Poké Maniac (Trainer class)/Notable Poké Maniacs

Bill and his father are commonly referred to as Poké Maniacs.

In, Kirk (known as Mania in Generation II), a Poké Maniac from Cianwood City, is well known for his arrogance. Hearing of this, stole one of his two Pokémon, a. Kirk begs the player to take Shuckie, his, for safekeeping. Depending on how well Shuckie is treated, Kirk may or may not ask for Shuckie to be given back.