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==Important non-player characters== | ==Important non-player characters== | ||
===Kanto=== | ===Kanto=== | ||
* '''[[Professor Oak]]''' - Professor Oak works in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]], giving away [[ | * '''[[Professor Oak]]''' - Professor Oak works in [[Professor Oak's Laboratory|his laboratory]] in [[Pallet Town]], giving away [[first partner Pokémon]] to first time Trainers. He gives {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Blue}}, and {{ga|Leaf}} their first partner Pokémon in {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}} as well as giving a first partner Pokémon to {{ga|Chase}}, {{ga|Elaine}}, and {{ga|Trace}} in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. 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. | ||
* '''{{ga|Blue}}''' - Blue is the grandson of [[Professor Oak]] and is the main character's [[rival]] in the [[Generation I]] games and [[Generation III]] remakes. Blue becomes the [[Pokémon Champion]] but is quickly defeated by {{ga|Red}}{{sup/1|RB}}{{sup/1|Y}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}/{{ga|Leaf}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}, the [[player character|player's character]]. He is notable for being cocky and arrogant whenever the player's character encounters him; after losing, his typical way to bid goodbye is "Smell ya later!" In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], despite moving away from Pallet Town, he stays around to help Professor Oak, and occasionally helps {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} to beat Team Rocket.{{sup/7|PE}} After Giovanni has been beaten by {{ga|Red}}{{sup/2|GSC}}<sup>/</sup>{{sup/4|HGSS}} or {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}}{{sup/7|PE}}, Blue later takes over as the [[Viridian Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leader]]. | * '''{{ga|Blue}}''' - Blue is the grandson of [[Professor Oak]] and is the main character's [[rival]] in the [[Generation I]] games and [[Generation III]] remakes. Blue becomes the [[Pokémon Champion]] but is quickly defeated by {{ga|Red}}{{sup/1|RB}}{{sup/1|Y}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}/{{ga|Leaf}}{{sup/3|FRLG}}, the [[player character|player's character]]. He is notable for being cocky and arrogant whenever the player's character encounters him; after losing, his typical way to bid goodbye is "Smell ya later!" In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], despite moving away from Pallet Town, he stays around to help Professor Oak, and occasionally helps {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}} to beat Team Rocket.{{sup/7|PE}} After Giovanni has been beaten by {{ga|Red}}{{sup/2|GSC}}<sup>/</sup>{{sup/4|HGSS}} or {{ga|Chase}}/{{ga|Elaine}}{{sup/7|PE}}, Blue later takes over as the [[Viridian Gym]] [[Gym Leader|Leader]]. | ||
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===Johto=== | ===Johto=== | ||
* '''[[Professor Elm]]''' - Professor Elm is the resident [[Pokémon Professor]] of [[New Bark Town]] in [[Johto]]. Saying so himself, Professor Elm studies unusual Pokémon abilities. He also specializes in [[Pokémon breeding]], and is credited with the discovery of [[Pokémon Egg]]s. Elm gives one of the three [[ | * '''[[Professor Elm]]''' - Professor Elm is the resident [[Pokémon Professor]] of [[New Bark Town]] in [[Johto]]. Saying so himself, Professor Elm studies unusual Pokémon abilities. He also specializes in [[Pokémon breeding]], and is credited with the discovery of [[Pokémon Egg]]s. Elm gives one of the three [[first partner Pokémon]] of Johto—{{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}—to the player so that they will have an easier time of getting to [[Mr. Pokémon]]'s house. | ||
* '''{{ga|Silver}}''' - Silver's first appearance was when he was seen lurking near a window to the Elm Pokémon Laboratory; he later broke in, stealing a Pokémon. He later used this Pokémon to battle Ethan/Kris/Lyra, doing this many times as they journeyed through Johto. This is not the only Pokémon he has stolen, as he also stole a {{p|Sneasel}} from a man in [[Cianwood City]], and uses it in battle for the rest of the game. | * '''{{ga|Silver}}''' - Silver's first appearance was when he was seen lurking near a window to the Elm Pokémon Laboratory; he later broke in, stealing a Pokémon. He later used this Pokémon to battle Ethan/Kris/Lyra, doing this many times as they journeyed through Johto. This is not the only Pokémon he has stolen, as he also stole a {{p|Sneasel}} from a man in [[Cianwood City]], and uses it in battle for the rest of the game. | ||
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===Hoenn=== | ===Hoenn=== | ||
* '''[[Professor Birch]]''' - Professor Birch distributes [[Pokédex]]es and one of the three [[ | * '''[[Professor Birch]]''' - Professor Birch distributes [[Pokédex]]es and one of the three [[first partner Pokémon]] of Hoenn: {{p|Treecko}}, {{p|Torchic}}, and {{p|Mudkip}}, to aspiring Hoenn Trainers in the [[Generation III]] and [[Generation VI]] games. In addition, after Trainers complete the [[List of Pokémon by Hoenn Pokédex number (Generation III)|Hoenn Pokédex]] in {{game|Emerald}}, he will give them one of the three first partner Pokémon of [[Johto]]: {{p|Chikorita}}, {{p|Cyndaquil}}, and {{p|Totodile}}. In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, after various story objectives have been met, he will give the player one of the Johto, [[Unova]] and [[Sinnoh]] first partner Pokémon. He is known to be more outgoing than the other Pokémon Professors, and often his research takes him outdoors. His field of study is primarily how Pokémon behave in the wild. | ||
* '''{{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}}''' - {{tt|Brendan/May|depending on the player's gender}} is the original rival in the [[Hoenn]] games. They are the son or daughter of Professor Birch, and primarily assist in his research. | * '''{{ga|Brendan}}/{{ga|May}}''' - {{tt|Brendan/May|depending on the player's gender}} is the original rival in the [[Hoenn]] games. They are the son or daughter of Professor Birch, and primarily assist in his research. | ||
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===Unova=== | ===Unova=== | ||
* '''[[Professor Juniper]]''' - Professor Juniper debuted in [[Generation V]], where, like the other professors, she will give the {{player}} a [[Pokédex]] in her lab; however, in {{2v2|Black|White}} she leaves a present containing the [[ | * '''[[Professor Juniper]]''' - Professor Juniper debuted in [[Generation V]], where, like the other professors, she will give the {{player}} a [[Pokédex]] in her lab; however, in {{2v2|Black|White}} she leaves a present containing the [[first partner Pokémon]] at the player's house for the player, [[Bianca]], and [[Cheren]]. She also demonstrates how to catch a Pokémon to the player. She specializes in the origins of Pokémon. She is the first core series Pokémon Professor who is female. | ||
* '''[[Bianca]]''' - Bianca is a childhood friend and rival of the {{player}} in {{game|Black and White|s}}. Though she is somewhat unreliable and a bit of an airhead, she also has a strong side, as shown when she embarks on a [[Pokémon journey]] despite her father's strong opposition. In {{game|Black and White|s|Black 2 and White 2|2}}, she presents the player with their [[ | * '''[[Bianca]]''' - Bianca is a childhood friend and rival of the {{player}} in {{game|Black and White|s}}. Though she is somewhat unreliable and a bit of an airhead, she also has a strong side, as shown when she embarks on a [[Pokémon journey]] despite her father's strong opposition. In {{game|Black and White|s|Black 2 and White 2|2}}, she presents the player with their [[first partner Pokémon]]. | ||
* '''[[Cheren]]''' - Cheren is a childhood friend of {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} who, like the player, lives in the starting town of [[Nuvema Town]]. He is an intelligent boy knowledgeable in Pokémon, and will as such offer the player advice during the course of their journey. His goal is to become the {{pkmn|Champion}}. He is also a [[rival]]. | * '''[[Cheren]]''' - Cheren is a childhood friend of {{ga|Hilbert}}/{{ga|Hilda}} who, like the player, lives in the starting town of [[Nuvema Town]]. He is an intelligent boy knowledgeable in Pokémon, and will as such offer the player advice during the course of their journey. His goal is to become the {{pkmn|Champion}}. He is also a [[rival]]. | ||
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===Kalos=== | ===Kalos=== | ||
* '''[[Professor Sycamore]]''' - Professor Sycamore is the resident Pokémon Professor of [[Kalos]]. He does not directly give the player and his friends their Kalos region [[ | * '''[[Professor Sycamore]]''' - Professor Sycamore is the resident Pokémon Professor of [[Kalos]]. He does not directly give the player and his friends their Kalos region [[first partner Pokémon]], he will give the player a choice of one of the original [[Kanto]] first partner Pokémon upon meeting him in person. | ||
* '''{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}}''' - {{tt|Calem/Serena|depending on the player's gender}} is one of the player's four friends and serves as their friendly rival. | * '''{{ga|Calem}}/{{ga|Serena}}''' - {{tt|Calem/Serena|depending on the player's gender}} is one of the player's four friends and serves as their friendly rival. | ||
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* '''[[Tierno]]''' - Tierno is one of the player's four friends. He is an aspiring dancer who wants to form a Pokémon dance team. | * '''[[Tierno]]''' - Tierno is one of the player's four friends. He is an aspiring dancer who wants to form a Pokémon dance team. | ||
* '''[[Trevor]]''' - Trevor is one of the player's four friends. He is the one who brings the Kalos [[ | * '''[[Trevor]]''' - Trevor is one of the player's four friends. He is the one who brings the Kalos [[first partner Pokémon]] and the Kalos [[Pokédex]]. He wants to be the first among his friends to complete his Pokédex. | ||
* '''[[Sina]]''' - Professor Sycamore's assistant. She tends to cut off Dexio when she's excited. Throughout the journey she and Dexio encounter the player multiple times to grant them Pokédex updates, check up on their progress, hand them items, or give friendly advice. | * '''[[Sina]]''' - Professor Sycamore's assistant. She tends to cut off Dexio when she's excited. Throughout the journey she and Dexio encounter the player multiple times to grant them Pokédex updates, check up on their progress, hand them items, or give friendly advice. | ||