Experiences his first major taste of "defeat and disgrace" as his hard-earned victory is snatched away, leading to significant character growth and a deeper resolve.
Gon's triumph is short-lived; immediately after his success, he is paralyzed by a poisoned needle from another applicant, Geretta, who steals both Gon's and Hisoka's tags.
Hisoka corners Kurapika and Leorio but decides to spare them after Kurapika offers a single-point badge, satisfying Hisoka's immediate need to pass the phase. Hunter X Hunter Episode 16
Hunter x Hunter Episode 16 Recap: “Defeat x And x Disgrace”
Further established as a terrifying and unpredictable force who views Gon as "prey" he wants to let ripen before the final hunt. Experiences his first major taste of "defeat and
Hunter X Hunter Episode 16, titled focuses on Gon's intense game of cat-and-mouse as he attempts to steal Hisoka’s ID tag during the Fourth Phase of the Hunter Exam. Episode Summary
For more details on the differences between the 1999 and 2011 versions of this episode, you can check out the comprehensive Hunterpedia Episode Guide . Hunter x Hunter Episode 16 Recap: “Defeat x
The episode follows Gon's high-stakes surveillance of Hisoka, who is tracking Leorio and Kurapika. Gon patiently waits for the perfect moment when Hisoka is most vulnerable—specifically when he is focused on attacking his own prey.