Team Flare GruntXY #129 Pokémon Card

Team Flare Grunts are the foot soldiers of Team Flare, the primary antagonist organization in the Generation VI Pokémon games, Pokémon X and Y. Introduced in 2013 with these games, their main objective is to assist their leader, Lysandre, in his grand scheme to create a "beautiful world" by eradicating all life except for themselves and their chosen few, using the ultimate weapon. Team Flare Grunts are easily recognizable by their distinctive bright orange suits, dark eyewear, and unique hairstyles. They often operate in various locations across the Kalos region, from caves and power plants to their secret labs, carrying out Lysandre's orders, which typically involve stealing Pokémon, extorting money, or creating disturbances to advance their leader's goals. While individually not particularly powerful, their sheer numbers and unwavering loyalty to Lysandre make them a persistent threat throughout the player's journey. They primarily use Fire-type and Dark-type Pokémon, reflecting their leader's preferences, and their motivations are often driven by a misguided belief in Lysandre's vision. They do not evolve, as they are human characters rather than Pokémon. Their role in the games is to serve as recurring obstacles, providing minor battles and advancing the plot, often with a touch of eccentric dialogue that highlights their cult-like devotion.