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| “ | I warned you to stay out of my way. | „ |
| ~ Hunter J threatening Ash. |
Hunter J, frequently referred to as either Pokémon Hunter J, J, or Jay in certain dubs, is a major antagonist in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl.
She is a ruthless, psychopathic, and cold-blooded Pokémon hunter who is the most wanted criminal in Sinnoh and, with the help of her henchmen, steals Pokémon to deal for bounty and sell them on the black market for money. She is not by the book in her methods, as she also steals Trainers' Pokémon and sells the Pokémon requested by her clients and Team Galactic for a profit on the black market. She proves herself willing to meet any means necessary, including abandoning her henchmen, to meet her own ends and doesn’t shy away from killing anyone who gets in her way.
She was voiced by Takako Honda in the Japanese version and by Shannon Conley in the English dub.
Biography[]
Meeting Ash and Friends[]
Hunter J first appeared when she attempted to steal a Gardevoir owned by a girl named Melodi. Thinking Ash's Pikachu and Team Rocket's Meowth would be worth a sizable amount of money, she decided to steal both of them. This in turn caused Ash to join forces with Team Rocket to rescue the two.
Following a brief confrontation with Hunter J, they managed to sneak into J's airborne base and rescue their Pokémon and all the others she had stolen, before returning them to their rightful Trainers. Though several of her henchmen have been captured by Officer Jenny, Hunter J was able to escape and remained at large. Jessie, James, and Meowth especially seem to harbor a grudge against her ever since she kidnapped Meowth.
Various Jobs[]
Catching Shieldon[]
Hunter J appeared again. This time, she was on a mission to steal a group of Shieldon, but was foiled by Ash Ketchum and his friends, with help from his rival Gary. Her unseen employer in the helicopter cut off the deal to obtain the Shieldon, since Officer Jenny was near. After telling Ash and his friends not to get in her way next time as she gets away, she told her second-in-command to establish radio contact with their employer to tell him that they would not be doing service with him again.
Catching Aura Sphere Riolu[]
Hunter J appeared again when she was hired to steal a special Riolu that knew Aura Sphere, for an unknown client. After starting a massive forest fire to smoke Riolu out, J made multiple attempts to kill Ash and successfully captured Riolu. Ash managed to rescue the Riolu, but Hunter J managed to escape again, leaving her client to be arrested since she'd already been paid.
Catching Regigigas[]
Later on, Hunter J appeared again and attempted to capture Regigigas at the request of an unknown client. Hunter J traveled to the Snowpoint Temple and forcefully awakened Regigigas. Despite this, she was unable to capture it, due mostly to the efforts of Brandon and his Pokémon, and she immediately withdrew from the area when her client decided to cancel the deal.
Assisting Team Galactic and Unknown fate[]
J appeared again. This time, she was hired by Team Galactic to catch the legendary Lake Guardian Pokémon; Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, and was successful. Although she succeeded in capturing the Lake guardians, her ship was hit by two Future Sight attacks used by Uxie and Mesprit directly before she captured them, due to her overconfidence, Hunter J had forgotten about the Future Sight Attacks. As a result, J's ship crashed into Lake Valor and sank into a whirlpool while she and her crew members were on board. Once the ship was underwater, the protective glass broke and the ship was flooded with water, causing it to explode, J's glasses were left floating to the surface. It is unknown if J, her Pokémon, and her crew all perish in the explosion or if they survived the explosion.
Legacy[]
She appeared briefly in Memories are Made of Bliss! in Team Rocket's fantasy riding her Salamence.
Personality[]
Hunter J is an extremely egotistical person who is willing to do anything to capture Pokémon for her clients even if it means injuring or even killing people or Pokémon, easily revealing her to be ruthless, relentless, coldhearted and cruel. In her debut episode, she even sacrificed some of her own henchmen without hesitation or remorse, further emphasizing her intensely sociopathic, calculating, and callous nature. She also has no regard for those who might get hurt as a result of her actions, showing no concern when Regigigas is nearly set loose on the nearby town, and is even willing to assist Team Galactic's plot to destroy the world. She has no honor, decency, or regard for any form of life, human or Pokémon, not even her own henchmen. The only thing that matters to her at all is money, and nothing else. She is one of the very few characters in the anime who is purely evil.
Unlike many other villains, who at the very least show some respect towards Ash and his friends for their tenacity, Hunter J harbors no such feelings for them, seeing them as nothing more than nuisances in her schemes that need to be eradicated. This often causes her to underestimate her opponents when on the verge of victory, which often leads to her defeat and seemingly her deserved karma.
Quotes[]
| “ | I'll take Gardevoir. | „ |
| ~ Hunter J about to capture Melody's Gardevoir |
| “ | An impressive Thunderbolt! | „ |
| ~ Hunter J |
| “ | That's quite a Pikachu you've got there. It'll fetch a good price! | „ |
| ~ Hunter J |
| “ | Hunter J: Marvelous! No doubt you're worth quite a lot! Ash: (Gasps) No! Pikachu! Hunter J: Pikachu's fine. I protect my investments! Ariados! |
„ |
| ~ Hunter J captured Ash's Pikachu before she commands her Ariados to use String Shot to trap him |
| “ | What? A Meowth that can speak like a person? I'm certain I can sell that! | „ |
| ~ Hunter J attempt to capture Team Rocket's Meowth |
| “ | Jessie: Meowth! Get in there right now! Defend my honor! Hunter J: I'm afraid Meowth is going to be tied up. James: (Gasp in horror) Jessie: (Gasp) Meowth no! Hunter J: Meowth yes! |
„ |
| ~ Hunter J captured Team Rocket's Meowth |
| “ | Officer Jenny: Don't move! I'm placing you under arrest! Hunter J: I guess I should commend you for discovering headquarters. But, Salamence, Hyper Beam! |
„ |
| “ | Following me this far is brave indeed! Pity then, that I can't allow you to leave. | „ |
| ~ Hunter J |
| “ | They're not worth a thing! Do whatever you like. | „ |
| ~ Hunter J commands her Drapion to attack Ash's Aipom and Turtwig |
| “ | Hunter J: We've wasted too much time here. Begin search for a new target! J's Henchmen: Sir! |
„ |
| “ | Hunter J: There's no escape! Ash: It's Pokémon Hunter J! Gary: Oh, so you're the big boss huh?! Dawn: But how could you have found us?! Hunter J: Watching the movements of your friend. You're all so predictable. Now hand over those Shieldon! |
„ |
| ~ Hunter J threatening to steal four Shieldon away from Ash and the gang |
| “ | Stay out of my way or else! | „ |
| ~ Hunter J threatening Ash and Gary |
| “ | I'm taking Riolu! | „ |
| ~ Hunter J |
| “ | Hunter J: I've been aware of your little intrusion the whole time. Ash: Why didn't you do something before?! Hunter J: So I can personally punish a young fool like you! |
„ |
| ~ Hunter J about to kill Ash while trying to rescue Riolu. |
| “ | Well, you should thank us! I'll preserve the rage that dwells deep inside of you forever! | „ |
| ~ Hunter J tries to capture Regigigas |
| “ | Ash: It's J! Pikachu:Pika! Hunter J: Nice work! I'll be taking Regigigas! Ash: No way! |
„ |
| ~ Hunter J was about to capture Regigigas |
| “ | Get out of my way! | „ |
| ~ Hunter J |
| “ | Meddlesome fools! But it's over now | „ |
| ~ Hunter J's villainous breakdown |
| “ | J's Henchmen 1: We're now above Lake Valor! Hunter J: Descend to five hundred meters. Prepare to drop Galactic Bomb! |
„ |
| “ | J's Henchmen 1: Sir, we've arrived at the drop point. Hunter J: Release the Galactic Bomb! |
„ |
| ~ Hunter J ordering her men to release the Galactic Bomb to awaken Azelf. |
| “ | Hunter J: Increase engines to max power! Maintain our speed! J's Henchmen #2: Engine's losing power fast! J's Henchmen #1: We've lost control! |
„ |
| ~ Hunter J and her men's last words before she and her crew perished in her ship exploded |
Gallery[]
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Hunter J's Pokémon[]
Trivia[]
- J's name being a single letter, and the fact she is frequently referred to as "Pokémon Hunter J," may be a reference to the Vampire Hunter D multimedia franchise.
External Links[]
- Hunter J on the Pure Evil Wiki
- Hunter J on Bulbapedia
- Hunter J on the Pokémon Wiki
