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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, and Juniper. The Professors are also responsible for the distribution of the [[Pokédex]].
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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]].
   
 
==List of Pokémon Professors==
 
==List of Pokémon Professors==
*[[Professor Oak|Professor Samuel Oak]], whom heralds from the [[Kanto]] region. His specialty is the study of the relationships between people and Pokémon.
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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.
*[[Professor Elm]], whom heralds from the [[Johto]] region. His specialty is the study of breeding patterns and interactions between 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.
*[[Professor Birch]], whom heralds from the [[Hoenn]] region. His specialty is the study of Pokémon habitats in correlation with human existences.
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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.
*[[Professor Rowan]], whom heralds from the [[Sinnoh]] region. His specialty is the study of Pokémon evolutionary patterns.
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*[[Professor Rowan]], who heralds from the [[Sinnoh]] region. His specialty is the study of Pokémon evolutionary patterns.
*[[Professor Juniper|Professor Aurea Juniper]], whom heralds from the [[Unova]] region. Her specialty is the study of Pokémon origins in relation to mythology.
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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.
 
*[[Cedric Juniper]], a former Pokémon Professor and father of [[Professor Juniper]].
 
*[[Cedric Juniper]], a former Pokémon Professor and father of [[Professor Juniper]].
*[[Professor Sycamore]], whom heralds from the [[Kalos]] region.
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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]]".
   
 
==Anime Only==
 
==Anime Only==
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*[[Professor Fuji]] created the genetic clone of [[Mewtwo]] on [[New Island]].
 
*[[Professor Fuji]] created the genetic clone of [[Mewtwo]] on [[New Island]].
*Professor Lund, the foremost expert in terms of [[Deoxys]].
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*[[Professor Lund]], the foremost expert in terms of [[Deoxys]].
*Dr. Akihabara, credited with creating the [[Pokémon Transfer System]] and discovering the cyber-species of [[Porygon]].
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*[[Dr. Akihabara]], credited with creating the [[Pokémon Transfer System]] and discovering the cyber-species of [[Porygon]].
 
*[[Professor Ivy|Professor Felina Ivy]] is the professor in the [[Orange Islands]].
 
*[[Professor Ivy|Professor Felina Ivy]] is the professor in the [[Orange Islands]].
   
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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.
 
Conversely, there are also Pokémon Professors whose role is limited to being featured in manga-related material. Such persons will be listed here.
   
*[[Yanase Berlitz|Professor Yanase Berlitz]], whose research revolved around methods to control [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Is also the mother of [[Platinum (Adventures)|Platinum Berlitz]], a Pokédex Holder and heir to the Berlitz Family throne. (''Pokémon Adventures series only'')
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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'')
*Professor Berlitz is an associate and assistant to [[Professor Rowan]]. (''Pokémon Adventures series only'')
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*[[Professor Berlitz]] is an associate and assistant to [[Professor Rowan]]. (''Pokémon Adventures series only'')
   
 
==Trivia==
 
==Trivia==
*Although most Pokémon Professors are named after trees (For example, ''Oak'', ''Elm'', ''Birch'', etc.) but the Pokémon Professors in games outside of main-stream versions do not follow this pattern.
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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.
 
*Professor Juniper is the only female main-stream professor.
 
*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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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.