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'''Professor Elm''' (Japanese: '''ウツギ博士''' ''Dr. Utsugi'') is the resident [[Pokémon Professor]] of [[New Bark Town]] in the [[Johto]] region. Saying so himself, Professor Elm studies unusual Pokémon {{Abilities}}. He also specializes in [[Pokémon breeding]], and is credited with the discovery of [[Pokémon Egg]]s. According to [[Professor Oak]], in {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Professor Elm "is the best when it comes to the research of [[Evolution|Pokémon evolution]]."
'''Professor Elm''' (Japanese: '''ウツギ博士''' ''Dr. Utsugi'') is the resident [[Pokémon Professor]] of [[New Bark Town]] in the [[Johto]] region. He specializes in [[Pokémon breeding]], and is credited with the discovery of [[Pokémon Egg]]s. According to [[Professor Oak]], in {{v2|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Professor Elm "is the best when it comes to the research of [[Evolution|Pokémon evolution]]." In the anime, Elm also states he studies unusual Pokémon {{Abilities}}.


Elm gives one of the three [[starter Pokémon]] of Johto—{{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}—to {{ga|Ethan}}, {{ga|Kris}}{{sup/2|C}}, or {{ga|Lyra}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} so that he or she will have an easier time getting to [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house.
Elm gives one of the three [[first partner Pokémon]] of Johto—{{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}—to {{ga|Ethan}}, {{ga|Kris}}{{sup/2|C}}, or {{ga|Lyra}}{{sup/4|HGSS}} so that they will have an easier time getting to [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house.


==In the games==
==In the core series games==
Professor Elm works at his Laboratory in [[New Bark Town]] with his aide. He lives in a small house near his laboratory with his wife and son, who wants to grow up to be a [[Pokémon Professor]] like his dad. Elm is known for being a little scatterbrained and disorganized when he gets wrapped up with his research; according to his wife, Elm also sometimes forgets to eat when he's caught up in research. He holds [[Professor Oak]] in high regards. At the start of Pokémon [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]], [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold, and SoulSilver]]. he gives the {{player}} his or her first [[starter Pokémon]].
Professor Elm works at his laboratory in [[New Bark Town]]. He lives in a small house near his laboratory with his wife and son, who wants to grow up to be a [[Pokémon Professor]] like his dad. He also has an aide who assists him in his laboratory.


After successfully hatching the {{pkmn|Egg}} containing {{p|Togepi}}, he gives the player an [[Everstone]].
Elm is known for being a little scatterbrained and disorganized when he gets wrapped up with his research—to the point that, according to his wife, he sometimes forgets to eat. He holds [[Professor Oak]] in high regards. At the start of {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}, he gives the {{player}} their first [[first partner Pokémon]].


After obtaining all eight [[Johto]] [[Badge]]s, Elm gives the player a [[Master Ball]]; after defeating the [[Elite Four]], he gives the player a [[S.S. Ticket|ticket]] to the [[S.S. Aqua]], allowing them to travel to [[Kanto]].
In addition to their first partner Pokémon, Elm gives the player various items during the game. After the player hatches {{p|Togepi}} from the {{pkmn|Egg}} his assistant gives them in the [[Pokémon Center]]{{sup/2|GSC}}/[[Poké Mart]]{{sup/4|HGSS}} in [[Violet City]], Elm gives them an [[Everstone]]. After the player obtains all eight [[Johto]] [[Badge]]s, Elm gives them a [[Master Ball]]. After the player enters the [[Hall of Fame]], he gives them a [[S.S. Ticket|ticket]] to the [[S.S. Aqua]], allowing them to travel to the neighboring [[Kanto]] region.
 
A man standing next to the east gate of [[Hearthome City]] states that he's a friend with Professor Elm and that his friend told him that leaving a pair of Pokémon in the [[Pokémon Day Care]], sometimes leads to Eggs being found or things that are like Eggs. The man also states that Elm was always a quiet sort and didn't really stand out.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
====In Generation II====
Professor Elm gives the player their [[first partner Pokémon]] in all [[Johto]]-based [[core series]] games.
In [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], and [[Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal]], Professor Elm will give out one of these Pokémon to Trainers.
 
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====In Generation IV====
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As in Gold, Silver and Crystal, Elm will give out one of these Pokémon in [[Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|HeartGold and SoulSilver]].
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===Quotes===
==Gallery==
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===Artwork===
====Gold, Silver and Crystal====
'''New Bark Town'''
:''"<player>! There you are! I needed to ask you a favor. I have an acquaintance called <sc>Mr. Pokémon</sc>. He keeps finding weird things and raving about his discoveries. Anyway, I just got an e-mail from him saying that this time it's real. It is intriguing, but we're busy with our <sc>Pokémon</sc> research. Could you look into it for us? I'll give you a <sc>Pokémon</sc> for a partner. They're all rare <sc>Pokémon</sc> that we just found. Go on. Pick one!"''{{sup/2|GS}}
:''"<player>! There you are! I needed to ask you a favor. I'm conducting new <sc>Pokémon</sc> research right now. I was wondering if you could help me with it, <player>. You see... I'm writing a paper that I want to present at a conference. But there are some things I don't quite understand yet. So! I'd like you to raise a <sc>Pokémon</sc> that I recently caught."''{{sup/2|C}}
*If No{{sup/2|C}}
:''"But... Please, I need your help!"''
*If Yes{{sup/2|C}}
:''"Thanks, <player>! You're a great help! When I announce my findings, I'm sure we'll delve a bit deeper into the many mysteries of <sc>Pokémon</sc>. You can count on it! Oh, hey! I got an e-mail! .................. Hm... Uh-huh... Okay... Hey, listen. I have an acquaintance called <sc>Mr. Pokémon</sc>. He keeps finding weird things and raving about his discoveries. Anyway, I just got an e-mail from him saying that this time it's real. It is intriguing, but we're busy with our <sc>Pokémon</sc> research... Wait! I know! <player>, can you go in our place? I want you to raise one of the <sc>Pokémon</sc> contained in these <sc>Balls</sc>. You'll be that <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s first partner, <player>! Go on. Pick one!"''
*If player tries to go away
:''"Wait! Where are you going?"''
*If talked to before choosing Pokémon
:''"If a wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> appears, let your <sc>Pokémon</sc> battle it!"''
*Player is choosing Cyndaquil
:''"You'll take <sc>Cyndaquil</sc>, the fire <sc>Pokémon</sc>?''"
*Player is choosing Totodile
:''"Do you want the <sc>Totodile</sc>, the water <sc>Pokémon</sc>?''"
*Player is choosing Chikorita
:''"So, you like <sc>Chikorita</sc>, the grass <sc>Pokémon</sc>?''"
**If player answered no when choosing
::''"Think it over carefully. Your partner is important."''
*After player chose Pokémon
:''"I think that's a great <sc>Pokémon</sc>, too! <sc>Mr. Pokémon</sc> lives near <sc>{{ci|Cherrygrove}}</sc>, the next city. It's almost a direct route to there. If your <sc>Pokémon</sc> is hurt, you should heal it with this machine. Oh, here's my phone number. Call me if something comes up." (registers number)''{{sup/2|GS}}
:''"I think that's a great <sc>Pokémon</sc>, too! <sc>Mr. Pokémon</sc> lives a little bit beyond <sc>{{ci|Cherrygrove}}</sc>, the next city over. It's almost a direct route there, so you can't miss it. But just in case, here's my phone number. Call me if anything comes up!" (registers number) "If your <sc>Pokémon</sc> is hurt, you should heal it with this machine. Feel free to use it anytime. <player>, I'm counting on you!"''{{sup/2|C}}
*If talked to after choosing Pokémon
:''"<sc>Mr. Pokémon</sc> goes everywhere and finds rarities. Too bad they're just rare and not very useful... <player>, I'm counting on you!"''{{sup/2|GS}}
:''"<sc>Mr. Pokémon</sc> goes everywhere and finds rarities. Too bad they're just rare and not very useful..."''{{sup/2|C}}
*If talked to after {{ga|Silver}} steals Pokémon
:''"<player>, this is terrible... Oh, yes, what was <sc>Mr.Pokémon</sc>'s big discovery?" (player hands over egg) "This? But... Is it a <sc>Pokémon Egg</sc>? If it is, it is a great discovery! What?!?! <sc>Prof.Oak</sc> gave you a <sc>Pokédex</sc>? <player>, is that true? Th-that's incredible! He is superb at seeing the potential of people as Trainers. Wow, <player>. You may have what it takes to become the <sc>Champion</sc>. You seem to be getting on great with <sc>Pokémon</sc> too. You should take the <sc>Pokémon Gym</sc> challenge. The closest <sc>Gym</sc> would be the one in <sc>Violet City</sc>. ...<player>. The road to the championship will be a long one. Before you leave, make sure that you talk to your mom."''
*If talked to again after theft
:''"Don't give up! I'll call if I learn anything about that <sc>Egg</sc>!"''
*If the player travels back to New Bark Town without picking up the Egg
:''"<player>? Didn't you meet my assistant? He should have met you with the <sc>Egg</sc> at <sc>Violet City</sc>'s <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Center</sc>. You must have just missed him. Try to catch him there."''
*Before hatching the Egg
:''"Hey, has that <sc>Egg</sc> changed any?"''
*After hatching the Egg
:''"<player>, you look great!"'' [!] ''"What? That <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>!?! The <sc>Egg</sc> hatched! So, <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> are born from <sc>Eggs</sc>... No, perhaps not all <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> are. Wow, there's still a lot of research to be done. Thanks, <player>! You're helping unravel <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> mysteries for us! I want you to have this as a token of our appreciation."''
*Or, if the hatched Pokémon isn't presented
:''"<player>, I thought the <sc>Egg</sc> hatched. Where is the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>?"''
*After giving the player an Everstone
:''"That's an <sc>Everstone</sc>. Some species of <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> evolve when they grow to certain levels. A <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> holding an <sc>Everstone</sc> won't evolve. Give it to a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> you don't want to evolve."''
*If talked to after the previous conversation
:''"<player>, I'll call you if anything comes up."''
 
'''PokéGear call'''
* When going to Mr. Pokémon
:''"Hello, <player>? Try not to overdo it. Be sure to heal your <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> if they are hurt."''
* After visiting Mr. Pokémon
:''"Hello, <player>? Did you meet <sc>Mr. <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>? Great! Come back safely!"''
* After exiting Mr. Pokémon's house (automatic call)
:''"H-hello? <player>? It's a disaster! Uh, um, it's just terrible! What should I do? It... Oh, no... Please get back here now!"''
* After Silver steals Pokémon
:''"<player>? I'm very upset now. We had a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> stolen from here. How could anyone do that?"''
* After handing over Egg
:''"Hello, <player>? We're checking the <sc>Egg</sc> now. It does appear to be a <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Egg</sc>."''
* After collecting 1st Badge (automatic call)
:''"Hello, <player>? We discovered something about the <sc>Egg</sc>! My assistant is at the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Center</sc> in <sc>Violet City</sc>. Could you talk to him?"''
* Before collecting the Egg
:''"Hello, <player>? Did you see my assistant? He's at the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Center</sc> in <sc>Violet City</sc>."''
* Before Egg hatches
:''"Hello, <player>? How's the <sc>Egg</sc>? Has anything changed? If anything happens, please call."''
* After Egg hatches
:''"Hello, <player>? How is the <sc>Egg</sc>? What? It hatched? Wow! What kind of <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> is it? Please come show me now!"''
* After being shown the Egg:
:''"Hello, <player>? I just made a new discovery. The time it takes for an <sc>Egg</sc> to hatch depends on the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>."''
* After collecting 7th Badge (automatic call)
:''"<player>, how are things going? I called because something weird is happening with the radio broadcasts. They were talking about <sc>Team Rocket</sc>. <player>, do you know anything about it? Maybe <sc>Team Rocket</sc> has returned. No, that just can't be true. Sorry to bug you. Take care!"''
* Pokérus comment (automatic call)
:"''Hello, <player>? I discovered an odd thing. Apparently there's something called <sc>Pokérus</sc> that infects <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>. Yes, it's like a virus, so it's called <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>rus</sc>. It multiplies fast and infects other <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> too. But that's all. It doesn't seem to do anything, and it goes away over time. I guess it's nothing to worry about. Bye!''"
 
====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
'''New Bark Town'''
:''"Hi, <player>! I've been waiting for you! Do you know anything about my research? As you know, Pokémon are carried in Poké Balls these days. But before Poké Ball was invented, people used to walk with Pokémon. Just like your friend Ethan/Lyra does! Poké Balls are great because you can carry many Pokémon. But walking with Pokémon must have some advantages. It could have something to do with how Pokémon grow or evolve... So I'm going to give you a Pokémon! Can you walk beside this Pokémon, outside of its Poké Ball, to see if this brings any special feelings or bonds between Pokémon and people? The device over there has some Pokémon you could choose from..."''
:''"Oh, hey! I got an email! ... Hm... Uh-huh... OK... I have this acquaintance that people call Mr. Pokémon. He keeps finding weird things and raving about his discoveries. Anyway, I just got an email from him saying that this time it's real. It's probably another Pokémon Egg, but we're still so busy with our Pokémon research... Wait! I know! You can go in our place, right? Can we count on you? You can choose one of the Pokémon over there."''
*If talked to again
:''"If a wild Pokémon appears, let your Pokémon battle it!"''
*If player tries to go away
:''"Where are you going? The Poké Balls are in that device."''
*At the starter choice screen
:''"Touch a Poké Ball to see what Pokémon is inside!"''
*If player chooses {{p|Chikorita}}
:''"So, you like <sc>{{color|60b048|Chikorita}}</sc>, the Grass-type Pokémon?"''
*If player chooses {{p|Cyndaquil}}
:''"You'll take <sc>{{color|e82010|Cyndaquil}}</sc>, the Fire-type Pokémon?"''
*If player chooses {{p|Totodile}}
:''"Do you want <sc>{{color|0070f8|Totodile}}</sc>, the Water-type Pokémon?"''
*After choosing starter
:''"How do you like walking with your Pokémon? It's not bad, is it? You can take it all the way to Mr. Pokémon's house. If your Pokémon gets hurt... You should heal it with this machine. It's so easy to use. Just check the PC on my desk! Mr. Pokémon goes everywhere and finds rarities. His house is past [[Cherrygrove City]]. Go north a little  past Cherrygrove. I'm counting on you, <player>!"''{{tt|*|If player talks to him again, he will repeat last 4 sentences}}
*When exiting city after receiving Pokégear
:''"Wait one second!"''
:''"I almost completely forgot about this... Here, I'll give you my number. (registers number) I'll call you if anything comes up."''
*After Silver steals Pokémon
:''"<player>, this is terrible... Oh, yes, what was Mr.Pokémon's big discovery?" (player hands over egg) "Huh? This is an.. Egg, isn't it? This Egg may be something I've never seen...still it's just an Egg. Mr. Pokémon is always fascinated by Eggs. Well, since he gave it to us, we might as well find out what secret it holds. I'll keep it for a while to find out about the Egg. What?! Professor Oak gave you a Pokédex? <player>, is that true? Th-that's incredible! He is superb at seeing the potential of people as Trainers. Wow, <player>. I knew you were a little different. Things are going to be fun! Your Pokémon seem to really like you, so why don't you...take the Pokémon Gym challenge? If you manage to defeat all the Gym Leaders, you'll eventually challenge the Pokémon League Champion! ...Or not! Ha ha! Becoming the Champion is not at all easy, but you can certainly challenge Violet City's Gym. ...<player>. Challenging the Gyms scattered around will be a long journey. Before you leave, make sure that you talk to your mom."''
*If talked to again after Silver steals Pokémon
:''"Don't give up! I'll call if I learn anything about that Egg!"''
'''Pokégear'''
* When on his errand
:''"Hello, <player>? Try not to overdo it. Be sure to heal your Pokémon if they are hurt."''
* After exiting Mr. Pokémon house (automatic call)
:''"H-hello? <player>? It's a disaster! Uh, um, it's just terrible! What should I do? It... Oh, no... Please get back here now!"''
* After Silver steals Pokémon
:''"Oh, <player>... I just stepped away for a second... How could...?"''
* After handing over Egg
:''"Hello, <player>? We're checking the Egg now. It does appear to be a Pokémon Egg. We'll do a few more tests!"''
* After hatching the Egg
:''"Hey, <player>, this is great news! A Pokémon hatched from that Egg! I knew that giving that Egg to you, <player>, was the right thing to do. I just knew it! You should come here and show me what kind of Pokémon it is!"''
* After beating Team Rocket
:''"Hello, is this <player>? Just one more Badge to go before you collect all the Johto Badges! Blackthorn's Gym Leader is said to be a pretty powerful Dragon Tamer! <sc>...Click!...</sc>"''
* Calling after defeating Clair
:''"Hello, <player>? I expect that there are some Pokémon in the Kanto region that I don't know. There are probably also methods of evolution that I'm not familiar with yet. I should use that perspective and discover what I can!"''
* Pokérus comment
:After obtaining Pokérus for the first time (automatic call)
::''"Hello, <player>? I discovered an odd thing. Apparently there's something called Pokérus that infects <sc>Pokémon</sc>.Yes, it's like a virus, so it's called <sc>Pokérus</sc>.It multiplies fast and infects other <sc>Pokémon</sc> too. But that's all. It doesn't seem to do anything, and it goes away over time. I guess it's nothing to worry about. Bye!"''
:When called by the player
::''"Hello, <player>? It seems that <sc>Pokémon</sc> that have been infected with <sc>Pokérus</sc> level up better. We're not quite sure why..."''
 
====[[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]]====
*Starting Easy Mode
:''"I've been waiting for you! How's the Challenge going? The more people you take on, the more fun you'll have. Up ahead, you'll battle the infamous Gym Leaders!!! They're expecting you. Good luck!"''
*Starting Normal Mode
:''"Hi! How's the Challenge so far? Opponents on the <sc>Normal</sc> path will be harder than those on the <sc>Easy</sc> path. You'll see trainers other than the Gym Leaders, too. When you beat those trainers... Well... Just wait and see. It will be tough, though."''
*After beating [[Clair]] in Normal mode
:''"Hello. This is Prof. Elm. What? You're looking for tougher opponents? Then keep going straight. The rest is up to you. Good luck!"''
*After beating Normal mode
:''"Hello. This is Prof. Elm. Great job! You've really polished your technique. Now it's time for you to take the <sc>Hard</sc> path. Are you mentally prepared? I'm rooting for you!"''
*Starting Hard Mode
:''"Hi there! Are you giving it your all? You must be pretty confident to try the <sc>Hard</sc> path. An enemy even more frightful than the Elite Four awaits. But that makes it more fun. Good luck!"''
*Starting Super Hard Mode
:''"Hi there! You're doing very well. <sc>Super Hard</sc>... is a very difficult level. You could say it's a battle against yourself. I'm sure you can handle it. Stay calm and don't panic. Good luck!''
*After beating Super Hard mode
:''"Hello. This is Prof. Elm. Great job! That's the way to overcome the pressure. I knew you could do it. That was amazing! I'm sure that whatever else may stand in your way, you'll overcome that, too! Actually, there is another level. You'll see how to get to it after the ending. I bet you can't wait."''
*Starting Intense Mode
:''"Hi there! You've already come this far? Since <sc>Super Hard</sc> wasn't enough, try the <sc>Intense</sc> path. It's incredibly difficult, so you can Continue as many times as you like, and it won't affect the ending. And even if you lose, you can still use any Pokémon you like, so just try to clear it. Oh! But you don't need any more advice, do you? OK, good luck!
*After beating Intense mode
:''"Hello! It's Prof. Elm. Great job! That's the way to overcome the pressure. I knew you could do it. That was amazing! I'm sure that whatever else may stand in your way, you'll overcome that, too! And don't forget to thank all those who battled against you!"''
 
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==Quotes==
{{main|Professor Elm/Quotes}}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===Main series===
[[File:Professor Elm anime.png|250px|left|thumb|Professor Elm in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]  
[[File:Professor Elm anime.png|250px|left|thumb|Professor Elm in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]  
Professor Elm was one of {{an|Professor Oak}}'s top students at the university. He currently specializes in the research of {{Abilities}} and has interests in the origins of life.
Professor Elm was one of {{an|Professor Oak}}'s top students at a university. He currently specializes in the research of {{Abilities}} and has interests in the origins of life.


Professor Elm debuted in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''. {{TRT}} infiltrated his laboratory at [[New Bark Town]], and while he was studying a rare cell division through a microscope, the trio took off with a {{p|Totodile}} reserved for a new {{pkmn|Trainer}}. [[Officer Jenny]], {{Ash}}, and {{ashfr}} later battled Team Rocket and managed to return Totodile to Elm's lab.  
Professor Elm debuted in ''[[EP117|Don't Touch That 'dile]]''. {{TRT}} infiltrated his laboratory at [[New Bark Town]], and while he was studying a rare cell division through a microscope, the trio took off with a {{p|Totodile}} reserved for a new {{pkmn|Trainer}}. [[Officer Jenny]], {{Ash}}, and {{ashfr}} later battled Team Rocket and managed to return Totodile to Elm's lab.


After a period of traveling, the group encountered Elm again in ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]'' while he was studying the origins of life in the [[Whirl Islands]] with [[Captain Marius]]. Elm helped rescue the group from the surrounding whirlpools with his newly-{{pkmn2|caught}} {{p|Corsola}}. Together, they docked at the [[Blue Point Isle]], where Elm informed them about the upcoming [[Whirl Cup]] tournament. Later, Elm and Corsola saved a group of Pokemon from being stolen by Team Rocket. Elm and [[Captain Marius]] then left the group to continue their research expedition.
After a period of traveling, the group encountered Elm again in ''[[EP210|Around the Whirlpool]]'' while he was studying the origins of life in the [[Whirl Islands]] with [[Captain Marius]]. Elm helped rescue the group from the surrounding whirlpools with his newly-{{pkmn2|caught}} {{p|Corsola}}. Together, they docked at the [[Blue Point Isle]], where Elm informed them about the upcoming [[Whirl Cup]] tournament. Later, Elm and Corsola saved a group of Pokémon from being stolen by Team Rocket. Elm and [[Captain Marius]] then left the group to continue their research elsewhere.


In ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]'', Elm contacted Ash to congratulate him on his eight [[Johto]] [[Badge]]s and send him on an errand to retrieve an {{pkmn|Egg}} from the nearby [[Marine Pokémon Laboratory]]. As the head of the Pokémon Preservation Council, Elm had received news of the Egg after it had been poached from [[Mt. Silver]]. Ash and his friends obtained the Egg from [[Naomi]] and continued towards New Bark Town.
In ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]'', Elm contacted Ash to congratulate him on getting eight [[Johto]] [[Badge]]s. He then sent him on an errand to retrieve an {{pkmn|Egg}} from the nearby [[Marine Pokémon Laboratory]]. As the head of the Pokémon Preservation Council, Elm had received news of the Egg after it had been poached from [[Mt. Silver]]. Ash and his friends obtained the Egg from [[Naomi]] and went on their way towards New Bark Town.


The Egg hatched in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]'', and the group contacted Elm after {{AP|Larvitar}} was seemingly unresponsive to [[Nurse Joy]]'s treatment. Elm interrupted his dinner with Oak and {{Delia}}, who were visiting him to wish Ash well before the [[Silver Conference]], and rushed over to Ash's location to see Larvitar. The two Professors managed to stabilize Larvitar's body temperature, but it was still unresponsive. Later, as Ash fought Team Rocket, Larvitar overcame its shyness to send them blasting off. Afterwards, Elm drove everyone to New Bark Town and entrusted Ash and his friends with the task of returning Larvitar to its home at Mt. Silver.
[[File:Professor Elm JN.png|thumb|250px|Professor Elm in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]'']]
The Egg hatched in ''[[EP258|Hatch Me If You Can]]'', and the group contacted Elm after the baby {{AP|Larvitar}} was seemingly unresponsive to [[Nurse Joy]]'s treatment. Elm interrupted his dinner with Oak and {{Delia}}, who were visiting him to wish Ash well before the [[Silver Conference]], and rushed over to Ash's location to see Larvitar. The two Professors managed to stabilize Larvitar's body temperature, but it was still unresponsive. Later, as Ash fought Team Rocket, Larvitar overcame its unresponsive state to send them blasting off. Afterwards, Elm drove everyone to New Bark Town and entrusted Ash and his friends with the task of returning Larvitar to its home at Mt. Silver. In ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', Elm checked in with the group and heard that Larvitar was doing well. [[EP264|Eventually]], Ash and his friends would return Larvitar to its mother {{p|Tyranitar}}.


In ''[[EP262|You're a Star, Larvitar!]]'', Elm checked in with the group and was glad to hear that Larvitar was doing well. By the end of ''[[EP264|Mother of All Battles]]'', Larvitar was reunited with its mother {{p|Tyranitar}} and now under the care of [[Ranger Mason]].
In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', Elm was seen watching the [[Silver Conference]] on TV. Later, Ash happened to overhear [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s video call with Elm in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'' and spoke with him briefly. Elm officially thanked Ash and his friends for their help and informed them on Larvitar's well-being.


In ''[[EP266|A Claim to Flame!]]'', Professor Elm was seen watching the [[Silver Conference]] on TV. Later, Ash happened to overhear [[Vincent|Jackson]]'s video call with Professor Elm in ''[[EP268|Tie One On!]]'' and spoke with him briefly. Elm officially thanked Ash and his friends for their help and informed them that Larvitar was doing well with its mother.
Elm made a brief cameo in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]'', after [[Dr. Yung]] revealed he had hacked the computer data of leading specialists, including that of Elm, to help with the construction of his [[Mirage Pokémon]] system.


Professor Elm made a brief cameo in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''. [[Dr. Yung]] revealed that he had hacked the computer data of leading specialists including Elm to help with the construction of his [[Mirage Pokémon]] System.
Elm was mentioned in ''[[JN021|Caring for a Mystery!]]'', when [[Professor Cerise]] told Ash and [[Goh]] about his research into Pokémon Eggs. Elm was also seen in a picture in the same episode.


===Character===
====Character====
Professor Elm is regarded as sweet and kindhearted by many, including [[New Bark Town]]'s [[Nurse Joy]]. While he is incredibly knowledgeable, he is known to get into heated arguments with others over research and theories. He tends to go into unnecessarily lengthy explanations whenever he is asked a question.
Professor Elm is regarded as sweet and kindhearted by many, including [[New Bark Town]]'s [[Nurse Joy]]. While he is incredibly knowledgeable, he is known to get into heated arguments with others over research and theories. He also tends to go into unnecessarily lengthy explanations whenever he is asked a question.


Elm can be incredibly absentminded. He has a habit of getting wrapped up in his research to the point where he is completely oblivious to his surroundings, and he may not leave his laboratory for days.
In addition, Elm can be incredibly absentminded. He has a habit of getting wrapped up in his research, to the point where he is completely oblivious to his surroundings, and he may not leave his laboratory for days.


===Pokémon===
====Pokémon====
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{{MissingInfo|2|enva|java}}
This listing is of Professor Elm's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:
This listing is of Professor Elm's known Pokémon in the {{pkmn|anime}}:


====On hand====
=====On hand=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Elm
|trainer=Professor Elm
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Corsola's known moves are {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Spike Cannon}}.}}
Corsola's known moves are {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Spike Cannon}}.}}


====Gives to new Trainers====
=====Gives to new Trainers=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Elm
|trainer=Professor Elm
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|epnum=EP117
|epnum=EP117
|epname=Don't Touch That 'dile
|epname=Don't Touch That 'dile
|desc=Professor Elm's {{p|Chikorita}} is a [[starter Pokémon]] that he gives to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who want to start their [[Pokémon journey]]. Although it was not shown in his lab, Elm showed {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} a picture of one.
|desc=Professor Elm's {{p|Chikorita}} is a [[first partner Pokémon]] that he gives to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who want to start their [[Pokémon journey]]. Although it was not shown in his lab, Elm showed {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} a picture of one.


None of Chikorita's moves are known.}}
None of Chikorita's moves are known.}}
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|img=Elm Cyndaquil.png
|img=Elm Cyndaquil.png
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Professor Elm's {{p|Cyndaquil}} is a [[starter Pokémon]] that he gives to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who want to start their [[Pokémon journey]]. It first appeared when Elm was holding it as he spoke to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} who were very interested about it.
|desc=Professor Elm's {{p|Cyndaquil}} is a [[first partner Pokémon]] that he gives to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who want to start their [[Pokémon journey]]. It first appeared when Elm was holding it as he spoke to {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} who were very interested about it.


None of Cyndaquil's moves are known.}}
None of Cyndaquil's moves are known.}}
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|img=Elm Totodile.png
|img=Elm Totodile.png
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|vaen=Kayzie Rogers
|desc=Professor Elm's {{p|Totodile}} is a [[starter Pokémon]] that he gives to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who want to start their [[Pokémon journey]]. One appeared when Elm mistook [[Jessie]] for [[Nurse Joy]] and told her to check up on Totodile, who started to bite {{MTR}}'s tail and spray [[James]] with water, but the trio then stole Totodile. It later appeared when it would not let go of Jessie's hair but was taken off using {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s {{m|Vine Whip}} and given back to Elm.
|desc=Professor Elm's {{p|Totodile}} is a [[first partner Pokémon]] that he gives to new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who want to start their [[Pokémon journey]]. One appeared when Elm mistook [[Jessie]] for [[Nurse Joy]] and told her to check up on Totodile, who started to bite {{MTR}}'s tail and spray [[James]] with water, but the trio then stole Totodile. It later appeared when it would not let go of Jessie's hair but was taken off using {{AP|Bulbasaur}}'s {{m|Vine Whip}} and given back to Elm.


Totodile's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}
Totodile's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}


====Gave away to new Trainers====
=====Gave away to new Trainers=====
{| width=100%
{| width=100%
|-
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Meganium|Casey Chikorita.png|Grass|disp=Casey's Chikorita}}
| {{InactivePoké|Casey|Meganium|Casey Chikorita.png|Grass|disp=Casey's Chikorita}}
| {{InactivePoké|Vincent|Meganium|LoT starters.png|Grass|disp=Vincent's Chikorita|size=210px}}
| {{InactivePoké|Vincent|Meganium|Vincent Chikorita.png|Grass|disp=Vincent's Chikorita}}
| {{InactivePoké|Jimmy|Typhlosion|Jimmy Cyndaquil.png|Fire|disp=Jimmy's Cyndaquil}}
| {{InactivePoké|Jimmy|Typhlosion|Jimmy Cyndaquil.png|Fire|disp=Jimmy's Cyndaquil}}
| {{InactivePoké|Marina|Feraligatr|Marina Totodile.png|Water|nick=Wani-Wani}}
| {{InactivePoké|Marina|Feraligatr|Marina Totodile.png|Water|nick=Wani-Wani}}
|}
|}


====Given away====
=====Given away=====
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{| width=100%
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===Voice actors===
====Voice actors====
{{vatable|color={{johto color light}}|bordercolor={{johto color}}
{{vatable|color={{johto color light}}|bordercolor={{johto color}}
|ja=井上和彦 ''Kazuhiko Inoue''
|ja=井上和彦 ''Kazuhiko Inoue''
|en=Paul Frank
|en=Paul Frank
|ar=جهاد الأطرش ''Jihad Al Attrash'' ([[EP117]])<br>Unknown voice actor ([[EP266]]-[[EP268]])
|cs=Radovan Vaculík
|cs=Radovan Vaculík
|fi=Unknown voice actor ([[EP117]])<br>Pasi Ruohonen ([[EP266]]-[[EP268]])
|fi=Unknown voice actor ([[EP117]])<br>Pasi Ruohonen ([[EP266]]-[[EP268]])
|it=Gianluca Iacono (Mediaset dub)<br>Davide Albano (K2 dub)
|it=Luca Semeraro ([[EP117]]-[[EP268]])<br>Davide Albano ({{TPCi}} redub of [[EP117]])<br>Gianluca Iacono (''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'')
|no=Trond Teigen
|no=Trond Teigen
|fr_ca=Pierre Chagnon
|fr_ca=Pierre Chagnon
|fr_eu=Jean-Paul Clerbois
|pt_br=Faduli Costa
|pt_br=Faduli Costa
|es_eu=Eduardo Bosch<br>Eduardo del Hoyo (''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'')
|es_eu=Eduardo Bosch<br>Eduardo del Hoyo (''[[Pokémon Chronicles]]'')
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|pl=Jacek Kałucki ([[EP117]])<br>Wojciech Majchrzak ([[EP210]])<br>Ireneusz Machnicki ([[EP257]]-[[EP268]])
|pl=Jacek Kałucki ([[EP117]])<br>Wojciech Majchrzak ([[EP210]])<br>Ireneusz Machnicki ([[EP257]]-[[EP268]])
|he=דור צוויגנבאום ''Dor Tsvigenbaum''}}
|he=דור צוויגנבאום ''Dor Tsvigenbaum''}}
===GOTCHA!===
Professor Elm briefly appeared in [[GOTCHA!]].


==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Professor Elm Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Professor Elm in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Professor Elm Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Professor Elm in Pokémon Adventures]]
====History====
====History====
====={{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
====={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}=====
Professor Elm was initially to be brought several Pokémon by [[Joey]] from [[Professor Oak]], but before that happened, the Totodile that he was studying was stolen, and he was knocked unconscious before he could do anything. Gold then arrived and took Cyndaquil as well to catch the thief.  
Professor Elm was initially to be brought several Pokémon by [[Joey]] from [[Professor Oak]], but before that happened, the Totodile that he was studying was stolen, and he was knocked unconscious before he could do anything. Gold then arrived and took Cyndaquil as well to catch the thief.  


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Joey stays behind with him to help Elm with chores and research.
Joey stays behind with him to help Elm with chores and research.


====={{chap|Emerald}}=====
====={{MangaArc|Emerald}}=====
In ''[[PS337|Epilogue]]'', he makes a cameo appearance in one of the ships heading to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.
In ''[[PS337|Epilogue]]'', he makes a cameo appearance in one of the ships heading to the {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}.


====={{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
====={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
He is seen in Gold's flashback while Professor Oak gives Gold the task of meeting with [[Lance]] who has information about Team Rocket and their plan of obtaining {{p|Arceus}}.
 
====={{MangaArc|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
In ''[[PS355|Knowledge of the Unown II]]'', both Professor Elm and Joey make a cameo. Elm is seen talking with [[Professor Rowan]] via videophone.
In ''[[PS355|Knowledge of the Unown II]]'', both Professor Elm and Joey make a cameo. Elm is seen talking with [[Professor Rowan]] via videophone.
====={{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}=====
He is seen in Gold's flashback while Professor Oak gives Gold the task of meeting with [[Lance]] who has information about Team Rocket and their plan of obtaining {{p|Arceus}}.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
|img=Elm Sentret Adventures.png
|img=Elm Sentret Adventures.png
|epnum=PS091
|epnum=PS092
|epname=Murkrow Row
|epname=Who Gives a Hoothoot?
|desc={{p|Sentret}} is the only known Pokémon of Professor Elm's. It is usually with him when he was in his lab.
|desc={{p|Sentret}} is Professor Elm's only known Pokémon. It is usually with him when he was in his lab.


None of Sentret's moves are known.}}
Sentret's only known move is {{m|Foresight}}{{tt|*|revealed on an official site only}} and its Ability is {{a|Run Away}}.}}


=====Given to new Trainers=====
=====Given away=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Exbo
|main=Exbo
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|epname=Murkrow Row
|epname=Murkrow Row
|desc={{adv|Gold}} was loaned a {{p|Cyndaquil}} to get back the {{p|Totodile}} Silver stole in the lab. However, as Gold went out on his journey, he kept the Cyndaquil and nicknamed it '''Exbo''' (Japanese: '''バクたろう''' ''Baktaro'').}}
|desc={{adv|Gold}} was loaned a {{p|Cyndaquil}} to get back the {{p|Totodile}} Silver stole in the lab. However, as Gold went out on his journey, he kept the Cyndaquil and nicknamed it '''Exbo''' (Japanese: '''バクたろう''' ''Baktaro'').}}
{| width=100%
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Gold|Togepi|Togebo Egg.png|???|disp=Egg}}
|
|}


=====Formerly owned=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Megaree
|main=Megaree
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|epnum=PS091
|epnum=PS091
|epname=Murkrow Row
|epname=Murkrow Row
|desc='''Megaree''' (Japanese: '''メガぴょん''' ''Megapyon'') ran away from Professor Elm's lab as he wanted to go out on an adventure when he was a {{p|Chikorita}}. {{adv|Crystal}} found the Chikorita and was able to catch him along with a {{p|Victreebel}}. Crystal was reluctant to keep Chikorita on her team, but after noticing some strength he had, she decides to keep him.}}
|desc=Chikorita ran away from Professor Elm's lab as he wanted to go out on an adventure. {{adv|Crystal}} found him and was able to catch him along with a {{p|Victreebel}}. Crystal was reluctant to keep Chikorita on her team, but after noticing some strength he had, she decides to keep and name him '''Megaree''' (Japanese: '''メガぴょん''' ''Megapyon'').}}
 
=====Given away=====
{| width=100%
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Gold|Togepi|Togebo Egg.png|???|disp=Egg}}
|
|}


===Stolen===
=====Stolen=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|main=yes
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|epnum=PS091
|epnum=PS091
|epname=Murkrow Row
|epname=Murkrow Row
|desc={{p|Totodile}} was stolen by {{adv|Silver}} in the lab in the beginning of the {{chap|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}.}}
|desc={{p|Totodile}} was stolen by {{adv|Silver}} in the lab in the beginning of the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}.}}


===In the Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys manga===
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
[[File:Professor Elm Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|Professor Elm in Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys]]
[[File:Professor Elm Golden Boys.png|thumb|200px|Professor Elm in Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys]]
Professor Elm first appeared in ''[[GB01|Let's Go!! The Journey Towards The Championship]]''.
Professor Elm first appeared in ''[[GB01|Let's Go!! The Journey Towards The Championship]]''.
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===In the Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure manga===
===Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure===
[[File:Professor Elm JBA.png|thumb|200px|Professor Elm in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]
[[File:Professor Elm JBA.png|thumb|200px|Professor Elm in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure]]
Professor Elm appeared in [[JBA1]] and [[JBA6]] of Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure.
Professor Elm appeared in [[JBA1]] and [[JBA6]].
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{{sectionstub}}


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Chikorita's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Magical Leaf}}.}}
Chikorita's known moves are {{m|Tackle}}, {{m|Razor Leaf}} and {{m|Magical Leaf}}.}}


===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
[[File:Elm PM.png|thumb|120px|Professor Elm in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Elm PM.png|thumb|120px|Professor Elm in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Professor Elm appears in the Johto saga of Pokémon Pocket Monsters. He recommends {{OBP|Gold|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Silver|Pocket Monsters}} to Professor Oak as the chosen Trainers to get their first Pokémon. He even introduces them to {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}. Unlike other media, he was not seen giving away the Johto starters to new Trainers yet. In ''[[PM063|Marill's Special Training to Surpass Pikachu!!]]'', he was seen fighting Professor Oak after a {{p|Marill}} came by and stole some food.
Professor Elm appears in the [[Johto]] saga of [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]. He recommends {{OBP|Gold|Pocket Monsters}} and {{OBP|Silver|Pocket Monsters}} to Professor Oak as the chosen Trainers to get their first Pokémon. He even introduces them to {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}}. Unlike other media, he was not seen giving away the Johto first partner Pokémon to new Trainers yet. In ''[[PM063|Marill's Special Training to Surpass Pikachu!!]]'', he was seen fighting Professor Oak after a {{p|Marill}} came by and stole some food.


Professor Elm reappears in [[PMHGSS01]] where he is in charge of the [[Pokéathlon]]. and has competed with Red in various events that went on. Elm reappears in [[PMHGSS20]] along with the other professors. They were the judge of {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}'s fight with {{p|Giratina}}. After their battle, Professor Elm got into a brawl with the other professors that was started by Clefairy. After watching the fight that was recorded, they worked together and fought Clefairy.
Professor Elm reappears in [[PMHGSS01]], where he is in charge of the [[Pokéathlon]]. and has competed with Red in various events that went on. Elm reappears again in [[PMHGSS20]] along with the other professors. They were the judge of {{TP|Red|Clefairy}}'s fight with {{p|Giratina}}. After their battle, Professor Elm got into a brawl with the other professors that was started by Clefairy. After watching the fight that was recorded, they worked together and fought Clefairy.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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|- style="font-size: 80%;"
|- style="font-size: 80%;"
| With a {{p|Cyndaquil}}
| With a {{p|Cyndaquil}}
| Having problems with his raising method
| Having his hand bitten by a Totodile
|}
|}


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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Professor Elm is the only {{pkmn|Professor}} in the [[core series]] that does not welcome the player to the {{pkmn|world|world of Pokémon}} at the start of the game. [[Professor Oak]] takes his place instead.
* Professor Elm is the only Professor to give the {{player}} a [[first partner Pokémon]], but not a [[Pokédex]].
** As such, he is also the only Professor without a large in-game sprite, having only the overworld sprite.
** Also, in the {{pkmn|anime}}, Professor Elm is the only Professor known to give new [[Trainer]]s a first partner Pokémon that did not give any to neither {{Ash}} nor [[Ash's friends|his companions]].
* Professor Elm is also the only Professor to give the [[player character]] a [[starter Pokémon]] that does not also give them a [[Pokédex]].
* In the games, one of the townsfolk mentions that Professor Elm is the one who discovered that {{p|Pikachu}} is an evolved Pokémon ({{p|Pichu}} was introduced in [[Generation II]]).
* In the games, one of the townsfolk mentions that Professor Elm is the one who discovered that {{p|Pikachu}} is an evolved Pokémon ({{p|Pichu}} was only introduced in [[Generation II]]).
* Professor Elm is the only core series professor to lack non-overworld artwork in their respective game. His sole in-game portrait is in [[Pokémon Puzzle Challenge]].
* In the anime, Professor Elm is the only core series professor that did not give a starter Pokémon to a main character.


==Names==
==Names==
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|- style="background:#FFF"
| Japanese
| Japanese
| ウツギ博士 ''Dr. Utsugi''
| ウツギ{{tt|博士|Hakase}} ''Dr. Utsugi''
| From ウツギ ''utsugi'', ''{{wp|Deutzia}}''
| From 空木 ''utsugi'' (''{{wp|Deutzia crenata}}'')
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| English, Italian, Spanish,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
| English, Italian,<br>Brazilian Portuguese
| Professor Elm
| Professor Elm
| From ''{{wp|elm}} tree''
| From ''{{wp|elm}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Professor Lind
| From ''Linde'' ({{wp|Tilia|linden}})
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Spanish
| Profesor Elm
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
| <br> Brazilian Portuguese
| Professor Elm
Professor Elmo{{tt|*|Pokémon Gold & Silver}}
| From his English name
From the name "Elmo"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| French
| French
| Professeur Orme
| Professeur Orme
| From ''orme'', elm
| From ''orme'' (elm)
|- style="background:#FFF"
| German
| Professor Lind
| From ''Linde'', lime tree
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Korean
| Korean
| 공박사 ''Dr. Gong''
| 공{{tt|박사|Baksa}} ''Dr. Gong''
| 공 is from which is taken from 空木 ''utsugi'', {{wp|Deutzia}}.
| From the hanja reading of in the Japanese name 空木 ''Utsugi'' and the surname 공 (孔) ''{{wp|Kong (surname)|Gong}}''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Mandarin|Taiwan and Mainland China}})
| 空木博士 ''Dr. Kōngmù''
| 空木{{tt|博士|Bóshì}} ''Dr. Kōngmù''
| 空木 is from 空木 ''Utsugi''. Can mean "hollow wood" or "sky tree".
| rowspan="2" | From the Japanese name 空木 ''Utsugi''
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| Chinese ({{tt|Cantonese|Hong Kong}})
| 空木博士 ''Dr. Hūngmuhk''
| 空木{{tt|博士|Boksih}} ''Dr. Hūngmuhk''
| 空木 is from 空木 ''Utsugi''. Can mean "hollow wood" or "sky tree".
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Finnish
| Finnish
| Professori Elm
| Professori Elm
| Same as English name
| From his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
| Vietnamese
| Vietnamese
| Giáo sư Utsugi
| Giáo sư Utsugi
| Transliteration of his Japanese name.
| Transcription of his Japanese name
|}
|}
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==References==
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Professor Elm
ウツギ博士 Dr. Utsugi
HeartGold SoulSilver Professor Elm.png
Art from HeartGold and SoulSilver by Ken Sugimori[1]
Gender Male
Hometown New Bark Town
Region Johto
Relatives Unnamed wife and child (games)
Generation II, IV
Games Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, SoulSilver
Game animation cameos GOTCHA!
Anime debut Don't Touch That 'dile!
English voice actor Paul Frank
Japanese voice actor Kazuhiko Inoue

Professor Elm (Japanese: ウツギ博士 Dr. Utsugi) is the resident Pokémon Professor of New Bark Town in the Johto region. He specializes in Pokémon breeding, and is credited with the discovery of Pokémon Eggs. According to Professor Oak, in HeartGold and SoulSilver, Professor Elm "is the best when it comes to the research of Pokémon evolution." In the anime, Elm also states he studies unusual Pokémon Abilities.

Elm gives one of the three first partner Pokémon of Johto—Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile—to Ethan, KrisC, or LyraHGSS so that they will have an easier time getting to Mr. Pokémon's house.

In the core series games

Professor Elm works at his laboratory in New Bark Town. He lives in a small house near his laboratory with his wife and son, who wants to grow up to be a Pokémon Professor like his dad. He also has an aide who assists him in his laboratory.

Elm is known for being a little scatterbrained and disorganized when he gets wrapped up with his research—to the point that, according to his wife, he sometimes forgets to eat. He holds Professor Oak in high regards. At the start of Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver, he gives the player their first first partner Pokémon.

In addition to their first partner Pokémon, Elm gives the player various items during the game. After the player hatches Togepi from the Egg his assistant gives them in the Pokémon CenterGSC/Poké MartHGSS in Violet City, Elm gives them an Everstone. After the player obtains all eight Johto Badges, Elm gives them a Master Ball. After the player enters the Hall of Fame, he gives them a ticket to the S.S. Aqua, allowing them to travel to the neighboring Kanto region.

A man standing next to the east gate of Hearthome City states that he's a friend with Professor Elm and that his friend told him that leaving a pair of Pokémon in the Pokémon Day Care, sometimes leads to Eggs being found or things that are like Eggs. The man also states that Elm was always a quiet sort and didn't really stand out.

Pokémon

Professor Elm gives the player their first partner Pokémon in all Johto-based core series games.

Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Spr 2c 152.png
Type:
Grass Unknown
Held item:
Berry
Chikorita/ Lv.5
Tackle
Normal
Growl
Normal
  --  
   
  --  
   
Spr 2c 155.png
Type:
Fire Unknown
Held item:
Berry
Cyndaquil/ Lv.5
Tackle
Normal
Leer
Normal
  --  
   
  --  
   
Spr 2c 158.png
Type:
Water Unknown
Held item:
Berry
Totodile/ Lv.5
Scratch
Normal
Leer
Normal
  --  
   
  --  
   

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

Spr 4h 152.png
Type:
Grass Unknown
Ability:
Overgrow
Held item:
None
Chikorita/ Lv.5
Tackle
Normal Physical
Growl
Normal Status
  --  
   
  --  
   
Spr 4h 155.png
Type:
Fire Unknown
Ability:
Blaze
Held item:
None
Cyndaquil/ Lv.5
Tackle
Normal Physical
Leer
Normal Status
  --  
   
  --  
   
Spr 4h 158.png
Type:
Water Unknown
Ability:
Torrent
Held item:
None
Totodile/ Lv.5
Scratch
Normal Physical
Leer
Normal Status
  --  
   
  --  
   

Gallery

Artwork

Gold Silver Professor Elm.png
Official artwork from
Gold, Silver, and Crystal

Sprites

Elm II OD.png Elm OD.png
Overworld sprite from
Generation II
Overworld sprite from
HeartGold and SoulSilver

Quotes

Main article: Professor Elm/Quotes

In the anime

Main series

Professor Elm in the anime

Professor Elm was one of Professor Oak's top students at a university. He currently specializes in the research of Abilities and has interests in the origins of life.

Professor Elm debuted in Don't Touch That 'dile. Team Rocket infiltrated his laboratory at New Bark Town, and while he was studying a rare cell division through a microscope, the trio took off with a Totodile reserved for a new Trainer. Officer Jenny, Ash, and his friends later battled Team Rocket and managed to return Totodile to Elm's lab.

After a period of traveling, the group encountered Elm again in Around the Whirlpool while he was studying the origins of life in the Whirl Islands with Captain Marius. Elm helped rescue the group from the surrounding whirlpools with his newly-caught Corsola. Together, they docked at the Blue Point Isle, where Elm informed them about the upcoming Whirl Cup tournament. Later, Elm and Corsola saved a group of Pokémon from being stolen by Team Rocket. Elm and Captain Marius then left the group to continue their research elsewhere.

In Lapras of Luxury, Elm contacted Ash to congratulate him on getting eight Johto Badges. He then sent him on an errand to retrieve an Egg from the nearby Marine Pokémon Laboratory. As the head of the Pokémon Preservation Council, Elm had received news of the Egg after it had been poached from Mt. Silver. Ash and his friends obtained the Egg from Naomi and went on their way towards New Bark Town.

The Egg hatched in Hatch Me If You Can, and the group contacted Elm after the baby Larvitar was seemingly unresponsive to Nurse Joy's treatment. Elm interrupted his dinner with Oak and Delia, who were visiting him to wish Ash well before the Silver Conference, and rushed over to Ash's location to see Larvitar. The two Professors managed to stabilize Larvitar's body temperature, but it was still unresponsive. Later, as Ash fought Team Rocket, Larvitar overcame its unresponsive state to send them blasting off. Afterwards, Elm drove everyone to New Bark Town and entrusted Ash and his friends with the task of returning Larvitar to its home at Mt. Silver. In You're a Star, Larvitar!, Elm checked in with the group and heard that Larvitar was doing well. Eventually, Ash and his friends would return Larvitar to its mother Tyranitar.

In A Claim to Flame!, Elm was seen watching the Silver Conference on TV. Later, Ash happened to overhear Jackson's video call with Elm in Tie One On! and spoke with him briefly. Elm officially thanked Ash and his friends for their help and informed them on Larvitar's well-being.

Elm made a brief cameo in The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, after Dr. Yung revealed he had hacked the computer data of leading specialists, including that of Elm, to help with the construction of his Mirage Pokémon system.

Elm was mentioned in Caring for a Mystery!, when Professor Cerise told Ash and Goh about his research into Pokémon Eggs. Elm was also seen in a picture in the same episode.

Character

Professor Elm is regarded as sweet and kindhearted by many, including New Bark Town's Nurse Joy. While he is incredibly knowledgeable, he is known to get into heated arguments with others over research and theories. He also tends to go into unnecessarily lengthy explanations whenever he is asked a question.

In addition, Elm can be incredibly absentminded. He has a habit of getting wrapped up in his research, to the point where he is completely oblivious to his surroundings, and he may not leave his laboratory for days.

Pokémon


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This listing is of Professor Elm's known Pokémon in the anime:

On hand
Corsola
Professor Elm's Corsola

Professor Elm's Corsola is his only known Pokémon that he actually owns. It is very fond of pools. This Corsola inspired Misty to try to catch her own Corsola. When Ash and his friends were blasted off their boat by Team Rocket and into the water with raging whirlpools, Corsola found the group and helped them.

Later, when Team Rocket had stolen a couple of Pokémon, Corsola jumped into the water to stop them. It tried to use Tackle, but Weezing struck back. Corsola dodged and defeated Jessie's Arbok. It then used Spike Cannon and sent Team Rocket blasting off.

Corsola's known moves are Tackle and Spike Cannon.

Gives to new Trainers
Chikorita
Professor Elm's Chikorita

Professor Elm's Chikorita is a first partner Pokémon that he gives to new Trainers who want to start their Pokémon journey. Although it was not shown in his lab, Elm showed Ash and his friends a picture of one.

None of Chikorita's moves are known.

Cyndaquil
Professor Elm's Cyndaquil
Debut Don't Touch That 'dile
Voice actors
Japanese
English Kayzie Rogers

Professor Elm's Cyndaquil is a first partner Pokémon that he gives to new Trainers who want to start their Pokémon journey. It first appeared when Elm was holding it as he spoke to Ash and his friends who were very interested about it.

None of Cyndaquil's moves are known.

Totodile
Professor Elm's Totodile
Debut Don't Touch That 'dile
Voice actors
Japanese
English Kayzie Rogers

Professor Elm's Totodile is a first partner Pokémon that he gives to new Trainers who want to start their Pokémon journey. One appeared when Elm mistook Jessie for Nurse Joy and told her to check up on Totodile, who started to bite Meowth's tail and spray James with water, but the trio then stole Totodile. It later appeared when it would not let go of Jessie's hair but was taken off using Bulbasaur's Vine Whip and given back to Elm.

Totodile's only known move is Water Gun.

Gave away to new Trainers
Casey Chikorita.png
Casey's Chikorita
Vincent Chikorita.png
Vincent's Chikorita
Jimmy Cyndaquil.png
Jimmy's Cyndaquil
Marina Totodile.png
Wani-Wani
Given away
Larvitar Egg.png
Egg

Voice actors

Language Voice actor
Japanese 井上和彦 Kazuhiko Inoue
English Paul Frank
Arabic جهاد الأطرش Jihad Al Attrash (EP117)
Unknown voice actor (EP266-EP268)
Czech Radovan Vaculík
Finnish Unknown voice actor (EP117)
Pasi Ruohonen (EP266-EP268)
French Canada Pierre Chagnon
Europe Jean-Paul Clerbois
Hebrew דור צוויגנבאום Dor Tsvigenbaum
Italian Luca Semeraro (EP117-EP268)
Davide Albano (TPCi redub of EP117)
Gianluca Iacono (Pokémon Chronicles)
Norwegian Trond Teigen
Polish Jacek Kałucki (EP117)
Wojciech Majchrzak (EP210)
Ireneusz Machnicki (EP257-EP268)
Brazilian Portuguese Faduli Costa
Spanish Latin America Ernesto Lezama (EP117)
Enrique Mederos (EP210-EP268)
Gerardo García (Pokémon Chronicles)
Spain Eduardo Bosch
Eduardo del Hoyo (Pokémon Chronicles)


GOTCHA!

Professor Elm briefly appeared in GOTCHA!.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Professor Elm in Pokémon Adventures

History

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

Professor Elm was initially to be brought several Pokémon by Joey from Professor Oak, but before that happened, the Totodile that he was studying was stolen, and he was knocked unconscious before he could do anything. Gold then arrived and took Cyndaquil as well to catch the thief.

After Gold first battled with the Masked Man at the Ilex Forest and lost, Elm was able to get a sample of his clothing and found particles on them, but he did not know what they were. Elm then contacted Gold when he was battling the Masked Man for a second time, informing him that the particles on the clothes are the same substance used for Gym Badges, and that the Masked Man must be a Gym Leader. He tells Gold that he should not try to fight him, but Gold simply replies with, "It's too late."

A while beforehand, he decided that Gold was trustworthy enough to try to hatch an Egg for him, saying that it had not moved an inch while it was in the lab. While the Egg did hatch into a Togepi, due to Gold's habits of visiting arcades while it was an Egg, it learned how to play dice, pool, and poker, making Elm furious about how Gold had turned it into a delinquent. Little did he know, with Togepi's aggression came Gold's innate talent for bringing the fullest potential of baby Pokémon, allowing it to easily defeat the wild Gligar that tried to eat it right before it hatched (and the Tyranitar that Silver borrowed from Lance).

Joey stays behind with him to help Elm with chores and research.

Emerald arc

In Epilogue, he makes a cameo appearance in one of the ships heading to the Battle Frontier.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

He is seen in Gold's flashback while Professor Oak gives Gold the task of meeting with Lance who has information about Team Rocket and their plan of obtaining Arceus.

Diamond & Pearl arc

In Knowledge of the Unown II, both Professor Elm and Joey make a cameo. Elm is seen talking with Professor Rowan via videophone.

Pokémon

On hand
Sentret
Professor Elm's Sentret

Sentret is Professor Elm's only known Pokémon. It is usually with him when he was in his lab.

Sentret's only known move is Foresight* and its Ability is Run Away.

Given away
Cyndaquil
Gold's Cyndaquil
Debut Murkrow Row
Main article: Exbo

Gold was loaned a Cyndaquil to get back the Totodile Silver stole in the lab. However, as Gold went out on his journey, he kept the Cyndaquil and nicknamed it Exbo (Japanese: バクたろう Baktaro).

Togebo Egg.png
Egg
Formerly owned
Chikorita
Crystal's Chikorita
Debut Murkrow Row
Main article: Megaree

Chikorita ran away from Professor Elm's lab as he wanted to go out on an adventure. Crystal found him and was able to catch him along with a Victreebel. Crystal was reluctant to keep Chikorita on her team, but after noticing some strength he had, she decides to keep and name him Megaree (Japanese: メガぴょん Megapyon).

Stolen
Totodile
Silver's Totodile
Debut Murkrow Row
Main article: Silver's Totodile

Totodile was stolen by Silver in the lab in the beginning of the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

Professor Elm in Pokémon Gold and Silver: The Golden Boys

Professor Elm first appeared in Let's Go!! The Journey Towards The Championship.

Pokémon

Gives to new Trainers
Elm Chikorita Golden Boys.png
Chikorita
Elm Cyndaquil Golden Boys.png
Cyndaquil
Elm Totodile Golden Boys.png
Totodile
Given to new Trainers
Gold Totodile Golden Boys.png
Totodile
Black Chikorita Golden Boys.png
Chikorita

Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Professor Elm in Pocket Monsters HGSS Jō's Big Adventure

Professor Elm appeared in JBA1 and JBA6.

Pokémon

Gives to new Trainers
Elm Chikorita JBA.png
Chikorita
Elm Cyndaquil JBA.png
Cyndaquil
Elm Totodile JBA.png
Totodile
Given to new Trainers
Totodile
Jō's Totodile
Debut JBA1
Main article: Jō's Totodile

Professor Elm gave Totodile to Jō.

Chikorita
Tsubaki's Chikorita
Debut JBA1

Tsubaki went to Professor Elm's lab and took a Chikorita from him.

Chikorita's known moves are Tackle, Razor Leaf and Magical Leaf.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Professor Elm in Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Professor Elm appears in the Johto saga of Pokémon Pocket Monsters. He recommends Gold and Silver to Professor Oak as the chosen Trainers to get their first Pokémon. He even introduces them to Red. Unlike other media, he was not seen giving away the Johto first partner Pokémon to new Trainers yet. In Marill's Special Training to Surpass Pikachu!!, he was seen fighting Professor Oak after a Marill came by and stole some food.

Professor Elm reappears in PMHGSS01, where he is in charge of the Pokéathlon. and has competed with Red in various events that went on. Elm reappears again in PMHGSS20 along with the other professors. They were the judge of Clefairy's fight with Giratina. After their battle, Professor Elm got into a brawl with the other professors that was started by Clefairy. After watching the fight that was recorded, they worked together and fought Clefairy.

Pokémon

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On hand
Sudowoodo
Elm's Sudowoodo
Debut PMHGSS01

Sudowoodo was Professor Elm's first revealed Pokémon. It was in charge of the Pokéathlon along with Professor Elm.

None of Sudowoodo's moves are known.

Status unknown

These Pokémon were seen with him but it was not stated whether or not they belong to him.

Loudred
Elm's Loudred
Debut PMHGSS01

A Loudred was seen as an announcer of the Pokéathlon. It is unknown if it belonged to Professor Elm.

None of Loudred's moves are known.

In the TCG

Artwork

Artwork from the cards:

Professor Elm TCG.png Professor Elm Training Method.png
With a Cyndaquil Having his hand bitten by a Totodile

Cards

This listing is of cards mentioning or featuring Professor Elm 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 Elm T Neo Genesis Uncommon 96/111 Gold, Silver, to a New World... Uncommon  
Best of Game   3      
Professor Elm's Training Method Su Expedition Base Set Uncommon 148/165 Base Expansion Pack Uncommon 049/128
EX Unseen Forces Uncommon 89/115 Golden Sky, Silvery Ocean Uncommon 097/106
      Meganium Constructed Starter Deck   013/016
      Typhlosion Constructed Starter Deck   013/016
      Feraligatr Constructed Starter Deck   013/016
EX Dragon Frontiers Uncommon 79/101 Imprison! Gardevoir ex Constructed Standard Deck   014/024
      Shockwave! Tyranitar ex Constructed Standard Deck   014/024
HeartGold & SoulSilver Uncommon 100/123 HeartGold Collection Uncommon 067/070
      L-P Promotional cards   023/L-P
      Leafeon Deck   012/015
      Metagross Deck   011/014
      Blastoise Starter Deck   009/010
      Steelix Constructed Standard Deck   014/019
      Tyranitar Constructed Standard Deck   014/019
Gyarados Half Deck   25/30      
Call of Legends Uncommon 77/95      
Professor Elm's Lecture Su Lost Thunder Uncommon 188/214 Super-Burst Impact U 088/095
Lost Thunder Rare Ultra 213/214 Super-Burst Impact SR 102/095
      SM-P Promotional cards   250/SM-P
      Tag Team GX Deck Build Box   019/029
Yellow A Alternate cards   188a/214 Alter Genesis TR 095/095
      Tag All Stars   145/173
 


Trivia

  • Professor Elm is the only Professor to give the player a first partner Pokémon, but not a Pokédex.
    • Also, in the anime, Professor Elm is the only Professor known to give new Trainers a first partner Pokémon that did not give any to neither Ash nor his companions.
  • In the games, one of the townsfolk mentions that Professor Elm is the one who discovered that Pikachu is an evolved Pokémon (Pichu was introduced in Generation II).
  • Professor Elm is the only core series professor to lack non-overworld artwork in their respective game. His sole in-game portrait is in Pokémon Puzzle Challenge.

Names

Language Name Origin
Japanese ウツギ博士 Dr. Utsugi From 空木 utsugi (Deutzia crenata)
English, Italian,
Brazilian Portuguese
Professor Elm From elm
German Professor Lind From Linde (linden)
Spanish Profesor Elm From his English name

Brazilian Portuguese
Professor Elm

Professor Elmo*

From his English name

From the name "Elmo"

French Professeur Orme From orme (elm)
Korean 박사 Dr. Gong From the hanja reading of 空 in the Japanese name 空木 Utsugi and the surname 공 (孔) Gong
Chinese (Mandarin) 空木博士 Dr. Kōngmù From the Japanese name 空木 Utsugi
Chinese (Cantonese) 空木博士 Dr. Hūngmuhk
Finnish Professori Elm From his English name
Vietnamese Giáo sư Utsugi Transcription of his Japanese name


References

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Antagonists Jessie (Wobbuffet) • JamesMeowthGiovanniButchCassidyDr. NambaMatoriPierceDr. ZagerGozuTabithaMaxieShellyArchieHunter JSaturnCyrusMarsJupiterCharonColressAldithGhetsisBarretMalamarLysandreMableCelosiaAlianaXerosicBryonyTuppZippRappPlumeriaGuzmaVirenRoseOleana
Professors Professor OakProfessor IvyProfessor ElmProfessor BirchProfessor RowanProfessor CarolinaProfessor JuniperDr. FennelCedric JuniperProfessor SycamoreProfessor KukuiProfessor BurnetProfessor CeriseProfessor MagnoliaSoniaProfessor Amaranth
Relatives Delia KetchumDaisyVioletLilyJames's parentsFlintLolaForrestBrock's siblingsNormanCarolineJohannaChiliCressGraceMeyerLana's fatherLana's motherHarper and SarahRangoSimaMimoKiawe's grandfatherMohnLusamineGladionSophocles's parentsMolayneAbeMallow's motherUluWalkerCamilleHalta
Supporting Officer JennyNurse JoyMagikarp salesmanTodd SnapCharles GoodshowCaseyLizaSakuraLanceClairRaoul ContestaMr. SukizoSteven StoneVivian MeridianRobertScottLilian MeridianSolanaBrandonMarianYuzoRhondaCynthiaReggieAngieLookerIzzy and CaraLyraKhouryTobiasDon GeorgeElderAlderLukeFreddy O'MartianIngoEmmetJervisVirgilNAnthea and ConcordiaPorterAlexaSophieCosetteClembotSanpeiMairinAstridDianthaKorrinaGurkinnMonsieur PierrePalermoKeananMalvaSamson OakAnelaHobbesNinaAnnaLakiDanaYansuWickeFabaIlimaAcerolaDiaChloeChrysaRenParkerTaliaLeiDanikaQuillonHopGym LeadersElite FourFrontier BrainsIsland kahunasMany temporary characters
Supporting Pokémon FearowHo-OhSquirtle SquadPink ButterfreeHaunterJigglypuffMewtwoMimeyLapras herdGranbullPichu BrothersLugiaSilverDelibirdWynautLarvitarKyogre and GroudonArticunoDeoxysLake guardiansForces of natureMeloettaReshiramSuper-ancient PokémonWooperFlorgesSquishyZ2Guardian deitiesBewearToucannon's flockStoutlandOranguruNebbyStuffulUltra BeastsGrandpa ForestNecrozmaLunalaShayminMewRotom PhonesPelipperThievul trioEternatusDrone RotomLegendary heroesLatiasRecurring wild Pokémon
See also: Pokémon Horizons characters
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