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'''Team Skull''' (Japanese: '''{{j|スカル{{tt|団|だん}}}}''' ''Skull-dan'', literally ''Skull Gang'') is the [[Villainous teams|villainous team]] in the [[Alola]] region. They steal Pokémon from people, but unlike previous villainous teams, they do not have a specific goal other than cause trouble.
'''Team Skull''' (Japanese: '''{{j|スカル{{tt|団|だん}}}}''' ''Skull-dan'', literally ''Skull Gang'') is a [[Villainous teams|villainous team]] based in the [[Alola]] region.


==In the games==
==In the games==
===In Pokémon Sun and Moon===
===In Pokémon Sun and Moon===
Team Skull appears in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}. As revealed by some of their members, Team Skull is composed of misfits who failed the [[Island challenge]].
{{spoilers}}
Team Skull appears in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}. As revealed by some of their members, Team Skull is composed of misfits who failed the [[island challenge]]. They steal Pokémon from people, but unlike previous villainous teams, they do not have a specific goal other than to cause trouble.
 
Team Skull originated from a group that coalesced around one of Alola's [[Island Kahuna|kahuna]]s. This group provoked the wrath of the four island deities and was struck down. The survivors became the first members of Team Skull. At some point, Team Skull took over [[Po Town]] on [[Ula'ula Island]], driving away the original residents.
 
At some point, [[Lusamine]] became the secret benefactor of Team Skull, and they, in turn, started to carry out her orders.
 
After [[Guzma]] is rescued from [[Ultra Space]] by the player, he disbands Team Skull and its members go their separate ways. Guzma returns to his parents' house on [[Melemele Island]], while [[Plumeria]] takes up residence in a camper on {{rt|13|Alola}} and later challenges the Alola {{al|Pokémon League}}. One Grunt becomes an apprentice chef under [[Mallow]] in [[Konikoni City]], while two others in the Po Town Pokémon Center offer a Skull Tank for sale in order for them to make enough money to leave. Others are taken by [[Hala]] to train in [[Iki Town]], deciding to become a rescue team and dubbing themselves "Team Reskull" (Japanese: '''タスカル団''' ''Tasukaru-dan'', literally ''Rescue Gang'').


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Team_Skull_Bikes.png|thumb|250px|right|Team Skull's bikes, their main transportation in the {{pkmn| anime}}]]
[[File:Team Skull Bikes.png|thumb|250px|right|Team Skull's bikes, their main transportation in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Team Skull makes their first appearance in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', where three {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s were seen harassing [[Kiawe]] in front of the [[Pokémon School]]. Though the three Grunts outnumbered Kiawe and {{Ash}}, they emerged victorious though the combined efforts of [[Ash's Pikachu]] and Kiawe's {{p|Turtonator}}.
Team Skull makes their first appearance in ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', where three {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}}s, [[Tupper]], {{al|Wrap}}, and [[Zip]], were seen harassing {{an|Kiawe}} in front of the [[Pokémon School]]. Though the three Grunts outnumbered Kiawe and {{Ash}}, they emerged victorious though the combined efforts of [[Ash's Pikachu]] and [[Kiawe's Turtonator]]. This particular trio have become recurring characters, often appearing to cause trouble, but are often stopped by Ash and Pikachu's {{m|Gigavolt Havoc}}.
 
More Grunts appeared in a flashback in ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]'', where they were harassing a {{TP|Lana|Popplio}} on the beach until {{an|Lana}} intervened by freezing them solid with her [[Poké Ride|Ride Pokémon]], {{p|Lapras}}.
 
Team Skull appeared on [[Akala Island]] in ''[[SM011|Young Kiawe Had a Farm!]]''.
 
They fought against {{TRT}} in ''[[SM025|A Team-on-Team Tussle!]]''.
 
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In the {{chap|Sun & Moon}}, a pair of {{tc|Team Skull Grunt|Grunts}} are berated by Guzma because their attempt to skip out on paying {{adv|Sun}} for his part-time job ended in their defeat. They are ordered to find Sun so that they can be taught a lesson.
===In the movie adaptations===
A group of Team Skull members appears in ''[[Get Fired Up, Marshadow!]]''


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==


==Trivia==-->
==Trivia==
* Team Skull is the first villainous team to make their debut in the [[SM001|first episode]] of an anime series.


==Names==
==Names==
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| Japanese
| Japanese
| スカル団 ''Team Skull''
| スカル団 ''Skull-dan''
| From ''{{wp|skull}}''
| From ''{{wp|skull}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, French, German, Italian,<br>Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese
| English, French, German, Italian,<br>Spanish, Dutch, European Portuguese
| Team Skull
| Team Skull
| Same as Japanese name
| Same as Japanese name
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| Zespół Skull
| Zespół Skull
| Same as Japanese name
| Same as Japanese name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Equipe Skull
| From English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Russian
| Russian
| Команда Череп ''Komanda Cherep''
| Команда Череп ''Komanda Cherep''
| From череп ''cherep'' (skull)
| From череп ''cherep'' (skull)
|}
''Team Reskull''
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! Language
! Name
! Origin
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| タスカル団 ''Tasukaru-dan''
| From たくましい ''takumashi'' (bold) and スカル ''skull''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English
| Team Reskull
| From ''skull'' and ''rescue''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Rettungsteam Skull
| From ''Rettungsteam'' (rescue team) and ''Team Skull''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Italian
| Team Muskull
| From ''skull'' and ''muscoli'' (muscles)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| 헬스컬단 ''Healthkull-dan''
| From 헬시 ''healthy'' and 스컬 ''skull''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 築樓隊 / 筑楼队 ''Zhúlóu Duì / Zhùlóu Duì''
| From 建築工 / 建筑工 ''jiànzhú-gōng'' (construction work) and 骷髏 / 骷髅 ''kūlóu'' (skull)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 築樓隊 ''Jūklàuh Déui''
| From 建築工 ''ginjūk-gūng'' (construction work) and 骷髏 ''fūlòuh'' (skull)
|}
|}
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Revision as of 01:27, 21 July 2017

If you were looking for the exploration team in the Mystery Dungeon series, see Team Skull (Mystery Dungeon).

Team Skull
スカル団 Skull Gang
Skull-Logo.png
Sun Moon Team Skull Grunt.png
Artwork of Team Skull Grunts from Sun and Moon
Leader Guzma
Region Alola
Admins Plumeria
Major targets Berry fields, Verdant Cavern, Diglett's Tunnel, Aether House
Base locations Shady House
Anime debut Alola to New Adventure!
Adventures debut PASM01

Team Skull (Japanese: スカル Skull-dan, literally Skull Gang) is a villainous team based in the Alola region.

In the games

In Pokémon Sun and Moon

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Team Skull appears in Sun and Moon. As revealed by some of their members, Team Skull is composed of misfits who failed the island challenge. They steal Pokémon from people, but unlike previous villainous teams, they do not have a specific goal other than to cause trouble.

Team Skull originated from a group that coalesced around one of Alola's kahunas. This group provoked the wrath of the four island deities and was struck down. The survivors became the first members of Team Skull. At some point, Team Skull took over Po Town on Ula'ula Island, driving away the original residents.

At some point, Lusamine became the secret benefactor of Team Skull, and they, in turn, started to carry out her orders.

After Guzma is rescued from Ultra Space by the player, he disbands Team Skull and its members go their separate ways. Guzma returns to his parents' house on Melemele Island, while Plumeria takes up residence in a camper on Route 13 and later challenges the Alola Pokémon League. One Grunt becomes an apprentice chef under Mallow in Konikoni City, while two others in the Po Town Pokémon Center offer a Skull Tank for sale in order for them to make enough money to leave. Others are taken by Hala to train in Iki Town, deciding to become a rescue team and dubbing themselves "Team Reskull" (Japanese: タスカル団 Tasukaru-dan, literally Rescue Gang).

In the anime

Team Skull's bikes, their main transportation in the anime

Team Skull makes their first appearance in Alola to New Adventure!, where three Team Skull Grunts, Tupper, Wrap, and Zip, were seen harassing Kiawe in front of the Pokémon School. Though the three Grunts outnumbered Kiawe and Ash, they emerged victorious though the combined efforts of Ash's Pikachu and Kiawe's Turtonator. This particular trio have become recurring characters, often appearing to cause trouble, but are often stopped by Ash and Pikachu's Gigavolt Havoc.

More Grunts appeared in a flashback in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, where they were harassing a Popplio on the beach until Lana intervened by freezing them solid with her Ride Pokémon, Lapras.

Team Skull appeared on Akala Island in Young Kiawe Had a Farm!.

They fought against Team Rocket in A Team-on-Team Tussle!.


In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In the Sun & Moon arc, a pair of Grunts are berated by Guzma because their attempt to skip out on paying Sun for his part-time job ended in their defeat. They are ordered to find Sun so that they can be taught a lesson.

In the movie adaptations

A group of Team Skull members appears in Get Fired Up, Marshadow!

In the TCG

Trivia

  • Team Skull is the first villainous team to make their debut in the first episode of an anime series.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese スカル団 Skull-dan From skull
English, French, German, Italian,
Spanish, Dutch, European Portuguese
Team Skull Same as Japanese name
Korean 스컬단 Skull-dan Same as Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin) 骷髏隊 / 骷髅队 Kūlóu Duì From 骷髏 / 骷髅 kūlóu, skull
Chinese (Cantonese) 骷髏隊 Fūlòuh Déui From 骷髏 fūlòuh, skull
Czech Tým Skull Same as Japanese name
Hungarian Koponya Csapat From koponya (skull)
Polish Zespół Skull Same as Japanese name
Brazilian Portuguese Equipe Skull From English name
Russian Команда Череп Komanda Cherep From череп cherep (skull)

Team Reskull

Language Name Origin
Japanese タスカル団 Tasukaru-dan From たくましい takumashi (bold) and スカル skull
English Team Reskull From skull and rescue
German Rettungsteam Skull From Rettungsteam (rescue team) and Team Skull
Italian Team Muskull From skull and muscoli (muscles)
Korean 헬스컬단 Healthkull-dan From 헬시 healthy and 스컬 skull
Chinese (Mandarin) 築樓隊 / 筑楼队 Zhúlóu Duì / Zhùlóu Duì From 建築工 / 建筑工 jiànzhú-gōng (construction work) and 骷髏 / 骷髅 kūlóu (skull)
Chinese (Cantonese) 築樓隊 Jūklàuh Déui From 建築工 ginjūk-gūng (construction work) and 骷髏 fūlòuh (skull)


Related articles

Boss: Guzma (Masters)
Administrator: Plumeria (Masters)
Notable members: Gladion (Masters)
Lower members: Team Skull Grunts
Pokémon the Series:
TuppZippRappOkazaki
I Choose You! Remix:
Borosue
Former members: Punk GuyPunk Girl
Locations: Po TownShady House


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Team SkullTeam Rainbow RocketTeam YellTeam Star
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