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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 [[starter Pokémon]] to first time Trainers. He gives {{ga|Red}}, {{ga|Blue}}, and {{ga|Leaf}} their starter Pokémon in {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}} as well as giving a starter 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.
* '''[[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|Leaf}} and {{ga|Blue}} their first partner Pokémon in {{game5|Red|Blue|Yellow|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, as well as giving a {{ga|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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* '''[[Bill]]''' - Bill is a talented and famous inventor. He invented the original [[Pokémon Storage System]] and [[Time Capsule]]. In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, Bill can be found at the [[Sea Cottage]], initially performing an experiment on Pokémon teleportation. He will also give away an [[S.S. Ticket]] so that the player can board the [[S.S. Anne]].
* '''[[Bill]]''' - Bill is a talented and famous inventor. He invented the original [[Pokémon Storage System]] and [[Time Capsule]]. In {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, Bill can be found at the [[Sea Cottage]], initially performing an experiment on Pokémon teleportation. He will also give away an [[S.S. Ticket]] so that the player can board the [[S.S. Anne]].


* '''{{ga|Trace}}''' - Trace is a childhood friend and rival of the {{player}} in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. A very cheerful person with a lot of enthusiasm, though is a bit cowardly when he notices a [[Ghost (literal)|actual ghost]]. He is shown to have a lot of respect to trainers, even if he loses.
* '''{{ga|Trace}}''' - Trace is a childhood friend and rival of the {{player}} in [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]]. He is a very cheerful person with a lot of enthusiasm, though is a bit cowardly when confronted with the {{OBP|ghost|Pokémon Tower}}s of [[Pokémon Tower]]. He is shown to have a lot of respect towards other Trainers, even when he loses.


===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 [[starter 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.
* '''[[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 [[starter 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 starter 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]] starters. 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.
* '''[[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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* '''{{ga|Barry}}''' - Barry is always in a hurry and extremely impatient, and because of this, often crashes into other people or misses important details. He is incredibly determined and it is very difficult to discourage him; the only thing that has done this so far was his crushing loss to the [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}, [[Jupiter]] at [[Lake Acuity]]. Barry is also one to take risks and quickly jump into action; it was this behavior that caused the player and himself to be attacked by [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] {{p|Starly}}, setting off the chain reaction that would result in the player receiving their first Pokémon.
* '''{{ga|Barry}}''' - Barry is always in a hurry and extremely impatient, and because of this, often crashes into other people or misses important details. He is incredibly determined and it is very difficult to discourage him; the only thing that has done this so far was his crushing loss to the [[Team Galactic]] {{tc|Commander}}, [[Jupiter]] at [[Lake Acuity]]. Barry is also one to take risks and quickly jump into action; it was this behavior that caused the player and himself to be attacked by [[Wild Pokémon|wild]] {{p|Starly}}, setting off the chain reaction that would result in the player receiving their first Pokémon.


* '''[[Looker]]''' - Looker is the codename for a character introduced in {{game|Platinum}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, Looker is an important character, encountering the {{player}} multiple times over their journey across [[Sinnoh]]. He speaks with odd grammatical constructs, implying that he is not entirely fluent with the {{pkmn|nation}}al language. He first meets the player in [[Jubilife City]], giving them the [[Vs. Recorder]], and appears often when Team Galactic is near. His motives are clear: his mission is to stop Team Galactic from causing havoc in the Sinnoh region.
* '''[[Looker]]''' - Looker is the codename for a character introduced in {{game|Platinum}}. In {{game|Platinum}}, Looker is an important character, encountering the {{player}} multiple times over their journey across [[Sinnoh]]. He speaks with odd grammatical constructs, implying that he is not entirely fluent with the regional language. He first meets the player in [[Jubilife City]], giving them the [[Vs. Recorder]], and appears often when Team Galactic is near. His motives are clear: his mission is to stop Team Galactic from causing havoc in the Sinnoh region.


* '''{{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}''' - {{tt|Lucas/Dawn|depending on the player's gender}} serves as Professor Rowan's assistant. They will teach the player how to catch Pokémon and help in some parts of the game, such as teaming up with the player against [[Team Galactic]] for Double Battles.
* '''{{ga|Lucas}}/{{ga|Dawn}}''' - {{tt|Lucas/Dawn|depending on the player's gender}} serves as Professor Rowan's assistant. They will teach the player how to catch Pokémon and help in some parts of the game, such as teaming up with the player against [[Team Galactic]] for Double Battles.


===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 [[starter 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.
* '''[[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 [[starter Pokémon]].
* '''[[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 [[starter Pokémon]], he will give the player a choice of one of the original [[Kanto]] starter Pokémon upon meeting him in person.
* '''[[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 [[starter Pokémon]] and the Kalos [[Pokédex]]. He wants to be the first among his friends to complete his Pokédex.
* '''[[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.
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* '''[[Marnie]]''' - Another one of the player's rivals. A stoic but well-mannered young girl who wants to become Champion to support her hometown of [[Spikemuth]]. She is followed everywhere by her personal fan club, [[Team Yell]].
* '''[[Marnie]]''' - Another one of the player's rivals. A stoic but well-mannered young girl who wants to become Champion to support her hometown of [[Spikemuth]]. She is followed everywhere by her personal fan club, [[Team Yell]].


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