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[[File:Masked Marauder Dark Ball.png|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.
{{incomplete|needs=missing several [[Pokémon hunter]]s}}
==In the anime==
{{samename|the minor antagonist from [[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]|Pokémon poacher (M04)}} ''For other people who hunt Pokémon, see [[Pokémon hunter]].''
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.  
[[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.


[[File:Hunter J.png|left|220px|thumb|[[J|Pokémon Hunter J]]]]
==In animation==
===''Pokémon the Series''===
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[[File:J anime.png|thumb|250px|[[J|Pokémon Hunter J]]]]
Poachers have appeared in a number of {{pkmn|animated series}} episodes, as well as in the {{pkmn|movie}}s. [[Team Rocket]] was the first major organization shown 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.


A group of poachers, the [[Pokémon Poacher Brothers]], appeared in a memory of [[Ash's Larvitar]] in ''[[EP263|Address Unown]]''. They had stolen the Pokémon when it was still in its {{pkmn|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 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.


[[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.
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 ''[[DP072|Pokémon Ranger and the Kidnapped Riolu! Part 2]]'' seemed to try to kill Ash repeatedly, and Rico, who also had his Pokémon attack [[Jessie]] and [[James]].


Other poachers have also played minor roles with some appearing as a [[Character of the day]]. These include:
====Notable poachers====
* [[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]].
:''See also: {{cat|Pokémon poachers|List of Pokémon poachers}}''
* Another Pokémon {{OBP|poacher|Sinnoh}} appeared in ''[[DP116|The Drifting Snorunt!]]'' where he attempted to steal a {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Snorunt}}.
* [[Dirk]]
* 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!]]''.
* [[Iron-Masked Marauder]]
* [[Rizzo]], a Pokémon hunter from [[Unova]] appeared in ''[[BW078|Guarding the Guardian of the Mountain!]]'' where he was hunting down a {{p|Volcarona}}.
* [[J]]
* Two Poachers appeared in a flashback in ''[[BW127|The Island of Illusions!]]''.
* [[Rico]]
* [[Dirk]], a Pokémon hunter hired to recapture {{OBP|Mewtwo|Best Wishes series}}, appeared in ''[[SS026|Mewtwo — Prologue to Awakening]]''.
* [[Dolan]]
* [[Daz]], a Pokémon poacher from [[Kalos]], appeared in ''[[XY012|To Catch a Pokémon Monster!]]'' where he was hunting [[wild]] {{p|Scatterbug}} and {{p|Spewpa}}. Unlike the others, he was referred to as a "Pokémon Merchant," due to his capturing of the Scatterbug and Spewpa to sell on the Internet instead of being hired to capture a specific Pokémon by a client.


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.
==In the manga==
[[File:Bird Keeper Adventures.png|thumb|150px|A hunter in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
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.
 
===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=====
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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 manga==
[[File:Pokémon hunter PMRS.png|thumb|A hunter in the manga]]
===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===
===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?!]]''.
{{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and his Pokémon encountered a hunter in ''[[PMRS32|A Visitor From Outer Space?!]]''.
 
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====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
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Swampert's known moves are {{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
Swampert's known moves are {{m|Brick Break}}, {{m|Tackle}}, and {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
{{-}}
 
==In other languages==
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|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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[[Category:Anime Trainer classes]]
[[Category:Animated series Trainer classes]]
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[[Category:Pokémon poachers|*]]


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[[it:Bracconiere Pokémon]]
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[[zh:寶可夢獵人]]

Latest revision as of 19:38, 23 October 2024

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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 animation

Pokémon the Series

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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 animated series episodes, as well as in the movies. Team Rocket was the first major organization shown 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 try 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

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

Swampert
Pokémon hunter's Swampert

Swampert is the hunter's only known Pokémon.

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

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

Related articles


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