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==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
===Generation I===
Professor Oak works in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his Laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]] with his aides. He gives {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} their [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Blue|s}}, {{game3|Red and Green|Green|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. In the last pair of games, he also grants the {{player}} the [[National Pokédex]] once they've caught at least 60 Pokémon. He is an idol to many Trainers and researchers, including [[Professor Elm]], and always plays an important supporting role in the many games that he appears in.
[[File:PkmnProfWantsToFight.png|thumb|The unused Trainer class for Professor Oak]]
Professor Oak works in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his Laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]] with his aides. He gave {{ga|Red}} and {{ga|Blue}} their [[starter Pokémon]] in {{game3|Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Blue|s}}, {{game3|Red and Green|Green|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}. He is an idol to many Trainers and researchers, including [[Professor Elm]], and always plays an important supporting role in the many games that he appears in.


He was a childhood friend of [[Agatha]]. They remained good friends and top-class Pokémon Trainers until Oak stopped battling and became interested in Pokémon research. Agatha said that he became soft and started to regard him as a fool. However, Oak still affiliates with the [[Pokémon League]] as an adviser. In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], during her [[Sync pair|Sync Pair]] Story "A Day with Agatha", {{mas|Agatha}} explains how she and Oak met. Oak was always friendly and open when he was young and would talk to Agatha and try to help her. Though he was only trying to be nice, it still annoyed Agatha because she wanted to be left alone. Agatha would battle Oak to try and get him to go away, but he was always better than her, and so she would battle him again and again. Eventually, the time they spent together began to mean a lot to Agatha. As a result, when Oak got the idea to invent the [[Pokédex]] and subsequently stopped battling, Agatha felt betrayed.
He was a childhood friend of [[Agatha]]. They remained good friends and top-class Pokémon Trainers until Oak stopped battling and became interested in Pokémon research. Agatha said that he became soft and started to regard him as a fool. However, Oak still affiliates with the [[Pokémon League]] as an adviser. In [[Pokémon Masters EX]], during her [[Sync pair|Sync Pair]] Story "A Day with Agatha", {{mas|Agatha}} explains how she and Oak met. Oak was always friendly and open when he was young and would talk to Agatha and try to help her. Though he was only trying to be nice, it still annoyed Agatha because she wanted to be left alone. Agatha would battle Oak to try and get him to go away, but he was always better than her, and so she would battle him again and again. Eventually, the time they spent together began to mean a lot to Agatha. As a result, when Oak got the idea to invent the [[Pokédex]] and subsequently stopped battling, Agatha felt betrayed.
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In his own Pokémon Masters EX Sync Pair Story, "A Day With Professor Oak", {{mas|Professor Oak}} reveals that his trusted Pokémon partner is a {{p|Nidorino}}.
In his own Pokémon Masters EX Sync Pair Story, "A Day With Professor Oak", {{mas|Professor Oak}} reveals that his trusted Pokémon partner is a {{p|Nidorino}}.


====Pokémon====
[[File:HGSS Prerelease Mr Pokemon House.png|thumb|200px|Oak with {{ga|Ethan}} and Mr. Pokémon in [[Generation IV]]]]
=====Red, Green, and Blue=====
Professor Oak was always well known in [[Kanto]], but in [[Generation II]] and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, he becomes more of a celebrity, a "star Pokémon Researcher". He became famous in [[Johto]] because of his Radio Show with [[DJ Mary]]. He was going to turn down the show at first, but Mary's energy and persistence wore him down. {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}}/{{ga|Lyra}] first meets him visiting the home of [[Mr. Pokémon]], another of Oak's childhood friends. Later he grants the young Trainer access to [[Mt. Silver]], a place which only the finest Pokémon Trainers may enter, after the player has earned all the Badges in Johto and later Kanto. In the [[remake]]s, he also gives the player the National Pokédex after they've entered the [[Hall of Fame]], gives them {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} once they've earned all 16 [[Badge]]s, allows them to choose one of the Kanto [[starter Pokémon]] once they've beaten Red, and hands over the [[Jade Orb]] if the player has caught both {{p|Groudon}} and {{p|Kyogre}} at the [[Embedded Tower]].
Professor Oak confirms having been a successful Trainer in his youth; however, he states that he only possesses the following Pokémon. {{ga|Red}} is allowed to choose one in order to begin his journey. His grandson, {{ga|Blue}}, the {{player}}'s [[rival]], then picks the Pokémon whose type has an advantage against their own.
 
Professor Oak has many old friends. One of them is [[Kurt]], a [[Poké Ball]] smith from [[Azalea Town]], and another is Professor Elm, who used to be Oak's assistant. In fact, there is a picture on Kurt's wall saying "...a young Prof Oak?" and an email addressed to him from Professor Elm can be found in his lab:
:"''...
:''<sc>Prof. Oak</sc>, how is your research
:''coming along? I'm still plugging
:''away. I heard rumors
:''that {{player|<player>}} is
:''getting quite a reputation.
:''I'm delighted to hear that.
:''<sc>Elm</sc> in <sc>[[New Bark Town]]</sc> 8-)''"
 
Professor Oak has many fans and admirers. One of them is {{tc|School Kid|Schoolboy}} Chad, who frequently calls the player to share trivia about Oak.
 
Professor Oak is also a good friend of [[Professor Rowan]]. He visits [[Sinnoh]] often, has a home in [[Eterna City]], introduces Trainers to [[Pal Park]]{{sup/4|DPPt}}/[[Ramanas Park]]{{sup/8|BDSP}}, and gives them the National Pokédex, as well as the [[Upgrade|Up-Grade]], [[Poké Radar]], and the {{DL|Pokétch|Trainer Counter}} app for their [[Pokétch]]. [[Oak's Letter|A letter]] that he sends to the player in a special event allows the player to find {{p|Shaymin}}. An aide in Rowan's laboratory mentions that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In {{v2|Platinum}}, after providing the Up-Grade, Professor Oak will talk about the [[Legendary birds]] and say that they have been sighted in [[Sinnoh]]. From this point {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} will be visible roaming on the map.
 
Professor Oak also appears in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], where he serves the same role for {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} and {{ga|Trace}} that he originally served for Red and Blue. He originally has two starter Pokémon to give to them, but after the player catches their own {{ga|partner Pokémon}}, the third Pokémon goes unrevealed.
 
====Fame Checker====
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Professor Oak in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
;Pallet Town - Sign
* What does this person do?
:"<sc>[[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak Pokémon Research Lab]]</sc>."
;Pallet Town Research Lab - Prof. Oak
* What is this person like?
:"To make a complete guide on all the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> in the world...
:That was my dream!"
;Pallet Town Research Lab - Aide
* What is this person like?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> may not look like much, but he's the authority on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
:Many <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Trainers</sc> hold him in high regard."
;[[Viridian City]] - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}
* Family and friends?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> reportedly lives with his grandchildren, <sc>[[Daisy Oak|Daisy]]</sc> and <sc>{{ga|Blue}}</sc>."
;[[Indigo Plateau|Pokémon League]] - [[Agatha]]
* Family and friends?
:"I hear <sc>Oak</sc>'s taken a lot of interest in you, child.
:That old duff was once tough and handsome.
:But that was decades ago. He's a shadow of his former self."
;Pallet Town Research Lab - Aide{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
* What does this person do?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> is going to have his own radio show soon.
:The program will be called <sc>Prof. Oak's Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Seminar</sc>."
;Message from <sc>Oak</sc>
* From: <sc>Prof. Oak</sc>
* To: [Player]
:"Why do <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> compete and battle so hard for you?
:They do so because they can see the love and trust you have towards <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
:Never forget that."
 
===Pokémon===
Professor Oak gives the player their [[starter Pokémon]] in every [[Kanto]]-based game.
 
====Pokémon Red and Blue====
{|
{|
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/1
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/1
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|}


=====Yellow=====
====Pokémon Yellow====
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
{{main|Red's Pikachu (game)}}
Professor Oak catches this {{p|Pikachu}} while stopping Red from beginning his journey without any Pokémon. He later decides to give it to him.
Professor Oak catches this {{p|Pikachu}} while stopping {{ga|Red}} from beginning his {{pkmn|journey}} without any Pokémon. He later decides to give it to him.


{{Pokémon/1
{{Pokémon/1
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|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}


This {{p|Eevee}} was intended for Red but was taken by Blue in his impatience. Its evolutionary path is determined by the player's interactions with its Trainer.
This {{p|Eevee}} was intended for Red, but is taken by {{ga|Blue}} in his impatience. Its evolutionary path is determined by the player's interactions with its Trainer.


{{Pokémon/1
{{Pokémon/1
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|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}


=====Unused teams=====
====Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen====
{{main|Unused Trainer data#Prof. Oak|Unused Trainer data &rarr;Prof. Oak}}
[[File:PkmnProfWantsToFight.png|thumb|160px|[[Professor Oak]], who cannot normally be battled]]
Unused Trainer data for Prof. Oak (Japanese: '''{{j|オーキドせんせい}}''' ''Teacher Oak'') exists in all Generation I games.
 
Prof. Oak has data for three different teams using different starter Pokémon, with each Pokémon being lv66-70, higher than {{ga|Blue}}'s [[Pokémon Champion|Champion]] battle team. It is possible he was meant to be a late-game opponent, perhaps similar to {{ga|Red}} in [[Generation II]].
 
He can be battled by exploiting certain glitches.
 
===Generation II===
Professor Oak was always well known in [[Kanto]] but in [[Generation II]] he became more of a celebrity, a "star Pokémon Researcher". He became famous in [[Johto]] because of his Radio Show with [[DJ Mary]]. He was going to turn down the show at first but Mary's energy and persistence wore him down. {{ga|Ethan}}/{{ga|Kris}} first met him visiting the home of [[Mr. Pokémon]], another of Oak's childhood friends. Later he grants the young Trainer access to [[Mt. Silver]], a place which only the finest Pokémon Trainers may enter, after the player has earned all the Badges in Johto and later Kanto.
 
Professor Oak has many old friends. One of them is [[Kurt]], a [[Poké Ball]] smith from [[Azalea Town]] and another is [[Professor Elm]] who used to be Oak's assistant. In fact, there is a picture on Kurt's wall saying "...a young Prof Oak?" and an email addressed to him from Professor Elm can be found in his lab:
:"''...
:''<sc>Prof. Oak</sc>, how is your research
:''coming along? I'm still plugging
:''away. I heard rumors
:''that {{player|<player>}} is
:''getting quite a reputation.
:''I'm delighted to hear that.
:''<sc>Elm</sc> in <sc>[[New Bark Town]]</sc> 8-)''"
 
Professor Oak has gained many fans and admirers. One of them is {{tc|School Kid|Schoolboy}} Chad, who frequently calls the player to share trivia about Oak.
 
===Generation III===
Professor Oak returns in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}} to reprise his role from the Generation I games. He also grants the {{player}} the [[National Pokédex]] after they have caught 60 different species of Pokémon and entered the [[Hall of Fame]].
 
====Pokémon====
{|
{|
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/3
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|}
|}


====Fame Checker====
====Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver====
This is a list of the [[Fame Checker]]'s information on Professor Oak in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}.
After the player has defeated Red, Professor Oak gifts them with one of the Kanto starter Pokémon.
;Pallet Town - Sign
* What does this person do?
:"<sc>[[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Oak Pokémon Research Lab]]</sc>."
;Pallet Town Research Lab - Prof. Oak
* What is this person like?
:"To make a complete guide on all the <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> in the world...
:That was my dream!"
;Pallet Town Research Lab - Aide
* What is this person like?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> may not look like much, but he's the authority on <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
:Many <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Trainers</sc> hold him in high regard."
;[[Viridian City]] - {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}
* Family and friends?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> reportedly lives with his grandchildren, <sc>[[Daisy Oak|Daisy]]</sc> and <sc>{{ga|Blue}}</sc>."
;[[Pokémon League]] - [[Agatha]]
* Family and friends?
:"I hear <sc>Oak</sc>'s taken a lot of interest in you, child.
:That old duff was once tough and handsome.
:But that was decades ago. He's a shadow of his former self."
;Pallet Town Research Lab - Aide{{tt|*|After entering the Hall of Fame}}
* What does this person do?
:"<sc>Prof. Oak</sc> is going to have his own radio show soon.
:The program will be called <sc>Prof. Oak's Pok</sc>é<sc>mon Seminar</sc>."
;Message from <sc>Oak</sc>
* From: <sc>Prof. Oak</sc>
* To: [Player]
:"Why do <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc> compete and battle so hard for you?
:They do so because they can see the love and trust you have towards <sc>Pok</sc>é<sc>mon</sc>.
:Never forget that."
 
===Generation IV===
====Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
Professor Oak is also a good friend of [[Professor Rowan]]. He visits [[Sinnoh]] often, has a home in [[Eterna City]], introduces Trainers to [[Pal Park]], and gives them the [[National Pokédex]], as well as the [[Upgrade|Up-Grade]], [[Poké Radar]], and the function {{DL|Pokétch|Trainer Counter}} of the [[Pokétch]]. [[Oak's Letter|A letter]] that he sends to the player in a special event allows the player to find {{p|Shaymin}}. An aide in Rowan's laboratory mentions that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In Platinum, after providing the Up-Grade, Professor Oak will talk about the [[Legendary birds]] and say that they have been sighted in [[Sinnoh]]. From this point {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} will be visible roaming on the map.
 
====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
[[File:HGSS Prerelease Mr Pokemon House.png|thumb|right|Oak with {{ga|Ethan}} and Mr. Pokémon in [[Generation IV]]]]
Professor Oak returns in the Johto remakes to fulfill a similar role as he did in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, albeit expanded. He will give the player the National Pokédex before boarding the [[S.S. Aqua]] bound for Kanto. He also gives the player {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} to assist them in navigation through [[Mt. Silver]] after they have earned all eight Kanto Badges. After the player defeats {{ga|Red}} on top of Mt. Silver, he will give the player one of either {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}. Finally, if both {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} from HeartGold and SoulSilver are traded into the same game, he will give the player a [[Jade Orb]] so that {{p|Rayquaza}} may be caught at the [[Embedded Tower]].


=====Pokémon=====
{|
{|
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
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|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|}
|}
{{-}}


===Generation VII===
====Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!====
====Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!====
Professor Oak appears in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], performing in a role similar to the role he played in [[Generation I|Generations I]] and {{gen|III}}. He gives the player their [[Starter Pokémon|Partner Pokémon]], {{p|Pikachu}}{{sup/7|P}} or {{p|Eevee}}{{sup/7|E}}. He gives a normal starter Pokémon of the opposite species to {{ga|Trace}}.
 
Professor Oak has a third unrevealed starter Pokémon as well. According to Professor Oak and Trace's dialogue at the start of the games, Professor Oak used to have two options of starter Pokémon available which he planned to offer to the player and Trace. However, the player caught the wild {{p|Pikachu}}{{sup/7|P}} or {{p|Eevee}}{{sup/7|E}} and this Pokémon was stored in a Poké Ball in the laboratory with the other two starters.
 
Once the player and the rival choose Pikachu and Eevee as their starter Pokémon, the third Poké Ball remains indefinitely on Professor Oak's table.
 
=====Pokémon=====
{|
{|
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/7/LG
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|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
|move3=Tail Whip|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Status}}
|}
|}
====Unused teams====
{{main|Unused Trainer data#Prof. Oak|Unused Trainer data &rarr;Prof. Oak}}
[[File:PkmnProfWantsToFight.png|thumb|160px|Professor Oak, who cannot normally be battled]]
Unused Trainer data for Prof. Oak (Japanese: '''{{j|オーキドせんせい}}''' ''Teacher Oak'') exists in all Generation I games.
Prof. Oak has data for three different teams using different starter Pokémon, with each Pokémon being [[level]] 66-70, higher than Blue's {{pkmn|Champion}} battle team. It is possible he was meant to be a late-game opponent, perhaps similar to Red in [[Generation II]].
He can be battled by exploiting certain [[glitch]]es.
{{-}}
{{-}}


==In the side series games==
==In the side series games==
===Pokémon Stadium series===
===Pokémon Stadium series===
[[File:Stadium Professor Oak.png|thumb|In Pokémon Stadium]]
[[File:Stadium Professor Oak.png|thumb|left|200px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Stadium]]
[[File:Stadium 2 Professor Oak.png|thumb|In Pokémon Stadium 2]]
[[File:Stadium 2 Professor Oak.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak Pokémon Stadium 2]]
In [[Pokémon Stadium (English)]] and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Professor Oak is the owner of the [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|Pokémon Laboratory]], which is available if the Stadium game is connected to one or more [[core series]] games via [[Transfer Pak]]. The laboratory contains various machines with features such as trading Pokémon between games, transferring items and Pokémon to and from the player's [[PC]], viewing the [[Pokédex]], etc. In both games, Professor Oak describes the machines in the laboratory.
In {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Professor Oak is the owner of the {{OBP|Pokémon Lab|Stadium}}, which is available if the Stadium game is connected to one or more [[core series]] games via [[Transfer Pak]]. The laboratory contains various machines with features such as trading Pokémon between games, transferring items and Pokémon to and from the player's [[PC]], viewing the {{OBP|Pokédex|Stadium}}, etc. In both games, Professor Oak describes the machines in the laboratory.


The Transfer Pak features were previously introduced in [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)]], but they were part of the menu at the beginning at the game and didn't involve Professor Oak or his laboratory.
The Transfer Pak features were previously introduced in the [[Pokémon Stadium (Japanese)|Japanese Pokémon Stadium]], but they were part of the menu at the beginning at the game and didn't involve Professor Oak or his laboratory.
{{-}}


==In spin-off games==
==In spin-off games==
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===Pokémon Channel===
===Pokémon Channel===
[[File:Prof. Oak Report.png|thumb|In Pokémon Channel.]]
[[File:Prof. Oak Report.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak Pokémon Channel]]
In [[Pokémon Channel]], Professor Oak launches the titular Pokémon Channel, and tuning into the "Oak's Report" channel allows the player to save their game.
In [[Pokémon Channel]], Professor Oak launches the titular Pokémon Channel, and tuning into the "Oak's Report" channel allows the player to save their game.


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===Pokémon Snap===
===Pokémon Snap===
[[File:Snap Professor Oak.png|thumb|In Pokémon Snap.]]
[[File:Snap Professor Oak.png|thumb|200px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Snap]]
Professor Oak also is one of the two human characters that appears in [[Pokémon Snap]]. In order to complete his [[Pokémon Report]] on the denizens of [[Pokémon Island]], he hires {{Todd}} to take pictures for the report. He provides Todd with the [[ZERO-ONE]] and its [[Dash Engine]] upgrade, [[Pokémon food]], [[Pester Ball]]s, and a [[Poké Flute]]. When Todd takes a picture of each of the [[Pokémon sign]]s, Professor Oak is able to drawn a connection between them and the {{pkmn|constellation}}s to determine that {{p|Mew}} must be on [[Rainbow Cloud]].
Professor Oak also is one of the two human characters that appears in [[Pokémon Snap]]. In order to complete his [[Pokémon Report]] on the denizens of [[Pokémon Island]], he hires {{Todd}} to take pictures for the report. He provides Todd with the [[ZERO-ONE]] and its [[Dash Engine]] upgrade, [[Pokémon food]], [[Pester Ball]]s, and a [[Poké Flute]]. When Todd takes a picture of each of the [[Pokémon sign]]s, Professor Oak is able to drawn a connection between them and the {{pkmn|constellation}}s to determine that {{p|Mew}} must be on [[Rainbow Cloud]].


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[[File:Professor Oak Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Professor Oak in the HGSS chapter]]
[[File:Professor Oak Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Professor Oak in the HGSS chapter]]
{{main|Professor Oak (Adventures)}}
{{main|Professor Oak (Adventures)}}
Professor Oak has a recurring role in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. His first appearance was in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', and he has appeared in most chapters since. Over the course of the manga, Professor Oak helps out the [[Pokédex holder]]s in their various quests. His backstory has been largely expanded in this canon.
Professor Oak has a recurring role in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. His first appearance was in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', and he has appeared in most chapters since. Over the course of the manga, Professor Oak helps out the [[Pokédex holder]]s in their various quests. His backstory has been largely expanded in this canon. He's a highly respected figure in the field of Pokémon research, the inventor of the [[Pokédex]], and a former {{pkmn|Champion|Pokémon League Champion}}.
{{-}}
{{-}}


===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
Professor Oak first appears in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'' where he witnesses {{p|Articuno}}'s appearance as it would usually appear every four years. He also sees the battle between Articuno and {{GnB|Gold}}'s Pokémon. He then offers to bring the Pokémon Egg [[Mr. Pokémon]] had to Professor Elm in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''. Before he leaves though, he gives Gold a Pokédex, with the belief that Gold will become a great Trainer.
Professor Oak first appeared in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]'', where he witnessed {{p|Articuno}}'s appearance at the [[Violet Gym]]. He also saw the battle between Articuno and {{GnB|Gold}}'s Pokémon. He then offered to bring the Pokémon Egg [[Mr. Pokémon]] had to Professor Elm in ''[[GB04|Let's Aim For The Goal!]]''. Before he leaving, he gave Gold a Pokédex, with the belief that Gold would become a great Trainer.
{{-}}
{{-}}


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{{spoilers}}
{{spoilers}}
[[File:Professor Oak Zensho.png|thumb|160px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Zensho]]
[[File:Professor Oak Zensho.png|thumb|160px|Professor Oak in Pokémon Zensho]]
Professor Oak appears in [[Pokémon Zensho]] and has fulfilled the same role similar to the ones in other media. Professor Oak debuts in ''[[PZ01|Pallet Town]]'' where he saves {{OBP|Satoshi|Zensho}} from a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} that were about to attack him. As thanks for Professor Oak's rescue of Satoshi, Satoshi goes to his lab and chooses Charmander since Charmander saved him earlier. Shigeru, Satoshi's rival, chooses Squirtle which made Professor Oak keep {{p|Bulbasaur}} as he would have been too lonely.
Professor Oak appears in [[Pokémon Zensho]] and has fulfilled the same role similar to the ones in other media. Professor Oak debuted in ''[[PZ01|Prologue: Pallet Town]]'', where he saved {{OBP|Satoshi|Zensho}} from a flock of {{p|Pidgey}} that were about to attack him. As thanks for Professor Oak's rescue of Satoshi, Satoshi went to his lab and chose Charmander as his starter, due to it saving him earlier. Shigeru, Satoshi's rival, chose Squirtle, which made Professor Oak keep {{p|Bulbasaur}}, as he would have been too lonely otherwise.


A backstory is revealed about him in ''[[PZ05|Celadon City]]'' where is taking care of {{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} and [[Daisy Oak]] since their parents died in a car crash. He is last seen in ''[[PZ10|Indigo Plateau]]'', telling Satoshi and Shigeru about a {{p|Mewtwo|rare Pokémon}} who dwells in [[Cerulean Cave|a cave]].
In ''[[PZ05|Celadon City]]'', it was revealed that Professor Oak is taking care of {{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} and [[Daisy Oak]] since their parents died in a car crash. He was last seen in ''[[PZ10|Indigo Plateau]]'', telling Satoshi and Shigeru about a {{p|Mewtwo|rare Pokémon}} that dwells in [[Cerulean Cave|a cave]].


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
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===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
===Pokémon Newspaper Strip===
{{incomplete|section}}
Professor Oak was first mentioned in {{strip|6}}. After a battle between {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, a boy wanted to know why water shorts out electricity, and the girl he was with suggested asking Oak.
Professor Oak was first mentioned in {{strip|6}}. After a battle between {{p|Pikachu}} and {{p|Squirtle}}, a boy wanted to know why water shorts out electricity, and the girl he was with suggested asking Oak.


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