Fisherman (Trainer class)

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 usually 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 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 and Generation II, but otherwise is named Fisherman.

In the Japanese version of, they are depicted smoking, as fishermen smoking is a common stereotype in Japan. The cigarette was removed in international releases.

They specialize in Pokémon that can be caught via fishing. At least once in every core-series game prior to, there is a Fisherman who will fight the player with a full team made up entirely of. In Generation VII, they keep their Pokémon in s.

In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Fishermen will award three Poké Balls along with prize money upon being defeated.

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

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Pokémon Emerald

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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

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Pokémon Platinum

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Pokémon Black and White

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In the anime
An old fisherman appeared in Type Casting as Marie's grandfather.

A self-proclaimed "Fishing God" named Sullivan appeared in Whiscash and Ash, where he was hunting for a  nicknamed "Nero".

A fisherman appeared in Buizel Your Way Out Of This!, where his had been knocked out by a.

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

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Wilton, 's uncle, is a Fisherman. He taught her how to fish and gave her a for transportation.

A Fisherman was seen amongst the many people visiting the in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down.

A Fisherman appeared walking by the fountain in Santalune City in Kangaskhan...Kangascan't.

In Omega Alpha Adventure 5, it was revealed that after the defeat of Team Aqua, ex- became a Fisherman.

In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga
A Fisherman made a cameo in The Legendary Pokémon Captured, fishing in a lake as Hareta passed 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.

Artwork
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In other languages
Angler Pescador Pêcheur Pescatore つりびと 垂钓者