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[[Generation II|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.
[[Generation II|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.


Archer appears in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] as Giovanni's trusted confidant. He is first seen in the [[Team Rocket Hideout]], meeting with Giovanni regarding his studying of the [[Silph Scope]]. Though Giovanni dismisses the Silph Scope itself as a toy, he agrees with Archer's assessment that it proves [[Silph Co.]] can provide technology useful to Team Rocket and gives Archer the assignment to plan Team Rocket's attack on the company. As he leaves Giovanni's office, he comes across the player, and battles them to keep them from reaching Giovanni. After his defeat, he allows the player to pass. He later appears during Team Rocket's invasion of Silph, where he battles the player and {{ga|Trace}} with the assistance of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt}}. Despite his initial failure to stop the player and Trace, he returns soon after with the intent of wasting as much of their time as he can. Trace decides to battle Archer so that the player may reach Giovanni.
Archer appears in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]] as Giovanni's trusted confidant and deputy. He is first seen in the [[Team Rocket Hideout]], meeting with Giovanni regarding his studying of the [[Silph Scope]]. Though Giovanni dismisses the Silph Scope itself as a toy, he agrees with Archer's assessment that it proves [[Silph Co.]] can provide technology useful to Team Rocket and gives Archer the assignment to plan Team Rocket's attack on the company. As he leaves Giovanni's office, he comes across the player, and battles them to keep them from reaching Giovanni. After his defeat, he allows the player to pass. He later appears during Team Rocket's invasion of Silph, where he battles the player and {{ga|Trace}} with the assistance of a {{tc|Team Rocket Grunt|Grunt}}. Despite his initial failure to stop the player and Trace, he returns soon after with the intent of wasting as much of their time as he can. Trace decides to battle Archer so that the player may reach Giovanni.


Later, following the disbandment of Team Rocket, Archer can be found in Giovanni's office in the Team Rocket Hideout. He challenges the player to one last battle out of anger for their defeat of Giovanni. Following his defeat, he reveals that he expected the player to show up eventually and drafted a letter to them, in which he congratulates the player for becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} and declares his intent to leave [[Kanto]] to found a stronger incarnation of Team Rocket somewhere else before announcing the organization's return. Archer questions himself regarding what he wanted the player to think of him, then tears up the letter and leaves, bidding the player farewell.
Later, following the disbandment of Team Rocket, Archer can be found in Giovanni's office in the Team Rocket Hideout. He challenges the player to one last battle out of anger for their defeat of Giovanni. Following his defeat, he reveals that he expected the player to show up eventually and drafted a letter to them, in which he congratulates the player for becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} and declares his intent to leave [[Kanto]] to found a stronger incarnation of Team Rocket somewhere else before announcing the organization's return. Archer questions himself regarding what he wanted the player to think of him, then tears up the letter and leaves, bidding the player farewell.
Archer also appears in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. He is the final member of a group of Team Rocket members who bar the player's progress to the [[Mahogany Gym]] after they've defeated [[Jasmine]]. In Round 1, his team has no clear theme, but in Round 2, most of his Pokémon know {{m|Swagger}}. He also appears in the [[Challenge Cup]] during Round 2, taking part in the Poké Ball and Ultra Ball divisions of the tournament.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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* 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: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]====
;[[Team Rocket Hideout]] (first visit)
* Talking with Giovanni (while the {{ga|partner Pokémon}} is inside the air vent)
:''"Where did that {{p|Cubone}} come from, Boss?"''
:''"The skull on its head is very beautiful... We should be able to sell it for a good price once it becomes a {{p|Marowak}}."''
* Talking with Giovanni (upon entering the office)
:''"Just one look at this [[Silph Scope]] and it's plain to see... [[Silph Co.]] definitely has the technology and skill Team Rocket will need to make our wishes come true."''
:''"Yes, sir!"''
* Before battle
:''"What is a child doing here? You listened in our conversation without saying a word? I don't much care for that. I am Archer, an Admin of Team Rocket. And I do not go easy even on children!"''
* Being defeated
:''"What a blunder!"''
* After being defeated
:''"F-forgive me, Giovanni... For me to be defeated by a simple child..."''
* After defeating Giovanni
:''"...Cubone seems to have gone home on its own. Why don't you get out of here, too, and figure out how to use that Silph Scope or something?"''
;[[Silph Co.]]
* Before battle
:''"You—!"''
:''"So you're fool enough to get in our way, is that it? What brave little boys."''
:''"Calm yourself! I'll teach these children a good lesson."''
* Being defeated
:''"Gaaah... again?!"''
* After being defeated
:''"So it wasn't just a stroke of luck that let you beat me last time. I understand now. We'll have to be more careful about you two..."''
* 7F
:''"That's far enough!"''
:''"Me again. As many times as it takes. I will not let you reach the boss!"''
:''"Ugh! I don't have time for this! I must warn the boss!"''
;Team Rocket Hideout (post-game)
* Before battle
:''"You... What could you possibly want, coming back here now? Because of you, Team Rocket was disbanded... It's not my style to be emotional, but I wanted to give you a glimpse of how I felt."
* Being defeated
:''"With my current skills, I was not up to the task after all."''
* After being defeated
:''"... Never mind. To tell you the truth... I thought you might show up, so I was writing a letter to you. Let me read it..."''
:''""Dear <{{player}}>, Congratulations on conquering the [[Indigo Plateau|Pokémon League]]. I hold no grudges against you for what you did to Team Rocket. Instead, using this defeat as a springboard, I would like to create an even stronger Team Rocket and officially announce our comeback. I will leave the Kanto region. I wish for your continued success here in Kanto. Farewell. Archer""
:''"What did I want you to think of me by writing such a letter?"''
:''"Humph. ...Take care."''


====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
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:''"Oh, I see."''
:''"Oh, I see."''
:''"Rubbed out..."'' (Gym Leader Castle only)
:''"Rubbed out..."'' (Gym Leader Castle only)
:''"Urrrrrmmm..."'' (Challenge Cup Only)
:''"Urrrrrmmm..."'' (Challenge Cup only)


* Player's Pokémon faints
* Player's Pokémon faints
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* If the player runs from the battle
* If the player runs from the battle
:''"Is that so? You're quitting?"''
:''"Is that so? You're quitting?"''
=====[[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]=====
* Conversing with Giovanni about Silph Co.
:''"Just one look at this Silph Scope, and it's plain to see... Silph Co. definitely has the technology and skill Team Rocket will need to make our wishes  come true."''
* After Giovanni gives orders for a hostile takeover of Silph Co.
:''"Yes, sir!"''
* Discovering that Elaine or Chase has been listening on the conversation
:''"What is a child doing here? You listened in on our conversation without saying a word? I don't much care for that. I am Archer, an admin of Team Rocket. And I do not go easy, even on children!"''
* Losing the battle to the protagonist
:''"What a blunder!"''
* Aftermath of the battle, to Giovanni
:''"F-forgive me, Giovanni... For me to be defeated by a simple child..."''


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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===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|Archer in Pokémon Adventures]]
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.  
Archer appears 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 uses the [[Plate]]s to demonstrate its great and varied abilities to Gold, Silver, and Crystal. Archer forces Arceus to use its great powers to create the legendary Pokémon {{adv|Dialga}}, {{adv|Palkia}}, and {{adv|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 uses the [[Plate]]s to demonstrate its great and varied abilities to Gold, Silver, and Crystal. Archer forces Arceus to use its great powers to create the legendary Pokémon {{DL|Creation trio (Adventures)|Dialga}}, {{DL|Creation trio (Adventures)|Palkia}}, and {{DL|Creation trio (Adventures)|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.
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 {{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.
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 who he thought he 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=====
=====On hand=====

Revision as of 19:17, 18 April 2019

Archer
アポロ Apollo
HeartGold SoulSilver Archer.png
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gender Male
Eye color Teal
Hair color Black*, Teal*
Hometown Unknown
Region Johto
Trainer class ExecutiveGSCHGSS
AdminFRLG
Team Rocket AdminPE
Pokémon TrainerPE
Generation II, III, IV, VII
Games Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!, Stadium 2
Member of Team Rocket
Rank Executive, Interim Boss

Archer (Japanese: アポロ Apollo) is a Team Rocket Executive introduced in Pokémon Gold and Silver. At that time, all three male Executives were not easily distinguishable, and Archer was not given a name and visual design to distinguish him from Proton and Petrel until Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

In the games

An unnamed male Team Rocket Admin that may be Archer appeared in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen in the Rocket Warehouse on Five 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 later actions.

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.

Archer appears in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! as Giovanni's trusted confidant and deputy. He is first seen in the Team Rocket Hideout, meeting with Giovanni regarding his studying of the Silph Scope. Though Giovanni dismisses the Silph Scope itself as a toy, he agrees with Archer's assessment that it proves Silph Co. can provide technology useful to Team Rocket and gives Archer the assignment to plan Team Rocket's attack on the company. As he leaves Giovanni's office, he comes across the player, and battles them to keep them from reaching Giovanni. After his defeat, he allows the player to pass. He later appears during Team Rocket's invasion of Silph, where he battles the player and Trace with the assistance of a Grunt. Despite his initial failure to stop the player and Trace, he returns soon after with the intent of wasting as much of their time as he can. Trace decides to battle Archer so that the player may reach Giovanni.

Later, following the disbandment of Team Rocket, Archer can be found in Giovanni's office in the Team Rocket Hideout. He challenges the player to one last battle out of anger for their defeat of Giovanni. Following his defeat, he reveals that he expected the player to show up eventually and drafted a letter to them, in which he congratulates the player for becoming Champion and declares his intent to leave Kanto to found a stronger incarnation of Team Rocket somewhere else before announcing the organization's return. Archer questions himself regarding what he wanted the player to think of him, then tears up the letter and leaves, bidding the player farewell.

Archer also appears in Pokémon Stadium 2. He is the final member of a group of Team Rocket members who bar the player's progress to the Mahogany Gym after they've defeated Jasmine. In Round 1, his team has no clear theme, but in Round 2, most of his Pokémon know Swagger. He also appears in the Challenge Cup during Round 2, taking part in the Poké Ball and Ultra Ball divisions of the tournament.

Pokémon

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal



Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver



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

First battle



Second battle

Archer battles the player and Trace alongside a Team Rocket Grunt during the attack on Silph Co.



Third battle



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

Team Rocket Hideout (first visit)
"Where did that Cubone come from, Boss?"
"The skull on its head is very beautiful... We should be able to sell it for a good price once it becomes a Marowak."
  • Talking with Giovanni (upon entering the office)
"Just one look at this Silph Scope and it's plain to see... Silph Co. definitely has the technology and skill Team Rocket will need to make our wishes come true."
"Yes, sir!"
  • Before battle
"What is a child doing here? You listened in our conversation without saying a word? I don't much care for that. I am Archer, an Admin of Team Rocket. And I do not go easy even on children!"
  • Being defeated
"What a blunder!"
  • After being defeated
"F-forgive me, Giovanni... For me to be defeated by a simple child..."
  • After defeating Giovanni
"...Cubone seems to have gone home on its own. Why don't you get out of here, too, and figure out how to use that Silph Scope or something?"
Silph Co.
  • Before battle
"You—!"
"So you're fool enough to get in our way, is that it? What brave little boys."
"Calm yourself! I'll teach these children a good lesson."
  • Being defeated
"Gaaah... again?!"
  • After being defeated
"So it wasn't just a stroke of luck that let you beat me last time. I understand now. We'll have to be more careful about you two..."
  • 7F
"That's far enough!"
"Me again. As many times as it takes. I will not let you reach the boss!"
"Ugh! I don't have time for this! I must warn the boss!"
Team Rocket Hideout (post-game)
  • Before battle
"You... What could you possibly want, coming back here now? Because of you, Team Rocket was disbanded... It's not my style to be emotional, but I wanted to give you a glimpse of how I felt."
  • Being defeated
"With my current skills, I was not up to the task after all."
  • After being defeated
"... Never mind. To tell you the truth... I thought you might show up, so I was writing a letter to you. Let me read it..."
""Dear <player>, Congratulations on conquering the Pokémon League. I hold no grudges against you for what you did to Team Rocket. Instead, using this defeat as a springboard, I would like to create an even stronger Team Rocket and officially announce our comeback. I will leave the Kanto region. I wish for your continued success here in Kanto. Farewell. Archer""
"What did I want you to think of me by writing such a letter?"
"Humph. ...Take care."

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."
"My, my... An energetic child has come along." (Challenge Cup only)
"What would you like to do? Turning back is a viable option." (Challenge Cup only)
"You apparently have no knowledge of my fearsomeness." (Challenge Cup only)
  • Sending out first Pokémon
"<Pokémon>!"
  • Sending out a new Pokémon
"<Pokémon>!"
"Next, <Pokémon>!"
"Then <Pokémon> it is!"
"And <Pokémon> for the finale!"
"A failed gambit."
"Merely acceptable, no?"
"It's not quite there yet."
"Good. Well done."
  • Own Pokémon faints
"Oh, I see."
"Rubbed out..." (Gym Leader Castle only)
"Urrrrrmmm..." (Challenge Cup only)
  • 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."
"Oh. My, my..."
"Allow me to show you a horrific technique."
"We'll get hurt too, but I have no choice."
"Oh. My, my..."
"It confused..." (Gym Leader Castle Round 2 only)
"Oh. My, my..." (Challenge Cup only)
  • 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!"
"This is meaningless to us." (Challenge Cup only)
"Ah, you are indeed strong, but... I wonder..." (Challenge Cup only)
  • After winning
"May I invite you to join Team Rocket for a career in crime?"
"You may have qualities to become an Executive."
"What do you think? International-level Pokémon are marvelous, aren't they?"
  • If the battle ended in a draw
"I must say, I had great confidence before the match."
  • If the player runs from the battle
"Is that so? You're quitting?"

Sprites

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Generation II
Sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Sprite from
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VS sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
VS model from
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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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 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 uses the Plates to demonstrate 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 who he thought he 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
Main article: Arceus (Adventures)

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.

Debut Out-Odding Oddish
Archer's Dialga
Dialga
Main article: Creation trio (Adventures)

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.

Debut Creeping Away from Cradily
Archer's Palkia
Palkia
Main article: Creation trio (Adventures)

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.

Debut Creeping Away from Cradily
Archer's Giratina
Giratina
Main article: Creation trio (Adventures)

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.

Debut Double Trouble with Dialga and Palkia VI

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 / 阿波罗 Ābōluó From his Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese) 阿波羅 Abōlòh From his Japanese name
Vietnamese Apollo Transliteration of his Japanese name


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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

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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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