
In Electric Shock Showdown, after hearing that Pikachu would fight to defend his own honor and Ash's, the trio were inspired to cheer on Pikachu before his rematch against Vermilion Gym Leader Lt. It was here that Team Rocket decided to capture Pikachu, deeming him as an exceptionally powerful Pokémon, and made it their goal to capture him. Before they could steal any of the Pokémon, however, Ash's Pikachu, who teamed up with many other Pikachu in the Pokémon Center, used an electric attack, causing the entire Pokémon Center to explode. Sending out their Ekans and Koffing from their Meowth balloon, they quickly overtook the Pokémon Center, which only had Nurse Joy, Ash, and Misty inside. The trio first set their sights on the injured Pokémon in the Viridian Pokémon Center. James debuted in Pokémon Emergency alongside Jessie and Meowth. Jessie and James's first appearance in Pokémon Emergency! In the anime Main series History Pre-series 3.1.2 Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!.1.2 I Choose You!, The Power of Us, and Secrets of the Jungle.1.1.1.5 Pokémon the Series: Black & White.1.1.1.4 Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl.

1.1.1.3 Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire.James (Japanese: コジロウ Kojirō) is a member of Team Rocket, more specifically part of a trio with Jessie and Meowth, that follows Ash Ketchum and his friends around in the Pokémon anime, usually trying to steal Ash's Pikachu. Yellow, Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Masters EX, Pokémon GOĪether Foundation ( SM046 - SM049 SM096) Unnamed parents, Grandparents ( Nanny and Pop-Pop) * If you were looking for the recurring character whose Japanese name is James, see Hobbes. If you were looking for the voice actor, see Eli James.
