Professor Rowan/Quotes

These are Professor Rowan's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series

Diamond and Pearl

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Intro

"Hello there! It's so very nice to meet you! Welcome to the world of Pokémon!"

"My name is Rowan. However, everyone just calls me the Pokémon Professor. Before I go any further, is this your first adventure? If you need advice, I'm certainly capable of giving it.

"Would you like to know more about anything else?"*

"This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as Pokémon. Here, I have a Poké Ball. Touch the button on the middle of the Poké Ball, if you'd please."

"No, no! Not that button! The button on the Poké Ball."*

"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. What do I do? I conduct research so that we may learn more about Pokémon. Now, why don't you tell me a little bit about yourself? Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?"

"All right, so you're a boy/girl?"

"Tell me, what is your name?"

"Your name is <player>?"

"Ok... So, you're <player>? A fine name that is! Now this boy here... I believe he's your friend. What might his name be?"

"<rival>, is it? That's your friend's name?"

"Alright, <player>, the time has come. Your very own tale of grand adventure is about to unfold. On your journey, you will meet countless Pokémon and people. I'm sure that along the way you will discover many things, perhaps even something about yourself. Now, go on, leap into the world of Pokémon!"

Lake Verity

"Hmm... I may have been mistaken... Something appears to be different than it was before, but... Fine! It's enough that we have seen the lake. Dawn/Lucas, we're leaving."

"...Hm. There is one thing I can say. There are many rare kinds of Pokémon in Sinnoh. The region should serve us very well in regard to our studies."

"Excuse me. Let us pass, please."

Pokémon League

• After beating Cynthia

"<player>! Your last battle was splendid!"

Hm! A child I enlisted for my Pokédex project has come this far... It's only natural that I come and witness the child's crowning glory. <player>! I shouldn't call you a child anymore. You've grown into a real Champion!"

Hall of Fame

"It's been a long while since I last entered this room..."

Pokédex evaluation

• Note: Rowan only evaluates the Sinnoh Pokédex by counting how many Pokémon player has seen, rather than caught. Manaphy doesn't count towards evaluation.
• At lab with less than 150 Pokémon seen

"Ah, <player>! You've come to show me the progress you've made on your Pokédex?

No: What's wrong? You're not suggesting you've seen so few that you're afraid to show me?"

Yes: "Hmm... You've spotted <number> Pokémon in Sinnoh... <evaluation quote>"

• Via PC

"Hmm... You've spotted <number> Pokémon in Sinnoh... <evaluation quote>"

• Fewer than 15 Pokémon

"Look harder for wild Pokémon. Don't be afraid of going into tall grass."

• 15-24 Pokémon

"Your pace is picking up. Things can only get better!"

• 25-39 Pokémon

"Be persistent when you're searching for Pokémon that appear only in certain places."

• 40-59 Pokémon

"Pokémon aren't hiding only in tall grass. You can find many others in caves and seas."

• 60-89 Pokémon

"Your Pokédex is looking more and more respectable!"

• 90-114 Pokémon

"Are you fishing with rods? Pokémon that live underwater need to be caught by fishing."

• 115-134 Pokémon

"The Trainers that challenge you to battle have Pokémon, obviously. They may have rare ones with them, and that can add to your Pokédex."

• 135-144 Pokémon

"Your Pokédex is well on the way to being filled up. This Pokédex can be considered a journal of your adventure."

• 145-150 Pokémon (missing a Pokémon other than Manaphy)

"You're not far from seeing every Pokémon there is to see in Sinnoh!"

• 150-151 Pokémon (at least all Pokémon other than Manaphy)

"I see! You've met all the Pokémon there are in Sinnoh!"

Pokémon Platinum

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On Television

"Pokémon are by our sides, always. I hope you will understand the meaning of those words."

Route 201

"Hold it! You two don't seem to have any Pokémon between you? Then, what is the meaning of going into the tall grass?! ... ... ... ..."

"... ... They tried to go into the tall grass because they wanted Pokémon... Hmm... What to do...? Their world would surely change if they were to meet Pokémon... Is it right for me to put them on that path...? ... ... You two. You truly love Pokémon, do you?"

No: "Er-hem! I didn't quite catch that, so I will ask you again. You two. You truly love Pokémon, do you?"

Yes: "I will ask you once again. You two. You truly love Pokémon, do you?"

"...A pair of reckless kids who foolishly try to enter tall grass without Pokémon of their own...? It worries me what people like that would do with Pokémon."

" ! How big of you... Very well, then! I will entrust you two with Pokémon! I apologize for putting you through that exercise. However! You must promise me that you will never recklessly endanger yourselves again. Now, then... Hm? Now, where...?"

"Ah! There it is! Dawn/Lucas, nice work. What I was about to do was to entrust these two with their own Pokémon."

"Hm! We exist side by side with Pokémon. There comes a time when people should meet Pokémon. There is a world that should be explored together. For them, today is that time. The place, right here. Go on! Open the briefcase and choose a Pokémon!"

"Very well! Both of you have chosen a good Pokémon, it seems. Now, listen well! The Pokémon you have been entrusted with are unfamiliar with the world. In that regard, they're much like you. As fellow newcomers to the world, I hope you'll all do well together. If you have any trouble, come see me at my lab in Sandgem Town. And now, we'll be on our way."

Sandgem Town

• At the first arrival, inside the lab:

"Well, well, look who's here. <player>, was it? Let's have a look at your Pokémon.

If the player's Pokémon evolved: "Well well! You've made your Pokémon evolve already?!"

If the Pokémon didn't evolve: "... Hmm... I see... This Pokémon seems to be rather happy."

"Hm! Entrusting you with that Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup was no mistake, it seems! Well, would you like to give it a nickname?"

Yes: "Hmm, OK, I see... And you're happy with that nickname?"

"When I first saw you two about to step into the tall grass without Pokémon, I was shocked. I was astounded by these foolhardy children. But now, you've astounded me in an entirely different way. Already, there is a bond growing between you and that Pokémon. I feel privileged to have met you. I'm sure Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup feels the same way about you. That's why I'll ask you to cherish that Turtwig/Chimchar/Piplup of yours."

"Er-hem! Let's move on to the main topic. There is something I want you to do for me. Allow me to properly introduce myself first. My name, as you know, is Rowan. I study Pokémon. First of all, I want to know exactly what kinds of Pokémon live in the Sinnoh region. To do so, it is necessary to collect data using the Pokédex. This is what I wish to ask of you. I want to entrust you with this Pokédex. Will you use it to record data on all the Pokémon in Sinnoh for me?"

No: "... ... ... ... I can stand here without speaking for hours. I'm a very patient man. Let me ask you again, <player>."

Yes: "Hm! Good answer! That Pokédex is a very high-tech device. It will automatically record data on every kind of Pokémon you encounter. <player>, I ask that you go everywhere and meet every kind of Pokémon in this region!"

"That Pokédex is a very high-tech device. It will automatically record data on every kind of Pokémon you encounter. <Player>, I ask that you go everywhere and meet every kind of Pokémon in this region!"

"When you walked up Route 201 with your Pokémon, what did you feel? I've lived for 60 long years. Even now, I get a thrill when I'm with a Pokémon. Now, you should know that there are countless Pokémon in this world. That means there are just as many thrills waiting for you out there! Now go! <player>, your grand adventure begins right now!"

"Go on! <player>, your grand adventure awaits you!"

• Outside the lab:

"<Player>!! I have something good here. You should take this as well. That is a Technical Machine. That one contains the move Return. Using a Technical Machine, or TM for short, teaches a move instantly to a Pokémon. Bear in mind, however, that a TM is single-use only. The move Return gains power the more friendly your Pokémon is with you. It's up to you, of course, if you want to use that TM or not. I'll send you off with the wish that your journey will be fun."

Jubilife City (2nd visit)

"Ah, <player>. Well? How is the Pokédex progressing? Hm! That's Oreburgh's Gym Badge, I see. But hadn't I given you your first Pokémon only recently...? Perhaps being a Trainer is like second nature to you."

"Quiet, you lot! Why must you be such a nuisance? Let me list some lessons you still need to learn. #1: Don't loiter about for no good reason. #2: Don't interrupt others while they are attempting to converse. #3: If you don't get your way, don't raise your voice to be intimidating. #4: Don't think you've grown strong just because you're in a group. #5: What is with those outlandish outfits you have on? My goodness... You call yourselves adults? You kids, don't grow up to be like these sorry specimens."

"You kids, give these thugs a lesson in civility, please."

"That lot... They called themselves Team Galactic. When Pokémon evolve, they seem to release some type of energy... However, I believe that it's a mystic power far beyond our control. But Team Galactic seems to be studying that power's potential. They want to know if it can be used as energy for something..."

"It's all over, so you can relax now. Still, thanks to you two, nothing came of that situation. I appreciate that. Incidentally, <player>. Kudos to you for your battling skill. It got me thinking. Why don't you collect all the Gym Badges of Sinnoh? Doing so, you will be sure to encounter lots of Pokémon. That, of course, means your Pokédex pages will continuously fill up. In other words, it will be of great help to my research. That said, I've given you your first Pokémon and Pokédex as yours to keep. You're free to do with them as you wish. Take care now."

Basement of the Veilstone Department Store

"Hmm... RageCandyBars are too popular, it seems. Ah, <player>, it's you. Does life continue to thrill you? It does for me. For example, I recently discovered some Pokémon evolve only in certain locations. When I learned that, I felt thrilled!"

Canalave City

• Inside the library

"... ... ... ... ... ..."

"Hm! Everyone's here finally. <player>, everyone, listen. You may forgotten it already, but I study the evolution of Pokémon. But the more I study, the more mysteries appear and multiply. Pokémon that evolve, and those that don't... What makes them different from each other? Do those that are immature as living beings evolve to once more mature? If so, what do we make of the legendary Pokémon that don't evolve? Are we to assume that the legendary Pokémon are complete as creatures? This is where you three come in. In the tree lakes of Sinnoh, there are said to be mirage Pokémon. If we can obtain data on them, it may shed some light on how the process of Pokémon evolution works. I need help from each one of you on this grand undertaking. Help me find these Pokémon that are considered to be mirages."

"...And who was it that bolted from the lab before I had a chance to give you a Pokédex? But that's water under the bridge! Seeing Pokémon with your own eyes is important for you in becoming a better Trainer, too."

"Hm! I would have made all of you go regardless... Anyway. Now, there are three lakes. Fortuitously, there are three of you. You should therefore split up and investigate the lakes individually. Dawn/Lucas, you go to Lake Verity."

"<Rival>, I want you to investigate Lake Acuity. That would take you almost to Snowpoint City. The road there is harsh. I need a tough Trainer to go."

"Very well. I'm counting on you. And that leaves <player> with Lake Valor. The lake is between Veilstone and Pastoria, if memory serves..."

"... ...Has it stopped? Are all of you unharmed?"

"Hm... But why at Lake Valor...? Let's get outside. I'm concerned about the town. You kids, be careful going down the stairs. <Player>. You should leave now, too. ...There may be aftershocks, however. Be alert always."

• Outside the library

"...That tremor... That wasn't a natural occurrence."

"...That <rival>... Can't sit still... <Player>, I don't like to demand, but I need you at lake Valor. It's impossible for things to be OK. Not after an explosion like that. But I have no idea what is taking place... But before you go, let me stress: don't get in over your head. We will try to join you as soon as we inspect Lake Verity."

Hall of Fame

"<player>! Your last battle was splendid!"

"Hm! A child I enlisted for my Pokédex project has come this far... It's only natural that I come and witness the child's crowning glory. <player>! I shouldn't call you a child anymore. You've grown into a real Champion!"

"It's been a long while since I last entered this room..."

Lake Verity

• Before visiting Lake Valor

"Hmm... No legendary Pokémon, nothing out of the ordinary... <player>, how was Lake Valor? Anything to report? What? You're just going there now? You've got to move faster than that!"

• After stopping Team Galactic at Lake Valor

"Ah, <player>! What timing! Those Team Galactic scoundrels are after the legendary Pokémon! <Player>, help us! You've got to help Dawn/Lucas!"

"How dare you! You misguided thugs! <Player>! Dawn/Lucas needs your help!"

"I see... This also occurred at Lake Valor... Another legendary Pokémon was taken away by Team Galactic... Both of you went up against full-fledged criminals... The fact that you're unharmed is reason enough to celebrate. ...But what about <rival>? What is happening at Lake Acuity? Is <rival> safe?"

"<Player>, I need you to go to Lake Acuity right away. I'm worried about <rival>."

• After Mesprit leaves the Cavern to roam Sinnoh

"... ... <Player>, that was Mesprit, wasn't it? You've accomplished what I'd asked you to do at the Canalave Library... I asked you to get data on the Pokémon of the lake, and you did. But it didn't provide any answers about the mysteries of evolution. I still don't know why some Pokémon evolve and others don't. Ultimately, it only deepened the mystery. But having mysteries to solve... That adds to my enjoyment!"

"<Player>, why don't you chase after Mesprit? To me, it seemed as if it wanted to play with you. If you were to use the Pokétch app Marking Map, you'd be able to track the movements of Pokémon.

If the player didn't obtain the Marking Map: "What? You don't have the Marking Map? ...You should occasionally pay visits to the Pokétch company, you know."

Either way: "Go on, <player>. I'm sure that you will keep meeting countless Pokémon and people. Those encounters will keep thrilling you in their own special ways. I hope you'll enjoy that experience! Take care, <player>."

The Villa

• After Buying Bookshelf

"Hm, that's rather a good Bookshelf. The curved surfaces described sublime lines of an indefinable charm. Here, allow me to give you this book I've been reading as a gift."

"Hm! you look well. It's commonly accepted that Pokémon evolve to grow more powerful. There must be other reason than that. I would like to know during my lifetime."

"Hmm... This place feels like a home I shared with a friend long ago. It has the same sort of atmosphere."

Team Galactic Eterna Building

• After Rotom enters an appliance for the first time

"Ah, imagine finding you here! You must be eager to fill your Pokédex to be searching even here. What am I doing? I visit a professor I know in Eterna every so often. He tells me intriguing rumors of rare Pokémon sightings and such."

"A Pokémon that slips into electric appliances, you say... Hmm... That is somewhat off from what I've heard about it. Hmm... This is what I've heard. Long ago, there was a Pokémon that merged with a toy robot. Should that Pokémon be recognized as a new species or not... Debates over the issue were about to start when they were rendered moot. The very topic of discussion--the Pokémon-infused robot--disappeared..."

"Anyway, this Rotom... What an interesting Pokémon. So, you say it enters an appliance and essentially merges with the device. In the process, it may also learn new moves. In a way, I suppose it could be thought of as a mechanical Pokémon. Hmm...! Though it is utterly unique, it is undeniably a form of Pokémon. Fine, fine, so be it! No matter how old one gets, there will always be new Pokémon discoveries! Take care, <player>!"

Pokédex evaluation

• Note: Rowan only evaluates the Sinnoh Pokédex by counting how many Pokémon player has seen, rather than caught.
• At lab with less than 210 Pokémon seen

"Ah, <player>! You've come to show me the progress you've made on your Pokédex?

No: What's wrong? You're not suggesting you've seen so few that you're afraid to show me?"

Yes: "Hmm... You've spotted <number> Pokémon in Sinnoh... <evaluation quote>"

• Via PC

"Hmm... You've spotted <number> Pokémon in Sinnoh... <evaluation quote>"

• Fewer than 16 Pokémon

"Look harder for wild Pokémon. Don't be afraid of going into tall grass."

• 16-30 Pokémon

"Your pace is picking up. Things can only get better!"

• 31-45 Pokémon

"Be persistent when you're searching for Pokémon that appear only in certain places."

• 46-60 Pokémon

"Are you using fishing rods? Pokémon that live underwater need to be caught by fishing."

• 61-80 Pokémon

"Remember, it's important to make the Pokémon you've caught evolve."

• 81-100 Pokémon

"Pokémon don't just hide in tall grass. You can find many others in caves and seas."

• 101-120 Pokémon

"The Trainers that challenge you to battle have Pokémon, obviously. They may have rare ones with them, and that can add to your Pokédex."

• 121-140 Pokémon

"Some Pokémon appear only in the morning and some only at night. I know it's a challenge, but I urge you to keep searching."

• 141-160 Pokémon

"Fantastic! Your effort is helping us understand what evolving involves. Your Pokédex doesn't have long to go now."

• 161-180 Pokémon

"I'm simply astounded by the huge variety of Pokémon in Sinnoh. This will help my studies immensely! Sincerely, thank you!"

• 181-200 Pokémon

"Your Pokédex is well on the way to being filled up. This Pokédex can be considered a journal of your adventure."

• 201-209 Pokémon

"You're not far from seeing every Pokémon there is to see in Sinnoh!"

• 210 Pokémon (via PC)

"I see! You've met all the Pokémon there are in Sinnoh! <player>, I need to see you at my lab. I'll be waiting!"

• At lab with 210 Pokémon seen

"Hm! <player>, I've been waiting to see you! You've met every kind of Pokémon there is in the Sinnoh region! This will help immensely with my studies on Pokémon evolution..."

"Oh! If it isn't my old colleague, Professor Oak! I should have expected as much from the world's authority on Pokémon! We always used to joke, "Where there are Pokémon, you'll find Oak!" It's good to see that hasn't changed one bit!"

"Professor Oak, let me introduce you to my young assistant. This youngster has filled every page of the Sinnoh Pokédex for me."

"Have no fear, <player> will get the job done. By the way, Professor Oak, what compelled you to visit this region?"

"Off he goes, as busy as ever..."

"Now, <player>... I have a gift here as your reward for completing the Sinnoh Pokédex. (gives Poké Radar) That's the Pokémon Radar, or just Poké Radar for short. Use it, and it will indicate grass patches where Pokémon are lurking. I'd prepared that to help my field assistants put together the Sinnoh Pokédex, but you took care of that! I'm sure it will be useful for your goal of filling the National Pokédex. "

• After receiving the National Pokédex

"The world is immense. There are many more Pokémon. That means there are many more thrills for you to seek and enjoy!"

Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

Professor Rowan's quotes are the same as in Diamond and Pearl, as they are a nearly-identical remake of those games.