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==Role==
==Role==
Pokémon watchers dedicate themselves to studying {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, their habits, behaviors, and interactions. They travel the {{pkmn|world}} looking for all kinds of Pokémon so they can observe and study their characteristics and abilities. They also search for new, undiscovered Pokémon. As a result, watchers have a broad knowledge about Pokémon.
Pokémon watchers are dedicated to the study of {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, and travel the {{pkmn|world}} to observe their characteristics, behaviours and abilities. They also search for new, undiscovered Pokémon. As a result, watchers have a broad knowledge about Pokémon and can evaluate a Pokémon's health based on its {{pkmn|food|diet}}, skin condition and the effectiveness of their [[move]]s.


Pokémon watching includes carrying out field research, monitoring a particular species of Pokémon for long periods, and gathering background information. As well as observing and studying Pokémon, watchers may spend time writing research articles and reports to be reviewed by [[Pokémon Professor]]s.
A Pokémon watcher carries out field research for long periods of time and data gathering tasks. They also spend time writing research articles and reports that may be peer-reviewed by [[Pokémon Professor]]s and later published.


Watchers can also {{pkmn|training|raise Pokémon}} to help them with their work, usually training Pokémon with skills such as good eyesight or hearing, which may come in handy when trying to locate certain Pokémon. In addition, they are able to evaluate a Pokémon's {{pkmn|food|diet}} and tell if they are healthy or not through the examination of their fur and the effectiveness of their [[move]]s. They usually carry notebooks where they can record their observations and other equipment such as binoculars.
A notebook, pen and binoculars are the main tools of the trade. Watchers can also {{pkmn|training|raise Pokémon}} with abilities like good eyesight or hearing to assist in locating a certain Pokémon.


Pokémon watchers, like some Pokémon researchers, are known to be eccentric due to their overwhelming fascination with Pokémon. The famous Pokémon watcher [[Quincy T. Quackenpoker|Dr. Quackenpoker]], for instance, devoted his entire life to studying {{p|Magikarp}}.
Pokémon watchers, like some Pokémon researchers, are known to be eccentric due to their overwhelming fascination with Pokémon. The famous Pokémon watcher [[Quincy T. Quackenpoker|Dr. Quackenpoker]], for instance, devoted his entire life to studying {{p|Magikarp}}.

Revision as of 07:42, 22 July 2018

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A Pokémon watcher (Japanese: ポケモンウォッチャー Pokémon watcher) is a person who studies Pokémon, observing them under the ownership of a Pokémon Trainer and in their natural habitat.

Role

Pokémon watchers are dedicated to the study of Pokémon, and travel the world to observe their characteristics, behaviours and abilities. They also search for new, undiscovered Pokémon. As a result, watchers have a broad knowledge about Pokémon and can evaluate a Pokémon's health based on its diet, skin condition and the effectiveness of their moves.

A Pokémon watcher carries out field research for long periods of time and data gathering tasks. They also spend time writing research articles and reports that may be peer-reviewed by Pokémon Professors and later published.

A notebook, pen and binoculars are the main tools of the trade. Watchers can also raise Pokémon with abilities like good eyesight or hearing to assist in locating a certain Pokémon.

Pokémon watchers, like some Pokémon researchers, are known to be eccentric due to their overwhelming fascination with Pokémon. The famous Pokémon watcher Dr. Quackenpoker, for instance, devoted his entire life to studying Magikarp.

Notable watchers

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 宝可梦观察家 Pokémon Guānchájiā *
神奇寶貝觀察家 Shénqí Bǎobèi Guānchájiā *
Denmark Flag.png Danish Pokémon Vogter
France Flag.png French Observateur Pokémon
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon-Beobachter
India Flag.png Hindi पोकेमोन वॉचर Pokémon watcher
Italy Flag.png Italian Osservatore Pokémon
Poland Flag.png Polish Obserwator Pokemonów
Portugal Flag.png Portuguese Observador Pokémon
Russia Flag.png Russian Набюдатель покемонов Nabyudatel' Pokémonov
Spain Flag.png Spanish Observador Pokémon
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Pokémon-skådare

See also


Animated series-exclusive Trainer classes
ConnoisseurMasterPerformerPoacherStylistSupreme Gym LeaderWatcher


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