Island Protection Squad

The Island Protection Squad (IPS) were the main villainous team of the Caracara region.

During the events of Blossom of the Soul, they have been disbanded for about ten years, thanks to the efforts of a group of Trainers, effectively making the Caracara region the only known region in the timeline with no villainous team.

They are directly responsible for the complete destruction of Nightshade Island and Privet Village.

They are also responsible for forming an artificial snowy biome over Frost Island, allowing for Ice-type Pokémon to live on the island, to slow the effects of the warming region.

Trivia

 * The Island Protection Squad is based on the real-life United States Environmental Protection Agency.