Ruin Maniac (Trainer class)
| Ruin Maniac いせきマニアRuin Maniac | |
VS model fromBrilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl | |
| Other names | |
|---|---|
| Introduced in | Generation III |
| Appears in | Ruby, Sapphire,Emerald,FireRed, and LeafGreen Diamond, Pearl,Platinum,HeartGold, and SoulSilver Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl |
| Gender | Male |
| Counterpart | {{{counterpart}}} |
| Notable members | {{{members}}} |
| Animated debut | |
| TCG debut | [[(TCG)|]] |
| TCG card | {{{card}}} |
| Manga debut | Verily Vanquishing Vileplume I(Adventures) Find Munchlax!!(DP Adventure!) |
ARuin Maniac (Japanese:いせきマニアRuin Maniac) is a type ofPokémon Trainer that debuted in theGeneration III games. They are often depicted as stereotypical explorers, shown in GenerationsIII andVI as old men in safari outfits and pith helmets, generally having the appearance of an archaeologist in the field. In GenerationsIV andVIII, they are younger and wear fedoras and jackets.
They can usually be seen near any archaeological sites containing rare Pokémon or events. One suchTrainer in Generations IV and VIII proposes a contest between theplayer and himself to determine which is faster: the player catching 26Unown, or the Ruin Maniac digging through theManiac Tunnel.
In Generations III and VI, they useGround- andRock-type Pokémon, whereas in Generations IV and VIII, they useSteel- andRock-type Pokémon. They often useGeodude,Bronzor,Sandshrew, andSandslash.
Gallery
Artwork
| Artwork from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire |
Sprites and models
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| Sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, andEmerald | Sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen | Sprite from Generation IV | VS portrait from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | VS model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl | |
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| Overworld sprite from Ruby, Sapphire, andEmerald | Overworld sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen | Overworld sprite from Generation IV | Overworld model from Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire | Overworld model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl | |
Trainer list
Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
| Trainer name | Battle | Winnings | Pokémon | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruin ManiacChip | Initial battle | $1680 | ![]() Lv.28 | ![]() Lv.28 | ![]() Lv.28 | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacDusty | Initial battle | $1440 | ![]() Lv.24 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| First rematch | $1620 | ![]() Lv.27 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Second rematch | $1800 | ![]() Lv.30 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Third rematch | $1980 | ![]() Lv.33 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Fourth rematch | $2160 | ![]() Lv.36 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Ruin ManiacFoster | Initial battle | $1560 | ![]() Lv.26 | ![]() Lv.26 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
Pokémon Emerald
| Trainer name | Battle | Winnings | Pokémon | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruin ManiacAbrahamINTL | Initial battle | N/A | ![]() Lv.1-100 | ![]() Lv.1-100 | ![]() Lv.1-100 | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacAndres | Initial battle | $1500 | ![]() Lv.25 | ![]() Lv.25 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| First rematch | $1860 | ![]() Lv.31 | ![]() Lv.31 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Second rematch | $1980 | ![]() Lv.33 | ![]() Lv.33 | ![]() Lv.33 | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Third rematch | $2100 | ![]() Lv.35 | ![]() Lv.35 | ![]() Lv.35 | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Fourth rematch | $2220 | ![]() Lv.37 | ![]() Lv.37 | ![]() Lv.37 | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Ruin ManiacBryan | Initial battle | $1320 | ![]() Lv.22 | ![]() Lv.22 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacChip | Initial battle | $1620 | ![]() Lv.27 | ![]() Lv.27 | ![]() Lv.27 | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacDusty | Initial battle | $1380 | ![]() Lv.23 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| First rematch | $1620 | ![]() Lv.27 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Second rematch | $1800 | ![]() Lv.30 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Third rematch | $1980 | ![]() Lv.33 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Fourth rematch | $2160 | ![]() Lv.36 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Ruin ManiacFoster | Initial battle | $1500 | ![]() Lv.25 | ![]() Lv.25 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacGarrison | Initial battle | $1560 | ![]() Lv.26 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
Special Trainers
Ruin Maniac Dante may randomly be recruited as anApprentice at theBattle Tower. Here, players may customize his team and can eventually either team up with or battle against him.
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
| Trainer name | Battle | Winnings | Pokémon | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruin ManiacBenjamin | Initial battle | $2304 | ![]() Lv.48 | ![]() Lv.48 | ![]() Lv.48 | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacBrandon | Initial battle | $2400 | ![]() Lv.50 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacFoster | Initial battle | $2400 | ![]() Lv.50 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacLarry | Initial battle | $2352 | ![]() Lv.49 | ![]() Lv.49 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| First rematch | $2592 | ![]() Lv.54 | ![]() Lv.54 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Ruin ManiacLawson | Initial battle | $2352 | ![]() Lv.47 | ![]() Lv.48 | ![]() Lv.49 | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacLayton | Initial battle | $2304 | ![]() Lv.48 | ![]() Lv.48 | ![]() Lv.48 | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacStanly | Initial battle | $2304 | ![]() Lv.48 | ![]() Lv.48 | ![]() Lv.48 | ------- | ------- | ------- |
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl
| Trainer name | Battle | Winnings | Pokémon | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruin ManiacBryan | Initial battle | $1104 | ![]() Lv.24 | ![]() Lv.22 | ![]() Lv.23 | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacCalvin | Initial battle | $2208 | ![]() Lv.21 | ![]() Lv.23 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacGerald | Initial battle | $816 | ![]() Lv.15 | ![]() Lv.17 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacHarry | Initial battle | $1440 | ![]() Lv.30 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| First rematch | $1968 | ![]() Lv.41 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Second rematch | $2592 | ![]() Lv.56 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Ruin ManiacHunter | Initial battle | $1210 | ![]() Lv.26 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacKarl | Initial battle | $864 | ![]() Lv.16 | ![]() Lv.17 | ![]() Lv.18 | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacLarry | Initial battle | $2112 | ![]() Lv.54 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
Pokémon Platinum
| Trainer name | Battle | Winnings | Pokémon | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruin ManiacBryan | Initial battle | $1248 | ![]() Lv.24 | ![]() Lv.26 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacCalvin | Initial battle | $1104 | ![]() Lv.23 | ![]() Lv.23 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacGerald | Initial battle | $1008 | ![]() Lv.19 | ![]() Lv.21 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacHarry | Initial battle | $1536 | ![]() Lv.28 | ![]() Lv.30 | ![]() Lv.32 | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| First rematch | $1968 | ![]() Lv.44 | ![]() Lv.41 | ![]() Lv.41 | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Second rematch | $2544 | ![]() Lv.50 | ![]() Lv.50 | ![]() Lv.53 | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Ruin ManiacKarl | Initial battle | $1104 | ![]() Lv.19 | ![]() Lv.21 | ![]() Lv.23 | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacLarry | Initial battle | $2736 | ![]() Lv.57 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacRonald | Initial battle | $1296 | ![]() Lv.27 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
| Trainer name | Battle | Winnings | Pokémon | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruin ManiacChip | Initial battle | $896 | ![]() Lv.32 | ![]() Lv.32 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacDusty | Initial battle | $728 | ![]() Lv.24 | ![]() Lv.26 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| First rematch | $756 | ![]() Lv.27 | ![]() Lv.27 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Second rematch | $896 | ![]() Lv.32 | ![]() Lv.32 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Third rematch | $1,092 | ![]() Lv.39 | ![]() Lv.39 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Fourth rematch | $1,288 | ![]() Lv.46 | ![]() Lv.46 | ![]() Lv.46 | ![]() Lv.46 | ![]() Lv.46 | ------- | |
| Ruin ManiacFoster | Initial battle | $756 | ![]() Lv.27 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacHayes | Initial battle | $700 | ![]() Lv.25 | ![]() Lv.25 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacOmari | Initial battle | $420 | ![]() Lv.15 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
| Trainer name | Battle | Winnings | Pokémon | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruin ManiacBryan | Initial battle | $1,380 | Lv.24 | Lv.22 | Lv.23 | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacCalvin | Initial battle | $1,380 | Lv.21 | Lv.23 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacGerald | Initial battle | $1,088 | Lv.15 | Lv.17 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacHarry | Initial battle | $1,680 | Lv.30 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| First rematch | $2,132 | Lv.41 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Second rematch | $2,912 | Lv.56 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | |
| Ruin ManiacHunter | Initial battle | $1,012 | Lv.26 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacKarl | Initial battle | $1,152 | Lv.16 | Lv.17 | Lv.18 | ------- | ------- | ------- |
| Ruin ManiacLarry | Initial battle | $2,808 | Lv.54 | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- | ------- |
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Emerald arc
A Ruin Maniac namedDusty/Nobuo is seen battlingHex Maniac Valerie in theBattle Dome. While it is unknown who won, what is known is Dusty at some point lost a match, eliminating him from the tournament.
Platinum arc
InClobbering Claydol, a Ruin Maniac was briefly seen roaming theBattle Frontier asLooker rode on his jetpack.
Pokémon
Corsola is Dusty's only known Pokémon. It was seen battling Valerie'sSableye in theBattle Dome.
Corsola's only known move isRock Blast.
| Debut | Clobbering Claydol |
|---|
Onix was briefly seen with its Trainer at theBattle Frontier.
None of Onix's moves are known.
Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
InFind Munchlax!!, a Ruin Maniac is one of the three Trainers searching forMunchlax. He uses his "ruin excavation skills" to scatter bait and dig a trap.
Trivia
- The three Ruin Maniacs inPokémon Ruby and Sapphire are found near each of the caves where thelegendary giants are encountered.
- InPokémon GO, "Ruin Maniac" is the name of an achievementmedal awarded for catching at least 10Ground-type Pokémon.
In other languages
| Language | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese | Cantonese | 遺跡迷Wàihjīk Màih* |
| Mandarin | 遺跡迷 / 遗迹迷Yíjī Mí / Yíjì Mí* 遺跡狂Yíjī Kuáng* | |
| French | Ruinophile* Ruinemaniac* | |
| German | Ruinenmaniac | |
| Indonesian | Maniak Peninggalan Kuno | |
| Italian | Scoprirovine | |
| Korean | 유적마니아Yujeok Mania | |
| Brazilian Portuguese | Maníaco da Ruína | |
| Spanish | Ruinamaníaco | |
| Vietnamese | Kẻ cuồng di tích | |
Related articles
| This Trainer Class article is part ofProject CharacterDex, aBulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in thePokémon games. |

































