Fisherman

A Fisher or Fisherman (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. They were known as Fishers in Generation II but other than that they are known as Fishermen.

In the Japanese versions of the game, they are depicted as smoking, as fishermen smoking is a common stereotype in Japan. In the American versions, however, the cigarette has been removed, presumably because the Pokémon franchise also targets a younger audience in America.

They specialize in Water-type Pokémon that can be caught via fishing.

Appearance

Fisherman Sprites

Image from Pokémon Red and Blue

Image from Pokémon Gold and Silver (Japanese version)

Image from Pokémon Gold and Silver (American version)

Image from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

Image from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Image from Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

Trainer List

Pokémon Gold/Silver/Crystal

Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald

Pokémon FireRed/LeafGreen

Name	Pokémon	Location	Winnings
Fisherman Andrew	lv.24 Magikarp, lv.24 Magikarp
Fisherman Barny	Lv.17 Tentacool Lv.17 Staryu Lv.17 Shellder	S.S. Anne	612
Fisherman Chip	lv.24 Tentacool, lv.24 Goldeen
Fisherman Claude	lv.31 Shellder, lv.31 Cloyster
Fisherman Dale	Lv.17 Goldeen Lv.17 Tentacool Lv.17 Goldeen	S.S. Anne	612
Fisherman Elliot	lv.21 Poliwag, lv.21 Shellder, lv.21 Goldeen, lv21 Horsea lv.28 Poliwhirl, lv.28 Cloyster, lv.28 Seaking, lv.28 Seadra
Fisherman Hank	lv.27 Goldeen
Fisherman Ned	lv.22 Goldeen, lv.22 Poliwag, lv.22 Goldeen
Fisherman Nolan	lv.33 Seaking, lv.33 Goldeen
Fisherman Ronald	lv.28 Seaking, lv.28 Goldeen, lv.28 Seaking, lv.28 Seaking
Fisherman Tommy	lv.33 Goldeen, lv.22 Goldeen, lv.35 Seaking, lv.35 Seaking, lv.35 Seaking
Fisherman Tylor	lv.49 Qwilfish, lv.49 Qwilfish
Fisherman Wade	lv.27 Magikarp, lv.27 Magikarp, lv.27 Magikarp, lv.27 Magikarp, lv.27 Magikarp, lv.27 Magikarp lv.47 Magikarp, lv.47 Magikarp, lv.47 Magikarp, lv.47 Magikarp, lv.47 Magikarp, lv.47 Magikarp

Pokémon Diamond/Pearl

In the anime

An old fisherman appears in If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!.

In the manga

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

Pokémon

Previously owned

Doduo

In the TCG

A Fisherman character appears on its own titular card in the Skyridge expansion of the TCG.

In other languages

• French: Pecheur
• German: Angler
• Italian: Pescatore
• Korean: 낚시꾼 (Naksikkun)
• Spanish: Pescador

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