Giovanni/Quotes

These are Giovanni's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow

Rocket Hideout

• Before battle

"So! I must say, I am impressed you got here!"

• Being defeated

"WHAT! This cannot be!"

• After being defeated

"I see that you raise Pokémon with utmost care. A child like you would never understand what I hope to achieve. I shall step aside this time! I hope we meet again..."

Silph Co.

• Before battle

"Ah, <player>! So we meet again! The President and I are discussing a vital business proposition. Keep your nose out of grown-up matters... Or experience a world of pain!"

• Being defeated

"Arrgh!! I lost again!?"

• After being defeated

"Blast it all! You ruined our plans for Silph! But Team Rocket will never fall! <Player>, never forget that all Pokémon exist for Team Rocket! I must go, but I shall return!"

Viridian Gym

• Before battle

"Fwahahaha! This is my hideout! I planned to resurrect Team Rocket here! But, you have caught me again! So be it! This time, I'm not holding back! Once more, you shall face Giovanni, the greatest trainer!"

• Being defeated

"Ha! That was a truly intense fight! You have won! As proof, here is the EarthBadge!"

• After being defeated

"The EarthBadge makes Pokémon of any level obey! It is evidence of your mastery as a Pokémon trainer! With it, you can enter the Pokémon League! It is my gift for your Pokémon League challenge!"

"TM27 is Fissure! It will take out Pokémon with just one hit! I made it when I ran the Gym here, too long ago..."

"Having lost, I cannot face my underlings! Team Rocket is finished forever! I will dedicate my life to the study of Pokémon! Let us meet again some day^RB/someday^Y! Farewell!"

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Rocket Hideout

• Before battle

"So! I must say, I am impressed you got here. Team Rocket captures Pokémon from around the world. They're important tools for keeping our criminal enterprise going. I am the leader, Giovanni! For your insolence, you will feel a world of pain!"

• Being defeated

"WHAT! This can't be!"

• After being defeated

"I see that you raise Pokémon with utmost care. A child like you would never understand what I hope to achieve. I shall step aside this time! I hope we meet again..."

Silph Co.

• Before battle

"Ah, <player>! So we meet again! The President and I are discussing a vital business proposition. Keep your nose out of grown-up matters... Or experience a world of pain!"

• Being defeated

"Arrgh!! I lost again!?"

• After being defeated

"Blast it all! You ruined our plans for Silph! But Team Rocket will never fall! <Player>, never forget that all Pokémon exist for Team Rocket! I must go, but I shall return!"

Viridian Gym

• Before battle

"Fwahahaha! Welcome to my hideout! It shall be so until I can restore Team Rocket to its former glory. But, you have found me again. So be it. This time, I'm not holding back! Once more, you shall face Giovanni, the greatest Trainer!"

• Being defeated

"Ha! That was a truly intense fight. You have won! As proof, here is the EarthBadge!"

• After being defeated

"The EarthBadge makes Pokémon of any level obey without question. It is evidence of your mastery as a Pokémon Trainer. With it, you can challenge the Pokémon League. Also, take this TM. Consider it a gift for your Pokémon League challenge."

"TM26 contains Earthquake. It is a powerful attack that causes a massive tremor. I made it when I ran the Gym here, far too long ago..."

"Having lost in this fashion, I can't face my followers. I have betrayed their trust. As of today, Team Rocket is finished forever! As for myself, I shall dedicate my life to training again. Let us meet again someday! Farewell!"

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Route 22 (event)

• Talking with Silver

".................. One must acknowledge one's defeat before he can move on... I will go solo...for now... So that one day I will form a stronger organization!"

"Putting together the potential of many is how you produce a huge power... That's what an organization is... That's the strength of an organization! I failed...to make the best use of my subordinates' potential...! But you shall witness one day the revival of me and my Team Rocket!"

".................. One day, you will understand."

Tohjo Falls (event)

• Upon the player's arrival

"... I don't know why you have come here. Anyway, I have to warn you that this is not a place for kids like you."

"You have a certain look... It reminds me of the kid who stood in front of me three years ago... You have the same eyes... I'm on my way to Goldenrod City to answer the call and join my team. Are you going to get in my way?"

• Before battle, after hearing Team Rocket's broadcast

"My old associates need me... We will not repeat the failure of three years ago! Team Rocket will be born again, and I will rule the world!"

• After sending out last Pokémon

"What in the world was that? Don't tell me some inexperienced kid can possibly be that strong!"

• During battle, last Pokémon low on health

"What was that?"

• Being defeated

"What in the world are you?"

• After being defeated

"How this is possible...? The past three years have been a waste...? How can a kid like you manage to destroy my dream once again? The precious dream of Team Rocket has become little more than an illusion..."

• If the player is defeated

"Mark my words. Not being able to measure your own strength shows that you are still but a child."

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Pokémon World Tournament

• Before battle (all rounds)

"For your insolence, you will feel a world of pain!"

• Being defeated

"What? Me, lose?!"

• If the player is defeated

"Ha! That was a truly intense fight!"

• After being defeated

"Haarg! I lose?! There is nothing I wish to say to you!"

• After winning

"I hope we meet again..."

• In the lobby, after the tournament

"I'll tell you this now... No matter how strong you are, someday you'll lose."

Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Aether Paradise (TV broadcast)

"The technology of the Aether Foundation... the knowledge of other worlds—it will be very useful to Team Rocket... or rather... Team Rainbow Rocket!"

Team Rocket's Castle

• Before battle

"Well, well... I had been informed of the intruders, but not that they were kids like you!"

"I had allowed the other bosses to do as they wished, hoping they would be of use... But it seems you have defeated all of them. I am impressed you got here."

"Indeed! Team Rocket's goal was to use all the Pokémon and control the world. But now, I have a bigger, better organization. Team Rainbow Rocket!"

"And I, Giovanni, am its leader!"

"The president will not awaken for some time. I have used the power of that Ultra Beast to make her sleep... And when she awakens next, she will be a loyal servant to my will!"

"Team Rainbow Rocket will conquer all worlds! We will build an army of UBs! But in order for this precious dream to be realized, we need the technology of the Aether Foundation—the technology of other worlds!"

"But I also appreciate the skill it took you to get this far."

"I like those who show strength! Why not put that strength to good use, in my Team Rainbow Rocket?"

Yes: "Hah! You are calm enough to joke, I see."

No: "Hah! Of course that would be your answer."

"Having a kid stand in front of me like this... Such a thing should never happen. But for some reason, it also makes me feel nostalgic."

"If you insist on disrupting my plans, I will make you feel a world of pain!"

• Being defeated

"Ha! That was a truly intense fight!"

• After being defeated

"...I see you have raised your Pokémon with utmost care. It would be foolish to fight such a kid with all my might. Ha, very well. I will leave Aether Paradise in your hands."

"But remember, my Team Rainbow Rocket will never fail! Never forget that!"

"I shall step aside this time! I hope we meet again..."

Aether Paradise

"Hah... That boy/girl had quite some talent..."

"Now...what new world shall I unleash my evil schemes upon...?"

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Team Rocket Hideout

• Talking with Archer (while the partner Pokémon is inside the air vent)

"Two of my underlings decided to bring it here, without my permission."

• Before battle against Archer

"Hmph... A machine that lets you see what otherwise cannot be seen... It's nothing but a useless toy. Still... Yes, this could do. Carry on, Archer, with your plans to take over Silph Co. for Team Rocket."

• Before battle

"So! You defeated Archer... I must say—I am impressed you got here. Team Rocket captures Pokémon from around the world. They're important tools for keeping our criminal enterprise going. And I am the leader of this enterprise...Giovanni! ...What? You want me to release the Cubone?"

"Fwahahahaha! You came barging into our hideout just for that? What an amusing child. But... For your insolence, you will feel a world of pain!"

• Being defeated

"What?! This can't be!"

• After being defeated

"So I too am defeated by a child... Do as you wish with that Cubone."

"And take this. As my apology for mocking you as a child."

"...I can see you raise Pokémon with utmost care. But you would never understand what I hope to achieve. ... ... ... I shall step aside this time! But I hope we will meet and battle again!"

Silph Co.

• Before battle

"Now, now, Mr. President. I hope you're not thinking of lying to me. The Master Ball... You successfully created one, didn't you!"

"How dare you?!"

"We had a deal! You agreed to this! ...You're a smart man. I'm sure you can imagine what will happen to your people if you say no to me now."

"Ah. Young <player>. So we meet again! The president of Silph and I are discussing a vital business proposition. Keep your nose out of grown-up matters... Or experience a world of pain!"

• Being defeated

"Argh! I lost again?!"

• After being defeated

"Blast... I have little choice, it seems. I will relinquish Silph for now. But Team Rocket will never fall! <player>! Never forget... All Pokémon exist for Team Rocket's use! I may leave you now, but we will meet again!"

Viridian Gym

• Before battle

"Fwahahaha! Welcome to my hideout! It shall be so until I can restore Team Rocket to its former glory. But you have found me again. So be it. This time, I'm not holding back! Once more, then! You shall face Giovanni, the greatest Trainer!"

• Being defeated

"*pant pant* That was a truly intense fight."

• After being defeated

"Yet again, I am defeated... As proof of your victory... here is your Earth Badge!"

"An Earth Badge makes all Pokémon obey you... regardless of how high their level is or who originally caught them. It is proof of your mastery as a Pokémon Trainer. With it, you can challenge the Pokémon League. And this TM... A gift for a Trainer who dares take on the challenge of the Pokémon League."

"TM41 contains Earthquake. It's a powerful attack that causes a massive tremor to deal damage to opponents. I made it...a very long time ago. Back when I ran this Gym, far too long ago."

"I can't face my followers after being defeated like this. Team Rocket is... As of today, Team Rocket is finished!"

"As for myself, I shall dedicate my life to Pokémon training again."

"Let us meet again someday! Farewell!"

In spin-off games

Pokémon GO

Introduction

"I must say—I am impressed you got here."

"I am the leader of this enterprise...Giovanni!"

"Fwahahahaha!"

"How dare you?! You will pay for your insolence!"

"Your Pokémon exist for Team GO Rocket's use."

"I commend you for standing up to me, Trainer. I trust you'll make this worth my time."

"You are foolish to confront me, but I'm impressed by your confidence. Let's battle."

"My goal is beyond your comprehension."

"If you insist on confronting me, you will pay the price!"

"What's this now? I hope you are a worthy opponent."

• GO Fest 2020

"I'm surprised you've been this successful, considering the foolish guidance your pathetic professor has given you."

"I'm impressed that you got by my leaders, Trainer, but nothing will prepare you for my Shadow Pokémon!"

"At first, I was impressed by your dedication, but now you've become a nuisance. This festival is mine."

Before battle

"Prepare yourself for a world of pain."

"Humble yourself. You are facing the world's greatest Trainer."

"If you insist on disrupting my plans, I will insist on making you regret it."

"You have no idea who you are challenging, child."

"You underestimate Team GO Rocket. Prepare for battle."

"There is no stopping my plans."

"Two things are inevitable: my success and your failure."

"You have proven yourself by reaching me, so I shall spare you a moment of my time."

"You may have made it here, but this is as far as you'll go."

"I'd say to prepare for battle, but you have already lost."

• GO Fest 2020:

"I do not think you are prepared for the level of failure you are about to experience!"

"You should be afraid to battle me, especially since you are already too late to stop my take-over!"

"You will regret trying to put a dent in my perfectly executed take-over. Your Pokémon will be mine!"

Prebattle screen

"I will not tolerate your interference."

"You cannot stop me...but I'm amused by your attempt."

"Your professor has not prepared you for what is to come."

"You've made it this far. Let me see just how strong you are."

"You will never defeat Team GO Rocket."

Upon victory

"What an amusing Trainer."

"As expected, Team GO Rocket cannot be stopped."

"You cannot stop my master plan."

"Do not try to interfere again."

"You failed as soon as you challenged me, Trainer."

• GO Fest 2020:

"I hope you now understand how foolish challenging me was. You will never stop Team GO Rocket."

"My incredible plan is going swimmingly. Move aside—this event is mine."

"As expected. Run back to your professor—you still have much training to do."

Upon being defeated

"What?! This can't be!"

"Your love of Pokémon gave you the advantage...this time."

"... ... ...I shall step aside this time!"

"This defeat is meaningless. Team GO Rocket will never fall!"

"This isn't over. We will meet on the battlefield again."

• GO Fest 2020:

"This is not the end. I will have my revenge."

"This festival will be mine one day. You will see—this is not over."

"You have only delayed the inevitable. I will win."

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Giovanni (Masters)

Menu interface (voice clips)

• After being recruited

"The ultimate goal of Team Rocket is to use Pokémon to rule the world. I, Giovanni, am its leader!"

• Sync pair viewer

"Team Rocket will never fall."

"Underestimate a man like me and you'll be in a world of pain."

• Selection screen (forming team)

"I'll show you true power."

• Selection screen (disbanding team)

"See you around."

• Upon learning a new move

"Hmph... This could be useful."

• Upon leveling-up

"It was only a matter of time."

• Upon reaching max level

"Nothing can stop me now!"

• Upon unlocking a new level cap

"Hmph... All according to plan."

• During conversation

"Listen."

"Hey."

"Yeah?"

"Hehehe..."

"Hahahaha!"

"Hmm..."

"You surprise me."

"Excellent, as always."

"Congratulations."

"Put your back into it!"

"Enough."

"Don't disappoint me."

• During special gift conversation

"You can have this."

Battle interface (voice clips)

• Co-op match screen

"All right."

• VS screen

"You're in for a world of pain!"

• Battle start

"Let's go!"

• Using Pokémon move

"Do it."

"Now!"

• Using item

"See how you like this!"

• Using Trainer move

"You're finished!"

• Using Sync Move

"I never hold back."

• Unity Move

"Conquer!"

"Power!"

"Victory!"

• Switching in

"Leave this to a grown-up."

• Recalling fainted Pokémon

"Hmm. Let's retreat for now."

• "Nice" emote

"Well done."

• "Watch out" emote

"Pay attention!"

• "Let's do this" emote

"Hmm."

• "Thanks" emote

"I should thank you."

• Defeat

"...Huh."

• Victory

"*snicker*"

"A truly intense fight."

Legendary Event — Lurking Shadow

• A New Plot

"Mewtwo... I'm going to need you to sow some chaos for me."

"*snicker*"

• Mysterious Stones and Hidden Power

"Plotting. What else?"

"I came to see what all the commotion was about. I didn't expect a welcoming committee."

"Hm? Disbanded..."

"So this is how it's gonna be, huh? I guess I'm doomed to be a criminal no matter which world I find myself in."

"Never mind that. Funnily enough, you and your comrades showed up at the perfect time."

"You all have sync stones, don't you—those little crystals embedded in your Poryphones?"

"I happen to be in possession of one as well... These mysterious stones can only be found in certain areas around Pasio."

"They have... piqued my interest, to say the least. Sync stones are an immense source of power, driven by the bond between Trainer and Pokémon."

"If I can learn to bend that power to my will, I'll be stronger than ever before."

"And that's not all... If I discover how to unleash the hidden power within them, I can truly rule the world."

"Heh, don't put too much thought into it. You kids wouldn't know how to use it that way anyway."

"Well? Are you here to detain me, or would you prefer to stand around and chat? Personally, I'd rather battle."

"I wonder what will happen if I use the sync stone I mined from this cave with Mewtwo..."

"Huh. Most people cower in fear when they come face-to-face with Mewtwo... Maybe I underestimated you."

"Or maybe not... Why don't you show me what you can do? I could use a laugh."

• Unfathomable Strength

"Hmph... That was a truly intense fight."

"It really is possible for the bond of a sync pair to manifest great strength and power."

"Heh, what can I say? I'm new to battling with sync stones as you do on this island. Our last battle was a test run."

"Why don't we try again? Prepare yourselves for our next battle, and follow me if you dare!"

• A Questionable Alliance

"Cornered by a bunch of kids, once again..."

"But you know what? Despite the bitter aftertaste of being beaten by kids like you, I..."

"Hmph. Doesn't matter."

"You demonstrated your full power to me without hesitation, and I'll admit that I'm impressed."

"And if you agree to work with me... I'd like to continue to witness that power."

"I don't blame you for being skeptical. I've always been up to no good—why should you trust me?"

"The thing is, I've been thinking about changing my ways... starting fresh here in this new part of the world called Pasio."

"I could forget about the lying and plotting and just enjoy competing in the PML with Mewtwo, fair and square... Hmph. Not a bad idea."

"I guess it's up to you kids, though. What's your decision?"

If it'll keep him from stirring up trouble...: "Heh, keep your friends close and your enemies closer, eh? Touché."

"Fine with me, as long as it means I get front-row seats to witness what becomes of you kids here on Pasio."

If he promises to stop his evil schemes...: "Listen, kid... I'm not a psychic. I can't make any promises about the future."

"But you know what they say, right? Keep your friends close and your enemies closer. You want to keep me in line? Then keep me around."

"All right, I promise. After all, I want to enjoy the PML as much as you do. You can trust me on that, at least."

"Hmph. I'll be sure to keep that in mind."

"Hmph... It seems I was able to infiltrate their unit successfully."

"Now I have to decide if I truly do wish to start fresh on Pasio as a sync pair..."

"or if I would rather..."

"Hmph... Either way, this should be fun."

Sync Pair Story — A Day with Giovanni

"Such vastness... Humanity cannot even begin to compare to the enormity of the ocean."

"Don't you think so, too, <player>?"

"Yes, I know you're there."

"How about it? Come gaze at the ocean with me."

"... ... ..."

"Well, you're a cautious one, aren't you. Won't approach me that easily, huh?"

You're a bad person, aren't you.: "Heh. You certainly have guts, talking to me like that."

What are you scheming?: "Don't worry too much about it. I'm just enjoying the view right now."

"I understand that you don't trust me. It's not like you're hiding it."

"You're right in thinking that I'm not a good man. But I take no pleasure in hurting people for no reason."

"Especially Trainers who show so much promise, such as yourself."

"You don't have anything to worry about...for now."

What do you mean?: "Hmph. Just up to one of my sinister plans."

What are you after?: "Hmph. Just up to one of my sinister plans."

"And Mewtwo is my ultimate tool for realizing those plans."

"Ah, look at the rage in your eyes!"

"It must really bother you that I call Pokémon tools."

"I wonder how angry you would be if I were to make you and your Pokémon into accessories to my misdeeds."

"You wouldn't let that slide, would you?"

You got that right!: "I like your gusto, kid! I knew you had something special about you!"

You'd never get away with it!: "I like your gusto, kid! I knew you had something special about you!"

"I have great expectations for your future."

"The two of you will undoubtedly become strong enough to oppose me someday."

"Hmph. I look forward to that day. Will you be an obstacle that hinders me...?"

"Or maybe you'll join me and willingly become my tool."

I'd never work with you!: "Hmph. We'll see... We have plenty of time until then."

... ... ...: "Hmph. We'll see... We have plenty of time until then."

"I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with your future."

"But until that day, you and I are just Trainers."

"I'll keep on exploring with you, for the time being."

"What were we talking about again? Right, gazing at the ocean."

"Take a good look while you can, kid."

"Before you know it, everything you see here will belong to me!"

"If you want to win it all back from me..."

"you'd better not hold anything back when you battle me!"

"I like those who show strength!"

"I sincerely look forward to you becoming strong enough to face me!"

Pokémon Center

• Random conversation

"Hmph... You take raising your Pokémon really seriously, huh. I can tell."

"I'm the same way. If you don't maintain your tools, they don't last as long. They start to lose their strength after a while."

"Adults have their own way of thinking about this stuff, kid."

• If spoken to again

"Pokémon have value because of the way we use them."

"You may not agree with me now, but someday when you're older, you'll understand."

• Random conversation

"My record's been clean as a whistle since I arrived on Pasio."

"Being surrounded by all this beautiful nature, watching sync pairs work together in harmony... It's put a damper on my desire to sow chaos."

"Don't believe me? Hmph... How much of what people say do you think is true anyway?"

• If spoken to again

"If society labels someone as evil, does it mean everything that person says or does is wrong? Is that what you believe?"

"In a society like that, any minority viewpoint could easily be considered evil. Is that the world you want to live in?"

"Hmph... Sorry, that got a little deep."

• Random conversation

"I'm a mean old man. I could be lying and deceiving you right now, and you wouldn't even know it."

"The world is made up of people who deceive each other every day. We lie and we get lied to. That's how it works."

"It'll all start to click for you someday when you're older, kid."

• If spoken to again

"Not all adults are mean old liars, but there are some who are."

"But there are kids out there like that, too. The world's full of all kinds of different people."

• Random conversation

"Hmph... Everything seems to be going according to plan..."

"Oh, it's you... Having fun eavesdropping? You must be so curious about what plans I was referring to."

"Want some advice? Keep your nose out of grown-up business, kid."

• If spoken to again

"Want to know more about my plans, do you?"

"Hmph... What makes you think I'd tell a brat like you what I'm up to?"

"Keep poking your nose where it doesn't belong, and you'll find yourself in a world of pain, kid."

"That's the kind of world I live in. Take my advice and go back where you came from before you regret it."

• Random conversation

"In the past, I brought various organizations under my own control to form Team Rainbow Rocket."

"But I was forced to step down thanks to a certain kid who got in my way. I'm in the middle of a new plot as we speak."

"To be honest, you remind me a lot of that kid, <player>."

• If spoken to again

"You've managed to pique my interest, kid.

"You and your partner... You're destined to keep growing stronger, and I look forward to watching it happen."

"Even thought about utilizing all that strength and potential as my right hand?"

• Random conversation

"Pokémon are a business enterprise. Unless both parties are profiting, nothing gets done."

"And by profit, I mean money. When it comes to business, there's no room for things like friendship or caring for one another."

"I understand where you're coming from, though. I can appreciate your viewpoint."

• If spoken to again

"It's good that we all want different things. That's how things get done in a business."

"The world should be full of different opinions and viewpoints."

"I just wonder if you'll ever come over to my side one day."

• Random conversation

"People like there to be clear lines between good and evil, right and wrong."

"When I carry out my evil schemes, some people in this world profit. Some people are helped in other ways."

"You probably think it's wrong to cause trouble for people and Pokémon in general."

"But when people wave their self-righteousness around like a giant flag, tha causes its own trouble, too."

"Right, wrong, good, evil... People think everything has to be black and white, but that's just not how it is."

• If spoken to again

"There's one thing I do know..."

"I'm drawn to strength. I like power. And that's because neither strength nor power are inherently good or evil."

"The strong will win. It's got nothing to do with right or wrong... That's the real truth."

• Special log-in conversation

"Ah, you again."

"Keep your guard up around this place, kid. Some bad guys like me have got their eyes on you."

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"Don't allow yourself to be used by others. Stay vigilant. Even in the morning."

• Special log-in conversation (morning)

"If I need to brainstorm, I do it in the morning. That's when I come up with my greatest schemes."

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"It's awfully bright outside right now... Makes it difficult to work in the shadows."

• Special log-in conversation (afternoon)

"Pasio is an incredible piece of land. Perhaps one day it will belong to... Ahem."

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"Remember...villains tend to make their moves in the shadow of darkness."

• Special log-in conversation (evening)

"Isn't it past your bedtime, kid? Keep your nose out of grown-up business."

• Special gift conversation

"You can have this. Hope it's useful."

"You get to figure out what to do with it on your own."