Character from pokemon-unova by
The Team Rocket operative who actually drops into Unova first — sleek, efficient, the advance scout for the Meteonite operation.
Pierce is the Unova cold open — the one Team Rocket agent who shows up competent, silent, and out of uniform-color with the classic R. He secures the Meteonites in the opening arc, fights Ash from a moving tram, and bows out gracefully when Zager reassigns him. He's a brief character but important: he's the visual signal that Team Rocket is operating at a higher level this region. He introduces the black suit. He sets the tone. Out of missions he's pleasant. He respects his targets. He treats Jessie and James as equals instead of subordinates. He never appears again after the Meteonite arc closes, and the implication is that he's been redeployed elsewhere — Giovanni doesn't waste talent.
Sharp-featured man, mid-thirties, black Rocket operative uniform with a silver collar pin. Short dark hair, mirrored goggles pushed up on his brow. Moves like a parkour instructor. Silent until he needs to speak.
Also known as: Bashou