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A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|博士|はかせ}}''' ''Pokémon Expert'') is considered an expert on Pokémon in his or her respective [[region]]. | A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{tt|博士|はかせ}}''' ''Pokémon Expert'') is considered an expert on Pokémon 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 the {{player}} their [[starter Pokémon|first Pokémon]]. | ||
Several known Pokémon Professors have had reports published in | Several known Pokémon Professors have had reports published in Pokémon Researchers Monthly, such as "Pokémon adaptive variation as a function of regional distribution" by [[Professor Ivy]] and "Challenges facing anthro-Pokémon global co-habitation" by Professor Oak. | ||
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], this is a Trainer class used by [[Professor Sycamore|Sycamore]]. | In [[Pokémon X and Y]], this is a Trainer class used by [[Professor Sycamore|Augustine Sycamore]]. | ||
==List of Pokémon | ==List of Pokémon Professors== | ||
[[File:Professor Rowan and assistants.png|thumb|350px|[[Professor Rowan]] and [[Professors' aides|his assistants]] at work]] | |||
===Core series=== | ===Core series=== | ||
*[[Professor Oak]] of the [[Kanto]] region, who studies the relationships between {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[human]]s. | * [[Professor Oak]] of the [[Kanto]] region, who studies the relationships between {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and [[human]]s. | ||
*[[Professor Elm]] of the [[Johto]] region, who studies [[Pokémon breeding]] patterns. | * [[Professor Elm]] of the [[Johto]] region, who studies [[Pokémon breeding]] patterns. | ||
*[[Professor Birch]] of the [[Hoenn]] region, who studies Pokémon habitats. | * [[Professor Birch]] of the [[Hoenn]] region, who studies Pokémon habitats. | ||
*[[Professor Rowan]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region, who studies Pokémon [[evolution]]. | * [[Professor Rowan]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region, who studies Pokémon [[evolution]]. | ||
*[[Professor Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the origins of Pokémon. | * [[Professor Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, who studies the origins of Pokémon. | ||
*[[Professor Sycamore]] of the [[Kalos]] region, who studies [[Mega Evolution]] and change. | * [[Professor Sycamore]] of the [[Kalos]] region, who studies [[Mega Evolution]] and change. | ||
* [[Professor Kukui]] of the [[Alola]] region, who studies Pokémon [[move|attacks]]. | |||
====Others in the core series==== | ====Others in the core series==== | ||
*[[Professor Cozmo]], a meteoriticist of [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Hoenn]]. | * [[Professor Cozmo]], a meteoriticist of [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Hoenn]]. | ||
*[[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. | * [[Cedric Juniper]] of the [[Unova]] region, Professor Juniper's father who used to be a Pokémon researcher. He studies Pokémon distribution and biology. | ||
*Professor Andrew Park, who runs the [[Poké Transfer Lab]]. | * [[Samson Oak]], [[Professor Oak]]'s cousin of the Alola Region, who studies [[Regional variant]]s. | ||
*[[Colress]], a researcher who studies Pokémon strength. | * Professor Andrew Park, who runs the [[Poké Transfer Lab]]. | ||
*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. | * [[Colress]], a researcher who studies Pokémon strength. | ||
*[[Bugsy]] is not only a | * 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. | ||
* [[Bugsy]], the [[Gym Leader]] of the [[Azalea Gym]], is not only a {{type|Bug}} specialist, but also a researcher of Bug-type Pokemon | |||
===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 [[SOL]], who invented the [[Trozei Beamer]]. | * [[Professor P]] of the unnamed region featured in [[Pokémon Trozei!]], head of [[SOL]], who invented the [[Trozei Beamer]]. | ||
*[[Professor Hastings]] of the [[Oblivia]], | * [[Professor Hastings]] of the [[Oblivia]] region, creator of the [[Capture Styler]] used by {{OBP|Pokémon Ranger|Ranger series}}s. | ||
* [[Professor Willow]] in [[Pokémon GO]], who studies the regional distribution 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 Burnet]] in [[Pokémon Dream Radar]]. | * [[Professor Burnet]] in [[Pokémon Dream Radar]]. | ||
*[[Professor Andy]] in [[Pokémon Art Academy]]. | * [[Professor Andy]] in [[Pokémon Art Academy]]. | ||
* [[Professor Tetra]] in [[Pokémon Picross]]. | |||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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===Pokémon specialists=== | ===Pokémon specialists=== | ||
* | *{{an|Dr. Fuji}}, creator of {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}} | ||
*[[Professor Westwood V]] of the [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Kanto]] | *[[Professor Westwood V]] of the [[Seafoam Islands]], [[Kanto]] | ||
*[[Professor Ivy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago | *[[Professor Ivy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who studies the [[Regional variant|regional differences]] between Pokémon | ||
*[[Gary Oak]] of [[Pallet Town]], [[Kanto]], | *[[Gary Oak]] of [[Pallet Town]], [[Kanto]], a Pokémon researcher known to have researched [[Fossil|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 | *[[Bugsy]] is not only a {{type|Bug}} specialist, but also a researcher of Bug-type Pokemon | ||
===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]], anime-canon creator of the 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 archaeologists==== | ||
*[[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}} | *[[Spencer Hale|Professor Hale]] of [[Greenfield]], [[Johto]], who researched rare and legendary Pokémon including the {{p|Unown}} | ||
*[[Professor Alden]] of [[Oldale Town]], [[Hoenn]], who studied ancient ruins in Hoenn | *[[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]] | *[[Professor Carolina]] of [[Celestic Town]], [[Sinnoh]], head of the [[Celestic Town Historical Research Center]] | ||
====Pokémon paleontologists==== | ====Pokémon paleontologists==== | ||
*A [[Nurse Joy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who led the expedition to [[ | *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 | ||
====Miscellaneous==== | ====Miscellaneous==== | ||
*[[Serena ( | *[[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=== | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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==See also== | |||
* [[Pokémon watcher]] | |||
* [[Professors' aides]] | |||
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[[Category:Pokémon world]] | [[Category:Pokémon world]] | ||
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Revision as of 00:40, 12 September 2016
- This article is about the Professors specializing in Pokémon. For the TCG tournament term, see Professor Program (TCG).
A Pokémon Professor (Japanese: ポケモン博士 Pokémon Expert) is considered an expert on Pokémon in his or her respective region. Pokémon Professors are often researchers as well, and many times they are the ones responsible for distributing Pokédexes and giving the player their first Pokémon.
Several known Pokémon Professors have had reports published in Pokémon Researchers Monthly, such as "Pokémon adaptive variation as a function of regional distribution" by Professor Ivy and "Challenges facing anthro-Pokémon global co-habitation" by Professor Oak.
In Pokémon X and Y, this is a Trainer class used by Augustine Sycamore.
List of Pokémon Professors
Core series
- Professor Oak of the Kanto region, who studies the relationships between Pokémon and humans.
- Professor Elm of the Johto region, who studies Pokémon breeding patterns.
- Professor Birch of the Hoenn region, who studies Pokémon habitats.
- Professor Rowan of the Sinnoh region, who studies Pokémon evolution.
- Professor Juniper of the Unova region, who studies the origins of Pokémon.
- Professor Sycamore of the Kalos region, who studies Mega Evolution and change.
- Professor Kukui of the Alola region, who studies Pokémon attacks.
Others in the core series
- Professor Cozmo, a meteoriticist of Fallarbor Town, Hoenn.
- Fennel of Striaton City, Unova, Professor Juniper's friend who specializes in studying Pokémon Trainers, as well as studying 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.
- Samson Oak, Professor Oak's cousin of the Alola Region, who studies Regional variants.
- Professor Andrew Park, who runs the Poké Transfer Lab.
- Colress, a researcher who studies Pokémon strength.
- Professor Silktree, mentioned in a note on the PC in the Ruins of Alph in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver as the founder of the Research Center.
- Bugsy, the Gym Leader of the Azalea Gym, is not only a Bug-type specialist, but also a researcher of Bug-type Pokemon
Side games
- 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.
Spin-off games
- Professor P of the unnamed region featured in Pokémon Trozei!, head of SOL, who invented the Trozei Beamer.
- Professor Hastings of the Oblivia region, creator of the Capture Styler used by Pokémon Rangers.
- Professor Willow in Pokémon GO, who studies the regional distribution of Pokémon.
Other fields of study
- Dr. Astropoff a scientist and astrologer.
- Professor Burnet in Pokémon Dream Radar.
- Professor Andy in Pokémon Art Academy.
- Professor Tetra in Pokémon Picross.
In the anime
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the anime include:
Pokémon specialists
- Dr. Fuji, creator of Mewtwo
- Professor Westwood V of the Seafoam Islands, Kanto
- Professor Ivy of the Orange Archipelago, who studies the regional differences between Pokémon
- Gary Oak of Pallet Town, Kanto, a Pokémon researcher known to have researched Fossil Pokémon, successfully resurrecting a living Aerodactyl and researching the habitat of supposedly extinct Shieldon. He has also shown interest in the legendary Pokémon of Sinnoh
- Dr. Gordon of Saffron City, Kanto, Pokémon inventions specialist
- Professor Jacuzzi, Gulpin specialist
- Professor Lund of LaRousse City, Hoenn, the leading authority on Deoxys
- Professor Kodama, inventor of the "Affinity enabler"
- Dr. Namba, a Team Rocket scientist
- Dr. Wiseman, a researcher of Shiny Pokémon
- Bugsy is not only a Bug-type specialist, but also a researcher of Bug-type Pokemon
Other fields of Pokémon study
Pokémon computer scientists
- Dr. Akihabara, anime-canon creator of the Pokémon Transfer System and Porygon
- Dr. Yung, inventor of the Mirage Pokémon system
Pokémon archaeologists
- Eve, discoverer of the ancient lost city of Pokémopolis
- Professor Telesu, who was doing research on hieroglyphics near a Slowpoke colony
- Professor Hale of Greenfield, Johto, who researched rare and legendary Pokémon including the Unown
- 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
Pokémon paleontologists
- 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
- Professor Proctor of Wales Island, Hoenn
- Dr. Kenzo of Oreburgh City, Sinnoh, in charge of Oreburgh Museum’s Fossil-restoration program
Miscellaneous
- Professor Serena of Bomba Island, Hoenn, who teaches at the Pokémon Battle Judge Training Institute
Other fields of study
Healthcare professional/Doctor
Astronomer/Ufologist
Roboticist
In the manga
Other professors, scientists, and researchers introduced in the various manga include:
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
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.
Trivia
- All core series Professors are named after a type of tree.
In other languages
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See also
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