Fisher (Trainer class)

A Fisher (Japanese: つりびと Fisher) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. Prior to Generation VIII, they were known as Fisherman, except in Pokémon Stadium and , which also used "Fisher" due to text space concerns. They are typically depicted as middle-aged men with rods, reels, and fishing gear, with a used as a lure. However, younger Fishermen have been seen in , and in , female Fishers were introduced.
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. In most core series games, there is a Fisherman who will fight the player with a full team made up entirely of . In the in Galar, Fishers use both Pokémon and those that may benefit from rain.
In Generation VII, they keep their Pokémon in Lure Balls, while in Generation VIII, they keep them in Dive Balls instead.
In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Fishermen will award three s along with prize money upon being defeated.
==Gallery==
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===Sprites and models===
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==Trainer list==
===Pokémon Red, Blue, and Yellow===
===Pokémon Gold and Silver===
===Pokémon Crystal===
===Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire===
:See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire/Fisherman
===Pokémon Emerald===
:See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation III/Fisherman
====Special Trainers====
Fisherman Dallas may randomly be recruited as an Apprentice at the . Here, players may customize his team and can eventually either team up with or battle against him.
===Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen===
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl===
:See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl/Fisherman
===Pokémon Platinum===
:See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation IV/Fisherman
===Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver===
===Pokémon Black and White===
:See more: List of Battle Subway Trainers/Fisherman
===Pokémon Black 2 and White 2===
===Pokémon X and Y===
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire===
===Pokémon Sun and Moon===
===Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon===
===Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!===
===Pokémon Sword and Shield===
:See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Sword and Shield/Fisher
===Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl===
:See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl/Fisher
===Pokémon Stadium===
===Pokémon Stadium 2===
==In animation==
Marie's grandfather from Type Casting is a fisherman.
Several fishermen competed in the Seaking Catching Day competition in Hook, Line, and Stinker
Several fishermen competed in the Whirl Cup in Octillery The Outcast and Dueling Heroes, notably and .
Wings Alexander disguised himself as a fisherman in Throwing in the Noctowl.
A self-proclaimed "fishing god" named Sullivan appeared in Whiscash and Ash, where he was hunting for a nicknamed Nero.
An old fisherman traded his for the that accidentally caught in a flashback in Judgment Day!.
A fisherman used a to battle a in Buizel Your Way Out Of This!, but lost.
An old fisherman appeared in If the Scarf Fits, Wear It!.
A fisherman appeared in HZ078.
===Pokémon===
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
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Wilton, 's uncle, is a Fisherman. He taught her how to fish and gave her a for transportation.
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A Fisherman was one of many visiting the in Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down.
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In Beedrill Prepares, it was revealed that after the defeat of Team Aqua, ex- became a Fisherman.
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A Fisherman appeared as a background character in Deprogramming Porygon-Z, where he was part of a group of people who entered the after Palmer had his assistants open the gates.
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A Fisherman was seen in a commercial for the Xtransceiver in Lights, Camera...Action!.
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A Fisherman appeared walking by the fountain in Santalune City in Kangaskhan...Kangascan't.
====Pokémon====
===Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!===
A Fisherman made a cameo in The Legendary Pokémon Captured, fishing in a lake as Hareta passed by him on Roark's old bicycle.
===Pokémon Zensho===
A Fisherman appeared in PZ02.
A Fisherman appeared in PZ06.
==In the TCG==
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Fisher in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
===Artwork===
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==Trivia==
* In Pokémon GO, "Fisher" is the name of an achievement awarded for catching at least 3 big .
==In other languages==
==Related articles==
Category:Water-type Trainers
Category:Trainers with Shiny Pokémon
Category:Pokémon Adventures characters
Category:Animation characters
Category:Pokémon Zensho characters 
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