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The '''Shadow Triad''' (Japanese: '''ダークトリニティ''' ''Dark Trinity''), each referred to individually as '''Shadow''' (Japanese: '''ダーク''' ''Dark''), are three faithful servants of [[Ghetsis]] and [[N]] and are high ranking members of [[Team Plasma]].
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The '''Shadow Triad''' (Japanese: '''ダークトリニティ''' ''Dark Trinity''), each referred to individually as '''Shadow''' (Japanese: '''ダーク''' ''Dark''), are three faithful servants of [[Ghetsis]] and [[N]] and are high-ranking members of [[Team Plasma]].


The Shadow Triad are completely loyal to Ghetsis because he once saved their lives.
The Shadow Triad are completely loyal to Ghetsis because he once saved their lives.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Team Plasma B2W2 opening.png|frame|A Shadow (second from the left) in the opening of {{2v2|Black|White|2}}]]
[[File:Marvelous Bridge Shadow Triad BW.png|thumb|The Shadow Triad at [[Marvelous Bridge]]]]
They appear many times in Pokémon Black and White, mostly to escort the {{player}} to either N or Ghetsis. They make very sudden ninja-like appearances, appearing seemingly out of thin air.
[[File:Team Plasma B2W2 opening.png|thumb|A Shadow (second from the left) in the opening of {{2v2|Black|White|2}}]]
They appear many times in {{game|Black and White|s}}, first being seen in [[Chargestone Cave]], mostly to escort the {{player}} to either [[N]] or [[Ghetsis]]. They make very sudden ninja-like appearances, appearing seemingly out of thin air.


The Shadow Triad are the ones who enabled Ghetsis to evade arrest, creating an opening in which Ghetsis was able to escape [[Cheren]]'s confinement. After defeating Team Plasma, they appear at [[Marvelous Bridge]] and on the orders of Ghetsis, give the player the {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Adamant Orb}}, {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Lustrous Orb}}, and {{DL|Type-enhancing item|Griseous Orb}}—the three orbs of the [[creation trio]]. However, on Ghetsis's orders, they make no attempt to find him.
The Shadow Triad are the ones who enabled Ghetsis to evade arrest, creating an opening in which Ghetsis was able to escape [[Cheren]]'s confinement. After Team Plasma has been defeated, they appear at [[Marvelous Bridge]] and on the orders of Ghetsis, give the player the [[Adamant Orb]], [[Lustrous Orb]], and [[Griseous Orb]]—the three orbs of the [[Pokémon of Myth]]. However, on Ghetsis's orders, they make no attempt to find him. They vanish from the bridge and are not seen again for the rest of the game.


In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the Shadow Triad are first seen with [[Zinzolin]] on the [[Plasma Frigate]]. After the player, [[Cheren]], and [[Hugh]] finish off the remainder of the {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s, Zinzolin has the Shadow Triad to escort the player off the ship.
At some point after Black and White's events, they appear in front of [[Striaton Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leaders]] at Striaton Restaurant, challenge and easily defeat the trio, before disappearing.


The Shadow Triad are later seen in [[Opelucid City]] after it has been frozen by the Plasma Frigate. They steal the DNA Splicers so that Ghetsis can use it on Kyurem, but are chased by the player and [[Drayden]]. After finally being caught, a Shadow challenges the player to a battle, and even though he loses, they still get away.
In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, the Shadow Triad are first seen with [[Zinzolin]] on the [[Plasma Frigate]]. After the player, Cheren, and [[Hugh]] finish off the remainder of the {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s, Zinzolin has the Shadow Triad escort the player off the ship.


The Shadow Triad are seen again on the Plasma Frigate after talking to Ghetsis about {{p|Kyurem}}. Each Shadow battles the player after they give Hugh back his sister's Liepard. After defeating them, they allow the player to leave but warn them about Ghetsis and Kyurem, and end up staying behind with Hugh and Liepard.
The Shadow Triad are later seen in [[Opelucid City]] after it has been frozen by the Plasma Frigate. They steal the [[DNA Splicers]] so that Ghetsis can use it on {{p|Kyurem}}, but are chased by the player and [[Drayden]]. After finally being caught, a Shadow challenges the player to a battle, and even though he loses, they still get away.


After entering the Hall of Fame, they remain in [[Icirrus City]] and challenge the player monthly. Still loyal to Ghetsis, they attempt to regain his lost heart by defeating the player.
The Shadow Triad are seen again on the Plasma Frigate after talking to Ghetsis about Kyurem. Each Shadow battles the player after they give Hugh back [[Hugh's sister|his sister]]'s {{p|Purrloin}}, which has evolved into {{p|Liepard}} since it was stolen. After defeating them, they allow the player to leave but warn them about Ghetsis and Kyurem, and end up staying behind with Hugh and Liepard. After Ghetsis has been defeated and suffers a mental breakdown, a Shadow comes to take him away.
 
After entering the [[Hall of Fame]], they remain in [[Icirrus City]] and challenge the player once per {{season}}. Still loyal to Ghetsis, they attempt to regain his lost heart by defeating the player.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
=====Opelucid City=====
=====Opelucid City=====
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=====Plasma Frigate=====
=====Plasma Frigate=====
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|{{Pokémon/5
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|game=Black
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=====Icirrus City=====
=====Icirrus City=====
They are all fought individually, in a Single Battle, [[Triple Battle]], and [[Rotation Battle]], respectively. If the player has fewer than three Pokémon remaining, or declines battle, the remaining opponents will vanish until the season changes.
They are all fought individually, in a Single Battle, [[Triple Battle]], and [[Rotation Battle]], respectively. If the player has fewer than three Pokémon remaining, or declines battle, the remaining opponents will vanish until the {{season}} changes.


======Single Battle======
======Single Battle======
{{Party
{{Party/Single
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|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
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|pokemon1={{Pokémon
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|game=Black
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|move3=Night Slash|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
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|move4=Low Sweep|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
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|{{Pokémon/5
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|game=Black
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|move3=Guillotine|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Guillotine|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Night Slash|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical
|move4=Night Slash|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=359
|ndex=359
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|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Psycho Cut|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Psycho Cut|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}
}}


======Triple Battle======
======Triple Battle======
{{Party
{{Party/Single
|color={{white color light}}
|color={{white color light}}
|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
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|game=B2W2
|game=B2W2
|location=Icirrus City
|location=Icirrus City
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/5
|gen=5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=625
|ndex=625
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|move2=Iron Head|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move2=Iron Head|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Night Slash|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Night Slash|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Low Sweep|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical
|move4=Low Sweep|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|pokemon2={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=617
|ndex=617
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|move2=Giga Drain|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move2=Giga Drain|move2type=Grass|move2cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move3=Sludge Bomb|move3type=Poison|move3cat=Special
|move4=Focus Blast|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Special
|move4=Focus Blast|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Special}}
}}
|{{Pokémon/5
|pokemon3={{Pokémon
|gen=5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=625
|ndex=625
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|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Guillotine|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Guillotine|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Night Slash|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical
|move4=Night Slash|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
}}
{{Party/Footer}}
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======Rotation Battle======
======Rotation Battle======
{{Party
{{Party/Single
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|color={{white color light}}
|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
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|game=B2W2
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|location=Icirrus City
|pokemon=3
|pokemon=3}}
|pokemon1={{Pokémon
|{{Pokémon/5
|gen=5
|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=354
|ndex=354
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|move2=Will-O-Wisp|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Status
|move2=Will-O-Wisp|move2type=Fire|move2cat=Status
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move3=Psychic|move3type=Psychic|move3cat=Special
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical
|move4=Sucker Punch|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
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|{{Pokémon/5
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|game=Black
|game=Black
|ndex=625
|ndex=625
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|move2=Iron Head|move2type=Steel|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Night Slash|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Night Slash|move3type=Dark|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Low Sweep|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical
|move4=Low Sweep|move4type=Fighting|move4cat=Physical}}
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|{{Pokémon/5
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|game=Black
|game=Black
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|ndex=625
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|move2=X-Scissor|move2type=Bug|move2cat=Physical
|move3=Guillotine|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move3=Guillotine|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Physical
|move4=Night Slash|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical
|move4=Night Slash|move4type=Dark|move4cat=Physical}}
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{{Party/Footer}}
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=====Returned=====
=====Returned=====
The {{p|Purrloin}} stolen from [[Hugh]]'s sister is revealed to have evolved into a {{p|Liepard}}, and is returned to Hugh by the Shadow Triad when they are encountered in {{DL|Plasma Frigate|Ghetsis's room}}.
The {{p|Purrloin}} stolen from [[Hugh's sister]] is revealed to have evolved into a {{p|Liepard}}, and is returned to [[Hugh]] by the Shadow Triad when they are encountered in {{DL|Plasma Frigate|Ghetsis's room}}.
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|-
| {{InactivePoké|Shadow Triad|Liepard|510.png|Dark|size=96px|link=no|fir=Purrloin}}
| {{InactivePoké|Shadow Triad|Liepard|510.png|Dark|size=96px|link=no|fir=Purrloin}}
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===Quotes===
==In spin-off games==
====Pokémon Black and White====
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
[[File:Marvelous Bridge Shadow Triad BW.png|thumb|220px|The Shadow Triad at [[Marvelous Bridge]]]]
The Shadow Triad appears during the [[Villain Arc]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Each of them uses a {{p|Bisharp}}.
'''[[Chargestone Cave]]'''
:''"... ...Come. ... My lord N, we brought the one you wanted."''
:''"... ...Come. ... There are stairs going down ahead. Team Plasma is waiting for you there."''


'''[[Icirrus City]]'''
==Gallery==
:''"... Impressive, Gym Leader of Icirrus City. We, the Shadow Triad, are beings of shadows...and not easily noticed. Our mission was to speak only with <player>, but so be it. Ghetsis has a message for you: come to Dragonspiral Tower. It is there that our lord N waits for you. ...Now, our mission is complete."''
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #{{white color light}}"
|-
|style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #999; width:96px"| [[File:Shadow Triad concept art.png|x200px]]
|style="{{roundy|10px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #999; width:96px"| [[File:Black 2 White 2 Shadow Triad.png|x200px]]
|-
| Early concept art from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions|Black and White}}
| Concept art from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and White 2}}
|}


'''[[Tubeline Bridge]]'''
===Sprites and models===
:''"... ...Come."''
====In the [[core series]]====
:''"...Ghetsis. We brought the one you wanted."''
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|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #999; width:80px"| [[File:Spr B2W2 Shadow Triad.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{black color dark}}; background: #999; width:80px"| [[File:Shadow Triad OD.png]]
|-
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Black and White Versions 2|Black 2 and<br>White 2}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
|}


'''[[N's Castle]]'''<BR>
====In other games====
* First encounter
:''"... ...Come."''
:''"In this castle, you may rest your Pokémon and access your PC. Fear not."''
:''"First, have your Pokémon rest in that room. When they are healed, it is our lord N's wish that you be moved to the innermost part of this castle."''


* Second encounter
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* Third encounter
==Quotes==
:''"That room was the world that was provided to our lord N..."''
{{main|Shadow Triad/Quotes}}
:''"I don't feel anything, even when I go into the room... But you may feel something."''


'''[[Marvelous Bridge]]'''
==In the anime==
:''"... ...You, huh."''
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer===
:''"Ghetsis is gone. He went off somewhere alone after we rescued him from the castle."''
The Shadow Triad appeared in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]]. {{ga|Nate}} was first seen chasing one of the Shadows through the frozen Opelucid City. He had his {{p|Lucario}} attack the Shadow with {{m|Aura Sphere}}, but the attack was blocked by the Shadow Triad's {{p|Bisharp}}, allowing the trio to get away with [[DNA Splicers|the item they had stolen]].
:''"From the day Ghetsis saved our lives, we have sworn to be loyal to him. Even now, after he ordered us not to search for him."''
:''"Also, Ghetsis said to give you this..."''
:''"As well as this..."''
:''"And this, also."''
:''"Ghetsis... Where did he find these? What was he planning to do with them? Why did he give them to you? There's no way to know now. Is he testing you? Or...using you?"''
:''"We, the Shadow Triad, have always been and will always be the loyal servants of Ghetsis. And Ghetsis's ambitions will never cease!"''
:''"Never shall we meet again. Farewell!"''


====Pokémon Black 2 and White 2====
====Pokémon====
'''[[Plasma Frigate]] – [[Pokémon World Tournament|PWT]]'''
{{TrainerPoké
:''"By the way, we are not [[Zinzolin|your]]..."''
|trainer=Shadow Triad
:''"Move."''
|pkmn=Bisharp
 
|type1=Dark
'''[[Opelucid City]]'''
|type2=Steel
:''"As we suspected... The hiding place was in the [[Opelucid Gym|Gym]]. Well thought out. If Drayden isn't there, we can't get in. If he is there, he's the strongest guard we could possibly face. It also explains why the Pokémon Gym was remodeled. Whatever. The {{key|V|DNA Splicers}} are in our hands now."''
|img=Shadow Triad B2W2 Trailer.png
:''"Now you know, then. We will accomplish our goals, no matter what the cost. We don't have the ability to captivate the hearts of others like Lord N does. Instead, we will bend people to our will with brute force. Two years was a surprisingly long wait."''
|epnum=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer
'''In front of the Route 11 gate'''
|epname=Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer
* Before battle
|desc={{p|Bisharp}} was seen protecting the Shadow Triad from Nate's Lucario's Aura Sphere.
: ''"Heh heh... You don't really think you can take the DNA Splicers back, do you?."''
* When defeated
: ''"I hate to admit it, but... You're a good Trainer."''
* After being defeated
: ''"Aww. How unlucky. I don't happen to be the one holding the DNA Splicers. I was just buying time for the others to escape. Cheerio, bye-bye, whatever."''
 
'''Plasma Frigate – [[Giant Chasm]]'''
:''"Lord [[Ghetsis]]. {{p|Kyurem}} has been transferred!"''
:''"Very well... This might be it."''
:''"I stole {{p|Liepard|this Pokémon}} five years ago in {{city|Aspertia}}. So it seems likely that it is the Pokémon [[Hugh|you're]] talking about. But now, it only listens to my commands. Such is the fate of Pokémon that are trapped in [[Poké Ball]]s!"''
:''"Ah... I feel sorry for Pokémon. They're ruled by Poké Balls and the whims of their Trainers... Lord Ghetsis spoke of Pokémon liberation two years ago simply for his own ambitions, but... If his plans had succeeded, many Pokémon would have been saved. This Liepard--well, you knew it as a {{p|Purrloin}}--if it had been released, it might have returned to you. Well then..."''
* First Shadow, before battle
:''"{{player|You}} there! I won't let you interfere with Lord Ghetsis's plans!"''
* When defeated
:''"It doesn't bother us a bit if the stolen Pokémon cry or beg."''
* Second Shadow, before battle
:''"We swore to be loyal to Lord Ghetsis since he saved us!"''
* When defeated
:''"It doesn't bother us a bit if we have to use another Pokémon after one is defeated."''
* After being defeated
:''"Listen well! The only thing we want is the world Lord Ghetsis desires!"''
* Third Shadow, upon entering with the second Shadow
:''"You're not done yet..."''
* Before battle
:''"I have no problem with you, but this is for Lord Ghetsis!"''
* When defeated
:''"It doesn't bother us a bit if Pokémon win or lose."''
* After being defeated
:''"Even if I lose, Lord Ghetsis simply has to win..."''
* After all the Shadows have been defeated
:''"No matter... The only thing you can do is watch Lord Ghetsis use Kyurem to freeze Unova solid. That's all..."''
:(turns to Hugh) ''"You... I'll return this Pokémon to you. Considering what Lord Ghetsis is about to do, I have no further need of it."''
 
'''Giant Chasm – Cave's Deepest Part'''
:''"Lord Ghetsis has... lost control... We'll take it from here..."''
:''"Farewell..."''
 
'''[[Icirrus City]]'''
* First Shadow, before battle
: ''"{{tt|You... Congratulations. Ghetsis won't do anything anymore... No, to be more precise, he can't do anything anymore... That's why we won't forgive you.|Only said during first time}} Battle us!"''
::'''No''': (all vanish until player advances one step again)
::'''Yes''': ''"I'll win! That is the only way to regain his lost heart!"''
* When defeated
: ''"...So what."''
* Second Shadow, before battle
: ''"What do you want? Do you want to keep battling?"''
::'''Insufficient number of Pokémon in [[party]]''': ''"So, you don't have enough for a Triple Battle..."''
::'''No''': ''"I see... When the season changes, I'll battle you."'' (both vanish)
::'''Yes''': ''"Battle for Ghetsis! This is the only proof that I'm living now."''
* When defeated
: ''"I'm just a shadow, after all..."''
* Third Shadow, before battle
: ''"What do you want? Do you want to keep battling?"''
::'''Insufficient number of Pokémon in party''': ''"So, you don't have enough for a Rotation Battle..."''
::'''No''': ''"I see... When the season changes, I'll battle you."'' (vanishes)
::'''Yes''': ''"We, the Shadow Triad, were, are, and will be the royal servants of Ghetsis!"''
* When defeated
: ''"How disappointing..."''
 
'''[[Memory Link]] - A Triple Team'''
:''"Then... We'll battle you."''
:''"We came on a whim... To vent... To pass time... It doesn't matter."''
:''"Too easy..."''
:''"These three aren't worth worrying about. We must focus on the other Gym Leaders so that next time they won't get in our way..."''
:''"Well... Lord Ghetsis is waiting. We must catch {{p|Kyurem|that Pokémon}}."''


==Artwork==
Bisharp's only known move is {{m|Protect}}.}}
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===Sprites===
====Voice actors====
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|ja=石田彰 ''[[Akira Ishida]]''
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|en=[[Jason Griffith]]
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|es_eu=Fernando Cordero}}
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| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation V}}
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Shadow Triad Adventures.png|thumb|180px|right|The Shadow Triad in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Shadow Triad Adventures.png|thumb|240px|right|The Shadow Triad in Pokémon Adventures]]
The Shadow Triad are first seen reporting to [[Ghetsis]] after observing [[N]]'s battle with {{adv|Black}} in [[Accumula Town]]. They are later stationed in a {{wp|humvee}}, spying on the {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Dark Stone}} via {{p|Roggenrola}}, {{p|Woobat}}, and {{p|Tympole}} camera-bots, since the stone is under [[Clay]]'s protection as a favor to [[Lenora]].
[[File:Shadow Triad B2W2 Adventures.png|thumb|220px|left|The Shadow Triad in the eleventh chapter]]
 
====={{MangaArc|Black & White}}=====
Later, while the other Gym Leaders are in [[Mistralton City]] discussing what to do with Team Plasma, the Shadow Triad attack Lenora and Hawes while they were about to leave in an attempt to get the Dark Stone. They have the advantage at first, but Lenora is later joined by her fellow Gym Leaders after arriving on a plane.
The Shadow Triad debuted in ''[[PS467|Letting Go]]''. They were first seen reporting to [[Ghetsis]] after observing {{adv|N}}'s battle with {{adv|Black}} in [[Accumula Town]]. In ''[[PS474|Defeating Stoutland]]'', the Triad were seen spying on [[Clay]], who had unearthed the [[Dark Stone]].  


[[File:Pokémon Adventures Keldeo chapter advert.png|thumb|200px|left|The Shadow Triad (right) in color]]
In ''[[PS495|The Battle Within]]'', they arrived in [[Nacrene City]], where they began their operation to steal the Dark Stone. While they battled [[Lenora]], several {{tc|Team Plasma Grunt}}s infiltrated the {{DL|Nacrene City|Nacrene Museum}} to find the Dark Stone's holding place. Initially, they held the advantage until Lenora was joined by five other Gym Leaders, who had been planning to ambush the villains after learning of their plans. Despite their teamwork, the Gym Leaders eventually fell to the Shadow Triad's trump card, the {{adv|Forces of Nature}}. Though they were unable to find the Dark Stone, the Shadow Triad took the defeated Gym Leaders to [[N's Castle]], though [[Brycen]] managed to escape.
The Triad split up to fight the Gym Leaders in pairs, allowing an easier battle. The battle goes on with no clear victor until the Triad reveals their trump card, the [[legendary Pokémon]] {{p|Thundurus}}, {{p|Tornadus}}, and {{p|Landorus}}. With the power of the three Pokémon, the Triad trap the Gym Leaders in a swirling vortex of wind and electricity.
[[File:Pokémon Adventures Keldeo chapter art.png|thumb|200px|left|The Shadow Triad (right) in color]]


Later, the trio attempt to capture the legendary Pokémon {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}}. The Pokémon prove to be too powerful for them to capture, so they are forced to retreat. Later, they test out the power of Team Plasma's newest {{p|Genesect|creation}}. Soon after, they are ambushed by the Striaton Gym Leaders, [[Cilan]], [[Cress]], and [[Chili]], who had followed them after incident at Nacrene City.
In ''[[PS515|The Shadow Triad]]'', the Triad tried and failed to capture the {{adv|Swords of Justice}}. Later at the [[P2 Laboratory]], they tested Team Plasma's newest creation, {{p|Genesect}}, before being interrupted by the [[Striaton City]] Gym Leaders, [[Cilan]], [[Cress]], and [[Chili]]. Despite their combined strength, the Striaton Gym Leaders were unable to defeat their opponents, even after [[evolution|evolving]] their Pokémon. They were eventually rescued by [[Kelden|Keldeo]], who had been watching the battle and determined the Gym Leaders to be the better humans. The Shadow Triad took that opportunity to try and capture Keldeo, forcing its mentors to step in and rescue it, using their swords to send both the Shadow Triad and the flying. Refusing to give up, one of the Triad had Genesect fire a {{m|Techno Blast}} at Keldeo, forcing its masters to step in and protect it. The beam froze Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion solid, causing them to sink into the water.


The Triad easily overpower the triplets and mock them by stating that the three need to manage one Gym together. Backed into a corner, the Striaton triplets use [[Evolutionary stone|stones]] to evolve their Pokémon and gain the upper hand. The legendary Pokémon that despise humans, Cobalion, Virizion, Terrakion, and their student, {{p|Keldeo}} watch the pairs of three battle each other.  
====={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}=====
The Shadow Triad returned as members of Team Plasma. In ''[[PS538|Therian Forme III]]'', the Shadow Triad appeared to prevent {{adv|Blake}} from arresting Ghetsis. Kelden, remembering its previous encounter with them, proceeded to attack them on its own, giving Ghetsis the chance to escape. Blake managed to sneak aboard the Plasma Frigate, but was forced to leave his Pokémon behind while they fought the Shadow Triad and the Forces of Nature without him. In ''[[PS541|Pink Slip]]'', the three were revealed to have defeated Blake's Pokémon. They then left to regroup with the Plasma Frigate.


Keldeo, fearing something about the Triad, attempts to interrupt the battle and attacks the Shadow Triad. The Triad use this opportunity to trap Keldeo and attempt to capture it. Before they can continue, Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion immediately step in and blast the Triad and Striaton triplets away with their swords, severely injuring them. Defeated, the Triad swears revenge once they figure out the secret of the Therian Formes for Tornadus, Thundurus, and Landorus.  
In ''[[PS545|Deduction Time]]'', the Shadow Triad were sent to battle the Swords of Justice and Kelden on the outskirts of [[Lacunosa Town]]. Later, Kelden tried to strike [[Colress]] down, only to end up shattering the [[Reveal Glass]] instead, reverting the Forces of Nature back to the Incarnate Formes. Kelden's mentors took this opportunity to defeat the Forces of Nature. Their attempts to beg for mercy were ignored by Cobalion, who promptly struck the Shadow Triad down as the Forces of Nature fled.  


In their first appearance, they all were wearing identical black masks. In all later appearances, they are seen wearing different masks which resemble the [[elemental monkey]]s' facial patterns, but are much darker in color.
In their first appearance, they all were wearing identical black masks. In all later appearances, they are seen wearing different masks which resemble the [[elemental monkeys]]' facial patterns, but are much darker in color.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Lilligant
|pkmn=Lilligant
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|img=Shadow Triad Lilligant Adventures.png
|img=Shadow Triad Lilligant Adventures.png
|img_size=129px
|img_size=129px
|epnum=ABW35
|epnum=PS495
|desc=The {{p|Pansage}}-masked Shadow used a {{p|Lilligant}} to attack Lenora at Nacrene City. Later, she fought against [[Clay]]'s {{p|Excadrill}} and [[Elesa]]'s {{p|Emolga}}. Later, she faced the Striaton triplets and had an advantage due to the type match ups.  
|epname=The Battle Within
|desc=The {{p|Pansage}}-masked Shadow used a {{p|Lilligant}} to attack Lenora at Nacrene City. Later, she fought against [[Clay]]'s {{p|Excadrill}} and [[Elesa]]'s {{p|Emolga}}. Later, she faced the Striaton triplets and had an advantage due to the type match ups.


Lilligant's known moves are {{m|Quiver Dance}}, {{m|Mega Drain}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and {{m|Grass Knot}}.}}
Lilligant's known moves are {{m|Quiver Dance}}, {{m|Mega Drain}}, and {{m|Hyper Beam}}, and her Ability is {{a|Chlorophyll}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Larvesta
|pkmn=Larvesta
|trainer=Shadow Triad
|trainer=Shadow Triad
|gender=male
|egg=yes
|egg=yes
|type1=Bug
|type1=Bug
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|img=Shadow Triad Larvesta Adventures.png
|img=Shadow Triad Larvesta Adventures.png
|img_size=129px
|img_size=129px
|epnum=ABW35
|epnum=PS495
|desc=The {{p|Pansear}}-masked Shadow used a {{p|Larvesta}} to attack Lenora at Nacrene City. Later, it fought against [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Whirlipede}} and won, only to be defeated by [[Brycen]]'s {{p|Cryogonal}}. Later, it faced the Striaton triplets and had an advantage due to the type match ups. It was later revealed that Larvesta was hatched from an Egg that was created by Ghetsis's {{p|Volcarona}}.
|epname=The Battle Within
|desc=The {{p|Pansear}}-masked Shadow used a {{p|Larvesta}} to attack Lenora at Nacrene City. Later, he fought against [[Burgh]]'s {{p|Whirlipede}} and won, only to be defeated by [[Brycen]]'s {{p|Cryogonal}}. Later, he faced the Striaton triplets and had an advantage due to the type match ups. It was later revealed that Larvesta was hatched from an {{pkmn|Egg}} that was created by Ghetsis's {{p|Volcarona}}.


None of Larvesta's moves are known.}}
None of Larvesta's moves are known, and his Ability is {{a|Flame Body}}.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|pkmn=Basculin
|pkmn=Basculin
|trainer=Shadow Triad
|trainer=Shadow Triad
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|type1=Water
|img=Shadow Triad Basculin Adventures.png
|img=Shadow Triad Basculin Adventures.png
|epnum=ABW35
|epnum=PS495
|desc=The {{p|Panpour}}-masked Shadow used a {{p|Basculin}} to attack Lenora at Nacrene City. Later, it was used against [[Skyla]] in a addition to fighting Lenora. Later, it faced the Striaton triplets and had an advantage due to the type match ups.
|epname=The Battle Within
|desc=The {{p|Panpour}}-masked Shadow used a Blue-Striped {{p|Basculin}} to attack Lenora at Nacrene City. Later, he was used against [[Skyla]] in addition to fighting Lenora. Later, he faced the Striaton triplets and had an advantage due to the type match ups.


Basculin's only known move is {{m|Aqua Tail}}.}}
Basculin's only known move is {{m|Aqua Tail}}, and his Ability is {{a|Adaptability}}.}}


===Used===
=====Used=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Forces of Nature (Adventures)
|trainer=Shadow Triad
|trainer=Shadow Triad
|pkmn=Tornadus
|pkmn=Tornadus
|gender=male
|gender=male
|type1=Flying
|type1=Flying
|img=TP Tornadus Adventures.png
|img=Team Plasma Tornadus Adventures.png
|epnum=ABW30
|img2=Team Plasma Tornadus Therian Forme Adventures.png
|epnum=PS490
|epname=A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway
|epname=A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway
|desc={{p|Tornadus}} was caught by [[Giallo]] near the [[Battle Subway]] train. Later, the Shadow Triad used Tornadus to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City. Afterward, he was given to [[Hood Man]] in order to figure out how to change between his Incarnate and Therian Formes.
|desc={{p|Tornadus}} was caught by [[Giallo]] near the [[Battle Subway]] train. Later, the Shadow Triad used Tornadus to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City. Afterward, he was given to [[Colress|Hood Man]] in order to figure out how to change between his Incarnate and Therian Formes.}}
 
None of Tornadus's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Forces of Nature (Adventures)
|trainer=Shadow Triad
|trainer=Shadow Triad
|pkmn=Thundurus
|pkmn=Thundurus
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|type1=Electric
|type1=Electric
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|img=TP Thundurus Adventures.png
|img=Team Plasma Thundurus Adventures.png
|epnum=ABW30
|img2=Team Plasma Thundurus Therian Forme Adventures.png
|epname=A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway
|epnum=PS484
|desc={{p|Thundurus}} was caught by Giallo near the Battle Subway train. Later, the Shadow Triad used Thundurus to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City. Afterward, he was given to Hood Man in order to figure out how to change between his Incarnate and Therian Formes.
|epname=Battle on a Roller Coaster
 
|desc={{p|Thundurus}} was caught by Giallo near the Battle Subway train. Later, the Shadow Triad used Thundurus to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City. Afterward, he was given to Hood Man in order to figure out how to change between his Incarnate and Therian Formes.}}
None of Thundurus's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Forces of Nature (Adventures)
|trainer=Shadow Triad
|trainer=Shadow Triad
|pkmn=Landorus
|pkmn=Landorus
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|type1=Ground
|type1=Ground
|type2=Flying
|type2=Flying
|img=TP Landorus Adventures.png
|img=Team Plasma Landorus Adventures.png
|epnum=ABW30
|img2=Team Plasma Landorus Therian Forme Adventures.png
|epnum=PS490
|epname=A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway
|epname=A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway
|desc={{p|Landorus}} was caught by Giallo near the Battle Subway train. Later, the Shadow Triad used Landorus to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City. Afterward, he was given to Hood Man in order to figure out how to change between his Incarnate and Therian Formes.
|desc={{p|Landorus}} was caught by Giallo near the Battle Subway train. Later, the Shadow Triad used Landorus to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City. Afterward, he was given to Hood Man in order to figure out how to change between his Incarnate and Therian Formes.}}


None of Landorus's moves are known.}}
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Shadow Triad
|trainer=Shadow Triad
|pkmn=Genesect
|pkmn=Genesect {{shinystar}}
|shiny=yes
|type1=Bug
|type1=Bug
|type2=Steel
|type2=Steel
|img=TP Genesect Adventures.png
|img=Colress Genesect Adventures.png
|epnum=Black and White chapter (Adventures)
|epnum=PS515
|epname=Black and White chapter
|epname=The Shadow Triad
|desc={{p|Genesect}} is a weapon created by Team Plasma. It first appeared in the [[P2 Laboratory]] where the Shadow Triad were shown testing its strength.
|desc={{p|Genesect}} was a weapon created by Team Plasma. It first appeared in the [[P2 Laboratory]] where the Shadow Triad were shown testing its strength. After their defeat at the hands of {{p|Cobalion}}, {{p|Terrakion}}, and {{p|Virizion}}, the Shadow Triad used Genesect to freeze the three and send them sinking into the water.


None of Genesect's moves are known.}}
Genesect's only known move is {{m|Techno Blast}}.}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Shadow Triad in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
[[File:ShadowTriadPlasmaFreeze102.jpg|200px|thumb|Shadow Triad]]
{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{main|Shadow Triad (Plasma Freeze 102)}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Plasma Freeze|Shadow Triad|102}}|type=Supporter|enset=Plasma Freeze|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=102/116|jpset=Thunder Knuckle|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=049/051}}
'''Shadow Triad''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Black & White Series (the Japanese BW Era). First released in the {{TCG|Thunder Knuckle}} expansion, it later debuted in English in the {{TCG|Plasma Freeze}} expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration by [[Yusuke Ohmura]]. Shadow Triad allows the player to take a [[:Category:Team Plasma cards|Team Plasma card]] from their discard pile and put it in their hand.
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* The Shadow Triad are the only notable members of Team Plasma who have not appeared in the [[Pokémon anime|anime]].
* The Shadow Triad are the only notable members of Team Plasma who have not appeared in the {{pkmn|anime}}.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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{{langtable|color={{white color light}}|bordercolor={{black color dark}}
|zh_cmn=黑暗鐵三角 ''{{tt|Hēiàn Tiěsānjiǎo|Dark Triangle}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>黑暗三人組 / 黑暗三人组 ''{{tt|Hēiàn Sānrénzǔ|Dark Trio}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures}}
|zh_yue=黑暗鐵三角 ''{{tt|Hāk'am Titsāamgok|Dark Triangle}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>黑暗三人組 ''{{tt|Hāk'am Sāamyàhnjóu|Dark Trio}}'' {{tt|*|Adventures}}
|fr_eu=Trio des Ombres
|fr_eu=Trio des Ombres
|de=Finstrio
|de=Finstrio
|it=Trio Oscuro
|it=Trio Oscuro
|ko=다크 트리니티 ''Dark Trinity''
|pt_br=Tríade das Sombras (TCG, [[PS495]]-[[PS497]])<br>Tríade das Trevas ([[PS523]]-present)
|es_eu=Trío Sombrío
|es_eu=Trío Sombrío
|ko=다크 트리니티 {{tt|''Dakeu Teuriniti''|Dark Trinity}}
|vi=Bộ Ba Bóng Tối
}}
}}


==References==
<references/>
==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Shadow Triad|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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Shadow Triad
ダークトリニティ Dark Trinity
Shadow Triad B2W2 Trailer.png
The Shadow Triad in the Black 2 and White 2 trailer
Age Unknown
Gender Male
Eye color Gray
Hair color White
Hometown Unknown
Region Unova
Trainer class Team Plasma
Generation V, VII, VIII, IX
Games Black, White, Black 2, and White 2, Masters EX
English voice actor Jason Griffith (B2W2AT)
Ben Balmaceda[1] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor Akira Ishida (B2W2AT)
Takaaki Torashima (Masters EX)
Member of Team Plasma
Rank Bodyguards
Manga series Pokémon Adventures
Debut Letting Go

The Shadow Triad (Japanese: ダークトリニティ Dark Trinity), each referred to individually as Shadow (Japanese: ダーク Dark), are three faithful servants of Ghetsis and N and are high-ranking members of Team Plasma.

The Shadow Triad are completely loyal to Ghetsis because he once saved their lives.

In the core series games

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The Shadow Triad at Marvelous Bridge
A Shadow (second from the left) in the opening of Black 2 and White 2

They appear many times in Pokémon Black and White, first being seen in Chargestone Cave, mostly to escort the player to either N or Ghetsis. They make very sudden ninja-like appearances, appearing seemingly out of thin air.

The Shadow Triad are the ones who enabled Ghetsis to evade arrest, creating an opening in which Ghetsis was able to escape Cheren's confinement. After Team Plasma has been defeated, they appear at Marvelous Bridge and on the orders of Ghetsis, give the player the Adamant Orb, Lustrous Orb, and Griseous Orb—the three orbs of the Pokémon of Myth. However, on Ghetsis's orders, they make no attempt to find him. They vanish from the bridge and are not seen again for the rest of the game.

At some point after Black and White's events, they appear in front of Striaton Gym Leaders at Striaton Restaurant, challenge and easily defeat the trio, before disappearing.

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the Shadow Triad are first seen with Zinzolin on the Plasma Frigate. After the player, Cheren, and Hugh finish off the remainder of the Team Plasma Grunts, Zinzolin has the Shadow Triad escort the player off the ship.

The Shadow Triad are later seen in Opelucid City after it has been frozen by the Plasma Frigate. They steal the DNA Splicers so that Ghetsis can use it on Kyurem, but are chased by the player and Drayden. After finally being caught, a Shadow challenges the player to a battle, and even though he loses, they still get away.

The Shadow Triad are seen again on the Plasma Frigate after talking to Ghetsis about Kyurem. Each Shadow battles the player after they give Hugh back his sister's Purrloin, which has evolved into Liepard since it was stolen. After defeating them, they allow the player to leave but warn them about Ghetsis and Kyurem, and end up staying behind with Hugh and Liepard. After Ghetsis has been defeated and suffers a mental breakdown, a Shadow comes to take him away.

After entering the Hall of Fame, they remain in Icirrus City and challenge the player once per season. Still loyal to Ghetsis, they attempt to regain his lost heart by defeating the player.

Pokémon

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2

Opelucid City



Plasma Frigate







Icirrus City

They are all fought individually, in a Single Battle, Triple Battle, and Rotation Battle, respectively. If the player has fewer than three Pokémon remaining, or declines battle, the remaining opponents will vanish until the season changes.

Single Battle



Triple Battle



Rotation Battle



Returned

The Purrloin stolen from Hugh's sister is revealed to have evolved into a Liepard, and is returned to Hugh by the Shadow Triad when they are encountered in Ghetsis's room.

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Purrloin → Liepard

In spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

The Shadow Triad appears during the Villain Arc in Pokémon Masters EX. Each of them uses a Bisharp.

Gallery

Artwork

Shadow Triad concept art.png Black 2 White 2 Shadow Triad.png
Early concept art from
Black and White
Concept art from
Black 2 and White 2

Sprites and models

In the core series

Spr B2W2 Shadow Triad.png Shadow Triad OD.png
Sprite from
Black 2 and
White 2
Overworld sprite from
Generation V

In other games

Spr Masters Shadow Triad.png VSShadow Triad Masters.png
Model from
Masters EX
VS model from
Masters EX

Quotes

Main article: Shadow Triad/Quotes

In the anime

Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Animated Trailer

The Shadow Triad appeared in the Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer. Nate was first seen chasing one of the Shadows through the frozen Opelucid City. He had his Lucario attack the Shadow with Aura Sphere, but the attack was blocked by the Shadow Triad's Bisharp, allowing the trio to get away with the item they had stolen.

Pokémon

Shadow Triad's Bisharp
Bisharp
Bisharp was seen protecting the Shadow Triad from Nate's Lucario's Aura Sphere.

Bisharp's only known move is Protect.

Debut Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 石田彰 Akira Ishida
English Jason Griffith
European Spanish Fernando Cordero


In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

The Shadow Triad in Pokémon Adventures
The Shadow Triad in the eleventh chapter
Black & White arc

The Shadow Triad debuted in Letting Go. They were first seen reporting to Ghetsis after observing N's battle with Black in Accumula Town. In Defeating Stoutland, the Triad were seen spying on Clay, who had unearthed the Dark Stone.

In The Battle Within, they arrived in Nacrene City, where they began their operation to steal the Dark Stone. While they battled Lenora, several Team Plasma Grunts infiltrated the Nacrene Museum to find the Dark Stone's holding place. Initially, they held the advantage until Lenora was joined by five other Gym Leaders, who had been planning to ambush the villains after learning of their plans. Despite their teamwork, the Gym Leaders eventually fell to the Shadow Triad's trump card, the Forces of Nature. Though they were unable to find the Dark Stone, the Shadow Triad took the defeated Gym Leaders to N's Castle, though Brycen managed to escape.

The Shadow Triad (right) in color

In The Shadow Triad, the Triad tried and failed to capture the Swords of Justice. Later at the P2 Laboratory, they tested Team Plasma's newest creation, Genesect, before being interrupted by the Striaton City Gym Leaders, Cilan, Cress, and Chili. Despite their combined strength, the Striaton Gym Leaders were unable to defeat their opponents, even after evolving their Pokémon. They were eventually rescued by Keldeo, who had been watching the battle and determined the Gym Leaders to be the better humans. The Shadow Triad took that opportunity to try and capture Keldeo, forcing its mentors to step in and rescue it, using their swords to send both the Shadow Triad and the flying. Refusing to give up, one of the Triad had Genesect fire a Techno Blast at Keldeo, forcing its masters to step in and protect it. The beam froze Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion solid, causing them to sink into the water.

Black 2 & White 2 arc

The Shadow Triad returned as members of Team Plasma. In Therian Forme III, the Shadow Triad appeared to prevent Blake from arresting Ghetsis. Kelden, remembering its previous encounter with them, proceeded to attack them on its own, giving Ghetsis the chance to escape. Blake managed to sneak aboard the Plasma Frigate, but was forced to leave his Pokémon behind while they fought the Shadow Triad and the Forces of Nature without him. In Pink Slip, the three were revealed to have defeated Blake's Pokémon. They then left to regroup with the Plasma Frigate.

In Deduction Time, the Shadow Triad were sent to battle the Swords of Justice and Kelden on the outskirts of Lacunosa Town. Later, Kelden tried to strike Colress down, only to end up shattering the Reveal Glass instead, reverting the Forces of Nature back to the Incarnate Formes. Kelden's mentors took this opportunity to defeat the Forces of Nature. Their attempts to beg for mercy were ignored by Cobalion, who promptly struck the Shadow Triad down as the Forces of Nature fled.

In their first appearance, they all were wearing identical black masks. In all later appearances, they are seen wearing different masks which resemble the elemental monkeys' facial patterns, but are much darker in color.

Pokémon

On hand
Shadow Triad's Lilligant
Lilligant
The Pansage-masked Shadow used a Lilligant to attack Lenora at Nacrene City. Later, she fought against Clay's Excadrill and Elesa's Emolga. Later, she faced the Striaton triplets and had an advantage due to the type match ups.

Lilligant's known moves are Quiver Dance, Mega Drain, and Hyper Beam, and her Ability is Chlorophyll.

Debut The Battle Within
Shadow Triad's Larvesta
Egg → Larvesta
The Pansear-masked Shadow used a Larvesta to attack Lenora at Nacrene City. Later, he fought against Burgh's Whirlipede and won, only to be defeated by Brycen's Cryogonal. Later, he faced the Striaton triplets and had an advantage due to the type match ups. It was later revealed that Larvesta was hatched from an Egg that was created by Ghetsis's Volcarona.

None of Larvesta's moves are known, and his Ability is Flame Body.

Debut The Battle Within
Shadow Triad's Basculin
Basculin
The Panpour-masked Shadow used a Blue-Striped Basculin to attack Lenora at Nacrene City. Later, he was used against Skyla in addition to fighting Lenora. Later, he faced the Striaton triplets and had an advantage due to the type match ups.

Basculin's only known move is Aqua Tail, and his Ability is Adaptability.

Debut The Battle Within
Used
Shadow Triad's Tornadus

Shadow Triad's Tornadus
Tornadus
Main article: Forces of Nature (Adventures)

Tornadus was caught by Giallo near the Battle Subway train. Later, the Shadow Triad used Tornadus to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City. Afterward, he was given to Hood Man in order to figure out how to change between his Incarnate and Therian Formes.

Debut A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway
Shadow Triad's Thundurus

Shadow Triad's Thundurus
Thundurus
Main article: Forces of Nature (Adventures)

Thundurus was caught by Giallo near the Battle Subway train. Later, the Shadow Triad used Thundurus to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City. Afterward, he was given to Hood Man in order to figure out how to change between his Incarnate and Therian Formes.

Debut Battle on a Roller Coaster
Shadow Triad's Landorus

Shadow Triad's Landorus
Landorus
Main article: Forces of Nature (Adventures)

Landorus was caught by Giallo near the Battle Subway train. Later, the Shadow Triad used Landorus to battle the Gym Leaders at Nacrene City. Afterward, he was given to Hood Man in order to figure out how to change between his Incarnate and Therian Formes.

Debut A Stormy Time in the Battle Subway
Shadow Triad's Genesect
Genesect Shiny
Genesect was a weapon created by Team Plasma. It first appeared in the P2 Laboratory where the Shadow Triad were shown testing its strength. After their defeat at the hands of Cobalion, Terrakion, and Virizion, the Shadow Triad used Genesect to freeze the three and send them sinking into the water.

Genesect's only known move is Techno Blast.

Debut The Shadow Triad

In the TCG

Shadow Triad
Main article: Shadow Triad (Plasma Freeze 102)

Shadow Triad was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Black & White Series (the Japanese BW Era). First released in the Thunder Knuckle expansion, it later debuted in English in the Plasma Freeze expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration by Yusuke Ohmura. Shadow Triad allows the player to take a Team Plasma card from their discard pile and put it in their hand.

Trivia

  • The Shadow Triad are the only notable members of Team Plasma who have not appeared in the anime.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 黑暗鐵三角 Hāk'am Titsāamgok *
黑暗三人組 Hāk'am Sāamyàhnjóu *
Mandarin 黑暗鐵三角 Hēiàn Tiěsānjiǎo *
黑暗三人組 / 黑暗三人组 Hēiàn Sānrénzǔ *
France Flag.png European French Trio des Ombres
Germany Flag.png German Finstrio
Italy Flag.png Italian Trio Oscuro
South Korea Flag.png Korean 다크 트리니티 Dark Trinity
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Tríade das Sombras (TCG, PS495-PS497)
Tríade das Trevas (PS523-present)
Spain Flag.png European Spanish Trío Sombrío
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Bộ Ba Bóng Tối

References

Related articles



King: N (animeAdventuresMasters)
Seven Sages: Ghetsis (Masters) • GormBroniusRoodZinzolinGialloRyoku
Notable members: Shadow TriadAnthea and ConcordiaColress (Masters)
Lower members: Team Plasma GruntsTogari*Aldith*
Schwarz and Weiss*Barret*Whitley*Whitley's mother*
Buildings: N's CastleP2 LaboratoryPlasma Frigate



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