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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 III and VI as old men in safari outfits and pith helmets, generally having the appearance of an archaeologist in the field. In Generations IV and VIII, they are younger and wear fedoras and jackets.
They can usually be seen near any archaeological sites containing rare Pokémon or events. One such Trainer in Generations IV and VIII proposes a contest between the player and himself to determine which is faster: the player catching 26 Unown, or the Ruin Maniac digging through the Maniac Tunnel.
In Generations III and VI, they use Ground- and Rock-type Pokémon, whereas in Generations IV and VIII, they use Steel- and Rock-type Pokémon. They often use Geodude, Bronzor, Sandshrew, and Sandslash.
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Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
See more: List of Battle Tower Trainers in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire/Ruin ManiacPokémon Emerald
See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation III/Ruin ManiacSpecial Trainers
Ruin Maniac Dante may randomly be recruited as an Apprentice at the Battle Tower. 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/Ruin ManiacPokémon Platinum
See more: List of Battle Frontier Trainers in Generation IV/Ruin ManiacPokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
Emerald arc
A Ruin Maniac named Dusty/Nobuo is seen battling Hex Maniac 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.
Platinum arc
In Clobbering Claydol, a Ruin Maniac was briefly seen roaming the Battle Frontier as Looker rode on his jetpack.
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Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!
In Find Munchlax!!, a Ruin Maniac is one of the three Trainers searching for Munchlax. He uses his "ruin excavation skills" to scatter bait and dig a trap.
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