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A '''Fisherman''' or '''Fisher''' (Japanese: '''つりびと''' ''Fisherman'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] games. They are middle-aged men with rods, reels, and fishing gear. There is normally a [[Poké Ball]] attached to the end of the line. The class was named Fisher in [[Generation II]], but otherwise is named Fisherman.


In Japanese {{3v|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, they are depicted smoking, as fishermen smoking is a common stereotype in Japan; however, the cigarette was removed in international releases.
A '''Fisherman''' or '''Fisher'''{{sup/2|GSC}} (Japanese: '''つりびと''' ''Fisherman'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] games. They are middle-aged men with rods, reels, and fishing gear. There is normally a [[Poké Ball]] attached to the end of the line. The class was named Fisher in [[Generation II]], but otherwise is named Fisherman.
 
In Japanese {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, they are depicted smoking, as fishermen smoking is a common stereotype in Japan; however, the cigarette was removed in international releases.


They specialize in {{type|Water}} Pokémon that can be caught via [[fishing]]. At least once in every core-series game, there is a Fisherman who will fight the player with a full team made up entirely of {{p|Magikarp}}.
They specialize in {{type|Water}} Pokémon that can be caught via [[fishing]]. At least once in every core-series game, there is a Fisherman who will fight the player with a full team made up entirely of {{p|Magikarp}}.
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Revision as of 23:04, 6 October 2015

Fisherman
つりびと Fisherman
ORAS Fisherman.png
Art from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Other names Fisher (Generation II)
Introduced in Generation I
Appears in Red, Blue, and Yellow
Gold, Silver, and Crystal
Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver
Black, White, Black 2, and White 2
X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire
Stadium
Stadium 2
Gender Male
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members Wilton
Anime debut EP162|Type Casting
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card Fisherman
Manga debut Just a Spearow Carrier (Adventures)
The Legendary Pokémon, Captured (DP Adventure!)

A Fisherman or FisherGSC (Japanese: つりびと Fisherman) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. They are middle-aged men with rods, reels, and fishing gear. There is normally a Poké Ball attached to the end of the line. The class was named Fisher in Generation II, but otherwise is named Fisherman.

In Japanese Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, they are depicted smoking, as fishermen smoking is a common stereotype in Japan; however, the cigarette was removed in international releases.

They specialize in Water-type Pokémon that can be caught via fishing. At least once in every core-series game, there is a Fisherman who will fight the player with a full team made up entirely of Magikarp.

Appearance

Spr RG Fisherman.png Spr GS Fisher JP.png Spr GS Fisher.png Spr RS Fisherman.png Spr FRLG Fisherman.png Spr DP Fisherman.png
Sprite from
Generation I
Fisher sprite from
Gold and Silver (JP)
Fisher sprite from
Generation II
Sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Sprite from
Generation IV
Fisherman I OD.png Fisher OD.png Fisherman RSE OD.png Fisherman FRLG OD.png Fisherman IV OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation I
Fisher overworld sprite from
Generation II
Overworld sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen
Overworld sprite from
Generation IV
Spr BW Fisherman.png Spr B2W2 Fisherman.png VSFisherman.png VSFisherman ORAS.png
Sprite from
Black and White
Sprite from
Black 2 and White 2
VS sprite from
X and Y
VS sprite from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Fisherman OD.png SJP Fisher.png File:S2 Fisher.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation V
Fisher portrait from
Stadium
Portrait from
Stadium 2

Artwork

Gold Silver Fisher.png XY Fisherman.png
Official Ken Sugimori artwork
for Gold and Silver
Official artwork
for X and Y

Trainer list

Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow


Pokémon Gold and Silver


Pokémon Crystal


Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire


Pokémon Emerald


Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


Pokémon Platinum


Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver


Pokémon Black and White


Pokémon Black 2 and White 2


Pokémon X and Y


Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire


Pokémon Stadium


Pokémon Stadium 2


In the anime

A Fisherman in the anime

An old fisherman appeared in Type Casting as Marie's grandfather. Another Fisherman appeared in If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!.

In the manga

Wilton in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Wilton, Yellow's uncle, is a Fisherman. He taught her how to fish and gave her a Doduo for transportation.

Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc

Amber returns to the Team Aqua Hideout in the garb of a Fisherman. He muses himself about why he keeps doing this despite Team Aqua's previous defeat, but is startled at the sudden appearance of his former teammates, Shelly and Matt. At first, he is overjoyed, but quickly realizes that they are illusions created by heat when he begins sweating. After attacking the illusions and making them disappear, Amber is approached by Blaise, who proposes that the both of them team up together.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga

A Fisherman makes a cameo in The Legendary Pokémon Captured fishing in a lake. Hareta passes by him on Roark's old bicycle.

In the TCG

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Fisherman in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Related cards
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Fisherman Su Skyridge Uncommon 125/144 Mysterious Mountains Uncommon 079/088
HeartGold & SoulSilver Uncommon 92/123 SoulSilver Collection Uncommon 067/070
 


Artwork

Artwork from the TCG:

Fisherman.png
Artwork by Kanako Eo for the
Trading Card Game

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 釣客 Diàokè
France Flag.png French Pêcheur
Germany Flag.png German Angler
Italy Flag.png Italian Pescatore
South Korea Flag.png Korean 낚시꾼 Naksikkun
Spain Flag.png Spanish Pescador



Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Kanto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*Bug CatcherBurglarCamper*ChampionGSCFRLGHGSSPE
ChannelerElite FourGSCFRLGHGSSPEEngineerFishermanGamer*GentlemanGym Leader*GSCFRLGHGSSPE
HikerJugglerLassPicnicker*Poké Maniac*Pokémon Trainer*GSCPEPsychicRivalFRLGRockerRoughneck*
SailorScientistSuper NerdSwimmerTamerTeam Rocket Boss*FRLGHGSSPETeam Rocket Grunt*Youngster
BoarderHGSSDouble TeamHGSSFirebreatherGSCHGSSGuitaristGSCHGSSMediumGSCHGSS
PokéfanGSCHGSSSchool Kid*GSCHGSSSkierHGSSTeacherGSCHGSSTwinsGSCFRLGHGSS
Cool CoupleFRLGCrush KinFRLGSis and BroFRLGYoung CoupleFRLGHGSS
Coach TrainerPEKarate MasterPEPunk GuyPETeam RocketPETeam Rocket AdminPE
Master TrainersPE
Unused Trainer class:
ChiefRGBY
Sevii Islands Aroma LadyBikerBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCamperCool CoupleCooltrainerCrush Girl
Crush KinCue BallFishermanGentlemanHikerJugglerLadyLassPainterPicnickerPokéManiac
PKMN BreederPKMN RangerPsychicRuin ManiacScientistSis and BroSwimmerTamer
Team Rocket AdminTeam Rocket GruntTwinsTuberYoung CoupleYoungster
Trainer Tower only:
BeautyBurglarEngineerRockerSailorSuper Nerd
Johto Ace Trainer*BeautyBikerBird KeeperBlack Belt*BoarderBug CatcherBurglarCamper
ChampionExecutive*FirebreatherFisherman*GentlemanGuitaristHikerJugglerKimono GirlLass
LeaderMediumPicnickerPokéfanPoké Maniac*PKMN TrainerPoliceman*PsychicRivalHGSSSage
SailorSchool Kid*ScientistSkierSuper NerdSwimmerTeacherTeam Rocket Grunt*TwinsYoungster
Mystery Man*CHGSSDouble TeamHGSSElderHGSSPasserbyHGSSYoung CoupleHGSS
Battle Frontier only:HGSS

Aroma LadyArtistBattle GirlCameramanClownCollectorCowgirlCyclistDragon TamerIdol
JoggerLadyNinja BoyParasol LadyPIPoké KidPKMN BreederPKMN RangerRancherReporter
Rich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSocialiteTuberVeteranWaiterWaitressWorker
Arcade StarCastle ValetFactory HeadHall MatronTower Tycoon

Hoenn Ace Trainer*Aqua AdminSEASAqua LeaderSEASAroma LadyBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack Belt
Bug CatcherBug ManiacCamperChampionCollectorDragon TamerElite FourExpertFisherman
GentlemanGuitaristHex ManiacHikerInterviewers*KindlerLadyLassLeaderMagma AdminREOR
Magma LeaderREORNinja BoyOld CoupleParasol LadyPicnickerPoké Fan*Poké Maniac*Pokémon Breeder*
Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*PsychicRich BoyRuin ManiacSailorSchoolkid*Sis & Bro*Swimmer
Team Aqua GruntSEASTeam Magma GruntREORTeammates*TriathleteTuberTwinsWinstrateYoung CoupleYoungster
Ace DuoORASBrains & BrawnORASBackpackerORASDelinquentORASFairy Tale GirlORASFare PrinceORAS
Free DiverORASLeadersORASLorekeeperORASMysterious SistersORASProprietorORASRotation GirlORAS
Scuba DiverORASSecret Base ExpertORASSecret Base TrainerORASSootopolitanORASStreet ThugORAS
Battle Frontier only:E
Arena TycoonDome AceFactory HeadPalace MavenPike QueenPyramid KingSalon Maiden
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:ORAS
ArtistBattle ChatelaineButlerChefFurisode GirlGarçonGardenerMadameMaidMonsieurOwnerPreschooler
Punk GirlPunk GuyRising StarRoller SkaterSchoolboySchoolgirlScientistTouristVeteranWaitressWorker
Sinnoh Ace TrainerAroma LadyArtistBattle GirlBeautyBird KeeperBlack BeltBug CatcherCameramanCamperChampion
ClownCollectorCommanderCowgirlCyclistDouble TeamDragon TamerElite FourFisher*GentlemanGuitarist
Gym Leader*HikerIdolInterviewersJoggerLadyLassMadame*Ninja BoyParasol LadyPicnickerPIPoké Fan*
Poké KidPokémon Breeder*Pokémon Ranger*Pokémon Trainer*Police Officer*PsychicRancherRanchers*
ReporterRich BoyRoughneckRuin ManiacSailorSchool KidScientistSkierSwimmerTeam Galactic Boss*
Team Galactic Grunt*Tower TycoonTuberTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoung CoupleYoungster
Arcade StarPtCastle ValetPtFactory HeadPtHall MatronPtMaidPtGAME FREAK'sBDSP
Unova Ace TrainerArtistBackersBackpackerBakerBattle GirlBikerBlack BeltChampionClerk
CyclistDancerDepot AgentDoctorElite FourFishermanGAME FREAKGentlemanGym Leader*
HarlequinHikerHooligansHoopsterInfielderJanitorLadyLassLinebackerMaidMotorcyclistMusician
NurseNursery AideParasol LadyPilotPokéfanPKMN BreederPKMN RangerPokémon Trainer*Policeman
PreschoolerPsychicRich BoyRoughneckSchool KidScientistSmasherSocialiteStrikerSubway Boss
SwimmerTeam PlasmaTeam Plasma GruntThe RichesBWTwinsVeteranWaiterWaitressWorkerYoungster
BeautyB2W2Boss TrainerB2W2GuitaristB2W2
Pokéstar Studios only:B2W2
A-list ActorActorActressBig StarCelebrityChic ActressChild StarComedian
Fine ActorMovie StarNew ActressStar ActorSuit ActorUnique StarVeteran Star
Pokémon World Tournament only:B2W2
Junior RepresentativeMaster RepresentativeSenior Representative
World ChampionWorld FinalistWorld Runner-up
Blueberry Academy only:SV
BB League ChampionBB League Elite FourBlueberry Academy Director
DirectorInstructorLeague ClubStudentTop Champion
Kalos Ace DuoAce TrainerArtistArtist FamilyBackpackerBattle GirlBeautyBlack BeltBrains & Brawn
ButlerChampionChefDriverElite FourFairy Tale GirlFishermanFurisode GirlGarçonGardener
Hex ManiacHikerHoneymoonersLassLeaderLumiose Gang MemberMysterious SistersOwner
Poké FanPoké Fan FamilyPokémon BreederPokémon ProfessorPokémon RangerPokémon Trainer
PreschoolerPsychicPunk CouplePunk GirlPunk GuyRangersRising StarRoller Skater
SchoolboySchoolgirlScientistSky TrainerSuccessorSuspicious ChildSuspicious Lady
Suspicious WomanSwimmerTeam FlareTeam Flare AdminTeam Flare BossTeam Flare Grunt
TouristTwinsVeteranWaitressWorkerYoungster
Battle Chateau ranks:
By male: BaronViscountEarlMarquisDukeGrand Duke
By female: BaronessViscountessCountessMarchionessDuchessGrand Duchess
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:
Battle ChatelaineLadyMadameMaidMonsieurRich Boy
Unused Trainer classes:
Ace SurferSwimmers
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