Team Rocket Boss / Villainous Team
Giovanni (Anime)
“Bring me Pikachu!”
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Giovanni runs Team Rocket from the shadows, occasionally taking the Viridian Gym for show. He commissioned the creation of Mewtwo, employs a Persian as his constant companion, and personally fields a brutal team of Nidoking, Rhydon, Kangaskhan and Machamp in the anime.
Signature Pokémon
Other figures from Kanto
Champion
Red
The silent trainer from Pallet Town who climbed Mt. Silver after defeating Team Rocket and the Elite Four.
Champion / Rival
Blue
Professor Oak's grandson — Red's lifelong rival and a former Pokémon League Champion.
Professor
Professor Oak
The grandfather of Pokémon research, who first compiled the Pokédex.
Gym Leader
Brock
Pewter City's Rock-type Gym Leader and Ash's first traveling companion in the anime.
Gym Leader
Misty
Cerulean City's Water-type Leader — fierce, fashionable, and fond of Psyduck.
Gym Leader
Erika
Celadon City's serene Grass-type expert.