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{{search|Professors specializing in Pokémon|the TCG tournament term|Professor Program (TCG)}}
{{search|Professors specializing in Pokémon|the TCG tournament term|Professor Program (TCG)}}
A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|博士|はかせ}}''' ''Pokémon Expert'') is considered an expert on {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in his or her respective [[region]]. Pokémon Professors are often researchers as well, and many times they are the ones responsible for distributing [[Pokédex]]es and giving {{pkmn|Trainer}}s their {{pkmn2|starter|first Pokémon}}.
[[File:Pokémon Professors Masters Trailer.png|thumb|300px|From left to right: the Professors of [[Kalos]], [[Kanto]], and [[Alola]]]]
A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|博士|はかせ}}''' ''Pokémon Expert'') is considered an expert on {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in their respective [[region]]. Pokémon Professors are often researchers as well, and many times they are the ones responsible for distributing [[Pokédex]]es and giving {{pkmn|Trainer}}s their [[first partner Pokémon]].


Several known Pokémon Professors have had reports published in {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Researchers Monthly}}. Pokémon Professor is also a {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} used by [[Professor Sycamore|Augustine Sycamore]] in [[Pokémon X and Y]] and [[Professor Kukui|Kukui]] in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]].
Several known Pokémon Professors have had reports published in {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Researchers Monthly}}. Pokémon Professor is also a {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} used by [[Professor Sycamore|Augustine Sycamore]] in [[Pokémon X and Y]] and [[Professor Kukui|Kukui]] in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon}}, {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon}}. Many professors are accompanied by [[Professors' aides|laboratory assistants]], these aides often provide help with tasks, or perform small chores and field work.


==List of Pokémon Professors==
==List of Pokémon Professors==
===Core series===
{| class="roundy" width="70%" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #88a; border: 5px solid #88a"
|-
! style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kanto color dark}}|Kanto}}
! style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Johto}}
! style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|Hoenn}}
! style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Sinnoh}}
! style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Unova}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{kalos color light}}; color:#{{kalos color dark}}; {{roundytr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Kalos}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Gameabbrev1|RGBY}}{{Gameabbrev2|GSC}}{{Gameabbrev3|FRLG}}<br>{{Gameabbrev4|DPPt}}{{Gameabbrev4|HGSS}}{{Gameabbrev7|PE}}{{Gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{Gameabbrev2|GSC}}{{Gameabbrev4|HGSS}}
| {{Gameabbrev3|RSE}}{{Gameabbrev6|ORAS}}
| {{Gameabbrev4|DPPt}}{{Gameabbrev8|BDSP}}
| {{Gameabbrev5|BW}}{{Gameabbrev5|B2W2}}
| {{Gameabbrev6|XY}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Professor Oak}}
| {{color2|000|Professor Elm}}
| {{color2|000|Professor Birch}}
| {{color2|000|Professor Rowan}}
| {{color2|000|Professor Juniper}}
| {{color2|000|Professor Sycamore}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Professor Oak.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:HeartGold SoulSilver Professor Elm.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Professor Birch.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Professor Rowan.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Black White Juniper.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:XY Professor Sycamore.png|150x150px]]
|-
| style="background:#{{kanto color light}}; color:#{{kanto color dark}};" | {{color|{{kanto color dark}}|Pokémon ecology<ref>'''{{mas|Kris}}''':"But Professor Oak is already perfecting the study of Pokémon ecology." ([[Pokémon Masters EX]])</ref>}}
| style="background:#{{johto color light}}" | {{color2|{{johto color dark}}|Pokémon breeding}}
| style="background:#{{hoenn color light}}" | {{color2|{{hoenn color dark}}|List of Pokémon by habitat|Pokémon habitats}}
| style="background:#{{sinnoh color light}}" | {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|Evolution|Pokémon Evolution}}<br>{{color|{{sinnoh color dark}}|and}} {{color2|{{sinnoh color dark}}|List of Pokémon with form differences|form changes}}
| style="background:#{{unova color light}}" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|History of the Pokémon world|Origin of Pokémon}}
| style="background:#{{kalos color light}}" | {{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Evolution}}{{color|{{kalos color dark}}|,}}<br>{{color2|{{kalos color dark}}|Mega Evolution}}, {{color|{{kalos color dark}}|and change}}
|-
! style="background:#{{alola color light}}; color:#{{alola color dark}};" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Alola}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Galar}}
! style="background:#{{hisui color light}}" | {{color2|{{hisui color dark}}|Hisui}}
! colspan="2" style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; color:#{{paldea color dark}};" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Paldea}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{Gameabbrev7|SM}}{{Gameabbrev7|USUM}}
| colspan=2 | {{Gameabbrev8|SwSh}}
| {{Gameabbrev8|LA}}
| {{Gameabbrev9|S}}
| {{Gameabbrev9|V}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| {{color2|000|Professor Kukui}}
| {{color2|000|Professor Magnolia}}
| {{color2|000|Sonia|Professor Sonia}}{{tt|*|Becomes a Professor after publishing a book based on her discoveries of Galar's Darkest Day and other legends}}
| {{color2|000|Professor Laventon}}
| {{color2|000|Professor Sada}}
| {{color2|000|Professor Turo}}
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Sun Moon Professor Kukui.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Sword Shield Professor Magnolia.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Sword Shield Sonia.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Legends Arceus Professor Laventon.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Scarlet Sada.png|150x150px]]
| [[File:Violet Turo.png|150x150px]]
|-
| style="background:#{{alola color light}}; color:#{{alola color dark}}; {{roundybl|5px}}" | {{color2|{{alola color dark}}|Move|Pokémon moves}}
| style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Dynamax}}
| style="background:#{{galar color light}}" | {{color2|{{galar color dark}}|Darkest Day|Galar's history}}
| style="background:#{{hisui color light}}; color:#{{hisui color dark}};" | {{color2|{{hisui color dark}}|Research task (Legends: Arceus)|Pokémon ecology}}
| colspan=2 style="background:#{{paldea color light}}; color:#{{paldea color dark}}; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|Terastal phenomenon}} {{color|{{paldea color dark}}|and}} {{color2|{{paldea color dark}}|time travel}}
|}
Taking into account that Pokémon are living beings and that the science that studies living beings is biology, it is implicit that the vast majority of Pokémon Professors would be considered as biologists (not all since in Sonia's case, her field of study is the history of Galar, so she would be a historian).
====Professor's assistants====
[[File:Professor Rowan and assistants.png|thumb|350px|[[Professor Rowan]] and [[Professors' aides|his assistants]] at work]]
[[File:Professor Rowan and assistants.png|thumb|350px|[[Professor Rowan]] and [[Professors' aides|his assistants]] at work]]
===Core series===
{{main|Professor's assistant}}
* [[Professor Oak]] of the [[Kanto]] region, who studies the relationships between {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[human]]s.
Many professors are helped by assistants. These characters often have similar works of studies to the professor they are working for. Many of these characters take part in the main story of a game and provide helpful insight on behalf of the professor.
* [[Professor Elm]] of the [[Johto]] region, who studies [[Pokémon breeding]] patterns.
* [[Professor Birch]]'s child, who is either {{ga|Brendan}} or {{ga|May}} depending on the player chosen, will assist him in doing field work around [[Hoenn]].
* [[Professor Birch]] of the [[Hoenn]] region, who studies Pokémon habitats.
* {{ga|Lucas}} or {{ga|Dawn}} from [[Sandgem Town]] work for [[Professor Rowan]].
* [[Professor Rowan]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region, who studies Pokémon [[Evolution]].
* In {{g|Black 2 and White 2}}, [[Bianca]], a previous [[rival]] and [[friend]] from {{g|Black and White}} becomes an assistant to [[Professor Juniper]].
* [[Professor Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the origins of Pokémon.
* [[Dexio]] and [[Sina]] are [[Professor Sycamore]]'s assistants who are found in the [[Kalos]] and [[Alola]] regions.
* [[Professor Sycamore]] of the [[Kalos]] region, who studies [[Mega Evolution]] and change.
* [[Lillie]] is an assistant of [[Professor Kukui]] at the Pokémon Research Lab on Alola's {{rt|1|Alola}}.
* [[Professor Kukui]] of the [[Alola]] region, who studies Pokémon [[move|attacks]].
* [[Hop]], a [[rival]] character and [[friend]] of the protagonist becomes an assistant to [[Sonia]] during {{g|Sword and Shield}}'s postgame.
* Both the {{player}} and {{ga|Rei}}/{{ga|Akari}} help [[Professor Laventon]] with {{OBP|research task|Legends: Arceus}}s in the [[Hisui]] region.
 
====Other individuals who study Pokémon====
[[File:Professor Cozmo Sugimori.png|thumb|right|250px|Professor Cozmo is a meteoriticist from Fallarbor Town<br>illustrated by [[Ken Sugimori]]]]
Aside from the main professors that the player may come across, there are other known professors and researchers they may visit. They may be a part of a game's story, related to another character, or provide context and lore of a game or a setting's background and history.
;Other known professors
* [[Professor Cozmo]], a {{wp|Meteoritics|meteoriticist}} of [[Fallarbor Town]].
* Professor Silktree, mentioned in a note on the PC in the [[Ruins of Alph]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, is the founder of the local Research Center.
* Professor Andrew Park, who runs the [[Poké Transfer Lab]].
* [[Professor Burnet]] from the [[Dimensional Research Lab]], studies the relationship between Pokémon and other [[dimension]]s.
* [[Samson Oak]], [[Professor Oak]]'s cousin of the [[Alola]] region, studies [[regional form]]s and [[Totem Pokémon]].


====Others in the core series====
;Known researchers
* [[Professor Cozmo]], a {{wp|Meteoritics|meteoriticist}} of [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Hoenn]].
[[File:Art Life 20231027 Cynthia.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Cynthia is a known researcher of myths. Her house is usually covered in paperwork!<br>Illustrated by [[Atsushi Furusawa]]]]
* [[Bill]], a Pokémon Researcher and expert in many fields, as well as the inventor of the [[Pokémon Storage System]] and the [[Time Capsule]].
* [[Mr. Fuji]], previously known as Dr. Fuji, founded the [[Cinnabar Lab]] in order to research Pokémon. He had originally lived in {{ka|Pokémon Mansion}}, and is implied to have wrote its journals about {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Mewtwo}}.
* [[Blaine]], the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Cinnabar Gym]] is also a Pokémon researcher, who was good friends with Mr. Fuji.
* [[Kurt]], an [[Apricorn]] [[Poké Ball]] maker who also studies Poké Ball mechanics.
* [[Bugsy]], the [[Gym Leader]] of the [[Azalea Gym]], is not only a {{type|Bug}} specialist, but also a researcher of Bug-type Pokémon.
* [[Captain Stern]], a leading oceanographer from [[Hoenn]]'s [[Slateport City]].
* [[Cynthia]], the {{pkmn|Champion}} of the [[Sinnoh]] region, is an avid researcher and archeologist who studies myths and legends.
* [[Fennel]] of [[Striaton City]], [[Unova]], [[Professor Juniper]]'s friend who specializes in studying [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, as well as studying [[Pokémon Dream World|Pokémon dreams]].
* [[Fennel]] of [[Striaton City]], [[Unova]], [[Professor Juniper]]'s friend who specializes in studying [[Pokémon Trainer]]s, as well as studying [[Pokémon Dream World|Pokémon dreams]].
* [[Cedric Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, Professor Juniper's father who used to be a Pokémon researcher. He studies Pokémon distribution and biology.
* [[Lenora]], an archaeologist who is also the [[Gym Leader]] of [[Nacrene City]] and the director of [[Nacrene Museum]].
* [[Samson Oak]], [[Professor Oak]]'s cousin of the Alola region, who studies [[regional variant]]s.
* [[Cedric Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region and [[Professor Juniper]]'s father, used to be a Pokémon researcher. He studies Pokémon distribution and biology.
* Professor Andrew Park, who runs the [[Poké Transfer Lab]].
* [[Colress]], a researcher who studies how to bring out the power of Pokémon.
* [[Colress]], a researcher who studies Pokémon strength.
* [[Clemont]], an inventor from [[Lumiose City]] in the [[Kalos]] region is the creator of [[Alola]]'s [[Rotom Pokédex]].
* Professor Silktree, mentioned in a note on the PC in the [[Ruins of Alph]] in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} as the founder of the Research Center.
* [[Cara Liss]] of the [[Galar]] region is a researcher of [[Galar]]'s unique [[fossil]]s.
* [[Bugsy]], the [[Gym Leader]] of the [[Azalea Gym]], is not only a {{type|Bug}} specialist, but also a researcher of Bug-type Pokemon.
 
* [[Bill]], a Pokémon Researcher and expert in many fields.
;Related groups
* [[Professor Burnet]], who studies the relationship between Pokémon and other dimensions.
[[File:Aether Paradise Wishiwashi.png|thumb|right|250px|The [[Aether Foundation]] is known to care for troubled Pokémon, which in turn helps research them as living things]]
* [[Mohn]], former professor at the [[Aether Foundation]], and the one who first confirmed the existence of [[Ultra Wormhole]]s and [[Ultra Beast]]s.  
* Many [[Villainous team|villainous organizations]] are known to study and research Pokémon for malicious deeds. They are often accompanied by lower ranking members and {{tc|scientist}}s.
* The [[Aether Foundation]], an organization known for caring and researching Pokémon and [[Ultra Beast]]s, is known to hold many scientists and researchers.
** President [[Lusamine]] directs research projects, provide assets and is known to help with research on certain Pokémon.
** [[Mohn]], a former professor, first confirmed the existence of [[Ultra Wormhole]]s and [[Ultra Beast]]s.
** [[Faba]] helped develop the [[Beast Ball]] and the mask used to control [[Type: Null (Pokémon)|Type: Full]].
* The [[Galaxy Team]]'s Survey Corps is tasked in researching Pokémon and learning about what type of creatures they are.
**The Survey Corp is captained by [[Cyllene]].
**As noted above, [[Professor Laventon]] is the one tasked in creating [[Hisui]]'s [[Pokédex]]. He is assisted by the {{player}} and {{ga|Rei}} or {{ga|Akari}}.
* The faculty of the [[Naranja Academy|Naranja]]{{sup/9|S}} and [[Uva Academy|Uva Academies]]{{sup/9|V}} in [[Paldea]] contain multiple teachers and professors who study Pokémon.
** [[Jacq]], the biology instructor, studies Pokémon biology, and developed the [[Pokédex]] app for the [[Rotom Phone]].
** [[Raifort]], the history instructor, studies the history of [[Paldea]], especially the [[treasures of ruin]].
** [[Dendra]], the battle studies instructor, studies [[Pokémon battle|Pokémon battling]].
* The faculty of [[Blueberry Academy]] in [[Unova]] also contains multiple teachers and professors who study Pokémon.
** [[Briar]], one of the teachers at the school, is researching {{p|Terapagos}} and [[Area Zero]].
** [[Synclaire]] is the developer of the [[Synchro Machine]].


===Side games===
===Side games===
* [[Professor Krane]] of the [[Orre]] region, who specializes in the [[purification]] of [[Shadow Pokémon]].
* [[Professor Krane]] of the [[Orre]] region, who specializes in the [[purification]] of [[Shadow Pokémon]].
* [[Dr. Kaminko]] of the [[Orre]] region, who specializes in the creation of Robo-Pokémon.
* [[Dr. Kaminko]] of the Orre region, who specializes in the creation of Robo-Pokémon.


===Spin-off games===
===Spin-off games===
* [[Professor P]] of the unnamed region featured in [[Pokémon Trozei!]], head of [[Secret Operation League|SOL]], who invented the [[Trozei Beamer]].
* [[Dr. Mason]] of the [[Trading Card Game Islands]], who researches Pokémon cards.
* [[Professor Hastings]] of the [[Oblivia]] region, creator of the [[Capture Styler]] used by {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s.
* [[Professor P]] in [[Pokémon Trozei!]], the head of [[Secret Operation League|SOL]] and creator of the [[Trozei Beamer]].
* [[Professor Hastings]] of the [[Oblivia]] region, the creator of the [[Capture Styler]] used by {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s.
* [[Professor Holly]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Online]], who teaches the player the basics of how to play the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
* [[Professor Willow]] in [[Pokémon GO]], who studies the regional distribution of Pokémon.
* [[Professor Willow]] in [[Pokémon GO]], who studies the regional distribution of Pokémon.
* [[Professor Bellis]] of [[Pasio]] in [[Pokémon Masters EX]], who studies the relationship between Pokémon and [[sync stone]]s.
* [[Professor Mirror]] of the [[Lental]] region in [[New Pokémon Snap]], who studies the [[Illumina phenomenon]].
* [[Professor Phorus]] of [[Aeos Island]] in [[Pokémon UNITE]], who studies [[Aeos energy]].
* [[Professor Fir]] in [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Live]], who teaches the player the basics of how to play the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
* [[Professor Neroli]] in [[Pokémon Sleep]], who studies the sleeping habits of Pokémon.


===Other fields of study===
===Other fields of study===
* [[Horoscope|Dr. Astropoff]] a scientist and astrologer.
* [[Horoscope|Dr. Astropoff]], a scientist and astrologer.
* [[Professor Quentin Werty]] in [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]]
* [[Professor Quentin Werty]] in [[Learn with Pokémon: Typing Adventure]].
* [[Professor Andy]] in [[Pokémon Art Academy]].
* [[Professor Andy]] in [[Pokémon Art Academy]].
* [[Professor Tetra]] in [[Pokémon Picross]].
* [[Professor Tetra]] in [[Pokémon Picross]].
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the anime include:
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the {{pkmn|anime}} include:


===Pokémon specialists===
===Pokémon specialists===
*{{an|Dr. Fuji}}, creator of {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}
* {{an|Dr. Fuji}}, creator of {{OBP|Mewtwo|M01}}.
*[[Professor Westwood V]] of the [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Kanto]], a [[Pokédex]] programmer
* [[Professor Westwood V]] of {{an|Seafoam Island}}, [[Kanto]], a [[Pokédex]] programmer.
*[[Professor Ivy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who studies the [[Regional variant|regional differences]] between Pokémon
* [[Professor Ivy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who studies the [[Regional form|regional differences]] between Pokémon.
*[[Gary Oak]] of [[Pallet Town]], [[Kanto]], a Pokémon researcher known to have researched {{pkmn2|Fossil}}, successfully resurrecting a living {{p|Aerodactyl}} and researching the habitat of supposedly extinct {{p|Shieldon}}. He has also shown interest in the [[Legendary Pokémon]] of [[Sinnoh]]
* [[Gary Oak]] of [[Pallet Town]], [[Kanto]], a Pokémon researcher known to have researched [[Fossil]] Pokémon, successfully resurrecting a living {{p|Aerodactyl}} and researching the habitat of supposedly extinct {{p|Shieldon}}. He has also shown interest in the [[Legendary Pokémon]] of [[Sinnoh]].
*[[Dr. Gordon]] of [[Saffron City]], [[Kanto]], Pokémon inventions specialist
* [[Dr. Gordon]] of [[Saffron City]], [[Kanto]], Pokémon inventions specialist.
*[[Professor Jacuzzi]], {{p|Gulpin}} specialist
* [[Professor Jacuzzi]], {{p|Gulpin}} specialist.
*[[Professor Lund]] of [[LaRousse City]], [[Hoenn]], the leading authority on {{p|Deoxys}}
* [[Professor Lund]] of [[LaRousse City]], [[Hoenn]], the leading authority on {{p|Deoxys}}.
*[[Professor Kodama]], inventor of the "Affinity enabler"
* [[Professor Kodama]], inventor of the "Affinity enabler".
*[[Dr. Namba]], a [[Team Rocket]] scientist
* [[Dr. Namba]], a [[Team Rocket]] scientist.
*[[Dr. Wiseman]], a researcher of [[Shiny Pokémon]]
* [[Dr. Wiseman]], a researcher of [[Shiny Pokémon]].
*[[Bugsy]] is not only a {{type|Bug}} specialist, but also a researcher of Bug-type Pokemon
* [[Isaiah]], studies {{p|Clamperl}} and its pearls.
* [[Marie]] and [[Pierre]], currently co-writing a research paper on whether {{p|Sudowoodo}} is a {{t|Rock}} type or a {{t|Grass}} type.
* [[Naomi]], studies communication between {{type|Water}} Pokémon, specifically {{p|Lapras}}.
* [[Luna Carson]], studies Pokémon habitats from her home in {{DL|Mount Quena|Purity Canyon}}.
* [[Professor Cerise]] of the [[Cerise Laboratory]] in [[Vermilion City]], studies Pokémon and their ways of living.
* [[Professor Amaranth]], a researcher of {{p|Mew}}, and founder of [[Project Mew]].
* [[Friede|Professor Friede]], the leader of the [[Rising Volt Tacklers]], studies the unexplored mysteries of the [[Pokémon world]].
* [[Professor Willow]].


===Other fields of Pokémon study===
===Other fields of Pokémon study===
====Pokémon computer scientists====
====Pokémon computer scientists====
*[[Dr. Akihabara]], anime-canon creator of the Pokémon Transfer System and {{p|Porygon}}
* [[Dr. Akihabara]] of [[Matcha City]], [[Kanto]], anime-canon creator of the [[Pokémon Storage System|Pokémon Transfer System]] and {{p|Porygon}}.
*[[Dr. Yung]], inventor of the [[Mirage Pokémon]] system
* [[Dr. Yung]], inventor of the [[Mirage Pokémon]] system.


====Pokémon archaeologists====
====Pokémon archaeology====
*[[Eve]], discoverer of the ancient lost city of [[Pokémopolis]]
* [[Eve]], discoverer of the ancient lost city of [[Pokémopolis]].
*[[Professor Telesu]], who was doing research on hieroglyphics near a {{p|Slowpoke}} colony
* [[Professor Telesu]], who was doing research on hieroglyphics near a {{p|Slowpoke}} colony.
*[[Spencer Hale|Professor Hale]] of [[Greenfield]], [[Johto]], who researched rare and [[Legendary Pokémon]] including the {{p|Unown}}
* [[Tierra]], excavator of an ancient city that was ruled by a queen in [[Johto]].
*[[Professor Alden]] of [[Oldale Town]], [[Hoenn]], who studied ancient ruins in Hoenn
* [[Spencer Hale|Professor Hale]] of [[Greenfield]], [[Johto]], who researched rare and [[Legendary Pokémon]] including the {{p|Unown}}.
*[[Professor Carolina]] of [[Celestic Town]], [[Sinnoh]], head of the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]]
* [[Professor Alden]] of [[Oldale Town]], [[Hoenn]], who studied ancient ruins in Hoenn.
* [[Professor Carolina]] of [[Celestic Town]], [[Sinnoh]], head of the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]].
* [[Ferris]] and [[Sierra]], amateur archaeologists that study [[Unova]]'s [[Twist Mountain]].


====Pokémon paleontologists====
====Pokémon paleontology====
*A [[Nurse Joy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who led the expedition to [[Fukuhara Island No. 4]]
* A [[Nurse Joy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who led the expedition to [[Fukuhara Island No. 4]].
*[[Dora]], who worked with Gary at the [[Sayda Lab]]
* [[Dora]], who worked with Gary at the [[Sayda Lab]].
*[[Professor Proctor]] of [[Wales Island]], [[Hoenn]]
* [[Professor Proctor]] of [[Wales Island]], [[Hoenn]].
*[[Dr. Kenzo]] of [[Oreburgh City]], [[Sinnoh]], in charge of [[Oreburgh Museum]]’s Fossil-restoration program
* [[Dr. Kenzo]] of [[Oreburgh City]], [[Sinnoh]], in charge of [[Oreburgh Museum]]'s Fossil-restoration program.
* [[Foster]], discovered the Fossil Pokémon {{p|Omanyte}} and {{p|Omastar}} living at the [[Ruins of Alph]].
* [[Bray Zenn]], Cara Liss's assistant in [[Galar]].


====Miscellaneous====
====Miscellaneous====
*[[Serena (AG092)|Professor Serena]] of [[Bomba Island]], [[Hoenn]], who teaches at the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute
* {{OBP|Serena|AG092|Professor Serena}} of [[Bomba Island]], [[Hoenn]], who teaches at the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute


===Other fields of study===
===Other fields of study===
====Healthcare professional/Doctor====
====Astronomy====
*[[Dr. Anna]]
* [[Professor Icarus]] of [[Unova]].
 
====Botany====
* [[Professor Malveaux]], heads the [[Ferroseed Research Institute]], which studies moss samples and their properties.
 
====Healthcare====
* [[Dr. Anna]], operates a clinic and uses her Pokémon to help people's health.
* [[Dr. Proctor]], runs a hospital for people.
 
====Meteorology====
* [[Bart]] and [[Millie]], workers at Hoenn's [[Weather Institute]].
* {{OBP|Mariah|EP137}}, uses several {{p|Hoppip}} to study wind patterns.


====Astronomer/Ufologist====
====Pharmacology====
*[[Professor Icarus]] of [[Unova]]
* [[Cullen Calix]], studies medicine and works at the Pokémon Institute.
 
====Physicist====
* [[Newton Graceland]], interested in the [[Reverse World]] and invented several machines to reach the location.
* {{OBP|Tonio|M10}}, studies how energy moves from his lab under [[Alamos Town]]'s [[Space-Time Towers]].


====Roboticist====
====Roboticist====
*[[Professor Brown]]
* [[Professor Brown]]


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the various manga include:
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the various manga include:


===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
Apart from the main Professors of each region, there are also two notable Pokémon researchers, [[Professor Yanase Berlitz]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region who researched ways to control Legendary Pokémon such as {{p|Rayquaza}}, and [[Mr. Berlitz]], her husband. Currently both of them work as Professor Rowan's assistants.
Apart from the main Professors of each [[region]], there are also two notable Pokémon researchers: [[Professor Yanase Berlitz]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region, who researched ways to control Legendary Pokémon such as {{p|Rayquaza}}; and [[Mr. Berlitz]], her husband. Currently, both of them work as Professor Rowan's assistants.


==Trivia==
==In the TCG==
* All [[core series]] Professors and Professor Willow are named after a type of tree.
[[File:ProfessorResearchSwordShield201.jpg|200px|thumb|Full Art print of Professor Magnolia]]
{{main|Professor's Research (Sword & Shield 178)}}
'''Professor's Research'''  was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era), featuring different Professors in its artwork over time. It allows the player to discard their hand, then draw seven cards; an identical effect to previous Professor characters' cards.
{{-}}


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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* [[Pokémon watcher]]
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* [[Professors' aides]]
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Latest revision as of 00:01, 24 April 2024

This article is about the Professors specializing in Pokémon. For the TCG tournament term, see Professor Program (TCG).
From left to right: the Professors of Kalos, Kanto, and Alola

A Pokémon Professor (Japanese: ポケモン博士 Pokémon Expert) is considered an expert on Pokémon in their respective region. Pokémon Professors are often researchers as well, and many times they are the ones responsible for distributing Pokédexes and giving Trainers their first partner Pokémon.

Several known Pokémon Professors have had reports published in Pokémon Researchers Monthly. Pokémon Professor is also a Trainer class used by Augustine Sycamore in Pokémon X and Y and Kukui in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon. Many professors are accompanied by laboratory assistants, these aides often provide help with tasks, or perform small chores and field work.

List of Pokémon Professors

Core series

Kanto Johto Hoenn Sinnoh Unova Kalos
RGBYGSCFRLG
DPPtHGSSPEBDSP 		GSCHGSS RSEORAS DPPtBDSP BWB2W2 XY
Professor Oak Professor Elm Professor Birch Professor Rowan Professor Juniper Professor Sycamore
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Professor Oak.png HeartGold SoulSilver Professor Elm.png Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Professor Birch.png Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Professor Rowan.png Black White Juniper.png XY Professor Sycamore.png
Pokémon ecology[1] Pokémon breeding Pokémon habitats Pokémon Evolution
and form changes 		Origin of Pokémon Evolution,
Mega Evolution, and change
Alola Galar Hisui Paldea
SMUSUM SwSh LA S V
Professor Kukui Professor Magnolia Professor Sonia* Professor Laventon Professor Sada Professor Turo
Sun Moon Professor Kukui.png Sword Shield Professor Magnolia.png Sword Shield Sonia.png Legends Arceus Professor Laventon.png Scarlet Sada.png Violet Turo.png
Pokémon moves Dynamax Galar's history Pokémon ecology Terastal phenomenon and time travel

Taking into account that Pokémon are living beings and that the science that studies living beings is biology, it is implicit that the vast majority of Pokémon Professors would be considered as biologists (not all since in Sonia's case, her field of study is the history of Galar, so she would be a historian).

Professor's assistants

Professor Rowan and his assistants at work
Main article: Professor's assistant

Many professors are helped by assistants. These characters often have similar works of studies to the professor they are working for. Many of these characters take part in the main story of a game and provide helpful insight on behalf of the professor.

Other individuals who study Pokémon

Professor Cozmo is a meteoriticist from Fallarbor Town
illustrated by Ken Sugimori

Aside from the main professors that the player may come across, there are other known professors and researchers they may visit. They may be a part of a game's story, related to another character, or provide context and lore of a game or a setting's background and history.

Other known professors
Known researchers
Cynthia is a known researcher of myths. Her house is usually covered in paperwork!
Illustrated by Atsushi Furusawa
Related groups
The Aether Foundation is known to care for troubled Pokémon, which in turn helps research them as living things

Side games

Spin-off games

Other fields of study

In the anime

Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the anime include:

Pokémon specialists

Other fields of Pokémon study

Pokémon computer scientists

Pokémon archaeology

Pokémon paleontology

Miscellaneous

Other fields of study

Astronomy

Botany

Healthcare

  • Dr. Anna, operates a clinic and uses her Pokémon to help people's health.
  • Dr. Proctor, runs a hospital for people.

Meteorology

Pharmacology

  • Cullen Calix, studies medicine and works at the Pokémon Institute.

Physicist

Roboticist

In the manga

Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the various manga include:

Pokémon Adventures

Apart from the main Professors of each region, there are also two notable Pokémon researchers: Professor Yanase Berlitz of the Sinnoh region, who researched ways to control Legendary Pokémon such as Rayquaza; and Mr. Berlitz, her husband. Currently, both of them work as Professor Rowan's assistants.

In the TCG

Full Art print of Professor Magnolia
Main article: Professor's Research (Sword & Shield 178)

Professor's Research was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English Scarlet & Violet Series (the Japanese Scarlet & Violet Era), featuring different Professors in its artwork over time. It allows the player to discard their hand, then draw seven cards; an identical effect to previous Professor characters' cards.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢博士 Pokémon Boksih *
小精靈博士 Síujīnglìhng Boksih *
Mandarin 寶可夢博士 / 宝可梦博士 Pokémon Bóshì *
神奇寶貝博士 / 神奇宝贝博士 Shénqí-baǒbeì Bóshì *
Denmark Flag.png Danish Pokémon professor
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Pokémon Professor
Finland Flag.png Finnish Pokémon-professori
France Flag.png French Professeur Pokémon
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon-Professor
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Pokémon professzor
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Profesor Pokémon
Italy Flag.png Italian Professore Pokémon
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓몬 박사 Pokémon Baksa
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Pokémon professor
Poland Flag.png Polish Profesor Pokémonów
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Professor de Pokémon
Professor Pokémon
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Professor Pokémon
Russia Flag.png Russian Профессор Покемонов Professor Pokémonov
Spain Flag.png Spanish Profesor Pokémon
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Pokémon-professor
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Pokémon profesörü
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Giáo sư Pokémon

See also

Oak (anime • Adventures • Pocket Monsters • Masters) • Elm • Birch • Rowan • Aurea Juniper • Cedric Juniper • Sycamore (anime • Masters)
Kukui (anime • Masters) • Burnet (anime) • Samson • Mohn • Magnolia • Sonia (Masters) • Laventon • Sada • Turo
Ivy • Cerise • Amaranth • Friede • Krane • P • Hastings • Berlitz • Holly • Tetra • Willow • Bellis • Mirror • Phorus • Neroli


Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Kalos Ace Duo • Ace Trainer • Artist • Artist Family • Backpacker • Battle Girl • Beauty • Black Belt • Brains & Brawn
Butler • Champion • Chef • Driver • Elite Four • Fairy Tale Girl • Fisherman • Furisode Girl • Garçon • Gardener
Hex Maniac • Hiker • Honeymooners • Lass • Leader • Lumiose Gang Member • Mysterious Sisters • Owner
Poké Fan • Poké Fan Family • Pokémon Breeder • Pokémon Professor • Pokémon Ranger • Pokémon Trainer
Preschooler • Psychic • Punk Couple • Punk Girl • Punk Guy • Rangers • Rising Star • Roller Skater
Schoolboy • Schoolgirl • Scientist • Sky Trainer • Successor • Suspicious Child • Suspicious Lady
Suspicious Woman • Swimmer • Team Flare • Team Flare Admin • Team Flare Boss • Team Flare Grunt
Tourist • Twins • Veteran • Waitress • Worker • Youngster
Battle Chateau ranks:
By male: Baron • Viscount • Earl • Marquis • Duke • Grand Duke
By female: Baroness • Viscountess • Countess • Marchioness • Duchess • Grand Duchess
Battle Institute and Battle Maison only:
Battle Chatelaine • Lady • Madame • Maid • Monsieur • Rich Boy
Unused Trainer classes:
Ace Surfer • Swimmers
Alola Ace Duo • Ace Trainer • Aether Branch Chief • Aether Foundation • Aether Foundation Employee
Aether President • Athletic Siblings • Backpacker • Beauty • Bellhop • Black Belt • Captain • Collector • Cook • Dancer
Eevee User • Elite Four • Espeon User • Firefighter • Fisherman • Flareon User • GAME FREAK • Gentleman • Glaceon User
Golf Buddies • Golfer • Hiker • Honeymooners • Island Kahuna • Janitor • Jolteon User • Karate Family • Lass • Leafeon User
Madame • Office Worker • Pokémon Breeder • Pokémon Professor • Pokémon Trainer • Police Officer • Preschooler
Principal • Punk Girl • Punk Guy • Punk Pair • Rising Star • Rising Star Duo • Scientist • Sightseer • Swimmer • Swimmers
Swimmer Girls • Sylveon User • Teacher • Team Skull • Team Skull Admin • Team Skull Boss • Team Skull Grunt
Trial Guide • Twins • Umbreon User • Vaporeon User • Veteran • Veteran Duo • Worker • Youngster • Youth Athlete
ActorUSUM • Capoeira CoupleUSUM • Dancing FamilyUSUM • Kantonian GymUSUM • Master & ApprenticeUSUM
ReporterUSUM • Sparring PartnersUSUM • SurferUSUM • Team AquaUSUM • Team FlareUSUM • Team GalacticUSUM
Team MagmaUSUM • Team PlasmaUSUM • Team Rainbow RocketUSUM • Team Rainbow Rocket GruntUSUM
Tourist CoupleUSUM • Ultra Forest KartenvoyUS • Ultra Recon SquadUSUM
Battle Tree, Battle Royal Dome, and Battle Agency only:
Battle Legend • Pokémon Center Lady • Pro Wrestler


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References

  1. ↑ Kris:"But Professor Oak is already perfecting the study of Pokémon ecology." (Pokémon Masters EX)


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