Ruin Maniac (Trainer class)

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 and  as old men in safari outfits and pith helmets, generally having the appearance of an archaeologist in the field. In Generation IV they are younger and wear fedoras and jackets, which make them look very similar to.

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

In Generations III and VI, they use Ground- and Pokémon, whereas in Generation IV, they use Steel- and  Pokémon. They often use, , and.

Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire

 * See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Generation III)/Ruin Maniac

Pokémon Emerald

 * See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation III)/Ruin Maniac

Pokémon Diamond and Pearl

 * See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers (Generation IV)/Ruin Maniac

Pokémon Platinum

 * See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers (Generation IV)/Ruin Maniac

In Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I, a Ruin Maniac named / is seen battling 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.

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

Trivia

 * The three Ruin Maniacs in are found near each of the caves where the Legendary titans are encountered.

In other languages
Ruinenmaniac Ruinemaniac Scoprirovine いせきマニア 遗迹迷