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|tmname=Dr. Yukinari Okido

|image=FireRed LeafGreen Professor Oak.png

|caption=Art from {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}

|generation={{Gen|I}}, {{Gen|II}}, {{Gen|III}}, {{Gen|IV}}

|games=[[Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Blue]], {{v2|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Gold, Silver]], {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, {{3v2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, [[Pokémon Snap]], [[Pokémon Stadium (English)|Stadium]], {{pkmn|Stadium 2}}

|envagame=Kyle Hebert

|javagame=Katsuji Mori

'''Professor Samuel Oak''' (Japanese: '''オーキド・ユキナリ博士''' ''Dr. Yukinari Okido'') is a [[Pokémon Professor]] who lives and works at his [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|research lab]] in [[Pallet Town]] of the [[Kanto]] region. According to [[Professor Elm]], Oak concentrates on Pokémon and human relationships as a profession.

Professor Oak is also a good friend of [[Professor Rowan]]. He visits [[Sinnoh]] often, has a home in [[Eterna City]], introduces Trainers to [[Pal Park]], and gives them the [[National Pokédex]], as well as the [[Up-Grade]], [[Poké Radar]] and the function {{DL|Pokétch|Trainer Counter}} of the [[Pokétch]]. [[Oak's Letter|A letter]] that he sends to the player in a special event allows the player to find {{p|Shaymin}}. An aide in Rowan's laboratory mentions that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In Platinum, after providing the {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Up-Grade}}, Professor Oak will talk about the [[Legendary birds]] and say that they have been sighted in [[Sinnoh]]. From this point {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} will be visible roaming on the map.

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. AFter obtaining all eight Kanto [[Badge]]s, he will give the player access to [[Mt. Silver]], giving them {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} which is required to navigate. After defeating {{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 [[Colored orbs|Jade Orb]] so that {{p|Rayquaza}} may be caught at the [[Embedded Tower]].

:''"Oh, <player>! How is my old <sc>Pokémon</sc>? Well, it seems to like you a lot. You must be talented as a <sc>Pokémon</sc> trainer! What? You have something for me? Ah! This is the custom <sc>Poké Ball</sc> I ordered! Thank you{{sup/1|RB}}

:''"Good, you're trying hard! Get an <sc>[[Itemfinder]]</sc> from my <sc>Aide</sc>"''

:''"You finally got {{tt|a|[sic]}} least 50 species! Be sure to get <sc>[[Exp.All]]</sc> from my <sc>Aide</sc>!"''

:''"Hello! Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Oak</sc>. People call me <sc>Pokémon Prof</sc>. This world is inhabited by creatures that we call <sc>Pokémon</sc>. People and <sc>Pokémon</sc> live together by supporting each other. Some people play with <sc>Pokémon</sc>, some battle with them. But we don't know everything about <sc>Pokémon</sc> yet. There are still many mysteries to solve. That's why I study <sc>Pokémon</sc> every day. Now, what did you say your name was? <player>, are you ready? Your own very <sc>Pokémon</sc> story is about to unfold. You'll face fun times and tough challenges. A world of dreams and adventures with <sc>Pokémon</sc> awaits! Let's go! I'll be seeing you later!"''

:''Aha! So you're <player>! I'm <sc>Oak</sc>! A <sc>Pokémon</sc> researcher. I was just visiting my old friend <sc>Mr.Pokémon</sc>. I heard you were running an errand for <sc>Prof.Elm</sc>, so I waited here. Oh! What's this? A rare <sc>Pokémon</sc>! Let's see… Hm, I see! I understand why <sc>Prof.Elm</sc> gave you a <sc>Pokémon</sc> for this errand. To researchers like <sc>Prof.Elm</sc> and I, <sc>Pokémon</sc> are our friends. He saw that you would treat your <sc>Pokémon</sc> with love and care. …Ah! You seem to be dependable. How would you like to help me out? See? This is the latest version of <sc>Pokédex</sc>. It automatically records data on <sc>Pokémon</sc> you've seen or caught. It's a hi-tech encyclopedia! Go meet many kinds of <sc>Pokémon</sc> and complete that <sc>Pokédex</sc>! But I've stayed too long. I have to get to <sc>Goldenrod</sc> for my usual radio show. <player>, I'm counting on you!"''

:''{{tt|Ah, <player>! It's good of you to come all this way to <sc>Kanto</sc>. What do you think of the trainers out here? Pretty tough, huh?|First time only}} Ah, you're collecting <sc>Kanto Gym Badges</sc>. I imagine it's hard, but the experience is sure to help you. Come see me when you get them all. I'll have a gift for you. Keep trying hard, <player>! How is your <sc>Pokédex</sc> coming? Let's see… <br/>Current <sc>Pokédex</sc> completion level: <br/><Pokémon seen> <sc>Pokémon</sc> seen<br/> <Pokémon owned> <sc>Pokémon</sc> owned <br/> <sc>Prof.Oak</sc>'s Rating: <pokédex evaluation text> If you're in the area, I hope you come visit again.

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[[File:Professor Oak SM anime.png|250px|thumb|Professor Oak in the {{series|Sun and Moon}}]]

Professor Oak appears semi-regularly in the [[Pokémon anime]] and gives [[Ash Ketchum]] useful information.

Professor Oak appears as a major character in the [[Pokémon Origins]] mini-series, where he serves a similar role as in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}. He assigned {{OBP|Red|Origins}} and {{OBP|Blue|Origins}} with the task of completing his dream of a complete Pokédex. Eventually, Red did manage to catch {{cat|Generation I Pokémon|all 150 known Pokémon}}, but then realized that {{p|Mew}} was still out there, and went on to bring Professor Oak's dream to a true completion.

Professor Oak didn't make a physical appearance in [[Pokémon Generations]], but he was first mentioned by [[Agatha]] during her battle against {{ga|Blue}} in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''.

Professor Oak also was one of the two human characters appearing in [[Pokémon Snap]]. He was working on a {{OBP|Pokémon Report|Pokémon Snap}} for the Pokémon species of [[Pokémon Island]], and hired {{Todd}} to take pictures for the report. He provided Todd with the [[ZERO-ONE]] and its [[Dash Engine]] upgrade, [[Pokémon food]], [[Pester Ball]]s, and a [[Poké Flute]]. When Todd took a picture of each of the [[Pokémon sign]]s, Professor Oak drew a connection between them and the {{pkmn|constellation}}s to determine that {{p|Mew}} must be on [[Rainbow Cloud]].

He also shows up in [[Hey You, Pikachu!]], where he enlists the player to help test a translation device called the PokéHelper, using a wild {{p|Pikachu}} as the main research subject. He is also the person who launches the [[Pokémon Channel]] project in the game of the same name, and tuning into the "Oak's Report" channel allows the player to save their game.

Professor Oak makes a few appearances in the manga [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]. He is a role model to {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|EToP|Ash}} and is [[Bill]]'s mentor. Unlike in the anime, he does not give Ash his {{AP|Pikachu}}, in fact, he does not meet Ash until after he has already begun his Pokémon journey.

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* Professor Oak has appeared in the most generations of any Pokémon Professor, appearing in Generation I and their Generation III remakes as the regional professor and making cameo appearances in Generation II and Generation IV.

|From his English name.

|From ''chêne'', Oak.

|From ''Eiche'', Oak.

|From his English name.

|From English name.

|Same as Japanese and English name.

|Professor Samuel (Sam) Carvalho{{tt|*|anime, TCG (Secret Wonders), The Official Pokémon Handbook, Pokémon Characters Guidebook, manga}}<br>Professor Oak{{tt|*|TCG (HeartGold & SoulSilver and Call of Legends)}}

|From ''carvalho'', Oak.<br>Same as his English name

|Similar to the Japanese name.

|Giảo sư Yukinari Okido

|Transliteration of his Japanese name.

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