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Pokkle (ポックル, Pokkuru) was examinee #53 during the 287th Hunter Exam,[3] which was his second attempt at the Hunter Exam.[4] He later became a Hunter of Fantastic Beasts.[5]

Appearance[]

Pokkle 2011 Design

Pokkle's 2011 anime adaptation design

Pokkle 1999 Full Body Design

Pokkle's 1999 anime adaptation design

PokkleMangaFull

Pokkle's manga appearance

Pokkle was an archer with white pants, a white shirt, and a red vest. With shoulder-length brown hair, and a light purple cap covering it. He had a quiver of arrows across his back, completed with a bow during the Hunter Exam, but he stopped using them after replacing them with his newly developed Nen ability. He also had a yellow neckerchief and a purple belt.

Personality[]

Pokkle was very self-confident about his abilities, but at the same time, very cautious. He immediately understood when he was in real danger and always had a reserve plan. Depicted as fairly skilled in his own right, Pokkle had a strong drive but was not exceptionally talented when compared to other characters. He also seemed to have a lot of pride and was disappointed that he became a Hunter only due to his opponent refusing to fight him.

Plot[]

Hunter Exam arc[]

Pokkle takes Kyu's badge

Pokkle takes Kyu's badge

Pokkle is one of the 24 examinees to pass the Third Phase of the Hunter Exam within the Trick Tower. Outside of the Trick Tower, Lippo—the examiner of the phase—informs the examinees the next phase of the exam will be a manhunt held on Zevil Island and all of the examinees will be the hunters, and prey. The targets will be decided through a lottery.[3] During the Fourth Phase of the Hunter Exam, Gon spots Pokkle stalking examinee #105 Kyu in a field of grass. Pokkle ambushes Kyu with his bow and arrow but merely scratches him. Kyu tries to retaliate against Pokkle, but succumbs to paralyzation and faints on the ground. Pokkle then takes Kyu's badge and explains that he had used a poison-laced arrow to paralyze him.[6]

Killua 2

Killua not interested in fighting Pokkle

At the end of the Fourth Phase, Pokkle joins the 9 other examinees to move onto the Final Phase and later is interviewed by Netero. He states that examinee #404 Kurapika caught his attention the most and he doesn't want to fight examinee #44 Hisoka.[7] At an undisclosed location, Netero reveals that the final exam will be a one on one duel that's arranged in a pyramid chart. The first duel held was with Gon versus Hanzo and as the duel progresses; Pokkle notes that 3 hours have passed with no winner decided.[8] When Pokkle finally fights Hanzo, he easily surrenders because Hanzo showed no mercy. Pokkle passes the Hunter Exam due to Killua conceding the match to Pokkle.[9]

Mid-conversation during the discussion whether Illumi's Hunter License should be revoked. Pokkle mentions he finds it suspicious that during Kurapika's battle, Hisoka mentions something to Kurapika and forfeits.[10] After the discussion Pokkle apologizes to Kurapika for his suspicions, claiming the end of the exam seemed anti-climactic and admitted that he was dissatisfied with his own "default" win. He gives his home code to Kurapika, Leorio, and Gon before departing to become a successful Hunter of Fantastic Beasts after obtaining his license.[5]

Heavens Arena arc[]

HxH2011 EP35 Pokkle Nen Training

Pokkle during his Nen training

During Gon and Killua's training in the Heavens Arena, Wing reveals that Pokkle learned Nen after the Hunter Exam. Pokkle apparently had problems learning Ren.[11]

Chimera Ant arc[]

HxH2011 EP80 Pokkle's NGL Expedition Team

Ponzu's bee returns with no one getting it's messaged attached to it

During the Chimera Ant crisis, Pokkle leads a small expedition group consisting of Ponzu, Pekuba, and Balda in NGL. He kills at least one of Zazan's underlings, who are later examined by Peggy. Pokkle and his colleagues happen to stumble upon a gun-wielding Ant murdering humans with his pistols. Pokkle and group observe this from afar and safe distance. After asking a lightly injured Ponzu how she is, he concludes that they do not stand a chance against the Chimera Ants by themselves.[12] Ponzu attempts to contact the other five Hunter groups they had built a network with, to no avail, so Pokkle speculates that they have died. Therefore he decides to retreat out of NGL and contact the Hunter Association about the problem at hand. At that moment Pekuba panics and gets ambushed by a tunneling Chimera Ant that chops off his head in a single swipe.[13]

Pike Love Shower

Pike shoots his web at Pokkle who dodges

Pokkle in a fit of rage takes action and attacks the Chimera Ant with his Red Arrow Nen ability setting its head a flare. He then tells Ponzu and Balda to run, as a bald human faced-spider Chimera Ant named Pike approached the group while scaling a wall. Pokkle tries to retaliate, by shooting his Orange Arrow at Pike, who easily catches it. Pokkle becomes nervous at the fact that Pike caught his fastest arrow so easily. Pike then shoots out a web aimed at Pokkle who dodges it but hits Balda. He then retracts his web and bites off a chunk of Balda's head killing him. Pike regrets his actions Pokkle shoots 2 more arrows at the Chimera Ant, who easily catches both of them. Enraged Pokkle charges and throws enhanced punches at Pike and the moment he was about to shoot another arrow at point-blank range, he became paralyzed by being injected with a neurotoxin through Zazan's tail. Pokkle was then captured alive and brought to the Chimera Ant Nest.[13]

Pokkle Hiding - Episode 84

Beneath the dead bodies

Thanks to an antidote serum hidden in his mouth, Pokkle regains his ability to move and manages to hide underneath a pile of leftover skulls from the Queen's food. Though he realizes that he must escape somehow as he is at his limits, Neferpitou appears, smelling Pokkle hiding in the pile of bones.[14] Later, Neferpitou lobotomizes and probes Pokkle's brain to manipulate him into telling the Chimera Ants the specifics about Nen and how to discover which Nen category each Nen user belongs to. After divulging the information, Pokkle is butchered and killed by Pig to be eaten by the Chimera Ant Queen.[15]

Equipment[]

Pokkle targeting Kyu

Pokkle with his bow

Bow and Arrow: Before learning Nen, Pokkle used a bow and arrows made out of wood as his weapon. He carried the arrows in a quiver strapped to his back.[6]

Paralyzing Poison: Pokkle is one of the five candidates who used chemicals during the Fourth Phase of the Hunter Exam. Specifically, he soaked the tip of his arrows in a liquid that could paralyze the target for a week through a simple scratch.[6]

Antidote: Pokkle implanted an antidote in his back teeth. With it, he managed to cure himself of the paralysis caused by Zazan's powerful nerve-poison.[14]

Abilities & Powers[]

Pokkle had all the benefits granted by his status as a Hunter. In the Hunter Exam, he proved to be an accomplished archer, which, together with his use of paralyzing arrows and skills in stealth, allowed him to defeat his target[6] and pass the fourth phase. He also managed to survive for a while after being captured by the Chimera Ants, hiding in a pile of bones, until he was eventually found by Neferpitou. Pokkle is resistant to poison to some degree, as he quickly recovered from Zazan's powerful neurotoxin enough to use the antidote hidden in his tooth, while her victims usually sleep for a month.[14] He seems to be an expert in paralyzing substances, weaponizing them[6] and possessing an antidote capable of countering the effects of the poison of a Squadron Leader.[14]

Advanced Agility: Having passed the amended Second Phase of the Hunter Exam, Pokkle proved more nimble than many other applicants.[16]

Advanced Stamina: Pokkle was able to run for more than 80 km on different terrains during the First Phase of the Hunter Exam.[17]

Hand-to-Hand Combatant: Pokkle assaulted Pike with a flurry of punches.[13]

Proficient Archer: During the Hunter Exam, Pokkle employed a bow and arrows as his weapons of choice.[6] With his Nen ability, he was able to score headshots on multiple Chimera Ants.[12][13]

Nen[]

Rainbow Pokkle

Pokkle's Rainbow

Pokkle was an Emitter leaning toward Manipulation[2] and had the ability to separate the aura from his body and shoot it against the enemy. His Nen ability probably involved Transmutation as well. He was probably not a powerful Enhancement user since his punches failed to inflict any significant damage to Pike. Pokkle was also able to use at least Ten and Gyo.[13] It was revealed by Wing that initially he had problems with his Ren.[11]

His Nen ability is called Rainbow (七色弓箭(レインボウ) Seven Spectrum Array). He can transmute his aura into seven differently colored arrows; presumably, each has its own attribute. He molds his aura into an arrow with his right hand while simultaneously making a bow by transmuting his aura into an elastic sling between the thumb and middle finger of his left hand. Taking aim using the pointer finger on his left hand, Pokkle can then emit the arrow by releasing his hold.[13]

Pokkle's Nen Type: Emission
Type: Emission, Transmutation Red Arrow ((あか)()(ゆみ)()()()()()()(), Aka no Yumi)
Pokkle red arrow
Red Arrows burst into flame on contact, causing Pokkle's target to catch fire.[13]
Type: Emission, Transmutation Orange Arrow ((だいだい)()(ゆみ)()()()()()()(), Daidai no Yumi)
Orange Arrow
Orange Arrows have the highest speed.[13]

Manga Appearances[]

Hunter Exam arc
1. The Day of Departure Absent
2. An Encounter in the Storm Absent
3. The Ultimate Choice Absent
4. Kiriko: Wicked Magical Vulpes Absent
5. The First Phase Begins, Part 1 Absent
6. The First Phase Begins, Part 2 Absent
7. Respective Reasons Absent
8. The Other Enemy Absent
9. A Struggle in the Mist Absent
10. An Unexpected Task Absent
11. The Inevitable Outcome Absent
12. The Chairman Awaits Absent
13. A Game at Midnight, Part 1 Absent
14. A Game at Midnight, Part 2 Absent
15. The Path of Majority Rules Absent
16. Enter the Taskmasters Absent
17. Disparate Choice Absent
18. The Two Aces in the Hole Absent
19. The Trap of Majority Rules Absent
20. Gambling Time Absent
21. Resolution Absent
22. The Last Question Debut
23. Two Enemies Appears
24. Crash Course Appears
25. The Second Day Absent
26. The Night Before the Showdown Absent
27. A Volatile Situation Absent
28. A Huge Favor Absent
29. Killua's Case Absent
30. The Slithering Trap Absent
31. By the Skin of Their Teeth... Absent
32. And the Final Test...? Appears
33. The Final Test Begins! Appears
34. The First Candidate Accepted?! Appears
35. Light and Darkness, Part 1 Appears
36. Light and Darkness, Part 2 Appears
37. Light and Darkness, Part 3 Appears
38. Ging Freecss Appears
Heavens Arena arc
44. The Heavens Arena Absent
45. "Ren" Absent
46. "Nen" Absent
47. The Invisible Wall Absent
48. Hisoka's Terms Absent
49. The Battle Begins!! Absent
50. "Zetsu" Absent
51. "Ten" Absent
52. Kastro Absent
53. Double Absent
54. Cause of Defeat Absent
55. As for Hisoka... Absent
56. Training Resumes Absent
57. Promise Absent
58. Rematch Absent
59. Making the Grade Absent
60. Passing the Exam Pictured
61. Showdown Absent
62. Like You Mean It Absent
63. Next Absent
Chimera Ant arc
186. The Queen Absent
187. The Beast Fodder Absent
188. NGL Absent
189. Infiltration Appears
190. The Hunt Appears
191. Pros Absent
192. Human Dog Absent
193. Scissors Absent
194. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 1 Absent
195. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 2 Absent
196. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 3 Mentioned
197. vs. Hagya's Squad: Part 4 Appears
198. Sudden Attack Death
199. Light and Shadow Absent
200. Stipulation Absent
201. Reunion Absent
202. Duel Absent
203. Gyro Absent
204. Gyro's Story Absent
205. Time Remaining Absent
206. A Real Fight Absent
207. Weakness: Part 1 Absent
208. Weakness: Part 2 Absent
209. ? Absent
210. Weakness: Part 3 Absent
211. Loan Shark Absent
212. Water Breaking Absent
213. Birth Absent
214. Results Absent
215. Last Words Absent
216. Republic of East Gorteau Absent
217. Meat Orchard Absent
218. Confession Absent
219. Awakening Absent
220. Reunion: Part 1 Absent
221. Reunion: Part 2 Absent
222. Reunion: Part 3 Absent
223. 10: Part 1 Absent
224. 10: Part 2 Absent
225. 10: Part 3 Absent
226. 10: Part 4 Absent
227. 10: Part 5 Absent
228. 10: Part 6 Absent
229. 10: Part 7 Absent
230. 9: Part 1 Absent
231. 9: Part 2 Absent
232. 9: Part 3 Absent
233. 9: Part 4 Absent
234. 9: Part 5 Absent
235. 8: Part 1 Absent
236. 8: Part 2 Absent
237. 8: Part 3 Absent
238. 8: Part 4 Absent
239. 8: Part 5 Absent
240. 8: Part 6 Absent
241. 8: Part 7 Absent
242. 7: Part 1 Absent
243. 7: Part 2 Absent
244. 6: Part 1 Absent
245. 6: Part 2 Absent
246. 6: Part 3 Absent
247. 6: Part 4 Absent
248. 6: Part 5 Absent
249. 6: Part 6 Absent
250. 6: Part 7 Absent
251. 6: Part 8 Absent
252. 6: Part 9 Absent
253. 6: Part 10 Absent
254. 6: Part 11 Absent
255. 5: Part 1 to 2: Part 1 Absent
256. 2: Part 2 Absent
257. 1: Part 1 Absent
258. 1: Part 2 Absent
259. 1: Part 3 Absent
260. 1: Part 4 Absent
261. Charge: Part 1 Absent
262. Charge: Part 2 Absent
263. Charge: Part 3 Absent
264. Charge: Part 4 Absent
265. Charge: Part 5 Absent
266. "In the Unlikely Event Of..." Absent
267. Activation Absent
268. The King Absent
269. Adversity Is a Good Thing Absent
270. Indebted To Absent
271. Separation Absent
272. Error Absent
273. We Meet Again Absent
274. Solution Absent
275. Promise Absent
276. Missileman Absent
277. Insult Absent
278. Destruction Absent
279. Escape Absent
280. Direct Hit Absent
281. Godspeed Absent
282. Sealed Area Absent
283. Determination Absent
284. Fifteen Minutes Absent
285. Doubles Absent
286. Core Absent
287. Present State Absent
288. Accolade Absent
289. Terms Absent
290. Name Absent
291. Soliloquy Absent
292. Hidden Agenda Absent
293. Metamorphosis Absent
294. Breakdown Absent
295. Determination Absent
296. Admission Absent
297. The Last Absent
298. Rose Absent
299. Regeneration Absent
300. Insurance Absent
301. Memory Absent
302. Target Absent
303. Pain Absent
304. Magic Absent
305. Sorry Absent
306. Relief Absent
307. Loss Absent
308. Flash Absent
309. Game Absent
310. Action Absent
311. Deadline Absent
312. Resolve Absent
313. One Word Absent
314. Persuasion Absent
315. Home Absent
316. Real Name Absent
317. Answer Absent
318. Final Will Absent

Battles[]

Battles
  • Hunter Exam arc:
    • Pokkle vs. Great Stamp[18]
    • Pokkle vs. Kyu (Zevil Island)[6]
    • Pokkle vs. Hanzo (Final Phase)[9]
    • Pokkle vs. Killua Zoldyck* (Final Phase)[9]
  • Chimera Ant arc:
    • Pokkle vs. 3 of Zazan's peon soldiers[12]
    • Pokkle vs. Chimera Ant soldier[13]
    • Pokkle vs. Pike (Interrupted by Zazan)[13]

Trivia[]

  • Pokkle is the first graduated from the 287th Hunter Exam to have died so far.

Anime and Manga Differences[]

  • In the Nippon Animation 1999 anime adaptation:
    • Pokkle was first introduced during the First Phase of the Hunter Exam in the Milsy Wetlands. In this version, he is a substitute for Cherry in the scene where Kurapika and Leorio attempt to escape Hisoka's rampage in the swamp.[19]
    • In the Bonus Phase of the exam Pokkle was shown to be a knowledgeable mechanic by fixing the old battleship's steam turbine engine.[20]
  • In the 2011 anime adaptation:
    • Pokkle's appearances are expanded during the Chimera Ant arc: he is first seen with Ponzu and his friends in a park discussing the attack of giant insects in NGL.[21] At one point, he saves Ponzu from two Peons chasing her with his aura arrows.[22]
    • The scene where Pokkle is butchered and killed by Pig is omitted. Possibly due for it being too gruesome and grotesque to be viewed on television.[23]

Intertextuality and References[]

Miscellaneous[]

Translations around the World[]

Language Name
The Arab world Flag Arabic بوكل (Bokl)
France Flag French Pokkuru
South Korea Flag Korean 포클 (Pokeul)
Russia Flag Russian Поккл (Pokkl)

References[]

  1. Hunter × Hunter Hunter Association Official Issue: Hunter's Guide; Character & World Official Databook (pg. 85)
  2. 2.0 2.1 Exhibition: Togashi Yoshihiro -Puzzle-
  3. 3.0 3.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 3, Chapter 23
  4. Hunter × Hunter - Episode 26 (1999)
  5. 5.0 5.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 5, Chapter 38
  6. 6.0 6.1 6.2 6.3 6.4 6.5 6.6 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 3, Chapter 24
  7. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 4, Chapter 32
  8. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 4, Chapter 33
  9. 9.0 9.1 9.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 4, Chapter 35
  10. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 5, Chapter 37
  11. 11.0 11.1 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 7, Chapter 60
  12. 12.0 12.1 12.2 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 19, Chapter 189
  13. 13.0 13.1 13.2 13.3 13.4 13.5 13.6 13.7 13.8 13.9 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 19, Chapter 190
  14. 14.0 14.1 14.2 14.3 Hunter × Hunter - Volume 19, Chapter 197
  15. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 19, Chapter 198
  16. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 2, Chapter 12
  17. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 1, Chapter 7
  18. Hunter × Hunter - Volume 2, Chapter 10
  19. Hunter × Hunter - Episode 8 (1999)
  20. Hunter × Hunter - Episode 20 (1999)
  21. Hunter × Hunter - Episode 78 (2011)
  22. Hunter × Hunter - Episode 79 (2011)
  23. Hunter × Hunter - Episode 80 (2011)

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