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Professor Samuel Oak
オーキド・ユキナリ博士 Dr. Yukinari Ohkido
Lets Go Pikachu Eevee Professor Oak.png
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,
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)
Animated 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 Pokémon 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 ParkDPPt/Ramanas ParkBDSP, 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

Spr 1b 001.png
Types:
Grass Poison
Bulbasaur Lv.5
Tackle
Normal
Growl
Normal
  --  
   
  --  
   
Spr 1b 004.png
Type:
Fire Unknown
Charmander Lv.5
Scratch
Normal
Growl
Normal
  --  
   
  --  
   
Spr 1b 007.png
Type:
Water Unknown
Squirtle Lv.5
Tackle
Normal
Tail Whip
Normal
  --  
   
  --  
   

Pokémon Yellow

Main article: Pikachu (Yellow)

Professor Oak catches this Pikachu while stopping the player from beginning their journey without any Pokémon. He later decides to give it to them.

Spr 1y 025.png
Type:
Electric Unknown
Pikachu Lv.5
ThunderShock
Electric
Growl
Normal
  --  
   
  --  
   

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

Spr 1y 133.png
Type:
Normal Unknown
Eevee Lv.5
Tackle
Normal
Tail Whip
Normal
  --  
   
  --  
   

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Spr 3f 001.png
Types:
Grass Poison
Ability:
Overgrow
Held item:
None
Bulbasaur/ Lv.5
Tackle
Normal
Growl
Normal
  --  
   
  --  
   
Spr 3f 004.png
Type:
Fire Unknown
Ability:
Blaze
Held item:
None
Charmander/ Lv.5
Scratch
Normal
Growl
Normal
  --  
   
  --  
   
Spr 3f 007.png
Type:
Water Unknown
Ability:
Torrent
Held item:
None
Squirtle/ Lv.5
Tackle
Normal
Tail Whip
Normal
  --  
   
  --  
   

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

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

Spr 4h 001.png
Types:
Grass Poison
Ability:
Overgrow
Held item:
None
Bulbasaur/ Lv.5
Tackle
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
  --  
   
  --  
   
Spr 4h 004.png
Type:
Fire Unknown
Ability:
Blaze
Held item:
None
Charmander/ Lv.5
Scratch
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
  --  
   
  --  
   
Spr 4h 007.png
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!

0025Pikachu-Partner.png
Type:
Electric Unknown
Pikachu/ Lv.5
Thunder Shock
Electric Special
Growl
Normal Status
Tail Whip
Normal Status
  --  
   
0133Eevee-Partner.png
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 animated series at the time.

Pokémon Channel

Professor Oak in 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 and Nidorino 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.

Dex Trainer NDex Pokémon Type Weakness Role EX role Base potential Availability
#082 VSOak Masters.png Professor Oak #0151 MastersIcon0151.png Mew
Psychic
PsychicIC Masters.png
Bug
BugIC Masters.png
Masters Tech.png ★★★☆☆☆EX Log-in from February 14 to March 16, 2020
and from August 28, 2020 indefinitely
#082 VSOak Masters.png Professor Oak #0033 MastersIcon0033.png Nidorino
Poison
PoisonIC Masters.png
Psychic
PsychicIC Masters.png
Masters Support.png Masters Sprint.png ★★★★★☆EX Sync Pair-Up Event

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket

Main article: Professor's Research (Promo-A 7)

Professor Oak makes an appearance on the Professor's Research card in Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket.

Gallery

Artwork

Red Green Prof Oak.png Gold Silver Professor Oak.png FireRed LeafGreen Professor Oak.png Professor Oak PO.png Professor Oak LGPE concept art.jpg
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
Concept art from
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!

Sprites and models

In the core series

Spr RG Oak.png Spr Y Oak.png Spr GS SW97 Oak.png Spr GS Oak.png FRLG Professor Oak Portrait.png Spr FRLG Oak.png Spr FRLG Oak Beta.png Spr HGSS Oak.png Oak PE OD.png Professor Oak BDSP OD.png
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
Oak I OD.png Y Oak Back.png Oak II OD.png Oak III OD.png Oak OD.png
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

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Oak Stadium.png Oak Snap.png Hey You Pikachu Oak.png Channel Oak.png Channel Oak alt.png Puzzle Challenge Oak.png TCG1 A39 Professor Oak.png TCG2 A54 Professor Oak.png Oak Ra OD.png
Portrait from
Stadium and Stadium 2
Menu sprite from
Snap
Dialogue sprite from
Hey You, Pikachu!
Dialogue sprites from
Channel
Menu sprite from
Puzzle Challenge
Professor Oak sprite
from the Trading Card Game
Professor Oak sprite
from Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!
Unused overworld sprite from Ranger

Other images

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

Quotes

Main article: Professor Oak/Quotes

In animation

Pokémon the Series

Main article: Professor Oak (anime)

Professor Oak appeared semi-regularly from the original series until Pokémon Journeys: The Series, giving Ash Ketchum useful information for his journey and taking care of the Pokémon he had left at his laboratory.

Pokémon Origins

Professor Oak in Pokémon Origins

Professor Oak appeared as a major character in the Pokémon Origins miniseries, where he served 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's Eevee
Debut File 1: Red

Professor Oak sent out his Eevee during his introduction of the Pokémon world.

None of Eevee's moves are known.

Gives to new Trainers
Oak Bulbasaur PO.png
Bulbasaur
Oak Squirtle PO.png
Squirtle
Oak Charmander PO.png
Charmander
Gave away to new Trainers
Red Charmander PO.png
Red's Charmander
Blue Squirtle PO.png
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!.

Pokémon Evolutions

Professor Oak in 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
Kanto first partners Evolutions.png
Bulbasaur
Kanto first partners Evolutions.png
Squirtle
Kanto first partners Evolutions.png
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 animated series, 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

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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's Bulbasaur
Professor Oak's Venusaur
Debut Pallet Town

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.

Gives to new Trainers
Oak Bulbasaur Zensho.png
Bulbasaur
Oak Charmander Zensho.png
Charmander
Oak Squirtle Zensho.png
Squirtle


Given away
Charmander
Satoshi's Charmander
Debut Pallet Town
Main article: Satoshi's Charmander (Zensho)

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.

Squirtle
Shigeru's Squirtle
Debut Pallet Town

Shigeru chose Squirtle as it had the type-advantage against Satoshi's Charmander.

Squirtle's only known move is Water Gun.

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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:

Professor Oaks Research.png Professor Oaks Visit.png
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 Uncommon 88/102 Expansion Pack Uncommon  
Base Set 2 Uncommon 116/130      
Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck   024/034 Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck   026/032
Professor Oak's Research T [Su] Expedition Base Set Uncommon 149/165 Base Expansion Pack Uncommon 053/128
EX FireRed & LeafGreen Uncommon 98/112 Flight of Legends Uncommon 078/082
      Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random
Constructed Starter Decks
  051/052
      Side Deck   007/012
      Mew Quarter Deck    
EX Dragon Frontiers Uncommon 80/101 Imprison! Gardevoir ex Constructed Standard Deck   016/024
Professor Oak's Visit Su Secret Wonders Uncommon 122/132 Dialga LV.X Constructed Standard Deck    
      Palkia LV.X Constructed Standard Deck    
      Unnumbered Promotional cards    
      Magmortar Half Deck    
      Electivire Half Deck    
Arceus Uncommon 90/99 Advent of Arceus Uncommon 087/090
Professor Oak's New Theory Su HeartGold & SoulSilver Uncommon 101/123 HeartGold Collection Uncommon 068/070
      Steelix Constructed Standard Deck   015/019
      Tyranitar Constructed Standard Deck   015/019
Call of Legends Uncommon 83/95      
Professor Oak's Hint Su Evolutions Uncommon 84/108 Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary U 084/087
Professor Oak's Setup Su Cosmic Eclipse Uncommon 201/236 Remix Bout U 056/064
Cosmic Eclipse Rare Ultra 233/236 Remix Bout SR 072/064
Professor's Research Professor Oak Su Celebrations Rare Holo 023/025 25th Anniversary Collection   003/028
Celebrations Rare Ultra 024/025 25th Anniversary Collection SR 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 Rare 73/102 Expansion Pack Rare  
Base Set 2 Rare 102/130      
Celebrations Rare Classic 73/102 Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition   004/025
Imposter Oak's Revenge T Team Rocket Uncommon 76/82 Rocket Gang Uncommon  
Impostor Professor Oak's Invention T Neo Destiny Rare 94/105 Darkness, and to Light... Rare  
 


Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

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

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
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
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


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