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'''Professor Elm''' (Japanese: '''ウツギ博士''' ''Dr. Utsugi'') is the resident [[Pokémon Professor]] of [[New Bark Town]] in the [[Johto]] region. Saying so himself, Professor Elm studies unusual Pokémon {{Abilities}}. He also specializes in [[Pokémon breeding]], and is credited with the discovery of [[Pokémon Egg]]s. According to [[Professor Oak]], in {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Professor Elm "is the best when it comes to the research of [[Evolution|Pokémon evolution]]." | '''Professor Elm''' (Japanese: '''ウツギ博士''' ''Dr. Utsugi'') is the resident [[Pokémon Professor]] of [[New Bark Town]] in the [[Johto]] region. Saying so himself, Professor Elm studies unusual Pokémon {{Abilities}}. He also specializes in [[Pokémon breeding]], and is credited with the discovery of [[Pokémon Egg]]s. According to [[Professor Oak]], in {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Professor Elm "is the best when it comes to the research of [[Evolution|Pokémon evolution]]." | ||
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==In the games== | ==In the games== | ||
Professor Elm works at his | Professor Elm works at his laboratory in [[New Bark Town]]. He lives in a small house near his laboratory with his wife and son, who wants to grow up to be a [[Pokémon Professor]] like his dad. He also has an aide who assists him in his laboratory. | ||
Elm is known for being a little scatterbrained and disorganized when he gets wrapped up with his research—to the point that, according to his wife, he sometimes forgets to eat. He holds [[Professor Oak]] in high regards. At the start of Pokémon [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]], [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver]], he gives the {{player}} their first [[starter Pokémon]]. | |||
After | In addition to their starter, Elm gives the player various items during the game. After the player hatches {{p|Togepi}} (from the {{pkmn|Egg}} his assistant gives them in the [[Pokémon Center]]{{sup/2|GSC}}/[[Poké Mart]]{{sup/4|HGSS}} in [[Violet City]]), Elm gives them an [[Everstone]]. After the player obtains all eight [[Johto]] [[Badge]]s, Elm gives them a [[Master Ball]]. After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]], he gives them a [[S.S. Ticket|ticket]] to the [[S.S. Aqua]], allowing them to travel to the neighboring [[Kanto]] region. | ||
===Pokémon=== | ===Pokémon=== | ||
====In Generation II==== | ====In Generation II==== | ||
In [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], and [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]], Professor Elm will give | In [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], and [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]], Professor Elm will give one of these Pokémon to Trainers: | ||
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==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
===Main series=== | |||
[[File:Professor Elm anime.png|250px|left|thumb|Professor Elm in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | [[File:Professor Elm anime.png|250px|left|thumb|Professor Elm in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | ||
Professor Elm was one of {{an|Professor Oak}}'s top students at a university. He currently specializes in the research of {{Abilities}} and has interests in the origins of life. | Professor Elm was one of {{an|Professor Oak}}'s top students at a university. He currently specializes in the research of {{Abilities}} and has interests in the origins of life. | ||
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In ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]'', Elm contacted Ash to congratulate him on getting eight [[Johto]] [[Badge]]s. He then sent him on an errand to retrieve an {{pkmn|Egg}} from the nearby [[Marine Pokémon Laboratory]]. As the head of the Pokémon Preservation Council, Elm had received news of the Egg after it had been poached from [[Mt. Silver]]. Ash and his friends obtained the Egg from [[Naomi]] and went on their way towards New Bark Town. | In ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]'', Elm contacted Ash to congratulate him on getting eight [[Johto]] [[Badge]]s. He then sent him on an errand to retrieve an {{pkmn|Egg}} from the nearby [[Marine Pokémon Laboratory]]. As the head of the Pokémon Preservation Council, Elm had received news of the Egg after it had been poached from [[Mt. Silver]]. Ash and his friends obtained the Egg from [[Naomi]] and went on their way towards New Bark Town. | ||
[[File:Professor Elm JN.png|thumb|250px|Professor Elm in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']] | |||
The Egg hatched in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]'', and the group contacted Elm after the baby {{AP|Larvitar}} was seemingly unresponsive to [[Nurse Joy]]'s treatment. Elm interrupted his dinner with Oak and {{Delia}}, who were visiting him to wish Ash well before the [[Silver Conference]], and rushed over to Ash's location to see Larvitar. The two Professors managed to stabilize Larvitar's body temperature, but it was still unresponsive. Later, as Ash fought Team Rocket, Larvitar overcame its unresponsive state to send them blasting off. Afterwards, Elm drove everyone to New Bark Town and entrusted Ash and his friends with the task of returning Larvitar to its home at Mt. Silver. In ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', Elm checked in with the group and heard that Larvitar was doing well. [[EP264|Eventually]], Ash and his friends would return Larvitar to its mother {{p|Tyranitar}}. | The Egg hatched in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]'', and the group contacted Elm after the baby {{AP|Larvitar}} was seemingly unresponsive to [[Nurse Joy]]'s treatment. Elm interrupted his dinner with Oak and {{Delia}}, who were visiting him to wish Ash well before the [[Silver Conference]], and rushed over to Ash's location to see Larvitar. The two Professors managed to stabilize Larvitar's body temperature, but it was still unresponsive. Later, as Ash fought Team Rocket, Larvitar overcame its unresponsive state to send them blasting off. Afterwards, Elm drove everyone to New Bark Town and entrusted Ash and his friends with the task of returning Larvitar to its home at Mt. Silver. In ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', Elm checked in with the group and heard that Larvitar was doing well. [[EP264|Eventually]], Ash and his friends would return Larvitar to its mother {{p|Tyranitar}}. | ||
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Elm made a brief cameo in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', after [[Dr. Yung]] revealed he had hacked the computer data of leading specialists, including that of Elm, to help with the construction of his [[Mirage Pokémon]] system. | Elm made a brief cameo in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', after [[Dr. Yung]] revealed he had hacked the computer data of leading specialists, including that of Elm, to help with the construction of his [[Mirage Pokémon]] system. | ||
Elm was mentioned in ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', when [[Professor Cerise]] told Ash and [[Goh]] about his research into Pokémon Eggs. Elm was also seen in a picture in the same episode. | |||
===Character=== | ====Character==== | ||
Professor Elm is regarded as sweet and kindhearted by many, including [[New Bark Town]]'s [[Nurse Joy]]. While he is incredibly knowledgeable, he is known to get into heated arguments with others over research and theories. He also tends to go into unnecessarily lengthy explanations whenever he is asked a question. | Professor Elm is regarded as sweet and kindhearted by many, including [[New Bark Town]]'s [[Nurse Joy]]. While he is incredibly knowledgeable, he is known to get into heated arguments with others over research and theories. He also tends to go into unnecessarily lengthy explanations whenever he is asked a question. | ||
In addition, Elm can be incredibly absentminded. He has a habit of getting wrapped up in his research, to the point where he is completely oblivious to his surroundings, and he may not leave his laboratory for days. | In addition, Elm can be incredibly absentminded. He has a habit of getting wrapped up in his research, to the point where he is completely oblivious to his surroundings, and he may not leave his laboratory for days. | ||
===Pokémon=== | ====Pokémon==== | ||
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This listing is of Professor Elm's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}: | This listing is of Professor Elm's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}: | ||
====On hand==== | =====On hand===== | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|trainer=Professor Elm | |trainer=Professor Elm | ||
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Corsola's known moves are {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Spike Cannon}}.}} | Corsola's known moves are {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Spike Cannon}}.}} | ||
====Gives to new Trainers==== | =====Gives to new Trainers===== | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|trainer=Professor Elm | |trainer=Professor Elm | ||
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Totodile's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}} | Totodile's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}} | ||
====Gave away to new Trainers==== | =====Gave away to new Trainers===== | ||
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====Given away==== | =====Given away===== | ||
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===Voice actors=== | ====Voice actors==== | ||
{{vatable|color={{johto color light}}|bordercolor={{johto color}} | {{vatable|color={{johto color light}}|bordercolor={{johto color}} | ||
|ja=井上和彦 ''Kazuhiko Inoue'' | |ja=井上和彦 ''Kazuhiko Inoue'' | ||
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|pl=Jacek Kałucki ([[EP117]])<br>Wojciech Majchrzak ([[EP210]])<br>Ireneusz Machnicki ([[EP257]]-[[EP268]]) | |pl=Jacek Kałucki ([[EP117]])<br>Wojciech Majchrzak ([[EP210]])<br>Ireneusz Machnicki ([[EP257]]-[[EP268]]) | ||
|he=דור צוויגנבאום ''Dor Tsvigenbaum''}} | |he=דור צוויגנבאום ''Dor Tsvigenbaum''}} | ||
===GOTCHA!=== | |||
Professor Elm briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]]. | |||
==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Adventures=== | ||
[[File:Professor Elm Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Professor Elm in Pokémon Adventures]] | [[File:Professor Elm Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Professor Elm in Pokémon Adventures]] | ||
====History==== | ====History==== | ||
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|type1=Normal | |type1=Normal | ||
|img=Elm Sentret Adventures.png | |img=Elm Sentret Adventures.png | ||
|epnum= | |epnum=PS092 | ||
|epname= | |epname=Who Gives a Hoothoot? | ||
|desc={{p|Sentret}} is | |desc={{p|Sentret}} is Professor Elm's only known Pokémon. It is usually with him when he was in his lab. | ||
Sentret's only known move is {{m|Foresight}}{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}} and its Ability is {{a|Run Away}}.}} | |||
=====Given away===== | =====Given away===== | ||
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|desc=Chikorita ran away from Professor Elm's lab as he wanted to go out on an adventure. {{adv|Crystal}} found him and was able to catch him along with a {{p|Victreebel}}. Crystal was reluctant to keep Chikorita on her team, but after noticing some strength he had, she decides to keep and name him '''Megaree''' (Japanese: '''メガぴょん''' ''Megapyon'').}} | |desc=Chikorita ran away from Professor Elm's lab as he wanted to go out on an adventure. {{adv|Crystal}} found him and was able to catch him along with a {{p|Victreebel}}. Crystal was reluctant to keep Chikorita on her team, but after noticing some strength he had, she decides to keep and name him '''Megaree''' (Japanese: '''メガぴょん''' ''Megapyon'').}} | ||
===Stolen=== | =====Stolen===== | ||
{{TrainerPoké | {{TrainerPoké | ||
|main=yes | |main=yes | ||
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|desc={{p|Totodile}} was stolen by {{adv|Silver}} in the lab in the beginning of the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}.}} | |desc={{p|Totodile}} was stolen by {{adv|Silver}} in the lab in the beginning of the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}.}} | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys=== | ||
[[File:Professor Elm Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|Professor Elm in Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys]] | [[File:Professor Elm Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|Professor Elm in Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys]] | ||
Professor Elm first appeared in ''[[GB01|Let's Go!! The Journey Towards The Championship]]''. | Professor Elm first appeared in ''[[GB01|Let's Go!! The Journey Towards The Championship]]''. | ||
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=== | ===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure=== | ||
[[File:Professor Elm JBA.png|thumb|200px|Professor Elm in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]] | [[File:Professor Elm JBA.png|thumb|200px|Professor Elm in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]] | ||
Professor Elm appeared in [[JBA1]] and [[JBA6]]. | Professor Elm appeared in [[JBA1]] and [[JBA6]]. | ||
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Chikorita's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Magical Leaf}}.}} | Chikorita's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Magical Leaf}}.}} | ||
=== | ===Pokémon Pocket Monsters=== | ||
[[File:Elm PM.png|thumb|120px|Professor Elm in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] | [[File:Elm PM.png|thumb|120px|Professor Elm in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] | ||
Professor Elm appears in the [[Johto]] saga of [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]. He recommends {{OBP|Gold|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Silver|Pocket Monsters}} to Professor Oak as the chosen Trainers to get their first Pokémon. He even introduces them to {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}. Unlike other media, he was not seen giving away the Johto starters to new Trainers yet. In ''[[PM063|Marill's Special Training to Surpass Pikachu!!]]'', he was seen fighting Professor Oak after a {{p|Marill}} came by and stole some food. | Professor Elm appears in the [[Johto]] saga of [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]. He recommends {{OBP|Gold|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Silver|Pocket Monsters}} to Professor Oak as the chosen Trainers to get their first Pokémon. He even introduces them to {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}. Unlike other media, he was not seen giving away the Johto starters to new Trainers yet. In ''[[PM063|Marill's Special Training to Surpass Pikachu!!]]'', he was seen fighting Professor Oak after a {{p|Marill}} came by and stole some food. | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* Professor Elm is the only {{pkmn|Professor}} in the [[core series]] that does not | * Professor Elm is the only {{pkmn|Professor}} in the [[core series]] that does not have a large in-game sprite, having only the overworld sprite. This is due to him not welcoming the player at the start of the game. | ||
* Professor Elm is also the only Professor to give the [[player character]] a [[starter Pokémon]] that does not also give them a [[Pokédex]]. | * Professor Elm is also the only Professor to give the [[player character]] a [[starter Pokémon]] that does not also give them a [[Pokédex]]. | ||
* In the games, one of the townsfolk mentions that Professor Elm is the one who discovered that {{p|Pikachu}} is an evolved Pokémon ({{p|Pichu}} was | * In the games, one of the townsfolk mentions that Professor Elm is the one who discovered that {{p|Pikachu}} is an evolved Pokémon ({{p|Pichu}} was introduced in [[Generation II]]). | ||
==Names== | ==Names== | ||
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[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal characters]] | [[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal characters]] | ||
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters]] | [[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters]] | ||
[[Category:Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys characters]] | |||
[[de:Professor Lind]] | [[de:Professor Lind]] |
Revision as of 20:14, 1 March 2021
Professor Elm ウツギ博士 Dr. Utsugi | |
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver | |
Gender | Male |
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Hometown | New Bark Town |
Region | Johto |
Relatives | Unnamed wife and child (games) |
Trainer class | Pokémon Professor |
Generation | II, IV |
Games | Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver |
Game animation cameos | GOTCHA! |
Anime debut | Don't Touch That 'dile! |
English voice actor | Paul Frank |
Japanese voice actor | Kazuhiko Inoue |
Professor Elm (Japanese: ウツギ博士 Dr. Utsugi) is the resident Pokémon Professor of New Bark Town in the Johto region. Saying so himself, Professor Elm studies unusual Pokémon Abilities. He also specializes in Pokémon breeding, and is credited with the discovery of Pokémon Eggs. According to Professor Oak, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Professor Elm "is the best when it comes to the research of Pokémon evolution."
Elm gives one of the three starter Pokémon of Johto—Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile—to Ethan, KrisC, or LyraHGSS so that they will have an easier time getting to Mr. Pokémon's house.
In the games
Professor Elm works at his laboratory in New Bark Town. He lives in a small house near his laboratory with his wife and son, who wants to grow up to be a Pokémon Professor like his dad. He also has an aide who assists him in his laboratory.
Elm is known for being a little scatterbrained and disorganized when he gets wrapped up with his research—to the point that, according to his wife, he sometimes forgets to eat. He holds Professor Oak in high regards. At the start of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, he gives the player their first starter Pokémon.
In addition to their starter, Elm gives the player various items during the game. After the player hatches Togepi (from the Egg his assistant gives them in the Pokémon CenterGSC/Poké MartHGSS in Violet City), Elm gives them an Everstone. After the player obtains all eight Johto Badges, Elm gives them a Master Ball. After the player enters the Hall of Fame, he gives them a ticket to the S.S. Aqua, allowing them to travel to the neighboring Kanto region.
Pokémon
In Generation II
In Gold, Silver, and Crystal, Professor Elm will give one of these Pokémon to Trainers:
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In Generation IV
As in Gold, Silver and Crystal, Elm will give out one of these Pokémon in HeartGold and SoulSilver.
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Quotes
This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. |
Gold, Silver and Crystal
- New Bark Town
- "<player>! There you are! I needed to ask you a favor. I have an acquaintance called Mr. Pokémon. He keeps finding weird things and raving about his discoveries. Anyway, I just got an e-mail from him saying that this time it's real. It is intriguing, but we're busy with our Pokémon research. Could you look into it for us? I'll give you a Pokémon for a partner. They're all rare Pokémon that we just found. Go on. Pick one!"GS
- "<player>! There you are! I needed to ask you a favor. I'm conducting new Pokémon research right now. I was wondering if you could help me with it, <player>. You see... I'm writing a paper that I want to present at a conference. But there are some things I don't quite understand yet. So! I'd like you to raise a Pokémon that I recently caught."C
- If NoC
- "But... Please, I need your help!"
- If YesC
- "Thanks, <player>! You're a great help! When I announce my findings, I'm sure we'll delve a bit deeper into the many mysteries of Pokémon. You can count on it! Oh, hey! I got an e-mail! .................. Hm... Uh-huh... Okay... Hey, listen. I have an acquaintance called Mr. Pokémon. He keeps finding weird things and raving about his discoveries. Anyway, I just got an e-mail from him saying that this time it's real. It is intriguing, but we're busy with our Pokémon research... Wait! I know! <player>, can you go in our place? I want you to raise one of the Pokémon contained in these Balls. You'll be that Pokémon's first partner, <player>! Go on. Pick one!"
- If player tries to go away
- "Wait! Where are you going?"
- If talked to before choosing Pokémon
- "If a wild Pokémon appears, let your Pokémon battle it!"
- Player is choosing Cyndaquil
- "You'll take Cyndaquil, the fire Pokémon?"
- Player is choosing Totodile
- "Do you want the Totodile, the water Pokémon?"
- Player is choosing Chikorita
- "So, you like Chikorita, the grass Pokémon?"
- If player answered no when choosing
- "Think it over carefully. Your partner is important."
- After player chose Pokémon
- "I think that's a great Pokémon, too! Mr. Pokémon lives near Cherrygrove, the next city. It's almost a direct route to there. If your Pokémon is hurt, you should heal it with this machine. Oh, here's my phone number. Call me if something comes up." (registers number)GS
- "I think that's a great Pokémon, too! Mr. Pokémon lives a little bit beyond Cherrygrove, the next city over. It's almost a direct route there, so you can't miss it. But just in case, here's my phone number. Call me if anything comes up!" (registers number) "If your Pokémon is hurt, you should heal it with this machine. Feel free to use it anytime. <player>, I'm counting on you!"C
- If talked to after choosing Pokémon
- "Mr. Pokémon goes everywhere and finds rarities. Too bad they're just rare and not very useful... <player>, I'm counting on you!"GS
- "Mr. Pokémon goes everywhere and finds rarities. Too bad they're just rare and not very useful..."C
- If talked to after Silver steals Pokémon
- "<player>, this is terrible... Oh, yes, what was Mr.Pokémon's big discovery?" (player hands over egg) "This? But... Is it a Pokémon Egg? If it is, it is a great discovery! What?!?! Prof.Oak gave you a Pokédex? <player>, is that true? Th-that's incredible! He is superb at seeing the potential of people as Trainers. Wow, <player>. You may have what it takes to become the Champion. You seem to be getting on great with Pokémon too. You should take the Pokémon Gym challenge. The closest Gym would be the one in Violet City. ...<player>. The road to the championship will be a long one. Before you leave, make sure that you talk to your mom."
- If talked to again after theft
- "Don't give up! I'll call if I learn anything about that Egg!"
- If the player travels back to New Bark Town without picking up the Egg
- "<player>? Didn't you meet my assistant? He should have met you with the Egg at Violet City's Pokémon Center. You must have just missed him. Try to catch him there."
- Before hatching the Egg
- "Hey, has that Egg changed any?"
- After hatching the Egg
- "<player>, you look great!" [!] "What? That Pokémon!?! The Egg hatched! So, Pokémon are born from Eggs... No, perhaps not all Pokémon are. Wow, there's still a lot of research to be done. Thanks, <player>! You're helping unravel Pokémon mysteries for us! I want you to have this as a token of our appreciation."
- Or, if the hatched Pokémon isn't presented
- "<player>, I thought the Egg hatched. Where is the Pokémon?"
- After giving the player an Everstone
- "That's an Everstone. Some species of Pokémon evolve when they grow to certain levels. A Pokémon holding an Everstone won't evolve. Give it to a Pokémon you don't want to evolve."
- If talked to after the previous conversation
- "<player>, I'll call you if anything comes up."
PokéGear call
- When going to Mr. Pokémon
- "Hello, <player>? Try not to overdo it. Be sure to heal your Pokémon if they are hurt."
- After visiting Mr. Pokémon
- "Hello, <player>? Did you meet Mr. <sc>Pokémon? Great! Come back safely!"
- After exiting Mr. Pokémon's house (automatic call)
- "H-hello? <player>? It's a disaster! Uh, um, it's just terrible! What should I do? It... Oh, no... Please get back here now!"
- After Silver steals Pokémon
- "<player>? I'm very upset now. We had a Pokémon stolen from here. How could anyone do that?"
- After handing over Egg
- "Hello, <player>? We're checking the Egg now. It does appear to be a Pokémon Egg."
- After collecting 1st Badge (automatic call)
- "Hello, <player>? We discovered something about the Egg! My assistant is at the Pokémon Center in Violet City. Could you talk to him?"
- Before collecting the Egg
- "Hello, <player>? Did you see my assistant? He's at the Pokémon Center in Violet City."
- Before Egg hatches
- "Hello, <player>? How's the Egg? Has anything changed? If anything happens, please call."
- After Egg hatches
- "Hello, <player>? How is the Egg? What? It hatched? Wow! What kind of Pokémon is it? Please come show me now!"
- After being shown the Egg:
- "Hello, <player>? I just made a new discovery. The time it takes for an Egg to hatch depends on the Pokémon."
- After collecting 7th Badge (automatic call)
- "<player>, how are things going? I called because something weird is happening with the radio broadcasts. They were talking about Team Rocket. <player>, do you know anything about it? Maybe Team Rocket has returned. No, that just can't be true. Sorry to bug you. Take care!"
- Pokérus comment (automatic call)
- "Hello, <player>? I discovered an odd thing. Apparently there's something called Pokérus that infects Pokémon. Yes, it's like a virus, so it's called Pokérus. It multiplies fast and infects other Pokémon too. But that's all. It doesn't seem to do anything, and it goes away over time. I guess it's nothing to worry about. Bye!"
HeartGold and SoulSilver
- New Bark Town
- "Hi, <player>! I've been waiting for you! Do you know anything about my research? As you know, Pokémon are carried in Poké Balls these days. But before the Poké Ball was invented, people used to walk with Pokémon. Just like your friend Ethan/Lyra does! Poké Balls are great because you can carry many Pokémon. But walking with Pokémon must have some advantages. It could have something to do with how Pokémon grow or evolve... So I'm going to give you a Pokémon! Can you walk beside this Pokémon, outside of its Poké Ball, to see if this brings any special feelings or bonds between Pokémon and people? The device over there has some Pokémon you could choose from..."
- "Oh, hey! I got an email! ... Hm... Uh-huh... OK..."
- "Hey, listen. I have this acquaintance that people call Mr. Pokémon. He keeps finding weird things and raving about his discoveries. Anyway, I just got an email from him saying that this time it's real. It's probably another Pokémon Egg, but we're still so busy with our Pokémon research... Wait! I know! You can go in our place, right? Can we count on you? You can choose one of the Pokémon over there."
- If talked to again
- "If a wild Pokémon appears, let your Pokémon battle it!"
- If player tries to go away
- "Where are you going? The Poké Balls are in that device."
- At the starter choice screen
- "Touch a Poké Ball to see what Pokémon is inside!"
- If player chooses Chikorita
- "So, you like Chikorita, the Grass-type Pokémon?"
- If player chooses Cyndaquil
- "You'll take Cyndaquil, the Fire-type Pokémon?"
- If player chooses Totodile
- "Do you want Totodile, the Water-type Pokémon?"
- After choosing starter
- "How do you like walking with your Pokémon? It's not bad, is it? You can take it all the way to Mr. Pokémon's house. If your Pokémon gets hurt...You should heal it with this machine. It's so easy to use. Just check the PC on my desk! Mr. Pokémon goes everywhere and finds rarities. His house is past Cherrygrove City. Go north a little past Cherrygrove. I'm counting on you, <player>!"*
- When exiting city after receiving Pokégear
- "Wait one second!"
- "I almost completely forgot about this... Here, I'll give you my number. (registers number) I'll call you if anything comes up."
- After Silver steals Pokémon
- "<player>, this is terrible... Oh, yes, what was Mr.Pokémon's big discovery?"
- "Huh? This is an... Egg, isn't it? This Egg may be something I've never seen...still it's just an Egg. Mr. Pokémon is always fascinated by Eggs. Well, since he gave it to us, we might as well find out what secret it holds. I'll keep it for a while to find out about the Egg."
- "What?! Professor Oak gave you a Pokédex? <player>, is that true? Th-that's incredible! He is superb at seeing the potential of people as Trainers. Wow, <player>. I knew you were a little different. Things are going to be fun! Your Pokémon seem to really like you, so why don't you...take the Pokémon Gym challenge? If you manage to defeat all the Gym Leaders, you'll eventually challenge the Pokémon League Champion! ...Or not! Ha ha! Becoming the Champion is not at all easy, but you can certainly challenge Violet City's Gym."
- "...<player>. Challenging the Gyms scattered around will be a long journey. Before you leave, make sure that you talk to your mom."
- If talked to again after Silver steals Pokémon
- "Don't give up! I'll call if I learn anything about that Egg!"
- After hatching the Egg and bringing the Togepi to him
- If the Togepi isn't walking with :"<player>? I thought the Egg hatched. Where is the Pokémon? I’d love to take a look at the Pokémon that hatched from that Egg, <player>.
- "What? That Pokémon!? Hmm… As far as I know, there is not a Pokémon like this in Johto… Just like Mr. Pokémon was saying over the phone… The legendary Pokémon could be… Oh, never mind. Anyway, I’m sure things will be happening around you, <player>! You are making me all excited! I’ll give you a present for that. Please take it."
- "That’s an Everstone. A Pokémon changes its shape as it evolves. But if it’s holding an Everstone, you can prevent it from evolving. If you like the way a Pokémon is now, have it hold an Everstone! <player>, good luck with your journey! Oh, one more thing… Don’t forget about my research!"
- If talked to again after showing him Togepi
- "Hi, <player>! How are you? I’m sure you can be the next Champion having taken care of that Egg!"
- After receiving call in Blackthorn City
- "Hi, <player>! You never cease to amaze me! Thanks to you, my research is going great! Take this as a token of my appreciation. The Master Ball is the best! It’s the ultimate Poké Ball! It’ll catch any Pokémon without fail. It’s given only to noted Pokémon researchers. I think you can make much better use of it than I can, <player>! By the way… We just had a group of beautiful Kimono Girls looking for you."
- "The Kimono Girls are waiting for you at the Ecruteak Dance Theater."
- "Hahaha… Good job! That Egg that appeared to be rare has brought you so much trouble, I guess. The Kimono Girls said something about me? I don’t have anything to do with it. You made up your mind yourself and went through with your decision. Having achieved such a thing, you should be able to take on the Pokémon League now! You should head for the Indigo Plateau! Do you know how to get there? Follow Route 27 to reach Route 26. Once you get there, go straight north!"
Pokégear
- When on his errand
- "Hello, <player>? Try not to overdo it. Be sure to heal your Pokémon if they are hurt."
- After exiting Mr. Pokémon house (automatic call)
- "H-hello? <player>? It's a disaster! Uh, um, it's just terrible! What should I do? It... Oh, no... Please get back here now!"
- After Silver steals Pokémon
- "Oh, <player>... I just stepped away for a second... How could...?"
- After handing over Egg
- "Hello, <player>? We're checking the Egg now. It does appear to be a Pokémon Egg. We'll do a few more tests!"
- After defeating Faulkner (automatic call)
- "Hello, <player>? We’ve discovered something! The details are…well, I can’t really say anything, but we want you to carry that Egg! My assistant is at the Poké Mart in Violet City. Could you go meet him and pick up that Egg?"
- After hatching the Egg (automatic call)
- "Hey, <player>, this is great news! A Pokémon hatched from that Egg! I knew that giving that Egg to you, <player>, was the right thing to do. I just knew it! You should come here and show me what kind of Pokémon it is!"
- After getting seven Badges (automatic call)
- "<player>, how are things going? I called because something weird is happening with the radio broadcasts. They were talking about Team Rocket. <player>, do you know anything about it? Maybe Team Rocket has returned. No, that just can’t be true. Sorry to bug you. Take care!"
- After beating Team Rocket
- "Hello, is this <player>? Just one more Badge to go before you collect all the Johto Badges! Blackthorn's Gym Leader is said to be a pretty powerful Dragon Tamer! ...Click!..."
- After passing the Master's test and getting the Rising Badge (automatic call)
- "Hello, <player>? How’s it going? I’ve gotten hold of something neat. Swing by my Lab and pick it up! See you later!"
- Calling after defeating Clair
- "Hello, <player>? I expect that there are some Pokémon in the Kanto region that I don't know. There are probably also methods of evolution that I'm not familiar with yet. I should use that perspective and discover what I can!"
- Pokérus comment
- After obtaining Pokérus for the first time (automatic call)
- "Hello, <player>? I discovered an odd thing. Apparently there's something called Pokérus that infects Pokémon.Yes, it's like a virus, so it's called Pokérus.It multiplies fast and infects other Pokémon too. But that's all. It doesn't seem to do anything, and it goes away over time. I guess it's nothing to worry about. Bye!"
- When called by the player
- "Hello, <player>? It seems that Pokémon that have been infected with Pokérus level up better. We're not quite sure why..."
Pokémon Puzzle Challenge
- Starting Easy Mode
- "I've been waiting for you! How's the Challenge going? The more people you take on, the more fun you'll have. Up ahead, you'll battle the infamous Gym Leaders!!! They're expecting you. Good luck!"
- Starting Normal Mode
- "Hi! How's the Challenge so far? Opponents on the Normal path will be harder than those on the Easy path. You'll see trainers other than the Gym Leaders, too. When you beat those trainers... Well... Just wait and see. It will be tough, though."
- After beating Clair in Normal mode
- "Hello. This is Prof. Elm. What? You're looking for tougher opponents? Then keep going straight. The rest is up to you. Good luck!"
- After beating Normal mode
- "Hello. This is Prof. Elm. Great job! You've really polished your technique. Now it's time for you to take the Hard path. Are you mentally prepared? I'm rooting for you!"
- Starting Hard Mode
- "Hi there! Are you giving it your all? You must be pretty confident to try the Hard path. An enemy even more frightful than the Elite Four awaits. But that makes it more fun. Good luck!"
- Starting Super Hard Mode
- "Hi there! You're doing very well. Super Hard... is a very difficult level. You could say it's a battle against yourself. I'm sure you can handle it. Stay calm and don't panic. Good luck!
- After beating Super Hard mode
- "Hello. This is Prof. Elm. Great job! That's the way to overcome the pressure. I knew you could do it. That was amazing! I'm sure that whatever else may stand in your way, you'll overcome that, too! Actually, there is another level. You'll see how to get to it after the ending. I bet you can't wait."
- Starting Intense Mode
- "Hi there! You've already come this far? Since Super Hard wasn't enough, try the Intense path. It's incredibly difficult, so you can Continue as many times as you like, and it won't affect the ending. And even if you lose, you can still use any Pokémon you like, so just try to clear it. Oh! But you don't need any more advice, do you? OK, good luck!
- After beating Intense mode
- "Hello! It's Prof. Elm. Great job! That's the way to overcome the pressure. I knew you could do it. That was amazing! I'm sure that whatever else may stand in your way, you'll overcome that, too! And don't forget to thank all those who battled against you!"
Artwork
Official artwork from Gold, Silver, and Crystal |
Sprites
Overworld sprite from Generation II |
Overworld sprite from Generation IV |
In the anime
Main series
Professor Elm was one of Professor Oak's top students at a university. He currently specializes in the research of Abilities and has interests in the origins of life.
Professor Elm debuted in Don't Touch That 'dile. Team Rocket infiltrated his laboratory at New Bark Town, and while he was studying a rare cell division through a microscope, the trio took off with a Totodile reserved for a new Trainer. Officer Jenny, Ash, and his friends later battled Team Rocket and managed to return Totodile to Elm's lab.
After a period of traveling, the group encountered Elm again in Around the Whirlpool while he was studying the origins of life in the Whirl Islands with Captain Marius. Elm helped rescue the group from the surrounding whirlpools with his newly-caught Corsola. Together, they docked at the Blue Point Isle, where Elm informed them about the upcoming Whirl Cup tournament. Later, Elm and Corsola saved a group of Pokémon from being stolen by Team Rocket. Elm and Captain Marius then left the group to continue their research elsewhere.
In Lapras of Luxury, Elm contacted Ash to congratulate him on getting eight Johto Badges. He then sent him on an errand to retrieve an Egg from the nearby Marine Pokémon Laboratory. As the head of the Pokémon Preservation Council, Elm had received news of the Egg after it had been poached from Mt. Silver. Ash and his friends obtained the Egg from Naomi and went on their way towards New Bark Town.
The Egg hatched in Hatch Me If You Can, and the group contacted Elm after the baby Larvitar was seemingly unresponsive to Nurse Joy's treatment. Elm interrupted his dinner with Oak and Delia, who were visiting him to wish Ash well before the Silver Conference, and rushed over to Ash's location to see Larvitar. The two Professors managed to stabilize Larvitar's body temperature, but it was still unresponsive. Later, as Ash fought Team Rocket, Larvitar overcame its unresponsive state to send them blasting off. Afterwards, Elm drove everyone to New Bark Town and entrusted Ash and his friends with the task of returning Larvitar to its home at Mt. Silver. In You're a Star, Larvitar!, Elm checked in with the group and heard that Larvitar was doing well. Eventually, Ash and his friends would return Larvitar to its mother Tyranitar.
In A Claim to Flame!, Elm was seen watching the Silver Conference on TV. Later, Ash happened to overhear Jackson's video call with Elm in Tie One On! and spoke with him briefly. Elm officially thanked Ash and his friends for their help and informed them on Larvitar's well-being.
Elm made a brief cameo in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, after Dr. Yung revealed he had hacked the computer data of leading specialists, including that of Elm, to help with the construction of his Mirage Pokémon system.
Elm was mentioned in Caring for a Mystery!, when Professor Cerise told Ash and Goh about his research into Pokémon Eggs. Elm was also seen in a picture in the same episode.
Character
Professor Elm is regarded as sweet and kindhearted by many, including New Bark Town's Nurse Joy. While he is incredibly knowledgeable, he is known to get into heated arguments with others over research and theories. He also tends to go into unnecessarily lengthy explanations whenever he is asked a question.
In addition, Elm can be incredibly absentminded. He has a habit of getting wrapped up in his research, to the point where he is completely oblivious to his surroundings, and he may not leave his laboratory for days.
Pokémon
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This listing is of Professor Elm's known Pokémon in the anime:
On hand
Professor Elm's Corsola is his only known Pokémon that he actually owns. It is very fond of pools. This Corsola inspired Misty to try to catch her own Corsola. When Ash and his friends were blasted off their boat by Team Rocket and into the water with raging whirlpools, Corsola found the group and helped them.
Later, when Team Rocket had stolen a couple of Pokémon, Corsola jumped into the water to stop them. It tried to use Tackle, but Weezing struck back. Corsola dodged and defeated Jessie's Arbok. It then used Spike Cannon and sent Team Rocket blasting off. Corsola's known moves are Tackle and Spike Cannon. | ||
Debut | Around the Whirlpool |
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Gives to new Trainers
Professor Elm's Chikorita is a starter Pokémon that he gives to new Trainers who want to start their Pokémon journey. Although it was not shown in his lab, Elm showed Ash and his friends a picture of one.
None of Chikorita's moves are known. | ||
Debut | Don't Touch That 'dile |
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Professor Elm's Cyndaquil is a starter Pokémon that he gives to new Trainers who want to start their Pokémon journey. It first appeared when Elm was holding it as he spoke to Ash and his friends who were very interested about it.
None of Cyndaquil's moves are known. | ||
Debut | Don't Touch That 'dile | |
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Voice actors | ||
Japanese | ||
English | Kayzie Rogers |
Professor Elm's Totodile is a starter Pokémon that he gives to new Trainers who want to start their Pokémon journey. One appeared when Elm mistook Jessie for Nurse Joy and told her to check up on Totodile, who started to bite Meowth's tail and spray James with water, but the trio then stole Totodile. It later appeared when it would not let go of Jessie's hair but was taken off using Bulbasaur's Vine Whip and given back to Elm.
Totodile's only known move is Water Gun. | ||
Debut | Don't Touch That 'dile | |
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Voice actors | ||
Japanese | ||
English | Kayzie Rogers |
Gave away to new Trainers
Casey's Chikorita |
Vincent's Chikorita |
Jimmy's Cyndaquil |
Wani-Wani |
Given away
Egg |
Voice actors
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GOTCHA!
Professor Elm briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Pokémon Adventures
History
Gold, Silver & Crystal arc
Professor Elm was initially to be brought several Pokémon by Joey from Professor Oak, but before that happened, the Totodile that he was studying was stolen, and he was knocked unconscious before he could do anything. Gold then arrived and took Cyndaquil as well to catch the thief.
After Gold first battled with the Masked Man at the Ilex Forest and lost, Elm was able to get a sample of his clothing and found particles on them, but he did not know what they were. Elm then contacted Gold when he was battling the Masked Man for a second time, informing him that the particles on the clothes are the same substance used for Gym Badges, and that the Masked Man must be a Gym Leader. He tells Gold that he should not try to fight him, but Gold simply replies with, "It's too late."
A while beforehand, he decided that Gold was trustworthy enough to try to hatch an Egg for him, saying that it had not moved an inch while it was in the lab. While the Egg did hatch into a Togepi, due to Gold's habits of visiting arcades while it was an Egg, it learned how to play dice, pool, and poker, making Elm furious about how Gold had turned it into a delinquent. Little did he know, with Togepi's aggression came Gold's innate talent for bringing the fullest potential of baby Pokémon, allowing it to easily defeat the wild Gligar that tried to eat it right before it hatched (and the Tyranitar that Silver borrowed from Lance).
Joey stays behind with him to help Elm with chores and research.
Emerald arc
In Epilogue, he makes a cameo appearance in one of the ships heading to the Battle Frontier.
Diamond & Pearl arc
In Knowledge of the Unown II, both Professor Elm and Joey make a cameo. Elm is seen talking with Professor Rowan via videophone.
HeartGold & SoulSilver arc
He is seen in Gold's flashback while Professor Oak gives Gold the task of meeting with Lance who has information about Team Rocket and their plan of obtaining Arceus.
Pokémon
On hand
Sentret is Professor Elm's only known Pokémon. It is usually with him when he was in his lab.
Sentret's only known move is Foresight* and its Ability is Run Away. | ||
Debut | Who Gives a Hoothoot? |
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Given away
Gold was loaned a Cyndaquil to get back the Totodile Silver stole in the lab. However, as Gold went out on his journey, he kept the Cyndaquil and nicknamed it Exbo (Japanese: バクたろう Baktaro). | ||
Debut | Murkrow Row |
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Egg |
Formerly owned
Chikorita ran away from Professor Elm's lab as he wanted to go out on an adventure. Crystal found him and was able to catch him along with a Victreebel. Crystal was reluctant to keep Chikorita on her team, but after noticing some strength he had, she decides to keep and name him Megaree (Japanese: メガぴょん Megapyon). | ||
Debut | Murkrow Row |
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Stolen
Totodile was stolen by Silver in the lab in the beginning of the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc. | ||
Debut | Murkrow Row |
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Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Professor Elm first appeared in Let's Go!! The Journey Towards The Championship.
Pokémon
Gives to new Trainers
Chikorita |
Cyndaquil |
Totodile |
Given to new Trainers
Totodile |
Chikorita |
Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure
Professor Elm appeared in JBA1 and JBA6.
Pokémon
Gives to new Trainers
Chikorita |
Cyndaquil |
Totodile |
Given to new Trainers
Professor Elm gave Totodile to Jō. | ||
Debut | JBA1 |
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Tsubaki went to Professor Elm's lab and took a Chikorita from him.
Chikorita's known moves are Tackle, Razor Leaf and Magical Leaf. | ||
Debut | JBA1 |
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Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Professor Elm appears in the Johto saga of Pokémon Pocket Monsters. He recommends Gold and Silver to Professor Oak as the chosen Trainers to get their first Pokémon. He even introduces them to Red. Unlike other media, he was not seen giving away the Johto starters to new Trainers yet. In Marill's Special Training to Surpass Pikachu!!, he was seen fighting Professor Oak after a Marill came by and stole some food.
Professor Elm reappears in PMHGSS01, where he is in charge of the Pokéathlon. and has competed with Red in various events that went on. Elm reappears again in PMHGSS20 along with the other professors. They were the judge of Clefairy's fight with Giratina. After their battle, Professor Elm got into a brawl with the other professors that was started by Clefairy. After watching the fight that was recorded, they worked together and fought Clefairy.
Pokémon
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On hand
Sudowoodo was Professor Elm's first revealed Pokémon. It was in charge of the Pokéathlon along with Professor Elm.
None of Sudowoodo's moves are known. | ||
Debut | PMHGSS01 |
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Status unknown
These Pokémon were seen with him but it was not stated whether or not they belong to him.
A Loudred was seen as an announcer of the Pokéathlon. It is unknown if it belonged to Professor Elm.
None of Loudred's moves are known. | ||
Debut | PMHGSS01 |
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In the TCG
Artwork
Artwork from the cards:
With a Cyndaquil | Having problems with his raising method |
Cards
This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Professor Elm in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.
Trivia
- Professor Elm is the only Professor in the core series that does not have a large in-game sprite, having only the overworld sprite. This is due to him not welcoming the player at the start of the game.
- Professor Elm is also the only Professor to give the player character a starter Pokémon that does not also give them a Pokédex.
- In the games, one of the townsfolk mentions that Professor Elm is the one who discovered that Pikachu is an evolved Pokémon (Pichu was introduced in Generation II).
Names
Language | Name | Origin |
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Japanese | ウツギ博士 Dr. Utsugi | From ウツギ utsugi, Deutzia |
English, Italian, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese |
Professor Elm | From elm tree |
French | Professeur Orme | From orme, elm |
German | Professor Lind | From Linde, lime tree |
Korean | 공박사 Dr. Gong | 공 is from 空 which is taken from 空木 utsugi, Deutzia. |
Chinese (Mandarin) | 空木博士 Dr. Kōngmù | 空木 is from 空木 Utsugi. Can mean "hollow wood" or "sky tree". |
Chinese (Cantonese) | 空木博士 Dr. Hūngmuhk | 空木 is from 空木 Utsugi. Can mean "hollow wood" or "sky tree". |
Finnish | Professori Elm | Same as English name |
Vietnamese | Giáo sư Utsugi | Transliteration of his Japanese name. |
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