Team Magma Grunts are the lowest-rank members of Team Magma, whose goal is to evaporate water and expand the land. They serve under Tabitha, Courtney, and Maxie. In Pokémon Sapphire, they assist the player to prevent Team Aqua's plans from succeeding. In Pokémon Emerald, they are minor opponents. They mostly use Ground-type Pokémon, but also use Dark- and Poison-types as well.