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{{search|Professors specializing in Pokémon|the TCG tournament term|Professor Program (TCG)}}
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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]]. 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]].
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}}.


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.
Several known Pokémon Professors have had reports published in {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Researchers Monthly}}. In [[Pokémon X and Y]], this is a Trainer class used by [[Professor Sycamore|Augustine Sycamore]].
 
In [[Pokémon X and Y]], this is a Trainer class used by [[Professor Sycamore|Augustine Sycamore]].


==List of Pokémon Professors==
==List of Pokémon Professors==
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* [[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.
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====Others in the core series====
====Others in the core series====
* [[Professor Cozmo]], a meteoriticist of [[Fallarbor Town]], [[Hoenn]].
* [[Professor Cozmo]], a {{wp|Meteoritics|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.
* [[Samson Oak]], [[Professor Oak]]'s cousin of the Alola region, who studies [[regional variant]]s.
* Professor Andrew Park, who runs the [[Poké Transfer Lab]].
* Professor Andrew Park, who runs the [[Poké Transfer Lab]].
* [[Colress]], a researcher who studies Pokémon strength.
* [[Colress]], a researcher who studies Pokémon strength.
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*{{an|Dr. Fuji}}, creator of {{OBP|Mewtwo|original series}}
*{{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|Orange Islands]], who studies the regional differences between Pokémon
*[[Professor Ivy]] of the [[Orange Archipelago]], who studies the [[Regional variant|regional differences]] between Pokémon
*[[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]]
*[[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
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*[[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]]
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===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 {{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==
==Trivia==
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|ko=포켓몬 박사 ''{{tt|Pokémon Baksa|Pokémon Expert}}''
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==See also==
==See also==
* [[Pokémon watcher]]
* [[Pokémon watcher]]

Revision as of 20:38, 23 October 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 Trainers their first Pokémon.

Several known Pokémon Professors have had reports published in Pokémon Researchers Monthly. In Pokémon X and Y, this is a Trainer class used by Augustine Sycamore.

List of Pokémon Professors

Core series

Others in the core series

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 archaeologists

Pokémon paleontologists

Miscellaneous

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

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢博士 Pokémon Boksih *
小精靈博士 Síujīnglīng Boksih
Mandarin 寶可夢博士 / 宝可梦博士 Pokémon Bóshì
神奇寶貝博士 Shénqí-baǒbeì Bóshì
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
Italy Flag.png Italian Professore Pokémon
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓몬 박사 Pokémon Baksa
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Professor Pokémon
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Professor de Pokémon
Russia Flag.png Russian Профессор Покемонов Professor Pokemonov
Spain Flag.png Spanish Profesor Pokémon

See also

Oak (animeAdventuresPocket MonstersMasters) • ElmBirchRowanAurea JuniperCedric JuniperSycamore (animeMasters)
Kukui (animeMasters) • Burnet (anime) • SamsonMohnMagnoliaSonia (Masters) • LaventonSadaTuro
IvyCeriseAmaranthFriedeKranePHastingsBerlitzHollyTetraWillowBellisMirrorPhorusNeroli


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