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{{samename|character who used the alternate name Ariana|Aria (anime)}}
{{CharInfobox|
{{CharInfobox|
color=666666 |
color=666666 |
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relatives=Unknown |
relatives=Unknown |
trainer=yes |
trainer=yes |
trainerclass={{tc|Executive}} |
trainerclass={{tc|Executive}}{{sup/2|GSC}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}<br>{{tc|Executive|Admin}}{{sup/3|FRLG}} |
numpkmncaught= |
numpkmncaught= |
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}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}} |
leader=no |
leader=no |
type=no |
type=no |
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teamname=[[Team Rocket]]|
teamname=[[Team Rocket]]|
teamrank=Executive|
teamrank=Executive|
brain=no |
|gameanim=yes
anime=no |
|pv=cameo
|pvnum=Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
|pvname=Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer
|envagame=Amber Lee Connors<ref>[https://twitter.com/AmberLeeConnors/status/1527321790648705033 Amber Lee Connors on Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
|javagame=Michiko Kaiden <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
}}
}}
'''Ariana''' (Japanese: '''アテナ''' ''Athena'') is one of the four [[Team Rocket]] {{tc|Executive}}s introduced in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}. Her name was not revealed 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==
At first, Ariana seems to appear in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} as an unnamed female {{tc|Executive|Team Rocket Admin}} in the [[Rocket Warehouse]] on [[Chrono Island]]. After the player defeats her, she seems to understand their motivations for opposing Team Rocket and flips a switch to redirect the [[spinner]]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.
Like the other Executives, Ariana was given a major makeover in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. Her identity was expanded on, her color scheme was noticeably changed, and her hair was restyled.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
===={{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}====
=====First battle=====
=====First battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
{{Party/Single|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Spr GS Rocket Executive F.png
|sprite=Spr GS Rocket Executive F.png
|prize={{pdollar}}1800
|prize={{pdollar}}1800
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|game=GSC
|game=GSC
|location=Team Rocket HQ
|location=Team Rocket HQ
|locationname=Rocket Hideout
|locationname=Team Rocket's Hideout
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok
}}|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok
|gender=female|level=23|type1=Poison
|gender=female|level=23|type1=Poison
|move1=Leer|move1type=Normal
|move1=Leer|move1type=Normal
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|move3=Wrap|move3type=Normal
|move3=Wrap|move3type=Normal
|move4=Poison Sting|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Poison Sting|move4type=Poison}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=044|pokemon=Gloom
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=044|pokemon=Gloom
|gender=female|level=23|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|gender=female|level=23|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Sweet Scent|move1type=Normal
|move1=Sweet Scent|move1type=Normal
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|move3=Acid|move3type=Poison
|move3=Acid|move3type=Poison
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass}}
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=198|pokemon=Murkrow
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=198|pokemon=Murkrow
|gender=female|level=25|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|gender=female|level=25|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|move1=Peck|move1type=Flying
|move1=Peck|move1type=Flying
|move2=Haze|move2type=Ice
|move2=Haze|move2type=Ice
|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark}}
|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====Second battle=====
=====Second battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
{{Party/Single|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Spr GS Rocket Executive F.png
|sprite=Spr GS Rocket Executive F.png
|prize={{PDollar}}2304
|prize={{PDollar}}2304
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|location=Goldenrod Radio Tower
|location=Goldenrod Radio Tower
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok
}}|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok
|gender=female|level=32|type1=Poison
|gender=female|level=32|type1=Poison
|move1=Glare|move1type=Normal
|move1=Glare|move1type=Normal
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|move3=Wrap|move3type=Normal
|move3=Wrap|move3type=Normal
|move4=Poison Sting|move4type=Poison}}
|move4=Poison Sting|move4type=Poison}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=045|pokemon=Vileplume
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=045|pokemon=Vileplume
|gender=female|level=32|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|gender=female|level=32|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Sweet Scent|move1type=Normal
|move1=Sweet Scent|move1type=Normal
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|move3=Acid|move3type=Poison
|move3=Acid|move3type=Poison
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass}}
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=198|pokemon=Murkrow
|{{Pokémon/2|game=Crystal|ndex=198|pokemon=Murkrow
|gender=female|level=32|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|gender=female|level=32|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|move1=Peck|move1type=Flying
|move1=Peck|move1type=Flying
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|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark
|move3=Pursuit|move3type=Dark
|move4=Night Shade|move4type=Ghost}}
|move4=Night Shade|move4type=Ghost}}
}}
{{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 F.png
|sprite=Spr FRLG Team Rocket Grunt F.png
|prize={{PDollar}}1728
|prize={{PDollar}}1728
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|location=Rocket Warehouse
|location=Rocket Warehouse
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/3
}}|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|game=FireRed
|ndex=089
|ndex=089
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|gender=male
|gender=male
|ability=Stench
|ability=Stench
|level=53
|level=52
|type1=Poison
|type1=Poison
|move1=Rock Tomb|move1type=Rock
|move1=Rock Tomb|move1type=Rock
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|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}
|move4=Screech|move4type=Normal}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/3
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|game=FireRed
|ndex=024
|ndex=024
|pokemon=Arbok
|pokemon=Arbok
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=54
|level=53
|type1=Poison
|type1=Poison
|ability=Intimidate
|ability=Intimidate
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|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel
|move3=Iron Tail|move3type=Steel
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark}}
|move4=Bite|move4type=Dark}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/3
|{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|game=FireRed
|ndex=045
|ndex=045
|pokemon=Vileplume
|pokemon=Vileplume
|gender=male
|gender=male
|level=55
|level=54
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|ability=Chlorophyll
|ability=Chlorophyll
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|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass}}
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====First battle=====
=====First battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
{{Party/Tag|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|color1=E6525A|headcolor1=F69C7B
|color1=E6525A|bordercolor1=CC0000|headcolor1=F69C7B
|color2=666666|headcolor2=CCCCCC
|color2=666666|bordercolor2=CC0000|headcolor2=CCCCCC
|tag=yes
|sprite=Spr HGSS Ariana.png
|sprite=Spr HGSS Ariana.png
|sprite2=Spr HGSS Rocket Grunt M.png
|sprite2=Spr HGSS Rocket Grunt M.png
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|game=HGSS
|game=HGSS
|location=Team Rocket HQ
|location=Team Rocket HQ
|pokemon=5
|pokemon1=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok
|pokemon2=2
}}|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok
|gender=female|level=25|ability=Intimidate|type1=Poison
|gender=female|level=25|ability=Intimidate|type1=Poison
|move1=Glare|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move1=Glare|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
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|move3=Wrap|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Wrap|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Poison Sting|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Poison Sting|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=044|pokemon=Gloom
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=044|pokemon=Gloom
|gender=female|spritegender=female|level=25|ability=Chlorophyll|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|gender=female|spritegender=female|level=25|ability=Chlorophyll|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Sweet Scent|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move1=Sweet Scent|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
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|move3=Acid|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move3=Acid|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=198|pokemon=Murkrow
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=198|pokemon=Murkrow
|gender=female|spritegender=female|level=27|ability=Super Luck|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|gender=female|spritegender=female|level=27|ability=Super Luck|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|move1=Night Shade|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move1=Night Shade|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
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|move3=Astonish|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Astonish|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon4={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=096|pokemon=Drowzee
{{Party/Div|color=666666}}
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=096|pokemon=Drowzee
|gender=male|level=18|ability=Insomnia|type1=Psychic
|gender=male|level=18|ability=Insomnia|type1=Psychic
|move1=Disable|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move1=Disable|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
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|move3=Headbutt|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Headbutt|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Poison Gas|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Poison Gas|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon5={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=088|pokemon=Grimer
|style="margin:auto"|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=088|pokemon=Grimer
|gender=male|level=20|ability=Stench|type1=Poison
|gender=male|level=20|ability=Stench|type1=Poison
|move1=Mud-Slap|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
|move1=Mud-Slap|move1type=Ground|move1cat=Special
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|move3=Minimize|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move3=Minimize|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status
|move4=Sludge|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
|move4=Sludge|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Special}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


=====Second battle=====
=====Second battle=====
{{Party|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
{{Party/Single|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
|sprite=Spr HGSS Ariana.png
|sprite=Spr HGSS Ariana.png
|prize={{pdollar}}2560
|prize={{pdollar}}2560
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|location=Goldenrod Radio Tower
|location=Goldenrod Radio Tower
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3
|pokemon1={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok
}}|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=024|pokemon=Arbok
|gender=female|level=32|ability=Intimidate|type1=Poison
|gender=female|level=32|ability=Intimidate|type1=Poison
|move1=Glare|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move1=Glare|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
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|move3=Wrap|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Wrap|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Poison Sting|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Poison Sting|move4type=Poison|move4cat=Physical}}
|pokemon2={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=045|pokemon=Vileplume
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=045|pokemon=Vileplume
|gender=female|spritegender=female|level=32|ability=Chlorophyll|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|gender=female|spritegender=female|level=32|ability=Chlorophyll|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Sweet Scent|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move1=Sweet Scent|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
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|move3=Acid|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move3=Acid|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}
|move4=Sleep Powder|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Status}}
|pokemon3={{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=198|pokemon=Murkrow
|{{Pokémon/4|game=HeartGold|ndex=198|pokemon=Murkrow
|gender=female|spritegender=female|level=32|ability=Super Luck|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|gender=female|spritegender=female|level=32|ability=Super Luck|type1=Dark|type2=Flying
|move1=Night Shade|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
|move1=Night Shade|move1type=Ghost|move1cat=Special
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|move3=Astonish|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Astonish|move3type=Ghost|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
|move4=Pursuit|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===Quotes===
==In the side series games==
====Gold, Silver and Crystal====
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.
=====Team Rocket HQ=====
*Before battle
:''"Hold it right there! We can't have a brat like you on the loose. It's harmful to <sc>Team Rocket</sc>'s pride, you see. However strong you may be, you can't take both of us at the same time. Sorry, baby. Now get ready to be thrashed."''
:''"What? You had an accomplice? Where is your sense of honor? As the interim boss in place of <sc>Giovanni</sc>, I'll show you how wrong it is to meddle with <sc>Team Rocket</sc>!"''
*After being defeated
:''"Tch, you really are strong. It's too bad. If you were to join <sc>Team Rocket</sc>, you could become an <sc>Executive</sc>."''
*After battle
:''"…This hideout is done for… But that's fine. The broadcast experiment was a total success. It doesn't matter what happens to this hideout now. We have much bigger plans. You'll come to appreciate <sc>Team Rocket</sc>'s true power soon enough. Enjoy yourself while you can… Fufufufu…"''
=====Radio Tower=====
*Before battle
:''"Remember me from the <sc>Hideout</sc> in <sc>Mahogany Town</sc>? I lost then, but I won't this time."''
*After being defeated
:''"This can't be happening! I fought hard, but I still lost…"''
*If talked to after battle
:''"<player>, isn't it? A brat like you won't appreciate the magnificence of <sc>Team Rocket</sc>. That's too bad. I really admire your power."''


===={{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}====
===Pokémon===
=====Rocket Warehouse=====
====[[Pokémon Stadium 2]]====
*Before battle
=====Round 1=====
:''"I don't know or care if what I'm doing is right or wrong… I just put my faith in <sc>Giovanni</sc> and do as I am told."''
{{Party/Single|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
*After being defeated
|sprite=S2 Rocket ExecutiveF.png
:''"I… I'm shattered…
|prize=none
*After battle
|class=Rocket
:''"{{tt|You're doing things according to your beliefs and morals. I understand now…|Only directly after battle; doesn't appear if talked to again}} I've made it so you can come back in through there. Why don't you go get rested and refreshed for what lies ahead? The <sc>Admin</sc> after me outranks me thoroughly as a <sc>Trainer</sc>. You'd better steel yourself for one harsh challenge."''
|name=Executive
|game=Stadium2
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6
}}|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=215MSStad|pokemon=Sneasel|nickname=SNEASEP
|gender=female|level=50-100|type1=Dark|type2=Ice
|move1=Thief|move1type=Dark
|move2=Frustration|move2type=Normal
|move3=Slash|move3type=Normal
|move4=Nightmare|move4type=Ghost}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=089MSStad|pokemon=Muk|nickname=MUKEP
|gender=male|level=50-100|type1=Poison
|move1=Thief|move1type=Dark
|move2=Frustration|move2type=Normal
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison
|move4=Fire Blast|move4type=Fire}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=108MSStad|pokemon=Lickitung|nickname=LICKEP
|gender=female|level=50-100|type1=Normal
|move1=Thief|move1type=Dark
|move2=Frustration|move2type=Normal
|move3=Blizzard|move3type=Ice
|move4=Earthquake|move4type=Ground}}
{{Party/Div|color=666666}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=045MSStad|pokemon=Vileplume|nickname=VILEPEP
|gender=female|level=50-100|held=PRZCureBerry|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Giga Drain|move1type=Grass
|move2=Frustration|move2type=Normal
|move3=Acid|move3type=Poison
|move4=Cut|move4type=Normal}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=020MSStad|pokemon=Raticate|nickname=RATICEP
|gender=male|level=50-100|type1=Normal
|move1=Thief|move1type=Dark
|move2=Frustration|move2type=Normal
|move3=Super Fang|move3type=Normal
|move4=Dig|move4type=Ground}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=024MSStad|pokemon=Arbok|nickname=ARBEP
|gender=male|level=50-100|held=|type1=Poison
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison
|move2=Frustration|move2type=Normal
|move3=Thief|move3type=Dark
|move4=Sleep Talk|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}


===={{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}====
=====Round 2=====
=====Team Rocket HQ=====
{{Party/Single|color=666666|bordercolor=CC0000|headcolor=CCCCCC
*Before battle
|sprite=S2 Rocket ExecutiveF.png
:''"Hold it right there!"''
|prize=none
|class=Rocket
|name=Executive
|game=Stadium2
|location=Gym Leader Castle
|locationname=Johto Gym Leader Castle
|pokemon=6
}}|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=045MSStad|pokemon=Vileplume|nickname=VILEPLEP
|gender=female|level=50-100|held=MiracleBerry|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Petal Dance|move1type=Grass
|move2=Frustration|move2type=Normal
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison
|move4=Razor Leaf|move4type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=024MSStad|pokemon=Arbok|nickname=BOKEP
|gender=male|level=50-100|type1=Poison
|move1=Frustration|move1type=Normal
|move2=Rock Slide|move2type=Rock
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Thief|move4type=Dark}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=219MSStad|pokemon=Magcargo|nickname=CARGEP
|gender=female|level=50-100|held=Mint Berry|type1=Fire|type2=Rock
|move1=Flamethrower|move1type=Fire
|move2=Rock Slide|move2type=Rock
|move3=Earthquake|move3type=Ground
|move4=Frustration|move4type=Normal}}
{{Party/Div|color=666666}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=141MSStad|pokemon=Kabutops|nickname=TOPSEP
|gender=male|level=50-100|held=Berserk Gene|type1=Rock|type2=Water
|move1=AncientPower|move1type=Rock
|move2=Frustration|move2type=Normal
|move3=Surf|move3type=Water
|move4=Thief|move4type=Dark}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=071MSStad|pokemon=Victreebel|nickname=VICTREEP
|gender=male|level=50-100|held=PRZCureBerry|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|move1=Sludge Bomb|move1type=Poison
|move2=Frustration|move2type=Normal
|move3=Giga Drain|move3type=Grass
|move4=Razor Leaf|move4type=Grass}}
|{{Pokémon/2|ndex=042MSStad|pokemon=Golbat|nickname=GOLEP
|gender=female|level=50-100|type1=Poison|type2=Flying
|move1=Wing Attack|move1type=Flying
|move2=Thief|move2type=Dark
|move3=Frustration|move3type=Normal
|move4=Haze|move4type=Ice}}
{{Party/Footer}}


:''"We can't let a brat like you do as you please forever. It'll hurt Team Rocket's pride over and over again. Making it lessen, you see. …So, it's time to finish you. However strong you may be, if the two of us fight at the same time, you'll have no chance of winning. Don't you agree? Hee hee hee! Sorry, baby. Now, get ready to be thrashed."''
==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.


:''"What? You had an accomplice? Where is your sense of dignity? As interim boss in the place of Giovanni, I'll show you how wrong it is to meddle with Team Rocket!"''
Ariana first appeared as an NPC during the [[Johto]] chapter of the [[Villain Arc]]. She also made notable appearances later in the Villain Arc.


*When defeated
{{PairDex/h|Red|Dark}}
:''"Tch, you really are strong. It's too bad. If you were to join Team Rocket, you could become an Executive."''
{{PairDex|178|Ariana|trainerlink=Ariana (Masters)#Arbok|trainerimg=Ariana|0024|Arbok|gender=female|Poison|Ground|Tech|6|Variety Sync Pair Scout}}
 
|}
*After being defeated
:''"But that's fine. The broadcast experiment was a total success. It doesn't matter what happens to this hideout now. We have much bigger plans. You'll come to appreciate Team Rocket's true power soon enough. Enjoy yourself while you can… Hee hee hee…."''
 
=====Radio Tower=====
*Before battle
:''"Hey, you… Remember me from the hideout in Mahogany Town? This time… Hee hee hee. This time… it looks like you're really all alone. All alone… So it should be quite easy. Bring it! Let's finish this!"''
 
*After sending out last Pokémon
:''"Hey, what do you think you're doing?!"''
 
*During battle (less than half HP)
:''"Wh… Wha… Why are you so strong?!"''


*When defeated
==Gallery==
:''"Aaaieeeee! This can't be happening! I fought hard, but I still lost…"''
===Sprites and models===
 
====In the [[core series]]====
*After being defeated
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #666666;"
:''"What a waste… not to use your strength to do bad things! Feh… People like you will never in a million years understand our brilliance! It's too bad… I've really come to respect your strength."''
|-
 
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Spr GS Rocket Executive F.png]]
===Sprites===
{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #666666;"
|- align=center
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"|
[[File:Spr GS Rocket Executive F.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:S2 Rocket ExecutiveF.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Team Rocket Grunt F.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Team Rocket Grunt F.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Ariana.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Ariana.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:VSAriana.png]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:VSAriana.png]]
|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
|-
| Ariana's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver}}, and {{color2|000000|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
| Ariana's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Ariana's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Ariana's sprite from<br>{{color2|000000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| VS sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
| Ariana'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 F II OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Team Rocket Grunt F III OD.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:80px"| [[File:Ariana OD.png]]
|-
| 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 HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
|}
 
====In other games====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #CC0000; background:#666666;"
|-
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #CC0000; background: #CCCCCC; width:160px"| [[File:S2 Rocket ExecutiveF.png]][[File:S2 Rocket ExecutiveF alt.png]]
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| Portraits from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
|}
|}
==Quotes==
{{main|Ariana/Quotes}}


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Ariana Adventures.png‎|thumb|220px|Ariana in Pokémon Adventures]]
{{main|Sham}}
Ariana appears in the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}} alongside the other three Executives. She, along with her fellow teammates, take control of Team Rocket from [[Carr]], saying that they will stay true to {{adv|Giovanni}}'s intentions.  
[[File:Sham.png|thumb|left|120px|Sham in Pokémon 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 {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}.


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 {{p|Rhyperior}} and the Earth Plate he obtained from Petrel, Silver manages to save Crystal and send Ariana and her Pokémon flying.
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.


Now facing Crystal alone, Ariana finishes off her Pokémon and explains her and her teammate's roles in capturing the legendary Pokémon {{p|Arceus}}. 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.
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.


The Generals chase Arceus down and find it battling {{adv|Gold}} at the Ruins of Alph. Once Arceus takes them to the Sinjoh Ruins, the four Generals restrain Arceus and force it onto the Mystri Stage. Using its great powers, they force Arceus to create the legendary Pokémon {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}.
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.


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 Generals 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}}.
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 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====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ariana
|trainer=Ariana
|width=72
|pkmn=Arbok
|pkmn=Arbok
|type1=Poison
|type1=Poison
|gender=female
|img=Ariana Arbok Adventures.png
|img=Ariana Arbok Adventures.png
|epnum=PS445
|epnum=PS445
|epname=VS Koffing
|epname=Dealing With A Koffing Fit
|desc={{p|Arbok}} was first used to attack Carr after he attempted to take over Team Rocket. Later, it was used to ambush Silver and Crystal on Route 38, where it nearly swallowed Silver whole before pinning him to a tree. At the Sinjoh Ruins, Arbok was used to drag Arceus onto the Mystri Stage.
|desc={{p|Arbok}} was first used to attack Carr after he attempted to take over Team Rocket. Later, she was used to ambush {{adv|Silver}} and {{adv|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 {{m|Glare}} and {{m|Poison Sting}}.}}
Arbok's known moves are {{m|Dig}}, {{m|Glare}}, {{m|Poison Sting}}, {{m|Ice Fang}}, and {{m|Wrap}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|img=Ariana Gloom Adventures.png
|img=Ariana Gloom Adventures.png
|epnum=PS448
|epnum=PS448
|epname=VS Parasect
|epname=Pleased as Punch With Parasect
|desc={{p|Gloom}} was first used to battle Crystal at Route 38. Despite having a type disadvantage, it manages to nearly defeat Crystal's [[Archy]]. Later, it was used to drag Arceus to the Mystri Stage.
|desc={{p|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.


None of Gloom's moves are known.}}
Gloom's only known move is {{m|Acid}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|img=Ariana Murkrow Adventures.png
|img=Ariana Murkrow Adventures.png
|epnum=PS448
|epnum=PS448
|epname=VS Parasect
|epname=Pleased as Punch With Parasect
|desc={{p|Murkrow}} is Ariana's mode of {{m|Fly|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.
|desc={{p|Murkrow}} is Ariana's mode of {{m|Fly|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 only known move is {{m|Fly}}.}}
Murkrow's known moves are {{m|Fly}} and {{m|Drill Peck}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|img=Petrel Vileplume Adventures.png
|img=Petrel Vileplume Adventures.png
|epnum=PS456
|epnum=PS456
|epname=VS Arceus V
|epname=All About Arceus V
|desc={{p|Vileplume}} was first seen trying to stop Silver from reaching the Pokémon Arceus created.
|desc={{p|Vileplume}} was first seen trying to stop Silver from reaching the Pokémon Arceus created.


None of Vileplume's moves are known.}}
None of Vileplume's moves are known.}}


===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jou's Big Adventure manga===
===Pocket Monsters HGSS 's Big Adventure===
Ariana appears in Jou's Big Adventure for the creation of the Red Gyarados. She has a Tag Battle against Jou and Lance.
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 and Lance.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|img=Ariana Gloom JBA.png
|img=Ariana Gloom JBA.png
|epnum=JBA4
|epnum=JBA4
|epname=Jou VS Team Rocket
|epname=VS Team Rocket
|desc=Ariana sent out {{p|Gloom}} in a Tag Battle against [[Jou]] and [[Lance]] where it was easily defeated by the [[Red Gyarados]].}}
|desc=Ariana sent out {{p|Gloom}} in a Tag Battle against [[]] and [[Lance]] where it was easily defeated by the [[Red Gyarados]].


{{-}}
Gloom's only known move is {{m|Poison Powder}}.}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
<!--Do not add the fan speculation of Ariana being Silver's mom. Next user who does it is blocked.-->
<!--Do not add the fan speculation of Ariana being Silver's mom. Next user who does it is blocked.-->
* 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. However, [[Proton]] and [[Petrel]], originally using the same sprite as Archer, had to be designed from scratch.
* 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.
* [[Sham]] from [[Pokémon Adventures]] is based on Ariana's original [[Generation II]] design, and is named differently because of the lack of names for the executives at the time. This makes her Ariana's [[cross-canon counterpart]].


==Names==
==Names==
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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;"
| English
| Ariana
| From ''{{wp|Ariane (rocket family)|Ariane}}'', a series of European civilian expendable launch vehicles for space launch use
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| German, Vietnamese
| Athena
| From her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English
| Spanish
|Ariana
| Atenea
|From {{wp|Ariane (rocket family)|Ariane}}, a series of vehicles for space launch use.
| From her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|French
| French
|Ariane
| Ariane
|Same as English name.
| From her English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|German
| Italian
|Athena
| Atena
|Same as Japanese name.
| From her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Italian
| Korean
|Atena
| 아테나 ''Athena''
|Same as Japanese name.
| From her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Spanish
| style="{{roundybl|5px}}" |Chinese  ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
|Atenea
| 雅典娜 ''Yǎdiǎnnà''
|Same as Japanese name.
| rowspan="2" | From her Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|Korean
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
|아테나 ''Athena''
| 雅典娜 ''Ngáhdínnàh
|Same as Japanese name.
|}
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}
==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Ariana|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
==References==
<references/>
{{Team Rocket}}<br>
{{Team Rocket}}<br>
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}


[[Category:Members of Team Rocket]]
[[Category:Members of Team Rocket]]
[[Category:Female characters]]
[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal characters]]
[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal characters]]
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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
HeartGold SoulSilver Ariana.png
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gender Female
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.

Pokémon

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

First battle



Second battle



Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen



Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

First battle



Second battle



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 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.

Pokémon

Pokémon Stadium 2

Round 1



Round 2



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
#178 VSAriana Masters.png Ariana #0024 MastersIcon0024.png Arbok
Poison
PoisonIC Masters.png
Ground
GroundIC Masters.png
Masters Tech.png ★★★★★☆EX Variety Sync Pair Scout

Gallery

Sprites and models

In the core series

Spr GS Rocket Executive F.png Spr FRLG Team Rocket Grunt F.png Spr HGSS Ariana.png VSAriana.png
Sprite from
Generation II
Sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
VS sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver
Rocket Grunt F II OD.png Team Rocket Grunt F III OD.png Ariana OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation II
Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver

In other games

S2 Rocket ExecutiveF.pngS2 Rocket ExecutiveF alt.png
Portraits from
Stadium 2

Quotes

Main article: Ariana/Quotes

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Sham
Sham in Pokémon Adventures
Ariana in Pokémon Adventures

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

Ariana's Arbok
Arbok
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
Ariana's Gloom
Gloom
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
Ariana's Murkrow
Murkrow
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
Ariana's Vileplume
Vileplume
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

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's Gloom
Gloom
Ariana sent out Gloom in a Tag Battle against and Lance where it was easily defeated by the Red Gyarados.

Gloom's only known move is Poison Powder.

Debut Jō VS Team Rocket

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
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
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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