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A '''Bug Catcher''' (Japanese: '''むしとりしょうねん''' ''Bug Catcher Boy'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] games. From then, they have appeared in every generation of game so far. They are generally depicted as little boys in hats and carrying nets and what appears to be their lunchboxes, or containers to keep caught bugs in, held by a strap after [[Generation II]]. Most Bug Catchers have been considered just hobbyists. Some Bug Catcher move around areas and don't always stay in the the same area daily. Experienced Bug Catchers may become [[Bug Maniac]]s.
A '''Bug Catcher''' (Japanese: '''むしとりしょうねん''' ''Bug Catcher Boy'') is a type of [[Pokémon Trainer]] that first debuted in the [[Generation I]] games. Since then, they have appeared in every generation of game so far. They are generally depicted as little boys in hats, carrying nets and what appears to be their lunchboxes, or containers to keep caught bugs in, held by a strap after [[Generation II]]. Most Bug Catchers have been considered just hobbyists. Some Bug Catchers move around areas, and don't always stay in the the same place each day. Experienced Bug Catchers may become [[Bug Maniac]]s.


Bug Catchers are usually one of the first trainer classes encountered during the course of the games' storylines, mostly appearing on earlier [[route]]s. In [[Generation I]], Bug Catchers are the first trainer class that the player encounters. They first appear in the [[Viridian Forest]], while the last one is on {{rt|9}}. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Bug Catchers appear again on the [[Sevii Islands]], in the [[Pattern Bush]]. In [[Generation II]], Bug Catchers appear on {{rt|30}}, but they are not the first trainer class seen in the game, and are actually more uncommon in this Generation than any other. In [[Generation III]], there are a few Bug Catchers, appearing between Routes {{rt|102}}, through {{rt|119}}. The number of Bug Catchers in Generation III surpasses each other generation except the first. In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Bug Catchers don't appear until {{rt|204}} after the player defeats the first Gym Leader, unusually late in the game. There are only four Bug Catchers, most of them appearing in the [[Eterna Forest]].
Bug Catchers are usually one of the first trainer classes encountered during the course of the games' storylines, mostly appearing on earlier [[route]]s. In [[Generation I]], Bug Catchers are the first trainer class that the player encounters. They first appear in the [[Viridian Forest]], while the last one is on {{rt|9}}. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Bug Catchers appear again on the [[Sevii Islands]], in the [[Pattern Bush]]. In [[Generation II]], Bug Catchers appear on {{rt|30}}, but they are not the first trainer class seen in the game, and are actually more uncommon in this Generation than any other. In [[Generation III]], there are a few Bug Catchers, appearing between Routes {{rt|102}}, through {{rt|119}}. The number of Bug Catchers in Generation III surpasses each other generation except the first. In {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, Bug Catchers don't appear until {{rt|204}}, after the player defeats the first Gym Leader, which is unusually late in the game. There are only four Bug Catchers, most of them appearing in the [[Eterna Forest]].


==Appearance==
==Appearance==
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[Image:EP004 007.jpg|thumb|right|220px|[[Samurai]]]]
[[Image:EP004 007.jpg|thumb|right|220px|[[Samurai]]]]
*Although no main characters directly based on Bug Catchers have appeared in the {{Pkmn|anime}}, {{Ash}} and [[Samurai]] both own bug catching nets. Samurai is a boy appearing as the [[character of the day]] who lives in [[Viridian Forest]] and dresses up in samurai armor. Like Bug Catchers, he specializes in {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon and has a bug-catching net. Samurai's sole appearance came in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]''.
*Although no main characters directly based on Bug Catchers have appeared in the {{Pkmn|anime}}, {{Ash}} and [[Samurai]] both own bug catching nets. Samurai is a boy appearing as the [[character of the day]], who lives in [[Viridian Forest]] and dresses up in samurai armor. Like Bug Catchers, he specializes in {{type2|Bug}} Pokémon and has a bug-catching net. Samurai's sole appearance came in ''[[EP004|Challenge of the Samurai]]''.


*In ''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]'', a boy named {{ho|Marius}} strongly resembled the Bug Catchers in the game, but did not own any Bug-types.
*In ''[[AG036|The Spheal of Approval]]'', a boy named {{ho|Marius}} strongly resembled the Bug Catchers in the game, but did not own any Bug-types.
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* The first Bug Catchers the player battles from both [[Kanto]] in the remakes and [[Hoenn]] are both named Rick.
* The first Bug Catchers the player battles from both [[Kanto]] in the remakes and [[Hoenn]] are both named Rick.
* Many Bug Catchers and [[Bug Maniacs]] are named Brandon.
* Many Bug Catchers and [[Bug Maniacs]] are named Brandon.
* A kid in [[Pallet Town]] appears in the [[PS001|first chapter]] of [[Pokémon Special]] who bears a resemblance to a Bug Catcher.
* A kid in [[Pallet Town]] appears in the [[PS001|first chapter]] of [[Pokémon Special]], who bears a resemblance to a Bug Catcher.
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Revision as of 04:19, 22 October 2009

A Bug Catcher (Japanese: むしとりしょうねん Bug Catcher Boy) is a type of Pokémon Trainer that first debuted in the Generation I games. Since then, they have appeared in every generation of game so far. They are generally depicted as little boys in hats, carrying nets and what appears to be their lunchboxes, or containers to keep caught bugs in, held by a strap after Generation II. Most Bug Catchers have been considered just hobbyists. Some Bug Catchers move around areas, and don't always stay in the the same place each day. Experienced Bug Catchers may become Bug Maniacs.

Bug Catchers are usually one of the first trainer classes encountered during the course of the games' storylines, mostly appearing on earlier routes. In Generation I, Bug Catchers are the first trainer class that the player encounters. They first appear in the Viridian Forest, while the last one is on Route 9. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Bug Catchers appear again on the Sevii Islands, in the Pattern Bush. In Generation II, Bug Catchers appear on Route 30, but they are not the first trainer class seen in the game, and are actually more uncommon in this Generation than any other. In Generation III, there are a few Bug Catchers, appearing between Routes Route 102, through Route 119. The number of Bug Catchers in Generation III surpasses each other generation except the first. In Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, Bug Catchers don't appear until Route 204, after the player defeats the first Gym Leader, which is unusually late in the game. There are only four Bug Catchers, most of them appearing in the Eterna Forest.

Appearance

Bug Catcher Sprites
File:GenIBugcatcher.png File:GSC BugCatcher.png File:RSE BugCatcher.png File:FL BugCatcher.png File:DP Bug Catcher.png File:HGSS Bug Catcher.png
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Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum 		Image from
HeartGold and SoulSilver

Artwork

Bug Catcher Artwork
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Stadium 2

Trainer List

Pokémon Gold/Silver

Pokémon Crystal

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald

Pokémon Diamond/Pearl


In the anime

File:EP004 007.jpg
Samurai


In other languages

  • French: Scout
  • German: Käfersammler
  • Italian: Pigliamosche
  • Korean: 곤충채집 (Gonchungchaejip)
  • Spanish: Cazabichos

Trivia

File:PSBug Catcher.JPG
The lookalike in the manga.


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