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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
Professor Birch appears in his own card in the EX Ruby & Sapphire expansion of the TCG, much like Professors Oak and Elm appeared in the introductory sets for previous generations.
Professor Birch appears in [[Professor Birch (TCG)|his own card]] in the {{TCG|EX Ruby & Sapphire}} expansion of the TCG, much like Professors Oak and Elm appeared in the introductory sets for previous generations.


==Names==
==Names==

Revision as of 04:59, 1 February 2007

Professor Birch (Japanese: オダマキ博士 Dr Odamaki) is the resident Pokémon Professor of Littleroot Town and Hoenn, and also works in his lab in Littleroot.

Background Information

Birch distributes Pokédexes and one of the three starter Pokémon of Hoenn: Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip, to aspiring Hoenn trainers in the Generation III games. In addition, after trainers complete the Hoenn Pokédex in Pokémon Emerald, he will give them one of the three starter Pokémon of Johto: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile.

He is known to be more outgoing than the other Pokémon Professors, and oftentimes his research takes him outdoors. His field of study is primarily how Pokémon behave in the wild.

In the Anime

It is not confirmed, but many suspect Birch is the father of the anime version Brendan, who has made two short cameo appearances in the anime. His English voice actor is Dan Green.

Pokémon

This listing is of Professor Birch's Pokémon as of the most recent Japanese episode.

On hand

Released

In the Games

In the Generation III games, Professor Birch is the father of the rival character.

In the start of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, he must be rescued from a wild Poocyhena. In the start of Pokémon Emerald, he must be rescued from a wild Zigzagoon. After saving him, he will give the protagonist of the games the starter Pokémon they used in the rescue.

He often works with his child to help observe and capture wild Pokémon. His wife worries about him, because he's always busy and rarely has time to come home.

Pokémon

This listing is of Prof Birch's Pokémon in the video games in which he has appeared.

  • Torchic
  • Mudkip
  • Treecko

In the Pokémon Special Manga

In Pokémon Special, Professor Birch is the father of Sapphire, and supplies her with most of her Pokémon. He is good friends with Norman.

After Ruby rescued Birch from some wild Mightyena, Birch gave him a Mudkip.

Birch gave away most of his Pokémon to Sapphire and Ruby. His last Pokémon was a Treecko, that he lost in a flood caused by Kyogre. Wally has since rescued the Pokémon and began to raise it.

Pokémon

This listing is of Prof. Birch's Pokémon in the Pokémon Special manga.

Released

  • Mudkip (Given to Ruby)
  • Torchic (Given to Sapphire)
  • Aron (Given to Sapphire)
  • Wailord (Given to Sapphire)
  • Tropius (Given to Sapphire)
  • Treecko (Lost, found by Wally)

In the TCG

Professor Birch appears in his own card in the EX Ruby & Sapphire expansion of the TCG, much like Professors Oak and Elm appeared in the introductory sets for previous generations.

Names

Language Name Reference to
Japanese オダマキ博士 Dr. Odamaki オダマキ Odamaki, Aquilegia.
English Professor Birch Birch tree, following the naming of Professor Oak and Professor Elm.
French Professeur Séko
German Professor Birk Birke means Birch in German.
Spanish Profesor Abedul Abedul means Birch in Spanish.
Brazilian Portuguese Professor Bétula Bétula means Birch in Portuguese.
Chinese 小田卷博士 Dr. Xiao Tian Quan 小田卷 is from 小田巻 Odamaki, Aquilegia.
Korean 털보박사 Teolbobaksa
Oak (animeAdventuresPocket MonstersMasters) • ElmBirchRowanAurea JuniperCedric JuniperSycamore (animeMasters)
Kukui (animeMasters) • Burnet (anime) • SamsonMohnMagnoliaSonia (Masters) • LaventonSadaTuro
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