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A '''Ruin Maniac''' (Japanese: '''いせきマニア''' ''Ruin Maniac'') is a type of [[Pokémon trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation III]] games. They are often depicted as stereotypical explorers, in Generation III as old men in safari outfits and pith helmets, and in Generation IV in a fedora and jacket, similarly to {{wp|Indiana Jones}}.
{{TrainerClassInfobox
|color={{rock color}}
|corecolor={{rock color light}}
|bordercolor={{rock color dark}}
|name=Ruin Maniac
|jpname=いせきマニア
|jptranslit=Iseki Mania
|jptrans=Ruin Maniac
|image=VSRuin Maniac BDSP.png|size=200px
|caption=VS model from {{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|intro=[[Generation III]]
|games={{5v2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald|FireRed|LeafGreen}}<br/>{{5v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}<br>{{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}<br>{{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|gender=Male
|manga=''[[PS319|Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Adventures}})</small><br>''[[DPA05|Find Munchlax!!]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Diamond and Pearl Adventure!|DP Adventure!}})</small>
}}


They can usually be seen near any archaeological sites containing rare Pokémon or events.
A '''Ruin Maniac''' (Japanese: '''いせきマニア''' ''Ruin Maniac'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that debuted in the [[Generation III]] games. They are often depicted as stereotypical explorers, shown in Generations {{gen|III}} and {{gen|VI}} as old men in safari outfits and pith helmets, generally having the appearance of an archaeologist in the field. In Generations {{gen|IV}} and {{gen|VIII}}, they are younger and wear fedoras and jackets.


They generally use {{type2|Ground}} [[Pokémon]], but the majority use {{p|Sandshrew}} and {{p|Sandslash}}.
They can usually be seen near any archaeological sites containing rare Pokémon or events. One such {{pkmn|Trainer}} in Generations IV and VIII proposes a contest between the {{player}} and himself to determine which is faster: the player catching 26 {{p|Unown}}, or the Ruin Maniac digging through the [[Maniac Tunnel]].


==Appearance==
In Generations III and VI, they use {{t|Ground}}- and {{type|Rock}} Pokémon, whereas in Generations IV and VIII, they use {{t|Steel}}- and {{type|Rock}} Pokémon. They often use {{p|Geodude}}, {{p|Bronzor}}, {{p|Sandshrew}}, and {{p|Sandslash}}.
{|
 
|+'''Ruin Maniac Sprites'''
==Gallery==
===Artwork===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color}}"
|-
|-
| [[Image:RSE_RuinManiac.png|frame|Image from [[Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire]]]] || [[Image:FL_RuinsManiac.png|frame|Image from [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]]]] || [[Image:DP_Ruin_Maniac.png|frame|Image from [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]]]
|style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}"| [[File:ORAS Ruin Maniac.png|200px]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Artwork from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|}
|}
{{Gen III trainers}}
[[Category:Trainer classes]]
[[Category:Ground-type trainers]]


[[de:Ruinenmaniac (Trainerklasse)]]
===Sprites and models===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color}}"
|-
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr RS Ruin Maniac.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Ruin Maniac.png]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Spr DP Ruin Maniac.png]]
| colspan=2 style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[File:VSRuin Maniac.png|150px]]
|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}; width:100px"| [[File:VSRuin Maniac BDSP.png|90px]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| colspan=2 | VS portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
| VS model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Hiker RSE OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Hiker FRLG OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Ruin Maniac OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[File:Ruin Maniac ORAS OD.png|100px]]
|
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background:#{{rock color light}}" | [[File:Ruin Maniac BDSP OD.png|90px]]
|- style="font-size:80%"
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}
|
| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
|}
 
==Trainer list==
===Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|ruby|sapphire}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|120|Hoenn|Chip}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|1680|3|027|Sandshrew|28|027|Sandshrew|28|028|Sandslash|28}}
{{Trainerlist/e|5|Ruin Maniac {{rt|111|Hoenn|Dusty}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|1440|1|028|Sandslash|24}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|2|1620|1|028|Sandslash|27}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|3|1800|1|028|Sandslash|30}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|4|1980|1|028|Sandslash|33}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|5|2160|1|028|Sandslash|36}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|105|Hoenn|Foster}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|1560|2|027|Sandshrew|26|028|Sandslash|26}}
{{Trainerlist/f|sapphire}}
 
:''See more: [[List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire/Ruin Maniac]]''
 
===Pokémon Emerald===
{{Trainerlist/h|1|emerald}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{DL|Trainer Hill|Unique Mode|Abraham}}<sup>INTL</sup>}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|N/A|3|235|Smeargle|1-100|235|Smeargle|1-100|235|Smeargle|1-100|notpdollar=yes}}
{{Trainerlist/e|5|Ruin Maniac {{rt|105|Hoenn|Andres}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|1500|2|027|Sandshrew|25|027|Sandshrew|25}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|2|1860|2|027|Sandshrew|31|027|Sandshrew|31}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|3|1980|3|299|Nosepass|33|027|Sandshrew|33|027|Sandshrew|33}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|4|2100|3|299|Nosepass|35|027|Sandshrew|35|027|Sandshrew|35}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|5|2220|3|299|Nosepass|37|028|Sandslash|37|028|Sandslash|37}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|111|Hoenn|Bryan}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|1320|2|027|Sandshrew|22|028|Sandslash|22}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|120|Hoenn|Chip}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|1620|3|343|Baltoy|27|027|Sandslash|27|028|Sandslash|27}}
{{Trainerlist/e|5|Ruin Maniac {{rt|111|Hoenn|Dusty}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|1380|1|028|Sandslash|23}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|2|1620|1|028|Sandslash|27}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|3|1800|1|028|Sandslash|30}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|4|1980|1|028|Sandslash|33}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|5|2160|1|028|Sandslash|36}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|105|Hoenn|Foster}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|1500|2|027|Sandshrew|25|028|Sandslash|25}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Abandoned Ship|Garrison]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|1560|1|028|Sandslash|26}}
{{Trainerlist/f|emerald}}
 
:''See more: [[List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation III/Ruin Maniac]]''
 
====Special Trainers====
Ruin Maniac Dante may randomly be recruited as an [[Apprentice]] at the {{OBP|Battle Tower|Generation III}}. Here, players may customize his team and can eventually either team up with or battle against him.
 
===Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|firered|leafgreen}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Tanoby Ruins|Benjamin]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|2304|3|074|Geodude|48|075|Graveler|48|075|Graveler|48}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Tanoby Ruins|Brandon]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|2400|1|095|Onix|50}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Ruin Valley|Foster]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|2400|1|076|Golem|50}}
{{Trainerlist/e|2|Ruin Maniac [[Ruin Valley|Larry]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|2352|2|067|Machoke|49|067|Machoke|49}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|2|2592|2|067|Machoke|54|067|Machoke|54}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Lost Cave|Lawson]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|2352|3|095|Onix|47|075|Graveler|48|105|Marowak|49}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Pattern Bush|Layton]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|2304|3|028|Sandslash|48|095|Onix|48|028|Sandslash|48}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Ruin Valley|Stanly]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=3|1|2304|3|075|Graveler|48|095|Onix|48|075|Graveler|48}}
{{Trainerlist/f|leafgreen}}
 
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|diamond|pearl}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|214|Sinnoh|Bryan}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|1104|3|408|Cranidos|24|074|Geodude|22|436|Bronzor|23}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|215|Sinnoh|Calvin}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|2208|2|436|Bronzor|21|410|Shieldon|23}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Wayward Cave|Gerald]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|816|2|074|Geodude|15|436|Bronzor|17}}
{{Trainerlist/e|3|Ruin Maniac {{rt|211|Sinnoh|Harry}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|1440|1|436|Bronzor|30}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|2|1968|1|436|Bronzor|41}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|3|2592|1|436|Bronzor|56}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|214|Sinnoh|Hunter}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|1210|1|410|Shieldon|26}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Solaceon Ruins|Karl]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|864|3|074|Geodude|16|074|Geodude|17|436|Bronzor|18}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|224|Sinnoh|Larry}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|2112|1|208|Steelix|54}}
{{Trainerlist/f|pearl}}
 
:''See more: [[List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl/Ruin Maniac]]''
 
===Pokémon Platinum===
{{Trainerlist/h|1|platinum}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|214|Sinnoh|Bryan}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|1248|2|436|Bronzor|24|408|Cranidos|26}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|215|Sinnoh|Calvin}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|1104|2|436|Bronzor|23|410|Shieldon|23}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Wayward Cave|Gerald]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|1008|2|074|Geodude|19|436|Bronzor|21}}
{{Trainerlist/e|3|Ruin Maniac {{rt|211|Sinnoh|Harry}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|1536|3|436|Bronzor|28|436|Bronzor|30|436|Bronzor|32}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|2|1968|3|436|Bronzor|44|410|Shieldon|41|408|Cranidos|41}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|3|2544|3|411|Bastiodon|50|409|Rampardos|50|437|Bronzong|53}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Solaceon Ruins|Karl]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|1104|3|074|Geodude|19|074|Geodude|21|436|Bronzor|23}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|224|Sinnoh|Larry}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|2736|1|142|Aerodactyl|57}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|214|Sinnoh|Ronald}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=4|1|1296|1|410|Shieldon|27}}
{{Trainerlist/f|platinum}}
 
:''See more: [[List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation IV/Ruin Maniac]]''
 
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|omega ruby|alpha sapphire}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|120|Hoenn|Chip}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=6|1|896|2|343|Baltoy|32|299|Nosepass|32}}
{{Trainerlist/e|5|Ruin Maniac {{rt|111|Hoenn|Dusty}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=6|1|728|2|343|Baltoy|24|028|Sandslash|26}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=6|2|756|2|343|Baltoy|27|028|Sandslash|27}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=6|3|896|2|343|Baltoy|32|028|Sandslash|32}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=6|4|1,092|2|028|Sandslash|39|344|Claydol|39}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=6|5|1,288|5|028|Sandslash|46|697|Tyrantrum|46|699|Aurorus|46|344|Claydol|46|142|Aerodactyl|46}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|105|Hoenn|Foster}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=6|1|756|1|299|Nosepass|27}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|115|Hoenn|Hayes}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=6|1|700|2|028|Sandslash|25|028|Sandslash|25}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Granite Cave|Omari]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=6|1|420|1|027|Sandshrew|15}}
{{Trainerlist/f|alpha sapphire}}
 
===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
{{Trainerlist/h|2|brilliant diamond|shining pearl}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|214|Sinnoh|Bryan}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=BDSP|1|1,380|3|408|Cranidos|24|074|Geodude|22|436|Bronzor|23}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|215|Sinnoh|Calvin}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=BDSP|1|1,380|2|436|Bronzor|21|410|Shieldon|23}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Wayward Cave|Gerald]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=BDSP|1|1,088|2|074|Geodude|15|436|Bronzor|17}}
{{Trainerlist/e|3|Ruin Maniac {{rt|211|Sinnoh|Harry}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=BDSP|1|1,680|1|436|Bronzor|30}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=BDSP|2|2,132|1|436|Bronzor|41}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=BDSP|3|2,912|1|436|Bronzor|56}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|214|Sinnoh|Hunter}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=BDSP|1|1,012|1|410|Shieldon|26}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac [[Solaceon Ruins|Karl]]}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=BDSP|1|1,152|3|074|Geodude|16|074|Geodude|17|436|Bronzor|18}}
{{Trainerlist/e|1|Ruin Maniac {{rt|224|Sinnoh|Larry}}}}
{{Trainerlist/b|game=BDSP|1|2,808|1|208|Steelix|54}}
{{Trainerlist/f|shining pearl}}
 
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
====={{MangaArc|Emerald}}=====
A Ruin Maniac named {{tt|Dusty|VIZ Media}}/{{tt|Nobuo|Chuang Yi}} is seen battling {{tc|Hex Maniac}} Valerie in the [[Battle Dome]]. While it is unknown who won, what is known is Dusty at some point lost a match, eliminating him from the tournament.
 
====={{MangaArc|Platinum}}=====
In ''[[PS421|Clobbering Claydol]]'', a Ruin Maniac was briefly seen roaming the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}} as {{adv|Looker}} rode on his jetpack.
 
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Dusty
|pkmn=Corsola
|type1=Water
|type2=Rock
|img=Dusty Corsola Valerie Sableye Rock Blast Shadow Ball.png
|epnum=PS319
|epname=Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I
|desc={{p|Corsola}} is Dusty's only known Pokémon. It was seen battling Valerie's {{p|Sableye}} in the [[Battle Dome]].
 
Corsola's only known move is {{m|Rock Blast}}.}}
 
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Ruin Maniac
|pkmn=Onix
|type1=Rock
|type2=Ground
|img=Ruin Maniac Onix Adventures.png
|img_size=100px
|epnum=PS421
|epname=Clobbering Claydol
|desc={{p|Onix}} was briefly seen with its Trainer at the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|IV}}.
 
None of Onix's moves are known.}}
 
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
In ''[[DPA05|Find Munchlax!!]]'', a Ruin Maniac is one of the three Trainers searching for {{p|Munchlax}}. He uses his "ruin excavation skills" to scatter bait and dig a trap.
 
==Trivia==
* The three Ruin Maniacs in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} are found near each of the caves where the [[legendary giants]] are encountered.
* In [[Pokémon GO]], "Ruin Maniac" is the name of an achievement {{GO|medal}} awarded for catching at least 10 {{type|Ground}} Pokémon.
 
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{rock color light}}|bordercolor={{rock color}}
|zh_yue=遺跡迷 ''{{tt|Wàihjīk Màih|Ruin Maniac}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}
|zh_cmn=遺跡迷 / 遗迹迷 ''{{tt|Yíjī Mí / Yíjì Mí|Ruin Maniac}}'' {{tt|*|Games}}<br>遺跡狂 ''{{tt|Yíjī Kuáng|Ruin Maniac}}'' {{tt|*|Pre-Gen VII Media}}
|fr=Ruinophile{{tt|*|Generation VIII onwards}}<br>Ruinemaniac{{tt|*|Prior to Generation VIII}}
|de=Ruinenmaniac
|id=Maniak Peninggalan Kuno
|it=Scoprirovine
|ko=유적마니아 ''Yujeok Mania''
|pt_br=Maníaco da Ruína
|es=Ruinamaníaco
|vi=Kẻ cuồng di tích
}}
 
{{TrainerNav|Rock|sevii=yes|johto=yes|hoenn=yes|sinnoh=yes}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice|tc}}
 
[[Category:Ground-type Trainers]]
[[Category:Pokémon DP Adventure characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]
[[Category:Archeologists]]
 
[[de:Ruinenmaniac]]
[[es:Ruinamaníaco]]
[[fr:Ruinophile]]
[[it:Scoprirovine]]
[[ja:いせきマニア]]
[[ja:いせきマニア]]
[[zh:遗迹迷]]

Latest revision as of 05:32, 15 September 2024

Ruin Maniac
いせきマニア Ruin Maniac
VSRuin Maniac BDSP.png
VS model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Other names
Introduced in Generation III
Appears in Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, and LeafGreen
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, and SoulSilver
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Gender Male
Counterpart {{{counterpart}}}
Notable members {{{members}}}
Animated debut
TCG debut [[(TCG)|]]
TCG card {{{card}}}
Manga debut Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I (Adventures)
Find Munchlax!! (DP Adventure!)

A Ruin Maniac (Japanese: いせきマニア Ruin Maniac) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that debuted in the Generation III games. They are often depicted as stereotypical explorers, shown in Generations III and VI as old men in safari outfits and pith helmets, generally having the appearance of an archaeologist in the field. In Generations IV and VIII, they are younger and wear fedoras and jackets.

They can usually be seen near any archaeological sites containing rare Pokémon or events. One such Trainer in Generations IV and VIII proposes a contest between the player and himself to determine which is faster: the player catching 26 Unown, or the Ruin Maniac digging through the Maniac Tunnel.

In Generations III and VI, they use Ground- and Rock-type Pokémon, whereas in Generations IV and VIII, they use Steel- and Rock-type Pokémon. They often use Geodude, Bronzor, Sandshrew, and Sandslash.

Gallery

Artwork

ORAS Ruin Maniac.png
Artwork from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Sprites and models

Spr RS Ruin Maniac.png Spr FRLG Ruin Maniac.png Spr DP Ruin Maniac.png VSRuin Maniac.png VSRuin Maniac BDSP.png
Sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald 		Sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Sprite from
Generation IV 		VS portrait from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire 		VS model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Hiker RSE OD.png Hiker FRLG OD.png Ruin Maniac OD.png Ruin Maniac ORAS OD.png Ruin Maniac BDSP OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald 		Overworld sprite from
FireRed and LeafGreen 		Overworld sprite from
Generation IV 		Overworld model from
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire 		Overworld model from
Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Trainer list

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire/Ruin Maniac

Pokémon Emerald


See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation III/Ruin Maniac

Special Trainers

Ruin Maniac Dante may randomly be recruited as an Apprentice at the Battle Tower. Here, players may customize his team and can eventually either team up with or battle against him.

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen


Pokémon Diamond and Pearl


See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl/Ruin Maniac

Pokémon Platinum


See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation IV/Ruin Maniac

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire


Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl


In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Emerald arc

A Ruin Maniac named Dusty/Nobuo is seen battling Hex Maniac Valerie in the Battle Dome. While it is unknown who won, what is known is Dusty at some point lost a match, eliminating him from the tournament.

Platinum arc

In Clobbering Claydol, a Ruin Maniac was briefly seen roaming the Battle Frontier as Looker rode on his jetpack.

Pokémon

Corsola
Dusty's Corsola

Corsola is Dusty's only known Pokémon. It was seen battling Valerie's Sableye in the Battle Dome.

Corsola's only known move is Rock Blast.

Onix
Ruin Maniac's Onix

Onix was briefly seen with its Trainer at the Battle Frontier.

None of Onix's moves are known.

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!

In Find Munchlax!!, a Ruin Maniac is one of the three Trainers searching for Munchlax. He uses his "ruin excavation skills" to scatter bait and dig a trap.

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 遺跡迷 Wàihjīk Màih *
Mandarin 遺跡迷 / 遗迹迷 Yíjī Mí / Yíjì Mí *
遺跡狂 Yíjī Kuáng *
France Flag.png French Ruinophile*
Ruinemaniac*
Germany Flag.png German Ruinenmaniac
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Maniak Peninggalan Kuno
Italy Flag.png Italian Scoprirovine
South Korea Flag.png Korean 유적마니아 Yujeok Mania
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Maníaco da Ruína
Spain Flag.png Spanish Ruinamaníaco
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Kẻ cuồng di tích
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