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Professors are the people in the anime and games who give trainers their starter pokemon. At this point in time Professor Oak is the most famous Professor. So far, all of the well-known professors are named after a plant: Oak, Elm, Ivy, Birch, Rowan, and Juniper.
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A '''Pokémon Professor''' (Japanese: '''ポケモン博士''' ''Pokémon Expert'') is a veritable expert on the Pokémon World. They are notable for giving rookie Trainers their Starter Pokémon. Coincidentally, all of the Professors from the main-stream Pokémon series are named after a plant: Oak, Elm, Ivy, Birch, Rowan, Juniper, and Sycamore. The Professors are also responsible for the distribution of the [[Pokédex]].
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==List of Pokémon Professors==
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*[[Professor Oak|Professor Samuel Oak]], who heralds from the [[Kanto]] region. His specialty is the study of the relationships between people and Pokémon.
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*[[Professor Elm]], who heralds from the [[Johto]] region. His specialty is the study of breeding patterns and interactions between Pokémon.
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*[[Professor Birch]], who heralds from the [[Hoenn]] region. His specialty is the study of Pokémon habitats in correlation with human existences.
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*[[Professor Rowan]], who heralds from the [[Sinnoh]] region. His specialty is the study of Pokémon evolutionary patterns.
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*[[Professor Juniper|Professor Aurea Juniper]], who heralds from the [[Unova]] region. Her specialty is the study of Pokémon origins in relation to mythology.
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*[[Cedric Juniper]], a former Pokémon Professor and father of [[Professor Juniper]].
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*[[Professor Sycamore|Professor Augustine Sycamore]], who heralds from the [[Kalos]] region. His specialty is the study of the new type of evolution: "[[Mega evolution]]".
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==Anime Only==
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In the series' extensive medium, there are a variety of Pokémon Professors, many of which stem from the Pokémon anime. This is a comprehensive list of such professors, whose role is limited to being in the anime only.
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*[[Professor Fuji]] created the genetic clone of [[Mewtwo]] on [[New Island]].
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*[[Professor Lund]], the foremost expert in terms of [[Deoxys]].
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*[[Dr. Akihabara]], credited with creating the [[Pokémon Transfer System]] and discovering the cyber-species of [[Porygon]].
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*[[Professor Ivy|Professor Felina Ivy]] is the professor in the [[Orange Islands]].
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==Manga-Exclusive==
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Conversely, there are also Pokémon Professors whose role is limited to being featured in manga-related material. Such persons will be listed here.
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*[[Yanase Berlitz|Professor Yanase Berlitz]], whose research revolved around methods to control [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Is also the mother of Platinum Berlitz, a Pokédex Holder and heir to the Berlitz Family throne. (''Pokémon Adventures series only'')
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*[[Professor Berlitz]] is an associate and assistant to [[Professor Rowan]]. (''Pokémon Adventures series only'')
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==Trivia==
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*Although most Pokémon Professors are named after trees (For example, ''Oak'', ''Elm'', ''Birch'', etc.), the Pokémon Professors in games outside of main-stream versions do not follow this pattern.
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*Professor Juniper is the only female main-stream professor.
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*Professor Sycamore is the only Professor that can be battled in game legitamately and the only one that gives out starter Pokemon from a different region.
 
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Revision as of 22:17, 9 April 2015

A Pokémon Professor (Japanese: ポケモン博士 Pokémon Expert) is a veritable expert on the Pokémon World. They are notable for giving rookie Trainers their Starter Pokémon. Coincidentally, all of the Professors from the main-stream Pokémon series are named after a plant: Oak, Elm, Ivy, Birch, Rowan, Juniper, and Sycamore. The Professors are also responsible for the distribution of the Pokédex.

List of Pokémon Professors

Anime Only

In the series' extensive medium, there are a variety of Pokémon Professors, many of which stem from the Pokémon anime. This is a comprehensive list of such professors, whose role is limited to being in the anime only.

Manga-Exclusive

Conversely, there are also Pokémon Professors whose role is limited to being featured in manga-related material. Such persons will be listed here.

  • Professor Yanase Berlitz, whose research revolved around methods to control Legendary Pokémon. Is also the mother of Platinum Berlitz, a Pokédex Holder and heir to the Berlitz Family throne. (Pokémon Adventures series only)
  • Professor Berlitz is an associate and assistant to Professor Rowan. (Pokémon Adventures series only)

Trivia

  • Although most Pokémon Professors are named after trees (For example, Oak, Elm, Birch, etc.), the Pokémon Professors in games outside of main-stream versions do not follow this pattern.
  • Professor Juniper is the only female main-stream professor.
  • Professor Sycamore is the only Professor that can be battled in game legitamately and the only one that gives out starter Pokemon from a different region.