team Rocket, and after being beaten in the Radio Tower admits that she admires the player's power.
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Ariana also appears in Pokémon Stadium 2. She is the second-to-last member of a group of Team Rocket members who bar the player's progress to the Mahogany Gym after they've defeated Jasmine. Her Pokémon mainly specialize in using Thief and Frustration. She also appears in the Challenge Cup during Round 2, participating in the Poké Ball and Ultra Ball divisions of the tournament.
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In the spin-off games
Pokémon Masters EX
- Main article: Ariana (Masters)
Ariana forms a sync pair with Arbok in Pokémon Masters EX. Ariana became a playable sync pair on September 6, 2023.
Ariana first appeared as an NPC during the Johto chapter of the Villain Arc. She also made notable appearances later in the Villain Arc.
Sync Dex | Trainer | NDex | Pokémon | Type | Weakness | Role | Base Potential | Availability | ||
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#178 | Ariana | #0024 | Arbok♀ |
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★★★★★☆EX | Variety Sync Pair Scout |
Gallery
Sprites and models
In the core series
Sprite from Generation II |
Sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen |
Sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver |
VS sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver |
Overworld sprite from Generation II |
Overworld sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen |
Overworld sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver |
In other games
Portraits from Stadium 2 |
Quotes
- Main article: Ariana/Quotes
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Sham
Ariana's first counterpart was based on her Generation II design and named Sham. She appeared in the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc.
After the creation of Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, a second counterpart with Ariana's new official name and design appears alongside the other three Executives. Ariana and her teammates take control of Team Rocket from Carr, saying that they will stay true to Giovanni's intentions.
Ariana later ambushes Silver and Crystal to prevent them from intruding and interrupting their plans. Using her Pokémon, she manages to pin Silver to a tree while she faces Crystal alone. Despite the type advantage Crystal's Pokémon have, she is easily defeated by Ariana's powerful team. However, using his Rhyperior and the Earth Plate he obtained from Petrel, Silver manages to save Crystal and send Ariana and her Pokémon flying.
Now facing Crystal alone, Ariana finishes off her Pokémon and explains her and her teammate's roles in capturing the legendary Pokémon Arceus. Suddenly, Arceus appears in front of them and Crystal attempts to capture it, shocking the Executives in the process. Despite her tenacity, Crystal ultimately fails in capturing the Pokémon and is sent flying into a tree.
The Executives chase Arceus down and find it battling Gold at the Ruins of Alph. Once Arceus takes them to the Sinjoh Ruins, the four Executives restrain Arceus and force it onto the Mystri Stage. Using its great powers, they force Arceus to create the legendary Pokémon Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina.
Believing they have pleased their boss, Giovanni, Ariana, Proton, and Archer begin tearing up. However, Silver distracts them by flying towards the Pokémon so Gold and Crystal can finish off the other legendary Pokémon. Once they do so, Arceus, now freed from its restraints, uses its powers to send Ariana and the other Executives flying. During the final battle with Arceus, Ariana stayed away from the fight by hiding behind a rock with her teammates. After the battle had ended, Ariana left with the other Team Rocket members and Giovanni.
Pokémon
Arbok was first used to attack Carr after he attempted to take over Team Rocket. Later, she was used to ambush Silver and Crystal on Route 38, where she nearly swallowed Silver whole before pinning him to a tree. At the Sinjoh Ruins, Arbok was used to drag Arceus onto the Mystri Stage.
Arbok's known moves are Dig, Glare, Poison Sting, Ice Fang, and Wrap. | ||
Debut | Dealing With A Koffing Fit |
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Gloom was first used to battle Crystal at Route 38. Despite having a type disadvantage, she manages to nearly defeat Crystal's Archy. Later, she was used to drag Arceus to the Mystri Stage.
Gloom's only known move is Acid. | ||
Debut | Pleased as Punch With Parasect |
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Murkrow is Ariana's mode of flight transportation. It was first used to battle Crystal and easily defeated her Monlee. Later, it was used to drag Arceus onto the Mystri Stage.
Murkrow's known moves are Fly and Drill Peck. | ||
Debut | Pleased as Punch With Parasect |
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Vileplume was first seen trying to stop Silver from reaching the Pokémon Arceus created.
None of Vileplume's moves are known. | ||
Debut | All About Arceus V |
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Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
Ariana appears in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure, where she oversees the creation of the Red Gyarados. She has a Tag Battle against Jō and Lance.
Pokémon
Ariana sent out Gloom in a Tag Battle against Jō and Lance where it was easily defeated by the Red Gyarados.
Gloom's only known move is Poison Powder. | ||
Debut | Jō VS Team Rocket |
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Trivia
- As she is the only female Executive in the Johto's Team Rocket, she could be easily adapted from her Generation II design in Generation IV. In this respect, she is the female counterpart of Archer, who was based on the original male Executive design. However, Proton and Petrel were designed from scratch.
Names
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | アテナ Athena | From Athena, a Lockheed Martin expendable launch system. |
English | Ariana | From Ariane, a series of European civilian expendable launch vehicles for space launch use |
German, Vietnamese | Athena | From her Japanese name |
Spanish | Atenea | From her Japanese name |
French | Ariane | From her English name |
Italian | Atena | From her Japanese name |
Korean | 아테나 Athena | From her Japanese name |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 雅典娜 Yǎdiǎnnà | From her Japanese name |
Chinese (Cantonese) | 雅典娜 Ngáhdínnàh |
Related articles
References
Members of Team Rocket | |
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Bosses: |
Giovanni (anime • Adventures • Pocket Monsters • Masters) |
Executives: |
Archer (Masters) • Ariana (Masters) • Petrel (Masters) • Proton (Masters) |
Trios: |
Jessie (Masters), James (Masters), & Meowth (JJM) |
Duos: |
Anime only: Butch & Cassidy (former) • Attila & Hun • Annie & Oakley (dub only) |
Scientists: |
Gideon |
Others: |
Grunts • Rocket BrothersRBYFRLG/Rocket SistersPE |
This game character article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games. |