Mr. Briney

Mr. Briney (Japanese: ハギ Old Man Hagi) is a skilled sailor who appears in many forms of the media. He has a named Peeko.

In the games
In, Mr. Briney is first seen near Rusturf Tunnel, while in , he is first seen in front of his cottage by the sea on before next being seen by Rusturf Tunnel.

Outside of Rusturf Tunnel, he will ask the undefined to recover his, Peeko, from a / who has kidnapped it. Once Peeko is rescued and returned to Mr. Briney, he will offer to ferry the player in his boat among Petalburg City and Dewford Town, as well as Slateport City (but only after the Letter to Steven is delivered) until they gain the from their father, after which he promptly disappears from all three areas. After the player earns the, Mr. Briney makes a visit to Stern's Shipyard.

During the post-game, it is revealed that he has become the captain of the S.S. Tidal.

He is an old friend of Mr. Stone as they, along with another man, used to travel the world together in their youth.

Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

 * "Ohhh, what am I to do? We were on our walk, Peeko and I, when we were jumped by an odd thug... The scoundrel made off with my darling Peeko! Wrrrooooooaaaar! Peeko!"

Rusturf Tunnel
 * "Peeko! Am I glad to see you're safe! Peeko owes her life to you! They call me Mr. Briney. And, you are? Ah, so you are ! I sincerely thank you! Now, if there's anything that troubles you, don't hesitate to tell me! You can usually find me in my cottage by the sea near Petalburg Woods. Come, Peeko, we should make our way home."

Mr. Briney's cottage
 * "Hold on, lass! Wait up, Peeko</sc>! Hm? You're ! You saved my darling Peeko</sc>! We owe so much to you! What's that? You want to sail with me? Hmhm... You have a Letter</sc> bound for </sc> and a package for </sc>, then? Quite the busy life you must lead! But, certainly, what you're asking is no problem at all. You've come to the right man! We'll set sail for Dewford</sc>."
 * Yes: "Dewford</sc> it is, then! Anchors aweigh! Peeko</sc>, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * No: "Is that so? Your deliveries can wait? You just go on and tell me whenever you want to set sail!"


 * Before delivering the Letter
 * "Ahoy! I know exactly what you want to say! You're to deliver a Letter</sc> to Dewford</sc> and a package to Slateport</sc>. What you need me to do is no problem at all--I'm the man for the job! First we'll set sail for Dewford</sc>."


 * After delivering the Letter
 * "Ahoy! I know exactly what you want to say! You're to deliver a package to Capt. Stern</sc> in Slateport</sc>. What you need me to do is no problem at all--I'm the man for the job! First we'll set sail for Dewford</sc>."


 * After delivering the Devon Goods
 * "Ahoy! For you, I'll go out to sea anytime! Now, my friend, where are we bound?"
 * Dewford: "Dewford</sc> it is, then! Anchors aweigh! <sc>Peeko</sc>, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * Exit: "Is that so? Well, <sc>Peeko</sc> owes her life to you. You just go on and tell me whenever you want to set sail!"

Dewford Town
 * After arriving in Dewford Town
 * "Ahoy! We've hit land in <sc>Dewford</sc>. I suppose you're off to deliver that <sc>Letter</sc> to, who was it now, <sc></sc>!"


 * Before delivering the Letter
 * "Have you delivered your <sc>Letter</sc>? Or were you meaning to sail back to <sc></sc>?"
 * Yes: "<sc>Petalburg</sc> it is, then! Anchors aweigh! <sc>Peeko</sc>, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * No: "Then you go on and deliver the <sc>Letter</sc>. I'll be waiting."


 * After delivering the Letter
 * "Ahoy! For you, I'll go out to sea anytime! Now, my friend, where are we bound?"
 * Petalburg: "<sc>Petalburg</sc>, is it? Anchors aweigh! <sc>Peeko</sc>, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * Slateport: "<sc>Slateport</sc>, is it? Anchors aweigh! <sc>Peeko</sc>, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * Exit: "You just tell me whenever you need to set sail again!"


 * Arriving after delivering the Letter
 * "Ahoy! We've hit land in <sc>Dewford</sc>! You just go on and tell me whenever you want to set sail again!"


 * "Ahoy! We've made land in <sc>Slateport</sc>! I suppose you're going to visit <sc>Capt. Stern</sc> and deliver the <sc>Devon Goods</sc>?"


 * Before delivering the Devon Goods
 * "I thought you're supposed to deliver the <sc>Devon Goods</sc>. Would you like to sail back to <sc></sc>, then?"
 * Yes: "<sc>Dewford</sc> it is, then! Anchors aweigh! <sc>Peeko</sc>, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * No: "Then you go on and deliver the <sc>Devon Goods</sc>. I'll be waiting."


 * After delivering the Devon Goods
 * "Ahoy! For you, I'll go out to sea anytime! Now, my friend, where are we bound?"
 * Dewford: "<sc>Dewford</sc> it is, then! Anchors aweigh! <sc>Peeko</sc>, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * Exit: "You just tell me whenever you need to set sail again!"


 * Arriving after delivering the Devon Goods
 * "Ahoy! We've hit land in <sc>Slateport</sc>! You just go on and tell me whenever you want to set sail again!"

Stern's Shipyard
 * After earning the
 * "Ah, ! It's been too long! Aye, since I met you, this old sea dog's been feeling frisky! So I've decided to help <sc>Dock</sc> make a ferry. Aye, after all, a ferry would be able to carry a lot of people. But, you know, that <sc>Dock</sc> is really something special. With his knack for technology and my experience, I'm sure that we can build one great ship, aye!"

S.S. Tidal
 * "Welcome aboard, ! They made me honorary captain of the <sc>S.S. Tidal</sc>! You can call me <sc>Captain Briney</sc> now! You know, I retired once before, but when I saw this majestic ship... Let me just say, it stirred my sleeping soul as a sailor!"

Lilycove City
 * After obtaining the Old Sea Map
 * "Hold on a second! What's the idea of turning down someone that I owe so much to? <Player>, I'm terribly sorry. You came to me seeking my help, and we almost turned you away. Well, let me make things right. We'll sail right away, of course! Let's find this island on this <sc>Old Sea Map</sc>!"

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire

 * "Hoh hoh hoh hoh! My pretty Peeko's as full of energy as usual!"
 * "Hoh hoh hoh hoh! My pretty Peeko's as full of energy as usual!"


 * "Ohhh, what am I to do? We were just out on our walk, Peeko and I, when we were attacked by an odd thug… And then the scoundrel made off with my darling Peeko! Where are yooouuu?! Peeeeeeko!"
 * "Ohhh, what am I to do? We were just out on our walk, Peeko and I, when we were attacked by an odd thug… And then the scoundrel made off with my darling Peeko! Where are yooouuu?! Peeeeeeko!"


 * Rusturf Tunnel
 * "Peeko! Am I glad to see you're safe!"
 * "My Peeko owes her life an' freedom to you, /! They call me Mr. Briney. And you are? Ah, so it's, is it now! Then I sincerely thank you, ! If there’s ever a thing I can do to help you in turn, don't you hesitate to tell me. If I'm to be found, it will always be at my cottage by the sea near Petalburg Woods."
 * "Come, Peeko! High time we're under way to home!"


 * Mr. Briney’s Cottage
 * "Hold on, lass! Belay that, Peeko!"
 * "Oh, if it ain't ! You’re the one who saved my Peeko! Aye, but we owe you for that day! What's that? You want to sail with me? What's this all about, then? A letter bound for Dewford? Certainly, that'd be no problem at all. You've come to the right man! Shall we hoist sail for Dewford at once?"


 * Subsequent times
 * (before delivering Letter) "Ahoy! I know exactly what you want to say! You're to deliver that letter to Dewford, or ain't that so? You've come to the right man if that's the case! Shall we hoist anchor for Dewford first?"
 * (before delivering Devon Parts) "Ahoy! I know exactly what you want to say! You've still got to deliver that case to young Stern in Slateport. Ain't that so? You just leave it to this old seadog! Weigh anchors! We're for Slateport today!"
 * (after both deliveries) "Ahoy! We'll lift anchor anytime for you! So tell me, my friend, where are we bound?"
 * Head to Dewford: "Dewford, we're a-coming! Anchors aweigh! Peeko, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * : "Slateport City, is it? Anchors aweigh! Peeko, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * Never mind: ""


 * Dewford Town
 * Arriving
 * (before Letter is delivered) "Ahoy! We've struck land in Dewford, /. I suppose you'll be heading ashore to deliver that letter to what's-his-name or whomever. If you're ever feeling lost and adrift though, try calling in on the island's Pokémon Gym. The Leader, Brawly, surely knows everyone and everything that goes on in his town!"
 * (after Letter is delivered) "Ahoy! We've hit land in Dewford! You just go on and tell me whenever you want to set sail again, lad/lass!"


 * If spoken to again
 * (before Letter is delivered) "Have you delivered that letter yet? Or were you meaning to sail back Petalburg way, maybe?"
 * Route 104 (near Petalburg): "To Petalburg and environs! Anchors aweigh! Peeko, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * Never mind: "Then you go on and deliver that letter. I have the deck.If you're ever feeling lost and adrift though, try calling in on the island's Pokémon Gym. The Leader, Brawly, surely knows everyone and everything that goes on in his town!"
 * (first time after Letter is delivered) "Oho! It looks as though you have delivered your chit good and proper. Ah, but that reminds me! I've had a message from President Stone, saying he has another favor to ask. It's about them Devon Parts that you recovered for him before. Seems as though they should go to some fellow called Stern at 's shipyard . This old seadog will see you there safely! Weigh anchors! We're for Slateport!"
 * (before delivering Devon Parts) ''"Ahoy! I know exactly what you want to say! You've still got to deliver that case to young Stern in Slateport. Ain't that so? You just leave it up to this old seadog! Weigh anchors! We're for Slateport today!"
 * (after both deliveries) "Ahoy! We'll lift anchor anytime for you! So tell me, my friend, where are we bound?"
 * Route 104 (near Petalburg): "Petalburg City, or thereabouts? Anchors aweigh! Peeko, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * Route 109 (near Slateport): "Slateport City, is it? Anchors aweigh! Peeko, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * Never mind: "Just tell me whenever you want to hoist anchor again."


 * Arriving
 * (before delivering Devon Parts)"Ahoy! We've made land in Slateport! I suppose you're off to visit Captain Stern and deliver those Devon Parts?"
 * (after delivering Devon Parts) "Ahoy! We've hit land in Slateport! You go on and tell me if-an'-ever you want to set sail again, lad!"
 * (after delivering Devon Parts) "Ahoy! We've hit land in Slateport! You go on and tell me if-an'-ever you want to set sail again, lad!"


 * If spoken to again
 * (before delivering Devon Parts) "Aren't you about delivering those Devon Parts? Or were you meaning to sail back to Dewford?"
 * Route 104 (near Petalburg): "Petalburg City, or thereabouts? Anchors aweigh! Peeko, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * Head to Dewford: "Dewford, we're a-coming! Anchors aweigh! Peeko, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * Never mind: "Then you go on and deliver those Devon Parts. I'll wait till all's blue."
 * (after delivering Devon Parts) "Ahoy! We'll lift anchor anytime for you! So tell me, my friend, where are we bound?"
 * Route 104 (near Petalburg): "Petalburg City, or thereabouts? Anchors aweigh! Peeko, we're setting sail my darling!"
 * Head to Dewford: "Dewford it is, then! Anchors aweigh! Peeko, we're setting sail, my darling!"
 * Never mind: "You just tell me if-an'-ever you need to set sail again!"


 * S.S. Tidal
 * Talking with Drake
 * "...But I thank ye for coming along."'
 * "Ohoho! Look how thrilled Peeko is to see her old pal Drake! But no need to keep goin' on about it, mind you. Eh-hrrmm. Anyhow, it's a short crossing, so drink it all in, eh?"
 * "Aye aye, old friend! Full speed ahead."


 * If spoken to by the player
 * "Welcome aboard, ! They made me honorary captain of this here S.S. Tidal! You can call me Cap'n Briney now! You know, I retired once before, but when I saw this fine ship launched… Let me say it stirred my old sailor's soul, aye, it did!"

In the anime
Mr. Briney first appeared in On a Wingull and a Prayer!, where he was first seen fishing off the pier. spotted him doing so and asked him for a way to get to Dewford Town since and  were lost. Peeko flies down to him and Mr. Briney revealed to her that the only person Peeko likes is him. This changed when May brought out Pokémon food. Mr. Briney explained to May about his time as a sailor, only for May to not understand it. Later, Mr. Briney arrived at his house and was confronted by a, the same one responsible for stealing from the Devon Corporation the episode before. The grunt captured Peeko in a cage and wanted the boat that Mr. Briney owned. With no other choice, the two of them were about to go on board but the group's interference prevented them from doing so. Despite the group's arrival, the grunt still got on board with Peeko. Luckily, Mr. Briney still had another boat and used it to get his Wingull back. Mr. Briney was able to retrieve Peeko and as a way of thanking the group, gave them a ride to Dewford Town on his boat.

In Sharpedo Attack!, Mr. Briney was still taking the group to Dewford Town. On the way, they take a break on an unnamed island that isn't on any map. While there, a group of arrived. Mr. Briney rescued May and Max from them with the help of Peeko. The group were able to bypass them and got on the island. The leader Sharpedo arrived when Ash got its attention and Mr. Briney trapped it in a wooden fence. Sharpedo became sick and helped  recover. At the end of the episode, Mr. Briney and the group left the island and arrived in Dewford Town. He dropped them off there and bade them farewell.

In Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!, mentioned that he was heading to Johto to compete in the  Fishing Rally, which was being hosted by Mr. Briney.

Character
Even though Mr. Briney retired from being a sailor, he was shown to still have the skills as one as he told his stories about it. He was very caring towards Peeko as she was usually there with him.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Mr. Briney made his first appearance in the. He is first seen rescuing from drowning after an earthquake caused him to fall offshore into the ocean. Mr. Briney reveals to Ruby that he dreams of capturing a so that he could explore deeper parts of the ocean. Although Ruby found Relicanth's appearance unpleasant, Mr. Briney showed him a picture of a to convince the boy that not all fish Pokémon were ugly.

As they travel, Mr. Briney accidentally fishes up a wild. Mr. Briney attempt to battle Crawdaunt with Peeko, but they were unable to break through its tough shell and were knocked out. When he awoke, Mr. Briney found the Crawdaunt already defeated. Mr. Briney could tell that Ruby was the one who defeated Crawdaunt, but the boy denied the claim. After arriving at Dewford Town, Mr. Briney let Ruby off and set out to continue his search for Relicanth.

At the end of the fourth chapter, Mr. Briney is revealed to have become captain of the S.S. Tidal.

In the, Mr. Briney is called by his old friend, Ultima, after she obtained the Old Sea Map that would allow Briney to find Faraway Island. Despite this, Briney informs Ultima that he managed to reach Faraway Island on his own. Mr. Briney reveals that also saw the Mythical Pokémon,, but it flew away from him and his crew to the Kanto region.

In the, Mr. Briney is seen transporting the five petrified forms of , , , , and to the.

In the, Mr. Briney is revealed to be old friends with Mr. Stone and Drake. He assists Mr. Stone and by providing them with sea transportation to help prevent a giant meteoroid from crashing into the Hoenn region. He takes Steven, Mr. Stone,, , Drake, and Ultima to Sea Mauville, where they can use a special machine known as the Absorber to power a dimensional shifter that will help stop the meteoroid.

The next day, Mr. Stone and Steven use the Absorber on Sapphire's Chic and Emerald's. The process drains the life energy of the two Pokémon and transfers it into the dimensional shifter, but also causes intense pain to Chic and Sceptile. The scene of watching the two Pokémon in pain horrifies everyone. After the dimensional shifter is filled with energy, the area is attacked by Zinnia and her small army of Team Aqua and Magma Grunts in order to destroy the shifter. Mr. Briney helps fend off Zinnia and her allies long enough for Ruby to arrive and stop the fighting. After Ruby convinces Zinnia to leave, he asks Drake to take him to a place where he can get information on the Legendary Pokémon. Drake agrees and has Mr. Briney take everyone to Meteor Falls.

During the trip, is tricked into summoning  and  from their resting places. The two super-ancient Pokémon make their way to Maxie and Archie, who use the restored Red and Blue Orbs to revert Groudon and Kyogre into their Primal forms. To test Kyogre's new power, Archie has Kyogre create a giant whirlpool to sink the S.S. Tidal into the sea. After escaping and making their way to shore, Drake, Ultima, and Briney are saved by the Draconids and taken to Meteor Village to recuperate.

In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga
Mr. Briney appears in We've Found Team Magma's Secret!! of the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga.

In that chapter, he dressed up his, Peeko, before came by. During Red's visit, he asked Mr. Briney about the apparently stuffed bird and Mr. Briney revealed it to him as Peeko. Mr. Briney told them that he takes Peeko everywhere he goes, including the rooms in his house. Later, Mr. Briney informed the group that Peeko had a crush on someone, later revealed to be. In time, Team Magma came by and demand Mr. Briney's Peeko. Peeko refused to go with them and attached herself to Clefairy. Peeko's attachment to Clefairy made Mr. Briney sad. When Peeko went racing around with Clefairy, Mr. Briney went after her and tried to protect her from Team Magma. A can fell off of a balloon Clefairy rode on and Mr. Briney read a letter that was attached to the can, learning that Peeko liked Mr. Briney more than Clefairy and wanted to stay with him. Mr. Briney was quite amused.

In the TCG
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Mr. Briney or his Pokémon in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Trivia

 * The artwork of, which features Mr. Briney and Peeko, is used as one of the paintings on display in Lumiose Museum in Pokémon X and Y.

Mr. Briney's Pokémon
Peeko

Whisko

Mr. Brack Señor Arenque M. Marco Sig. Marino ハギろうじん 哈奇老人