In an earlier article, we started a series where we analyse the plots of the main Pokémon games and began with the Kanto games. Today we pick up where we left off and continue with the set of games that occur within the nearby Johto region. We’ll consider how the attempted revival of Team Rocket went, and what improvements were made in the sequels with characterisation.
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![[Image: 250px-Silver_EN_boxart.png]](http://cdn.bulbagarden.net/upload/thumb/f/f5/Silver_EN_boxart.png/250px-Silver_EN_boxart.png)
Rainbow phoenix, or angry psychic bird?