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


==In the games==
==In the games==
===Pokémon X and Y===
Professor Sycamore is mentioned as the one who selected a group made up of the [[player character]], the opposite-gendered character, [[Shauna]], [[Tierno]], and [[Trevor]] to help him with his research, sending the [[Prof's Letter]] to the {{kal|Grace|player's mother}} to ask her permission. Professor Sycamore personally gives Trevor and Tierno their [[Pokédex]] and first Pokémon, asking them to deliver both a Pokédex and a starter Pokémon for the remaining three members of the group. He sends the three [[Kalos]] [[starter Pokémon]] through Tierno.
Professor Sycamore is mentioned as the one who selected a group made up of the [[player character]], the opposite-gendered character, [[Shauna]], [[Tierno]] and [[Trevor]] to help him with his research, sending the {{key|VI|Prof's Letter}} to the [[Grace (Kalos)|player's mother]] to ask her permission. Professor Sycamore personally gives Trevor and Tierno their [[Pokédex]] and first Pokémon, asking them to deliver both a Pokédex and a starter Pokémon for the remaining three members of the group. He sends the three [[Kalos]] [[starter Pokémon]] through Tierno.


The player first meets him in [[Lumiose City]], where he will battle the player and, afterwards, gives them one of the three Kanto starter Pokémon. On the way to [[Shalour City]], he will instruct the player to meet [[Gurkinn]], the Mega Evolution guru, to learn and get a better understanding about [[Mega Evolution]]. Later, he appears at the [[Coumarine City]] monorail station and talks to [[Diantha]] about Mega Evolution and how it may be possibly related to the bonds between Pokémon and their Trainers. There, he will congratulate the player for using Mega Evolution for the first time and gives them {{HM|02|Fly}}.
The player first meets him in [[Lumiose City]], where he will battle the player and, afterwards, gives them one of the three Kanto starter Pokémon. On the way to [[Shalour City]], he will instruct the player to meet [[Gurkinn]], the Mega Evolution guru, to learn and get a better understanding about [[Mega Evolution]]. Later, he appears at the [[Coumarine City]] monorail station and talks to [[Diantha]] about Mega Evolution and how it may be possibly related to the bonds between Pokémon and their Trainers. There, he will congratulate the player for using Mega Evolution for the first time and gives them {{HM|02|Fly}}.
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He feels disappointed when [[Lysandre]] reveals himself to be the boss of [[Team Flare]], but turns to his network of acquaintances to try to stop the villainous team's plan. He sends [[Dexio]] and [[Sina]] to the [[Lysandre Labs]] in order to investigate Team Flare's interest in [[AZ]] and how to thwart their plans.
He feels disappointed when [[Lysandre]] reveals himself to be the boss of [[Team Flare]], but turns to his network of acquaintances to try to stop the villainous team's plan. He sends [[Dexio]] and [[Sina]] to the [[Lysandre Labs]] in order to investigate Team Flare's interest in [[AZ]] and how to thwart their plans.


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


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


When the Pokédex is evaluated at his lab in [[Lumiose City]], Sycamore will give the player an {{key|VI|Oval Charm}} for completing all three Kalos [[Pokédex]]es (Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos, and Mountain Kalos) and a {{key|VI|Shiny Charm}} for completing the [[National Pokédex]].
When the Pokédex is evaluated at his lab in [[Lumiose City]], Sycamore will give the player an [[Oval Charm]] for completing all three Kalos [[Pokédex]]es (Central Kalos, Coastal Kalos, and Mountain Kalos) and a [[Shiny Charm]] for completing the [[National Pokédex]].


===Pokémon Sun and Moon===
Professor Sycamore is also mentioned in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon|Pokémon Sun, Moon]], [[Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon]], where Dexio and Sina reveal that he was the one who discovered the [[Zygarde Cube]].
Although Sycamore does not physically appear in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]], he is mentioned as the one who discovered the [[Zygarde Cube]]<!-- and was the one who built the body of the [[Rotom Pokédex]]-->.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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===Quotes===
===Quotes===
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{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing quotes and missing values for Pokédex. Missing the quotes from Dendemille Town.}}
===={{g|X and Y}}====
'''Intro'''
'''Intro'''
:''"Welcome to the world of Pokémon!"''
:''"Welcome to the world of Pokémon!"''
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'''Parade at Lumiose City''' (after entering [[Hall of Fame]])
'''Parade at Lumiose City''' (after entering [[Hall of Fame]])
:''"What an amazing turnout! All of these people are here to celebrate your achievements. I'd like to present you with the {{key|VI|Honor of Kalos}} for the bravery you showed battling Team Flare! I'm so proud of you all! On behalf of the entire Kalos region, I'd like to say... Thank you!"''
:''"What an amazing turnout! All of these people are here to celebrate your achievements. I'd like to present you with the [[Honor of Kalos]] for the bravery you showed battling Team Flare! I'm so proud of you all! On behalf of the entire Kalos region, I'd like to say... Thank you!"''
:''"[[AZ|His]] {{p|Floette|Pokémon}} was waiting all this time... Waiting for him to return to the man he was. The man who loved Pokémon with all his heart."''
:''"[[AZ|His]] {{p|Floette|Pokémon}} was waiting all this time... Waiting for him to return to the man he was. The man who loved Pokémon with all his heart."''


'''Lumiose Station''' (post-game)
'''Lumiose Station''' (post-game)
:''"How did you like your parade, <player>? So the reason I asked you to come here is... I wanted to give you a pass to Kiloude City!"''
:''"How did you like your parade, <player>? So the reason I asked you to come here is... I wanted to give you a pass to Kiloude City!"''
:''"Doesn't ring any bells? Kiloude City is a city in the southern part of the Kalos region. And it's the perfect place for Trainers looking to sharpen their skills! So here's your pass for the super high-speed rail to Kiloude City!"''
:''"Doesn't ring any bells? Kiloude City is a city in the southern part of the Kalos region. And it's the perfect place for Trainers looking to sharpen their skills! So here's your [[TMV Pass|pass]] for the super high-speed rail to Kiloude City!"''
:''"Use it to ride the TMV super high-speed rail! Take your pass to that scanner over there. It's an orange machine. Have the machine scan your pass to board the train. Have a fantastic time!"''
:''"Use it to ride the TMV super high-speed rail! Take your pass to that scanner over there. It's an orange machine. Have the machine scan your pass to board the train. Have a fantastic time!"''


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:''"It's relationship to the Mega Ring isn't understood at all yet."
:''"It's relationship to the Mega Ring isn't understood at all yet."
:''"Now, let's get down to the heart of the matter!"
:''"Now, let's get down to the heart of the matter!"
:''"<player>! Try touching the sundial!"
:''"<player>! Try touching the sundial!"
* After Touching
 
* After touching
:''"You were exposed to the Legendary Pokemon's energy in Team Flare's secret HQ."
:''"You were exposed to the Legendary Pokemon's energy in Team Flare's secret HQ."
:''"And the Mega Ring has absorbed the power of the sundial."
:''"And the Mega Ring has absorbed the power of the sundial."
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:''"I'm sure these stones hide in every corner of Kalos!  Use this power to find them!"
:''"I'm sure these stones hide in every corner of Kalos!  Use this power to find them!"


=====[[Pokédex]] evaluation=====
====[[Pokédex]] evaluation====
* Before evaluating the player's Pokédex in person:
* Before evaluating the player's Pokédex in person:
:''"Well now, let's have a look at your Pokédex!"''
:''"Well now, let's have a look at your Pokédex!"''
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:''"You're encountering Pokémon at a really good clip, aren't you?"''
:''"You're encountering Pokémon at a really good clip, aren't you?"''
:''"I want to give you this to help you reach your goal!"''
:''"I want to give you this to help you reach your goal!"''
:''"So, if you're holding an {{key|VI|Oval Charm}}, {{pkmn|Egg}}s are discovered at the [[Pokémon Day Care]] more easily than normal."''
:''"So, if you're holding an [[Oval Charm]], {{pkmn|Egg}}s are discovered at the [[Pokémon Day Care]] more easily than normal."''
* After evaluating the National Pokédex in person after it has been finished:
* After evaluating the National Pokédex in person after it has been finished:
:''"You're encountering Pokémon at a really good clip, aren't you?"''
:''"You're encountering Pokémon at a really good clip, aren't you?"''
:''"I want to give you this to help you reach your goal!"''
:''"I want to give you this to help you reach your goal!"''
:''"Holding a {{key|VI|Shiny Charm}} will improve your chances of finding a [[Shiny Pokémon]]!"''
:''"Holding a [[Shiny Charm]] will improve your chances of finding a [[Shiny Pokémon]]!"''
* If the National Pokédex has already been completed and evaluated:
* If the National Pokédex has already been completed and evaluated:
:''"Congratulations! You completed the Pokédex!"''
:''"Congratulations! You completed the Pokédex!"''


======Central Kalos Pokédex======
=====Central Kalos Pokédex=====
* When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
* When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
:''"Hmm... So you've seen <number> kinds of Pokémon in Central Kalos, then."''
:''"Hmm... So you've seen <number> kinds of Pokémon in Central Kalos, then."''
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:''"Incredible! You've already completed the Central Kalos Pokédex!"''
:''"Incredible! You've already completed the Central Kalos Pokédex!"''


======Coastal Kalos Pokédex======
=====Coastal Kalos Pokédex=====
*When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
*When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
:''"Oh ho! You've seen <number> kinds of Pokémon in Coastal Kalos."''
:''"Oh ho! You've seen <number> kinds of Pokémon in Coastal Kalos."''
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:''"Incredible! You've already completed the Coastal Kalos Pokédex!"''
:''"Incredible! You've already completed the Coastal Kalos Pokédex!"''


======Mountain Kalos Pokédex======
=====Mountain Kalos Pokédex=====
*When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
*When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
:''"I see! You've seen <number> kinds of Pokémon in Mountain Kalos. "''
:''"I see! You've seen <number> kinds of Pokémon in Mountain Kalos. "''
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:''"Incredible! You've already completed the Mountain Kalos Pokédex!"''
:''"Incredible! You've already completed the Mountain Kalos Pokédex!"''


======National Pokédex======
=====National Pokédex=====
'''Note''': This Pokédex only counts caught Pokémon towards the evaluation.
'''Note''': This Pokédex only counts caught Pokémon towards the evaluation.


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{{Itemlist|Blastoisinite|[[Lumiose City]]; if {{p|Squirtle}} was chosen|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Blastoisinite|[[Lumiose City]]; if {{p|Squirtle}} was chosen|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|HM Flying VI|[[Coumarine City]]; Seaside Station|X=yes|y=yes|display={{HM|02|Fly}}}}
{{Itemlist|HM Flying VI|[[Coumarine City]]; Seaside Station|X=yes|y=yes|display={{HM|02|Fly}}}}
{{Itemlist|Honor of Kalos|[[Lumiose City]]; after entering the [[Hall of Fame]]|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|TMV Pass|[[Lumiose City]]; after entering the [[Hall of Fame]]|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Oval Charm|[[Lumiose City]]; after completing the Kalos Pokédexes|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Oval Charm|[[Lumiose City]]; after completing the Kalos Pokédexes|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Shiny Charm|[[Lumiose City]]; after completing the [[National Pokédex]]|X=yes|y=yes}}
{{Itemlist|Shiny Charm|[[Lumiose City]]; after completing the [[National Pokédex]]|X=yes|y=yes}}
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===In the main series===
[[File:Professor Sycamore anime.png|250px|thumb|left|Professor Sycamore in the anime]]
[[File:Professor Sycamore anime.png|250px|thumb|Professor Sycamore in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
[[File:Sycamore Lab staff.png|250px|thumb|Professor Sycamore with his assistants]]
{{main|Professor Sycamore (anime)}}
Professor Sycamore made his first appearance in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]'', when {{Ash}}, {{an|Clemont}} and {{an|Bonnie}} brought an injured {{AP|Froakie}} to him. Sycamore treated Froakie while explaining that he used to be owned by Trainers but had severe behavioral problems which caused him to either abandon or be abandoned by his past Trainers. Sycamore also explained that his area of research was [[Mega Evolution]], and {{p|Garchomp}} was the Pokémon he was researching since she was capable of achieving it.
Professor Sycamore is a recurring character who appeared in the {{series|XY}}, debuting in ''[[XY002|Lumiose City Pursuit!]]''.


After {{TRT}}'s failed attempt to steal Froakie caused Garchomp to go wild, Professor Sycamore joined Ash in his attempt to calm her down but was forced to simply watch from the bottom of [[Lumiose Gym|Prism Tower]]. After the situation had been resolved, he thanked Ash by giving him a new Kalos Pokédex and allowing him to take Froakie, who had bonded with the Trainer, with him.
===In Pokémon Generations===
 
Professor Sycamore appeared in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'', where he was seen onstage with [[Diantha]] and {{ga|Calem}} at the parade, celebrating the latter's achievement of becoming the new [[Kalos League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}.
In ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'', Sycamore met {{an|Serena}} as she arrived to pick her starter Pokémon.
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He appeared again in ''[[XY010|Mega-Mega Meowth Madness!]]'', where he met up with Ash, Serena, Clemont, and Bonnie when they returned to Lumiose City. Later, he was captured by {{TRT}}, who sought for his knowledge about Mega Evolution. Serena and Bonnie were also captured when they tried to help the Professor. The three were rescued by Ash, {{AP|Pikachu}}, Clemont, and a {{TP|Clemont|Chespin}} from Sycamore's lab, but Team Rocket activated their newest mecha, which chased them across a forest. After Ash and Clemont unsuccessfully tried to defeat the mecha with Pikachu and Chespin, the group was saved by [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]] and his {{p|Blaziken}}, who destroyed the mecha, and Team Rocket was then sent blasting off by Ash and Clemont. At the end of the episode, Sycamore allowed Clemont to capture Chespin when it wanted to travel with the group.
 
He appeared in a flashback in ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]'', which depicted [[Alain]]'s past job as his aide.
[[File:Sycamore casual clothes.png|thumb|left|250px|Professor Sycamore in casual clothing]]
[[File:Sycamore no lab coat.png|thumb|250px|Without his lab coat on]]
Sycamore reappeared in ''[[XY028|The Bonds of Evolution!]]'', when he met up with [[Diantha]] regarding Mega Evolution. He attempted to charm her secretary, [[Kathi Lee]], when she interrupted, only to be hit with a book. Later, he filmed Ash's battle with Diantha and {{p|Gardevoir}} Mega Evolving against Team Rocket.
 
Sycamore appeared again in ''[[XY039|Summer of Discovery!]]'', where it was revealed that he invited Ash and {{ashfr|company}} to participate in his annual [[Pokémon Summer Camp]]. It was also revealed he was the one who gave {{an|Tierno}}, {{an|Shauna}}, and {{an|Trevor}} their starter Pokémon. He, along with his assistants, appeared throughout the event to officiate activities and announce winners.
 
He appeared in flashbacks in ''[[SS031|Mega Evolution Special II]]'' and ''[[XY060|A Showcase Debut!]]''.
 
He reappeared in ''[[SS032|Mega Evolution Special III]]'', where he saw a TV report that showed Alain fighting [[Primal Reversion|Primal]] {{p|Groudon}}, Primal {{p|Kyogre}}, and {{me|Rayquaza}} and was shocked to see him there.
 
Sycamore reappeared in ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]'', when Ash and his friends visit him before leaving [[Lumiose City]]. He showed the group a special machine that could determine which Pokémon could Mega Evolve with a certain Mega Stone, and found out the Mega Stone was [[Garchompite]]. However, Team Rocket stole the Garchompite, along with a Key Stone and the professor's Garchomp. But before they successfully Mega Evolve Garchomp, Professor Sycamore Mega Evolves his Garchomp for the first time with the help of [[Meyer|Blaziken Mask]].
 
He appeared again in ''[[XY080|Performing with Fiery Charm!]]'', where he watched Serena competing in the [[Dendemille Town]] [[Pokémon Showcase]] along with his lab assistants [[Sophie]] and [[Cosette]].
 
Sycamore reappeared in ''[[XY092|Cloudy Fate, Bright Future!]]'', where he arrived in [[Anistar City]] to research the origins of the mysterious Anistar Sundial, which is said to have a connection with Mega Evolution. He was interrupted by [[Carrie (XY092)|Carrie]], who mistakenly accuses Sycamore of being the cause of a looming crisis that [[Olympia]] predicted. In the [[XY093|next episode]], Professor Sycamore watched Ash's Gym Battle against Olympia. After Ash's win, he discussed with Olympia about her visions of the future.
 
Sycamore made a brief appearance in ''[[XY112|Master Class is in Session!]]'' and ''[[XY113|Performing a Pathway to the Future!]]'', where he was watching Serena's performance in the [[Gloire City]] Master Class Pokémon Showcase alongside his assistants.
 
He was seen briefly in ''[[XY125|A League of His Own!]]'', where he was seen reuniting with Alain at the [[Lumiose Conference]] and trying to shake his hand, but Alain walked away. He then later appeared in the Conferences' stadium, and was shocked to see that Alain could Mega Evolve his Charizard.
 
He appeared again in ''[[XY127|Analysis Versus Passion!]]'', where he first watched the battle between Alain and [[Remo]] and expressed concern over Alain's cold attitude. He and Diantha also commented on the battle between Ash and [[Sawyer]]. He continued to watch the battle in the [[XY128|next episode]].
 
Sycamore appeared in ''[[XY129|Kalos League Passion with a Certain Flare!]]'', where he walked up to Ash and his friends, who were having a conversation while sitting in seats inside a Pokémon Centre at the Lumiose Conference, and spoke to Mairin about Alain, letting Ash and his other friends in on the fact that Mairin and Alain knew each other. Alain later talked to the group about [[Ash's Greninja]] and it's Ash-Greninja form. At night, Professor Sycamore talked to Alain as he was talking to his Charizard. He was later seen watching, along with Diantha, as Ash and Alain each walked towards their respective sides of the battlefield in the Lumiose Conference's stadium, for the final round of the Conference.
 
He appeared again in ''[[XY130|Finals Not for the Faint-Hearted!]]'' and ''[[XY131|Down to the Fiery Finish!]]'', watching the battle between Alain and Ash.
 
Sycamore reappeared in ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]'', where he saved [[Mairin]] from a {{tc|Team Flare Grunt}}, who tried to take her under [[Lysandre]]'s orders. Sycamore then battled the Grunt's {{p|Skorupi}} with his Garchomp and escaped with Mairin by taking advantage of the explosion caused by Garchomp countering Skorupi's {{m|Poison Sting}} with {{m|Dragon Claw}}.
 
Sycamore appeared again in ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]'', where he countered [[Aliana]]'s {{p|Druddigon}}'s {{m|Dark Pulse}} with an attack from his Mega Garchomp. He later joined Serena and Mairin on their mission to rescue [[Chespie]] from [[Lysandre Labs]], with the assistance of Team Rocket who commandeered a helicopter in order to travel to the laboratories.
 
Sycamore reappeared in ''[[XY134|The Right Hero for the Right Job!]]'', where he continued the mission from the previous episode. He appeared again in ''[[XY135|Rocking Kalos Defenses!]]'', where he battled with his Garchomp alongside [[Steven Stone]]; and in ''[[XY136|Forming a More Perfect Union!]]'', where he battled alongside all the [[Gym Leader]]s of Kalos, Diantha, Ash, and Alain against the [[Giant Rock]].
 
Sycamore reappeared in ''[[XY137|Battling With a Clean Slate!]]'', where he drove Alain to his laboratory, for the surprise party which Ash and his friends were setting up. He later joined the party and after it finished, he gave out some medals to Ash and his friends and their Pokémon, for their assistance in fighting against [[Team Flare]].
 
He appeared again in ''[[XY138|The First Day of the Rest of Your Life!]]'', where he talked to Serena about putting on a {{pkmn|Showcase}} performance for the citizens of [[Lumiose City]] and later introduced the performance.
 
Sycamore appeared again in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', where he told Ash and co. that Alain is now going on a journey, along with Mairin, to find a new Key Stone and Mega Stone, due to the fact that he discarded his old ones because Lysandre gave them to him. Sycamore also noted that the Anistar Sundial is providing locations to Mega Stones throughout the region. He later talked to them again while in the middle of presenting a {{tc|Youngster}} with the choice of choosing from one of the three Kalos [[starter Pokémon]].
 
Sycamore reappeared along with [[Alexa]] in ''[[SS036|The Legend of X, Y, and Z!]]'', where they investigated some newly discovered ruins, which continued the statue of a petrified [[Aila]].
 
====Pokémon====
=====On hand=====
{{missingInfo|2|java|enva}}
<!--Gabite and Garchomp keep their Japanese voices in the dub.-->
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Sycamore
|stage1=Gible
|stage2=Gabite
|pkmn=Garchomp ↔ Mega Garchomp
|gender=female
|type1=Dragon
|type2=Ground
|img=Sycamore {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Gible|2=Gabite}}.png
|cap=Professor Sycamore's {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Gible|2=Gabite}}
|img2=Sycamore {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Garchomp|2=Mega Garchomp}}.png
|cap2=Professor Sycamore's {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: H}} mod 3}}|0|1=Garchomp|2=Mega Garchomp}}
|epnum=XY002
|epname=Lumiose City Pursuit!
|desc=Professor Sycamore's only known Pokémon is a {{p|Garchomp}} who lives at the lab with him as the main test subject as he researches Mega Evolution. When she was still a {{p|Gible}}, she rampaged through [[Lumiose City]], only to be stopped by Sycamore's assistant [[Alain]]. Alain took her to Sycamore's laboratory, where she then came to live. She gradually started to trust Sycamore and the other Pokémon at the lab, and after some time evolved into a {{p|Gabite}} and finally into Garchomp.
 
Despite her fearsome appearance, Garchomp is very gentle as shown by her concern for Froakie. She also enjoys company, and happily allows others to pet her. However, when Team Rocket attempted to capture Froakie, Garchomp defended it from Team Rocket's device which then attached itself to her. This caused her severe pain resulting in her going on a rampage through Lumiose City and heading to the top of Prism Tower.
 
Once there, she was carefully approached by Ash who refused to allow {{AP|Pikachu}} to use any moves against her since she couldn't help her behavior. Soon, with Ash and Froakie's help, the device was removed and Garchomp returned to her old self.
 
She appeared in flashbacks in ''[[XY003|A Battle of Aerial Mobility!]]'' and ''[[SS029|Mega Evolution Special I]]''.
 
She reappeared in ''[[SS032|Mega Evolution Special III]]'' by Professor Sycamore's side whilst there was a TV report about Alain's battle with Mega Rayquaza, Primal Groudon and Primal Kyogre.
 
She reappeared in ''[[XY068|Garchomp's Mega Bond!]]'', where she Mega Evolved into a Mega Garchomp thanks to a [[Garchompite]] that he found and a [[Key Stone]] that [[Meyer|Meyer/Blaziken Mask]] lent to him.
 
Garchomp was sent out to defend [[Mairin]] from a [[Team Flare]] Grunt's {{p|Skorupi}} in ''[[XY132|A Towering Takeover!]]''. She later Mega Evolved and joined the fight against Team Flare in ''[[XY133|Coming Apart at the Dreams!]]''.
 
She appeared again in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]'', during a flashback.
 
Garchomp's known moves are {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Slash}}, {{m|Dragon Claw}}, {{m|Dragon Pulse}}, and {{m|Dragon Rage}}.}}
 
=====Gives to new Trainers=====
{| width="100%"
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Chespin|Sycamore Chespin.png|Grass|disp=Chespin|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Fennekin|Sycamore Fennekin.png|Fire|disp=Fennekin|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Froakie|Sycamore Froakie.png|Water|disp=Froakie|link=no}}
|
|}
 
=====Gave away to Trainers=====
{| width=100%
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Ash|Froakie|Ash Froakie.png|Water|disp=Ash's Froakie}}
| {{InactivePoké|Serena|Fennekin|Serena Fennekin.png|Fire|disp=Serena's Fennekin}} ♀
| {{InactivePoké|Clemont|Chespin|Clemont Chespin.png|Grass|disp=Clemont's Chespin}}
| {{InactivePoké|Alain|Charmander|Alain Charmander.png|Fire|disp=Alain's Charmander}}
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Mairin|Chespin|Mairin Chespie.png|Grass|link=Chespie|disp=Chespie}}
| {{InactivePoké|Tierno|Squirtle|Tierno Squirtle.png|Water|disp=Tierno's Squirtle}}
| {{InactivePoké|Shauna|Bulbasaur|Shauna Bulbasaur.png|Grass|Poison|disp=Shauna's Bulbasaur}}
| {{InactivePoké|Trevor|Charmander|Trevor Charmander.png|Fire|disp=Trevor's Charmander}}
|}


=====Seen in his lab=====
===In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer===
{{incomplete|section|image of Fletchling}}
[[File:Pokémon Professors Masters Trailer.png|thumb|250px|Professor Sycamore (left) in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]]]]
{| width="100%"
Professor Sycamore briefly appeared in the [[Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer]] as part of a team with [[Professor Oak|Professors Oak]] and {{prof|Kukui}}.
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Combee|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Bug|Flying|disp=Combee (×3) ♀|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Azurill|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Normal|Fairy|disp=Azurill (×2)|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Marill|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Water|Fairy|disp=Marill (×2)|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Helioptile|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Electric|Normal|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Caterpie|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Bug|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Weedle|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Bug|Poison|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Psyduck|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Water|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Zigzagoon|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Normal|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Linoone|Sycamore Lab staff.png|Normal|link=no}}
|-
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Fletchling|None.png|Normal|Flying|size=140px|link=no}}
| {{ActivePoké|Sycamore|Scatterbug|Sycamore Scatterbug.png|Bug|link=no}}
|-
|}
 
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{kalos color light}}|bordercolor={{kalos color}}
|ja=土田大 ''Hiroshi Tsuchida''
|en=[[Jake Paque]]
|da=Josef Aarskov
|nl=Rutger le Poole
|fi=Ilkka Villi
|el=Αργύρης Παυλίδης ''Argiris Pavlidis''
|id=Fitra Hartono ([[XY002]]-[[XY010]], [[Mega Evolution Specials|Mega Evolution Special]] [[SS029|I]] and [[SS031|II]])<br>Kamal Nasuti ([[XY028]])
|pl=Kamil Pruban
|pt_br=Douglas Guedes ([[XY002]]-[[XY093]])
|pt_eu=Luís Araújo
|he=דן שצברג ''Dan Shatsberg''
|es_eu=Óscar Castellanos
|es_la=Manuel Campuzano
|th=อภินันท์ ธีระนันทกุล ''Apinan Teeranantagun''
}}
 
[[File:Calem Charizard Professor Sycamore PG.png|thumb|250px|Professor Sycamore in Pokémon Generations]]
 
===In Pokémon Generations===
Professor Sycamore appeared in ''[[PG18|The Redemption]]'', in which he was seen onstage with [[Diantha]] and {{ga|Calem}} at the parade, celebrating the latter's achievement of becoming the new [[Kalos League]] {{pkmn|Champion}}.
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Professor Sycamore Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Professor Sycamore in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Professor Sycamore Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Professor Sycamore in Pokémon Adventures]]
Professor Sycamore debuts in the {{chap|X & Y}}. He is first seen messaging {{adv|Trevor}} via [[Holo Caster]] to inform him that the package of starter Pokémon he requested has been sent to Trevor's house. When Trevor arrives to take the three Pokémon, he is shocked to find the Legendary Pokémon {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}} have appeared and begin battling each other. The battle causes destruction and mass panic in Vaniville Town, but Trevor manages to record footage of the event on his Holo Caster before it gets damaged. Once the two Pokémon leave, Trevor decides to travel with his friends to find answers as to what happened while also wanting to meet up with the professor in Lumiose City.
Professor Sycamore debuts in the {{chap|X & Y}}. He is first seen messaging {{adv|Trevor}} via [[Holo Caster]] to inform him that the package of starter Pokémon he requested has been sent to Trevor's house. When Trevor arrives to take the three Pokémon, he is shocked to find the Legendary Pokémon [[Xerxer|Xerneas]] and {{p|Yveltal}} have appeared and begin battling each other. The battle causes destruction and mass panic in Vaniville Town, but Trevor manages to record footage of the event on his Holo Caster before it gets damaged. Once the two Pokémon leave, Trevor decides to travel with his friends to find answers as to what happened while also wanting to meet up with the professor in Lumiose City.


Sycamore debuts in person at his lab in Lumiose City, where he shows the footage Trevor recorded to Lysandre. Sycamore also gives a copy of the footage so that it may be used for further study.
Sycamore debuts in person at his lab in Lumiose City, where he shows the footage Trevor recorded to Lysandre. Sycamore also gives a copy of the footage so that it may be used for further study.
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Later, after Team Flare is defeated once and for all, Professor Sycamore, the Kalos Gym Leaders, [[Alexa]], [[Bonnie]], and [[Yvette]] congratulate X and his friends for their victory. Professor Sycamore proposes to have a party and parade as a celebration for their heroics, but Trevor declines, as he and his friends prefer to stick close to one another. Later, Sycamore talks to {{adv|Blue}} and [[Blaine]] about their involvement in the battle against Team Flare. Blue and Blaine reveal that after they witnessed Zygarde disintegrate into its Cells, they noticed a green figure from where it once stood. Sycamore reveals that similar creatures have been seen in the [[Alola]] region, and sends Sina and Dexio there to investigate. While Sina and Dexio are away, Sycamore has Trevor take their place as his assistant.
Later, after Team Flare is defeated once and for all, Professor Sycamore, the Kalos Gym Leaders, [[Alexa]], [[Bonnie]], and [[Yvette]] congratulate X and his friends for their victory. Professor Sycamore proposes to have a party and parade as a celebration for their heroics, but Trevor declines, as he and his friends prefer to stick close to one another. Later, Sycamore talks to {{adv|Blue}} and [[Blaine]] about their involvement in the battle against Team Flare. Blue and Blaine reveal that after they witnessed Zygarde disintegrate into its Cells, they noticed a green figure from where it once stood. Sycamore reveals that similar creatures have been seen in the [[Alola]] region, and sends Sina and Dexio there to investigate. While Sina and Dexio are away, Sycamore has Trevor take their place as his assistant.


===Pokémon===
====Pokémon====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Sycamore
|trainer=Professor Sycamore
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None of Squirtle's moves are known.}}
None of Squirtle's moves are known.}}


====Given away====
=====Given away=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Sycamore
|trainer=Professor Sycamore
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|epnum=PAXY01
|epnum=PAXY01
|epname=An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
|epname=An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
|desc=This {{p|Chespin}} was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to [[Trevor]] so that he could get {{adv|X}} out of his depression. Despite battling with him repeatedly, X refused to let it join his team. After using Chespin to battle Professor Sycamore, X decided to keep Chespin and named it Marisso.}}
|desc=This {{p|Chespin}} was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to {{adv|Trevor}} so that he could get {{adv|X}} out of his depression. Despite battling with him repeatedly, X refused to let it join his team. After using Chespin to battle Professor Sycamore, X decided to keep Chespin and named it Marisso.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=PAXY01
|epnum=PAXY01
|epname=An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
|epname=An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
|desc=This {{p|Fennekin}} was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to [[Trevor]] so that he could get {{adv|X}} out of his depression. Both it and its Pokédex were sent flying in the battle between {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. It was retrieved by [[Team Flare]] and taken by [[Malva]] to join her team.}}
|desc=This {{p|Fennekin}} was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to {{adv|Trevor}} so that he could get {{adv|X}} out of his depression. Both it and its Pokédex were sent flying in the battle between {{p|Xerneas}} and {{p|Yveltal}}. It was retrieved by [[Team Flare]] and taken by [[Malva]] to join her team.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=PAXY01
|epnum=PAXY01
|epname=An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
|epname=An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
|desc=This {{p|Froakie}} was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to [[Trevor]] so that he could get {{adv|X}} out of his depression. After battling with {{adv|Y}} repeatedly, it joined her team and was named Croaky.}}
|desc=This {{p|Froakie}} was one of the three Pokémon that Professor Sycamore gave to {{adv|Trevor}} so that he could get {{adv|X}} out of his depression. After battling with {{adv|Y}} repeatedly, it joined her team and was named Croaky.}}


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


====Used====
=====Used=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Sycamore
|trainer=Professor Sycamore
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|epnum=PAXY09
|epnum=PAXY09
|epname=Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change
|epname=Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change
|desc=The Professor was seen riding this {{p|Gogoat}} from the Gogoat Shuttle service when he and {{adv|X}} went to meet up with {{adv|Y}}, [[Shauna]], [[Trevor]], and [[Tierno]].
|desc=The Professor was seen riding this {{p|Gogoat}} from the Gogoat Shuttle service when he and {{adv|X}} went to meet up with {{adv|Y}}, {{adv|Shauna}}, {{adv|Trevor}}, and {{adv|Tierno}}.


None of Gogoat's moves are known.}}
None of Gogoat's moves are known.}}


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
[[File:Professor Sycamore PMXY.png|thumb|left|180px|Professor Sycamore in Pocket Monsters XY]]
[[File:Professor Sycamore PMXY.png|thumb|180px|Professor Sycamore in Pocket Monsters XY]]
Professor Sycamore has appeared in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters XY|Kosaku Anakubo}}.
Professor Sycamore has appeared in {{OBP|Pocket Monsters XY|Kosaku Anakubo}}.
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{{-}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
[[File:ProfessorSycamoreXY122.jpg|200px|thumb|Professor Sycamore]]
{{main|Professor Sycamore (XY 122)}}
{{main|Professor Sycamore (XY 122)}}
[[File:ProfessorSycamoreXY122.jpg|200px|thumb|Professor Sycamore]]
'''Professor Sycamore''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English XY Series (the Japanese XY Era). First released in the {{TCG|Collection X}} expansion, it later debuted in English in the {{TCG|XY}} expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration based on the [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork of the character. With the same effect as {{TCG ID|Black & White|Professor Juniper|101}} from the {{TCG|Black & White}} expansion, Professor Sycamore allows the player to discard their hand and draw seven cards from their deck.
'''Professor Sycamore''' was introduced as a {{TCG|Supporter card}} in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] during the English XY Series (the Japanese XY Era). First released in the {{TCG|Collection X}} expansion, it later debuted in English in the {{TCG|XY}} expansion, with both prints featuring an illustration based on the [[Ken Sugimori]] artwork of the character. With the same effect as {{TCG ID|Black & White|Professor Juniper|101}} from the {{TCG|Black & White}} expansion, Professor Sycamore allows the player to discard their hand and draw seven cards from their deck.
==Other appearances==
==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]===
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U|Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS]]===
Professor Sycamore appears as a trophy.
Professor Sycamore appears as a trophy.
====Trophy information====
====Trophy information====
''This charming professor is an eminent Pokémon researcher in the Kalos region. He's dedicated to solving the puzzles of Mega Evolution in Pokémon, but unlike some other busy researchers, he always makes time to keep his hair stylish and his clothes and work space tidy.''
''This charming professor is an eminent Pokémon researcher in the Kalos region. He's dedicated to solving the puzzles of Mega Evolution in Pokémon, but unlike some other busy researchers, he always makes time to keep his hair stylish and his clothes and work space tidy.''


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Sycamore is the only Professor to hand out [[starter Pokémon]] that {{DL|Starter Pokémon|Kanto|were not}} introduced in {{DL|Starter Pokémon|Kalos|his generation}} upon first meeting the player character.
* Sycamore is the only [[Pokémon Professor]] to hand out [[starter Pokémon]] that {{DL|Starter Pokémon|Kanto|were not}} introduced in {{DL|Starter Pokémon|Kalos|his generation}} upon first meeting the {{player}}.
* According to a male Scientist on the second floor of the lab in Lumiose City, Sycamore learned a lot from [[Professor Rowan]] in [[Sinnoh]] when he was young.
* According to a male {{tc|Scientist}} on the second floor of the lab in [[Lumiose City]], Sycamore learned a lot from [[Professor Rowan]] in [[Sinnoh]] when he was young.
* According to a woman in the [[Tower of Mastery]], Sycamore trained at the Tower of Mastery in his youth to learn about Mega Evolution. However, he left fairly quickly as he decided he didn't have what it takes.
* According to a woman in the [[Tower of Mastery]], Sycamore trained at the [[Tower of Mastery]] in his youth to learn about [[Mega Evolution]]. However, he left fairly quickly as he decided he didn't have what it takes.
* In the anime, Sycamore gives all three Kalos starters in reverse Pokédex order.
* In the {{pkmn|anime}}, Sycamore gives all three [[Kalos]] starter Pokémon in reverse [[Pokédex]] order.
* In the anime, Sycamore is the first Pokémon Professor to give all three starter Pokémon to Ash and his friends.
* In the anime, Sycamore is the first Pokémon Professor to give all three starter Pokémon to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}}.


==Names==
==Names==
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[[zh:布拉塔諾博士]]

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Professor Augustine Sycamore
プラターヌ博士 Dr. Platane
XY Professor Sycamore.png
Art from X and Y
Gender Male
Eye color Gray
Hair color Black
Hometown Lumiose City
Region Kalos
Trainer class Pokémon Professor
Generation VI
Games X and Y, Masters
Anime debut Lumiose City Pursuit!
English voice actor Jake Paque
Japanese voice actor Hiroshi Tsuchida

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

In the games

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pokémon

First battle



Second battle



Gives away

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

001Bulbasaur.png
Types:
Grass Poison
Ability:
Overgrow
Held item:
None.png None None.png
Bulbasaur/ Lv.10
Tackle
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
Leech Seed
Grass Status
Vine Whip
Grass Physical
004Charmander.png
Type:
Fire Unknown
Ability:
Blaze
Held item:
None.png None None.png
Charmander/ Lv.10
Scratch
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
Ember
Fire Special
Smokescreen
Normal Status
007Squirtle.png
Type:
Water Unknown
Ability:
Torrent
Held item:
None.png None None.png
Squirtle/ Lv.10
Tackle
Normal Physical
Tail Whip
Normal Status
Water Gun
Water Special
Withdraw
Water Status

Quotes

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Reason: Missing quotes and missing values for Pokédex. Missing the quotes from Dendemille Town.

Intro

"Welcome to the world of Pokémon!"
"I am Augustine Sycamore, the Kalos region's very own Pokémon Professor."
"This world of ours is widely inhabited by creatures known as Pokémon!"
"These mysterious creatures can be found in every corner of our world..."
"Some run across the plains, others fly through the skies, and others yet swim in deep oceans..."
"We live together with these Pokémon, lending our strength to one another to live and prosper."
"Let's get started with some quick questions... Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?"
  • Either choice
"And what do you look like?"
  • Any choice
"Oho, I see. Would you tell me your name?"
"So it's <player>, then? Did I get that right?"
Yes: "<player>... Très bien! What a fantastic name!"
No: Returns the player to the 'Your name?' screen.
"<player>! Your adventure begins now! You are about to enter the beautiful Kalos region!"
"Go and meet many Pokémon and people, and fill your life with rich experiences!"
"Now let's go visit the world of Pokémon!"

Lumiose City

"So, we finally meet!"
"Fantastic! You're here! Come this way, won't you?"
"Many thanks for coming all the way from Vaniville Town! I'm Professor Sycamore! It's a pleasure to finally meet you! How is your Pokémon journey going so far? Have you met many different Pokémon? Fantastic! Let me have a quick look at your Pokédex and see!"
Uses the line depending on how many Pokémon have been seen in the Central Kalos Pokédex.
"Well now, you DO have a certain je ne sais quoi! I have a good feeling about you! At first, I was thinking of choosing only one child from a town when I was deciding who to give a Pokémon to. In Vaniville Town, it was going to be the child of a Veteran Trainer I know. About then, I learned that the Rhyhorn racer Grace and her son/daughter were moving here. Here in the Kalos region, you're far away from everything you used to know... That really hit me right here... Then it hit me--I should give you a Pokémon and have you travel around Kalos!"
"Fantastic! Now, let's all have a Pokémon battle! Your opponent shall be me!"
  • Before battle
"Shall we start the battle?"
Yes: "Just so you know, I'm not that tough!"
No: "No problem at all! I'll wait! I'll wait as long as I must!"
  • Being defeated
"Ha ha! You're too much for me! You're really something, aren't you?"
  • After being defeated
"I think I've about figured it out!"
"<Player>! You are an interesting Pokémon Trainer indeed! It'd be fantastic if you took another Pokémon with you! Here! Pick one!"
"You picked Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle, then! I see. That's simply wonderful!"
  • If the player's party is full and the player declines to send a Pokémon to the PC
"Oh! So you don't want it right now? Come back and get your Pokémon once you've organized your PC Boxes."
  • If the player has or makes room in their party
"Would you like to give your Pokémon a nickname?"
Yes: "So, you've decided its nickname will be <nickname>?"
No: "Oh, I see. You're not going to give your Pokémon a nickname, then."
"Since you chose Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle, I'll give you this Mega Stone."
"Come now, you two. Pick your Pokémon."
"Well, I've got a feeling everyone else will show up soon."
"See. Wonderful! Everyone's all here! So now that we're all here, I'd like to say a few words. Be the best Trainer you can be! At the same time, remember to have fun traveling with your Pokémon! Also, I want to ask for your help in solving the Kalos region's biggest Pokémon mystery: the secret and potential of Mega Evolution, a new kind of Evolution that occurs in battle! That's why I gave you that Mega Stone just now. It's an important clue!"
"Trevor, my lad, if that's what "best Trainer" means to you, then I want you to go out there and complete that Pokédex!"
"If you're investigating Mega Evolution, why don't you check out Camphrier Town? That town has a lot of history--you might find a hint there! Now listen. If you visit many different places to complete the Pokédex, you will probably see Pokémon with many ways of living and meet people with many ways of thinking. First, accept the ways of living and thinking that sometimes conflict with your own. And think about what's really imporant--this will truly broaden your horizons."
  • If Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle was previously left with the professor
"Why hello! Nice to see you! Here's the <Pokémon> you chose! Take good care of it, OK?" (If accepted, afterwards he asks about giving it a nickname, the same as above. Whether accepted or not, he concludes with his last four lines above.)

Coumarine City

"Why hello, <player>!"
"Congratulations! I see you finally obtained everything you need for Mega Evolution! A Mega Stone for the Pokémon, a Mega Ring for the Trainer, and a strong bond with your Pokémon."
"It's only a hypothesis, but I think the bond between Pokémon and Trainer is the key to this new Evolution. But what is this bond, exactly? And why are there examples of Mega Evolution only in the Kalos region? There's still so much we don't know..."
"Oh! What an excellent point! Indeed! The more you know, the more there is to research! The excitement never ends, does it?"
"Oh, that's right! I came here to give you this!"
"Use the HM Fly to pop right over to Pokémon Centers of places you've already visited! Well then, <player>..."
"Diantha, I hope to see you both again soon!"

Lumiose City (Lysandre Café)

"Over here!"
"I was just having a conversation with Lysandre about Mega Evolution."
"Actually, Lysandre himself is of royal ancestry... He truly is a chosen one."
"By the way, <player>... Do you know where the Holo Caster is made?"
Yes: "That's right! They're made in Lysandre's lab."
No: "Oh really? Well, they just happen to be made in Lysandre's lab."
"Lysandre is a great man. He supports Trainers and Pokémon research with some of the profit from the Holo Caster."
"What a passionate person. He's just like a blazing flame. Perhaps his pride in his lineage is what makes him burn so intensely."
"That being said, what Lysandre says is only one way to looking at things... It's not necessarily the truth. <player>! What's truly important is the time you spend together with others! Treasure these moments spent traveling the Kalos region with your Pokémon!"

Couriway Town

"Hello..."
"I have to apologize to you about Lysandre... I'm very sorry for the trouble he caused..."
"And I'd also like to thank you! I'm sincerely grateful for what you did for all of the Pokémon and people of this world. And by stopping Team Flare, you also saved Lysandre. I always knew that he desired a beautiful world..."
"And maybe someday the population of people and Pokémon will actually increase to where resources become very scarce. If someone acts out of greed in such a world, surely some will go without. If all living things keep acting that way, there will be nothing left at all in the end. Why, there won't even be anything left to steal, will there?"
"But what I really wanted was for him to put his ego aside and lead everything to greater heights. I never had this discussion with him, though. So I'm partially responsible for this."
  • Before battle
"Well, enough of that. <player>! I want you and your Pokémon to take everything you learned from your journey and hit me with your very best shot!"
  • Being defeated
"You are really something! You and your Pokémon have developed strong bonds by spending time together and by caring about one another. That's why you and your Pokémon are so strong."
  • After being defeated
"The strength you've found is simply marvelous! And... You truly love and trust your Pokémon! <player>! A treasure of mine is hidden in this town! If you'd like, try to find it. Well, I'll be off then! I have many preparations I must attend to! I have a little surprise planned for all of you to thank you for fighting Team Flare and saving Kalos!"

Parade at Lumiose City (after entering Hall of Fame)

"What an amazing turnout! All of these people are here to celebrate your achievements. I'd like to present you with the Honor of Kalos for the bravery you showed battling Team Flare! I'm so proud of you all! On behalf of the entire Kalos region, I'd like to say... Thank you!"
"His Pokémon was waiting all this time... Waiting for him to return to the man he was. The man who loved Pokémon with all his heart."

Lumiose Station (post-game)

"How did you like your parade, <player>? So the reason I asked you to come here is... I wanted to give you a pass to Kiloude City!"
"Doesn't ring any bells? Kiloude City is a city in the southern part of the Kalos region. And it's the perfect place for Trainers looking to sharpen their skills! So here's your pass for the super high-speed rail to Kiloude City!"
"Use it to ride the TMV super high-speed rail! Take your pass to that scanner over there. It's an orange machine. Have the machine scan your pass to board the train. Have a fantastic time!"

Anistar City (after defeating Calem/Serena in Kiloude City post-game)

"Why, hello, <player>!"
"Running around all over Kalos is actially rather tiring, is it not?"
"Oh yeah, I'm the one making you do that, aren't I?"
"Terribly sorry about that!"
"Well, Calem/Serena may have already told you, but I found a way to power up the Mega Ring!"
"Before we get to that, however..."
"Let's talk about Mega Stones briefly."
"My theory is that they're special stones irradiated by the light--the energy of the Legendary Pokemon YveltalY/XerneasX--fired from the ultimate weapon 3,000 years ago."
"And that's what I think they are."
"It's even possible that stones like Fire Stones were what turned into these Mega Stones."
"So, what's the Mega Ring you are holding?"
"That mysterious stone transforms feelings felt towards Pokemon into some kind of wavelength."
"The Mega Ring works in a similar way to how this object over here works."
"It's an object that changes sunlight into a mysterious light."
"For one hour starting at 8 pm, this sundial starts emitting light."
"This mysterious object has towered over the city here for over 3,000 years."
"It's relationship to the Mega Ring isn't understood at all yet."
"Now, let's get down to the heart of the matter!"
"<player>! Try touching the sundial!"
  • After touching
"You were exposed to the Legendary Pokemon's energy in Team Flare's secret HQ."
"And the Mega Ring has absorbed the power of the sundial."
"These two powers have combined to upgrade your Mega Ring."
"Now, it will react to underground Mega Stones, but only when the sundial is emitting light."
"I'm sure these stones hide in every corner of Kalos! Use this power to find them!"

Pokédex evaluation

  • Before evaluating the player's Pokédex in person:
"Well now, let's have a look at your Pokédex!"
  • After evaluating the player's Pokédex in person:
"Your Pokédex must be jam-packed with all the memories of your journey... I hope you treasure it always!"
  • After evaluating one of the Kalos Pokédexes via a PC after all three have been finished or National Pokédex when it has been finished:
"You're encountering Pokémon at a really good clip, aren't you?"
"I have something for you, so stop by the lab when you have a moment!"
  • After evaluating one of the Kalos Pokédexes in person after all three have been finished:
"You're encountering Pokémon at a really good clip, aren't you?"
"I want to give you this to help you reach your goal!"
"So, if you're holding an Oval Charm, Eggs are discovered at the Pokémon Day Care more easily than normal."
  • After evaluating the National Pokédex in person after it has been finished:
"You're encountering Pokémon at a really good clip, aren't you?"
"I want to give you this to help you reach your goal!"
"Holding a Shiny Charm will improve your chances of finding a Shiny Pokémon!"
  • If the National Pokédex has already been completed and evaluated:
"Congratulations! You completed the Pokédex!"
Central Kalos Pokédex
  • When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
"Hmm... So you've seen <number> kinds of Pokémon in Central Kalos, then."
  • 0-19 Pokémon:
"You have to get yourself in that tall grass if you're going to find any Pokémon!"
  • 20-39 Pokémon:
"Oh ho! The pages are getting filled in. It's starting to look good!"
  • 40-59 Pokémon:
"Some Pokémon can be hard to find, but keep on searching in the tall grass!"
  • 66-89 Pokémon:
"Battling against other Trainers is another good way to fill up your Pokédex!"
  • 90-108 Pokémon:
"Some Pokémon only appear in certain places! Keep an eye out!"
  • 115-126 Pokémon:
"Why hello! Find any Pokémon that you've taken a particular shine to yet?"
  • 130-151 Pokémon (if at least one Pokémon other than Diancie and Hoopa has not been seen):
"Just a little bit more, and you'll have found every kind of Pokémon in the Central Kalos area!"
  • 150-152 Pokémon (if all Pokémon other than Diancie and Hoopa have been seen; first time only):
"Congratulations! You've encountered every kind of Pokémon in the Central Kalos area!"

If the player has already obtained the evaluation for the completed Pokédex once, subsequent evaluations skip the sentence stating the number of seen Pokémon altogether and simply say:

"Incredible! You've already completed the Central Kalos Pokédex!"
Coastal Kalos Pokédex
  • When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
"Oh ho! You've seen <number> kinds of Pokémon in Coastal Kalos."
  • 0-19 Pokémon:
"A new Pokédex means new Pokémon! How exciting!"
  • 20-39 Pokémon:
"I've heard that there are Trainers out there who have some truly rare Pokémon with them!"
  • 48-59 Pokémon:
"Some Pokémon can be found only by fishing. Aren't Pokémon fascinating?"
  • 60-87 Pokémon:
"Some Pokémon can only be seen inside caves!"
  • 97-107 Pokémon:
"Some Pokémon Abilities make it easier for you to encounter wild Pokémon!"
  • 114-129 Pokémon:
"You should try using Surf to explore new areas and find the Pokémon that live there!"
"Just a little bit more, and you'll have found every kind of Pokémon in the Coastal Kalos area!"
  • 150-153 Pokémon (if all Pokémon other than Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres have been seen; first time only):
"Congratulations! You've encountered every kind of Pokémon in the Coastal Kalos area!"

If the player has already obtained the evaluation for the completed Pokédex once, subsequent evaluations skip the sentence stating the number of seen Pokémon altogether and simply say:

"Incredible! You've already completed the Coastal Kalos Pokédex!"
Mountain Kalos Pokédex
  • When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
"I see! You've seen <number> kinds of Pokémon in Mountain Kalos. "
  • 0-19 Pokémon:
"The third Pokédex of the Kalos region! I wonder what kinds of Pokémon you'll find!"
  • 20-39 Pokémon:
"It's so interesting to look at the differences between the Pokémon that live in each area!"
  • 40-45 Pokémon:
"I'll bet the Pokémon you can find in the mountains and caves are tough and rugged!"
  • 60-87 Pokémon:
"There are still many Pokémon awaiting you in locations you've yet to visit!"
  • 90-99 Pokémon:
"It's fascinating to learn how certain Pokémon evolve!"
  • 111-129 Pokémon:
"Isn't it great to learn about all of the different Pokémon that are out there?"
"Just a little bit more, and you'll have found every kind of Pokémon in the Mountain Kalos area!"
Congratulations! You've encountered every kind of Pokémon in the Mountain Kalos area!"

If the player has already obtained the evaluation for the completed Pokédex once, subsequent evaluations skip the sentence stating the number of seen Pokémon altogether and simply say:

"Incredible! You've already completed the Mountain Kalos Pokédex!"
National Pokédex

Note: This Pokédex only counts caught Pokémon towards the evaluation.

  • When talking to Sycamore to get the Pokédex evaluated:
"You've caught a total of <number> kinds of Pokémon! Fantastic! And you caught <number> of those Pokémon species in the Kalos region!"
  • 0-38 Pokémon:
"Keep traveling through the Kalos region, and you might find even more new encounters!"
  • 88-148 Pokémon:
"I hear there are more than 700 kinds of Pokémon to be found in the National Pokédex!"
  • 157-?? Pokémon:
"Now remember--the trick to catching a Pokémon is to lower its HP before using a Poké Ball!"
  • ??-?? Pokémon:
"Rumor has it that some Pokémon can only be encountered by hatching Eggs!"
  • 258-299 Pokémon:
"You won't be able to find all of the underwater Pokémon by fishing in just one spot!"
  • 300-349 Pokémon:
"The Sticky Hold and Suction Cups Abilities make Pokémon easier to reel in when fishing."
  • 350-399 Pokémon:
"Pokémon with the Magnet Pull Ability can help you encounter Steel-type Pokémon more easily!"
  • 400-449 Pokémon:
"Pokémon with the Static Ability can help you encounter Electric-type Pokémon more easily!"
  • 450-499 Pokémon:
"Some Pokémon only evolve by becoming friendly with their Trainer!"
  • 500-523 Pokémon:
"Wow! You've caught 500 kinds of Pokémon! You sure are an amazing Trainer!"
  • 547-559 Pokémon:
"Some Pokémon can only evolve at certain times of day or in certain places!"
  • 560-589 Pokémon:
"There are some moves that leave Pokémon with just a tiny bit of HP left!"
  • 590-614 Pokémon:
"Some Pokémon have Abilities that prevent wild Pokémon from fleeing!"
  • 615-634 Pokémon:
"Wow, 600! Pokémon sure do live in all kinds of places!"
  • 635-654 Pokémon:
"You're a Pokémon-catching pro, you know that? My jaw drops at your incredible skills!"
  • 655-674 Pokémon:
"Trading Pokémon with friends is another great way to fill up your Pokédex!"
  • 675-689 Pokémon:
"If you have access, it might be a good idea to use the GTS, too!"
  • 690-699 Pokémon:
"Almost 700... Just a little bit more! Keep it up!"
  • 700-717 Pokémon (with at least one non-event Pokémon not caught):
"This is it! We're in the final countdown for your momentous completion of the National Pokédex!"
  • 706-718 Pokémon (first time, with all non-event Pokémon caught):
"Congratulations!"
"This is such an emotional moment! I'm so lucky to have met you! This Pokédex could not have been completed without the sweat and hard work you put in as a Pokémon Trainer... It's a one-of-a-kind treasure chest packed full of your dreams!"

If the player has already obtained the evaluation for the completed Pokédex once, subsequent evaluations skip the sentence stating the number of caught Pokémon altogether and simply say:

"Incredible! You've already completed the National Pokédex!"

Items given

Item Location Games
Venusaurite Venusaurite Lumiose City; if Bulbasaur was chosen  X  Y 
Charizardite X Charizardite X Lumiose City; if Charmander was chosen  X 
Charizardite Y Charizardite Y Lumiose City; if Charmander was chosen  Y 
Blastoisinite Blastoisinite Lumiose City; if Squirtle was chosen  X  Y 
HM Flying VI HM02 (Fly) Coumarine City; Seaside Station  X  Y 
Honor of Kalos Honor of Kalos Lumiose City; after entering the Hall of Fame  X  Y 
TMV Pass TMV Pass Lumiose City; after entering the Hall of Fame  X  Y 
Oval Charm Oval Charm Lumiose City; after completing the Kalos Pokédexes  X  Y 
Shiny Charm Shiny Charm Lumiose City; after completing the National Pokédex  X  Y 

Artwork

Professor Sycamore XY.png
Official artwork from the
XY series

Sprites

Professor Sycamore OD.png VSSycamore.png XY Sycamore Icon.png
Overworld model from
X and Y
VS model from
X and Y
Icon on the PSS from
X and Y

In the anime

In the main series

Professor Sycamore in the anime
Main article: Professor Sycamore (anime)

Professor Sycamore is a recurring character who appeared in the XY series, debuting in Lumiose City Pursuit!.

In Pokémon Generations

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

In the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Professor Sycamore (left) in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer

Professor Sycamore briefly appeared in the Pokémon Masters Animated Trailer as part of a team with Professors Oak and Kukui.

In the manga

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

Professor Sycamore in Pokémon Adventures

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pokémon

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

None of Bulbasaur's moves are known.

Debut They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping
Professor Sycamore's Squirtle
Squirtle
Squirtle is one the Pokémon that hangs around Professor Sycamore's lab. It was first seen alongside the other Kanto starters watching the footage of the battle between Xerneas and Yveltal. Later, it watched the battle between Charmander and X's Marisso. When Charmander did damage to Marisso, Squirtle began clapping, embarrassing Charmander. It later accompanied Sycamore to the Sundial at Anistar City.

None of Squirtle's moves are known.

Debut They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping
Given away
Professor Sycamore's Chespin
Chespin
Main article: Marisso

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

Debut An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
Professor Sycamore's Fennekin
Fennekin
Main article: Malva's Fennekin

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

Debut An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
Professor Sycamore's Froakie
Froakie
Main article: Croaky

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

Debut An X-cuse to Come Out and Play
Professor Sycamore's Charmander
Charmander
Main article: Salamè

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

Debut They Have a Flare for a Li'l Kanga-Napping
Used
Professor Sycamore's Gogoat
Gogoat
The Professor was seen riding this Gogoat from the Gogoat Shuttle service when he and X went to meet up with Y, Shauna, Trevor, and Tierno.

None of Gogoat's moves are known.

Debut Chespin Sows the Seeds of Change

In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga

Professor Sycamore in Pocket Monsters XY

Professor Sycamore has appeared in Pocket Monsters XY.


In the TCG

Professor Sycamore
Main article: Professor Sycamore (XY 122)

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

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

Professor Sycamore appears as a trophy.

Trophy information

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

Trivia

Names

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


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NormanRoxanneBrawlyWattson
PMDP DiaKazuki
Professor RowanMarsLookerCharon
Dai FugōOkane Daisukī
RoarkAaron
PMBW BlackBiancaCheren
Professor JuniperNCedric JuniperGhetsis
CilanChiliCressLenoraBurghElesaClaySkylaShauntalMarshalGrimsleyCaitlinAlder
PMXY ShaunaProfessor SycamoreSerena
PMSM HalaLillie


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