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Professor Samuel Oak オーキド・ユキナリ博士 Dr. Yukinari Ohkido
Art from Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! by Megumi Mizutani^[1]
Gender	Male
Eye color	Black
Hair color	Gray
Hometown	Pallet Town
Region	Kanto
Relatives	Blue (grandson) Daisy/May (granddaughter) Samson (cousin)
Trainer class	Former Trainer, Pokémon Professor
Generation	I, II, III, IV, VII, VIII
Games	Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Pokémon Snap, Stadium, PokéROM, Puzzle League, Hey You, Pikachu!, Stadium 2, Channel, Masters EX
Game animation debut	File 1: Red
English voice actor	Kyle Hebert (Origins) Ben Diskin (The Two Professors) Joe J. Thomas^[2] (Masters EX) Keith Silverstein (Evolutions)
Japanese voice actor	Katsuji Mori (Origins) Tadashi Wakabayashi (The Two Professors) Ken'ichi Ogata^[3] (Masters EX) Keiichi Sonobe (Evolutions)
Anime counterpart	Professor Oak
Counterpart debut	Pokémon - I Choose You!
Manga counterpart(s)	Professor Oak, Professor Oak

Professor Samuel Oak (Japanese: オーキド・ユキナリ博士 Dr. Yukinari Ohkido) is a Pokémon Professor who lives and works at his research lab in Pallet Town of the Kanto region.

Terminology

In the Japanese version, Professor Oak's given name ユキナリ (Yukinari) first appeared in "Pocket Monsters Zukan", a guidebook published by Aspect. The given name had later appeared in various media such as The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Pocket Monsters: The Animation, the fourth Pokémon movie, and Pokémon Adventures, before it was confirmed as his canon name in the core series with Samson Oak mentioning it in Sun and Moon.^[4]

In the core series games

Professor Oak works in his Laboratory in Pallet Town with his aides. He gives Red and Blue their first partner Pokémon in Pokémon Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, FireRed and LeafGreen. In the last pair of games, he also grants the player the National Pokédex once they've caught at least 60 Pokémon. He is an idol to many Trainers and researchers, including Professor Elm, and always plays an important supporting role in the many games that he appears in.

He was a childhood friend of Agatha. They remained good friends and top-class Pokémon Trainers until Oak stopped battling and became interested in Pokémon research. Agatha said that he became soft and started to regard him as a fool. However, Oak still affiliates with the Pokémon League as an adviser. In Pokémon Masters EX, during her Sync Pair Story "A Day with Agatha", Agatha explains how she and Oak met. Oak was always friendly and open when he was young and would talk to Agatha and try to help her. Though he was only trying to be nice, it still annoyed Agatha because she wanted to be left alone. Agatha would battle Oak to try and get him to go away, but he was always better than her, and so she would battle him again and again. Eventually, the time they spent together began to mean a lot to Agatha. As a result, when Oak got the idea to invent the Pokédex and subsequently stopped battling, Agatha felt betrayed.

In his own Pokémon Masters EX Sync Pair Story, "A Day With Professor Oak", Professor Oak reveals that his trusted Pokémon partner is a Nidorino.

Oak with Ethan and Mr. Pokémon in Generation IV

Professor Oak was always well known in Kanto, but in Generation II and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, he becomes more of a celebrity, a "star Pokémon Researcher". He became famous in Johto because of his Radio Show with DJ Mary. He was going to turn down the show at first, but Mary's energy and persistence wore him down. Ethan/Kris/Lyra first meets him visiting the home of Mr. Pokémon, another of Oak's childhood friends. Later he grants the young Trainer access to Mt. Silver, a place which only the finest Pokémon Trainers may enter, after the player has earned all the Badges in Johto and later Kanto. In the remakes, he also gives the player the National Pokédex after they've entered the Hall of Fame, gives them HM08 (Rock Climb) once they've earned all 16 Badges, allows them to choose one of the Kanto first partner Pokémon once they've beaten Red, and hands over the Jade Orb if the player has caught both Groudon and Kyogre at the Embedded Tower.

Professor Oak has many old friends. One of them is Kurt, a Poké Ball smith from Azalea Town, and another is Professor Elm, who used to be Oak's assistant. In fact, there is a picture on Kurt's wall saying "...a young Prof Oak?" and an email addressed to him from Professor Elm can be found in his lab:

"...

Prof. Oak, how is your research

coming along? I'm still plugging

away. I heard rumors

that <player> is

getting quite a reputation.

I'm delighted to hear that.

Elm in New Bark Town 8-)"

Professor Oak has many fans and admirers. One of them is Schoolboy Chad, who frequently calls the player to share trivia about Oak.

Professor Oak is also a good friend of Professor Rowan. He visits Sinnoh often, has a home in Eterna City, introduces Trainers to Pal Park^DPPt/Ramanas Park^BDSP, and gives them the National Pokédex, as well as the Up-Grade, Poké Radar, and the Trainer Counter app for their Pokétch. A letter that he sends to the player in a special event allows the player to find Shaymin. An aide in Rowan's laboratory mentions that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In Platinum, after providing the Up-Grade, Professor Oak will talk about the legendary birds and say that they have been sighted in Sinnoh. From this point Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will be visible roaming on the map.

Professor Oak also appears in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, where he serves the same role for Chase/Elaine and Trace that he originally served for Red and Blue. He originally has two first partner Pokémon to give to them, but after the player catches their own partner Pokémon, the third Pokémon goes unrevealed.

Fame Checker

This is a list of the Fame Checker's information on Professor Oak in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.

Pallet Town - Sign

What does this person do?

"Oak Pokémon Research Lab."
Pallet Town Research Lab - Prof. Oak

What is this person like?

"To make a complete guide on all the Pokémon in the world...; That was my dream!"
Pallet Town Research Lab - Aide

What is this person like?

"Prof. Oak may not look like much, but he's the authority on Pokémon.; Many Pokémon Trainers hold him in high regard."
Viridian City - Pokémon Journal

Family and friends?

"Prof. Oak reportedly lives with his grandchildren, Daisy and Blue."
Pokémon League - Agatha

Family and friends?

"I hear Oak's taken a lot of interest in you, child.; That old duff was once tough and handsome.; But that was decades ago. He's a shadow of his former self."
Pallet Town Research Lab - Aide*

What does this person do?

"Prof. Oak is going to have his own radio show soon.; The program will be called Prof. Oak's Pokémon Seminar."
Message from Oak

From: Prof. Oak
To: [Player]

"Why do Pokémon compete and battle so hard for you?

They do so because they can see the love and trust you have towards Pokémon.

Never forget that."

Pokémon

Professor Oak gives the player their first partner Pokémon in every Kanto-based game.

Pokémon Red and Blue

Types:
Grass	Poison

Bulbasaur Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

Type:
Fire	Unknown

Charmander Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

Type:
Water	Unknown

Squirtle Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

Pokémon Yellow

Main article: Red's Pikachu (game)

Professor Oak catches this Pikachu while stopping Red from beginning his journey without any Pokémon. He later decides to give it to him.

Type:
Electric	Unknown

Pikachu Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

This Eevee was intended for Red, but is taken by Blue in his impatience. Its evolutionary path is determined by the player's interactions with its Trainer.

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Eevee Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Types:
Grass	Poison

Ability:

Overgrow

Held item:

None

Bulbasaur♂/♀ Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

Type:
Fire	Unknown

Ability:

Blaze

Held item:

None

Charmander♂/♀ Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

Type:
Water	Unknown

Ability:

Torrent

Held item:

None

Squirtle♂/♀ Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

After the player has defeated Red, Professor Oak gifts them with one of the Kanto first partner Pokémon.

Types:
Grass	Poison

Ability:

Overgrow

Held item:

None

Bulbasaur♂/♀ Lv.5

Tackle
Normal	Physical

Growl
Normal	Status

	--
	--

	--
	--

Type:
Fire	Unknown

Ability:

Blaze

Held item:

None

Charmander♂/♀ Lv.5

Scratch
Normal	Physical

Growl
Normal	Status

	--
	--

	--
	--

Type:
Water	Unknown

Ability:

Torrent

Held item:

None

Squirtle♂/♀ Lv.5

Tackle
Normal	Physical

Tail Whip
Normal	Status

	--
	--

	--
	--

Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Type:
Electric	Unknown

Pikachu♂/♀ Lv.5

Thunder Shock
Electric	Special

Growl
Normal	Status

Tail Whip
Normal	Status

	--
	--

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Eevee♂/♀ Lv.5

Tackle
Normal	Physical

Growl
Normal	Status

Tail Whip
Normal	Status

	--
	--

Unused teams

Main article: Unused Trainer data → Prof. Oak

Professor Oak, who cannot normally be battled

Unused Trainer data for Prof. Oak (Japanese: オーキドせんせい Teacher Oak) exists in all Generation I games.

Prof. Oak has data for three different teams using different first partner Pokémon, with each Pokémon being level 66-70, higher than Blue's Champion battle team. It is possible he was meant to be a late-game opponent, perhaps similar to Red in Generation II.

He can be battled by exploiting certain glitches.

In the side series games

Pokémon Stadium series

Professor Oak in Pokémon Stadium

Professor Oak Pokémon Stadium 2

In Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Stadium 2, Professor Oak is the owner of the Pokémon Lab, which is available if the Stadium game is connected to one or more core series games via Transfer Pak. The laboratory contains various machines with features such as trading Pokémon between games, transferring items and Pokémon to and from the player's PC, viewing the Pokédex, etc. In both games, Professor Oak describes the machines in the laboratory.

The Transfer Pak features were previously introduced in the Japanese Pokémon Stadium, but they were part of the menu at the beginning at the game and didn't involve Professor Oak or his laboratory.

In the spin-off games

Hey You, Pikachu!

Professor Oak appears in Hey You, Pikachu!, where he enlists the player to help test a translation device called the PokéHelper, using a wild Pikachu as the main research subject.

Pokémon Trading Card Game series

In Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!, the Professor Oak card is available. Additionally, there are cards featuring the Impostor Professor Oak.

Pokémon Snap

Professor Oak in Pokémon Snap

Professor Oak also is one of the two human characters that appear in Pokémon Snap. In order to complete his Pokémon Report on the denizens of Pokémon Island, he hires Todd to take pictures for the report. He provides Todd with the ZERO-ONE and its Dash Engine upgrade, Pokémon food, Pester Balls, and a Poké Flute. When Todd takes a picture of each of the Pokémon signs, Professor Oak is able to drawn a connection between them and the constellations to determine that Mew must be on Rainbow Cloud.

Puzzle series

In Pokémon Puzzle Challenge, Professor Oak appears at the main menu and some other screens at the beginning of the game, explaining the available options to the player. He also talks to the player at various points in the "Puzzle" section, which consists of various rounds with puzzles.

At the beginning of Pokémon Puzzle League, there is a short animated introduction where Ash Ketchum receives a phone call from Professor Oak, telling him that he has been selected as a challenger of the Puzzle League Tournament at Puzzle League. In Prof. Oak's Labs at the Puzzle Village, Professor Oak explains how to play this game.

Play It! series

In Pokémon Play It! and Pokémon Play It! Version 2, the player is able to receive two certificates signed by Professor Oak; each certificate is awarded for answering a separate set of 10 questions correctly.

In both games, as seen in the option about "The playing field" in the Help section, Julie says that she was in the middle of a Pokémon TCG match with Professor Oak but he had to leave.

PokéROM

Professor Oak is the narrator of PokéROM, voiced by Stuart Zagnit, his voice actor in the anime at the time.

Pokémon Channel

Professor Oak Pokémon Channel

In Pokémon Channel, Professor Oak launches the titular Pokémon Channel, and tuning into the "Oak's Report" channel allows the player to save their game.

Pokémon GO

In Pokémon GO, it is mentioned that he was Professor Willow's mentor.^[5]

In the GO Web series, The Two Professors, Willow contacts Oak to discuss the recent appearance of Ditto transformed into an unrecognizable Pokémon. Oak is able to identify it as the Mythical Pokémon, Meltan.

Pokémon Masters EX

Main article: Professor Oak (Masters)

Professor Oak, in his Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen design, forms a sync pair with Mew in Pokémon Masters EX. Professor Oak became a playable sync pair on February 14, 2020.

Professor Oak first appeared as an NPC during the second chapter of PML Arc. He later made a notable appearance in one of the game's Main Stories, the Villain Arc.

Sync Dex	Trainer		NDex	Pokémon		Type	Weakness	Role	Base Potential	Availability
#082		Professor Oak	#0151		Mew	Psychic	Bug		★★★	Log-in from February 14 to March 16, 2020 and from August 28, 2020 indefinitely

Gallery

Artwork


Official artwork from Red and Blue by Ken Sugimori^[6]	Official artwork from Gold and Silver	Official artwork from FireRed and LeafGreen by Ken Sugimori^[7]	Official artwork from Pokémon Origins	Settei from Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Sprites and models

In the core series


Intro sprite from Red and Blue	Intro sprite from Yellow	Prototype sprite from Spaceworld '97 demo	Intro sprite from Generation II	Intro sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen	Fame Checker sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen	Beta Fame Checker sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen	Intro sprite from HeartGold and SoulSilver	Overworld model from Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!	Overworld model from Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Overworld sprite from Generation I	Back sprite from Yellow		Overworld sprite from Generation II	Overworld sprite from FireRed and LeafGreen			Overworld sprite from Generation IV

In other games

This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Sprites of Prof. Oak from the tutorial of Puzzle League, the intro of Snap, and Pokémon Lab in Stadium and Stadium 2.


Dialogue sprite from Hey You, Pikachu!	Menu sprite from Puzzle Challenge	Professor Oak sprite from the Trading Card Game	Professor Oak sprite from Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!

Other images

Professor Oak's signature
from Play It! and Play It! 2

Quotes

Main article: Professor Oak/Quotes

In the anime

Professor Oak in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main series

Main article: Professor Oak (anime)

Professor Oak appears semi-regularly in the Pokémon anime, where he gives Ash Ketchum useful information for his journey.

Professor in Pokémon Origins

Pokémon Origins

Professor Oak appears as a major character in the Pokémon Origins miniseries, where he serves a similar role as in Pokémon Red and Blue. He assigned Red and Blue with the task of completing his dream of a complete Pokédex. Eventually, Red did manage to catch all 150 known Pokémon, but then realized that Mew was still out there, and decided to continue his effort in bringing Professor Oak's dream to a true completion.

Pokémon

On hand

		Eevee
		Professor Oak sent out his Eevee during his introduction of the Pokémon world. None of Eevee's moves are known.
Debut	File 1: Red

Gives to new Trainers

Bulbasaur

Squirtle

Charmander

Gave away to new Trainers

Red's Charmander

Blue's Squirtle

Voice actors

Language		Voice actor
Japanese		森功至 Katsuji Mori
English		Kyle Hebert
Italian		Mario Scarabelli
European Spanish		José Padilla

Pokémon Generations

Though Professor Oak did not physically appear in Pokémon Generations, he was mentioned by Agatha during her battle against Blue in The Challenger.

GOTCHA!

Professor Oak briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

Professor Oak in Pokémon Evolutions

Pokémon Evolutions

Professor Oak appeared in The Discovery. Green met him at his laboratory in Pallet Town, apologizing for having failed to complete the Pokédex. Professor Oak, however, revealed that other Pallet Town Trainers had been taking on the same project as well, and thanks to them, the Pokédex was now complete. Just then, he received a call from a colleague of his, who informed him of a new Pokémon made entirely of metal. However, when Professor Oak turned around to share the news with Green, Elaine, and Trace, he was surprised to see them having already left.

Pokémon

Gives to new Trainers

Bulbasaur

Squirtle

Charmander

Voice actors

Language		Voice actor
Japanese		園部啓一 Keiichi Sonobe
English		Keith Silverstein
Italian		Paolo Sesana
European Spanish		Francisco Javier Garaboa

In the manga

As he is the leading professor of the Kanto region, Professor Oak appears in many different Pokémon manga series.

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Professor Oak in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Main article: Professor Oak (anime)

Professor Oak makes a few appearances in The Electric Tale of Pikachu. He is a role model to Ash and is Bill's mentor. Unlike in the anime, he does not give Ash his Pikachu; in fact, he does not meet Ash until after he has already begun his Pokémon journey.

Pokémon Adventures

Professor Oak in Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Professor Oak (Adventures)

Professor Oak has a recurring role in Pokémon Adventures. His first appearance was in A Glimpse of the Glow, and he has appeared in most arcs since. Over the course of the manga, Professor Oak helps out the Pokédex holders in their various quests. His backstory has been largely expanded in this canon. He's a highly respected figure in the field of Pokémon research the world over, the inventor of the Pokédex, and a former Pokémon League Champion.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Professor Oak first appeared in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!, where he witnessed Articuno's appearance at the Violet Gym. He also saw the battle between Articuno and Gold's Pokémon. He then offered to bring the Pokémon Egg Mr. Pokémon had to Professor Elm in Let's Aim For The Goal!. Before he leaving, he gave Gold a Pokédex, with the belief that Gold would become a great Trainer.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Professor Oak in the Pocket Monsters manga

Main article: Professor Oak (Pocket Monsters)

Professor Oak is a character in Pokémon Pocket Monsters, where he is in regular contact with Red and Green.

Pokémon Zensho

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

Professor Oak in Pokémon Zensho

Professor Oak appears in Pokémon Zensho and has fulfilled the same role similar to the ones in other media. Professor Oak debuted in Prologue: Pallet Town, where he saved Satoshi from a flock of Pidgey that were about to attack him. As thanks for Professor Oak's rescue of Satoshi, Satoshi went to his lab and chose Charmander as his first partner Pokémon, due to it saving him earlier. Shigeru, Satoshi's rival, chose Squirtle, which made Professor Oak keep Bulbasaur, as he would have been too lonely otherwise.

In Celadon City, it was revealed that Professor Oak is taking care of Shigeru and Daisy Oak since their parents died in a car crash. He was last seen in Indigo Plateau, telling Satoshi and Shigeru about a rare Pokémon that dwells in a cave.

Pokémon

On hand

		Bulbasaur → Ivysaur → Venusaur
		Professor Oak kept Bulbasaur after Satoshi and Shigeru got their first partner Pokémon as he would have been too lonely without it. It was revealed to have evolved into Ivysaur and then Venusaur sometime when Satoshi went to Indigo Plateau. Venusaur was then seen with Professor Oak around the end of the chapter when he was explaining to Satoshi and Shigeru about a rare cave that contained the Legendary Pokémon, Mewtwo. None of Venusaur's moves are known.
Debut	Pallet Town

Gives to new Trainers

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Given away

Charmander

Main article: Satoshi's Charmander

Professor Oak gave this Charmander to Satoshi as his choice of being his first Pokémon since Charmander rescued Satoshi from a flock of Pidgey earlier.

Debut

Pallet Town

		Squirtle
		Shigeru chose Squirtle as it had the type-advantage against Satoshi's Charmander. Squirtle's only known move is Water Gun.
Debut	Pallet Town

	Spoilers end here.

Pokémon Newspaper Strip

Professor Oak was first mentioned in Strip 6. After a battle between Pikachu and Squirtle, a boy wanted to know why water shorts out electricity, and the girl he was with suggested asking Oak.

In the TCG

Artwork

Artwork from the cards:


Researching	Visiting Sinnoh

Cards

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Professor Oak in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Related cards Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Professor Oak	T	Base Set		88/102	Expansion Pack
		Base Set 2		116/130
		Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck		024/034	Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck		026/032
Professor Oak's Research	T [Su]	Expedition Base Set		149/165	Base Expansion Pack		053/128
		EX FireRed & LeafGreen		98/112	Flight of Legends		078/082
					Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random Constructed Starter Decks		051/052
					Side Deck		007/012
					Mew Quarter Deck
		EX Dragon Frontiers		80/101	Imprison! Gardevoir ex Constructed Standard Deck		016/024
Professor Oak's Visit	Su	Secret Wonders		122/132	Dialga LV.X Constructed Standard Deck
					Palkia LV.X Constructed Standard Deck
					Unnumbered Promotional cards
					Magmortar Half Deck
					Electivire Half Deck
		Arceus		90/99	Advent of Arceus		087/090
Professor Oak's New Theory	Su	HeartGold & SoulSilver		101/123	HeartGold Collection		068/070
					Steelix Constructed Standard Deck		015/019
					Tyranitar Constructed Standard Deck		015/019
		Call of Legends		83/95
Professor Oak's Hint	Su	Evolutions		84/108	Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary		084/087
Professor Oak's Setup	Su	Cosmic Eclipse		201/236	Remix Bout		056/064
Professor Oak's Setup	Su	Cosmic Eclipse		233/236	Remix Bout		072/064
Professor's Research Professor Oak	Su	Celebrations		023/025	25th Anniversary Collection		003/028
Professor's Research Professor Oak	Su	Celebrations		024/025	25th Anniversary Collection		029/028

There also exists a "dark counterpart" of Professor Oak, called Imposter Professor Oak, who has also appeared in other Pokémon media. Apart from his first incarnation, expansions in which he has been featured also include Dark Pokémon. The following list is of cards mentioning or featuring Imposter Professor Oak.

Related cards Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format. Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card	Type	English Expansion	Rarity	#	Japanese Expansion	Rarity	#
Impostor Professor Oak	T	Base Set		73/102	Expansion Pack
		Base Set 2		102/130
		Celebrations		73/102	Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition		004/025
Imposter Oak's Revenge	T	Team Rocket		76/82	Rocket Gang
Impostor Professor Oak's Invention	T	Neo Destiny		94/105	Darkness, and to Light...

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

Professor Oak appears as a random trophy wearing his regular clothing from the anime.

Trophy information

The leading expert on the study of Pokémon. It seems there are always new and mysterious species of Pokémon being brought to light, and Professor Oak is at the heart of it all with his insightful research. The Pokédex is one of his inventions: new Trainers receive one, and a Pokémon to boot, when they start out.

Trivia

Professor Oak has appeared in the most generations of any Pokémon Professor, appearing in Generation I and their Generation III and VII remakes as the regional professor and making cameo appearances in Generations II, IV, and the Generation IV remakes in Generation VIII.
If the player speaks to Professor Oak in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and has their Pokédex evaluated with at least 484 of the 493 Pokémon caught, he will say "Meeting you is something l will cherish all my life long.", using a lowercase L instead of an uppercase I.
Professor Oak is the only person to give the player their Pokédex in more than one region, doing so in both Kanto and Johto.

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	オーキド・ユキナリ博士 Dr. Yukinari Ohkido	From orchid and the family name 大木戸 Ōkido (large wooden city gate or castle door) Incidentally, Yukinari resembles Yukinori, the actual given name of Unshō Ishizuka.
English, Italian	Professor Samuel Oak	From oak and similar to his Japanese name. His given name may be from Salem Oak (historic tree in Salem, New Jersey)
German	Professor Samuel Eich	From Eiche (oak) and his English name
Spanish	Profesor Samuel Oak	From his English name
French	Professeur Samuel Chen	From chêne (oak) and his English name
French	Professeur Oak*	From his English name
Korean	오용호 박사 Dr. O Yongho	From the first syllable of his Japanese name and the surname 오 O
Chinese (Mandarin)	大木博士 Dr. Dàmù 雪成 Xuěchéng*	From the Japanese names 大木戸 Ōkido and 雪成 Yukinari
Chinese (Mandarin)	幸成 Xìngchéng*	From the Japanese name 幸成 Yukinari
Chinese (Cantonese)	大木博士 Dr. Daaihmuhk 雪成 Syutsìhng	From the Japanese names 大木戸 Ōkido and 雪成 Yukinari
Czech	Profesor Oak	From his English name
Finnish	Professori Samuel Oak	From his English name
Hungarian	Oak Professzor	From his English name
Indonesian	Profesor Oak* Profesor Ohkido* Profesor Orchid	From his English name From his Japanese name From his Japanese name
Polish	Profesor Oak	From his English name
Brazilian Portuguese	Professor Samuel Carvalho* Professor Oak*	From carvalho (oak) and his English name Same as English name
Russian	Профессор Семуель Оук Professor Semuyel' Ouk	Transcription of his English name
Thai	ศาสตราจารย์โอคิโดะ Sattrachan Okhido* ดร.โอคิโดะ Dr. Okhido* ดร.ออคิด Dr. Okhit ยูกินาริ Yukinari	Transcription of his Japanese name
Vietnamese	Giáo sư Yukinari Ohkido	Transcription of his Japanese name

References

↑ Professor Oak's Setup (Cosmic Eclipse 201)
↑ Joe J Thomas: Voice Acting Portfolio
↑ Pokémon Masters EX official Youtube channel (Japanese)
↑ Samson Oak: "Oh, that cousin of mine in Kanto... He and I look remarkably alike, or so everyone always says. He's Samuel Oak, though." (Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
↑ #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #1 on Twitter
↑ Professor Oak (Base Set 88)
↑ Professor Oak's New Theory (HeartGold & SoulSilver 101)

Non-player characters in the core series games

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 • Lostelle • Teala • Selphy • Cal • Steven Stone • Maylene • Mina • Cameron • Mr. Game • Morimoto
Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Professors' 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 • Professors' aides

Sinnoh

Professor Rowan • Professor Oak • Johanna • Barry • Lucas • Dawn • Cynthia • Looker • Stat Trainers (Cheryl • Riley • Mira • Buck • Marley)
Bebe • Teala • Felicity • Roxy and Oli • 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 • Professors' aides • Stats judge

See also:
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
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 Cyrano • Briar • Carmine • Kieran • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Rika • Clavell • Perrin • Snacksworth • Synclaire Team Plasma • Clyde • Gym Leaders • Elite Four (Unova · BB) • PWT participants • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge • Magikarp salesman • Special Coaches • Guidance counselors
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
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 • Caretaker • Yukito and Hideko • Ogerpon • Pecharunt • Perrin • Cyrano • Briar • Terapagos • Billy and O'Nare Team Star • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Pokémon League representatives

Pokémon Professors

Oak (anime • Adventures • Pocket Monsters • Masters) • Elm • Birch • Rowan • Aurea Juniper • Cedric Juniper • Sycamore (anime • Masters)
Kukui (anime • Masters) • Burnet (anime) • Samson • Mohn • Magnolia • Sonia (Masters) • Laventon • Sada • Turo
Ivy • Cerise • Amaranth • Friede • Krane • P • Hastings • Berlitz • Holly • Tetra • Willow • Bellis • Mirror • Phorus • Neroli

Capture tutors
Old man • Primo • Professor Oak • Dude • Ethan/Lyra • Wally • Lucas/Dawn • Professor Juniper Bianca • Calem/Serena • Professor Kukui • Leon • Professor Laventon • Nemona

Golden Boys characters
Gold • Black • Chris • Grey • Professor Oak Professor Elm • Mr. Pokémon • DJ Mary • Takeo • Kurt Day-Care Couple • Falkner • Bugsy • Whitney • Morty Chuck • Jasmine • Eusine • Black Tyranitar • Joey

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.

[1] Professor Oak's Setup (Cosmic Eclipse 201)

[Joe_J._Thomas-2] Joe J Thomas: Voice Acting Portfolio

[Ken'ichi_Ogata-3] Pokémon Masters EX official Youtube channel (Japanese)

[4] Samson Oak: "Oh, that cousin of mine in Kanto... He and I look remarkably alike, or so everyone always says. He's Samuel Oak, though." (Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

[5] #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #1 on Twitter

[6] Professor Oak (Base Set 88)

[7] Professor Oak's New Theory (HeartGold & SoulSilver 101)

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+{{CharInfobox
+|color={{kanto color}}
+|corecolor={{kanto color light}}
+|bordercolor={{kanto color dark}}
 |name=Professor Samuel Oak
 |jname=オーキド・ユキナリ博士
-|tmname=Dr. Yukinari Ōkido
+|tmname=Dr. Yukinari Ohkido
 |slogan=no
-|image=[[Image:Professor_Oak_GenIII_Sugimori.png|140px]]
+|image=Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Professor Oak.png
-|caption=Art from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
+|size=180px
-|age=yes
+|caption=Art from {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}} by [[Megumi Mizutani]]<ref>[[a:File:ProfessorOakSetupCosmicEclipse201.jpg|Professor Oak's Setup (Cosmic Eclipse 201)]]</ref>
-|years=50
 |gender=Male
+|colors=yes
+|eyes=Black
+|hair=Gray
 |hometown=[[Pallet Town]]
 |region=[[Kanto]]
-|relatives=[[Blue (game)|Blue]],&nbsp;[[Daisy Oak|Daisy]]&nbsp;(games)<br>[[Gary Oak|Gary&nbsp;Oak]]&nbsp;(anime)<br>[[May Oak|May]]&nbsp;(manga&nbsp;adaptation)
+|relatives={{ga|Blue}} (grandson)<br>[[Daisy Oak|Daisy/May]] (granddaughter)<br>[[Samson Oak|Samson]] (cousin)
 |trainer=yes
-|trainerclass=former [[Pokémon trainer|Trainer]], [[Pokémon professor]]
+|trainerclass=Former {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Pokémon Professor]]
 |game=yes
-|generation=[[Generation I|I]], [[Generation II|II]], [[Generation III|III]], [[Generation IV|IV]]
+|generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|VII}}, {{Gen|VIII}}
-|games=[[Pokémon Red and Blue|Red, Blue,]] [[Pokémon Yellow|Yellow,]] [[Pokémon Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver,]] [[Pokémon Crystal|Crystal,]] [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen,]] [[Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2]], [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, and Pearl]]
+|games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}},<br> [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, <br> {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}},<br> {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{v2|Platinum}},<br> {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}},<br> {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!}},<br> [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]],<br> [[Pokémon Snap]], [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium]],<br> [[PokéROM]], {{pkmn|Puzzle League}}, <br>[[Hey You, Pikachu!]], {{pkmn|Stadium 2}},<br> {{pkmn|Channel}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
 |leader=no
-|anime=yes
+|type=Unknown
+|team=no
+|brain=no
+|gameanim=yes
+|pv=yes
+|pvnum=PO01
+|pvname=File 1: Red
+|envagame=[[Kyle Hebert]] <small>({{pkmn|Origins}})</small><br>Ben Diskin <small>([[The Two Professors]])</small><br>Joe J. Thomas<ref name="Joe J. Thomas">[http://joeactor.com/ Joe J Thomas: Voice Acting Portfolio]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small><br>Keith Silverstein <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
+|javagame=Katsuji Mori <small>({{pkmn|Origins}})</small><br>Tadashi Wakabayashi <small>([[The Two Professors]])</small><br>[[Ken'ichi Ogata]]<ref name="Ken'ichi Ogata">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN5qi87nTQc&t=0s Pokémon Masters EX official Youtube channel] (Japanese)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small><br>Keiichi Sonobe <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
+|anime=counterpart
+|animecounterpart={{an|Professor Oak}}
 |epnum=EP001
-|epname=Pokémon! I Choose You!
+|epname=Pokémon - I Choose You!
-|}}
+|manga=counterpart
-'''Professor Samuel Oak''' (Japanese: '''オーキド・ユキナリ博士''' ''Dr. Yukinari Ōkido'', ''Ookido-Hakase'' and ''Orchid'' are also seen) is a [[Pokémon Professor]] and has a home and [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|research lab]] located in [[Pallet Town]].
+|mangacounterpart={{adv|Professor Oak}}, {{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}}
-==Background information==
+}}
-Oak gives his invention, the [[Pokédex]], to all beginning [[Pokémon trainer|trainers]] in the [[Generation I]] games, and makes a cameo appearance in the [[Generation II]] games to give the player a Pokédex. He also makes an appearance in [[Generation IV]] to upgrade the Pokédex to the [[National Dex]].
-==In the anime==
+'''Professor Samuel Oak''' (Japanese: '''オーキド・ユキナリ博士''' ''Dr. Yukinari Ohkido'') is a [[Pokémon Professor]] who lives and works at his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|research lab]] in [[Pallet Town]] of the [[Kanto]] [[region]].
-In the anime, Oak is most notable for his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|vast research facility]], where he cares for and studies hundreds of Pokémon, including those owned by, but not currently travelling with, trainers from [[Pallet Town]]. His often-forgetful attitude and other antics are also notorious. His Japanese voice actor is 石塚運昇 ''[[Unshō Ishizuka]]'', his English voice actors are [[Stan Hart]] ([[EP001]]-[[AG145]]), and [[Jimmy Zoppi|Billy Beach]] (in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'' and [[AG146]]-present) and his Brazilian-Portuguese dub voice actor is [[Wellington Lima]].
-{{spoilers}}
-[[Image:Prof_oak.jpg|thumb|left|Professor Oak in the anime]]
-He appears as a young boy, '''Sammy''' (Japanese: '''ユキナリ''' ''Yukinari'') in the fourth [[Pokémon movie|film]], ''[[Pokémon 4Ever]]''. [[Ash Ketchum]] befriends Professor Oak as Sammy, when he is transported by Celebi into the future. We recognize this connection between Sammy and Samuel Oak when, in the credits, [[Tracey Sketchit]] is cleaning out the closet and find's Sammy's sketchbook, not knowing anything about Sammy, and is impressed by the Professor's skill in art.  Also, Professor Oak knew Sammy's name even though Ash never told him. As Yukinari he is voiced by 戸田恵子 ''Keiko Toda'', and as Sammy he is voiced by [[Tara Jayne]] in the English dub and by [[Rodrigo Andreatto]] in the Brazilian dub.
-Prof. Oak lives up the road from [[Delia Ketchum|Ash's mother]] and the two often appear together as they are good friends. He currently lives with [[Tracey Sketchit]], who became his loyal assistant in "[[EP116|The Rivalry Revival]]". Tracey and Prof. Oak are very passionate about studying [[Pokémon]] and are both artists. He has confidence in his grandson, but more often joins [[Ash Ketchum|Ash's]] mother and friends in cheering on Ash in his competitions.
-In the novelizations written by [[Takeshi Shudo]], Professor Oak comes from a prestigious family. He has two brothers, one is the mayor of Pallet Town and the other is the Post Master, and his grandfather was the first trainer from Pallet Town to receive widespread recognition. According to Professor Elm, Professor Oak's studies and research mostly focus on how humans and Pokémon interact with each other.
+==Terminology==
+In the Japanese version, Professor Oak's given name '''ユキナリ''' (''Yukinari'') first appeared in "Pocket Monsters Zukan", a guidebook published by Aspect. The given name had later appeared in various media such as [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], [[Pocket Monsters: The Animation]], the [[M04|fourth Pokémon movie]], and [[Pokémon Adventures]], before it was confirmed as his canon name in the core series with [[Samson Oak]] mentioning it in {{pkmn|Sun and Moon}}.<ref>'''[[Samson Oak/Quotes|Samson Oak]]''': ''"Oh, that cousin of mine in Kanto... He and I look remarkably alike, or so everyone always says. He's Samuel Oak, though."'' ({{game4|SMUSUM}}</ref>
-===Pokémon===
+==In the core series games==
-When Sammy was on his Pokémon journey, he caught many Pokémon. However, these are the only ones that are known:
+Professor Oak works in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his Laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]] with his aides. He gives {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} their [[first partner Pokémon]] in {{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Blue|s}}, {{game3|Red and Green|Green|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. In the last pair of games, he also grants the {{player}} the [[National Pokédex]] once they've caught at least 60 Pokémon. He is an idol to many Trainers and researchers, including [[Professor Elm]], and always plays an important supporting role in the many games that he appears in.
-*{{p|Dragonite}}
-*{{p|Charmeleon}} (possible [[starter Pokémon|starter]])
-*{{p|Pidgey}}
-*{{p|Seaking}} (English dub only){{endspoilers}}
-He also has these Pokémon to give to new trainers:
-*{{p|Bulbasaur}}
-*{{p|Charmander}}
-*{{p|Squirtle}}
-The exception to this is, of course, the [[Ash's Pikachu|Pikachu]] he gave to [[Ash Ketchum]].
-==In the games==
+He was a childhood friend of [[Agatha]]. They remained good friends and top-class Pokémon Trainers until Oak stopped battling and became interested in Pokémon research. Agatha said that he became soft and started to regard him as a fool. However, Oak still affiliates with the [[Pokémon League]] as an adviser. In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], during her [[Sync pair|Sync Pair]] Story "A Day with Agatha", {{mas|Agatha}} explains how she and Oak met. Oak was always friendly and open when he was young and would talk to Agatha and try to help her. Though he was only trying to be nice, it still annoyed Agatha because she wanted to be left alone. Agatha would battle Oak to try and get him to go away, but he was always better than her, and so she would battle him again and again. Eventually, the time they spent together began to mean a lot to Agatha. As a result, when Oak got the idea to invent the [[Pokédex]] and subsequently stopped battling, Agatha felt betrayed.
-Professor Oak works in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his Laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]] with his aides. He gave [[Red (game)|Red]], [[Blue (game)|Blue]] and [[Leaf (game)|Leaf]] their first Starter Pokémon. He is an idol to many trainers and researchers, including [[Professor Elm]], and always plays an important supporting role in the many games that he appears in.
-He was a childhood friend of [[Agatha]]. They remained good friends (some speculate that they were a couple) and top-class Pokémon Trainers until Oak stopped battling and became interested in Pokémon research. Agatha said that he became soft and started to regard him as a fool. However, Oak still affiliates with [[Pokémon League]] as an advisor.
+In his own Pokémon Masters EX Sync Pair Story, "A Day With Professor Oak", {{mas|Professor Oak}} reveals that his trusted Pokémon partner is a {{p|Nidorino}}.
-Professor Oak was always well-known in [[Kanto]] but in [[Generation II]] he became more of a celebrity. He started to be famous in [[Johto]] because of his Radio Show with [[DJ Mary]]. He was going to turn down the show at first but [[DJ Mary|Mary]]'s energy and persistence wore him down. [[Gold (game)|Gold]]/[[Kris (game)|Kris]] first met him visiting a house of [[Mr. Pokémon]], another of Oak's childhood friends. Later he grants the young trainer access to [[Mt. Silver]], a place which only finest Pokémon trainers may enter.
+[[File:HGSS Prerelease Mr Pokemon House.png|thumb|200px|Oak with {{ga|Ethan}} and Mr. Pokémon in [[Generation IV]]]]
+Professor Oak was always well known in [[Kanto]], but in [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, he becomes more of a celebrity, a "star Pokémon Researcher". He became famous in [[Johto]] because of his Radio Show with [[DJ Mary]]. He was going to turn down the show at first, but Mary's energy and persistence wore him down. {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}} first meets him visiting the home of [[Mr. Pokémon]], another of Oak's childhood friends. Later he grants the young Trainer access to [[Mt. Silver]], a place which only the finest Pokémon Trainers may enter, after the player has earned all the Badges in Johto and later Kanto. In the [[remake]]s, he also gives the player the National Pokédex after they've entered the [[Hall of Fame]], gives them {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} once they've earned all 16 [[Badge]]s, allows them to choose one of the Kanto [[first partner Pokémon]] once they've beaten Red, and hands over the [[Jade Orb]] if the player has caught both {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} at the [[Embedded Tower]].
-Professor Oak has many old friends. One of them is [[Kurt]], the [[PokéBall]] creator and another one is [[Professor Elm]] who used to be Oak's assistant.
+Professor Oak has many old friends. One of them is [[Kurt]], a [[Poké Ball]] smith from [[Azalea Town]], and another is Professor Elm, who used to be Oak's assistant. In fact, there is a picture on Kurt's wall saying "...a young Prof Oak?" and an email addressed to him from Professor Elm can be found in his lab:
+:"''...
+:''<sc>Prof. Oak</sc>, how is your research
+:''coming along? I'm still plugging
+:''away. I heard rumors
+:''that {{player|<player>}} is
+:''getting quite a reputation.
+:''I'm delighted to hear that.
+:''<sc>Elm</sc> in <sc>[[New Bark Town]]</sc> 8-)''"
-Professor Oak is also a good friend of [[Professor Rowan]]. He visits [[Sinnoh]] often, has a home in [[Eterna City]], and introduces trainers to [[Pal Park]]. A letter that he sends to the player in a special event allows the player to find {{p|Shaymin}}.
+Professor Oak has many fans and admirers. One of them is {{tc|School Kid|Schoolboy}} Chad, who frequently calls the player to share trivia about Oak.
-Professor Oak gained has many fans and admirers. One of them is [[School Kid|Schoolboy]] Chad, who usually calls the player to tell him/her information about Oak.
+Professor Oak is also a good friend of [[Professor Rowan]]. He visits [[Sinnoh]] often, has a home in [[Eterna City]], introduces Trainers to [[Pal Park]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}/[[Ramanas Park]]{{sup/8|BDSP}}, and gives them the National Pokédex, as well as the [[Upgrade|Up-Grade]], [[Poké Radar]], and the {{DL|Pokétch|Trainer Counter}} app for their [[Pokétch]]. [[Oak's Letter|A letter]] that he sends to the player in a special event allows the player to find {{p|Shaymin}}. An aide in Rowan's laboratory mentions that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In {{v2|Platinum}}, after providing the Up-Grade, Professor Oak will talk about the [[legendary birds]] and say that they have been sighted in [[Sinnoh]]. From this point {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} will be visible roaming on the map.
-He made a cameo in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game (game)|TCG game]] for [[Game Boy]] on [[Professor Oak (Base Set)|his own]] card.
+Professor Oak also appears in {{LGPE}}, where he serves the same role for {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} and {{ga|Trace}} that he originally served for Red and Blue. He originally has two first partner Pokémon to give to them, but after the player catches their own {{ga|partner Pokémon}}, the third Pokémon goes unrevealed.
-Professor Oak also was one of the two human characters appearing in [[Pokémon Snap]]. He was working on a [[Pokémon Report]] for the Pokémon species of [[Pokémon Island]], and hired [[Todd]] to take pictures for the report. He provided Todd with the [[ZERO-ONE]] and its [[Dash Engine]] upgrade, [[Pokémon food]], [[Pester Ball]]s, and a [[Poké Flute]]. When Todd took a picture of each of the [[Pokémon Signs]], Professor Oak drew a connection between them and the [[Pokémon constellations|constellations]] to determine that {{p|Mew}} must be on [[Rainbow Cloud]].
+====Fame Checker====
+This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Professor Oak in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
-In the [[Generation I]] games there is unused Trainer data of a trainer named Prof. Oak. That implies that Oak was originally going to be able to be battled. In the data, Oak has Level 66 {{p|Tauros}}, Level 67 {{p|Exeggutor}}, Level 68 {{p|Arcanine}}, Level 70 {{p|Gyarados}} and one of Kanto [[Starter Pokémon|starters]] at Level 69.
+;Pallet Town - Sign
-===Fame Checker===
+* What does this person do?
-This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]’s information on Professor Oak in [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen]].
+:"<sc>[[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak Pokémon Research Lab]]</sc>."
-;Pallet Town - sign
-*What does this person do?
-:"<sc>Oak Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Research Lab</sc>"
 ;Pallet Town Research Lab - Prof. Oak
-*What is this person like?
+* What is this person like?
 :"To make a complete guide on all the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> in the world...
 :That was my dream!"
-;Pallet Town Research Lab - aide
+;Pallet Town Research Lab - Aide
-*What is this person like?
+* What is this person like?
-:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> may not look like much, but he’s the authority on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
+:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> may not look like much, but he's the authority on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
-:Many <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon trainers</sc> hold him in high regard."
+:Many <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Trainers</sc> hold him in high regard."
-;[[Viridian City]] - [[Pokémon magazines#Pokémon Journal|Pokémon Journal]]
+;[[Viridian City]] - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}
-*Family and friends?
+* Family and friends?
-:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> reportedly lives with his grandchildren, <sc>[[Daisy Oak|Daisy]]</sc> and <sc>[[Blue (game)|Blue]]</sc>."
+:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> reportedly lives with his grandchildren, <sc>[[Daisy Oak|Daisy]]</sc> and <sc>{{ga|Blue}}</sc>."
-;[[Pokémon League]] - [[Agatha]]
+;[[Indigo Plateau|Pokémon League]] - [[Agatha]]
-*Family and friends?
+* Family and friends?
-:"I hear <sc>Oak</sc>’s taken a lot of interest in you, child.
+:"I hear <sc>Oak</sc>'s taken a lot of interest in you, child.
 :That old duff was once tough and handsome.
-:But that was decades ago. He’s a shadow of his former self."
+:But that was decades ago. He's a shadow of his former self."
-;Pallet Town Research Lab - aide
+;Pallet Town Research Lab - Aide{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
-*What does this person do?
+* What does this person do?
 :"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> is going to have his own radio show soon.
-:The program will be called <sc>Prof. Oak’s Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Seminar</sc>."
+:The program will be called <sc>Prof. Oak's Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Seminar</sc>."
 ;Message from <sc>Oak</sc>
-*From: <sc>Prof. Oak</sc>
+* From: <sc>Prof. Oak</sc>
-*To: [Player]
+* To: [Player]
 :"Why do <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> compete and battle so hard for you?
 :They do so because they can see the love and trust you have towards <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
 :Never forget that."
-===Artwork===
-<gallery>
-Image:Professor_Oak_GenII_Sugimori.png|Oak from [[Generation II]]
-Image:Oak1.jpg|A picture of Professor Oak at his [[Oak's Lab|laboratory.]]
-</gallery>
-==In the Pokémon Special manga==
+===Pokémon===
-Although Professor Oak's first mention was in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'' in a conversation between [[Red (Special)|Red]] and some Pallet Town children, his debut was in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'', where Red had wandered into [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his lab]] and was immediately accused of being a thief. In his haste, Red accidentally released all the Pokémon in the lab, including Bulbasaur, causing the two to track them down and re-capture them. After being saved by Red from a {{p|Machoke}} attack in [[Viridian City]], Oak gave Red the Bulbasaur and a Pokédex. The professor also makes appearances in ''[[PS003|The Secret of Kangaskhan]]'' and ''[[PS006|Gyarados Splashes In!]]'', talking about [[Team Rocket]]'s expermients. Oak later appears in Volume 3 to battle [[Blue (Special)|Blue]] under the alias "Doctor O" and reveals Blue's phobia of Flying-type Pokémon and her theft of Squirtle. However, he shows compassion by giving her the last Pokédex and forfeiting his position in the [[Pokémon League]].
+Professor Oak gives the player their [[first partner Pokémon]] in every [[Kanto]]-based game.
+====Pokémon Red and Blue====
+{|
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/1
+|game=Red
+|ndex=001
+|pokemon=Bulbasaur
+|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
+|level=5
+|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
+|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/1
+|game=Red
+|ndex=004
+|pokemon=Charmander
+|type1=Fire
+|level=5
+|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
+|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/1
+|game=Red
+|ndex=007
+|pokemon=Squirtle
+|type1=Water
+|level=5
+|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
+|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
+|}
+====Pokémon Yellow====
+{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
+Professor Oak catches this {{p|Pikachu}} while stopping {{ga|Red}} from beginning his {{pkmn|journey}} without any Pokémon. He later decides to give it to him.
+{{Pokémon/1
+|game=Yellow
+|ndex=025
+|pokemon=Pikachu
+|type1=Electric
+|level=5
+|move1=ThunderShock|move1type=Electric
+|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
+This {{p|Eevee}} was intended for Red, but is taken by {{ga|Blue}} in his impatience. Its evolutionary path is determined by the player's interactions with its Trainer.
+{{Pokémon/1
+|game=Yellow
+|ndex=133
+|pokemon=Eevee
+|level=5
+|type1=Normal
+|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
+|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
+====Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen====
+{|
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
+|game=FireRed
+|ndex=001
+|pokemon=Bulbasaur
+|gender=both
+|level=5
+|type1=Grass
+|type2=Poison
+|ability=Overgrow
+|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
+|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
+|game=FireRed
+|ndex=004
+|pokemon=Charmander
+|gender=both
+|level=5
+|type1=Fire
+|ability=Blaze
+|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
+|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
+|game=FireRed
+|ndex=007
+|pokemon=Squirtle
+|gender=both
+|level=5
+|type1=Water
+|ability=Torrent
+|move1=Tackle
+|move1type=Normal
+|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
+|}
+====Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver====
+After the player has defeated Red, Professor Oak gifts them with one of the Kanto first partner Pokémon.
+{|
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
+|game=HeartGold
+|ndex=001
+|pokemon=Bulbasaur
+|gender=both
+|level=5
+|type1=Grass
+|type2=Poison
+|ability=Overgrow
+|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
+|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
+|game=HeartGold
+|ndex=004
+|pokemon=Charmander
+|gender=both
+|level=5
+|type1=Fire
+|ability=Blaze
+|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
+|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
+|game=HeartGold
+|ndex=007
+|pokemon=Squirtle
+|gender=both
+|level=5
+|type1=Water
+|ability=Torrent
+|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
+|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
+|}
+====Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!====
+{|
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
+|ndex=0025
+|pokemon=Pikachu
+|gender=both
+|form=-Partner
+|level=5
+|type1=Electric
+|move1=Thunder Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
+|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
+|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
+|ndex=0133
+|pokemon=Eevee
+|gender=both
+|form=-Partner
+|level=5
+|type1=Normal
+|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
+|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
+|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
+|}
+====Unused teams====
+{{main|Unused Trainer data#Prof. Oak|Unused Trainer data → Prof. Oak}}
+[[File:PkmnProfWantsToFight.png|thumb|160px|Professor Oak, who cannot normally be battled]]
+Unused Trainer data for Prof. Oak (Japanese: '''{{j|オーキドせんせい}}''' ''Teacher Oak'') exists in all Generation I games.
+Prof. Oak has data for three different teams using different first partner Pokémon, with each Pokémon being [[level]] 66-70, higher than Blue's {{pkmn|Champion}} battle team. It is possible he was meant to be a late-game opponent, perhaps similar to Red in [[Generation II]].
+He can be battled by exploiting certain [[glitch]]es.
+{{-}}
+==In the side series games==
+===Pokémon Stadium series===
+[[File:Stadium Professor Oak.png|thumb|left|200px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Stadium]]
+[[File:Stadium 2 Professor Oak.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak Pokémon Stadium 2]]
+In {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Professor Oak is the owner of the {{OBP|Pokémon Lab|Stadium}}, which is available if the Stadium game is connected to one or more [[core series]] games via [[Transfer Pak]]. The laboratory contains various machines with features such as trading Pokémon between games, transferring items and Pokémon to and from the player's [[PC]], viewing the {{OBP|Pokédex|Stadium}}, etc. In both games, Professor Oak describes the machines in the laboratory.
+The Transfer Pak features were previously introduced in the [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Japanese Pokémon Stadium]], but they were part of the menu at the beginning at the game and didn't involve Professor Oak or his laboratory.
+{{-}}
+==In the spin-off games==
+===Hey You, Pikachu!===
+Professor Oak appears in [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], where he enlists the player to help test a translation device called the PokéHelper, using a wild {{p|Pikachu}} as the main research subject.
+===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
+In {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], the {{OBP|Professor Oak|Base Set 88}} card is available. Additionally, there are cards featuring the [[Impostor Professor Oak]].
+===Pokémon Snap===
+[[File:Snap Professor Oak.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Snap]]
+Professor Oak also is one of the two human characters that appear in [[Pokémon Snap]]. In order to complete his [[Pokémon Report]] on the denizens of [[Pokémon Island]], he hires {{Todd}} to take pictures for the report. He provides Todd with the [[ZERO-ONE]] and its [[Dash Engine]] upgrade, [[Pokémon food]], [[Pester Ball]]s, and a [[Poké Flute]]. When Todd takes a picture of each of the [[Pokémon sign]]s, Professor Oak is able to drawn a connection between them and the {{pkmn|constellation}}s to determine that {{p|Mew}} must be on [[Rainbow Cloud]].
+===Puzzle series===
+In [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]], Professor Oak appears at the main menu and some other screens at the beginning of the game, explaining the available options to the player. He also talks to the player at various points in the "Puzzle" section, which consists of various rounds with puzzles.
+At the beginning of [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], there is a short animated introduction where [[Ash Ketchum]] receives a phone call from Professor Oak, telling him that he has been selected as a challenger of the Puzzle League Tournament at [[Puzzle League]]. In Prof. Oak's Labs at the Puzzle Village, Professor Oak explains how to play this game.
+===Play It! series===
+In [[Pokémon Play It!]] and [[Pokémon Play It! Version 2]], the player is able to receive two certificates signed by Professor Oak; each certificate is awarded for answering a separate set of 10 questions correctly.
+In both games, as seen in the option about "The playing field" in the {{OBP|Help|Play It!}} section, {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}} says that she was in the middle of a Pokémon TCG match with Professor Oak but he had to leave.
-In the GSC Saga, Oak is now known as the leading authority on Pokémon in both [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] and has developed the three new Pokédexes. The first was stolen by [[Silver (Special)|Silver]], the second and third he gave to [[Gold (Special)|Gold]] and [[Crystal (Special)|Crystal]]. During the battle with the [[Mask of Ice]], he gave out the titles to the six Pokédex holders and [[Yellow (Special)|Yellow]]. At the end, he employed Crystal as his assistant and thanks to her, the Pokédex had been filled and he owned all non-legendary Pokémon as research.
+===PokéROM===
+Professor Oak is the narrator of [[PokéROM]], voiced by [[Stuart Zagnit]], his voice actor in the anime at the time.
-In the FRLG Saga, Oak was captured by the [[Beast Warrior Trio]] to lure Red, [[Green (Special)|Green]] and Blue to the Sevii Islands; but not before he recalled their three Pokédexes. After he was freed at [[Trainer Tower (game)|Trainer Tower]], Oak upgraded the Pokédexes to add the National Dex capability.
+===Pokémon Channel===
+[[File:Prof. Oak Report.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak Pokémon Channel]]
+In [[Pokémon Channel]], Professor Oak launches the titular Pokémon Channel, and tuning into the "Oak's Report" channel allows the player to save their game.
-One of Professor Oak's projects was a full analysis of a report holding all information on the last awakening of {{p|Jirachi}}. From this, he worked out that it would appear where the Battle Frontier was being built during its opening week. He immediately contacted [[Scott]] and, while he would not move the opening, Professor Oak managed to convince Scott to allow a Pokédex holder to guard Jirachi. This was [[Emerald (Special)|Emerald]]. However, someone stole the disc with all the data from Professor Oak's lab.
+===Pokémon GO===
-===Pokémon===
+In [[Pokémon GO]], it is mentioned that he was [[Professor Willow]]'s mentor.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/988821137391013888 #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #1 on Twitter]</ref>
-He has these Pokémon, or has owned them in the past:
-====On hand====
-*{{p|Spearow}} &rarr; [[Fearow]]
-*{{p|Doduo}}
-*{{p|Pidgeot}}
-*{{p|Kangaskhan}} (ガルっち ''Garu-tchi'')
-*{{p|Stantler}} (オドっち ''Odo-tchi'')
-*{{p|Ledyba}} (レディっち ''Redi-tchi'')
-====Given away====
+In the GO Web series, [[The Two Professors]], Willow contacts Oak to discuss the recent appearance of {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}}ed into an unrecognizable Pokémon. Oak is able to identify it as the [[Mythical Pokémon]], {{p|Meltan}}.
-*{{p|Chansey}} (ラキっち ''Lucky-tchi'')
+<!--
-Given to [[Daisy Oak|Daisy]].
+====Voice actors====
-*{{p|Bulbasaur}}
+{{vatable|color={{kanto color light}}|bordercolor={{kanto color}}
-Debuted and given to [[Red (Special)|Red]] in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]''.
+|ja=若林 正 ''Tadashi Wakabayashi''
-*{{p|Charmander}}
+|en=Ben Diskin}}
-Debuted and given to [[Green (Special)|Green]] before ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]''.
+-->
-*{{p|Squirtle}}
-Stolen by [[Blue (Special)|Blue]].
-====In the laboratory====
+===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
-* {{p|Kakuna}}
+{{main|Professor Oak (Masters)}}
-* {{p|Pidgey}}
+Professor Oak, in his {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} design, forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Mew}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Professor Oak became a playable sync pair on February 14, 2020.
-* {{p|Caterpie}}
-* {{p|Metapod}}
-* {{p|Rattata}}
-* {{p|Tentacool}}
-* {{p|Poliwag}}
-* {{p|Weedle}}
-* {{p|Meowth}}
-==In the TCG==
+Professor Oak first appeared as an NPC during the second chapter of [[PML Arc]]. He later made a notable appearance in one of the game's Main Stories, the [[Villain Arc]].
-[[Professor Oak (Base Set)|Professor Oak]] appears on a self-named card in the [[TCG]] which when played allows the player to discard their hand and draw seven cards. This card appears in the [[Base Set (TCG)|Base Set]].
-He is also on the card ''Prof. Oak's Research'', which lets the player shuffle their hand into their deck and draw five cards. This card appears in the [[Expedition (TCG)|Expedition]] set.
+{{PairDex/h|Kanto}}
+{{PairDex|082|Professor Oak|trainerlink=Professor Oak (Masters)#Mew (Pre-Sync Move → Post-Sync Move)|trainerimg=Oak|0151|Mew|Psychic|Bug|Tech|3|Log-in from February 14 to March 16, 2020<br>and from August 28, 2020 indefinitely}}
+|}
-In addition, there is an [[Imposter Professor Oak (Base Set)|imposter version]] which requires the opponent to shuffle their hand into his deck and draw seven cards, which also appears on a card called [[Impostor Oak's Revenge (Team Rocket 76)|"Imposter Oak's Revenge"]] in the [[Team Rocket (TCG)|Team Rocket]] set, a card which makes one's opponent do the same with only drawing four cards, but requires one of the player's own cards to be discarded.
+==Gallery==
+===Artwork===
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}}; font-size:80%;"
+|-
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red Green Prof Oak.png|x250px]]
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Gold Silver Professor Oak.png|x250px]]
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Professor Oak.png|x250px]]
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Professor Oak PO.png|x250px]]
+| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Professor Oak LGPE concept art.jpg|x250px]]
+|-
+| Official artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|000|Red and Blue}} by {{Colorlink|Ken Sugimori|000}}<ref>[[a:File:ProfessorOakBaseSet88.jpg|Professor Oak (Base Set 88)]]</ref>
+| Official artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|000|Gold and Silver}}
+| Official artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|000|FireRed and LeafGreen}} by {{Colorlink|Ken Sugimori|000}}<ref>[[a:File:ProfessorOakNewTheoryHeartGoldSoulSilver101.jpg|Professor Oak's New Theory (HeartGold & SoulSilver 101)]]</ref>
+| Official artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Origins|000}}
+| Settei from<br>{{Color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
+|}
-==Names==
+===Sprites and models===
-{|{{bluetable|background: white; width: 100%}}
+====In the core series====
-|-style="background: #ccf;"
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}}; font-size:80%;"
-!Language
-!Name
-!Reference to
 |-
-|Japanese
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr RG Oak.png]]
-|オーキドユキナリ博士 ''Dr. Yukinari Ōkido''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr Y Oak.png]]
-|大木戸 ''Ōkido'' is a Japanese family name and placename. Literally, big-tree family.
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr GS SW97 Oak.png]]
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr GS Oak.png]]
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:FRLG Professor Oak Portrait.png]]
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Oak.png]]
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Oak Beta.png]]
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Oak.png]]
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Oak PE OD.png|120px]]
+| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Professor Oak BDSP OD.png|100px]]
+|-
+| Intro sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
+| Intro sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
+| Prototype sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo}}
+| Intro sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
+| Intro sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
+| {{Colorlink|Fame Checker|000}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
+| Beta {{color2|000|Fame Checker}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation III|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
+| Intro sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
+| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
+| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
 |-
-|English
+| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak I OD.png]]
-|Professor Samuel (Sammy) Oak
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Y Oak Back.png]]
-|[[wp:Oak|Oak]] tree, perhaps derived from Japanese ''Ōkido''.
+|
+| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak II OD.png]]
+| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak III OD.png]]
+| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak OD.png]]
+|-
+| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
+| Back sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
+|
+| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
+| colspan=3 | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
+| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
+|}
+====In other games====
+{{incomplete|section|needs=Sprites of Prof. Oak from the tutorial of Puzzle League, the intro of Snap, and Pokémon Lab in Stadium and Stadium 2.}}
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color}}; font-size:80%"
 |-
-|Brazilian
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Hey You Pikachu Oak.png|75px]]
-|Professor Samuel (Sam) Carvalho
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Puzzle Challenge Oak.png]]
-|Carvalho means Oak in Portuguese.
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:TCG1 A39 Professor Oak.png]]
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:TCG2 A54 Professor Oak.png]]
+|-
+| Dialogue sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Hey You, Pikachu!}}
+| Menu sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge|Puzzle Challenge}}
+| {{color2|000|Professor Oak (Base Set 88)|Professor Oak}} sprite<br/>from the {{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|Trading Card Game}}
+| Professor Oak sprite<br/>from {{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!|Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!}}
+|}
+===Other images===
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}}; font-size:80%;"
 |-
-|French
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Oak signature.png]]
-|Professor Chen
+|-
-|Chêne means Oak in French.
+| Professor Oak's signature<br/>from {{color2|000|Pokémon Play It!|Play It!}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Play It! Version 2|Play It! 2}}
+|}
+==Quotes==
+{{main|Professor Oak/Quotes}}
+==In the anime==
+[[File:Professor Oak JN anime.png|250px|thumb|Professor Oak in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
+===Main series===
+{{main|Professor Oak (anime)}}
+Professor Oak appears semi-regularly in the [[Pokémon anime]], where he gives [[Ash Ketchum]] useful information for his {{pkmn|journey}}.
+{{-}}
+[[File:Professor Oak Origins.png|250px|thumb|Professor in Pokémon Origins]]
+===Pokémon Origins===
+Professor Oak appears as a major character in the [[Pokémon Origins]] miniseries, where he serves a similar role as in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. He assigned {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} with the task of completing his dream of a complete Pokédex. Eventually, Red did manage to catch {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|all 150 known Pokémon}}, but then realized that {{p|Mew}} was still out there, and decided to continue his effort in bringing Professor Oak's dream to a true completion.
+====Pokémon====
+=====On hand=====
+{{TrainerPoké
+|trainer=Professor Oak
+|pkmn=Eevee
+|type1=Normal
+|img=Professor Oak Eevee PO.png
+|epnum=PO01
+|epname=File 1: Red
+|desc=Professor Oak sent out his {{p|Eevee}} during his introduction of the [[Pokémon world]].
+None of Eevee's moves are known.}}
+=====Gives to new Trainers=====
+{| width="100%"
 |-
-|German
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Bulbasaur|Oak Bulbasaur PO.png|Grass|Poison|link=no}}
-|Professor Eich
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Squirtle|Oak Squirtle PO.png|Water|link=no}}
-|Eiche means Oak in German.
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Charmander|Oak Charmander PO.png|Fire|link=no}}
+|
+|}
+=====Gave away to new Trainers=====
+{| width="100%"
 |-
-|Chinese
+| {{InactivePoké|Red|Charmander|Red Charmander PO.png|Fire|nick=Red's Charmander}}
-|大木博士 ''Dr. Dà Mù''
+| {{InactivePoké|Blue|Squirtle|Blue Squirtle PO.png|Water|nick=Blue's Squirtle|link=no}}
-|大木 is from 大木 ''Ōki''
+|
+|}
+====Voice actors====
+{{vatable|color={{kanto color light}}|bordercolor={{kanto color}}
+|ja=森功至 ''Katsuji Mori''
+|en=[[Kyle Hebert]]
+|it=Mario Scarabelli
+|es_eu=José Padilla}}
+===Pokémon Generations===
+Though Professor Oak did not physically appear in [[Pokémon Generations]], he was mentioned by [[Agatha]] during her {{pkmn|battle}} against {{ga|Blue}} in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''.
+===GOTCHA!===
+Professor Oak briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
+[[File:Professor Oak Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Professor Oak in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
+===Pokémon Evolutions===
+Professor Oak appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]''. {{ga|Green}} met him at his laboratory in [[Pallet Town]], apologizing for having failed to complete the [[Pokédex]]. Professor Oak, however, revealed that other Pallet Town Trainers had been taking on the same project as well, and thanks to them, the Pokédex was now complete. Just then, he received a call from [[Professor Willow|a colleague of his]], who informed him of {{p|Meltan|a new Pokémon made entirely of metal}}. However, when Professor Oak turned around to share the news with Green, {{ga|Elaine}}, and {{ga|Trace}}, he was surprised to see them having already left.
+====Pokémon====
+=====Gives to new Trainers=====
+{| width="100%"
 |-
-|Korean
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Bulbasaur|Kanto first partners Evolutions.png|Grass|Poison|link=no}}
-|오박사 ''Obaksa''
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Squirtle|Kanto first partners Evolutions.png|Water|link=no}}
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Charmander|Kanto first partners Evolutions.png|Fire|link=no}}
 |
 |}
-=External links=
+====Voice actors====
-*[http://pokeani.com/chara/r-okido.html Ōkido's Profile] on [[Pokeani]] (Japanese)
+{{vatable|color={{kanto color light}}|bordercolor={{kanto color}}
+|ja=園部啓一 ''Keiichi Sonobe''
+|en=Keith Silverstein
+|it=Paolo Sesana
+|es_eu=Francisco Javier Garaboa}}
+==In the manga==
+As he is the leading professor of the [[Kanto]] region, Professor Oak appears in many different [[Pokémon manga]] series.
+===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
+[[File:Professor Oak EToP.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
+{{main|Professor Oak (anime)#The Electric Tale of Pikachu|Professor Oak (anime)}}
+Professor Oak makes a few appearances in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. He is a role model to {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} and is [[Bill]]'s mentor. Unlike in the anime, he does not give Ash his {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP|Pikachu}}; in fact, he does not meet Ash until after he has already begun his Pokémon journey.
+{{-}}
+===Pokémon Adventures===
+[[File:Professor Oak Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Adventures]]
+{{main|Professor Oak (Adventures)}}
+Professor Oak has a recurring role in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. His first appearance was in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', and he has appeared in most arcs since. Over the course of the manga, Professor Oak helps out the [[Pokédex holder]]s in their various quests. His backstory has been largely expanded in this canon. He's a highly respected figure in the field of Pokémon research the world over, the inventor of the [[Pokédex]], and a former {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}}.
+{{-}}
+===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
+Professor Oak first appeared in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'', where he witnessed {{p|Articuno}}'s appearance at the [[Violet Gym]]. He also saw the battle between Articuno and {{GnB|Gold}}'s Pokémon. He then offered to bring the Pokémon Egg [[Mr. Pokémon]] had to Professor Elm in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''. Before he leaving, he gave Gold a Pokédex, with the belief that Gold would become a great Trainer.
+===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
+[[File:Professor Oak PM.png|thumb|150px|Professor Oak in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
+{{main|Professor Oak (Pocket Monsters)}}
+Professor Oak is a character in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], where he is in regular contact with {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}}.
+{{-}}
+===Pokémon Zensho===
+{{spoilers}}
+[[File:Professor Oak Zensho.png|thumb|160px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Zensho]]
+Professor Oak appears in [[Pokémon Zensho]] and has fulfilled the same role similar to the ones in other media. Professor Oak debuted in ''[[PZ01|Prologue: Pallet Town]]'', where he saved {{OBP|Satoshi|Zensho}} from a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} that were about to attack him. As thanks for Professor Oak's rescue of Satoshi, Satoshi went to his lab and chose Charmander as his first partner Pokémon, due to it saving him earlier. Shigeru, Satoshi's rival, chose Squirtle, which made Professor Oak keep {{p|Bulbasaur}}, as he would have been too lonely otherwise.
+In ''[[PZ05|Celadon City]]'', it was revealed that Professor Oak is taking care of {{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} and [[Daisy Oak]] since their parents died in a car crash. He was last seen in ''[[PZ10|Indigo Plateau]]'', telling Satoshi and Shigeru about a {{p|Mewtwo|rare Pokémon}} that dwells in [[Cerulean Cave|a cave]].
+====Pokémon====
+=====On hand=====
+{{TrainerPoké
+|width=78
+|trainer=Professor Oak
+|pkmn=Venusaur
+|stage1=Bulbasaur
+|stage2=Ivysaur
+|type1=Grass
+|type2=Poison
+|img=Oak Bulbasaur 2 Zensho.png
+|cap=Professor Oak's Bulbasaur
+|img2=Oak Venusaur Zensho.png
+|epnum=PZ01
+|epname=Pallet Town
+|desc=Professor Oak kept {{p|Bulbasaur}} after {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} got their first partner Pokémon as he would have been too lonely without it. It was revealed to have evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}} and then {{p|Venusaur}} sometime when Satoshi went to [[Indigo Plateau]]. Venusaur was then seen with Professor Oak around the end of the chapter when he was explaining to Satoshi and Shigeru about a [[Cerulean Cave|rare cave]] that contained the [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Mewtwo}}.
+None of Venusaur's moves are known.}}
+=====Gives to new Trainers=====
+{| style="float:left; width: 75%"
+|-
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Bulbasaur|Oak Bulbasaur Zensho.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Charmander|Oak Charmander Zensho.png|fire|link=no}}
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Squirtle|Oak Squirtle Zensho.png|water|link=no}}
+|}
+{{left clear}}
+=====Given away=====
+{{TrainerPoké
+|trainer=Satoshi
+|pkmn=Charmander
+|type1=Fire
+|img=Satoshi Charmander Zensho.png
+|epnum=PZ01
+|epname=Pallet Town
+|desc={{main|Satoshi's Charmander (Zensho)|Satoshi's Charmander}}
+Professor Oak gave this {{p|Charmander}} to {{OBP|Satoshi|Zensho}} as his choice of being his first Pokémon since Charmander rescued Satoshi from a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} earlier.}}
+{{TrainerPoké
+|trainer=Shigeru
+|pkmn=Squirtle
+|type1=Water
+|img=Shigeru Squirtle Zensho.png
+|epnum=PZ01
+|epname=Pallet Town
+|desc={{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} chose {{p|Squirtle}} as it had the type-advantage against {{OBP|Satoshi's Charmander|Zensho}}.
+Squirtle's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
+{{endspoilers}}
+===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
+Professor Oak was first mentioned in {{strip|6}}. After a battle between {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, a boy wanted to know why water shorts out electricity, and the girl he was with suggested asking Oak.
+==In the TCG==
+===Artwork===
+Artwork from the cards:
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color}};"
+|-
+| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Professor Oaks Research.png|150px]]
+| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Professor Oaks Visit.png|150px]]
+|- style="font-size: 80%;"
+| Researching
+| Visiting {{colorlink|Sinnoh|000}}
+|}
+===Cards===
+This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Professor Oak in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
+{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Grass|char=yes}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Professor Oak|88}}|type=Trainer|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=88/102|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=116/130|ensetlink3=Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic|enset3=Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck|ennum3=024/034|jpsetlink3=Pokémon Card Game Classic|jpset3=Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck|jpnum3=026/032}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Expedition|Professor Oak's Research|149}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=Expedition Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=149/165|jpsetlink=Expedition Base Set|jpset=Base Expansion Pack|jpnum=053/128|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=98/112|jpsetlink2=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|jpset2=Flight of Legends|jpnum2=078/082|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpsetlink3=Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random Constructed Starter Decks|jpset3=Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random<br>Constructed Starter Decks|jpnum3=051/052|jpsetlink4=Master Kit|jpset4=Side Deck|jpnum4=007/012|jpsetlink5=Gift Box Mew • Lucario|jpset5=Mew Quarter Deck|enset6=EX Dragon Frontiers|enrarity6=Uncommon|ennum6=80/101|jpset6=Imprison! Gardevoir ex Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum6=016/024}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Professor Oak's Visit|122}}|type=Supporter|enset=Secret Wonders|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=122/132|jpset=Dialga LV.X Constructed Standard Deck|jpset2=Palkia LV.X Constructed Standard Deck|jpset3=Unnumbered Promotional cards|jpsetlink4=Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit|jpset4=Magmortar Half Deck|jpsetlink5=Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit|jpset5=Electivire Half Deck|ensetlink6=Platinum: Arceus|enset6=Arceus|enrarity6=Uncommon|ennum6=90/99|jpsetlink6=Platinum: Arceus|jpset6=Advent of Arceus|jprarity6=Uncommon|jpnum6=087/090}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Professor Oak's New Theory|101}}|type=Supporter|enset=HeartGold & SoulSilver|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=101/123|jpset=HeartGold Collection|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=068/070|jpset2=Steelix Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum2=015/019|jpset3=Tyranitar Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum3=015/019|enset4=Call of Legends|enrarity4=Uncommon|ennum4=83/95}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Evolutions|Professor Oak's Hint|84}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=84/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=U|jpnum=084/087}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Professor Oak's Setup|201}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=201/236|jpset=Remix Bout|jprarity=U|jpnum=056/064|enset2=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=233/236|jpset2=Remix Bout|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=072/064}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Celebrations|Professor's Research|23}} '''<small>Professor Oak</small>'''|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Celebrations|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=023/025|jpset=25th Anniversary Collection|jpnum=003/028|enset2=Celebrations|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=024/025|jpset2=25th Anniversary Collection|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=029/028}}
+{{cardlist/footer|Grass}}
+There also exists a "dark counterpart" of Professor Oak, called '''[[Imposter Professor Oak]]''', who has also appeared in other Pokémon media. Apart from his first incarnation, expansions in which he has been featured also include {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}. The following list is of cards mentioning or featuring Imposter Professor Oak.
+{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Darkness|char=yes}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Impostor Professor Oak|73}}|type=Trainer|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Rare|ennum=73/102|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Rare|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=102/130|enset3=Celebrations|enrarity3=Rare Classic|ennum3=73/102|jpset3=Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition|jpnum3=004/025}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Imposter Oak's Revenge|76}}|type=Trainer|enset=Team Rocket|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=76/82|jpset=Rocket Gang|jprarity=Uncommon}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Impostor Professor Oak's Invention|94}}|type=Trainer|enset=Neo Destiny|enrarity=Rare|ennum=94/105|jpset=Darkness, and to Light...|jprarity=Rare}}
+{{cardlist/footer|Darkness}}
+==Other appearances==
+===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
+Professor Oak appears as a random trophy wearing his regular clothing from the anime.
+====Trophy information====
+''The leading expert on the study of Pokémon. It seems there are always new and mysterious species of Pokémon being brought to light, and Professor Oak is at the heart of it all with his insightful research. The Pokédex is one of his inventions: new Trainers receive one, and a Pokémon to boot, when they start out.''
+==Trivia==
+* Professor Oak has appeared in the most [[generation]]s of any Pokémon Professor, appearing in Generation I and their Generation III and VII remakes as the regional professor and making cameo appearances in Generations II, IV, and the Generation IV remakes in Generation VIII.
+* If the player speaks to Professor Oak in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and has their Pokédex evaluated with at least 484 of the 493 Pokémon caught, he will say "Meeting you is something '''l''' will cherish all my life long.", using a lowercase L instead of an uppercase I.
+* Professor Oak is the only person to give the player their Pokédex in more than one [[region]], doing so in both [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]].
+==Names==
+{| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{kanto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{kanto color}}"
+|- style="text-align:center"
+! Language
+! Name
+! Origin
+|- style="background:#FFF;"
+| Japanese
+| オーキド・ユキナリ{{tt|博士|Hakase}}<br>''Dr. Yukinari Ohkido''
+| From ''orchid'' and the family name 大木戸 ''Ōkido'' (large wooden city gate or castle door)<br>Incidentally, ''Yukinari'' resembles ''Yukinori'', the actual given name of [[Unshō Ishizuka]].
+|- style="background:#FFF;"
+| English, Italian
+| Professor Samuel Oak
+| From ''{{wp|oak}}'' and similar to his Japanese name. His given name may be from ''Salem Oak'' (historic tree in {{wp|Salem, New Jersey}})
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| German
+| Professor Samuel Eich
+| From ''Eiche'' (oak) and his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Spanish
+| Profesor Samuel Oak
+| From his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| rowspan="2" | French
+| Professeur Samuel Chen
+| From ''chêne'' (oak) and his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Professeur Oak{{tt|*|Blue manual (Canadian French)}}
+| From his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Korean
+| 오용호 {{tt|박사|Baksa}} ''Dr. O Yongho''
+| From the first syllable of his Japanese name and the surname 오 ''{{wp|O (surname)|O}}''
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| rowspan="2" | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
+| 大木{{tt|博士|Bóshì}} ''Dr. Dàmù''<br>雪成 ''Xuěchéng''{{tt|*|Games, anime, Adventures (Ching Win version)}}
+| From the Japanese names 大木戸 ''Ōkido'' and 雪成 ''Yukinari''
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| 幸成 ''Xìngchéng''{{tt|*|Adventures (Jilin Publishing version)}}
+| From the Japanese name 幸成 ''Yukinari''
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
+| 大木{{tt|博士|Boksih}} ''Dr. Daaihmuhk''<br>雪成 ''Syutsìhng''
+| From the Japanese names 大木戸 ''Ōkido'' and 雪成 ''Yukinari''
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Czech
+| Profesor Oak
+| From his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Finnish
+| Professori Samuel Oak
+| From his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Hungarian
+| Oak Professzor
+| From his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Indonesian
+| Profesor Oak{{tt|*|Anime (DP - Present)}}<br>Profesor Ohkido{{tt|*|Anime (Kanto saga)}}<br>Profesor Orchid
+| From his English name<br>From his Japanese name<br>From his Japanese name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Polish
+| Profesor Oak
+| From his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Brazilian Portuguese
+| Professor Samuel Carvalho{{tt|*|Pokémon GO, anime, TCG (Diamond & Pearl, XY to present), Adventures, The Official Pokémon Handbook, Pokémon Club, Pokémon Characters Guidebook}}<br>Professor Oak{{tt|*|TCG (HeartGold & SoulSilver, Call of Legends)}}
+| From ''carvalho'' (oak) and his English name<br>Same as English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Russian
+| Профессор Семуель Оук<br>''Professor Semuyel' Ouk''
+| Transcription of his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Thai
+| ศาสตราจารย์โอคิโดะ ''Sattrachan Okhido''{{tt|*|Pokémon GO}}<br>ดร.โอคิโดะ ''Dr. Okhido''{{tt|*|TCG, Anime}}<br>ดร.ออคิด ''Dr. Okhit''<br>ยูกินาริ ''Yukinari''
+| Transcription of his Japanese name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Vietnamese
+| Giáo sư Yukinari Ohkido
+| Transcription of his Japanese name
+|}{{-}}
+==See also==
+* [[Professor Oak (anime)]]
+* [[Professor Oak (Adventures)]]
+* [[a:Category:Professor Oak|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
+==References==
+<references />
+{{NPC|kanto|kanto=yes|johto=yes|sinnoh=yes}}
+{{-}}
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+{{Capture tutor}}<br>
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+[[ja:オーキド博士]]
+[[zh:大木博士]]

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