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==In the games==
==In the games==
===In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}===
[[File:Lucasmeetsrowan.png|thumb|left|{{ga|Lucas}} and {{ga|Barry}} meet Professor Rowan for the first time in {{game|Platinum}}]]
Professor Rowan works in [[Sandgem Town]] with {{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}} and their family. This makes him the first Professor from the handheld games that does not live in the {{player}}'s hometown. He left the [[Sinnoh]] region four years prior to the events of [[Generation IV]] to study the Pokémon of [[Kanto]] with [[Professor Oak]], and has recently returned at the start of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} after reaching the conclusion that Sinnoh holds far greater secrets. He has a stern personality that makes him seem intimidating and mean, but he is actually very kind and patient. Rowan says he still feels a thrill whenever he travels anywhere with his Pokémon. He apparently has a sweet tooth, as the refrigerator in his laboratory is full of nothing but sweets and candy.  
Professor Rowan works in [[Sandgem Town]] with {{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}} and their family. This makes him the first Professor from the handheld games that does not live in the {{player}}'s hometown. He left the [[Sinnoh]] region four years prior to the events of [[Generation IV]] to study the Pokémon of [[Kanto]] with [[Professor Oak]], and has recently returned at the start of {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}} after reaching the conclusion that Sinnoh holds far greater secrets. He has a stern personality that makes him seem intimidating and mean, but he is actually very kind and patient. Rowan says he still feels a thrill whenever he travels anywhere with his Pokémon. He apparently has a sweet tooth, as the refrigerator in his laboratory is full of nothing but sweets and candy.  


Rowan's particular field of study is Pokémon [[evolution]], having discovered that 90% of all Pokémon are [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|connected in some way]] to others through evolution. He is also interested in determining if evolution is supposed to be a form of Pokémon reaching maturity, or a way for an "incomplete" being to become "more complete," and the implications that the process has on [[legendary Pokémon]], which don't evolve.
Rowan's particular field of study is Pokémon [[evolution]], having discovered that 90% of all Pokémon are [[List of Pokémon by evolution family|connected in some way]] to others through evolution. He is also interested in determining if evolution is supposed to be a form of Pokémon reaching maturity, or a way for an "incomplete" being to become "more complete," and the implications that the process has on [[legendary Pokémon]], which don't evolve.


In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, Professor Rowan is seen for the first time observing [[Lake Verity]] with his assistant. After being interrupted by the player and {{ga|Barry|his/her friend}}, he quickly walks off leaving his briefcase, which holds three [[Poké Ball]]s containing {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}}, behind. The player and his/her friend try to return it to him, but are attacked by wild Pokémon in the process, and are forced to use two of the Pokémon in the briefcase for defense. After returning the Pokémon to Rowan in his lab, Rowan hears about the survival tactics that they used, and tells them to keep the Pokémon, as well as giving them each a [[Pokédex]] to record data about every single Pokémon. Soon after, Rowan and his assistant travel to [[Jubilife City]] to drop off some notes, where they are attacked by [[Team Galactic]], just as the player returns from [[Oreburgh City]] with his/her first [[Badge]].
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, Professor Rowan is seen for the first time observing [[Lake Verity]] with his assistant. After being interrupted by the player and {{ga|Barry|his/her friend}}, he quickly walks off leaving his briefcase, which holds three {{i|Poké Ball}}s containing {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}}, behind. The player and his/her friend try to return it to him, but are attacked by wild Pokémon in the process, and are forced to use two of the Pokémon in the briefcase for defense. After returning the Pokémon to Rowan in his lab, Rowan hears about the survival tactics that they used, and tells them to keep the Pokémon, as well as giving them each a [[Pokédex]] to record data about every single Pokémon. Soon after, Rowan and his assistant travel to [[Jubilife City]] to drop off some notes, where they are attacked by [[Team Galactic]], just as the player returns from [[Oreburgh City]] with his/her first [[Badge]].


After becoming suspicious of Team Galactic's activities, he gathers his assistant, the player and his/her friend in the [[Canalave Library]] late in the game, and tells them about the legends of [[Sinnoh]]. Before they are able to finish their discussion, however, an earthquake shakes the region, and the four manage to escape the building before an aftershock. Rowan urges the Trainers to journey to the three lakes of Sinnoh, seeing the aftermath of the explosion on the news, and sends the player's friend to [[Lake Acuity]] in the north, his assistant to [[Lake Verity]] near [[Twinleaf Town]], and the player to [[Lake Valor]].
In {{game|Platinum}}, however, the player and his/her friend leave Twinleaf Town just as Rowan returns from the lake, with Rowan stopping the two from journeying into the tall grass without a Pokémon. His assistant then arrives with the briefcase he left behind at the lake, and Rowan offers the two a [[starter Pokémon]]. When he is visited in Sandgem for the first time, he hands out {{TM|27|Return}} as well as the Pokédex.
 
In all three games, after becoming suspicious of Team Galactic's activities, he gathers his assistant, the player and his/her friend in the [[Canalave Library]] after the player obtains the {{badge|Mine}}, and tells them about the legends of [[Sinnoh]]. Before they are able to finish their discussion, however, an earthquake shakes the region, and the four manage to escape the building before an aftershock. Rowan urges the Trainers to journey to the three lakes of Sinnoh, seeing the aftermath of the explosion on the news, and sends the player's friend to [[Lake Acuity]] in the north, his assistant to [[Lake Verity]] near [[Twinleaf Town]], and the player to [[Lake Valor]].


He apparently previously gave [[Cynthia]] her first Pokémon and a Pokédex, though it is unknown how long before the games this occurred.
He apparently previously gave [[Cynthia]] her first Pokémon and a Pokédex, though it is unknown how long before the games this occurred.


Professor Rowan is an old friend of [[Professor Oak]], and Rowan's assistant claims that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority.
Professor Rowan is an old friend of [[Professor Oak]], and Rowan's assistant claims that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In {{v2|Platinum}}, he can be seen occasionally in the basement of the [[Veilstone Department Store]] sulking about the fact they've run out of [[Rage Candy Bar]]s.
 
====Pokémon====
{|
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=387
|pokemon=Turtwig
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Withdraw|move2type=Water|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=390
|pokemon=Chimchar
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Leer|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
| style="vertical-align:top" |{{Pokémon/4
|game=Platinum
|ndex=393
|pokemon=Piplup
|gender=both
|level=5
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Pound|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Physical
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal|move2cat=Status}}
|}
 
====Quotes====
====Quotes====
=====Diamond and Pearl=====
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'''Intro'''
'''Intro'''
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:''"It's been a long while since I last entered this room..."''
:''"It's been a long while since I last entered this room..."''


====Pokédex evaluation====
======Pokédex evaluation======
*'''Note''': Rowan only evaluates the Sinnoh Pokédex by counting how many Pokémon player has seen, rather than caught. {{p|Manaphy}} doesn't count towards evaluation.
*'''Note''': Rowan only evaluates the Sinnoh Pokédex by counting how many Pokémon player has seen, rather than caught. {{p|Manaphy}} doesn't count towards evaluation.
*At lab with less than 150 Pokémon seen
*At lab with less than 150 Pokémon seen
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:''"I see! You've met all the Pokémon there are in Sinnoh!"''
:''"I see! You've met all the Pokémon there are in Sinnoh!"''


===In {{game|Platinum}}===
=====Pokémon Platinum=====
[[File:Lucasmeetsrowan.png|thumb|left|{{ga|Lucas}} and {{ga|Barry}} meet Professor Rowan for the first time]]
Rowan's role is similar to Diamond and Pearl; however, the player and his/her friend leave Twinleaf Town just as Rowan returns from the lake, with Rowan stopping the two from journeying into the tall grass without a Pokémon. His assistant then arrives with the briefcase he left behind at the lake, and Rowan offers the two a [[starter Pokémon]]. When he is visited in Sandgem for the first time, he hands out {{TM|27|Return}} as well as the Pokédex. He can be seen occasionally in the basement of the [[Veilstone Department Store]] sulking about the fact they've run out of [[Rage Candy Bar]]s.
 
====Quotes====
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;On [[Television]]
;On [[Television]]
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;[[Sandgem Town]]
;[[Sandgem Town]]
:''"Well, well, look who’s here. <player>, was it? Let’s have a look at your Pokémon. … Hmm… I see… This Pokémon seems to be rather happy. Hm! Entrusting you with that {{p|Turtwig}}/{{p|Chimchar}}/{{p|Piplup}} was no mistake, it seems! Well, would you like to give it a nickname?"'' if  player has  evolved  their starter  before  going to  sandgem town " well well  look  who's  here <player>  was  it? lets  have  a look your  Pokemon you  made  your Pokemon  evolve  already?!  hmm  it  seems  entrusting you  with that Grotle/Monferno/Prinplup was  no  mistake it  seems  would  you  like  to  give  it  a  nickname
 
*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 {{p|Turtwig}}/{{p|Chimchar}}/{{p|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 {{p|Turtwig}}/{{p|Chimchar}}/{{p|Piplup}} feels the same way about you. That’s why I’ll ask you to cherish that {{p|Turtwig}}/{{p|Chimchar}}/{{p|Piplup}} of yours."''
:''"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 {{p|Turtwig}}/{{p|Chimchar}}/{{p|Piplup}} feels the same way about you. That’s why I’ll ask you to cherish that {{p|Turtwig}}/{{p|Chimchar}}/{{p|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? (If yes is selected) 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!"''
:''"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? (If yes is selected) 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!"''
::'''No''': ''"... ... ... ... I can stand here without speaking for hours. I'm a very patient man. Let me ask you again, <player>."''  
::'''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 Pokedex is a very high-tech device. It will automatically record data on every kind of Pokemon you encounter. <Player>, I ask that you go everywhere and meet every kind of Pokemon in this region!"''


:''"When you walked up {{rt|201|Sinnoh}} 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!"''
:''"When you walked up {{rt|201|Sinnoh}} 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!"''
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:''"Go on! <player>, your grand adventure awaits you!"''
:''"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 [[TM|Technical Machine]]. That [[TM27|one]] contains the move {{m|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."''
:''"'''<Player>!!''' I have something good here. You should take this as well. That is a [[TM|Technical Machine]]. That [[TM27|one]] contains the move {{m|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."''


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;Basement of the [[Veilstone Department Store]]
;Basement of the [[Veilstone Department Store]]
:''"Hmm... [[Rage Candy Bar|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 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Evolution|evolve]] only in certain locations. When I learned that, I felt thrilled!"''
:''"Hmm... [[Rage Candy Bar|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 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[Evolution|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 is 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]]
;[[Lake Verity]]
* Before visiting Lake Valor
* Before visiting Lake Valor
:''"<player>, how was Lake Valor? Anything to report? What? You're just going there now? You've got to move faster than that!"''
:''"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
* After stopping Team Galactic at Lake Valor
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:''"... ... <Player>, that was <sc>Mesprit</sc>, 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>, that was <sc>Mesprit</sc>, 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 <sc>Mesprit</sc>? To me, it seemed as if it wanted to play with you. If you were to use the [[Pokétch]] app {{DL|Pokétch|Marking Map}}, you'd be able to track the movements of Pokémon. 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>."''
:''"<Player>, why don't you chase after <sc>Mesprit</sc>? To me, it seemed as if it wanted to play with you. If you were to use the [[Pokétch]] app {{DL|Pokétch|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]]
;The [[Villa]]
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:''"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."''
:''"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]]
;[[Team Galactic Eterna Building]]
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:''"Anyway, this {{p|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>!"''
:''"Anyway, this {{p|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====
======Pokédex evaluation======
*'''Note''': Rowan only evaluates the Sinnoh Pokédex by counting how many Pokémon player has seen, rather than caught.
*'''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
*At lab with less than 210 Pokémon seen
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Rowan anime.png|thumb|220px|right|Professor Rowan in the anime]]
[[File:Rowan anime.png|thumb|250px|Professor Rowan in the {{pkmn|anime}}]]
Professor Rowan made his {{pkmn|anime}} debut in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]'', to give {{an|Dawn}} her {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}. He made another short appearance in ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]'', where he worked with {{Gary}}.
Professor Rowan debuted in ''[[DP001|Following A Maiden's Voyage!]]''. {{an|Dawn}} bumped into the Professor after getting lost on her way to his [[Sandgem Town]] laboratory, and he kindly escorted her the rest of the way. When the pair arrived at the lab, [[Professors' aides|Rowan's assistants]] revealed that several of the Pokémon just escaped. Dawn volunteered to recover them, and afterwards she received her [[starter Pokémon]], {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, along with a set of {{i|Poké Ball}}s and a [[Pokédex]].


He also appeared from ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'' to ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'' at [[Pokémon Summer Academy|a school]] with his assistants and [[Yuzo]]. He was one of the people to wait by the finish line in ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]''.
Dawn contacted Professor Rowan in ''[[DP002|Two Degrees of Separation!]]'', to inform him of a lost {{AP|Pikachu}} that she found on {{rt|202|Sinnoh}}. Later, Ash met up with Rowan to collect his {{AP|Aipom}}'s Poké Ball, which was sent over by {{an|Professor Oak}}. He informed Ash about his morning call with Dawn, and Ash rushed off to catch up with Dawn and recover his Pikachu. In the [[DP003|following episode]], Ash was reunited with his Pikachu and alerted Rowan to the news. Ash, {{an|Brock}} and Dawn soon returned to Rowan's lab to collect a delivery for Ash, which included a new outfit and backpack from {{Delia|Ash's mother}}. Later, Professor Rowan directed Ash and [[Paul]] to his backyard to have their {{pkmn|battle}}.


He made a cameo appearance in ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]''. He appeared again in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', monitoring the distortions being caused by Cyrus' plot to control {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}.
In ''[[DP045|Ill-Will Hunting!]]'', it was revealed that {{Gary}} had been working with Professor Rowan on a scientific project; the establishment of nature preserve around [[Mt. Coronet]] to protect it rare {{p|Shieldon}} population. Gary called his superior about some suspected [[Pokémon poacher]]s in the area. Rowan and his research team arrived on the scene, but Gary and Ash had already saved the Shieldon from Hunter [[J]]'s clutches.
{{left clear}}


Professor Rowan made a cameo appearance in ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. His latest appearance was in [[SS024]]. Here, he was seen studying a {{p|Shuckle}} before Dawn appeared. Then, a Piplup and a Chimchar escaped, which were part of the [[starter Pokémon]] trio to be given to new Trainers. Dawn, who had just arrived at Professor Rowan's laboratory, and [[Shinko]], a new Trainer who was just at the lab to pick a starter Pokémon, tried to find them. Later, they successfully brought back the Pokémon. He then said goodbye to Dawn at a port, who went on her new journey to [[Hoenn]].
He also appeared from ''[[DP088|Camping It Up!]]'' to ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'' as the headmaster of the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] with [[Yuzo]] and his other assistants. He was strict when it came to punishing his students for misbehavior, but happily gave them credit for completing their tasks to a high standard.
 
He made a cameo appearance in ''[[DP111|Saving the World From Ruins!]]'', where his lab received information on shock waves from [[Iron Island]], which were caused by [[Team Galactic]]’s attempt to locate [[Spear Pillar]]'s location.
 
Professor Rowan along with [[Professor Carolina]] and Gary coordinated a response against Team Galactic's plans to capture the {{an|lake guardians}} in ''[[DP151|The Needs of Three!]]'', but Hunter J managed to deliver the trio to [[Cyrus]]. In the [[DP152|following episode]], he monitored the distortions being caused by Cyrus' plot to control {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Later he and his team arrived at Mt. Coronet where they recovered the stolen [[Adamant Orb]] and [[Lustrous Orb]].
 
Professor Rowan made a cameo appearance in the ending credits of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''.
His latest appearance was in [[DPS01]], where he was seen studying a {{p|Shuckle}} before Dawn arrived at his lab. Then, a Piplup and a Chimchar escaped, which were part of the starter Pokémon trio to be given to new Trainers. Dawn, who had just arrived at Professor Rowan's laboratory, and [[Shinko]], a new Trainer who was just at the lab to pick a starter Pokémon, tried to find them. Later, they successfully brought back the Pokémon. He then said goodbye to Dawn at a port, who went on her new journey to [[Hoenn]].
 
===Character===
Professor Rowan is good friends with {{an|Professor Oak}}. He appears to be a stoic individual who hardly smiles, but he is often deep in thought. However, he is incredibly knowledgeable and interested in the {{pkmn|world}}. Professor Rowan enjoys field research and readily collaborates with other researchers like {{Gary}} and [[Professor Carolina]] to gain further insights. Rowan readily offers new {{pkmn|Trainer}}s advice and established the week-long [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] activities to give the new generation a well-rounded and experience based education.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
====Gives to new Trainers====
====Gives to new Trainers====
He has these Pokémon to give to new Trainers:
He has these Pokémon to give to new Trainers:
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Professor Rowan
|trainer=Professor Rowan
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|epnum=DP001
|epnum=DP001
|epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage!
|epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage!
|desc=Turtwig is a [[Starter Pokémon]] which a new Trainer can choose from to start their Pokémon journey. One appeared in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'' where it was the only one that stayed in the lab after {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{p|Chimchar}} trashed the lab. Another one appeared in [[SS024]] where a new Trainer named [[Shinko]] was picking a Starter Pokémon, and a similar situation as before occurred, with the Piplup and Chimchar starting to fight and escaping the lab, leaving Turtwig behind.}}
|desc=Turtwig is a [[Starter Pokémon]] which a new Trainer can choose from to start their Pokémon journey. One appeared in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'' where it was the only one that stayed in the lab after {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} and {{p|Chimchar}} trashed the lab. Another one appeared in [[DPS01]] where a new Trainer named [[Shinko]] was picking a Starter Pokémon, and a similar situation as before occurred, with the Piplup and Chimchar starting to fight and escaping the lab, leaving Turtwig behind.
 
None of Turtwig's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage!
|epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage!
|img=Rowan Chimchar.png
|img=Rowan Chimchar.png
|desc=Chimchar is a [[Starter Pokémon]] that a new Trainer can choose from to start their Pokémon journey. One appeared in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'' where it caused havoc in Professor Rowan's laboratory by stealing {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s food. Chimchar then escaped from the lab with Piplup on hot pursuit. It was later found and a {{p|Staraptor}} brought it back to the lab. Another one appeared in [[SS024]], where a new Trainer named [[Shinko]] was picking a Starter Pokémon. A similar situation as before occurred, with the Chimchar and Piplup starting a fight, causing a window to break and causing Chimchar and Piplup to escape.
|desc=Chimchar is a [[Starter Pokémon]] that a new Trainer can choose from to start their Pokémon journey. One appeared in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage!]]'' where it caused havoc in Professor Rowan's laboratory by stealing {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}'s food. Chimchar then escaped from the lab with Piplup on hot pursuit. It was later found and a {{p|Staraptor}} brought it back to the lab. Another one appeared in [[DPS01]], where a new Trainer named [[Shinko]] was picking a Starter Pokémon. A similar situation as before occurred, with the Chimchar and Piplup starting a fight, leading to a window breaking and Chimchar and Piplup escaping.


Later, Shinko and {{an|Dawn}} found Chimchar and Piplup in an {{p|Ariados}}'s web. Dawn got them free, but multiple Ariados arrived. Dawn was able to fend them off, but the leader, a {{Shiny}} Ariados, used {{m|Psychic}} to disable the group's movements. Suddenly, [[Dawn's Quilava|Dawn's Cyndaquil]] [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Quilava and saved the group. Chimchar and Piplup were then brought back to the lab.  
Later, Shinko and {{an|Dawn}} found Chimchar and Piplup in an {{p|Ariados}}'s web. Dawn got them free, but multiple Ariados arrived. Dawn was able to fend them off, but the leader, a {{Shiny}} Ariados, used {{m|Psychic}} to disable the group's movements. Suddenly, [[Dawn's Quilava|Dawn's Cyndaquil]] [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Quilava and saved the group. Chimchar and Piplup were then brought back to the lab.


Chimchar's only known move is {{m|Ember}}.}}
Chimchar's only known move is {{m|Ember}}.}}
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|epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage!
|epname=Following a Maiden's Voyage!
|img=Rowan Piplup.png
|img=Rowan Piplup.png
|desc=Piplup is a [[Starter Pokémon]] that a new Trainer can choose from to start their Pokémon journey. [[Dawn's Piplup|One]] appeared in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage]]'' where it got annoyed by a {{p|Chimchar}} after it stole its food, but in the end it was chosen by {{an|Dawn}}. Another one appeared in [[SS024]] where a new Trainer named [[Shinko]] was picking a Starter Pokémon. A similar situationas before occurred, with the Piplup and Chimchar starting a fight causing a window to break and causing Chimchar and Piplup to escape.
|desc=Piplup is a [[Starter Pokémon]] that a new Trainer can choose from to start their Pokémon journey. [[Dawn's Piplup|One]] appeared in ''[[DP001|Following a Maiden's Voyage]]'' where it got annoyed by a {{p|Chimchar}} after it stole its food, but in the end it was chosen by {{an|Dawn}}. Another one appeared in [[DPS01]] where a new Trainer named [[Shinko]] was picking a Starter Pokémon. A similar situation as before occurred, with the Piplup and Chimchar starting a fight, leading to a window breaking and Chimchar and Piplup escaping.


Later, Shinko and {{an|Dawn}} found Piplup and Chimchar in an {{p|Ariados}}'s web. Dawn got them free, but multiple Ariados arrived. Dawn was able to fend them off, but the leader, a {{Shiny}} Ariados, used {{m|Psychic}} to disable the group's movements. Suddenly, [[Dawn's Quilava|Dawn's Cyndaquil]] [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Quilava and saved the group. Piplup and Chimchar were then brought back to the lab.  
Later, Shinko and {{an|Dawn}} found Piplup and Chimchar in an {{p|Ariados}}'s web. Dawn got them free, but multiple Ariados arrived. Dawn was able to fend them off, but the leader, a {{Shiny}} Ariados, used {{m|Psychic}} to disable the group's movements. Suddenly, [[Dawn's Quilava|Dawn's Cyndaquil]] [[Evolution|evolved]] into a Quilava and saved the group. Piplup and Chimchar were then brought back to the lab.


Some of the Piplup's known moves are {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Peck}} and {{m|Bubble}}.}}
Some of the Piplup's known moves are {{m|Bubble Beam}}, {{m|Bide}}, {{m|Peck}} and {{m|Bubble}}.}}
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|epnum=DP001
|epnum=DP001
|epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage!
|epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage!
|desc={{p|Starly}} was first seen in Rowan's lab, being examined by his colleagues. When two of the starter Pokémon, a {{p|Chimchar}} and a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} got into a fight, Piplup used {{m|Bubble Beam}}, which accidentally hit the {{p|Staraptor}} Professor Rowan was studying alongside Starly, causing the laboratory to get ruined in the process and leaving Starly, Staraptor, Chimchar and Piplup to escape. It was later seen coming back after {{p|Staraptor}} brought Chimchar back to the lab.}}
|desc={{p|Starly}} was first seen in Rowan's lab, being examined by his colleagues. When two of the starter Pokémon, a {{p|Chimchar}} and a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, got into a fight, Piplup used {{m|Bubble Beam}}, which accidentally hit the {{p|Staraptor}} Professor Rowan was studying alongside Starly, causing the laboratory to get ruined in the process. As a result, Starly, Staraptor, Chimchar and Piplup escaped. It later returned after {{p|Staraptor}} brought Chimchar back to the lab.
 
None of Starly's moves are known.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=DP001
|epnum=DP001
|epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage!
|epname=Following A Maiden's Voyage!
|desc={{p|Staraptor}} was first seen in Rowan's lab, being examined by his colleagues. When two of the starter Pokémon, a {{p|Chimchar}} and a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}} got into a fight, Piplup used {{m|Bubble Beam}}, which accidentally hit Staraptor, causing the laboratory to get ruined in the process and leaving a Starly which was also being examined by Professor Rowan, Staraptor, Chimchar and Piplup to escape. It was later seen coming back after it brought Chimchar back to the lab together with Starly.
|desc={{p|Staraptor}} was first seen in Rowan's lab, being examined by his colleagues. When two of the starter Pokémon, a {{p|Chimchar}} and a {{TP|Dawn|Piplup}}, got into a fight, Piplup used {{m|Bubble Beam}}, which accidentally hit Staraptor, causing the laboratory to get ruined in the process. As a result, a Starly that was also being examined by Professor Rowan, Staraptor, Chimchar and Piplup escaped. It later returned after it brought Chimchar back to the lab together with Starly.


Staraptor's only known move is {{m|Whirlwind}}.}}
Staraptor's only known move is {{m|Whirlwind}}.}}
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{{vatable|color={{sinnoh color light}}|bordercolor={{sinnoh color}}
|ja=家弓家正 ''Iemasa Kayumi''
|ja=家弓家正 ''Iemasa Kayumi''
|da=Torben Sekov
|en=[[Sean Reyes]]
|en=[[Sean Reyes]]
|fi=Pasi Ruohonen
|fi=Pasi Ruohonen
|he=עדי וייס ''Adi Weiss''<br>עפרון אטקין ''Efron Etkin''
|cs=Bohuslav Kalva
|cs=Bohuslav Kalva
|hu=Ottó Szokolay
|hu=Ottó Szokolay
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Rowan Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Professor Rowan in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Rowan Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Professor Rowan in Pokémon Adventures]]
====History====
====={{chap|Diamond & Pearl}}=====
Professor Rowan first appears after he and {{adv|Platinum}}'s father, [[Mr. Berlitz|Professor Berlitz]], are accidentally knocked onto the ground after {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} crash into them. After yelling at the two boys, Rowan talks to Sir Berlitz about sending his daughter out into the world but notes that since she promised to record the Sinnoh Pokémon, he quickly accepted this and gave a Pokédex, Pokétch, and some Poké Balls for her journey. They quickly meet up with [[Paka and Uji]], two bodyguards hired to protect Platinum on her journey and give them the letter detailing their mission inside of it. Unbeknownst to them, when Rowan and Professor Berlitz were knocked on the ground by Diamond and Pearl, they had accidentally switched letters, causing Diamond and Pearl to take the bodyguard mission while mistaking it for a tour and Paka and Uji getting Diamond and Pearl's prize for winning a comedy competition, a bike ride.  
Professor Rowan first appears after he and {{adv|Platinum}}'s father, [[Mr. Berlitz|Professor Berlitz]], are accidentally knocked onto the ground after {{adv|Diamond}} and {{adv|Pearl}} crash into them. After yelling at the two boys, Rowan talks to Sir Berlitz about sending his daughter out into the world but notes that since she promised to record the Sinnoh Pokémon, he quickly accepted this and gave a Pokédex, Pokétch, and some Poké Balls for her journey. They quickly meet up with [[Paka and Uji]], two bodyguards hired to protect Platinum on her journey and give them the letter detailing their mission inside of it. Unbeknownst to them, when Rowan and Professor Berlitz were knocked on the ground by Diamond and Pearl, they had accidentally switched letters, causing Diamond and Pearl to take the bodyguard mission while mistaking it for a tour and Paka and Uji getting Diamond and Pearl's prize for winning a comedy competition, a bike ride.  


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Later that night, the Advanced level Grunt returns to Canalave to set Professor Rowan and Professor Berlitz from their prison. Although freed from the cage, they are weak from staying inside of it for several days and need crutches just to be able to stand up. After Professor Berlitz allows Platinum to go and defeat [[Team Galactic]] and have Diamond and Pearl as her bodyguards, Professor Rowan upgrades their Pokédex to the National mode and gives them the ability to see gender differences.
Later that night, the Advanced level Grunt returns to Canalave to set Professor Rowan and Professor Berlitz from their prison. Although freed from the cage, they are weak from staying inside of it for several days and need crutches just to be able to stand up. After Professor Berlitz allows Platinum to go and defeat [[Team Galactic]] and have Diamond and Pearl as her bodyguards, Professor Rowan upgrades their Pokédex to the National mode and gives them the ability to see gender differences.


During the final battle on the [[Spear Pillar]], Rowan and Professor Berlitz join Byron and the [[Underground Man]] in the final battle against Team Galactic. They use a machine to monitor the distortion of space-time as {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} battle each other.
During the final battle on the [[Spear Pillar]], Rowan and Professor Berlitz join Byron and the [[Underground Man]] as bystanders while the other Sinnoh Gym Leaders fight against Team Galactic. They use a machine to monitor the distortion of space-time as {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} battle each other.
 
====={{chap|X & Y}}=====
Rowan discovered that [[Xerxer|Xerneas]] and {{p|Yveltal}} had resurfaced and informed {{adv|Professor Oak}} about it.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
=====Given to new Trainers=====
=====Given to new Trainers=====
{{TrainerPoké
|main=yes
|trainer=Platinum
|pkmn=Piplup
|gender=female
|type1=Water
|img=Platinum Piplup Adventures.png
|epnum=PS338
|epname=Stagestruck Starly
|desc=Rowan gave {{p|Piplup}} to Platinum. Unlike the others, Platinum kept Piplup.}}
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Tru
|main=Tru
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|epnum=PS338
|epnum=PS338
|epname=Stagestruck Starly
|epname=Stagestruck Starly
|desc=Rowan gave {{p|Turtwig}} to {{adv|Platinum}}. It ended up with {{adv|Diamond}} instead of her real bodyguards.}}
|desc=Rowan gave {{p|Turtwig}} to {{adv|Platinum}} to deliver to her bodyguards. He ended up with {{adv|Diamond}} instead of her real bodyguards.}}


{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
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|epnum=PS338
|epnum=PS338
|epname=Stagestruck Starly
|epname=Stagestruck Starly
|desc=Rowan gave {{p|Chimchar}} to Platinum to deliver to her bodyguards. However, it was sent to {{adv|Pearl}} instead.}}
|desc=Rowan gave {{p|Chimchar}} to Platinum to deliver to her bodyguards. He ended up with {{adv|Pearl}} instead of her real bodyguards.}}


{{TrainerPoké
===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl manga===
|main=yes
[[File:Professor Rowan PDPV.png|thumb|150px|Professor Rowan in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl]]
|trainer=Platinum
Professor Rowan appeared in {{ma|Pokémon Diamond and Pearl}}.
|pkmn=Piplup
{{sectionstub}}
|gender=female
 
|type1=Water
====Given away====
|img=Platinum Piplup Adventures.png
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
|epnum=PS338
|-
|epname=Stagestruck Starly
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Rowan|Turtwig|Rowan Turtwig PDPV.png|Grass|link=no}}
|desc=Rowan gave {{p|Piplup}} to Platinum. Unlike the others, Platinum kept Piplup.}}
|}
{{right clear}}


===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
===In the Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure! manga===
{{incomplete|section}}
[[File:Professor Rowan DPA.png|thumb|200px|Professor Rowan in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
[[File:Professor Rowan DPA.png|thumb|200px|Professor Rowan in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]
In [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]], Professor Rowan adopted [[Hareta]] as a grandson. However, on seeing Hareta's ability to understand the souls of Pokémon, he felt it was best to leave him out in the forest with his Pokémon friends to care for him. He did not see Hareta again for four years. Deciding it would help the boy to travel and see the world, the Professor decided he should be a Pokémon Trainer and travel with his assistant, [[Mitsumi]], and one of his Pokémon, {{p|Piplup}}.
Professor Rowan appeared in [[Pokémon Diamond and Pearl Adventure!]]. Sometime before the series, [[Kaisei]] left Hareta under the custody of Professor Rowan while he went out traveling. In this canon, Professor Rowan adopted [[Hareta]] as a grandson. However, on seeing Hareta's ability to understand the souls of Pokémon, he felt it was best to leave him out in the forest with his Pokémon friends to care for him. He did not see Hareta again for four years.
 
Professor Rowan made his first appearance in ''[[DPA01|In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!]]'' where he saw Hareta after he dealt with an {{p|Onix}}. He took him and [[Mitsumi]] to a [[Pokémon Center]] in [[Sandgem Town]]. He then spoke to Mitsumi about Hareta. Deciding it would help the boy to travel and see the world, the Professor decided he should be a Pokémon Trainer and travel with his assistant, Mitsumi, and one of his Pokémon, {{p|Piplup}}. Later, he showed up sometime after Piplup used its {{m|Bubble Beam}} on the same Onix from before. He then explained to Mitsumi about Piplup's {{a|Torrent}} Ability, as to why Piplup's Bubble Beam was stronger than before. Professor Rowan then gave Hareta a [[Pokédex]].
 
In ''[[DPA09|Challenge! The Fortress Of Steel!!]]'', Professor Rowan and {{OBP|Jun|DPA}} stepped in when Mitsumi had a battle with [[Jupiter]]. After Jupiter fled, Professor Rowan explained about the [[lake trio]] as to how Team Galactic was going to capture them for their hunt for {{p|Dialga}}. Professor Rowan assigned Mitsumi and Jun to go to the lakes where the three Pokémon live.
 
In ''[[DPA16|Team Galactic's Ultimate Warrior]]'', after [[Cyrus]] succeeded in obtaining {{p|Mesprit}} at [[Lake Verity]], Professor Rowan came by and spoke to Cyrus. He had no desire to stop Cyrus but mentioned that Hareta will put a stop to his plans. Cyrus was unfazed about this as he has a greatest warrior and mentioned that she was someone that he knows quite well.
 
Professor Rowan went with [[Cynthia]] to [[Spear Pillar]] in ''[[DPA20|The Advent of the Legendary Pokémon!!]]'' in order to find Hareta to warn him about {{p|Palkia}}. In ''[[DPA21|Will Hareta's Wish Get Through?!]]'', he encountered Jun and Jupiter where he told Jupiter that he didn't have time for that when Jupiter prevented him from getting through and then told her that the entire world was in danger. He then continued his way to Spear Pillar with Jun and Cynthia. Arriving in Spear Pillar, he witnessed Hareta's battle with Cyrus. After Dialga was freed from the [[Red Chain]], Professor Rowan went to Cyrus and told him about his defeat. Afterwards, Palkia appeared with Professor Rowan informing Hareta about it. In ''[[DPA22|Bonds Connect Across Space-Time...]]'', Professor Rowan explained to Hareta the origin regarding the fight between Dialga and Palkia. He then saw that Hareta had a Master Ball and had an idea where they'll stop fighting if one of them got caught with the Master Ball. This made Hareta set out to do so.
 
In ''[[DPA25|Clash! Hareta vs. Koya]]'', Professor Rowan arrives at the [[Sinnoh League]] Tournament. He thought about how far Hareta came. He then reunited with Hareta as he wanted to see him in action. He stayed in the Sinnoh League watching Hareta's battles with the other Trainers. In ''[[DPA27|A Surprise Visit from Hareta's Father!]]'', he saw that Kaisei was there watching his son in the Sinnoh League and informed Mitsumi and Jun that Kaisei was Hareta's father. Later, he then witnessed Neo Team Galactic infiltrating the Sinnoh League and had Mitsumi and Jun stop them.
 
In ''[[DPA31|Hareta's Excellent New Partner...Minun?!]]'', Professor Rowan met up with Hareta, Mitsumi, and Jun at the [[Canalave Library]]. They spoke about Giratina and while Professor Rowan didn't have much information about Giratina, Kaisei would.
 
In ''[[DPA37|Gathering of the Legendary Pokémon!]]'', Professor Rowan was notified by [[B-2]] about {{p|Giratina}} fighting Dialga and Palkia. He was then taken to where the battle took place. After Team Galactic got disbanded on Cyrus's orders and the battle between Giratina, Dialga, and Palkia was over, Professor Rowan was one of the people who returned to the Pokémon League to watch the battle between Hareta and Koya.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
=====Gives to new Trainers=====
=====Gives to new Trainers=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|width=70
|trainer=Professor Rowan
|trainer=Professor Rowan
|pkmn=Sinnoh starters
|pkmn=Sinnoh starters
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|epnum=DPA01
|epnum=DPA01
|epname=In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!
|epname=In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!
|desc=Professor Rowan provided a {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}} for Trainers who were starting their journey.}}
|desc=Professor Rowan provided a {{p|Turtwig}}, {{p|Chimchar}}, and {{p|Piplup}} for Trainers who were starting their journey.
 
None of their moves are known.}}


=====Given away=====
=====Given away=====
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|type1=Water
|type1=Water
|img=Hareta Piplup.png
|img=Hareta Piplup.png
|img_size=120px
|epnum=DPA01
|epnum=DPA01
|epname=In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!
|epname=In Search of the Legendary Pokémon Dialga!!
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{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|trainer=Mitsumi
|trainer=Mitsumi
|main=yes
|pkmn=Chimchar
|pkmn=Chimchar
|type1=Fire
|type1=Fire
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|desc=[[Mitsumi]] was given a {{p|Chimchar}} when she was a member of [[Team Galactic]] in order to teach her about kindness and love. It later evolved into an {{p|Infernape}} that she has to this day.}}
|desc=[[Mitsumi]] was given a {{p|Chimchar}} when she was a member of [[Team Galactic]] in order to teach her about kindness and love. It later evolved into an {{p|Infernape}} that she has to this day.}}


===In the Pocket Monsters DP manga===
===In the Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!! manga===
[[File:Rowan PMDP.png|thumb|150px|Professor Rowan in Pocket Monsters DP]]
[[File:Professor Rowan RMCO.png|thumb|200px|Professor Rowan in Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!]]
Professor Rowan first appeared in [[PMDP04]] of the {{OBP|Pocket Monsters DP|Kosaku Anakubo}} manga as a cameo where he received {{OBP|Kazuki|Pocket Monsters DP}}'s briefcase, only to contain [[Red's Clefairy]] instead of what he wanted.
Professor Rowan appeared in [[Pocket Monsters Diamond and Pearl: Regigigas Major Capture Operation!!]]. {{OBP|Kaito|RMCO}} and {{OBP|Yuki|RMCO}} went to him for advice on how he could awaken {{p|Regigigas}}. He then explained as to how Regigigas was worshipped by three Pokémon and confirmed that the [[legendary titans]] made up the trio. He then wondered if they would help Regigigas awaken from its sleep, which Kaito, Yuki, and [[Kento]] decided to try.
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===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
[[File:Rowan PMDP.png|thumb|150px|Professor Rowan in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Professor Rowan first appeared in [[PMDP04]] as a cameo where he received {{OBP|Kazuki|Pocket Monsters DP}}'s briefcase, only to contain [[Red's Clefairy]] instead of what he wanted.


In [[PMDP06]], he was going out on a dig to search for fossils.
In [[PMDP06]], he was going out on a dig to search for fossils.
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==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Rowan's studies declaring that 90% of all Pokémon are related through [[evolution]] are only true as of [[Generation IV]], and even then only if [[legendary Pokémon]] are not included.
* Rowan's studies declaring that 90% of all Pokémon are related through [[Evolution]] are only true as of [[Generation IV]], and even then only if {{pkmn2|Legendary}} and [[Mythical Pokémon]] are not included.
* Rowan seems to have a sweet tooth. If the player looks at the refrigerator in his lab at the beginning of the game, it's full of sweets. Later, when met at the Veilstone Department Store after completing the main storyline, he seems upset that the Rage Candy Bars are still sold out.
* Rowan seems to have a sweet tooth. If the player looks at the refrigerator in his lab at the beginning of the game, it's full of sweets. Later, when met at the [[Veilstone Department Store]] after completing the main storyline, he seems upset that the Rage Candy Bars are still sold out.
* Rowan mentored [[Professor Sycamore]] when Sycamore was a young boy.
* Rowan mentored [[Professor Sycamore]] when Sycamore was a young boy.
* He is the only [[Core series]] professor who doesn't wear a lab coat in his official art.
* He is the only [[core series]] {{pkmn|Professor}} who doesn't wear a lab coat in his official art.


==Names==
==Names==
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| Professori Rowan
| Professori Rowan
| Same as English name
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Polish
| Profesor Rowan
| Same as English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Brazilian Portuguese
| Professor Rowan (anime)<br>Professor Sorveira (TCG)
| Same as English name<br>From ''sorveira'', ''{{wp|Sorbus}}''
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Russian
| Russian
| Профессор Рован ''Professor Rovan''
| Профессор Рован ''Professor Rovan''
| Transcription of English name
| Transcription of English name
|- style="background:#FFF;"
| Vietnamese
| Giáo sư Nanakamado
| Transliteration of his Japanese name
|}
|}
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==Related articles==
* [[a:Category:Professor Rowan|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
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[[Category:Pokémon DP Adventure characters]]
[[Category:Pocket Monsters DP characters]]
[[Category:Pocket Monsters DP characters]]
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