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Pokémon Professors (ポケモン博士 Pokémon Experts) are the veritable experts on the Pokémon World. They are notable for giving rookie Trainers their Starter Pokemon. 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, an indispensable tool for Trainers wishing to complete the National Pokédex.

List of Pokémon Professors

  • Professor Samuel Oak, whom 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.
  • Professor Birch, whom 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.
  • Professor Juniper, whom heralds from the Unova region. Her specialty is the study of Pokémon origins in relation to mythology.
  • Professor Hastings, whom heralds from the Fiore, Almia and Oblivia regions. His specialty is the study of connecting with Pokémon on a greater friendship level. To this extent, he created the Capture Styler, an indispensable tool used by Pokémon Rangers. (Pokémon Ranger series only)
  • Cedric Juniper, a former Pokémon Professor and father of Professor Juniper.

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.

  • Professor. Fuji created the genetic clone of Mewtwo on New Island.
  • Professor Lund, the foremost expert in terms of Deoxys.
  • Dr. Akihabara, credited with creating the Pokemon Transfer System and discovering the cyber-species of Porygon.

Manga Only

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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