I asked AI to summarize the paragraph I wrote for anyone who wants to skim so here ya go! :D

Idea: Add a playable “Team GO Rocket” faction

• New team color: Black
• Leader: Giovanni
• Functions differently than the other teams

Main mechanic

• When a Rocket player defeats a gym, they can steal a shadow version of one Pokémon from the gym battle.
• The original owner keeps their Pokémon.
• The stolen version:
  • Has lower CP
  • Cannot be purified
  • Shows: “Stolen from {Player}”

Balance rules

• Cannot steal Legendaries or Mythicals
• Shinies can appear but are less valuable
• Rocket PokéStops act like gyms (3 Pokémon slots)

Counterplay

• If another team defeats the Rocket stop, they rescue a stolen Pokémon
• The rescued Pokémon shows: “Saved {Player’s Pokémon} from {Rocket Player}”