All of Hisoka's actions in this arc are done for the express purpose of trying to force him into a fight, only for it all to be for nothing, when Chrollo has his Nen taken away by Kurapika.

Chrollo acts as the main villain in the York Shin Arc in Yoshihiro Togashi's Hunter X Hunter. He is mentioned prior to this, as he is the reason for Kurapika's misery. He and his Phantom Troupe ...

After completing the hunter exam, Gon, Killua, Kurapika, and Leorio acquire Nen ... At the same time, the Phantom Troupe led by Chrollo also gathered in York New to steal all the auction items.