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Professor Samuel Oak オーキド・ユキナリ博士 Dr. Yukinari Ohkido
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)
Anime 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 Park^DPPt/Ramanas Park^BDSP, 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

Types:
Grass	Poison

Bulbasaur Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

Type:
Fire	Unknown

Charmander Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

Type:
Water	Unknown

Squirtle Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

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.

Type:
Electric	Unknown

Pikachu Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

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.

Type:
Normal	Unknown

Eevee Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Types:
Grass	Poison

Ability:

Overgrow

Held item:

None

Bulbasaur♂/♀ Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

Type:
Fire	Unknown

Ability:

Blaze

Held item:

None

Charmander♂/♀ Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

Type:
Water	Unknown

Ability:

Torrent

Held item:

None

Squirtle♂/♀ Lv.5

	--
	--

	--
	--

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

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

Types:
Grass	Poison

Ability:

Overgrow

Held item:

None

Bulbasaur♂/♀ Lv.5

Tackle
Normal	Physical

Growl
Normal	Status

	--
	--

	--
	--

Type:
Fire	Unknown

Ability:

Blaze

Held item:

None

Charmander♂/♀ Lv.5

Scratch
Normal	Physical

Growl
Normal	Status

	--
	--

	--
	--

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!

Type:
Electric	Unknown

Pikachu♂/♀ Lv.5

Thunder Shock
Electric	Special

Growl
Normal	Status

Tail Whip
Normal	Status

	--
	--

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 anime 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		Professor Oak	#0151		Mew	Psychic	Bug			★★★☆☆☆EX	Log-in from February 14 to March 16, 2020 and from August 28, 2020 indefinitely
#082		Professor Oak	#0033		Nidorino♂	Poison	Psychic			★★★★★☆EX	Sync Pair-Up Event

Gallery

Artwork


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


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

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

This section is incomplete.
Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
Reason: Sprite from the tutorial of Puzzle League


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

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

Quotes

Main article: Professor Oak/Quotes

In the anime

Professor Oak in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main 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

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

Bulbasaur

Squirtle

Charmander

Gave away to new Trainers

Red's Charmander

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

Bulbasaur

Squirtle

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 anime, 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

Spoiler warning: this article may contain major plot or ending details.

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

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

Bulbasaur

Charmander

Squirtle

Given away

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

Debut	Pallet Town

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

Squirtle's only known move is Water Gun.

	Spoilers end here.

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:


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

Other appearances

Super Smash Bros. Melee

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

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
French	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
Chinese (Mandarin)	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

References

↑ Professor Oak's Setup (Cosmic Eclipse 201)
↑ Joe J Thomas: Voice Acting Portfolio
↑ Pokémon Masters EX official Youtube channel (Japanese)
↑ Samson Oak: "Oh, that cousin of mine in Kanto... He and I look remarkably alike, or so everyone always says. He's Samuel Oak, though." (Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
↑ #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #1 on Twitter
↑ Professor Oak (Base Set 88)
↑ Professor Oak's New Theory (HeartGold & SoulSilver 101)

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-|hair=Gray{{tt|*|currently}}, brown{{tt|*|youth}}
+|hair=Gray
 |hometown=[[Pallet Town]]
 |region=[[Kanto]]
-|relatives={{ga|Blue}},&nbsp;[[Daisy Oak|Daisy]]&nbsp;(games)<br>[[Gary Oak|Gary&nbsp;Oak]]&nbsp;(anime, manga)<br>[[Daisy Oak|May Oak]]&nbsp;(manga&nbsp;adaptation)
+|relatives={{ga|Blue}} (grandson)<br>{{Daisy|Daisy/May}} (granddaughter)<br>[[Samson Oak|Samson]] (cousin)
 |trainer=yes
 |trainerclass=Former {{pkmn|Trainer}}, [[Pokémon Professor]]
 |game=yes
-|generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}
+|generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}, {{Gen|VII}}, {{Gen|VIII}}
-|games=[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Snap]], [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium]], {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}
+|games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}},<br> [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, <br> {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}},<br> {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{v2|Platinum}},<br> {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}},<br> {{LGPE|Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!}},<br> [[Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl]],<br> {{pkmn|Snap}}, {{pkmn|Stadium}},<br> [[PokéROM]], {{pkmn|Puzzle League}}, <br>[[Hey You, Pikachu!]], {{pkmn|Stadium 2}},<br> {{pkmn|Channel}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
 |leader=no
-|anime=yes
+|type=Unknown
+|team=no
+|brain=no
+|gameanim=yes
+|pv=yes
+|pvnum=PO01
+|pvname=File 1: Red
+|envagame=[[Kyle Hebert]] <small>({{pkmn|Origins}})</small><br>Ben Diskin <small>([[The Two Professors]])</small><br>Joe J. Thomas<ref name="Joe J. Thomas">[http://joeactor.com/ Joe J Thomas: Voice Acting Portfolio]</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small><br>Keith Silverstein <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
+|javagame=Katsuji Mori <small>({{pkmn|Origins}})</small><br>Tadashi Wakabayashi <small>([[The Two Professors]])</small><br>[[Ken'ichi Ogata]]<ref name="Ken'ichi Ogata">[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kN5qi87nTQc&t=0s Pokémon Masters EX official Youtube channel] (Japanese)</ref> <small>({{pkmn|Masters EX}})</small><br>Keiichi Sonobe <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
+|anime=counterpart
+|animecounterpart={{an|Professor Oak}}
 |epnum=EP001
 |epname=Pokémon - I Choose You!
-|enva=[[Stan Hart]]<br> <small>([[EP001]]-[[AG133]])</small><br>[[Carter Cathcart]] <small><br>([[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon|MoMP]]-present)</small><br>[[Tara Jayne]] <small>(child; [[M04]])</small>
+|manga=counterpart
-|java=[[Unshō Ishizuka]]<br>Keiko Toda (child)
+|mangacounterpart={{adv|Professor Oak}}, {{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}}
-|}}
+}}
-'''Professor Samuel Oak''' (Japanese: '''オーキド・ユキナリ博士''' ''Dr. Yukinari Okido'', ''Ōkido-Hakase'' and ''Orchid'' are also seen) is a [[Pokémon Professor]] who lives and works at his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|research lab]] in [[Pallet Town]] of the [[Kanto]] region. According to Professor Elm, Oak concentrates on Pokémon and human relationships as a profession.
+'''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 [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|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 [[M04|fourth Pokémon movie]], and [[Pokémon Adventures]], before it was confirmed as his canon name in the core series with [[Samson Oak]] mentioning it in {{g|Sun and Moon}}.<ref>'''[[Samson Oak/Quotes|Samson Oak]]''': ''"Oh, that cousin of mine in Kanto... He and I look remarkably alike, or so everyone always says. He's Samuel Oak, though."'' ({{game4|SMUSUM}}</ref>
+==In the core series games==
+Professor Oak works in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his Laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]] with his aides. He gives {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} their [[first partner Pokémon]] in {{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Blue|s}}, {{game3|Red and Green|Green|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{2v2|FireRed|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|Sync Pair]] Story "A Day with Agatha", {{mas|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", {{mas|Professor Oak}} reveals that his trusted Pokémon partner is a {{p|Nidorino}}.
+[[File:HGSS Prerelease Mr Pokemon House.png|thumb|200px|Oak with {{ga|Ethan}} and Mr. Pokémon in [[Generation IV]]]]
+Professor Oak was always well known in [[Kanto]], but in [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, 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. {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|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 [[remake]]s, he also gives the player the National Pokédex after they've entered the [[Hall of Fame]], gives them {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} once they've earned all 16 [[Badge]]s, 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 {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|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:
+:"''...
+:''<sc>Prof. Oak</sc>, how is your research
+:''coming along? I'm still plugging
+:''away. I heard rumors
+:''that {{player|<player>}} is
+:''getting quite a reputation.
+:''I'm delighted to hear that.
+:''<sc>Elm</sc> in <sc>[[New Bark Town]]</sc> 8-)''"
-==In the games==
+Professor Oak has many fans and admirers. One of them is {{tc|School Kid|Schoolboy}} Chad, who frequently calls the player to share trivia about Oak.
-===In Generation I===
-[[File:PkmnProfWantsToFight.png|thumb|right|The unused Trainer class for Professor Oak. However, in this case the game has not changed the battle mode data to a Trainer battle, so if "captured" he would be read as the last normal Pokémon encountered.]]
-Professor Oak works in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his Laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]] with his aides. He gave {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} their Starter Pokémon in {{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Blue|s}}, {{game3|Red and Green|Green|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. 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.
+Professor Oak is also a good friend of [[Professor Rowan]]. He visits [[Sinnoh]] often, has a home in [[Eterna City]], introduces Trainers to [[Pal Park]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}/[[Ramanas Park]]{{sup/8|BDSP}}, and gives them the National Pokédex, as well as the [[Upgrade|Up-Grade]], [[Poké Radar]], and the {{DL|Pokétch|Trainer Counter}} app for their [[Pokétch]]. [[Oak's Letter|A letter]] that he sends to the player in a special event allows the player to find {{p|Shaymin}}. An aide in Rowan's laboratory mentions that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In {{v2|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 {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} will be visible roaming on the map.
-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.
+Professor Oak also appears in {{LGPE}}, where he serves the same role for {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} and {{ga|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 {{OBP|partner Pokémon|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}, the third Pokémon goes unrevealed.
-====Pokémon====
+====Fame Checker====
-=====Red, Green, and Blue=====
+This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Professor Oak in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
-Professor Oak confirms having been a successful Trainer in his youth; however, he states that he only possesses the following Pokémon. {{ga|Red}} is allowed to choose one in order to begin his journey. His grandson, {{ga|Blue}}, the {{player}}'s [[rival]], then picks the Pokémon whose type has an advantage against their own.
+;Pallet Town - Sign
+* What does this person do?
+:"<sc>[[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak Pokémon Research Lab]]</sc>."
+;Pallet Town Research Lab - Prof. Oak
+* What is this person like?
+:"To make a complete guide on all the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> in the world...
+:That was my dream!"
+;Pallet Town Research Lab - Aide
+* What is this person like?
+:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> may not look like much, but he's the authority on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
+:Many <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Trainers</sc> hold him in high regard."
+;[[Viridian City]] - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}
+* Family and friends?
+:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> reportedly lives with his grandchildren, <sc>[[Daisy Oak|Daisy]]</sc> and <sc>{{ga|Blue}}</sc>."
+;[[Indigo Plateau|Pokémon League]] - [[Agatha]]
+* Family and friends?
+:"I hear <sc>Oak</sc>'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{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
+* What does this person do?
+:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> is going to have his own radio show soon.
+:The program will be called <sc>Prof. Oak's Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Seminar</sc>."
+;Message from <sc>Oak</sc>
+* From: <sc>Prof. Oak</sc>
+* To: [Player]
+:"Why do <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> compete and battle so hard for you?
+:They do so because they can see the love and trust you have towards <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
+:Never forget that."
+===Pokémon===
+Professor Oak gives the player their [[first partner Pokémon]] in every [[Kanto]]-based game.
+====Pokémon Red and Blue====
 {|
-| valign=top |{{Pokémon/1
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/1
 |game=Red
 |ndex=001
@@ Line 53: / Line 116: @@
 |move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
 |move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
-| valign=top |{{Pokémon/1
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/1
 |game=Red
 |ndex=004
@@ Line 61: / Line 124: @@
 |move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
 |move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
-| valign=top |{{Pokémon/1
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/1
 |game=Red
 |ndex=007
@@ Line 71: / Line 134: @@
 |}
-=====Yellow=====
+====Pokémon Yellow====
-{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
+{{main|Pikachu (Yellow)}}
-Professor Oak catches this {{p|Pikachu}} while stopping Red from beginning his journey without any Pokémon. He later decides to give it to him.
+Professor Oak catches this {{p|Pikachu}} while stopping the player from beginning their {{pkmn|journey}} without any Pokémon. He later decides to give it to them.
 {{Pokémon/1
@@ Line 84: / Line 147: @@
 |move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
-This {{p|Eevee}} was intended for Red but was taken by Blue in his impatience. Its evolutionary path is determined by the player's interactions with its Trainer.
+This {{p|Eevee}} was intended for the player, but is taken by {{ga|Blue}} in his impatience. Its evolutionary path is determined by the player's interactions with its Trainer.
 {{Pokémon/1
@@ Line 95: / Line 158: @@
 |move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
-=====Unused teams=====
+====Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen====
-In the [[Generation I]] games there is [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|unused]] [[Trainer]] [[data ]]for Prof. Oak. This implies that Oak was originally going to be able to be battled.
-In the data, Oak has Level 66 {{p|Tauros}}, Level 67 {{p|Exeggutor}}, Level 68 {{p|Arcanine}}, Level 70 {{p|Gyarados}} and one of the Kanto {{pkmn2|starter}}s at Level 69. This places his strength on-par with the player's rival and the [[Pokémon Champion|Pokémon League Champion]]. As well, four of his Pokémon are identical to the ones used by the Champion, only higher level, so originally Oak may have been intended to be in the game as the Champion, or at least another high-ranking Trainer. This is supported by an email on the PC in Oak's lab, in which the Pokémon League issues a challenge to all Trainers, then specifically requests Oak to come visit them.
-The only known ways to battle Oak are by performing the {{DL|Mew glitch|Ditto glitch}} with a {{stat|Special}} stat of 226<!-- or by performing the [[old man glitch]] with {{MN}} as the character in the 3rd, 5th or 7th slot of the player's name-->. These teams cannot be battled when using the old man glitch; they can only be battled via the Ditto glitch if the wild Ditto's {{stat|Attack}} is lowered by 4, 5, or 6 stages (each will yield a different one of the three teams).
-{{left clear}}
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-===In Generation II===
-Professor Oak was always well-known in [[Kanto]] but in [[Generation II]] he became 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. {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}} first met 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.
-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:
-:"''...
-:''<sc>Prof. Oak</sc>, how is your research
-:''coming along? I'm still plugging
-:''away. I heard rumors
-:''that {{player|<name>}} is
-:''getting quite a reputation.
-:''I'm delighted to hear that.
-:''<sc>Elm</sc> in <sc>[[New Bark Town]]</sc> 8-)''"
-Professor Oak has gained many fans and admirers. One of them is {{tc|School Kid|Schoolboy}} Chad, who frequently calls the player to share trivia about Oak.
-===In Generation III===
-Professor Oak returns in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} to reprise his role from the Generation I games. He also grants the {{player}} the [[National Pokédex]] after they have caught 60 different species of Pokémon and defeated the [[Elite Four]].
-====Pokémon====
 {|
-| valign=top |{{Pokémon/3
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
 |game=FireRed
 |ndex=001
 |pokemon=Bulbasaur
+|gender=both
 |level=5
 |type1=Grass
@@ Line 322: / Line 171: @@
 |move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
 |move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
-| valign=top |{{Pokémon/3
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
 |game=FireRed
 |ndex=004
 |pokemon=Charmander
+|gender=both
 |level=5
 |type1=Fire
@@ Line 331: / Line 181: @@
 |move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
 |move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
-| valign=top |{{Pokémon/3
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
 |game=FireRed
 |ndex=007
 |pokemon=Squirtle
+|gender=both
 |level=5
 |type1=Water
@@ Line 343: / Line 194: @@
 |}
-====Fame Checker====
+====Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver====
-This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Professor Oak in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
+After the player has defeated Red, Professor Oak gifts them with one of the Kanto first partner Pokémon.
-;Pallet Town - sign
-* What does this person do?
-:"<sc>[[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak Pokémon Research Lab]]</sc>."
-;Pallet Town Research Lab - Prof. Oak
-* What is this person like?
-:"To make a complete guide on all the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> in the world...
-:That was my dream!"
-;Pallet Town Research Lab - aide
-* What is this person like?
-:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> may not look like much, but he's the authority on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
-:Many <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Trainers</sc> hold him in high regard."
-;[[Viridian City]] - {{DL|Pokémon magazines|Pokémon Journal}}
-* Family and friends?
-:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> reportedly lives with his grandchildren, <sc>[[Daisy Oak|Daisy]]</sc> and <sc>{{ga|Blue}}</sc>."
-;[[Pokémon League]] - [[Agatha]]
-* Family and friends?
-:"I hear <sc>Oak</sc>'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?
-:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> is going to have his own radio show soon.
-:The program will be called <sc>Prof. Oak's Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Seminar</sc>."
-;Message from <sc>Oak</sc>
-* From: <sc>Prof. Oak</sc>
-* To: [Player]
-:"Why do <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> compete and battle so hard for you?
-:They do so because they can see the love and trust you have towards <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
-:Never forget that."
-===In Generation IV===
-====Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
-Professor Oak is also a good friend of [[Professor Rowan]]. He visits [[Sinnoh]] often, has a home in [[Eterna City]], introduces Trainers to [[Pal Park]], and gives them the [[National Pokédex]], as well as the [[Up-Grade]], [[Poké Radar]] and the function {{DL|Pokétch|Trainer Counter}} of the [[Pokétch]]. [[Oak's Letter|A letter]] that he sends to the player in a special event allows the player to find {{p|Shaymin}}. An aide in Rowan's laboratory mentions that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In Platinum, after providing the {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Up-Grade}}, Professor Oak will talk about the [[legendary birds]] and say that they have been sighted in [[Sinnoh]]. From this point {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} will be visible roaming on the map.
-====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
-[[File:HGSS Prerelease Mr Pokemon House.png|thumb|right|Oak with {{ga|Ethan}} and Mr. Pokémon in [[Generation IV]]]]
-Professor Oak returns in the Johto remakes to fulfill a similar role as he did in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, albeit expanded. For obtaining all sixteen [[Badge]]s and defeating {{ga|Red}}, he will give the player one of either {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}. He also gives the player {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} to assist them in navigation through [[Mt. Silver]]. He will also gives the player the National Pokédex before boarding the [[S.S. Aqua]]. Finally, if both {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} from HeartGold and SoulSilver are traded into the same game, he will give the player a {{DL|List of key items in Generation IV|Jade Orb}} so that {{p|Rayquaza}} may be caught at the [[Embedded Tower]].
-=====Pokémon=====
 {|
-| valign=top |{{Pokémon/4
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
 |game=HeartGold
 |ndex=001
 |pokemon=Bulbasaur
+|gender=both
 |level=5
 |type1=Grass
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 |move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
 |move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
-| valign=top |{{Pokémon/4
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
 |game=HeartGold
 |ndex=004
 |pokemon=Charmander
+|gender=both
 |level=5
 |type1=Fire
@@ Line 404: / Line 219: @@
 |move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
 |move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
-| valign=top |{{Pokémon/4
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
 |game=HeartGold
 |ndex=007
 |pokemon=Squirtle
+|gender=both
 |level=5
 |type1=Water
@@ Line 414: / Line 230: @@
 |move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
 |}
+====Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!====
+{|
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
+|ndex=0025
+|pokemon=Pikachu
+|gender=both
+|form=-Partner
+|level=5
+|type1=Electric
+|move1=Thunder Shock|move1type=Electric|move1cat=Special
+|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
+|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
+| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
+|ndex=0133
+|pokemon=Eevee
+|gender=both
+|form=-Partner
+|level=5
+|type1=Normal
+|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
+|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status
+|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
+|}
+====Unused teams====
+{{main|Unused Trainer data#Prof. Oak|Unused Trainer data → Prof. Oak}}
+[[File:PkmnProfWantsToFight.png|thumb|160px|Professor Oak, who cannot normally be battled]]
+Unused Trainer data for Prof. Oak (Japanese: '''{{j|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 {{pkmn|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 [[glitch]]es.
 {{-}}
-===Quotes===
+==In the side series games==
-====Red, Blue and Yellow====
+===Pokémon Stadium series===
-{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing quotes}}
+[[File:Stadium Professor Oak.png|thumb|left|200px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Stadium]]
-=====Intro=====
+[[File:Stadium 2 Professor Oak.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak Pokémon Stadium 2]]
-:''"Hello there! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Oak</sc>! People call me the <sc>Pokémon Prof</sc>! This world is inhabited by creatures called <sc>Pokémon</sc>! For some people, <sc>Pokémon</sc> are pets. Other use them for fights. Myself… I study <sc>Pokémon</sc> as a profession. First, what is your name? Right! So your name is <player>! This is my grandson. He's been your rival since you were a baby. …Erm, what is his name again? That's right! I remember now! His name is <rival>! <player>! Your own very <sc>Pokémon</sc> legend is about to unfold! A world of dreams and adventures with <sc>Pokémon</sc> awaits! Let's go!"''
+In [[Pokémon Stadium]] and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Professor Oak is the owner of the {{OBP|Pokémon Lab|Stadium}}, 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 {{OBP|Pokédex|Stadium}}, etc. In both games, Professor Oak describes the machines in the laboratory.
-=====[[Pallet Town]]=====
+The Transfer Pak features were previously introduced in the [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|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.
-* While trying to get into tall grass:
+{{-}}
-:''"Hey! Wait! Don't go out! It's unsafe! Wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> live in tall grass! You need your own <sc>Pokémon</sc> for your protection. I know! Here, come with me!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
-:''"Hey! Wait! Don't go out! That was close! Whew… A <sc>Pokémon</sc> can appear anytime in tall grass. You need your own <sc>Pokémon</sc> for your protection. I know! Here, come with me!"''{{sup/1|Y}}
-=====[[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak's Lab]]=====
+==In the spin-off games==
-* After getting dragged into lab:
+===Hey You, Pikachu!===
-:''"<rival>? Let me think… Oh, that's right. I told you to come! Just wait! Here, <player>! There are 3 <sc>Pokémon</sc> here! Haha! They are inside the <sc>Poké Balls</sc>. When I was young, I was a serious <sc>Pokémon</sc> trainer! In my old age, I have only 3 left, but you can have one! Choose!{{sup/1|RB}}
+Professor Oak appears in [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], where he enlists the player to help test a translation device called the PokéHelper, using a wild {{p|Pikachu}} as the main research subject.
-:''"Hmm? <rival>? Why are you here already? I said for you to come by later… Ah, whatever! Just wait there. Look, <player>! Do you see that ball on the table? It's called a <sc>Poké Ball</sc>. It holds a <sc>Pokémon</sc> inside. You may have it! Go on, take it!{{sup/1|Y}}
-:''Be patient! <rival>, you can have one too!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
-:''Be patient, <rival>, I'll give you one later."''{{sup/1|Y}}
-* Before choosing starter:
-:''"Now, <player>, which <sc>Pokémon</sc> do you want?"''{{sup/1|RB}}
-:''"Go ahead, it's yours!"''{{sup/1|Y}}
-* If player tries to go away before choosing starter:
-:''"Hey! Don't go away yet!"''
-* When choosing Pokémon{{sup/1|RB}}:
-:''"So! You want the {{tt|fire/water/plant|Depending on starter}} <sc>Pokémon</sc>, <sc>{{p|Charmander}}</sc>/<sc>{{p|Squirtle}}</sc>/<sc>{{p|Bulbasaur}}</sc>?"''
-* After choosing starter{{sup/1|RB}}:
-:''"This <sc>Pokémon</sc> is really energetic!"''
-* When rival snatches Pokémon {{sup/1|Y}}:
-:''"<rival>! What are you doing?"''
-:''"But, I… Oh, all right then. That <sc>Pokémon</sc> is yours. I was going to give you one anyway… <player>, come over here. <player>, this is the <sc>Pokémon</sc> I caught earlier. You can have it. I caught it in the wild and it's not tame yet."''
-* Before battling rival:
-:''"If a wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> appears, your <sc>Pokémon</sc> can fight against it!''"
-:''"Afterward, go on to the next town."''{{sup/1|Y}}
-* After battling rival{{sup/1|Y}}:
-:''"What? Would you look at that! It's odd, but it appears that your <sc>{{p|Pikachu}}</sc> dislikes <sc>Poké Ball</sc>s. You should just keep it with you. That should make it happy! You can talk to it and see how it feels about you.
-* If talked to after battling rival:
-:''"<player>, raise your young <sc>Pokémon</sc> by making it fight!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
-:''"You should talk to [[Red's Pikachu (game)|it]] and see how it feels."''{{sup/1|Y}}
-* After receiving Oak's Parcel:
-:''"Oh, <player>! How is my old <sc>Pokémon</sc>? Well, it seems to like you a lot. You must be talented as a <sc>Pokémon</sc> trainer! What? You have something for me? Ah! This is the custom <sc>Poké Ball</sc> I ordered! Thank you{{sup/1|RB}}
-:''"Oh, <player>! How is my old <sc>Pokémon</sc>? Well, it seems to like you a lot. You must be talented as a <sc>Pokémon</sc> trainer! What? You have something for me? Ah! This is the custom <sc>Poké Ball</sc> I ordered! Thanks, <player>! By the way, I must ask you to do something for me."''{{sup/1|Y}}
-* When rival joins player and Oak in the lab:
-:''"Oh, right! I have a request of you two. On the desk there is my invention, <sc>Pokédex</sc>! It automatically records data on <sc>Pokémon</sc> you've seen or caught! It's a hi-tech encyclopedia! <player> and <rival>! Take these with you!{{sup/1|RB}}
-:''"Ah, <rival>, good timing! I needed to ask both of you to do something for me. On the desk there is my invention, <sc>Pokédex</sc>! It automatically records data on <sc>Pokémon</sc> you've seen or caught! It's a hi-tech encyclopedia! <player> and <rival>! Take these with you! {{sup/1|Y}}
-* After player and rival received the Pokedex:
-:''"To make a complete guide on all the <sc>Pokémon</sc> in the world… That was my dream! But, I'm too old! I can't do it! So, I want you two to fulfill my dream for me! Get moving, you two! This is a great undertaking in <sc>Pokémon</sc> history!"''
-* If talked to once again after rival leaves the lab:
-:''"<sc>Pokémon</sc> around the world wait for you, <player>!"''
-=====[[Indigo Plateau]]=====
+===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
-* After defeating rival:
+In {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], the {{OBP|Professor Oak|Base Set 88}} card is available. Additionally, there are cards featuring the [[Impostor Professor Oak]].
-:''"<player>! So, you won! Congratulations! You're the new <sc>Pokémon League </sc> champion! You've grown up so much since you first left with <<sc>starter</sc>>! <player>, you have come of age! <rival>! I'm disappointed! I came when I heard you beat the <sc>Elite Four</sc>! But, when I got here, you had already lost! <rival>! Do you understand why you lost? You have forgotten to treat your <sc>Pokémon</sc> with trust and love! Without them, you will never become a champ again! <player>! You understand that your victory was not just your own doing! The bond you share with your <sc>Pokémon</sc> is marvelous! <player>! Come with me!"''
-=====[[Hall of Fame]]=====
+===Pokémon Snap===
-:''Er-hem! Congratulations, <player>! This floor is the <sc>Pokémon Hall of Fame</sc>. <sc>Pokémon League</sc> champions are honored for their exploits here! Their <sc>Pokémon</sc> are also recorded in the <sc>Hall of Fame</sc>! <player>! You have endeavored hard to become the new <sc>League Champion</sc>. Congratulations, <player>, you and your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are <sc>Hall of Famer</sc>s!
+[[File:Snap Professor Oak.png|thumb|200px|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 Ball]]s, and a [[Poké Flute]]. When Todd takes a picture of each of the [[Pokémon sign]]s, Professor Oak is able to drawn a connection between them and the {{pkmn|constellation}}s to determine that {{p|Mew}} must be on [[Rainbow Cloud]].
-=====Pokédex evaluation=====
+===Puzzle series===
-*When talking to Oak to get your Pokedex evaluated:
+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.
-:''"Good to see you! How is your POKéDEX coming? Here, let me take a look!"''
-* Fewer than 10 Pokémon:
-:''"You still have lots to do. Look for <sc>Pokémon</sc> in grassy areas!"''
-* 10-19 Pokémon:
-:''"You're on the right track! Get a <sc>Flash</sc> HM from my <sc>Aide</sc>!"''
-* 20-29 Pokémon:
-:''"You still need more <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Try to catch other species!"''
-* 30-39 Pokémon:
-:''"Good, you're trying hard! Get an <sc>Itemfinder<sc> from my <sc>Aide</sc>"''
-* 40-49 Pokémon:
-:''"Looking good! Go find my <sc>Aide</sc> when you get 50!"''
-* 50-59 Pokémon:
-:''"You finally got a least 50 species! Be sure to get <sc>Exp.All</sc> from my <sc>Aide</sc>!"''
-* 60-69 Pokémon:
-:''"Ho! This is getting even better!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
-:''"Oh! This is getting even better!"''{{sup/1|Y}}
-* 70-79 Pokémon:
-:''"Very good! Go fish for some marine <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
-* 80-89 Pokémon:
-:''"Wonderful! Do you like to collect things?"''
-* 90-99 Pokémon:
-:''"I'm impressed! It must have been difficult to do!"''
-* 100-109 Pokémon:
-:''"You finally got at least 100 species I can't believe how good you are!"''
-* 110-119 Pokémon:
-:''"You even have the evolved forms of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Super!"''
-* 120-129 Pokémon:
-:''"Excellent! Trade with friends to get some more!"''
-* 130-139 Pokémon:
-:''"Outstanding! You've become a real pro at this!"''
-* 140-149 Pokémon:
-:''"I have nothing left to say! You're the authority now!"''
-* 150-151 Pokémon:
-:''"Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is entirely complete Congratulations!"''{{sup/1|RB}}
-:''"Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is fully complete! Congratulations!"''{{sup/1|Y}}
-====Gold, Silver and Crystal====
+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.
-=====Intro=====
-:''"Hello! Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Oak</sc>. People call me <sc>Pokémon Prof</sc>. This world is inhabited by creatures that we call <sc>Pokémon</sc>. People and <sc>Pokémon</sc> live together by supporting each other. Some people play with <sc>Pokémon</sc>, some battle with them. But we don't know everything about <sc>Pokémon</sc> yet. There are still many mysteries to solve. That's why I study <sc>Pokémon</sc> every day. Now, what did you say your name was? <player>, are you ready? Your own very <sc>Pokémon</sc> story is about to unfold. You'll face fun times and tough challenges. A world of dreams and adventures with <sc>Pokémon</sc> awaits! Let's go! I'll be seeing you later!"''
-=====[[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house=====
+===Play It! series===
-:''Aha! So you're <player>! I'm <sc>Oak</sc>! A <sc>Pokémon</sc> researcher. I was just visiting my old friend <sc>Mr.Pokémon</sc>. I heard you were running an errand for <sc>Prof.Elm</sc>, so I waited here. Oh! What's this? A rare <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Let's see… Hm, I see! I understand why <sc>Prof.Elm</sc> gave you a <sc>Pokémon</sc> for this errand. To researchers like <sc>Prof.Elm</sc> and I, <sc>Pokémon</sc> are our friends. He saw that you would treat your <sc>Pokémon</sc> with love and care. …Ah! You seem to be dependable. How would you like to help me out? See? This is the latest version of <sc>Pokédex</sc>. It automatically records data on <sc>Pokémon</sc> you've seen or caught. It's a hi-tech encyclopedia! Go meet many kinds of <sc>Pokémon</sc> and complete that <sc>Pokédex</sc>! But I've stayed too long. I have to get to <sc>Goldenrod</sc> for my usual radio show. <player>, I'm counting on you!"''
+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.
-=====[[Oak's Lab]]=====
+In both games, as seen in the option about "The playing field" in the {{OBP|Help|Play It!}} section, {{OBP|Julie|Play It!}} says that she was in the middle of a Pokémon TCG match with Professor Oak but he had to leave.
-:''{{tt|Ah, <player>! It's good of you to come all this way to <sc>Kanto</sc>. What do you think of the trainers out here? Pretty tough, huh?|First time}} Ah, you're collecting <sc>Kanto Gym Badges</sc>. I imagine it's hard, but the experience is sure to help you. Come see me when you get them all. I'll have a gift for you. Keep trying hard, <player>! How is your <sc>Pokédex</sc> coming? Let's see… <br/>Current <sc>Pokédex</sc> completion level: <br/><Pokémon seen> <sc>Pokémon</sc> seen<br/> <Pokémon owned> <sc>Pokémon</sc> owned <br/> <sc>Prof.Oak</sc>'s Rating: <pokédex evaluation text> If you're in the area, I hope you come visit again.
-=====Pokédex evaluation=====
+===PokéROM===
-'''Note''': {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Celebi}} count towards the evaluation.
+Professor Oak is the narrator of [[PokéROM]], voiced by [[Stuart Zagnit]], his voice actor in the anime at the time.
-* Fewer than 10 Pokémon:
-:''"Look for <sc>Pokémon</sc> in grassy areas!"''
-* 10-19 Pokémon:
-:''"Good. I see you understand how to use <sc>Poké Balls</sc>."''
-* 20-34 Pokémon:
-:''"You're getting good at this. But you have a long way to go."''
-* 35-49 Pokémon:
-:''"You need to fill up the <sc>Pokédex</sc>. Catch different kinds of <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
-* 50-64 Pokémon:
-:''"You're trying--I can see that. Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming together."''
-* 65-80 Pokémon:
-:''"To evolve, some <sc>Pokémon</sc> grow, others use the effects of <sc>Stones</sc>."''
-* 80-94 Pokémon:
-:''"Have you gotten a fishing <sc>Rod</sc>? You can catch <sc>Pokémon</sc> by fishing."''
-* 95-109 Pokémon:
-:''"Excellent! You seem to like collecting things!"''
-* 110-124 Pokémon:
-:''"Some <sc>Pokémon</sc> only appear during certain times of the day."''
-* 125-139 Pokémon:
-:''"Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is filling up. Keep up the good work!"''
-* 140-154 Pokémon:
-:''"I'm impressed. You're evolving <sc>Pokémon</sc>, not just catching them."''
-* 155-169 Pokémon:
-:''"Have you met <sc>[[Kurt]]</sc>? His custom <sc>Poké Balls</sc> should help."''
-* 170-184 Pokémon:
-:''"Wow. You've found more <sc>Pokémon</sc> than the last <sc>Pokédex</sc> research project."''
-* 185-199 Pokémon:
-:''"Are you trading your <sc>Pokémon</sc>? It's tough to do this alone!"''
-* 200-214 Pokémon:
-:''"Wow! You've hit 200! Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is looking great!"''
-* 215-229 Pokémon:
-:''"You've found so many <sc>Pokémon</sc>! You've really helped my studies!"''
-* 230-244 Pokémon:
-:''"Magnificent! You could become a <sc>Pokémon</sc> professor right now!"''
-* 245-249 Pokémon:
-:''"Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is amazing! You're ready to turn professional!"''
-* 250-251 Pokémon:
-:''"Whoa! A perfect <sc>Pokédex</sc>! I've dreamt about this! Congratulations!"''
-====FireRed and LeafGreen====
+===Pokémon Channel===
-{{incomplete|section|needs=Pokédex evaluation quotes: between 70-149}}
+[[File:Prof. Oak Report.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Channel]]
-=====Intro=====
+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.
-:''"Hello, there! Glad to meet you! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Oak</sc>! People affectionately refer to me as the <sc>Pokémon Professor</sc>. This world… …is inhabited far and wide by creatures called <sc>Pokémon</sc>! For some people, <sc>Pokémon</sc> are pets. Other use them for battling. As for myself… I study <sc>Pokémon</sc> as a profession. But first, tell me a little about yourself. Now tell me. Are you a boy? Or are you a girl? Let's begin with your name. What is it? Right… So your name is <player>. This is my grandson. He's been your rival since you both were babies. …Erm, what was his name now? …Er, was it <rival>? That's right! I remember now! His name is <rival>! <player>! Your own very <sc>Pokémon</sc> legend is about to unfold! A world of dreams and adventures with <sc>Pokémon</sc> awaits! Let's go!"''
-=====[[Pallet Town]]=====
+===Pokémon GO===
-* While trying to get into tall grass:
+In [[Pokémon GO]], it is mentioned that he was [[Professor Willow]]'s mentor.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/988821137391013888 #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #1 on Twitter]</ref>
-:''"Hey! Wait! Don't go out! It's unsafe! Wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> live in tall grass! You need your own <sc>Pokémon</sc> for your protection. I know! Here, come with me!"''
-* After resuming game after beating rival before receiving National Pokédex, if the Sevii sidequest is not done:
-:''"Ah, <player>! You seem to be enjoying traveling. Knowing you, <player>, I can easily imagine you going out to even more exotic locales. Good for you, good for you. Hohoho."''
-* After resuming game after beating rival before receiving National Pokédex, if the Sevii sidequest is done with fewer than 60 Pokémon owned:
-:''"Ah, <player>! You're back, are you? How much have you filled in your <sc>Pokédex?</sc> May I see it? Let's see… You've caught <number of owned Pokémon>… Hm, it looks as if you're putting in an honest effort. When you manage to fill it some more, come show me, please."''
-* After resuming game after beating rival before receiving National Pokédex, if the Sevii sidequest is done with 60 or more Pokémon owned:
-:''"Ah, <player>! You're back, are you? How much have you filled in your <sc>Pokédex?</sc> May I see it? Let's see… You've caught… <number of owned Pokémon>!? Now, this is impressive! There's something I wanted to ask of you, <player>. Come. Follow me.
-=====[[Oak's Lab]]=====
+In the GO Web series, [[The Two Professors]], Willow contacts Oak to discuss the recent appearance of {{p|Ditto}} {{m|transform}}ed into an unrecognizable Pokémon. Oak is able to identify it as the [[Mythical Pokémon]], {{p|Meltan}}.
-======Battle======
+<!--
-:''"Oh, for Pete's sake… So pushy, as always. <player>. You've never had a <sc>Pokémon</sc> battle before, have you? A <sc>Pokémon</sc> battle is when <sc>Trainers</sc> pit their <sc>Pokémon</sc> against each other. The <sc>Trainer</sc> that makes the other <sc>Trainer</sc>'s <sc>Pokémon</sc> faint by lowering their HP to ‌“0,” wins. But rather than talking about it, you'll learn more from experience. Try battling and see for yourself."''
+====Voice actors====
-* Damaging move used for first time:
+{{vatable|color={{kanto color light}}|bordercolor={{kanto color}}
-:''"Inflicting damage on the foe is the key to any battle. "''
+|ja=若林 正 ''Tadashi Wakabayashi''
-* Stat-lowering move used for the first time:
+|en=Ben Diskin}}
-:''"Lowering the foe's stats will put you at an advantage."''
+-->
-* Party screen is shown for first time (via either Pokémon button or using Potion):
-:''"It's important to get know your <sc>Pokémon</sc> thoroughly. This is a list of your <sc>Pokémon</sc>, <player>. Open this to check the skills and moves of your <sc>Pokémon</sc>. You also choose <sc>Pokémon</sc> here if you want to use an item on one."''
-* Pokémon is healed via Potion:
-:''"Keep your eyes on your <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s HP. It will faint if the HP drops to “0.”
-* If player tries to run:
-:''"No! There's no running away from a <sc>Trainer Pokémon</sc> battle!"''
-* Battle is won:
-:''"Hm! Excellent! If you win, you earn prize money, and your <sc>Pokémon</sc> will grow! Battle other <sc>Trainers</sc> and make your <sc>Pokémon</sc> strong!"''
-* Battle is lost:
-:''"Hm! How disappointing… If you win, you earn prize money, and your <sc>Pokémon</sc> will grow. But if you lose, <player>, you end up paying prize money… However, since you had no warning this time, I'll pay for you. But things won't be this way once you step outside these doors. That's why you must strengthen your <sc>Pokémon</sc> by battling wild <sc>Pokémon</sc>. "''
-======Overworld======
+===Pokémon Masters EX===
-* After getting dragged into lab:
+{{main|Professor Oak (Masters)}}
-:''"<rival>? Let me think… Oh, that's right, I told you to come! Just wait! Here, <player>! There are three <sc>Pokémon</sc> here. Haha! The <sc>Pokémon</sc> are held inside these <sc>Poké Balls</sc>. When I was young, I was a serious <sc>Pokémon Trainer</sc>. But now, in my old age, I have only these three left. You can have one. Go on, choose!
+Professor Oak, in his {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} design, forms a [[sync pair]] with {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Nidorino}} in [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. Professor Oak became a playable sync pair on February 14, 2020.
-:''Be patient! <rival>. You can have one, too!"''
-* Before choosing starter:
-:''"Now, <player>. Inside those three <sc>Poké Balls</sc> are <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Which one will you choose for yourself?"''
-* If player tries to go away before choosing starter:
-:''"Hey! Don't go away yet!"''
-* When choosing Bulbasaur:
-:''"I see! <sc>Bulbasaur</sc> is your choice. It's very easy to raise. So, <player>, you want to go with the <sc>Grass Pokémon Bulbasaur</sc>?
-* When choosing Squirtle:
-:''"Hm! <sc>Squirtle</sc> is your choice. It's one worth raising. So, <player>, you've decided on the <sc>Water Pokémon Squirtle</sc>?
-* When choosing Charmander:
-:''"Ah! <sc>Charmander</sc> is your choice. You should raise it patiently. So, <player>, you're claiming the <sc>Fire Pokémon Charmander</sc>?
-* After choosing starter:
-:''"This <sc>Pokémon</sc> is really quite energetic!"''
-* Before battling rival:
-:''"If a wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> appears, your <sc>Pokémon</sc> can battle it. With it at your side, you should be able to reach the next town.''"
-* If talked to after battling rival:
-:''"<player>, raise your young <sc>Pokémon</sc> by making it battle. It has to battle for it to grow."''
-* After receiving Oak's Parcel:
-:''"Oh, <player>! How is my old <sc>Pokémon</sc>? Well, it seems to be growing more attached to you. You must be talented as a <sc>Pokémon Trainer</sc>. What's that? You have something for me? Ah! It's the custom <sc>Poké Ball</sc>! I had it on order. Thank you!
-:''"Oh, right! I have a request for you two. On the desk there is my invention, the <sc>Pokédex</sc>! It automatically records data on <sc>Pokémon</sc> you've seen or caught. It's a high-tech encyclopedia! <player> and <rival>. Take these with you. You can't get detailed data on <sc>Pokémon</sc> by just seeing them. You must catch them to obtain complete data. So, here are some tools for catching wild <sc>Pokémon</sc>. When a wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> appears, it's fair game. Just throw a <sc>Poké Ball</sc> at it and try to catch it! This won't always work, however. A healthy <sc>Pokémon</sc> can escape. You have to be lucky! To make a complete guide on all the <sc>Pokémon</sc> in the world… That was my dream! But, I'm too old! I can't get the job done. So, I want you two to fulfill my dream for me. Get moving, you two. This is a great undertaking in <sc>Pokémon</sc> history!
-* When receiving National Dex:
-:''"{{tt|Ah, now this is excellent! <player>, I have another important favor to ask of you. I need you to listen closely|If talked to instead of beating game with 60 Pokémon owned}}. Recently there have been sightings of many rare <sc>Pokémon</sc> species. I'm talking about <sc>Pokémon</sc> that have never been seen in <sc>Kanto</sc>. I would love to go see things for myself, but I'm much too old. Since I can't do it, <player>, I'd like you to go in my place.
-:''"I know, I know. Of course I need your help, too. Now, I need to see both your <sc>Pokédexes</sc>. … … … … … … … … … … … … …And that's done! Now these units can record data on a lot more <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Now, <player> and <rival>! This time, you must really must work towards filling your <sc>Pokédexes</sc>. I urge you to make them the best and the most complete of all time! Truly, this is a monumentally great undertaking in <sc>Pokémon</sc> history!
-* If talked again before leaving after getting National Dex:
-:''"<sc>Pokémon</sc> around the world wait for you, <player>!
-* If talked again before leaving after completing National Pokédex
-=====[[Indigo Plateau]]=====
-* After beating rival:
-:''"<player>! So, you've won! Sincerely, congratulations! You're the new <sc>Pokémon League Champion</sc>! You've grown up so much since you first left with <starter> to work on the <sc>Pokédex</sc>. <player>, you have come of age! <rival>… I'm disappointed in you. I came when I heard you'd beaten the <sc>Elite Four</sc>. But, when I got here, you had already lost! <rival>, do you understand why you lost? You have forgotten to treat your <sc>Pokémon</sc> with love and trust. Without them, you will never become a <sc>Champ</sc> again! <player>. You understand that your victory was not just your own doing. The bond you share with your <sc>Pokémon</sc> is marvelous. <player>! Come with me!"''
-=====[[Hall of Fame]]=====
+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]].
-:''Er-hem! Congratulations, <player>! This floor is the <sc>Pokémon Hall of Fame</sc>. <sc>Pokémon League Champions</sc> are honored for their exploits here. Their <sc>Pokémon</sc> are also recorded in the <sc>Hall of Fame</sc>. <player>! You have worked hard to become the new <sc>League Champion</sc>. Congratulations, <player>, you and your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are <sc>Hall of Famers</sc>!
-=====Pokédex evaluation=====
+{{PairDex/h|Kanto}}
-* Pokédex evaluation
+{{PairDex|082|Professor Oak|trainerlink=Professor Oak (Masters)#Mew (Pre-Sync Move → Post-Sync Move)|trainerimg=Oak|0151|Mew|Psychic|Bug|Tech|3EX|Log-in from February 14 to March 16, 2020<br>and from August 28, 2020 indefinitely}}
-:''"Good to see you! How is your <sc>Pokédex</sc> coming along? Here, let me take a look. Let's see… The amount of progress you've made on your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is: <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> seen and <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> owned. <sc>Prof. Oak's</sc> rating: <Pokédex evaluation quote> {{tt|And your <sc>National Pokédex</sc> is: <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> seen and <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> owned. <National Pokédex evaluation quote>|After acquiring National Pokédex}}"''
+{{PairDex|082|Professor Oak|trainerlink=Professor Oak (Masters)#Nidorino|trainerimg=Oak|0033|Nidorino|gender=male|Poison|Psychic|Support|exrole=Sprint|6|Sync Pair-Up Event}}
-* Pokédex evaluation (After showing Oak complete National Pokédex)
+|}
-:''"Ah, welcome! Tell me, how is your <sc>Pokédex</sc> coming along? Wahaha! Actually, I know how it is, but I love seeing it anyway! Let's see… The amount of progress you've made on your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is: <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> seen and <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> owned. <sc>Prof. Oak's</sc> rating: <Pokédex evaluation quote> And your <sc>National Pokédex</sc> is: <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> seen and <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> owned. <National Pokédex evaluation quote>"''
-* Fewer than 10 Pokémon owned
+==Gallery==
-:''"You still have lots to do. Go into every patch of grass you see and look for <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
+===Artwork===
-* 10-19 Pokémon
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}}; font-size:80%;"
-:''"It looks as if you're getting on the right track! I've given one of my <sc>Aides</sc> a <sc>Flash HM</sc>. Make sure you go get it!"''
+|-
-* 20-29 Pokémon
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red Green Prof Oak.png|x250px]]
-:''"Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> could use a bit more volume still! Try to catch other species of <sc>Pokémon</sc>!"''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Gold Silver Professor Oak.png|x250px]]
-* 30-39 Pokémon
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:FireRed LeafGreen Professor Oak.png|x250px]]
-:''"Good, it's apparent that you're trying hard! I've given one of my <sc>Aides</sc> an <sc>Itemfinder</sc>. Be sure to collect it!"''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Professor Oak PO.png|x250px]]
-* 40-49 Pokémon
+| style="{{roundy|2px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Professor Oak LGPE concept art.jpg|x250px]]
-:''"Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming along quite well! I've given one of my <sc>Aides</sc> an <sc>Amulet Coin</sc>. Be sure to get it!"''
+|-
-* 50-59 Pokémon
+| Official artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|000|Red and Blue}} by {{Colorlink|Ken Sugimori|000}}<ref>[[a:File:ProfessorOakBaseSet88.jpg|Professor Oak (Base Set 88)]]</ref>
-:''"Ah, you've finally topped 50 species! I've given one of my <sc>Aides</sc> an <sc>Exp. Share</sc>. Be sure to go get it!"''
+| Official artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|000|Gold and Silver}}
-* 60-69 Pokémon
+| Official artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|000|FireRed and LeafGreen}} by {{Colorlink|Ken Sugimori|000}}<ref>[[a:File:ProfessorOakNewTheoryHeartGoldSoulSilver101.jpg|Professor Oak's New Theory (HeartGold & SoulSilver 101)]]</ref>
-:''"Hoho! This is turning into quite the respectable <sc>Pokédex</sc>!"''
+| Official artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Origins|000}}
-* 70-79 Pokémon
+| Concept art from<br>{{Color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
-:''"Very good! I think you'll collect even more <sc>Pokémon</sc> by going fishing!"''
+|}
-* 90-99 Pokémon
-:''"I'm impressed! That must have been difficult to do!"''
-* 150 Pokémon
-:''"Your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is entirely complete! Congratulations!!"''
-* National Pokédex, not complete:
-:''"I'll be looking forward to seeing you fill the <sc>National Pokédex</sc>!"''
-* National Pokédex, complete:
-:''"Finally… You've finally completed the <sc>Pokédex</sc>! It's magnificent! Truly, this is a fantastic feat! Wroooooooaaaaaarrrr! Thank you, <player>! Sincerely, thank you! You've made my dream a reality!"''
-====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
+===Sprites and models===
-{{incomplete|section|needs=All incomplete Pokédex evaluation quotes, and all of his other quotes throughout the game.}}
+====In the core series====
-=====Intro=====
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}}; font-size:80%;"
-*If time is from 0:00AM to 3:59AM
+|-
-:''"...... Yaaaaaaawn... ... Huh? A guest? At this hour?"''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr RG Oak.png]]
-*If time is from 4:00AM to 10:59AM
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr Y Oak.png]]
-:''"...... Yaaaaaaawn... ... Huh? It's already become so bright outside!"''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr GS SW97 Oak.png]]
-*If time is from 11:00AM to 3:59PM
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr GS Oak.png]]
-:''"...... Yaaaaawn... ... Huh? What?! Is it already that late!? Oh no! I overslept!"'' <!--- yes, it has 5 As here, but 7 in the two above !--->
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:FRLG Professor Oak Portrait.png]]
-*If time is from 4:00PM to 6:59PM
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Oak.png]]
-:''"...... Hmm. Looks like the sun is descending in the sky... ...So this would be what is called "twilight," wouldn't be it?"''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Oak Beta.png]]
-*If time is from 7:00PM to 11:59PM
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Oak.png]]
-:''"...... Hmm... Interesting... ... Huh? Oh! Excuse me, sorry! I was just reading this book here."''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Oak PE OD.png|120px]]
-The rest is as follows
+| style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Professor Oak BDSP OD.png|100px]]
-:''"Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of Pokémon! My name is Professor Oak. But everyone calls me the Pokémon Professor. Before we go any further, I'd like to tell you a few things you should know about this world! This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as Pokémon. We humans live alongside Pokémon as friends. At times we play together, and at other times we work together. Some people use their Pokémon to battle and develop closer bonds with them. Now, why don't you tell me a little bit about yourself? Are you a boy? Or are you a girl? Won't you please tell me?"''
+|-
-:''"So, you're a boy/girl then?"''
+| {{color2|000|Game intro|Intro}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red and Blue}}
-:''"Please tell me your name."''
+| {{color2|000|Game intro|Intro}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
-:''"Your name is <name>?"''
+| Prototype sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo|Spaceworld '97 demo}}
-:''"<Player>! Are you ready? Your very own tale of grand adventure is about to unfold. Fun experiences, difficult experiences, there's so much waiting for you! Dreams! Adventure! Let's go to the world of Pokémon! I'll see you later!"''
+| {{color2|000|Game intro|Intro}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
-=====Mr. Pokémon's house=====
+| {{color2|000|Game intro|Intro}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
-:''"And with that... I'm Professor Oak, a Pokémon researcher! So you're <player>! I was just visiting my friend Mr. Pokémon. I heard you were running an errand for Professor Elm, so I waited here. Oh! What's this? A rare Pokémon! I see! You must be helping Professor Elm's research! I think I understand why Professor Elm gave you that Pokémon. You will treat your Pokémon with love and care, it seems. ...Ah! You seem to be dependable. How would you like to help me out? See? This is the latest version of the Pokédex. It automatically records data on Pokémon you've seen or caught. It's a high-tech encyclopedia! I'd like you to have it. Go meet many kinds of Pokémon and complete that Pokédex! But I've stayed too long. I have to get to Goldenrod for my usual radio show. <player>, I have a feeling that is not the last time we'll meet... Let's exchange numbers just to be on the safe side."''
+| {{Colorlink|Fame Checker|000}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
+| Beta {{color2|000|Fame Checker}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation III|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
+| {{color2|000|Game intro|Intro}} sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver}}
+| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!}}
+| Overworld model from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}
+|-
+| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak I OD.png]]
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Y Oak Back.png]]
+|
+| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak II OD.png]]
+| colspan=3 style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak III OD.png]]
+| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak OD.png]]
+|-
+| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation I}}
+| Back sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}
+|
+| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation II}}
+| colspan=3 | Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}
+| Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Generation IV}}
+|}
-=====Pallet Town=====
+====In other games====
-* If spoken to while {{p|Kyogre}}{{sup/4|HG}}/{{p|Groudon}}{{sup/4|SS}} is in the player's party
+{{incomplete|section|needs=Sprite from the tutorial of Puzzle League}}
-:''Oh, <player>! What brought you here?''
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color}}; font-size:80%"
-:''The legendary Pokémon that appear in the Hoenn myth?''
+|-
-:''You must be talking about Kyogre and Groudon!''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Oak Stadium.png|75px]]
-:''The [[Embedded Tower]] is probably the ruins that has something to do with the Hoenn myth. If so, the other one must be around.''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Oak Snap.png|75px]]
-:''Kyogre and Groudon are said to have shaped the seas and lands!''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Hey You Pikachu Oak.png|75px]]
-:''Where those two are, the other Pokémon is said to appear as well... All this is quite possible!''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Channel Oak.png|75px]]
-:''It's not hard to imagine that the Red Orb{{sup/4|HG}}/Blue Orb{{sup/4|SS}} will make Groudon{{sup/4|HG}}/Kyogre{{sup/4|SS}} appear at the Embedded Tower...
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Channel Oak alt.png|75px]]
-:''However, according to Mr. Pokémon, Groudon{{sup/4|HG}}/Kyogre{{sup/4|SS}} does not show itself to Trainers with golden hearts{{sup/4|HG}}/shining-silver spirits{{sup/4|SS}}, but only to those with shining-silver spirits{{sup/4|HG}}/golden hearts{{sup/4|SS}}.''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Puzzle Challenge Oak.png]]
-:''It may be difficult for you alone to accomplish this, <player>.''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:TCG1 A39 Professor Oak.png]]
-:''But if you manage to obtain a Groudon{{sup/4|HG}}/Kyogre{{sup/4|SS}} that came from the Embedded Tower, please do come and show me both legendary Pokémon!''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:TCG2 A54 Professor Oak.png]]
-:''I will then share with you the rest of the Hoenn myth!''
+|style="{{roundy|80px}} border:2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background:#{{Kanto color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Oak Ra OD.png]]
+|-
+| Portrait from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium|Stadium}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Stadium 2|Stadium 2}}
+| Menu sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Snap|Snap}}
+| Dialogue sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Hey You, Pikachu!}}
+| colspan=2 | Dialogue sprites from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Channel|Channel}}
+| Menu sprite from<br>{{color2|000|Pokémon Puzzle Challenge|Puzzle Challenge}}
+| {{color2|000|Professor Oak (Base Set 88)|Professor Oak}} sprite<br/>from the {{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|Trading Card Game}}
+| Professor Oak sprite<br/>from {{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!|Card GB2: Here Comes Team GR!}}
+| Unused overworld sprite from {{color2|000|Pokémon Ranger (video game)|Ranger}}
+|}
-* If spoken to while both Groudon and Kyogre from the Embedded Tower are in the player's party
+===Other images===
-:''You did it, <player>! You caught both Kyogre and Groudon! OK! I would like to entrust this to you!''
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}}; font-size:80%;"
-:''It resembles the Orb you received from Mr. Pokémon, doesn't it?'
+|-
-:''It is called the Jade Orb. It has something to do with {{p|Rayquaza}}.''
+| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Oak signature.png]]
-:''Legend has it that the battle between Groudon and Kyogre shaped the lands and seas of Hoenn.''
+|-
-:''Volcanic eruptions and giant waves are said to have completely changed the shape of the land there.''
+| Professor Oak's signature<br/>from {{color2|000|Pokémon Play It!|Play It!}} and {{color2|000|Pokémon Play It! Version 2|Play It! 2}}
-:''But then Rayquaza came down to halt the battle.''
+|}
-:''It is a Pokémon that rules the skies!''
-:''If the Embedded Tower is related to Kyogre and Groudon, then going there with that Jade Orb will surely make something happen.''
-* If spoken to while Rayquaza is in the player's party
+==Quotes==
-:''You have successfully caught Rayquaza!''
+{{main|Professor Oak/Quotes}}
-:''The strong power of the [[Jade Orb]] must have attracted Rayquaza there!''
-:''Pokémon are sometimes greatly attracted by certain Orbs and Stones. No one knows why.''
-:''Perhaps memories from ancient times... when this planet was born... and Pokémon, also... are making Pokémon behave that way.''
-=====Pokédex evaluation=====
+==In the anime==
-* Via Pokégear
+[[File:Professor Oak JN anime.png|250px|thumb|Professor Oak in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
-:''"Hello, this is Professor Oak... Oh, hello, <player>! So, how's your Pokédex coming along?"''
+===Main series===
-:Quit
+{{main|Professor Oak (anime)}}
-::''"Show me your Pokédex again anytime!"''
+Professor Oak appeared semi-regularly from the [[original series]] until ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'', giving [[Ash Ketchum]] useful information for his {{pkmn|journey}} and taking care of the Pokémon he had left at his laboratory.
-:Evaluate
+{{-}}
-::''"Hmm, let's see... You've seen <number> Pokémon, and you've caught <number> Pokémon! I see! <evaluation quote> Show me your Pokédex again anytime!"''
-*?
-:''"Look for Pokémon in grassy areas!"''
-* '''Johto Pokédex complete'''
-:''Wow!''
-:''That is a complete Johto Pokédex!''
-:''Thanks to you, <PLAYER>, the Johto Pokédex is complete!''
-:''Wow…''
-:''You've done an incredible job!''
-* '''National Pokédex complete'''
+===Pokémon Origins===
-:''Excellent!''
+[[File:Professor Oak Origins.png|thumb|250px|Professor Oak in [[Pokémon Origins]]]]
-:''That is an amazing National Pokédex!''
+Professor Oak appeared as a major character in the [[Pokémon Origins]] miniseries, where he served a similar role as in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. He assigned {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} with the task of completing his dream of a complete Pokédex. Eventually, Red did manage to catch {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|all 150 known Pokémon}}, but then realized that {{p|Mew}} was still out there, and decided to continue his effort in bringing Professor Oak's dream to a true completion.
-:''Wow…''
-:''You've lived up to my expectations wonderfully!''
-:''No, you've exceeded them, <PLAYER>. You've become an amazing Trainer!''
-:''Thank you, <PLAYER>!''
-* '''After completing both the Johto and National Pokédex:'''
+====Pokémon====
-:''You have truly surprised me!''
+=====On hand=====
-:''You've more than exceeded my expectations. You've gone far past them in completing the National Pokédex!''
+{{TrainerPoké
-:''I'm speechless…!''
+|trainer=Professor Oak
-:''Because of this, the world of Pokémon and Trainers is more vast, deeper, and more abundant!''
+|pkmn=Eevee
-:''Now there will be no end to Pokémon research!''
+|type1=Normal
+|img=Professor Oak Eevee PO.png
+|epnum=PO01
+|epname=File 1: Red
+|desc=Professor Oak sent out his {{p|Eevee}} during his introduction of the [[Pokémon world]].
-===Artwork===
+None of Eevee's moves are known.}}
-{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}};"
-|- align=center
+=====Gives to new Trainers=====
-| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Red Green Prof Oak.png|100px]]
+{| width="100%"
-| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Gold Silver Professor Oak.png|90px]]
+|-
-|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Bulbasaur|Oak Bulbasaur PO.png|Grass|Poison|link=no}}
-| Offical artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|000|Red and Blue}}
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Squirtle|Oak Squirtle PO.png|Water|link=no}}
-| Official artwork from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|000|Gold and Silver}}.
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Charmander|Oak Charmander PO.png|Fire|link=no}}
+|
 |}
-====Sprites====
+=====Gave away to new Trainers=====
-{| align="center" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color}};"
+{| width="100%"
-|- align=center
+|-
-| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr RG Oak.png]]
+| {{InactivePoké|Red|Charmander|Red Charmander PO.png|Fire|nick=Red's Charmander}}
-| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr Y Oak.png]]
+| {{InactivePoké|Blue|Squirtle|Blue Squirtle PO.png|Water|nick=Blue's Squirtle|link=no}}
-| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr GS Oak.png]]
+|
-| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr FRLG Oak.png]]
-| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Spr HGSS Oak.png]]
-|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
-| Professor Oak's<br>sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|000|Red and Blue}}
-| Professor Oak's<br>sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Yellow Version|000|Yellow}}
-| Professor Oak's<br>sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Generation II|000}}
-| Professor Oak's<br>sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Generation III|000}}
-| Professor Oak's<br>sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Generation IV|000}}
-|- align=center
-| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak I OD.png]]
-| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Y Oak Back.png]]
-| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak II OD.png]]
-| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak III OD.png]]
-| style="{{roundy|69px}} border: 2px solid #{{Kanto color dark}}; background: #{{Kanto color light}}; width:96px; height:69px"| [[File:Oak OD.png]]
-|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
-| Professor Oak's overworld sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Generation I|000}}
-| Professor Oak's<br>back sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Yellow Version|000|Yellow}}
-| Professor Oak's overworld sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Generation II|000}}
-| Professor Oak's overworld sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Generation III|000}}
-| Professor Oak's overworld sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Generation IV|000}}
 |}
-==In the anime==
+====Voice actors====
-[[File:Professor Oak anime.png|250px|thumb|right|Professor Oak in the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}}]]
+{{vatable|color={{kanto color light}}|bordercolor={{kanto color}}
-{{main|Professor Oak (anime)}}
+|ja=森功至 ''Katsuji Mori''
-Professor Oak appears semi-regularly in the [[Pokémon anime]] and gives [[Ash Ketchum]] useful information.
+|en=[[Kyle Hebert]]
-{{-}}
+|it=Mario Scarabelli
+|es_eu=José Padilla}}
+===Pokémon Generations===
+Though Professor Oak did not physically appear in [[Pokémon Generations]], he was mentioned by [[Agatha]] during her {{pkmn|battle}} against {{ga|Blue}} in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''.
+===GOTCHA!===
+Professor Oak briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].
+===Pokémon Evolutions===
+[[File:Professor Oak Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|Professor Oak in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
+Professor Oak appeared in ''[[PE08|The Discovery]]''. {{ga|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 [[Professor Willow|a colleague of his]], who informed him of {{p|Meltan|a new Pokémon made entirely of metal}}. However, when Professor Oak turned around to share the news with Green, {{ga|Elaine}}, and {{ga|Trace}}, he was surprised to see them having already left.
-==In side games==
+====Pokémon====
-Professor Oak also was one of the two human characters appearing in [[Pokémon Snap]]. He was working on a {{OBP|Pokémon Report|Pokémon Snap}} for the Pokémon species of [[Pokémon Island]], and hired {{Todd}} to take pictures for the report. He provided Todd with the [[ZERO-ONE]] and its [[Dash Engine]] upgrade, [[Pokémon food]], [[Pester Ball]]s, and a [[Poké Flute]]. When Todd took a picture of each of the [[Pokémon sign]]s, Professor Oak drew a connection between them and the {{pkmn|constellation}}s to determine that {{p|Mew}} must be on [[Rainbow Cloud]].
+=====Gives to new Trainers=====
+{| width="100%"
+|-
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Bulbasaur|Kanto first partners Evolutions.png|Grass|Poison|link=no|size=250px}}
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Squirtle|Kanto first partners Evolutions.png|Water|link=no|size=250px}}
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Charmander|Kanto first partners Evolutions.png|Fire|link=no|size=250px}}
+|
+|}
-He also shows up in [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], where he enlists the player to help test a translation device called the PokéHelper, using a wild {{p|Pikachu}} as the main research subject. He is also the person who launches the [[Pokémon Channel]] project in the game of the same name, and tuning into the "Oak's Report" channel allows the player to save their game.
+====Voice actors====
+{{vatable|color={{kanto color light}}|bordercolor={{kanto color}}
+|ja=園部啓一 ''Keiichi Sonobe''
+|en=Keith Silverstein
+|it=Paolo Sesana
+|es_eu=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.
-===In the Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
+===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
-{{main|Professor Oak (anime)#In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga|Professor Oak (anime)}}
+[[File:Professor Oak EToP.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
-[[File:Professor Oak EToP.png|thumb|right|Professor Oak in The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]
+{{main|Professor Oak (anime)#The Electric Tale of Pikachu|Professor Oak (anime)}}
-Professor Oak makes a few appearances in the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. He is a role model to {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} and is [[Bill]]'s mentor. Unlike in the anime, he does not give Ash his {{AP|Pikachu}}, in fact, he does not meet Ash until after he has already begun his Pokémon journey.
+Professor Oak makes a few appearances in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. He is a role model to {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} and is [[Bill]]'s mentor. Unlike in the anime, he does not give Ash his {{OBP|Ash's Pikachu|EToP|Pikachu}}; in fact, he does not meet Ash until after he has already begun his Pokémon journey.
 {{-}}
-===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
+===Pokémon Adventures===
-[[File:Professor Oak Adventures.png|thumb|right|150px|Professor Oak in the HGSS chapter]]
+[[File:Professor Oak Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Adventures]]
 {{main|Professor Oak (Adventures)}}
-Professor Oak has a recurring role in the [[Pokémon Adventures]] manga. His first appearance was in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', and he has appeared in most chapters since. Over the course of the manga, Professor Oak helps out the [[Pokédex holder]]s in their various quests. His backstory has been largely expanded in this canon.
+Professor Oak has a recurring role in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. His first appearance was in ''[[PS001|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 holder]]s 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 {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}}.
 {{-}}
-===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
+===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
-Professor Oak first appears in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'' where he witnesses {{p|Articuno}}'s appearance as it would usually appear every four years.
+Professor Oak first appeared in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'', where he witnessed {{p|Articuno}}'s appearance at the [[Violet Gym]]. He also saw the battle between Articuno and {{GnB|Gold}}'s Pokémon. He then offered to bring the Pokémon Egg [[Mr. Pokémon]] had to Professor Elm in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''. Before he leaving, he gave Gold a Pokédex, with the belief that Gold would become a great Trainer.
-{{-}}
-===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
+===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
-[[File:Professor Oak PM.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
+[[File:Professor Oak PM.png|thumb|150px|Professor Oak in the Pocket Monsters manga]]
 {{main|Professor Oak (Pocket Monsters)}}
-Professor Oak is a character in Pokémon Pocket Monsters, where he is in regular contact with {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}}.
+Professor Oak is a character in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]], where he is in regular contact with {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}}.
 {{-}}
-===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
+===Pokémon Zensho===
 {{spoilers}}
-[[File:Professor Oak Zensho.png|thumb|120px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Zensho]]
+[[File:Professor Oak Zensho.png|thumb|160px|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 debuts in ''[[PZ01|Pallet Town]]'' where he saves {{OBP|Satoshi|Zensho}} from a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} that were about to attack him. As thanks for Professor Oak's rescue of Satoshi, Satoshi goes to his lab and chooses Charmander since Charmander saved him earlier. Shigeru, Satoshi's rival, chooses Squirtle which made Professor Oak keep {{p|Bulbasaur}} as Bulbasaur would have been too lonely. A backstory is revealed about him in ''[[PZ05|Celadon City]]'' where is taking care of {{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} and [[Daisy Oak]] since their parents died in a car crash. He is last seen in ''[[PZ10|Indigo Plateau]]'', telling Satoshi and Shigeru about a {{p|Mewtwo|rare Pokémon}} who dwells in [[Cerulean Cave|a cave]].
+Professor Oak appears in [[Pokémon Zensho]] and has fulfilled the same role similar to the ones in other media. Professor Oak debuted in ''[[PZ01|Prologue: Pallet Town]]'', where he saved {{OBP|Satoshi|Zensho}} from a flock of {{p|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 {{p|Bulbasaur}}, as he would have been too lonely otherwise.
+In ''[[PZ05|Celadon City]]'', it was revealed that Professor Oak is taking care of {{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} and [[Daisy Oak]] since their parents died in a car crash. He was last seen in ''[[PZ10|Indigo Plateau]]'', telling Satoshi and Shigeru about a {{p|Mewtwo|rare Pokémon}} that dwells in [[Cerulean Cave|a cave]].
 ====Pokémon====
+=====On hand=====
+{{TrainerPoké
+|width=78
+|trainer=Professor Oak
+|pkmn=Venusaur
+|stage1=Bulbasaur
+|stage2=Ivysaur
+|type1=Grass
+|type2=Poison
+|img=Oak Bulbasaur 2 Zensho.png
+|cap=Professor Oak's Bulbasaur
+|img2=Oak Venusaur Zensho.png
+|epnum=PZ01
+|epname=Pallet Town
+|desc=Professor Oak kept {{p|Bulbasaur}} after {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} got their first partner Pokémon as he would have been too lonely without it. It was revealed to have evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}} and then {{p|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 [[Cerulean Cave|rare cave]] that contained the [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Mewtwo}}.
+None of Venusaur's moves are known.}}
 =====Gives to new Trainers=====
-{| align="left" width="75%"
+{| style="float:left; width: 75%"
 |-
 | {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Bulbasaur|Oak Bulbasaur Zensho.png|grass|poison|link=no}}
 | {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Charmander|Oak Charmander Zensho.png|fire|link=no}}
-| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Squirtle|Shigeru Squirtle Zensho.png|water|link=no}}
+| {{InactivePoké|Professor Oak|Squirtle|Oak Squirtle Zensho.png|water|link=no}}
 |}
 {{left clear}}
 =====Given away=====
 {{TrainerPoké
@@ Line 839: / Line 559: @@
 |epnum=PZ01
 |epname=Pallet Town
-|desc={{main|Satoshi's Charmander (Zensho)|Satoshi's Charmander}}
+|main=Satoshi's Charmander (Zensho)
+|desc=Professor Oak gave this {{p|Charmander}} to {{OBP|Satoshi|Zensho}} as his choice of being his first Pokémon since Charmander rescued Satoshi from a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} earlier.}}
-Professor Oak gave this {{p|Charmander}} to {{OBP|Satoshi|Zensho}} as his choice of being his first Pokémon since Charmander rescued Satoshi from a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} earlier.}}
 {{TrainerPoké
@@ Line 850: / Line 569: @@
 |epnum=PZ01
 |epname=Pallet Town
-|desc={{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} chose {{p|Squirtle}} as it had the type-advantage against {{OBP|Satoshi's Charmander|Zensho}}.}}
+|desc={{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} chose {{p|Squirtle}} as it had the type-advantage against {{OBP|Satoshi's Charmander|Zensho}}.
+Squirtle's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
 {{endspoilers}}
+===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
+Professor Oak was first mentioned in {{strip|6}}. After a battle between {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|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:
-{| align="center" style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color}};"
+{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color}};"
-|- align=center
+|-
 | style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Professor Oaks Research.png|150px]]
 | style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{kanto color dark}}; background: #{{kanto color light}}; width:80px"| [[File:Professor Oaks Visit.png|150px]]
-|- align=center style="font-size: 80%;"
+|- style="font-size: 80%;"
 | Researching
 | Visiting {{colorlink|Sinnoh|000}}
@@ Line 869: / Line 593: @@
 This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Professor Oak in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]].
-{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Supporter|char=yes}}
+{{cardlist/header|Related cards|Grass|char=yes}}
-{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Professor Oak|88}}|type=Trainer|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=88/102|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=116/130}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Professor Oak|88}}|type=Trainer|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=88/102|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=116/130|ensetlink3=Pokémon Trading Card Game Classic|enset3=Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck|ennum3=024/034|jpsetlink3=Pokémon Card Game Classic|jpset3=Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck|jpnum3=026/032}}
-{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Expedition|Professor Oak's Research|149}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=Expedition Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=149/165|jpsetlink=Expedition Base Set|jpset=Base Expansion Pack|jpnum=053/128|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=98/112|jpsetlink2=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|jpset2=Flight of Legends|jpnum2=078/082|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpsetlink3=Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random Constructed Starter Decks|jpset3=Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random<br>Constructed Starter Decks|jpnum3=051/052|jpsetlink4=Master Kit|jpset4=Side Deck|jpnum4=007/012|jpsetlink5=Gift Box Mew • Lucario|jpset5=Mew Quarter Deck|enset6=EX Dragon Frontiers|enrarity6=Uncommon|ennum6=80/101|jpset6=Seal! Gardevoir ex Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum6=016/024}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Expedition|Professor Oak's Research|149}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=Expedition Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=149/165|jpsetlink=Expedition Base Set|jpset=Base Expansion Pack|jpnum=053/128|jprarity=Uncommon|enset2=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|enrarity2=Uncommon|ennum2=98/112|jpsetlink2=EX FireRed & LeafGreen|jpset2=Flight of Legends|jpnum2=078/082|jprarity2=Uncommon|jpsetlink3=Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random Constructed Starter Decks|jpset3=Venusaur/Charizard/Blastoise Random<br>Constructed Starter Decks|jpnum3=051/052|jpsetlink4=Master Kit|jpset4=Side Deck|jpnum4=007/012|jpsetlink5=Gift Box Mew • Lucario|jpset5=Mew Quarter Deck|enset6=EX Dragon Frontiers|enrarity6=Uncommon|ennum6=80/101|jpset6=Imprison! Gardevoir ex Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum6=016/024}}
 {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Secret Wonders|Professor Oak's Visit|122}}|type=Supporter|enset=Secret Wonders|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=122/132|jpset=Dialga LV.X Constructed Standard Deck|jpset2=Palkia LV.X Constructed Standard Deck|jpset3=Unnumbered Promotional cards|jpsetlink4=Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit|jpset4=Magmortar Half Deck|jpsetlink5=Magmortar vs Electivire Deck Kit|jpset5=Electivire Half Deck|ensetlink6=Platinum: Arceus|enset6=Arceus|enrarity6=Uncommon|ennum6=90/99|jpsetlink6=Platinum: Arceus|jpset6=Advent of Arceus|jprarity6=Uncommon|jpnum6=087/090}}
 {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|HeartGold & SoulSilver|Professor Oak's New Theory|101}}|type=Supporter|enset=HeartGold & SoulSilver|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=101/123|jpset=HeartGold Collection|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=068/070|jpset2=Steelix Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum2=015/019|jpset3=Tyranitar Constructed Standard Deck|jpnum3=015/019|enset4=Call of Legends|enrarity4=Uncommon|ennum4=83/95}}
-{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Evolutions|Professor Oak's Hint|84}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Evolutions|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=84/108|jpset=Expansion Pack 20th Anniversary|jprarity=U|jpnum=084/087}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Cosmic Eclipse|Professor Oak's Setup|201}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=201/236|jpset=Remix Bout|jprarity=U|jpnum=056/064|enset2=Cosmic Eclipse|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=233/236|jpset2=Remix Bout|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=072/064}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Celebrations|Professor's Research|23}} '''<small>Professor Oak</small>'''|type=Supporter|standard=yes|enset=Celebrations|enrarity=Rare Holo|ennum=023/025|jpset=25th Anniversary Collection|jpnum=003/028|enset2=Celebrations|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=024/025|jpset2=25th Anniversary Collection|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=029/028}}
+{{cardlist/footer|Grass}}
-There also exists a "dark counterpart" of Professor Oak, called '''[[Impostor Professor Oak]]''', who has also appeared in other Pokémon media. Apart from his first incarnation, expansions in which he has been featured also include {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}. The following list is of cards mentioning or featuring Impostor Professor Oak.
+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 {{TCG|Dark Pokémon}}. The following list is of cards mentioning or featuring Imposter Professor Oak.
 {{cardlist/header|Related cards|Darkness|char=yes}}
-{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Impostor Professor Oak|73}}|type=Trainer|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Rare|ennum=73/102|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Rare|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=102/130}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Base Set|Impostor Professor Oak|73}}|type=Trainer|enset=Base Set|enrarity=Rare|ennum=73/102|jpset=Expansion Pack|jprarity=Rare|enset2=Base Set 2|enrarity2=Rare|ennum2=102/130|enset3=Celebrations|enrarity3=Rare Classic|ennum3=73/102|jpset3=Promo Card Pack 25th Anniversary Edition|jpnum3=004/025}}
-{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Impostor Oak's Revenge|76}}|type=Trainer|enset=Team Rocket|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=76/82|jpset=Rocket Gang|jprarity=Uncommon}}
+{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Team Rocket|Imposter Oak's Revenge|76}}|type=Trainer|enset=Team Rocket|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=76/82|jpset=Rocket Gang|jprarity=Uncommon}}
 {{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Neo Destiny|Impostor Professor Oak's Invention|94}}|type=Trainer|enset=Neo Destiny|enrarity=Rare|ennum=94/105|jpset=Darkness, and to Light...|jprarity=Rare}}
 {{cardlist/footer|Darkness}}
@@ Line 892: / Line 619: @@
 ==Trivia==
-* Professor Oak has appeared in the most generations of any Pokémon Professor, appearing in Generation I and their Generation III remakes as the regional professor and making occasional appearances in Generation II and Generation IV.
+* Professor Oak has appeared in the most [[generation]]s 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 {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} 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 I.
+* If the player speaks to Professor Oak in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} 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==
 {| class="roundy" style="float:left; background: #{{kanto color light}}; border: 3px solid #{{kanto color}}"
 |- style="text-align:center"
-! style="{{roundytl|5px}}" | Language
+! Language
 ! Name
-! style="{{roundytr|5px}}" | Origin
+! Origin
 |- style="background:#FFF;"
-|Japanese
+| Japanese
-|オーキド ユキナリ博士 ''Dr. Yukinari Okido''
+| オーキド・ユキナリ{{tt|博士|Hakase}}<br>''Dr. Yukinari Ohkido''
-|オーキッド ''Ōkiddo'', Orchid. 大木戸 ''Ōkido'' is a Japanese family name and placename. Literally, big-tree family.
+| From ''orchid'' and the family name 大木戸 ''Ōkido'' (large wooden city gate or castle door)<br>Incidentally, ''Yukinari'' resembles ''Yukinori'', the actual given name of [[Unshō Ishizuka]].
 |- style="background:#FFF;"
-|English, Spanish,<br>Italian
+| English, Italian
-|Professor Samuel (Sammy) Oak
+| Professor Samuel Oak
-|{{wp|Oak}} tree, perhaps derived from Japanese ''Okido''. His given name could possibly be derived from the Salem Oak, a long-lived tree of Salem, New Jersey.
+| From ''{{wp|oak}}'' and similar to his Japanese name. His given name may be from ''Salem Oak'' (historic tree in {{wp|Salem, New Jersey}})
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-|French
+| German
-|Professeur Chen
+| Professor Samuel Eich
-|From ''chêne'', Oak.
+| From ''Eiche'' (oak) and his English name
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-|German
+| Spanish
-|Professor Eich
+| Profesor Samuel Oak
-|From ''Eiche'', Oak.
+| From his English name
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-|Brazilian Portuguese
+| rowspan="2" | French
-|Professor Samuel (Sam) Carvalho
+| Professeur Samuel Chen
-|From ''carvalho'', Oak.
+| From ''chêne'' (oak) and his English name
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-|Korean
+| Professeur Oak{{tt|*|Blue manual (Canadian French)}}
-|오용호 박사 ''Dr. O Yongho''
+| From his English name
-|오 (伍, 吳) ''O'' is a [[wp:List of Korean family names|Korean family name]], probably chosen because of its similarity to the first syllable in Okido.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+| Korean
-|Chinese (Taiwan)
+| 오용호 {{tt|박사|Baksa}} ''Dr. O Yongho''
-|大木博士 ''Dr. Dàmù''<br>大木雪成 ''Dàmù Xuěchéng'' (full name)
+| From the first syllable of his Japanese name and the surname 오 ''{{wp|O (surname)|O}}''
-|大木 (big tree) is from 大木 ''Ōki''<br>雪成 is from Japanese 雪成り ''yuki nari'', "to become snow".
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+| rowspan="2" | Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
-|Chinese (Mainland China)
+| 大木{{tt|博士|Bóshì}} ''Dr. Dàmù''<br>雪成 ''Xuěchéng''{{tt|*|Games, anime, Adventures (Ching Win version)}}
-|大木博士 ''Dr. Dàmù''<br>大木幸成 ''Dàmù Xìngchéng'' (full name)
+| From the Japanese names 大木戸 ''Ōkido'' and 雪成 ''Yukinari''
-|大木 (big tree) is from 大木 ''Ōki''<br>幸成 is from Japanese name 幸成 ''yukinari''.
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+| 幸成 ''Xìngchéng''{{tt|*|Adventures (Jilin Publishing version)}}
-|Thai
+| From the Japanese name 幸成 ''Yukinari''
-|ดร.ออคิด ''Dr. Orkid''
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-|Similar to the Japanese name.
+| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
-|- style="background:#FFF;"
+| 大木{{tt|博士|Boksih}} ''Dr. Daaihmuhk''<br>雪成 ''Syutsìhng''
-|Indonesian
+| From the Japanese names 大木戸 ''Ōkido'' and 雪成 ''Yukinari''
-|Profesor Okido (Kanto saga)<br>Profesor Orchid<br>Profesor Oak (Sinnoh-present)
+|- style="background:#FFF"
-|Same as Japanese and English name.
+| Czech
-|}
+| Profesor Oak
-{{-}}
+| From his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Finnish
+| Professori Samuel Oak
+| From his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Hungarian
+| Oak Professzor
+| From his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Indonesian
+| Profesor Oak{{tt|*|Anime (DP - Present)}}<br>Profesor Ohkido{{tt|*|Anime (Kanto saga)}}<br>Profesor Orchid
+| From his English name<br>From his Japanese name<br>From his Japanese name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Polish
+| Profesor Oak
+| From his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Brazilian Portuguese
+| Professor Samuel Carvalho{{tt|*|Pokémon GO, anime, TCG (Diamond & Pearl, XY to present), Adventures, The Official Pokémon Handbook, Pokémon Club, Pokémon Characters Guidebook}}<br>Professor Oak{{tt|*|TCG (HeartGold & SoulSilver, Call of Legends)}}
+| From ''carvalho'' (oak) and his English name<br>Same as English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Russian
+| Профессор Семуель Оук<br>''Professor Semuyel' Ouk''
+| Transcription of his English name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Thai
+| ศาสตราจารย์โอคิโดะ ''Sattrachan Okhido''{{tt|*|Pokémon GO}}<br>ดร.โอคิโดะ ''Dr. Okhido''{{tt|*|TCG, Anime}}<br>ดร.ออคิด ''Dr. Okhit''<br>ยูกินาริ ''Yukinari''
+| Transcription of his Japanese name
+|- style="background:#FFF"
+| Vietnamese
+| Giáo sư Yukinari Ohkido
+| Transcription of his Japanese name
+|}{{-}}
+==References==
+<references />
+==Related articles==
+* [[Professor Oak (anime)]]
+* [[Professor Oak (Adventures)]]
+* [[a:Category:Professor Oak|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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+{{Pokémon professor}}
-{{nav|Pokémon professor|Golden Boys characters|color={{kanto color}}|bordercolor={{kanto color dark}}}}
+{{Capture tutor}}<br>
+{{Golden Boys characters}}
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+[[Category:How I Became a Pokémon Card characters]]
 [[de:Professor Samuel Eich]]
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-[[fr:Professeur Chen]]
+[[fr:Professeur Chen (jeux vidéo)]]
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-[[pl:Profesor Oak (gry)]]
+[[zh:大木博士]]
-[[pt:Professor Carvalho]]

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