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[[File:Oak's Lab Entrance LGPE.png|thumb|300px|[[Professor Oak's Laboratory]] in {{LGPE}}]]
A '''Pokémon Research Lab''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン{{ruby|研究所|けんきゅうじょ}}''' ''Pokémon Laboratory''), sometimes known as a '''Pokémon Lab''' is a laboratory for researching {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and other aspects of the [[Pokémon world]]. Here is where {{pkmn|Trainer}}s starting their [[Pokémon journey]] often receive their [[Pokédex]] and [[first partner Pokémon]] from the region's [[Pokémon Professor]]. Many laboratories have [[Professor's assistant|assistants]] who act as aides to the professor in their research and field studies.

==In the core series games==
===Pokémon research labs===
[[File:Pokémon Research Lab ZA.png|thumb|right|250px|The Sycamore Pokémon focuses on research of Pokémon, including [[Mega Evolution]]]]
In the core series, multiple laboratories use the same title of "Pokémon Research Lab". These locations may be distinguished by founder or owner's name.
* The '''[[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak Pokémon Research Lab]]''' or simply just known as '''Professor Oak's Laboratory''', in [[Kanto]] is located in [[Pallet Town]]. It is lead by [[Professor Oak]], who studies Pokémon ecology.
* The '''[[Cinnabar Lab]]''', simply known as the '''Pokémon Lab''', is located on [[Cinnabar Island]] in the Kanto [[region]]. It was founded by [[Mr. Fuji|Dr. Fuji]].{{fact}} Internally, {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}} refer to this location as the '''Pokémon Research Lab''', with the [[Trading Card Game]] supporting this title despite {{LGPE}} never referring to the lab by this title.
* '''Professor Birch's Pokémon Lab''' is located in [[Littleroot Town]] of [[Hoenn]]. It is lead by [[Professor Birch]], who studies Pokémon habitats.
* The '''Pokémon Research Lab''' in [[Sandgem Town]] of the [[Sinnoh]] region is lead by [[Professor Rowan]], a researcher of [[Pokémon Evolution]] and [[Form|form change]].
* The '''Juniper Pokémon Lab''', also known as the '''Pokémon Research Lab''' in [[Unova]], located in [[Nuvema Town]]. It is lead by [[Professor Juniper]], who studies the origin of Pokémon.
* In {{g|X and Y}}, the previously known '''[[Pokémon Research Lab (Kalos)|Sycamore Pokémon Lab]]''', named after [[Professor Sycamore]], is located on [[South Boulevard]] of [[Lumiose City]] in [[Kalos]]. It was originally lead by Professor Sycamore, a professor who studied [[Pokémon Evolution]] and [[Mega Evolution]]. In {{g|Legends: Z-A}}, it is now headed by acting director [[Mable]], a previous [[Team Flare]] scientist who is investigating the influx of Pokémon into Lumiose City following the urban redevelopment plan. As of Legends: Z-A, the laboratory has been simply renamed as '''Pokémon Research Lab'''.
* The '''Pokémon Research Lab''' on [[Melemele Island]] in [[Alola]] is located in the outskirts of [[Hau'oli City]]—{{rt|1|Alola}}. It is lead by [[Professor Kukui]], who studies [[Move|Pokémon moves]] and [[Z-Move]]s. In addition to being a research lab, it also acts as a home for the professor, [[Professor Burnet]], and [[Lillie]].
* In [[Galar]], the '''Pokémon Research Lab''' is located on {{rt|2|Galar}}, extending from [[Wedgehurst]]. At the start of {{g|Sword and Shield}} it is first lead by [[Professor Magnolia]], a researcher of the [[Dynamax]] phenomenon. She is [[Professor's assistant|assisted]] by her granddaughter, [[Sonia]], who is researching Galar's history. Sonia becomes the director of the lab by the games' end, leading into the events of the [[Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass|Expansion Pass]].

===Other known research labs===
[[File:Lysandre Labs ZA.png|thumb|right|250px|The abandoned Lysandre Labs was once a laboratory that researched holo tech]]
Below is a list of research labs by label. They may not have a formal title, or relate to Pokémon research in particular.
* The '''{{DL|Unova Route 6|Season Research Lab}}''' is located on [[Unova]]'s {{rt|6|Unova}}. It is primarily focused on {{OBP|season|game mechanic}}s and their relationship with the Pokémon {{p|Deerling}}.
* '''[[Lysandre Labs]]''' is known as a "research lab" in {{g|X and Y}}. It is located in [[Magenta Plaza]] of [[Lumiose City]]. [[Team Flare]] studied the [[ultimate weapon]] and the stones found on {{rt|10|Kalos}}. They also had developed the [[Holo Caster]].
* The '''{{DL|Heahea City|Dimensional Research Lab}}''' of [[Heahea City]] on [[Akala Island]] is ran by [[Professor Burnet]] in the [[Alola]] [[region]]. Its main focus is to research [[Ultra Wormhole]]s and dimensional disturbances. It is also used to study [[Nebby|Cosmog]]'s existence and relation to Ultra Wormholes during [[Lillie]]'s time with both professors.
* In ancient [[Hisui]], [[Professor Laventon]] owns a research lab in [[Jubilife Village]]'s [[Galaxy Hall]], where he studies Pokémon ecology.
* [[Clavell]]'s office acted as a research lab for the professor in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, before they had moved to their studies to the [[Zero Lab]] in [[Area Zero]]. This office is located in [[Mesagoza]]'s academy, with many of its machines and research material still intact. The professor of this region studied the [[Terastal]] phenomenon.
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===Other labs===
Many of these labs are not referred to as research labs.
* The '''{{DL|Poco Path|Poco Path Lighthouse}}''' laboratory in [[Paldea]], located on [[Poco Path]] near [[Cabo Poco]]. While not a traditional Pokémon lab, here is where [[Professor Sada]]/[[Professor Turo]] remotely studied the [[Terastal phenomenon]].
* The '''[[Zero Lab]]''' in [[Area Zero]] within the [[Great Crater of Paldea]]. Here is where the professor and their AI duplicate closely studied [[Terastal energy]], [[time travel]], and [[Paradox Pokémon]], especially through the use of the time machine they constructed there. After the professor [[Death in the Pokémon world|passed away]], their research continued under their AI assistant, before it traveled to a different time through the time machine, leaving the lab and its equipment abandoned and offline.
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==In the spin-off games==
A few Pokémon labs first appeared in {{spin-off games}}.
* In {{OBP|Pokémon Trading Card Game|video game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!|its sequel]], the '''[[Mason Laboratory]]''' is a facility located on [[TCG Island]] where the player receives their starter deck from [[Dr. Mason]].
* In {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, the '''[[Pokémon HQ Lab]]''' is a laboratory located in northwestern [[Orre]]. It is led by [[Professor Krane]], who researches the purification of [[Shadow Pokémon]]. The lab is also home to [[Michael]] and his family.
* In {{vg|Detective Pikachu}}, the '''[[Pokémon Comprehensive Laboratory]]''' is a research facility northwest of [[Ryme City]], located on a mountain pass. It was founded by [[John Waals]] and focuses on research and inventions relating to the abilities of Pokémon.
* In [[New Pokémon Snap]], the '''[[Laboratory of Ecology and Natural Sciences]]''' is a research facility located on [[Florio Island]] of the [[Lental]] region. It is led by [[Professor Mirror]] who specializes in the [[Illumina phenomenon]].

==In animation==
In animation, many of standard regional laboratories reappear in the {{pkmn|animated series}}. In addition to, it also features its own list of exclusive material.
* '''[[Professor Oak's Laboratory]]''' in [[Kanto]], located in [[Pallet Town]]. It is lead by [[Professor Oak]], who studies Pokémon ecology.
* The '''[[Cerise Laboratory]]''' in Kanto, an {{pkmn|animated series}}-exclusive laboratory located in [[Vermilion City]]. It is lead by [[Professor Cerise]], who broadly studies all areas of Pokémon research.
* The '''[[Marine Pokémon Laboratory]]''' in Johto, an animated series-exclusive laboratory located near [[New Bark Town]]. The director and sole operator is [[Naomi]], who studies "Pokémon Marine Biology".

==In literature==
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==In the TCG==
[[File:PokémonResearchLabUnifiedMinds205.jpg|thumb|Pokémon Research Lab in the TCG]]
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The card {{TCG ID|Unified Minds|Pokémon Research Lab|205}} is a {{TCG|Stadium card}} released in {{TCG|Unified Minds}}. It is based on the [[Cinnabar Lab]].
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==In other languages==
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