Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth
Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth (Japanese: 愛と真実の悪を貫くロケット探検団 Rocket Gang Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth) is a series of short stories that occurs at the end of episodes in Pokémon Journeys: The Series of the Pokémon anime.
The segments are placed after the ending theme of the episode in the Japanese version. Introduced in JN133 and ended in JN138, each segment contains a part where the Team Rocket trio travels through the Paldea region, looking for Pokémon from said region for them to catch. The segment always ends with said Pokémon attacking Team Rocket trio directly or indirectly.
List of segments
Code | Screenshot | English title | Japanese title | US broadcast | Japan broadcast | Time between |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
* | No English title | 第1話 Episode 1 |
Unaired | November 25, 2022 | 671 days since Japanese airing | |
* | No English title | 第2話 Episode 2 |
Unaired | December 02, 2022 | 664 days since Japanese airing | |
* | No English title | 第3話 Episode 3 |
Unaired | December 09, 2022 | 657 days since Japanese airing | |
* | No English title | 第4話 Episode 4 |
Unaired | January 13, 2023 | 622 days since Japanese airing | |
* | No English title | 第5話 Episode 5 |
Unaired | January 20, 2023 | 615 days since Japanese airing | |
This concludes Team Rocket Expedition which stands by the evils of love and truth. |
Episode 1
Summary
In search of a new Pokémon, the Team Rocket trio has visited the Paldea region for the first time. They encounter a wild Sprigatito and try to catch it, but Sprigatito releases a scent, which makes them feel sleepy, and runs away, much to their dismay.
Characters
Humans
Pokémon
- Meowth (Team Rocket)
- Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
- Persian (Giovanni's; fantasy)
- Sprigatito (debut)
Episode 2
Summary
Continuing their quest, the trio finds a Fuecoco. As they attempt to capture it, Jessie accidentally pulls out an Oran Berry instead of a Poké Ball, prompting Fuecoco to charge at the Berry, sending the trio blasting off in the process.
Characters
Humans
Pokémon
- Meowth (Team Rocket)
- Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
- Fuecoco (debut)
Episode 3
Summary
Continuing their quest, the trio comes across a Quaxly. Jessie, James, and Meowth each attempt to catch it by throwing a Poké Ball, but Quaxly shoots them all down with Water Gun, also sending the trio blasting off in the process.
Characters
Humans
Pokémon
- Meowth (Team Rocket)
- Wobbuffet (Jessie's)
- Quaxly (debut)
Episode 4
Summary
Continuing their quest, the trio comes across a Koraidon. They prepare to catch it, but Koraidon notices them and chases the trio before sending them blasting off.
Characters
Humans
Pokémon
Episode 5
Summary
Continuing their quest, the trio comes across a Miraidon. They prepare to catch it, but Miraidon notices them, zooming past by the trio before shocking them with an Electric attack, sending them blasting off.
Characters
Humans
Pokémon
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