Pokémon Labs are the places where Pokémon Professors (Oak, Elm, Birch, Rowan, or Juniper) give the Trainer a Starter Pokémon in the beginning.

Professor Oak is featured in Pokémon Red, Green, Blue and their remakes, FireRed And LeafGreen. In these games, Oak either gives the Trainer a Bulbasaur, a Charmander or a Squirtle, but in Pokémon Yellow he gives the Trainer a Pikachu.

Professor Elm is featured in Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal and their remakes, HeartGold And SoulSilver. In these games, Elm either gives a Chikorita, a Cyndaquill or a Totodile to the Trainer. This Pokémon lab is in New Bark Town.

Professor Birch is featured in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. In these games, Birch either gives the Trainer a Treecko, a Torchic or a Mudkip.

Professor Rowan is featured in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum. In these games, Rowan either gives the Trainer a Turtwig, a Chimchar, or a Piplup.

Professor Juniper is featured in Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 And White 2. In these games, Juniper either gives the Trainer a Snivy, a Tepig or an Oshawott.

Each Generation has three different starter Pokémon, all of whom are Grass, Fire or Water-type Pokémon.