The mysterious creatures of this planet
Pocket Monsters...
"Pokémon" for short!
Now, the story of the boy Satoshi and Pokémon,
Their meetings, adventures, and battles
Are about to begin!
— Introduction shown at the beginning of the Japanese openings.
''This is just the beginning of the amazing adventures of Ash and Pikachu. Their journey is destined to be packed with non-stop action, millions of laughs, heart-pounding perils, and endless excitement.
''Together, they'll encounter fantastic friends, evil enemies and meet creatures beyond their wildest imagination, and as their story unfolds, we'll unlock the magic and mystery of a most wondrous place: the incredible world of Pokémon!
—Narrator closing the first episode
Jessie: Prepare for trouble!
James: And make it double!
Jessie: To protect the world from devastation.
James: To unite all people within our nation.
Jessie: To denounce the evils of truth and love!
James: To extend our reach to the stars above! note
Jessie: Jessie!
James: James!
Jessie: Team Rocket, blast off at the speed of light!
James: Surrender now, or prepare to fight. note
Meowth: Meowth, that's right!
—Team Rocket's motto (1998-2006), Pokémon anime
The early bird catches the worm, or in this case the Pokémon.
—Professor Oak on Ash's oversleeping, Pokémon anime, "Pokémon: I Choose You"
151 hopes, 151 dreams, 151 memories...
—Professor Oak
Spearows? Do you know who I am?
I'm destined to become world's number one Pokémon master!
I can't be defeated by the likes of you!
You hear me?
Come and get me!
— Ash Ketchum
Jessie: Oh...I guess the bad guys...
James: Are finally...
Meowth: The good guys!
Jessie: So we're not bad!
James: That's good!
Meowth: What if the Boss finds out?
James: That's bad!
Jessie: We'll start our own team.
James: That's good!
Meowth: But we got no money!
James: That's bad!
Jessie: Then we'll just steal some!
James: That's good! Or is that bad?
— Jessie, James, and Meowth at the end of Pokémon 2000
