Interim Boss

Interim Boss is a rank which appears multiple times in the main series games, though the term is only ever used in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal and their remakes. Interim Bosses are the highest ranking members of a Villain team other than the Boss.

Interim Bosses will take over the Bosses role when they are absent, such as Giovanni's absence in Gold and Silver, and Cyrus' abscence after his defeat in Diamond and Pearl.

Interim Bosses

 * Team Rocket: Archer (primary) and Ariana (secondary)
 * Team Galactic: Saturn