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Professor Augustine Sycamore プラターヌ博士 Dr. Platane
Art from X and Y by Yusuke Ohmura^[1]
Age	Unknown
Gender	Male
Eye color	Gray
Hair color	Black
Hometown	Lumiose City
Region	Kalos
Trainer class	Pokémon Professor
Generation	VI, VII, VIII, IX
Counterpart(s)	Professor Sycamore (Masters)
Games	X and Y, Masters EX
English voice actor	Ben Lepley^[2] (Masters EX)
Japanese voice actor	Katsuyuki Konishi^[3] (Masters EX)
Animated series	Pokémon the Series Pokémon Generations Pokémon Evolutions
Debut	Lumiose City Pursuit! (Animated series) The Redemption (Generations) The Visionary (Evolutions)
Counterpart(s)	Professor Sycamore (anime)
English voice actor	Jake Paque (Animated series) Austin Lee Matthews (Evolutions)
Japanese voice actor	Hiroshi Tsuchida (Animated series) Gō Inoue (Evolutions)
Manga series	Pokémon Adventures Pocket Monsters XY
Debut	An X-cuse to Come Out and Play (Adventures) PMXY12 (PMXY)

Professor Augustine Sycamore (Japanese: プラターヌ博士 Dr. Platane) is a Pokémon Professor from the Kalos region. He specializes in both Evolution, Mega Evolution, and change.

In the core series games

Sycamore in the opening of Pokémon X and Y

Professor Sycamore is mentioned as the one who selected a group made up of the player character, the opposite-gendered character, Shauna, Tierno, and Trevor to help him with his research, sending the Prof's Letter to the player's mother to ask her permission. Professor Sycamore personally gives Trevor and Tierno their Pokédex and first Pokémon, asking them to deliver both a Pokédex and a first partner Pokémon for the remaining three members of the group. He sends the three Kalos first partner Pokémon through Tierno.

The player first meets him in Lumiose City, where he will battle the player and, afterward, gives them one of the three Kanto first partner Pokémon. On the way to Shalour City, he will instruct the player to meet Gurkinn, the Mega Evolution guru, to learn and get a better understanding about Mega Evolution. Later, he appears at the Coumarine City monorail station and talks to Diantha about Mega Evolution and how it may be possibly related to the bonds between Pokémon and their Trainers. There, he will congratulate the player for using Mega Evolution for the first time and gives them HM02 (Fly).

He feels disappointed when Lysandre reveals himself to be the boss of Team Flare, but turns to his network of acquaintances to try to stop the villainous team's plan. He sends Dexio and Sina to the Lysandre Labs in order to investigate Team Flare's interest in AZ and how to thwart their plans.

Sycamore at his lab in Pokémon X and Y

At Couriway Town, he will apologize to the player for not preventing what Lysandre had done. He then challenges the player to another battle to test how far they have come in their journey. After being defeated, he informs the player that he has a special surprise for helping stop Team Flare and leaves. Once the player has beaten the Pokémon League, he leads a parade for the player in Lumiose City, where he awards them and their friends with the Honor of Kalos for their heroics.

Later, he tells the player to meet him in Lumiose Station, where he gives them a TMV Pass to board a train to Kiloude City. After Calem/Serena is defeated in Kiloude, Professor Sycamore will upgrade the player's Mega Ring in Anistar City so that they can detect hidden Mega Stones from 8 PM to 9 PM.

When the Pokédex is evaluated at his lab in Lumiose City, Sycamore will give the player an Oval Charm for completing all three Kalos Pokédexes (Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos, and Mountain Kalos) and a Shiny Charm for completing the National Pokédex.

Professor Sycamore is also mentioned in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, where Dexio and Sina reveal that he was the one who discovered the Zygarde Cube.

Pokémon

First battle

Pokémon Professor

Sycamore

Lumiose City

X and Y

Reward:

$1,400

Types:
Grass	Poison

Ability:

Overgrow

Held item:

None

Bulbasaur♂ Lv.10

Tackle
Normal	Physical

Growl
Normal	Status

Leech Seed
Grass	Status

Vine Whip
Grass	Physical

Type:
Fire	Unknown

Ability:

Blaze

Held item:

None

Charmander♂ Lv.10

Scratch
Normal	Physical

Growl
Normal	Status

Ember
Fire	Special

Smokescreen
Normal	Status

Type:
Water	Unknown

Ability:

Torrent

Held item:

None

Squirtle♂ Lv.10

Tackle
Normal	Physical

Tail Whip
Normal	Status

Water Gun
Water	Special

Withdraw
Water	Status

Second battle

Pokémon Professor

Sycamore

Couriway Town

X and Y

Reward:

$7,000

Types:
Grass	Poison

Ability:

Overgrow

Held item:

None

Venusaur♂ Lv.50

Petal Dance
Grass	Special

Worry Seed
Grass	Status

Synthesis
Grass	Status

Petal Blizzard
Grass	Physical

Types:
Fire	Flying

Ability:

Blaze

Held item:

None

Charizard♂ Lv.50

Flame Burst
Fire	Special

Wing Attack
Flying	Physical

Slash
Normal	Physical

Flamethrower
Fire	Special

Type:
Water	Unknown

Ability:

Torrent

Held item:

None

Blastoise♂ Lv.50

Water Pulse
Water	Special

Aqua Tail
Water	Physical

Skull Bash
Normal	Physical

Iron Defense
Steel	Status

Gives away

After being defeated for the first time in Lumiose City, Professor Sycamore will let the player choose themselves one of the Kanto first partner Pokémon. After the player has chosen their Pokémon, Professor will also give the player the first partner Pokémon's final evolution's respective Mega Stone (if Charmander was chosen, the Charizardite received will depend on the version of the game that's being played).

Types:
Grass	Poison

Ability:

Overgrow

Held item:

None

Bulbasaur♂/♀ Lv.10

Tackle
Normal	Physical

Growl
Normal	Status

Leech Seed
Grass	Status

Vine Whip
Grass	Physical

Type:
Fire	Unknown

Ability:

Blaze

Held item:

None

Charmander♂/♀ Lv.10

Scratch
Normal	Physical

Growl
Normal	Status

Ember
Fire	Special

Smokescreen
Normal	Status

Type:
Water	Unknown

Ability:

Torrent

Held item:

None

Squirtle♂/♀ Lv.10

Tackle
Normal	Physical

Tail Whip
Normal	Status

Water Gun
Water	Special

Withdraw
Water	Status

In the spin-off games

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, Professor Willow mentions that Sycamore is one of his colleagues.

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Professor Sycamore (Masters)

Professor Sycamore forms a sync pair with Xerneas, Bulbasaur, and Gogoat in Pokémon Masters EX. Professor Sycamore became a playable sync pair on February 11, 2021.

Dex		NDex		Type	Weakness	Base potential	Availability
#116	Professor Sycamore	#0716	Xerneas Active Mode	Fairy	Steel	★★★★★☆EX	Legendary Adventures Give and Take
#116	Professor Sycamore	#0001	Bulbasaur♂	Grass	Psychic	★★★★☆☆EX	Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100
#116	Holiday 2023 Sycamore	#0673	Gogoat♂	Grass	Fire	★★★★★☆EX	Seasonal Sync Pair Scout

Gallery

Artwork


X Y Concept art	Pokémon the Series: XY	Pokémon Generations Concept art

Sprites and models


Overworld model from X and Y	VS model from X and Y	Icon on the PSS from X and Y

Quotes

Main article: Professor Sycamore/Quotes

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Professor Sycamore in Pokémon the Series: XY

Main article: Professor Sycamore (anime)

Professor Sycamore is a recurring character in Pokémon the Series: XY, debuting in Lumiose City Pursuit!.

Pokémon Generations

Professor Sycamore appeared in The Redemption, where he was seen onstage with Diantha and Calem at the parade, celebrating the latter's achievement of becoming the new Kalos League Champion.

GOTCHA!

Professor Sycamore briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

Pokémon Evolutions

Professor Sycamore in Pokémon Evolutions

Professor Sycamore appeared in The Visionary. He was first seen in a flashback, discussing Lysandre's beliefs about beauty and the future of the world with him. Later, he watched Malva's announcement on the Holo Caster about Lysandre's legacy.

Pokémon

Gives to new Trainers

Chespin

Froakie

Fennekin

Voice actors

Language		Voice actor
Japanese		井上剛 Gō Inoue
English		Austin Lee Matthews
Italian		Jacopo Calatroni
Brazilian Portuguese		Lacarv
Spanish	Latin America	Manuel Campuzano
Spanish	Spain	Juan Miranda

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Professor Sycamore in Pokémon Adventures

Professor Sycamore debuts in the X & Y arc. He is first seen messaging Trevor via Holo Caster to inform him that the package of first partner Pokémon he requested has been sent to Trevor's house. When Trevor arrives to take the three Pokémon, he is shocked to find the Legendary Pokémon Xerneas and Yveltal have appeared and begin battling each other. The battle causes destruction and mass panic in Vaniville Town, but Trevor manages to record footage of the event on his Holo Caster before it gets damaged. Once the two Pokémon leave, Trevor decides to travel with his friends to find answers as to what happened while also wanting to meet up with the professor in Lumiose City.

Sycamore debuts in person at his lab in Lumiose City, where he shows the footage Trevor recorded to Lysandre. Sycamore also gives a copy of the footage so that it may be used for further study.

Later, Trevor and his friends make it to Lumiose City. There, they meet with Professor Sycamore and return the Charmander that had previously escaped from Sycamore's lab. Trevor, Y, Tierno, and Shauna are sent to Lysandre Café to have Trevor's Holo Caster fixed while X stays behind. When X reveals that he doesn't want to take the Chespin that Trevor got for him because he worries that it will only get caught up in the constant attacks from Team Flare, Professor Sycamore decides to challenge him to a battle in hopes of changing his mind. Although X agrees, he is angered when he is forced to use Chespin instead of Kanga. The battle ends with Professor Sycamore as the victor. Despite the lack of interest in the fight, X is impressed by Chespin's valor enough to take it on his team and give it a nickname. Much to Professor Sycamore's surprise and confusion, X also takes an interest in training the Charmander.

Afterward, the two head off to the Prism Tower while riding the Gogoat Shuttle service. When X's friends ask Sycamore about Lysandre's scary demeanor, Sycamore laughs their worries off and assumes they were just shocked from his majestic personality. He then heads inside Prism Tower to have an interview with Lumiose Press.

Sometime after Team Flare's plot to use the ultimate weapon fails, Professor Sycamore apologizes to X and his friends for not noticing that Lysandre was actually the leader of Team Flare earlier. He asks them to head to Anistar City, where he may use the secrets of the Anistar Sundial to help them stop Team Flare. When X's group arrives at Anistar to meet with the Professor, they find him surrounded by four Hawlucha while dangling on a harness connected to the Anistar Sundial. X and Y free the Professor and battle against the Hawlucha, whose Trainer is hidden in the area. While X's team battles the Hawlucha, Sycamore reveals that the effects of the ultimate weapon firing on Kalos have made it so that X and Y can track Mega Stones with their Mega Rings, but only from 8 PM to 9 PM. X and Y decide to take this information to look for the Mega Stones for their new team members, Rute and Solsol, but realize that the person who commanded the Hawlucha is still at large. While X and Y stay behind to face the unknown Trainer, Tierno and Shauna take their Mega Rings to find the Mega Stones for Rute and Solsol. As Tierno and Shauna search for the Mega Stones, Y discovers the person who attacked Sycamore was Essentia, a member of Team Flare, and battles her. After Essentia escapes, Sycamore learns from his assistants that Team Flare are hiding at the Pokémon Village.

Later, after Team Flare is defeated once and for all, Professor Sycamore, the Kalos Gym Leaders, Alexa, Bonnie, and Yvette congratulate X and his friends for their victory. Professor Sycamore proposes to have a party and parade as a celebration for their heroics, but Trevor declines, as he and his friends prefer to stick close to one another. Later, Sycamore talks to Blue and Blaine about their involvement in the battle against Team Flare. Blue and Blaine reveal that after they witnessed Zygarde disintegrate into its Cells, they noticed a green figure from where it once stood. Sycamore reveals that similar creatures have been seen in the Alola region, and sends Sina and Dexio there to investigate. While Sina and Dexio are away, Sycamore has Trevor take their place as his assistant.

Pokémon

Bulbasaur

Debut	They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping

Bulbasaur is one of the Pokémon that hangs around Professor Sycamore's lab. It was first seen alongside the other Kanto first partner Pokémon watching the footage of the battle between Xerneas and Yveltal. Later, it watched the battle between Charmander and X's Chespin, Marisso. When Charmander did damage to Marisso, Bulbasaur congratulated Charmander, embarrassing him.

None of Bulbasaur's moves are known.

Squirtle

Debut	They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping

Squirtle is one of the Pokémon that hangs around Professor Sycamore's lab. It was first seen alongside the other Kanto first partner Pokémon watching the footage of the battle between Xerneas and Yveltal. Later, it watched the battle between Charmander and X's Chespin, Marisso. When Charmander did damage to Marisso, Squirtle began clapping, embarrassing Charmander. It later accompanied Sycamore to the Sundial at Anistar City.

None of Squirtle's moves are known.

Given away

Chespin ♂

Debut	An X-cuse to Come Out and Play

Main article: Marisso

This Chespin was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to Trevor so that he could get X out of his depression. Despite battling with him repeatedly, X refused to let it join his team. After using Chespin to battle Professor Sycamore, X decided to keep Chespin and named it Marisso.

Fennekin

Debut	An X-cuse to Come Out and Play

Main article: Malva's Fennekin

This Fennekin was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to Trevor so that he could get X out of his depression. Both it and its Pokédex were sent flying in the battle between Xerneas and Yveltal. It was retrieved by Team Flare and taken by Malva to join her team.

Froakie ♂

Debut	An X-cuse to Come Out and Play

Main article: Croaky

This Froakie was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to Trevor so that he could get X out of his depression. After battling with Y repeatedly, it joined her team and was named Croaky.

Charmander ♂

Debut	They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping

Main article: Salamè

Charmander is one the Pokémon that hangs around Professor Sycamore's lab. It was first seen alongside the other Kanto first partner Pokémon watching the footage of the battle between Xerneas and Yveltal. Sometime after, Charmander escaped from the lab and took a nap in a flower bed on Route 4, where its tail caused the flowers to catch fire. The fire was put out by Froakie, who Charmander had recognized since they both belonged to the Professor. After returning it to Professor Sycamore, the Professor decided to have a battle with X and chose Charmander to use against Chespin. Chespin was defeated by Charmander, and to Professor Sycamore's surprise, X took Charmander with him and named it Salamè.

Used

Gogoat

Debut	Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change

The Professor was seen riding this Gogoat from the Gogoat Shuttle service when he and X went to meet up with Y, Shauna, Trevor, and Tierno.

None of Gogoat's moves are known.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Professor Sycamore in Pocket Monsters XY

Professor Sycamore has appeared in Pocket Monsters XY.

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In the TCG

Professor Sycamore

Main article: Professor Sycamore (XY 122)

Professor Sycamore was introduced as a Supporter card in the Pokémon Trading Card Game during the English XY Series (the Japanese XY Era). First released in the Collection X expansion, it later debuted in English in the XY expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration based on the Ken Sugimori artwork of the character. With the same effect as Professor Juniper from the Black & White expansion, Professor Sycamore allows the player to discard their hand and draw seven cards from their deck.

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Professor Sycamore trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS

Professor Sycamore appears as a trophy exclusive to the 3DS version.

Trophy information

This charming professor is an eminent Pokémon researcher in the Kalos region. He's dedicated to solving the puzzles of Mega Evolution in Pokémon, but unlike some other busy researchers, he always makes time to keep his hair stylish and his clothes and work space tidy.

Trivia

According to a male Scientist on the second floor of the lab in Lumiose City, Sycamore learned a lot from Professor Rowan in Sinnoh when he was young.
According to a woman in the Tower of Mastery, Sycamore trained at the Tower of Mastery in his youth to learn about Mega Evolution. However, he left fairly quickly as he decided he didn't have what it takes.
- However, his animated series counterpart has a Garchomp that can Mega Evolve.

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	プラターヌ博士 Dr. Platane	From platane (French for plane tree)
English	Professor Augustine Sycamore	From sycamore and Augustine Henry (a cultivar of plane trees)
German, Italian	Professor Platan	From his Japanese name
Spanish	Profesor Ciprés	From ciprés (cypress)
French	Professeur Platane	From his Japanese name
Korean	플라타느박사 Dr. Platane	Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Mandarin)	布拉塔諾博士 / 布拉塔诺博士 Dr. Bùlātǎnuò	Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese)	布拉塔諾博士 Dr. Boulāaitaapnohk*	Transcription of his Japanese name
Chinese (Cantonese)	法桐博士 Dr. Faattùhng*	From 法桐 faattùhng (oriental plane) and 法國 Faatgwok (France)
Indonesian	Profesor Platanu	Transcription of his Japanese name
Brazilian Portuguese	Professor Augustine Sicômoro* Professor Sycamore*	From his English name and sicômoro (sycamore) Same as English name
Russian	Профессор Сайкамор Professor Saikamor	Transcription of his English name
Thai	ดร.พลาตัน Dr. Phlatan	Transcription of his Japanese name
Vietnamese	Giáo sư Puratanu	Transcription of his Japanese name

References

Pokémon Professors
Core series	Oak • Elm • Birch • Cozmo • Rowan • Aurea Juniper • Cedric Juniper • Sycamore • Kukui • Burnet • Samson • Mohn • Magnolia • Sonia • Laventon • Sada • Turo
Masters EX	Oak • Sycamore • Kukui • Sonia
Other spin-offs	Krane • P • Hastings • Holly • Burnet • Tetra • Willow • Mirror • Phorus • Fir • Neroli
Animated series	Oak • Ivy • Elm • Birch • Cozmo • Rowan • Carolina • Hastings • Aurea Juniper • Cedric Juniper • Sycamore • Kukui • Burnet • Samson • Mohn • Cerise • Magnolia • Sonia • Amaranth • Friede • Willow
Adventures	Oak • Elm • Birch • Cozmo • Rowan • Berlitz • Aurea Juniper • Cedric Juniper • Sycamore • Kukui • Burnet • Samson • Mohn • Magnolia • Sonia • Turo
Other manga	Oak (Pocket Monsters)
For more, see the Professors category

Non-player characters in the core series games

Kalos

Professor Sycamore • Grace • Calem • Serena • Shauna • Tierno • Trevor • Alexa • Cassius • Inver • Sina • Dexio • Gurkinn
Bonnie • Diantha • AZ • Looker • Emma • Mr. Bonding • Phil the Photo Guy • Memory Girl • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman
Team Flare • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Battle Chatelaines • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge

See also:
Kanto	Professor Oak • Mom (Kanto) • Mom (LGPE) • Red • Blue • Green • Trace • Daisy • Old man • Bill • Celio • Mr. Fuji • Safari Zone Warden • Copycat • Primo • Koichi Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Erik and Sara • Teala • Mina • Cal • Steven Stone • Maylene • Cameron • Mr. Game • Morimoto Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Professor's aides • Magikarp salesman • Name Rater • Day-Care Person • Mr. Hyper
Johto	Professor Elm • Professor Oak • Mom • Ethan • Lyra • Silver • Mr. Pokémon • Eusine • Lance • Red • Kiyo • Baoba • Magnus • Earl • Kurt • Carrie • Dude Mary • Buena • Radio Director • Haircut brothers • Webster • Master • Li • Wilma • Primo • Maximo • Jet • Caitlin • Cynthia • Cameron • Mr. Game • Felicity • Teala Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Frontier Brains • Kimono Girls • Week Siblings • Name Rater • Poké Seer • Day-Care Couple • Professor's aides
Hoenn	Professor Birch • Mom • May • Brendan • Wally • Wanda • Steven Stone • Wallace • Scott • Mr. Briney • Mr. Stone • Gabby and Ty • Lanette Brigette • Professor Cozmo • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Rydel • Winstrate family • Captain Stern • Trick Master • Treasure Hunter • Dock Apprentice • Pokémon Center Ladies • Old guys • Mr. Bonding • Teala • Aarune • Lisia • Zinnia • Looker • Inver • Chaz • Fossil Maniac • Kiri • Memory Girl Team Aqua • Team Magma • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Battle Chatelaines • Gym guide • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Stats judge
Sevii	Celio • Bill • Lostelle • Lorelei • Selphy • Teala Team Rocket • Day-Care Couple
Sinnoh	Professor Rowan • Professor Oak • Johanna • Barry • Lucas • Dawn • Cynthia • Looker • Stat Trainers (Cheryl • Riley • Mira • Buck • Marley) Bebe • Teala • Felicity • Roseanne • Rad Rickshaw • Eldritch • Wilma • Jasmine • Caitlin • Julia • Jordan • Dexter • Keira • Mr. Backlot • Morimoto Underground Man • Mr. Goods • Mr. Fuego • Pokétch Co. President • Dr. Footstep • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Helena • Ketch Appy Team Galactic • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Professor's assistants • Stats judge
Unova	Professor Juniper • Mom (BW) • Mom (B2W2) • Cheren • Bianca • Bianca's father • Hugh • Hugh's sister • Cedric Juniper • Fennel • Amanita Cilan • Chili • Cress • Lenora • Hawes • Loblolly • Charles • Iris • Drayden • Alder • Benga • Curtis • Yancy • Brycen • Sabrina • Pop Roxie Hilbert • Hilda • Nate • Rosa • Ingo • Emmet • Cynthia • Looker • N • Colress • Morimoto • Nishino • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman Team Plasma • Clyde • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • PWT participants • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge • Magikarp salesman
Alola	Professor Kukui • Mom • Lillie • Nebby • Hau • Rotom • Professor Burnet • Molayne • Samson Oak • Ryuki • Mohn Red • Blue • Wally • Cynthia • Grimsley • Colress • Sina • Dexio • Looker • Anabel • Necrozma • Morimoto • Iwao Team Skull • Aether Foundation • Ultra Recon Squad • Team Rainbow Rocket Trial Captains • Island kahunas • Elite Four • Name Rater • Judge • Mr. Hyper • Gester
Galar	Professor Magnolia • Mum • Hop • Bede • Marnie • Sonia • Leon Sordward • Shielbert • Mustard • Klara • Avery • Honey • Hyde • Peony • Peonia • Calyrex • Ball Guy Watt Traders • Ingredients Sellers • Digging Duo • Camping King Team Yell • Macro Cosmos • Dan • Gym Leaders • Morimoto • Cara Liss • Jack
Hisui	Cogita • Arceus • Choy • Anthe • Miss Fortunes (Charm • Clover • Coin) • Vessa Galaxy Team • Diamond Clan • Pearl Clan • Ginkgo Guild
Paldea	Professor Sada • Professor Turo • Mom • Nemona • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Arven • Penny • Heath Clavell • Jacq • Dendra • Miriam • Raifort • Saguaro • Salvatore • Tyme • Harrington Carmine • Kieran • Briar • Cyrano • Terapagos • Billy and O'Nare Team Star • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Pokémon League representatives
Kitakami	Carmine • Kieran • Briar • Caretaker • Yukito and Hideko • Ogerpon • Pecharunt • Perrin • Billy and O'Nare Koraidon • Miraidon • Jacq • Nemona • Arven • Penny • Terapagos • Professor Sada • Professor Turo
Blueberry	Cyrano • Briar • Carmine • Kieran • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Rika • Clavell • Perrin • Snacksworth • Synclaire BB Elite Four • Special Coaches • Guidance counselors

Pokémon Pocket Monsters characters
Red • Clefairy • Pikachu • Togepi • Tyrogue • Conkeldurr • Dedenne • Chespin • Froakie

PM	Green • Blue • Yellow • Gold • Silver Professor Oak • Bill • Bill's wife Brock • Misty • Lt. Surge • Erika • Sabrina • Koga • Blaine • Giovanni • Lorelei • Bruno • Agatha • Lance Professor Elm • Earl • Clefairy Rangers • Kurt • DJ Mary • Chairman • Kiyo Falkner • Bugsy • Whitney • Morty • Jasmine • Chuck • Pryce • Clair • Will • Karen

PMRS	Ruby • Sapphire • Red • Blue Professor Birch • Mr. Stone • Mr. Briney • Maxie • Tetsuya • Rydel • Rydel's rival Dr. Takeda • Scott Norman • Roxanne • Brawly • Wattson

PMDP	Dia • Kazuki Professor Rowan • Mars • Looker • Charon Dai Fugō • Okane Daisukī Roark • Aaron

PMBW	Black • Bianca • Cheren Professor Juniper • N • Cedric Juniper • Ghetsis Cilan • Chili • Cress • Lenora • Burgh • Elesa • Clay • Skyla • Shauntal • Marshal • Grimsley • Caitlin • Alder

PMXY	Shauna • Professor Sycamore • Serena

PMSM	Hala • Lillie

This game character article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games.

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+|enva=Ben Lepley<ref name="Ben Lepley">[https://twitter.com/whitebathrobe/status/1388154966074822656?s=20 Ben Lepley's Twitter]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
+|jpva=[[Katsuyuki Konishi]]<ref name="Katsuyuki Konishi">[https://twitter.com/pokemas_game/status/1359774171564290050 Pokémon Masters EX Twitter] (Japanese)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small>
+}}
+{{Character Infobox/Anime
+|color={{kalos color light}}
+|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Generations]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]''
+|debut=''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'' <small>([[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]])</small><br>''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Generations}})</small><br>''[[PE03|The Visionary]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
+|counterpart=[[Professor Sycamore (anime)]]
+|enva=[[Jake Paque]] <small>([[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]])</small><br>Austin Lee Matthews <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
+|jpva=[[Hiroshi Tsuchida]] <small>([[Pokémon animated series|Animated series]])</small><br>Gō Inoue <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
+}}
+{{Character Infobox/Manga
+|color={{kalos color light}}
+|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''<br>''{{OBP|Pocket Monsters XY|Kosaku Anakubo}}''
+|debut=''[[PS549|An X-cuse to Come Out and Play]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Adventures}})</small><br>[[PMXY12]] <small>({{OBP|Pocket Monsters XY|Kosaku Anakubo|PMXY}})</small>
+}}
+|}
-==In the games==
+'''Professor Augustine Sycamore''' (Japanese: '''プラターヌ博士''' ''Dr. Platane'') is a [[Pokémon Professor]] from the [[Kalos]] region. He specializes in both [[Evolution]], [[Mega Evolution]], and change.
-Professor Sycamore is mentioned as the one who selected a group made up of the [[player character]], the opposite-gendered character, [[Shauna]], [[Tierno]] and [[Trevor]] to help him with his research, sending the {{key|VI|Prof's Letter}} to the [[Grace (Kalos)|player's mother]] to ask her permission. Professor Sycamore personally gives Trevor and Tierno their [[Pokédex]] and first Pokémon, asking them to deliver both a Pokédex and a starter Pokémon for the remaining three members of the group. He sends the three [[Kalos]] [[starter Pokémon]] through Tierno.
-The player first meets him in [[Lumiose City]], where he will battle the player and, afterwards, gives them one of the three Kanto starter Pokémon. On the way to [[Shalour City]], he will instruct the player to meet [[Gurkinn]], the Mega Evolution guru, to learn and get a better understanding about [[Mega Evolution]]. Later, he appears at the [[Coumarine City]] monorail station and talks to [[Diantha]] about Mega Evolution and how it may be possibly related to the bonds between Pokémon and their Trainers. There, he will congratulate the player for using Mega Evolution for the first time and gives them {{HM|02|Fly}}.
+==In the core series games==
+[[File:Sycamore Intro XY.png|thumb|left|250px|Sycamore in the opening of Pokémon X and Y]]
+Professor Sycamore is mentioned as the one who selected a group made up of the [[player character]], the opposite-gendered character, [[Shauna]], [[Tierno]], and [[Trevor]] to help him with his research, sending the [[Prof's Letter]] to the {{kal|Grace|player's mother}} to ask her permission. Professor Sycamore personally gives Trevor and Tierno their [[Pokédex]] and first Pokémon, asking them to deliver both a Pokédex and a first partner Pokémon for the remaining three members of the group. He sends the three [[Kalos first partner Pokémon]] through Tierno.
+The player first meets him in [[Lumiose City]], where he will battle the player and, afterward, gives them one of the three Kanto first partner Pokémon. On the way to [[Shalour City]], he will instruct the player to meet [[Gurkinn]], the Mega Evolution guru, to learn and get a better understanding about [[Mega Evolution]]. Later, he appears at the [[Coumarine City]] monorail station and talks to [[Diantha]] about Mega Evolution and how it may be possibly related to the bonds between Pokémon and their Trainers. There, he will congratulate the player for using Mega Evolution for the first time and gives them {{HM|02|Fly}}.
 He feels disappointed when [[Lysandre]] reveals himself to be the boss of [[Team Flare]], but turns to his network of acquaintances to try to stop the villainous team's plan. He sends [[Dexio]] and [[Sina]] to the [[Lysandre Labs]] in order to investigate Team Flare's interest in [[AZ]] and how to thwart their plans.
-At [[Couriway Town]], he will apologize to the player for not preventing what Lysandre had done. He then challenges the player to another battle to test how far they have come in their journey. After being defeated, he informs the player that he has a special surprise for helping stop [[Team Flare]] and leaves. Once the player has beaten the Pokémon League, he leads a parade for the player in Lumiose City, where he awards them and their friends with the {{key|VI|Honor of Kalos}} for their heroics.
+[[File:Sycamore Lab XY.png|thumb|left|250px|Sycamore at his lab in Pokémon X and Y]]
+At [[Couriway Town]], he will apologize to the player for not preventing what Lysandre had done. He then challenges the player to another battle to test how far they have come in their journey. After being defeated, he informs the player that he has a special surprise for helping stop [[Team Flare]] and leaves. Once the player has beaten the Pokémon League, he leads a parade for the player in Lumiose City, where he awards them and their friends with the [[Honor of Kalos]] for their heroics.
-Later, he tells the player to meet him in Lumiose Station, where he gives them a ticket to [[Kiloude City]]. After {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} is defeated in Kiloude, Professor Sycamore will upgrade the player's [[Key Stone|Mega Ring]] so that they can detect hidden [[Mega Stone]]s from 8 PM to 9 PM.
+Later, he tells the player to meet him in Lumiose Station, where he gives them a [[TMV Pass]] to board a train to [[Kiloude City]]. After {{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}} is defeated in Kiloude, Professor Sycamore will upgrade the player's [[Mega Ring]] in [[Anistar City]] so that they can detect hidden [[Mega Stone]]s from 8 PM to 9 PM.
-When the Pokédex is evaluated at his lab in [[Lumiose City]], Sycamore will give the player an {{key|VI|Oval Charm}} for completing all three Kalos [[Pokédex]]es (Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos, and Mountain Kalos) and a {{key|VI|Shiny Charm}} for completing the [[National Dex]].
+When the Pokédex is evaluated at his lab in [[Lumiose City]], Sycamore will give the player an [[Oval Charm]] for completing all three Kalos [[Pokédex]]es (Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos, and Mountain Kalos) and a [[Shiny Charm]] for completing the [[National Pokédex]].
+Professor Sycamore is also mentioned in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], where Dexio and Sina reveal that he was the one who discovered the [[Zygarde Cube]].
+{{left clear}}
 ===Pokémon===
-====[[Lumiose City]]====
+====First battle====
 {{Party/Single
 |color={{kalos color}}
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 |move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
 |move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
-|move3=Bubble|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
+|move3=Water Gun|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
 |move4=Withdraw|move4type=Water|move4cat=Status}}
 {{Party/Footer}}
-====[[Couriway Town]] [[rematch]]====
+====Second battle====
 {{Party/Single
 |color={{kalos color}}
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 {{Party/Footer}}
+====Gives away====
+After being defeated for the first time in Lumiose City, Professor Sycamore will let the player choose themselves one of the [[Kanto first partner Pokémon]]. After the player has chosen their Pokémon, Professor will also give the player the first partner Pokémon's final evolution's respective [[Mega Stone]] (if Charmander was chosen, the Charizardite received will depend on the version of the game that's being played).
-<!--===Sprites===-->
+{|
+|-
+|
+|{{Pokémon/6
+|ndex=001
+|pokemon=Bulbasaur
+|level=10
+|gender=both
+|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
+|ability=Overgrow
+|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
+|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
+|move3=Leech Seed|move3type=Grass|move3cat=Status
+|move4=Vine Whip|move4type=Grass|move4cat=Physical}}
+|{{Pokémon/6
+|ndex=004
+|pokemon=Charmander
+|level=10
+|gender=both
+|type1=Fire
+|ability=Blaze
+|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
+|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
+|move3=Ember|move3type=Fire|move3cat=Special
+|move4=Smokescreen|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Status}}
+|{{Pokémon/6
+|pokemon=Squirtle
+|ndex=007
+|level=10
+|gender=both
+|type1=Water
+|ability=Torrent
+|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
+|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
+|move3=Water Gun|move3type=Water|move3cat=Special
+|move4=Withdraw|move4type=Water|move4cat=Status}}
+|}
-===Quotes===
+==In the spin-off games==
-{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing quotes and missing values for Pokédex; specifically verify whether seeing Mewtwo, Xerneas, Yveltal and/or Zygarde is required for the Mountain Dex to be considered complete}}
+===[[Pokémon GO]]===
-===={{g|X and Y}}====
+In [[Pokémon GO]], [[Professor Willow]] mentions that Sycamore is one of his colleagues.
-'''Intro'''
-:''"Welcome to the world of Pokémon!"''
-:''"I am Augustine Sycamore, the Kalos region's very own Pokémon Professor."''
-:''"This world of ours is widely inhabited by creatures known as Pokémon!"''
-:''"These mysterious creatures can be found in every corner of our world..."''
-:''"Some run across the plains, others fly through the skies, and others yet swim in deep oceans..."''
-:''"We live together with these Pokémon, lending our strength to one another to live and prosper."''
-:''"Let's get started with some quick questions... Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?"''
-* Either choice
-:''"And what do you look like?"''
-* Any choice
+===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
-:''"Oho, I see. Would you tell me your name?"''
+{{main|Professor Sycamore (Masters)}}
-:''"So it's <player>, then? Did I get that right?"''
+Professor Sycamore forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Xerneas}}, {{p|Bulbasaur}}, and {{p|Gogoat}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Professor Sycamore became a playable sync pair on February 11, 2021.
-::'''Yes''': ''"<player>... {{tt|Très bien|French for very good; excellent}}! What a fantastic name!"''
-::'''No''': Returns the player to the 'Your name?' screen.
-:''"<player>! Your adventure begins now! You are about to enter the beautiful Kalos region!"''
-:''"Go and meet many Pokémon and people, and fill your life with rich experiences!"''
-:''"Now let's go visit the world of Pokémon!"''
-'''[[Lumiose City]]'''
+{{PairDex/h|Kalos}}
-:''"So, we finally meet!"''
+{{PairDex|116|Professor Sycamore|trainerlink=Professor Sycamore (Masters)#Xerneas|trainerimg=Sycamore|0716|Xerneas|form={{Form|Xerneas|Active Mode}}|Fairy|Steel|Support|6|Legendary Adventures<br>''Give and Take''}}
-:''"Fantastic! You're here! Come this way, won't you?"''
+{{PairDex|116|Professor Sycamore|trainerlink=Professor Sycamore (Masters)#Bulbasaur|trainerimg=Sycamore|0001|Bulbasaur|gender=male|Grass|Psychic|Special Strike|4EX|Trainer Lodge Friendship Level 100}}
-:''"Many thanks for coming all the way from [[Vaniville Town]]! I'm Professor Sycamore! It's a pleasure to finally meet you! How is your Pokémon journey going so far? Have you met many different Pokémon? Fantastic! Let me have a quick look at your Pokédex and see!"''
+{{PairDex|116|Sycamore|trainerlink=Professor Sycamore (Masters)#Gogoat|trainerimg=Sycamore Holiday 2023|sygna=Holiday 2023|0673|Gogoat|gender=male|Grass|Fire|Support|exrole=Physical Strike|6|Seasonal Sync Pair Scout}}
-:Uses the line depending on how many Pokémon have been seen in the Central Kalos Pokédex.
+|}
-:''"Well now, you DO have a certain {{tt|je ne sais quoi|unidentifiable charm; lit. 'I do not know what'}}! I have a good feeling about you! At first, I was thinking of choosing only one child from a town when I was deciding who to give a Pokémon to. In Vaniville Town, it was going to be the child of a Veteran Trainer I know. About then, I learned that the {{p|Rhyhorn}} racer {{kal|Grace}} and her {{tt|son|if the player is a boy}}/{{tt|daughter|if the player is a girl}} were moving here. Here in the Kalos region, you're far away from everything you used to know... That really hit me right here... Then it hit me--I should give you a Pokémon and have you travel around Kalos!"''
-:''"Fantastic! Now, let's all have a Pokémon battle! Your opponent shall be me!"''
-* Before battle
+==Gallery==
-:''"Shall we start the battle?"''
+===Artwork===
-::'''Yes''': ''"Just so you know, I'm not that tough!"''
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{kalos color}}; font-size: 80%"
-::'''No''': ''"No problem at all! I'll wait! I'll wait as long as I must!"''
+|-
+| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{kalos color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Professor Sycamore XY concept art.jpg|x250px]]
+| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{kalos color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Professor Sycamore XY.png|170px]]
+| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{kalos color light}}; width:96px" | [[File:Professor Sycamore concept art.png|x250px]]
+|- style="color:#fff;"
+| '''{{GameIcon|X}}{{GameIcon|y}}''' <br> Concept art
+| ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon the Series: XY}}''
+| ''{{color2|fff|Pokémon Generations}}'' <br> Concept art
+|}
-* Being defeated
+===Sprites and models===
-:''"Ha ha! You're too much for me! You're really something, aren't you?"''
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{kalos color}}"
+|-
-* After being defeated
+| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{kalos color light}}" | [[File:Professor Sycamore OD.png|100px]]
-:''"I think I've about figured it out!"''
+| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{kalos color light}}" | [[File:VSSycamore.png|200px]]
-:''"<Player>! You are an interesting Pokémon Trainer indeed! It'd be fantastic if you took another Pokémon with you! Here! Pick one!"''
+| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{kalos color dark}}; background: #{{kalos color light}}" | [[File:XY Sycamore Icon.png]]
-:''"You picked Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle, then! I see. That's simply wonderful!"''
+|- style="font-size: 80%; color:#fff"
-:* If the player's party is full and the player declines to send a Pokémon to the PC
+| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
-::''"Oh! So you don't want it right now? Come back and get your Pokémon once you've organized your PC Boxes."''
+| VS model from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
-:* If the player has or makes room in their party
+| Icon on the {{color2|fff|Player Search System|PSS}} from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon X and Y|X and Y}}
-::''"Would you like to give your Pokémon a nickname?"''
+|}
-:::'''Yes''': ''"So, you've decided its nickname will be <nickname>?"''
-:::'''No''': ''"Oh, I see. You're not going to give your Pokémon a nickname, then."''
-:''"Since you chose Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle, I'll give you this Mega Stone."''
-:''"Come now, you two. Pick your Pokémon."''
-:''"Well, I've got a feeling everyone else will show up soon."''
-:''"See. Wonderful! Everyone's all here! So now that we're all here, I'd like to say a few words. Be the best Trainer you can be! At the same time, remember to have fun traveling with your Pokémon! Also, I want to ask for your help in solving the Kalos region's biggest Pokémon mystery: the secret and potential of Mega Evolution, a new kind of Evolution that occurs in battle! That's why I gave you that Mega Stone just now. It's an important clue!"''
-:''"Trevor, my lad, if that's what "best Trainer" means to you, then I want you to go out there and complete that Pokédex!"''
-:''"If you're investigating Mega Evolution, why don't you check out [[Camphrier Town]]? That town has a lot of history--you might find a hint there! Now listen. If you visit many different places to complete the Pokédex, you will probably see Pokémon with many ways of living and meet people with many ways of thinking. First, accept the ways of living and thinking that sometimes conflict with your own. And think about what's really imporant--this will truly broaden your horizons."''
-* If Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle was previously left with the professor
-:''"Why hello! Nice to see you! Here's the <Pokémon> you chose! Take good care of it, OK?"'' (If accepted, afterwards he asks about giving it a nickname, the same as above. Whether accepted or not, he concludes with his last four lines above.)
-'''[[Coumarine City]]'''
-:''"Why hello, <player>!"''
-:''"Congratulations! I see you finally obtained everything you need for Mega Evolution! A Mega Stone for the Pokémon, a [[Key Stone|Mega Ring]] for the Trainer, and a strong bond with your Pokémon."''
-:''"It's only a hypothesis, but I think the bond between Pokémon and Trainer is the key to this new Evolution. But what is this bond, exactly? And why are there examples of Mega Evolution only in the Kalos region? There's still so much we don't know..."''
-:''"Oh! What an excellent point! Indeed! The more you know, the more there is to research! The excitement never ends, does it?"''
-:''"Oh, that's right! I came here to give you this!"''
-:''"Use the [[HM]] {{m|Fly}} to pop right over to [[Pokémon Center]]s of places you've already visited! Well then, <player>..."''
-:''"Diantha, I hope to see you both again soon!"''
-'''[[Lumiose City]] (Lysandre Café)'''
-:''"Over here!"''
-:''"I was just having a conversation with Lysandre about Mega Evolution."''
-:''"Actually, Lysandre himself is of royal ancestry... He truly is a chosen one."''
-:''"By the way, <player>... Do you know where the Holo Caster is made?"''
-::'''Yes''': ''"That's right! They're made in Lysandre's lab."''
-<!--::'''No''': ''""''-->
-:''"Lysandre is a great man. He supports Trainers and Pokémon research with some of the profit from the Holo Caster."''
-:''"What a passionate person. He's just like a blazing flame. Perhaps his pride in his lineage is what makes him burn so intensely."''
-:''"That being said, what Lysandre says is only one way to looking at things... It's not necessarily the truth. <player>! What's truly important is the time you spend together with others! Treasure these moments spent traveling the Kalos region with your Pokémon!"''
-'''[[Couriway Town]]'''
-:''"Hello..."''
-:''"I have to apologize to you about Lysandre... I'm very sorry for the trouble he caused..."''
-:''"And I'd also like to thank you! I'm sincerely grateful for what you did for all of the Pokémon and people of this world. And by stopping Team Flare, you also saved Lysandre. I always knew that he desired a beautiful world..."''
-:''"And maybe someday the population of people and Pokémon will actually increase to where resources become very scarce. If someone acts out of greed in such a world, surely some will go without. If all living things keep acting that way, there will be nothing left at all in the end. Why, there won't even be anything left to steal, will there?"''
-:''"But what I really wanted was for him to put his ego aside and lead everything to greater heights. I never had this discussion with him, though. So I'm partially responsible for this."''
-* Before battle
-:''"Well, enough of that. <player>! I want you and your Pokémon to take everything you learned from your journey and hit me with your very best shot!"''
-* Being defeated
-:''"You are really something! You and your Pokémon have developed strong bonds by spending time together and by caring about one another. That's why you and your Pokémon are so strong."''
-* After being defeated
-:''"The strength you've found is simply marvelous! And... You truly love and trust your Pokémon! <player>! A treasure of mine is hidden in this town! If you'd like, try to find it. Well, I'll be off then! I have many preparations I must attend to! I have a little surprise planned for all of you to thank you for fighting Team Flare and saving Kalos!"''
-'''Parade at Lumiose City''' (after entering [[Hall of Fame]])
-:''"What an amazing turnout! All of these people are here to celebrate your achievements. I'd like to present you with the {{key|VI|Honor of Kalos}} for the bravery you showed battling Team Flare! I'm so proud of you all! On behalf of the entire Kalos region, I'd like to say... Thank you!"''
-:''"[[AZ|His]] {{p|Floette|Pokémon}} was waiting all this time... Waiting for him to return to the man he was. The man who loved Pokémon with all his heart."''
-'''Lumiose Station''' (post-game)
-:''"How did you like your parade, <player>? So the reason I asked you to come here is... I wanted to give you a pass to Kiloude City!"''
-:''"Doesn't ring any bells? Kiloude City is a city in the southern part of the Kalos region. And it's the perfect place for Trainers looking to sharpen their skills! So here's your pass for the super high-speed rail to Kiloude City!"''
-:''"Use it to ride the TMV super high-speed rail! Take your pass to that scanner over there. It's an orange machine. Have the machine scan your pass to board the train. Have a fantastic time!"''
-'''Anistar City'''  (after defeating [[Calem]]/[[Serena]] in [[Kiloude City]] post-game)
-:''"Why, hello, <player>!"
-:''"Running around all over Kalos is actially rather tiring, is it not?"
-:''"Oh yeah, I'm the one making you do that, aren't I?"
-:''"Terribly sorry about that!"
-:''"Well, [[Calem]]/[[Serena]] may have already told you, but I found a way to power up the Mega Ring!"
-:''"Before we get to that, however..."
-:''"Let's talk about Mega Stones briefly."
-:''"My theory is that they're special stones irradiated by the light--the energy of the Legendary Pokemon {{p|Yveltal}}{{sup/6|Y}}/{{p|Xerneas}}{{sup/6|X}}--fired from the [[ultimate weapon]] 3,000 years ago."
-:''"And that's what I think they are."
-:''"It's even possible that stones like Fire Stones were what turned into these Mega Stones."
-:''"So, what's the Mega Ring you are holding?"
-:''"That mysterious stone transforms feelings felt towards Pokemon into some kind of wavelength."
-:''"The Mega Ring works in a similar way to how this object over here works."
-:''"It's an object that changes sunlight into a mysterious light."
-:''"For one hour starting at 8 pm, this sundial starts emitting light."
-:''"This mysterious object has towered over the city here for over 3,000 years."
-:''"It's relationship to the Mega Ring isn't understood at all yet."
-:''"Now, let's get down to the heart of the matter!"
-:''"<player>!  Try touching the sundial!"
-* After Touching
-:''"You were exposed to the Legendary Pokemon's energy in Team Flare's secret HQ."
-:''"And the Mega Ring has absorbed the power of the sundial."
-:''"These two powers have combined to upgrade your Mega Ring."
-:''"Now, it will react to underground Mega Stones, but only when the sundial is emitting light."
-:''"I'm sure these stones hide in every corner of Kalos!  Use this power to find them!"
-=====[[Pokédex]] evaluation=====
-* Before evaluating the player's Pokédex in person:
-:''"Well now, let's have a look at your Pokédex!"''
-* After evaluating the player's Pokédex in person:
-:''"Your Pokédex must be jam-packed with all the memories of your journey... I hope you treasure it always!"''
-* After evaluating one of the Kalos Pokédexes via a PC after all three have been finished or National Pokédex when it has been finished:
-:''"You're encountering Pokémon at a really good clip, aren't you?"''
-:''"I have something for you, so stop by the lab when you have a moment!"''
-* After evaluating one of the Kalos Pokédexes in person after all three have been finished:
-:''"You're encountering Pokémon at a really good clip, aren't you?"''
-:''"I want to give you this to help you reach your goal!"''
-:''"So, if you're holding an {{key|VI|Oval Charm}}, {{pkmn|Egg}}s are discovered at the [[Pokémon Day Care]] more easily than normal."''
-* After evaluating the National Pokédex in person after it has been finished:
-:''"You're encountering Pokémon at a really good clip, aren't you?"''
-:''"I want to give you this to help you reach your goal!"''
-:''"Holding a {{key|VI|Shiny Charm}} will improve your chances of finding a [[Shiny Pokémon]]!"''
-* If the National Pokédex has already been completed and evaluated:
-:''"Congratulations! You completed the Pokédex!"''
-======Central Kalos Pokédex======
-* When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
-:''"Hmm... So you've seen <number> kinds of Pokémon in Central Kalos, then."''
-* 30-38 Pokémon:
-:''"Oh ho! The pages are getting filled in. It's starting to look good!"''
-* 41-59 Pokémon:
-:''"Some Pokémon can be hard to find, but keep on searching in the tall grass!"''
-* 66-87 Pokémon:
-:''"Battling against other Trainers is another, good way to fill up your Pokédex!"''
-* 92-108 Pokémon:
-:''"Some Pokémon only appear in certain places! Keep an eye out!"''
-* 115-126 Pokémon:
-:''"Why hello! Find any Pokémon that you've taken a particular shine to yet?"''
-* 130-149 Pokémon:
-:''"Just a little bit more, and you'll have found every kind of Pokémon in the Central Kalos area!"''
-* 150 Pokémon (first time):
-:''"Congratulations! You've encountered every kind of Pokémon in the Central Kalos area!"''
-If the player has already obtained the evaluation for the completed Pokédex once, subsequent evaluations skip the sentence stating the number of seen Pokémon altogether and simply say:
-:''"Incredible! You've already completed the Central Kalos Pokédex!"''
-======Coastal Kalos Pokédex======
-*When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
-:''"Oh ho! You've seen <number> kinds of Pokémon in Coastal Kalos. "''
-* 5 Pokémon:
-:''"A new Pokédex means new Pokémon! How exciting!"''
-* 48-59 Pokémon:
-:''"Some Pokémon can be found only by fishing. Aren't Pokémon fascinating?"''
-* 65-87 Pokémon:
-:''"Some Pokémon can only be seen inside caves!"''
-* 97-107 Pokémon:
-:''"Some Pokémon Abilities make it easier for you to encounter wild Pokémon!"''
-* 114-129 Pokémon:
-:''"You should try using Surf to explore new areas and find the Pokémon that live there!"''
-* 130-152 Pokémon (with at least one Pokémon other than {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}} not seen):
-:''"Just a little bit more, and you'll have found every kind of Pokémon in the Coastal Kalos area!"''
-* 150-153 Pokémon (first time, with at least all Pokémon other than Articuno, Zapdos and Moltres seen):
-:''"Congratulations! You've encountered every kind of Pokémon in the Coastal Kalos area!"''
-If the player has already obtained the evaluation for the completed Pokédex once, subsequent evaluations skip the sentence stating the number of seen Pokémon altogether and simply say:
-:''"Incredible! You've already completed the Coastal Kalos Pokédex!"''
-======Mountain Kalos Pokédex======
-*When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
-:''"I see! You've seen <number> kinds of Pokémon in Mountain Kalos. "''
-* 4 Pokémon:
-:''"The third Pokédex of the Kalos region! I wonder what kinds of Pokémon you'll find!"''
-* 20-27 Pokémon:
-:''"It's so interesting to look at the differences between the Pokémon that live in each area!"''
-* 45 Pokémon:
-:''"I'll bet the Pokémon you can find in the mountains and caves are tough and rugged!"''
-* 60-87 Pokémon:
-:''"There are still many Pokémon awaiting you in locations you've yet to visit!"''
-* 90-99 Pokémon:
-:''"It's fascinating to learn how certain Pokémon evolve!"''
-* 111-129 Pokémon:
-:''"Isn't it great to learn about all of the different Pokémon that are out there?"''
-* 130-150 Pokémon:
-:''"Just a little bit more, and you'll have found every kind of Pokémon in the Mountain Kalos area!"''
-* 151 Pokémon (first time):
-:''Congratulations! You've encountered every kind of Pokémon in the Mountain Kalos area!"''
-If the player has already obtained the evaluation for the completed Pokédex once, subsequent evaluations skip the sentence stating the number of seen Pokémon altogether and simply say:
-:''"Incredible! You've already completed the Mountain Kalos Pokédex!"''
-======National Pokédex======
-'''Note''': This Pokédex only counts caught Pokémon towards the evaluation.
-* When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
-:''"You've caught a total of <number> kinds of Pokémon! Fantastic! And you caught <number> of those Pokémon species in the Kalos region!"''
-* 38 Pokémon:
-:''"Keep traveling through the Kalos region, and you might find even more new encounters!"''
-* 88-148 Pokémon:
-:''"I hear there are more than 700 kinds of Pokémon to be found in the National Pokédex!"''
-* 157 Pokémon:
-:''"Non<!-- is this a typo on the page or in the game? --> remember--the trick to catching a Pokémon is to lower its HP before using a Poké Ball!"''
-* 258-299 Pokémon:
-:''"You won't be able to find all of the underwater Pokémon by fishing in just one spot!"''
-* 300-349 Pokémon:
-:''"The {{a|Sticky Hold}} and {{a|Suction Cups}} [[Ability|Abilities]] make Pokémon easier to reel in when fishing."''
-* 350-399 Pokémon:
-:''"Pokémon with the {{a|Magnet Pull}} Ability can help you encounter {{type|Steel}} Pokémon more easily!"''
-* 400-449 Pokémon:
-:''"Pokémon with the {{a|Static}} Ability can help you encounter {{type|Electric}} Pokémon more easily!"''
-* 450-499 Pokémon:
-:''"Some Pokémon only evolve by becoming [[Friendship|friendly]] with their {{pkmn|Trainer}}!"''
-* 500-523<!--530--> Pokémon:
-:''"Wow! You've caught 500 kinds of Pokémon! You sure are an amazing Trainer!"''
-* <!--530-->547-559 Pokémon:
-:''"Some Pokémon can only evolve at [[Time|certain times of day]] or [[:Category:Evolution-inducing locations|in certain places]]!"''
-* 560-589 Pokémon:
-:''"There are {{m|False Swipe|some moves}}<!-- needs a better way to link because Hold Back has the same effect, but those moves have no common category and linking fragments of phrase to different articles is bad practice --> that leave Pokémon with just a tiny bit of HP left!"''
-* 590-614 Pokémon:
-:''"Some Pokémon have Abilities that [[:Category:Trapping Abilities|prevent wild Pokémon from fleeing]]!"''
-* 615-634 Pokémon:
-:''"Wow, 600! Pokémon sure do live in all kinds of places!"''
-* 635-654 Pokémon:
-:''"You're a Pokémon-catching pro, you know that? My jaw drops at your incredible skills!"''
-* 655-674 Pokémon:
-:''"[[Trade|Trading]] Pokémon with friends is another great way to fill up your Pokédex!"''
-* 675-689 Pokémon:
-:''"If you have access, it might be a good idea to use the [[Global Terminal|GTS]], too!"''
-* 690-699 Pokémon:
-:''"Almost 700... Just a little bit more! Keep it up!"''
-* 700-717 Pokémon (with at least one non-event Pokémon not caught):
-:''"This is it! We're in the final countdown for your momentous completion of the National Pokédex!"''
-* 706-718 Pokémon (first time, with all non-event Pokémon caught):
-:''"This is such an emotional moment! I'm so lucky to have met you! This Pokédex could not have been completed without the sweat and hard work you put in as a Pokémon Trainer... It's a one-of-a-kind treasure chest packed full of your dreams!"''
-If the player has already obtained the evaluation for the completed Pokédex once, subsequent evaluations skip the sentence stating the number of caught Pokémon altogether and simply say:
-:''"Incredible! You've already completed the National Pokédex!"''
-==In the anime==
+==Quotes==
-[[File:Professor Sycamore anime.png|250px|thumb|left|Professor Sycamore in the anime]]
+{{main|Professor Sycamore/Quotes}}
-[[File:Sycamore Lab staff.png|250px|thumb|Professor Sycamore with his assistants]]
-Professor Sycamore made his first appearance in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', when {{Ash}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}} brought an injured {{AP|Froakie}} to him. Sycamore treated Froakie while explaining that he used to be owned by Trainers but had severe behavioral problems which caused him to either abandon or be abandoned by his past Trainers. Sycamore also explained that his area of research was [[Mega Evolution]], and {{p|Garchomp}} was the Pokémon he was researching since she was capable of achieving it.
-After {{TRT}}'s failed attempt to steal Froakie caused Garchomp to go wild, Professor Sycamore joined Ash in his attempt to calm her down but was forced to simply watch from the bottom of [[Prism Tower]]. After the situation had been resolved, he thanked Ash by giving him a new Kalos Pokédex and allowing him to take Froakie, who had bonded with the Trainer, with him.
+==In animation==
+===''Pokémon the Series''===
+[[File:Professor Sycamore anime.png|thumb|250px|Professor Sycamore in {{aniseries|XY}}]]
+{{main|Professor Sycamore  (anime)}}
+Professor Sycamore is a recurring character in {{aniseries|XY}}, debuting in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''.
-In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', Sycamore met {{an|Serena}} as she arrived to pick her starter Pokémon.
+===Pokémon Generations===
+Professor Sycamore appeared in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'', where he was seen onstage with [[Diantha]] and {{ga|Calem}} at the parade, celebrating the latter's achievement of becoming the new [[Kalos League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}.
-He appeared again in ''[[XY010|Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!]]'', where he met up with Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie when they returned to Lumiose City. Later, he was captured by {{TRT}}, who sought for his knowledge about Mega Evolution. Serena and Bonnie were also captured when they tried to help the Professor. The three were rescued by Ash, {{AP|Pikachu}}, Clemont, and a {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} from Sycamore's lab, but Team Rocket activated their newest mecha, which chased them across a forest. After Ash and Clemont unsuccessfully tried to defeat the mecha with Pikachu and Chespin, the group was saved by [[Blaziken Mask]] and his {{p|Blaziken}}, who destroyed the mecha, and Team Rocket was then sent blasting off by Ash and Clemont. At the end of the episode, Sycamore allowed Clemont to capture Chespin when it wanted to travel with the group.
+===GOTCHA!===
+Professor Sycamore briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
-He appeared in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'' in a flashback to [[Alain]]'s past working for him as an aide.
+===Pokémon Evolutions===
-[[File:Sycamore casual clothes.png|thumb|left|250px|Professor Sycamore in casual clothing]]
+[[File:Sycamore Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Professor Sycamore in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
-[[File:Sycamore no lab coat.png|thumb|250px|Without his lab coat on]]
+Professor Sycamore appeared in ''[[PE03|The Visionary]]''. He was first seen in a flashback, discussing [[Lysandre]]'s beliefs about beauty and the future of the world with him. Later, he watched [[Malva]]'s announcement on the [[Holo Caster]] about Lysandre's legacy.
-In ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', he appeared to meet with [[Diantha]] regarding Mega Evolution. He attempted to charm her secretary, [[Kathi Lee]], when she interrupted, only to be hit with a book. Later, he filmed Ash's battle with Diantha and {{p|Gardevoir}} Mega Evolving against Team Rocket.
-Professor Sycamore appeared again in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', where it was revealed that he invited Ash and {{ashfr|company}} to participate in his annual [[Pokémon Summer Camp]]. It was also revealed he was the one who gave [[Tierno]], [[Shauna]], and [[Trevor]] their starter Pokémon. He, along with his assistants, appeared throughout the event to officiate activities and announce winners.
+====Pokémon====
+=====Gives to new Trainers=====
-He reappeared in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'' in a flashback.
+{| width="75%"
-He reappeared in ''[[XY060|Showcase, Debut!]]'' in a flashback.
-He reappeared again in [[SS032]] where he saw a T.V. report where it showed Alain fighting Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre and Mega Rayquaza and was shocked to see him there.
-He reappeared in [[XY068]] where he Mega Evolved his Garchomp for the first time.
-===Pokémon===
-This listing is of Professor Sycamore's known Pokémon:
-====On hand====
-{{TrainerPoké
-|trainer=Professor Sycamore
-|stage1=Gible
-|stage2=Gabite
-|pkmn=Garchomp ↔ Mega Garchomp
-|gender=female
-|type1=Dragon
-|type2=Ground
-|img=Sycamore {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Gible|2=Gabite}}.png
-|cap=Professor Sycamore's {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Gible|2=Gabite}}
-|img2=Sycamore {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Garchomp|2=Mega Garchomp}}.png
-|cap2=Professor Sycamore's {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Garchomp|2=Mega Garchomp}}
-|epnum=XY002
-|epname=Lumiose City Pursuit!
-|desc=Professor Sycamore's only known Pokémon is a {{p|Garchomp}} who lives at the lab with him  as the main test subject as he researches Mega Evolution. When it was still a {{p|Gible}}, it rampaged through [[Lumiose City]], only to be stopped by Sycamore's assistant [[Alain]]. Alain took her to Sycamore's laboratory, where she then came to live. She gradually started to trust Sycamore and the other Pokémon at the lab, and after some time evolved into a {{p|Gabite}} and finally into Garchomp.
-Despite her fearsome appearance, Garchomp is very gentle as shown by her concern for Froakie. She also enjoys company, and happily allows others to pet her. However, when Team Rocket attempted to capture Froakie, Garchomp defended it from Team Rocket's device which then attached itself to her. This caused her severe pain resulting in her going on a rampage through Lumiose City and heading to the top of Prism Tower.
-Once there, she was carefully approached by Ash who refused to allow {{AP|Pikachu}} to use any moves against her since she couldn't help her behavior. Soon, with Ash and Froakie's help, the device was removed and Garchomp returned to her old self.
-She appeared in flashbacks in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'' and ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.
-She reappeared in [[SS032]] by Professor Sycamore's side whilst there was a T.V report about Alain's battle with Mega Rayquaza, Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre.
-She reappeared in [[XY068]], where she Mega Evolved into a Mega Garchomp thanks to a [[Mega Stone|Garchompite]] that he found and a [[Key Stone]] that [[Meyer|Meyer/Blaziken Mask]] lent to him.
-Garchomp's only known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}} and {{m|Slash}}.}}
-====Gives to new Trainers====
-{| width="100%"
 |-
-| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Chespin|Sycamore Chespin.png|Grass|disp=Chespin|link=no}}
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Sycamore|Chespin|Kalos first partners Evolutions.png|Grass|link=no}}
-| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Fennekin|Sycamore Fennekin.png|Fire|disp=Fennekin|link=no}}
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Sycamore|Froakie|Kalos first partners Evolutions.png|Water|link=no}}
-| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Froakie|Sycamore Froakie.png|Water|disp=Froakie|link=no}}
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Sycamore|Fennekin|Kalos first partners Evolutions.png|Fire|link=no}}
 |
 |}
-====Gave away to Trainers====
+====Voice actors====
-{| width=100%
+{{vatable|color={{Kalos color}}|bordercolor={{Kalos color dark}}
-|-
+|ja=井上剛 ''Gō Inoue''
-| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Froakie|Ash Froakie.png|Water|disp=Ash's Froakie}}
+|en=Austin Lee Matthews
-| {{InactivePoké|Serena|Fennekin|Serena Fennekin.png|Fire|disp=Serena's Fennekin}} ♀
+|it=Jacopo Calatroni
-| {{InactivePoké|Clemont|Chespin|Clemont Chespin.png|Grass|disp=Clemont's Chespin}}
+|pt_br=Lacarv
-| {{InactivePoké|Alain|Charmander|Alain Charmander.png|Fire|disp=Alain's Charmander}}
-|-
-| {{InactivePoké|Mairin|Chespin|Mairin Chespie.png|Grass|link=Mairin|disp=Chespie}}
-| {{InactivePoké|Tierno|Squirtle|Tierno Squirtle.png|Water|link=Tierno#Squirtle|disp=Tierno's Squirtle}}
-| {{InactivePoké|Shauna|Bulbasaur|Shauna Bulbasaur.png|Grass|Poison|link=Shauna#Bulbasaur|disp=Shauna's Bulbasaur}}
-| {{InactivePoké|Trevor|Charmander|Trevor Charmander.png|Fire|link=Trevor#Charmander|disp=Trevor's Charmander}}
-|}
-====Seen in his lab====
-{| width="100%"
-|-
-| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Combee|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Combee (×3) ♀|link=no}}
-| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Azurill|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Normal|Fairy|disp=Azurill|link=no}}
-| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Marill|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Water|Fairy|disp=Marill|link=no}}
-| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Helioptile|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Electric|Normal|disp=Helioptile|link=no}}
-|-
-| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Caterpie|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Bug|disp=Caterpie|link=no}}
-| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Weedle|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Bug|Poison|disp=Weedle|link=no}}
-| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Psyduck|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Water|disp=Psyduck|link=no}}
-| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Zigzagoon|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Normal|disp=Zigzagoon|link=no}}
-|-
-| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Linoone|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Normal|disp=Linoone|link=no}}
-|-
-|}
-===Voice actors===
-{{vatable|color={{kalos color light}}|bordercolor={{kalos color}}
-|ja=土田大 ''Hiroshi Tsuchida''
-|en=Jake Paque
-|fi=Ilkka Villi
-|pl=Kamil Pruban
-|pt_br=Douglas Guedes
-|es_eu=Óscar Castellanos
 |es_la=Manuel Campuzano
-|el=Αργύρης Παυλίδης ''Argiris Pavlidis ''}}
+|es_eu=Juan Miranda
+}}
 ==In the manga==
-===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
+===Pokémon Adventures===
 [[File:Professor Sycamore Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Professor Sycamore in Pokémon Adventures]]
-Professor Sycamore makes his first appearance in the {{chap|X & Y}}, where he calls [[Trevor]] via [[Holo Caster]] and states that the package of starter Pokémon he requested has been sent to Trevor's house. Later, he is seen in his lab showing [[Lysandre]] the footage of the battle between {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}} that happened in [[Vaniville Town]]. After being requested it, Sycamore has [[Sina]] and [[Dexio]] copy the footage so that Lysandre can have it for further study.
+Professor Sycamore debuts in the {{MangaArc|X & Y}}. He is first seen messaging {{adv|Trevor}} via [[Holo Caster]] to inform him that the package of first partner Pokémon he requested has been sent to Trevor's house. When Trevor arrives to take the three Pokémon, he is shocked to find the Legendary Pokémon [[Xerxer|Xerneas]] and {{p|Yveltal}} have appeared and begin battling each other. The battle causes destruction and mass panic in Vaniville Town, but Trevor manages to record footage of the event on his Holo Caster before it gets damaged. Once the two Pokémon leave, Trevor decides to travel with his friends to find answers as to what happened while also wanting to meet up with the professor in Lumiose City.
+Sycamore debuts in person at his lab in Lumiose City, where he shows the footage Trevor recorded to Lysandre. Sycamore also gives a copy of the footage so that it may be used for further study.
+Later, Trevor and his friends make it to Lumiose City. There, they meet with Professor Sycamore and return the {{p|Charmander}} that had previously escaped from Sycamore's lab. Trevor, {{adv|Y}}, {{adv|Tierno}}, and {{adv|Shauna}} are sent to Lysandre Café to have Trevor's Holo Caster fixed while {{adv|X}} stays behind. When X reveals that he doesn't want to take the {{p|Chespin}} that Trevor got for him because he worries that it will only get caught up in the constant attacks from [[Team Flare]], Professor Sycamore decides to challenge him to a battle in hopes of changing his mind. Although X agrees, he is angered when he is forced to use Chespin instead of [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Kanga]]. The battle ends with Professor Sycamore as the victor. Despite the lack of interest in the fight, X is impressed by Chespin's valor enough to take it on his team and give it a nickname. Much to Professor Sycamore's surprise and confusion, X also takes an interest in training the Charmander.
+Afterward, the two head off to the Prism Tower while riding the Gogoat Shuttle service. When X's friends ask Sycamore about Lysandre's scary demeanor, Sycamore laughs their worries off and assumes they were just shocked from his majestic personality. He then heads inside Prism Tower to have an interview with Lumiose Press.
-Later, Trevor and his friends eventually make it to Lumiose City and meet up with Professor Sycamore. They return the {{p|Charmander}} that had previously escaped from Sycamore's lab a few days ago. When X reveals that he doesn't want to take the {{p|Chespin}} that Trevor got for him because he worries that it will only get caught up in the constant attacks from [[Team Flare]], Professor Sycamore decides to challenge him to a battle in hopes of changing his mind. Although X agrees, he is angered when he is forced to use Chespin instead of [[Kanga and Li'l Kanga|Kanga]].
+Sometime after Team Flare's plot to use the ultimate weapon fails, Professor Sycamore apologizes to X and his friends for not noticing that Lysandre was actually the leader of Team Flare earlier. He asks them to head to Anistar City, where he may use the secrets of the Anistar Sundial to help them stop Team Flare. When X's group arrives at Anistar to meet with the Professor, they find him surrounded by four {{p|Hawlucha}} while dangling on a harness connected to the Anistar Sundial. X and Y free the Professor and battle against the Hawlucha, whose Trainer is hidden in the area. While X's team battles the Hawlucha, Sycamore reveals that the effects of the ultimate weapon firing on Kalos have made it so that X and Y can track Mega Stones with their [[Mega Ring]]s, but only from 8 PM to 9 PM. X and Y decide to take this information to look for the Mega Stones for their new team members, {{p|Pinsir|Rute}} and {{p|Absol|Solsol}}, but realize that the person who commanded the Hawlucha is still at large. While X and Y stay behind to face the unknown Trainer, Tierno and Shauna take their Mega Rings to find the Mega Stones for Rute and Solsol. As Tierno and Shauna search for the Mega Stones, Y discovers the person who attacked Sycamore was [[Emma|Essentia]], a member of Team Flare, and battles her. After Essentia escapes, Sycamore learns from his assistants that Team Flare are hiding at the [[Pokémon Village]].
-The battle ends with Professor Sycamore as the victor. Despite the lack of interest in the fight, X is impressed by Chespin's valor enough to take it on his team and give it a nickname. Much to Professor Sycamore's surprise and confusion, X also takes an interest in training the Charmander. Later, the two meet up with {{adv|Y}}'s group while riding on the Gogoat Shuttle service.
+Later, after Team Flare is defeated once and for all, Professor Sycamore, the Kalos Gym Leaders, [[Alexa]], [[Bonnie]], and [[Yvette]] congratulate X and his friends for their victory. Professor Sycamore proposes to have a party and parade as a celebration for their heroics, but Trevor declines, as he and his friends prefer to stick close to one another. Later, Sycamore talks to {{adv|Blue}} and [[Blaine]] about their involvement in the battle against Team Flare. Blue and Blaine reveal that after they witnessed Zygarde disintegrate into its Cells, they noticed a green figure from where it once stood. Sycamore reveals that similar creatures have been seen in the [[Alola]] region, and sends Sina and Dexio there to investigate. While Sina and Dexio are away, Sycamore has Trevor take their place as his assistant.
-===Pokémon===
+====Pokémon====
 {{TrainerPoké
 |trainer=Professor Sycamore
@@ Line 540: / Line 303: @@
 |img=Professor Sycamore Bulbasaur Adventures.png
 |img_size=100px
-|epnum=PAXY04
+|epnum=PS552
-|desc={{p|Bulbasaur}} is one the Pokémon that hangs around Professor Sycamore's lab. It was first seen alongside the other Kanto starters watching the footage of the battle between {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. Later, it watched the battle between Charmander and X's Marisso. When Charmander did damage to Marisso, Bulbasaur congratulated Charmander, embarrassing it.
+|epname=They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping
+|desc={{p|Bulbasaur}} is one of the Pokémon that hangs around Professor Sycamore's lab. It was first seen alongside the other Kanto first partner Pokémon watching the footage of the battle between {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. Later, it watched the battle between [[Salamè|Charmander]] and {{adv|X}}'s {{p|Chespin}}, [[Marisso]]. When Charmander did damage to Marisso, Bulbasaur congratulated Charmander, embarrassing him.
 None of Bulbasaur's moves are known.}}
@@ Line 551: / Line 315: @@
 |img=Professor Sycamore Squirtle Adventures.png
 |img_size=100px
-|epnum=PAXY04
+|epnum=PS552
-|desc={{p|Squirtle}} is one the Pokémon that hangs around Professor Sycamore's lab. It was first seen alongside the other Kanto starters watching the footage of the battle between {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. Later, it watched the battle between Charmander and X's Marisso. When Charmander did damage to Marisso, Squirtle began clapping, embarrassing Charmander.
+|epname=They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping
+|desc={{p|Squirtle}} is one of the Pokémon that hangs around Professor Sycamore's lab. It was first seen alongside the other Kanto first partner Pokémon watching the footage of the battle between {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. Later, it watched the battle between [[Salamè|Charmander]] and {{adv|X}}'s {{p|Chespin}}, [[Marisso]]. When Charmander did damage to Marisso, Squirtle began clapping, embarrassing Charmander. It later accompanied Sycamore to the Sundial at Anistar City.
 None of Squirtle's moves are known.}}
-====Used====
+=====Given away=====
-{{TrainerPoké
-|trainer=Professor Sycamore
-|pkmn=Gogoat
-|type1=Grass
-|img=Professor Sycamore Gogoat Adventures.png
-|epnum=PAXY09
-|desc=The Professor was seen riding this {{p|Gogoat}} from the Gogoat Shuttle service when he and {{adv|X}} went to meet up with {{adv|Y}}, [[Shauna]], [[Trevor]], and [[Tierno]].
-None of Gogoat's moves are known.}}
-====Given away====
 {{TrainerPoké
 |trainer=Professor Sycamore
+|main=Marisso
 |pkmn=Chespin
 |type1=Grass
-|img=X Marisso.png
+|gender=male
-|epnum=PAXY01
+|img=X Marisso Chespin.png
-|epname=An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
+|epnum=PS549
-|desc=This {{p|Chespin}} was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to [[Trevor]] so that he could get {{adv|X}} out of his depression. Despite battling with him repeatedly, X refused to let it join his team. After using Chespin to battle Professor Sycamore, X decided to keep Chespin and named it Marisso.}}
+|epname=An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
+|desc=This {{p|Chespin}} was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to {{adv|Trevor}} so that he could get {{adv|X}} out of his depression. Despite battling with him repeatedly, X refused to let it join his team. After using Chespin to battle Professor Sycamore, X decided to keep Chespin and named it Marisso.}}
 {{TrainerPoké
 |trainer=Professor Sycamore
+|main=Malva's Fennekin
 |pkmn=Fennekin
 |type1=Fire
-|img=Fennekin Adventures.png
+|img=Malva Fennekin Adventures.png
-|epnum=PAXY01
+|epnum=PS549
 |epname=An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
-|desc=This {{p|Fennekin}} was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to [[Trevor]] so that he could get {{adv|X}} out of his depression. Both it and its Pokédex were sent flying in the battle between {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. It was retrieved by [[Team Flare]] and is currently under [[Malva]]'s ownership.}}
+|desc=This {{p|Fennekin}} was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to {{adv|Trevor}} so that he could get {{adv|X}} out of his depression. Both it and its Pokédex were sent flying in the battle between {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. It was retrieved by [[Team Flare]] and taken by [[Malva]] to join her team.}}
 {{TrainerPoké
+|main=Croaky
 |trainer=Professor Sycamore
 |pkmn=Froakie
 |gender=male
 |type1=Water
-|img=Y Kerokero Froakie.png
+|img=Y Croaky Froakie.png
-|epnum=PAXY01
+|epnum=PS549
 |epname=An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
-|desc=This {{p|Froakie}} was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to [[Trevor]] so that he could get {{adv|X}} out of his depression. After battling with {{adv|Y}} repeatedly, it joined her team and was named Kerokero.}}
+|desc=This {{p|Froakie}} was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to {{adv|Trevor}} so that he could get {{adv|X}} out of his depression. After battling with {{adv|Y}} repeatedly, it joined her team and was named Croaky.}}
 {{TrainerPoké
 |trainer=Professor Sycamore
+|main=Salamè
 |pkmn=Charmander
 |type1=Fire
+|gender=male
 |img=Professor Sycamore Charmander Adventures.png
 |img_size=100px
-|epnum=PAXY04
+|epnum=PS552
-|desc={{p|Charmander}} is one the Pokémon that hangs around Professor Sycamore's lab. It was first seen alongside the other Kanto starters watching the footage of the battle between {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. Sometime after, Charmander escaped from the lab and took a nap in a flower bed on {{rt|4|Kalos}}, where its tail caused the flowers to catch fire. The fire was put out by {{p|Froakie}}, who Charmander had recognized since they both belonged to the Professor. After returning it to Professor Sycamore, the Professor decided to have a battle with {{adv|X}} and chose Charmander to use against {{p|Chespin}}. Chespin was defeated by Charmander, and to Professor Sycamore's surprise, X took Charmander with him and named it Salamè.
+|epname=They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping
+|desc={{p|Charmander}} is one the Pokémon that hangs around Professor Sycamore's lab. It was first seen alongside the other Kanto first partner Pokémon watching the footage of the battle between {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. Sometime after, Charmander escaped from the lab and took a nap in a flower bed on {{rt|4|Kalos}}, where its tail caused the flowers to catch fire. The fire was put out by {{p|Froakie}}, who Charmander had recognized since they both belonged to the Professor. After returning it to Professor Sycamore, the Professor decided to have a battle with {{adv|X}} and chose Charmander to use against {{p|Chespin}}. Chespin was defeated by Charmander, and to Professor Sycamore's surprise, X took Charmander with him and named it Salamè.}}
-Charmander's only known move is {{m|Ember}}.}}
+=====Used=====
+{{TrainerPoké
+|trainer=Professor Sycamore
+|pkmn=Gogoat
+|type1=Grass
+|img=Professor Sycamore Gogoat Adventures.png
+|epnum=PS559
+|epname= Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change
+|desc=The Professor was seen riding this {{p|Gogoat}} from the Gogoat Shuttle service when he and {{adv|X}} went to meet up with {{adv|Y}}, {{adv|Shauna}}, {{adv|Trevor}}, and {{adv|Tierno}}.
+None of Gogoat's moves are known.}}
-===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
+===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
-[[File:Professor Sycamore PMXY.png|thumb|left|180px|Professor Sycamore in Pocket Monsters XY]]
+[[File:Professor Sycamore PMXY.png|thumb|180px|Professor Sycamore in Pocket Monsters XY]]
 Professor Sycamore has appeared in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters XY|Kosaku Anakubo}}.
-===In Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY!===
 {{sectionstub}}
+{{-}}
 ==In the TCG==
+[[File:ProfessorSycamoreXY122.jpg|200px|thumb|Professor Sycamore]]
 {{main|Professor Sycamore (XY 122)}}
-[[File:ProfessorSycamoreXY122.jpg|200px|thumb|Professor Sycamore]]
 '''Professor Sycamore''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English XY Series (the Japanese XY Era). First released in the {{TCG|Collection X}} expansion, it later debuted in English in the {{TCG|XY}} expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration based on the [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork of the character. With the same effect as {{TCG ID|Black & White|Professor Juniper|101}} from the {{TCG|Black & White}} expansion, Professor Sycamore allows the player to discard their hand and draw seven cards from their deck.
+{{-}}
 ==Other appearances==
-===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
+===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]===
-Professor Sycamore appears as a trophy in the 3DS version.
+[[File:Professor_Sycamore_3DS_trophy_SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Professor Sycamore trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
+Professor Sycamore appears as a trophy exclusive to the 3DS version.
 ====Trophy information====
-''This charming professor is an eminent Pokémon researcher in the Kalos region. He's dedicated to solving the puzzles of Mega Evolution in Pokémon, but unlike some other busy researchers, he always makes time to keep his hair stylish and his clothes and work space tidy. ''
+''This charming professor is an eminent Pokémon researcher in the Kalos region. He's dedicated to solving the puzzles of Mega Evolution in Pokémon, but unlike some other busy researchers, he always makes time to keep his hair stylish and his clothes and work space tidy.''
+{{-}}
 ==Trivia==
-* Sycamore is the first [[Pokémon Professor]] to battle the player in the games.
+* According to a male {{tc|Scientist}} on the second floor of the lab in [[Lumiose City]], Sycamore learned a lot from [[Professor Rowan]] in [[Sinnoh]] when he was young.
-** However, [[Professor Oak#Unused teams|battle data]] for [[Professor Oak]] exists in the [[Generation I]] games, meaning that he may have been intended to battle the player.
+* According to a woman in the [[Tower of Mastery]], Sycamore trained at the [[Tower of Mastery]] in his youth to learn about [[Mega Evolution]]. However, he left fairly quickly as he decided he didn't have what it takes.
-* Sycamore is also the first Professor to hand out [[starter Pokémon]] that {{DL|Starter Pokémon|Kanto|were not}} introduced in {{DL|Starter Pokémon|Kalos|his generation}} upon first meeting the player character.
+** However, his animated series counterpart has a Garchomp that can Mega Evolve.
-* According to a male Scientist on the second floor of the lab in Lumiose City, Sycamore learned a lot from [[Professor Rowan]] in [[Sinnoh]] when he was young.
-* According to a woman in the [[Tower of Mastery]], Sycamore trained at the Tower of Mastery in his youth to learn about Mega Evolution. However, he left fairly quickly as he decided he didn't have what it takes.
-* In the anime, Sycamore gives all three Kalos starters in reverse Pokédex order.
-* In the anime, Sycamore is the first Pokémon Professor to give all three starter Pokémon to Ash and his friends.
 ==Names==
-{| style="background: #{{kalos color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}; border: 3px solid #{{kalos color}}"
+{| class="roundy" style="background: #{{kalos color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{kalos color}}"
-|-
 ! Language
 ! Name
 ! Origin
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
 | Japanese
 | プラターヌ博士 ''Dr. Platane''
-| From ''platane'', French for {{wp|Platanus|plane trees}}
+| From ''platane'' (French for {{wp|Platanus|plane tree}})
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
 | English
 | Professor Augustine Sycamore
-| From ''{{wp|Platanus|sycamore}}'' and possibly the ''{{wp|Platanus_×_acerifolia#Cultivars and varieties|Augustine Henry}}
+| From ''{{wp|Platanus|sycamore}}'' and ''{{wp|Platanus × acerifolia#Cultivars and varieties|Augustine Henry}}'' (a cultivar of plane trees)
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-| French
-| Professeur Platane
-| Same as Japanese name
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
 | German, Italian
 | Professor Platan
-| Same as Japanese name
+| From his Japanese name
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-| Brazilian Portuguese
-| Professor Sicômoro
-| Sicômoro means Sycamore in Portuguese.
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
 | Spanish
 | Profesor Ciprés
-| From ''ciprés'', Spanish for {{wp|cypress}}
+| From ''ciprés'' ({{wp|cypress}})
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| French
+| Professeur Platane
+| From his Japanese name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
 | Korean
-| 플라타느박사 ''Dr. Platane''
+| 플라타느{{tt|박사|Baksa}} ''Dr. Platane''
-| Transliteration of Japanese name
+| Transcription of his Japanese name
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan}})
+| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
-| 布拉塔諾博士 ''Dr. Bùlātǎnuò''
+| 布拉塔諾{{tt|博士|Bóshì}} / 布拉塔诺{{tt|博士|Bóshì}} ''Dr. Bùlātǎnuò''
-| Transliteration of Japanese name
+| rowspan="2" | Transcription of his Japanese name
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
+| rowspan="2" | Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
-| 法桐博士 ''Dr. Faattùhng''
+| 布拉塔諾{{tt|博士|Boksih}} ''Dr. Boulāaitaapnohk''{{tt|*|Games}}
-| Transliteration of Japanese name.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+| 法桐{{tt|博士|Boksih}} ''Dr. Faattùhng''{{tt|*|Anime}}
+| From 法桐 ''faattùhng'' ({{wp|Platanus orientalis|oriental plane}}) and 法國 ''Faatgwok'' (France)
+|- style="background:#FFF"
 | Indonesian
 | Profesor Platanu
-| Transliteration of Japanese name.
+| Transcription of his Japanese name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Brazilian Portuguese
+| Professor Augustine Sicômoro{{tt|*|anime, Pokémon Characters Guidebook}}<br>Professor Sycamore{{tt|*|Pokémon GO, TCG}}
+| From his English name and ''sicômoro'' (sycamore)<br>Same as English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Russian
+| Профессор Сайкамор ''Professor Saikamor''
+| Transcription of his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Thai
+| ดร.พลาตัน ''Dr. Phlatan''
+| Transcription of his Japanese name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Vietnamese
+| Giáo sư Puratanu
+| Transcription of his Japanese name
 |}{{-}}
-{{-}}
+==References==
-{{Pokémon professor}}
+<references />
+==Related articles==
+* [[a:Category:Professor Sycamore|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
+{{Pokémon professor|kalos}}
 {{NPC|kalos|kalos=yes}}<br>
-{{Animecharacters|Kalos}}<br>
 {{Pocket Monsters Characters}}
 {{Project CharacterDex notice}}
-{{DEFAULTSORT:Sycamore, Professor}}
 [[Category:Professors]]
 [[Category:Game characters]]
 [[Category:X and Y characters]]
 [[Category:Male characters]]
+[[Category:Pokémon Generations characters]]
+[[Category:Pokémon Evolutions characters]]
 [[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]
 [[Category:Pocket Monsters XY characters]]
+[[Category:Super Smash Bros. trophies]]
-<!--[[es:Profesor Ciprés]]-->
-<!--[[ja:プラターヌ博士]]-->
 [[de:Professor Platan]]
+[[es:Profesor Ciprés]]
 [[fr:Professeur Platane]]
 [[it:Professor Platan]]
-[[zh:法桐博士]]
+[[ja:プラターヌ博士]]
+[[zh:布拉塔諾博士]]

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