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[[File:Masked Marauder Dark Ball.png|right|thumb|250px|The Iron-Masked Marauder, from ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]'']]
{{move|Pokémon hunter}}
A '''Pokémon poacher''' is someone who captures [[wild Pokémon]], sometimes many of the same species at a time, to sell for profit. These people are sometimes referred to as '''Pokémon hunters''', and are known for having exceptionally powerful Pokémon.  
{{samename|the minor antagonist from [[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]|Pokémon poacher (M04)}} ''For other people who hunt Pokémon, see [[Pokémon hunter]].''
[[File:Masked Marauder Dark Ball.png|thumb|250px|The Iron-Masked Marauder, from ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'']]
A '''Pokémon poacher''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンハンター''' ''Pokémon hunter'') is a [[Human|person]] who captures [[wild Pokémon]], sometimes many of the same {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} at a time, to sell for profit. These people are also referred to as '''Pokémon hunters''', and are known for having exceptionally powerful Pokémon.


Poachers have appeared in a number of episodes as well as {{pkmn|movie}}s. [[Team Rocket]] was the first major organization to steal Pokémon for profit. The first major hunter was also a member of the said team: the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], the main villain of ''[[M04|Celebi: Voice of the Forest]]''. Using a unique [[Poké Ball]] known as the [[Dark Ball]], he attempted to capture {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}. Another poacher also appeared briefly at the beginning of the film.  
==In the anime==
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[[File:J anime.png|thumb|250px|[[J|Pokémon Hunter J]]]]
Poachers have appeared in a number of episodes as well as {{pkmn|movie}}s. [[Team Rocket]] was the first major organization to steal Pokémon for profit. The first major hunter to appear in a movie was also a member of said team: the [[Iron-Masked Marauder]], the main villain of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]''. Using a unique [[Poké Ball]] known as the [[Dark Ball]], he attempted to capture {{OBP|Celebi|M04}}. Another poacher also appeared briefly at the beginning of the film.


[[File:Hunter J.png|left|220px|thumb|[[J|Pokémon Hunter J]]]]
[[J]] was the first recurring poacher. She traveled through the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] with her {{TP|J|henchmen}}, stealing Pokémon on behalf of her clients, who often gave large sums of money in exchange. Like the Iron-Masked Marauder, she often used sinister {{DL|J|gadgets}} to achieve her goals.


A group of poachers, the [[Pokémon Poacher Brothers]], appeared in a memory of [[Ash's Larvitar]] in ''[[EP263|Address Unown]]''.
Pokémon hunters tend to be far more dangerous than other villains in the series as they typically have no qualms about having their Pokémon attack humans directly or using [[Weaponry in the Pokémon world|guns]] to attack their target. This is most often shown by [[J]], who in ''Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2'' seemed to be trying to kill Ash repeatedly, and Rico who also had his Pokémon attack Jessie and James.
They had stolen the Pokémon when it was still in its [[Egg]] and had also severely wounded its mother. They appeared in person in ''[[EP264|Mother of all Battles]]''.  


[[J]] was the first recurring poacher. She travelled the [[Sinnoh]] region with her {{TP|J|henchmen}}, stealing Pokémon on behalf of her clients, who often gave large sums of money in exchange. She first appeared in ''[[DP020|Mutiny in the Bounty]]'', and was featured again in ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting]]'', ''[[DP071|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Parts One]] [[DP072|and Two]]'', ''[[DP129|Pillars of Friendship]]'', ''[[DP150|Unlocking the Red Chain of Events]]'' and ''[[DP151|The Needs of Three]]''. Like the Iron-Masked Marauder, she often used sinister {{DL|J|gadgets}} to achieve her goals.
===Notable poachers===
:''See also: {{cat|Pokémon poachers|List of Pokémon poachers}}''
* [[Dirk]]
* [[Iron-Masked Marauder]]
* [[J]]
* [[Rico]]


Other poachers have also played minor roles with some appearing as a [[Character of the day]]. These include:
==In the manga==
* [[Rico]], a poacher from the [[Hoenn]] region who appeared in ''[[AG006|A Poached Ego!]]'' attempted to steal a group of {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Ekans}} and {{p|Koffing}}, but was later arrested by [[Officer Jenny]].
[[File:Bird Keeper Adventures.png|thumb|150px|A hunter in Pokémon Adventures]]
* Another Pokémon {{OBP|poacher|Sinnoh}} appeared in ''[[DP116|The Drifting Snorunt!]]'' where he attempted to steal a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Snorunt}}.  
===Pokémon Adventures===
* The [[Proprietor]] is a recurring character who used to be a poacher when [[Volkner]] and {{EF|Flint}} were young. He appeared in ''[[DP165|Flint Sparks the Fire!]]'' and ''[[DP166|The Fleeing Tower of Sunyshore!]]''.
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
* [[Rizzo]], a Pokémon hunter from [[Unova]] appeared in ''[[BW078|Guarding the Guardian of the Mountain!]]'' where he was hunting down a {{p|Volcarona}}.
A Pokémon poacher who was also a [[Bird Keeper]] appeared in ''[[PS137|Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1)]]'', later arrested by [[Falkner]] for trespassing a protected zone and rampant hunting of Pokémon.
* Two Poachers appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]''.
{{-}}
* [[Danku]] appears in [[SS026]].
 
===In the movie adaptations===
A Pokémon poacher appeared in ''{{ma|Celebi: a Timeless Encounter}}''.
{{sectionstub}}
 
====In the Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us: Zeraora's Story manga====
{{main|Pokémon hunters (M21)}}
A trio of Pokémon hunters served as antagonists in [[Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us: Zeraora's Story]].


Pokémon Hunters tend to be far more dangerous than other villains in the series as they typically have no qualms about having their Pokémon attack humans directly or using guns (in the case of the [[Pokémon Poacher Brothers]] or [[Rico]], who used an {{wp|FN P90}} model gun) to attack their prey. This is most often shown by [[J]], who in ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! (Part 2)]]'' seemed to be trying to kill Ash repeatedly, and Rico who also had his Pokémon attack Jessie and James.
=====Pokémon=====
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|-
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon poacher|Scyther|123Scyther.png|bug|flying|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Pokémon poacher|Houndoom|229Houndoom.png|dark|fire|link=no}}
|}
{{-}}
{{-}}


===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===
[[File:Pokémon hunter PMRS.png|thumb|200px|A hunter in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
{{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and his Pokémon encountered a hunter in ''[[PMRS32|A Visitor From Outer Space?!]]''.
{{sectionstub}}
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|width=74
|trainer=Pokémon hunter
|pkmn=Swampert
|type1=Water
|type2=Ground
|img=Swampert Water Gun PMRS.png
|epnum=PMRS32
|epname=A Visitor From Outer Space?!
|desc={{p|Swampert}} is the hunter's only known Pokémon.
Swampert's known moves are {{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Water Gun}}.}}


{{-}}
==In other languages==
{{Langtable|color={{black color light}}|bordercolor={{black color}}
|zh_yue=小精靈獵人 ''{{tt|Síujīnglìhng Lihpyàhn|Pokémon Hunter}}''
|zh_cmn=宝可梦猎人 ''{{tt|Pokémon Lièrén|Pokémon Hunter}}'' {{tt|*|Mainland China}}<br>神奇寶貝獵人 ''{{tt|Shénqí Bǎobèi Lièrén|Pokémon Hunter}}'' {{tt|*|Taiwan}}
|es=Cazador Pokémon
|fi=Pokémon-salametsästäjä
|fr_eu=Chasseuse de Pokémon
|it=Bracconiere Pokémon
|no=Pokémon jeger
|pl=Kłusownik Pokémonów
|pt_br=Caçador de Pokémon ([[M19]])<br>Caçador Pokémon
|sv=Pokémon jägare<br>Pokémontjuvskytt{{tt|*|EP002}}
|th=โปเกมอนฮันเตอร์ ''Pokémon hunter''
|ru=Охотник за покемонами ''Ohotnik za pokemonami''
}}
 
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Latest revision as of 16:04, 12 January 2024

018Pidgeot.png It has been suggested that this article be moved to Pokémon hunter.
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If you were looking for the the minor antagonist from Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, see Pokémon poacher (M04). For other people who hunt Pokémon, see Pokémon hunter.
The Iron-Masked Marauder, from Celebi: The Voice of the Forest

A Pokémon poacher (Japanese: ポケモンハンター Pokémon hunter) is a person who captures wild Pokémon, sometimes many of the same Pokémon at a time, to sell for profit. These people are also referred to as Pokémon hunters, and are known for having exceptionally powerful Pokémon.

In the anime

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Please check the content of this section and update it as required.
Pokémon Hunter J

Poachers have appeared in a number of episodes as well as movies. Team Rocket was the first major organization to steal Pokémon for profit. The first major hunter to appear in a movie was also a member of said team: the Iron-Masked Marauder, the main villain of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest. Using a unique Poké Ball known as the Dark Ball, he attempted to capture Celebi. Another poacher also appeared briefly at the beginning of the film.

J was the first recurring poacher. She traveled through the Sinnoh region with her henchmen, stealing Pokémon on behalf of her clients, who often gave large sums of money in exchange. Like the Iron-Masked Marauder, she often used sinister gadgets to achieve her goals.

Pokémon hunters tend to be far more dangerous than other villains in the series as they typically have no qualms about having their Pokémon attack humans directly or using guns to attack their target. This is most often shown by J, who in Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2 seemed to be trying to kill Ash repeatedly, and Rico who also had his Pokémon attack Jessie and James.

Notable poachers

See also: List of Pokémon poachers

In the manga

A hunter in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

A Pokémon poacher who was also a Bird Keeper appeared in Really Raikou & Entirely Entei (Part 1), later arrested by Falkner for trespassing a protected zone and rampant hunting of Pokémon.

In the movie adaptations

A Pokémon poacher appeared in Celebi: a Timeless Encounter.

In the Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us: Zeraora's Story manga

Main article: Pokémon hunters (M21)

A trio of Pokémon hunters served as antagonists in Pokémon the Movie: The Power of Us: Zeraora's Story.

Pokémon
123Scyther.png
Scyther 		229Houndoom.png
Houndoom


In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga

A hunter in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Red and his Pokémon encountered a hunter in A Visitor From Outer Space?!.

Pokémon

Pokémon hunter's Swampert
Swampert
Swampert is the hunter's only known Pokémon.

Swampert's known moves are Brick Break, Tackle, and Water Gun.

Debut A Visitor From Outer Space?!

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 小精靈獵人 Síujīnglìhng Lihpyàhn
Mandarin 宝可梦猎人 Pokémon Lièrén *
神奇寶貝獵人 Shénqí Bǎobèi Lièrén *
Finland Flag.png Finnish Pokémon-salametsästäjä
France Flag.png European French Chasseuse de Pokémon
Italy Flag.png Italian Bracconiere Pokémon
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Pokémon jeger
Poland Flag.png Polish Kłusownik Pokémonów
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Caçador de Pokémon (M19)
Caçador Pokémon
Russia Flag.png Russian Охотник за покемонами Ohotnik za pokemonami
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cazador Pokémon
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Pokémon jägare
Pokémontjuvskytt*
Thailand Flag.png Thai โปเกมอนฮันเตอร์ Pokémon hunter


Anime-exclusive Trainer classes
Connoisseur • Master • Performer • Poacher • Stylist • Supreme Gym Leader • Watcher


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