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A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン博士''' ''Pokémon Expert'') is a veritable expert on the Pokémon World. They are notable for giving rookie Trainers their Starter Pokémon. Coincidentally, all of the Professors from the main-stream Pokémon series are named after a plant: Oak, Elm, Ivy, Birch, Rowan, Juniper, and Sycamore. The Professors are also responsible for the distribution of the [[Pokédex]].
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A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: {{Tt|'''ポケモン博士'''|Pokémon Hakase}} ''Pokémon Expert'') is a veritable expert on the Pokémon World who are known for giving rookie [[Pokémon Trainer|Trainers]] their [[Starter Pokémon]] and they are responsible for the distribution of the [[Pokédex]].
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All of the Professors from the main Pokémon series are named after a plant, tree or shrub:
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* [[Professor Oak]]
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* [[Professor Elm]]
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* [[Professor Ivy]]
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* [[Professor Birch]]
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* [[Professor Rowan]]
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* [[Professor Juniper]]
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* [[Professor Sycamore]]
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* [[Professor Kukui]]
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* [[Professor Magnolia]]
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* [[Pokémon Go]]'s Professor Willow
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* [[Pokémon HOME]]'s Professor Grand Oak
   
 
==List of Pokémon Professors==
 
==List of Pokémon Professors==
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*[[Professor Oak|Professor Samuel Oak]], who heralds from the [[Kanto]] region. His specialty is the study of the relationships between people and Pokémon.
 
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=== Core series ===
*[[Professor Elm]], who heralds from the [[Johto]] region. His specialty is the study of breeding patterns and interactions between Pokémon.
 
*[[Professor Birch]], who heralds from the [[Hoenn]] region. His specialty is the study of Pokémon habitats in correlation with human existences.
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*[[Professor Oak|Professor Samuel Oak]], from the [[Kanto]] region. His specialty is the study of the relationships between people and [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]].
*[[Professor Rowan]], who heralds from the [[Sinnoh]] region. His specialty is the study of Pokémon evolutionary patterns.
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*[[Professor Elm]], from the [[Johto]] region. His specialty is the study of breeding patterns and interactions between Pokémon.
*[[Professor Juniper|Professor Aurea Juniper]], who heralds from the [[Unova]] region. Her specialty is the study of Pokémon origins in relation to mythology.
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*[[Professor Birch]], from the [[Hoenn]] region. His specialty is the study of Pokémon habitats in correlation with human existences.
 
*[[Professor Rowan]], from the [[Sinnoh]] region. His specialty is the study of Pokémon [[Evolution|evolutionary]] patterns.
*[[Cedric Juniper]], a former Pokémon Professor and father of [[Professor Juniper]].
 
*[[Professor Sycamore|Professor Augustine Sycamore]], who heralds from the [[Kalos]] region. His specialty is the study of the new type of evolution: "[[Mega Evolution]]".
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*[[Professor Juniper|Professor Aurea Juniper]], from the [[Unova]] region. Her specialty is the study of Pokémon origins in relation to mythology.
 
**[[Cedric Juniper]], a former Pokémon Professor and the father of [[Professor Juniper]].
*[[Professor Kukui]], who heralds from the [[Alola]] region. His specialty is the study of Pokémon moves and will sometimes get himself hit to study the moves.
 
 
*[[Professor Sycamore|Professor Augustine Sycamore]], from the [[Kalos]] region. His specialty is the study of the new type of evolution: "[[Mega Evolution]]".
*Professor Willow, who rules the world of Pokemon Go
 
 
*[[Professor Kukui]], from the [[Alola]] region. His specialty is the study of Pokémon [[moves]] and will sometimes get himself hit to study the moves.
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**[[Samson Oak|Professor Samson Oak]], the cousin of Samuel Oak. He studies [[Regional variant]]s in the Alola region.
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**[[Professor Burnet]], her specialty is alternate dimensions. Formerly the Interdream Zone and currently the [[Ultra Wormhole]]. She is also the wife of Professor Kukui.
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*[[Professor Magnolia]], from the [[Galar]] region. Her specialty is the study of the new type of Phenomenon: "[[Dynamax]]".
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**[[Sonia]], the granddaughter of Professor Magnolia who studies the history of Galar and "[[Dynamax]]".
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=== Side games ===
 
*[[Professor Willow]], who rules the world of [[Pokémon GO]].
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*[[Professor Grand Oak]], who needs your help to complete his Pokédex in [[Pokémon HOME]].
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*[[Professor Bellis]], from the [[Pasio]] region. Her specialty is the study of the relationship between Pokémon and "[[Sync Stone]]s", which are required for "[[Sync Move]]s".
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*[[Professor Krane]], who has only appeared in [[Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness]] (which takes place in the [[Orre]] region). Taking after his fathers studies, he specializes in the purification of [[Shadow Pokémon]].
   
 
==Anime Only==
 
==Anime Only==
In the series' extensive medium, there are a variety of Pokémon Professors, many of which stem from the Pokémon anime. This is a comprehensive list of such professors, whose role is limited to being in the anime only.
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In the series' extensive medium, there are a variety of Pokémon Professors, many of which stem from the Pokémon anime and this is a comprehensive list of such professors, whose role is limited to being in the anime only.
 
*[[Professor Fuji]] created the genetic clone of [[Mewtwo]] on [[New Island]].
 
*[[Professor Fuji]] created the genetic clone of [[Mewtwo]] on [[New Island]].
 
*[[Professor Lund]], the foremost expert in terms of [[Deoxys]].
 
*[[Professor Lund]], the foremost expert in terms of [[Deoxys]].
 
*[[Dr. Akihabara]], credited with creating the [[Pokémon Transfer System]] and discovering the cyber-species of [[Porygon]].
 
*[[Dr. Akihabara]], credited with creating the [[Pokémon Transfer System]] and discovering the cyber-species of [[Porygon]].
*[[Professor Ivy|Professor Felina Ivy]] is the professor in the [[Orange Islands]].
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*[[Professor Ivy|Professor Felina Ivy]] is the professor in the [[Orange Islands]]. Her specialty study of the regional differences between Pokémon.
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*[[Professor Cerise]] is the professor of the [[Cerise Laboratory]] in [[Kanto]]. His specialty is the study of the mysteries about the world of [[Pokémon (creature)|Pokémon]].
   
 
==Manga-Exclusive==
 
==Manga-Exclusive==
 
Conversely, there are also Pokémon Professors whose role is limited to being featured in manga-related material. Such persons will be listed here.
 
Conversely, there are also Pokémon Professors whose role is limited to being featured in manga-related material. Such persons will be listed here.
*[[Yanase Berlitz|Professor Yanase Berlitz]], whose research revolved around methods to control [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Is also the mother of Platinum Berlitz, a Pokédex Holder and heir to the Berlitz Family throne. (''Pokémon Adventures series only'')
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*[[Yanase Berlitz|Professor Yanase Berlitz]], whose research revolved around methods to control [[Legendary Pokémon]] and the mother of Platinum Berlitz, a Pokédex Holder and heir to the Berlitz Family throne. (''Pokémon Adventures series only'')
*[[Professor Berlitz]] is an associate and assistant to [[Professor Rowan]]. (''Pokémon Adventures series only'')
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*[[Professor Berlitz]] is an associate and assistant to [[Professor Rowan]] (''Pokémon Adventures series only'')
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*Although most Pokémon Professors are named after trees (For example, ''Oak'', ''Elm'', ''Birch'', etc.), the Pokémon Professors in games outside of main-stream versions do not follow this pattern.
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*Although most Pokémon Professors are named after trees (''Oak'', ''Elm'', ''Birch'', etc.), the Pokémon Professors in games outside of the main series versions do not follow this pattern.
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*[[Professor Sycamore|Professor Augustine Sycamore]] and [[Professor Kukui]] are the only Professors that can be directly battled in-game.
*Professor Juniper is the only female main-stream professor.
 
*Professor Sycamore is the only Professor that can be battled in game legitamately and the only one that gives out starter Pokemon from a different region.
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*Professor Sycamore and [[Professor Birch]] (in the Remakes) are the only Professors that give the Trainer a starter Pokémon from a different region respectively:
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**[[Bulbasaur]], [[Squirtle]] and [[Charmander]] - Kanto Starters
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**[[Chikorita]], [[Totodile]] and [[Cyndaquil]] - Johto Starters
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*[[Professor Elm]], [[Professor Juniper]], Professor Sycamore and Professor Kukui appear to be the only four young Professors.
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Revision as of 00:33, 27 May 2020

A Pokémon Professor (Japanese: ポケモン博士 Pokémon Expert) is a veritable expert on the Pokémon World who are known for giving rookie Trainers their Starter Pokémon and they are responsible for the distribution of the Pokédex.

All of the Professors from the main Pokémon series are named after a plant, tree or shrub:

List of Pokémon Professors

Core series

Side games

Anime Only

In the series' extensive medium, there are a variety of Pokémon Professors, many of which stem from the Pokémon anime and this is a comprehensive list of such professors, whose role is limited to being in the anime only.

Manga-Exclusive

Conversely, there are also Pokémon Professors whose role is limited to being featured in manga-related material. Such persons will be listed here.

  • Professor Yanase Berlitz, whose research revolved around methods to control Legendary Pokémon and the mother of Platinum Berlitz, a Pokédex Holder and heir to the Berlitz Family throne. (Pokémon Adventures series only)
  • Professor Berlitz is an associate and assistant to Professor Rowan (Pokémon Adventures series only)

Trivia