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Once entering the Hall of the Fame, the Generation II starters are available.
After entering the Hall of the Fame, the Generation II starters become available. After clearing Delta Episode, the Generation V starters become available. After entering the Hall of Fame for the second time, the Generation IV starters are available.
Once clearing Delta Episode, the Generation V starters are available.
Once entering the Hall of the Fame for the second time, the Generation IV starters are available.


===Quotes===
===Quotes===
===={{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}====
===={{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}====
=====Intro=====
'''Intro'''
:''"Hi! Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Birch</sc>. But everyone calls me the <sc>Pokémon Professor</sc>. This is what we call a "<sc>Pokémon</sc>." This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as <sc>Pokémon</sc>. We humans live alongside <sc>Pokémon</sc>, at times as friendly playmates, and at times as cooperative workmates. And sometimes, we band together and battle others like us. But despite our closeness, we don't know everything about <sc>Pokémon</sc>. In fact, there are many, many secrets surrounding <sc>Pokémon</sc>. To unravel <sc>Pokémon</sc> mysteries, I've been undertaking research. That's what I do. And you are?"''
:''"Hi! Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Birch</sc>. But everyone calls me the <sc>Pokémon Professor</sc>. This is what we call a "<sc>Pokémon</sc>." This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as <sc>Pokémon</sc>. We humans live alongside <sc>Pokémon</sc>, at times as friendly playmates, and at times as cooperative workmates. And sometimes, we band together and battle others like us. But despite our closeness, we don't know everything about <sc>Pokémon</sc>. In fact, there are many, many secrets surrounding <sc>Pokémon</sc>. To unravel <sc>Pokémon</sc> mysteries, I've been undertaking research. That's what I do. And you are?"''
:''"Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?"''
:''"Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?"''
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*If Yes{{tt|*|Choosing No makes player return to choosing gender}}
*If Yes{{tt|*|Choosing No makes player return to choosing gender}}
:''"Ah, okay! You're <player> who's moving to my hometown of <sc>Littleroot</sc>. I get it now! All right, are you ready? Your very own adventure is about to unfold. Take courage, and leap into the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc> where dreams, adventure and friendships await! Well, I'll be expecting you later. Come see me in my <sc>Pokémon Lab</sc>.
:''"Ah, okay! You're <player> who's moving to my hometown of <sc>Littleroot</sc>. I get it now! All right, are you ready? Your very own adventure is about to unfold. Take courage, and leap into the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc> where dreams, adventure and friendships await! Well, I'll be expecting you later. Come see me in my <sc>Pokémon Lab</sc>.
====={{rt|101|Hoenn}}=====
 
'''{{rt|101|Hoenn}}'''
:''"H-help me!"''
:''"H-help me!"''
:''"Hello! You over there! Please! Help! In my <sc>Bag</sc>! There's a <sc>Poké Ball</sc>!''"
:''"Hello! You over there! Please! Help! In my <sc>Bag</sc>! There's a <sc>Poké Ball</sc>!''"
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*After battle
*After battle
:''"Whew... I was in the tall grass studying wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> when I was jumped. You saved me. Thanks a lot! Oh? Hi, you're <player>! This is not the place to chat, so come by my <sc>Pokémon Lab</sc> later, okay?"''
:''"Whew... I was in the tall grass studying wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> when I was jumped. You saved me. Thanks a lot! Oh? Hi, you're <player>! This is not the place to chat, so come by my <sc>Pokémon Lab</sc> later, okay?"''
=====Pokémon Lab=====
 
'''Pokémon Lab'''
*First time
*First time
:''"So, <player>. I've heard so much about you from your father. I've heard that you don't have your own <sc>Pokémon</sc> yet. But the way you battled earlier, you pulled it off with aplomb! I guess you have your father's blood in your veins after all! Oh, yes. As thanks for rescuing me, I'd like you to have the <sc>Pokémon</sc> you used earlier."''
:''"So, <player>. I've heard so much about you from your father. I've heard that you don't have your own <sc>Pokémon</sc> yet. But the way you battled earlier, you pulled it off with aplomb! I guess you have your father's blood in your veins after all! Oh, yes. As thanks for rescuing me, I'd like you to have the <sc>Pokémon</sc> you used earlier."''
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:*If talked to again
:*If talked to again
::''"Countless <sc>Pokémon</sc> await you! Argh, I'm getting the itch to get out and do fieldwork again!"''
::''"Countless <sc>Pokémon</sc> await you! Argh, I'm getting the itch to get out and do fieldwork again!"''
=====[[Ever Grande City]]=====
 
'''[[Ever Grande City]]'''
:''"See? What did I tell you, <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc>? Didn't I tell you that you don't need to worry about <player>? …………………… <player>, you've finally done it. When I heard that you defeated your own father at the <sc>Petalburg Gym</sc>, I thought perhaps you had a chance… But to think you've actually become the <sc>Champion</sc>! Ah, yes! What become of your <sc>Pokédex</sc>? Here, let me see. Hmhm... So, you've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>... <evaluation quote> {{tt|Hmhm... On a nationwide basis... You've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>...|If National Pokédex is unlocked}} Anyways, congratulations! Now, go proudly into the final room!"''
:''"See? What did I tell you, <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc>? Didn't I tell you that you don't need to worry about <player>? …………………… <player>, you've finally done it. When I heard that you defeated your own father at the <sc>Petalburg Gym</sc>, I thought perhaps you had a chance… But to think you've actually become the <sc>Champion</sc>! Ah, yes! What become of your <sc>Pokédex</sc>? Here, let me see. Hmhm... So, you've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>... <evaluation quote> {{tt|Hmhm... On a nationwide basis... You've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>...|If National Pokédex is unlocked}} Anyways, congratulations! Now, go proudly into the final room!"''


=====Pokédex evaluation=====
'''Pokédex evaluation'''
After {{ga|Wally}} catches {{p|Ralts}}, Birch will evaluate player's Pokédex in his lab.
(After {{ga|Wally}} catches {{p|Ralts}}, Birch will evaluate the player's Pokédex in his lab.)
:''"Ah, <player>! Have you come to show me how your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming along?"''
:''"Ah, <player>! Have you come to show me how your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming along?"''
*If answered No
*If answered No
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===={{game|Emerald}}====
===={{game|Emerald}}====
=====Intro=====
'''Intro'''
:''"Hi! Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Birch</sc>. But everyone calls me the <sc>Pokémon Professor</sc>. This is what we call a "<sc>Pokémon</sc>." This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as <sc>Pokémon</sc>. We humans live alongside <sc>Pokémon</sc>, at times as friendly playmates, and at times as cooperative workmates. And sometimes, we band together and battle others like us. But despite our closeness, we don't know everything about <sc>Pokémon</sc>. In fact, there are many, many secrets surrounding <sc>Pokémon</sc>. To unravel <sc>Pokémon</sc> mysteries, I've been undertaking research. That's what I do. And you are?"''
:''"Hi! Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Birch</sc>. But everyone calls me the <sc>Pokémon Professor</sc>. This is what we call a "<sc>Pokémon</sc>." This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as <sc>Pokémon</sc>. We humans live alongside <sc>Pokémon</sc>, at times as friendly playmates, and at times as cooperative workmates. And sometimes, we band together and battle others like us. But despite our closeness, we don't know everything about <sc>Pokémon</sc>. In fact, there are many, many secrets surrounding <sc>Pokémon</sc>. To unravel <sc>Pokémon</sc> mysteries, I've been undertaking research. That's what I do. And you are?"''
:''"Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?"''
:''"Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?"''
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:''"Ah, okay! You're <player> who's moving to my hometown of <sc>Littleroot</sc>. I get it now! All right, are you ready? Your very own adventure is about to unfold. Take courage, and leap into the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc> where dreams, adventure and friendships await! Well, I'll be expecting you later. Come see me in my <sc>Pokémon Lab</sc>.
:''"Ah, okay! You're <player> who's moving to my hometown of <sc>Littleroot</sc>. I get it now! All right, are you ready? Your very own adventure is about to unfold. Take courage, and leap into the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc> where dreams, adventure and friendships await! Well, I'll be expecting you later. Come see me in my <sc>Pokémon Lab</sc>.


====={{rt|101|Hoenn}}=====
'''{{rt|101|Hoenn}}'''
:''"H-help me!"''
:''"H-help me!"''
:''"Hello! You over there! Please! Help! In my <sc>Bag</sc>! There's a <sc>Poké Ball</sc>!''"
:''"Hello! You over there! Please! Help! In my <sc>Bag</sc>! There's a <sc>Poké Ball</sc>!''"
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:''"Whew... I was in the tall grass studying wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> when I was jumped. You saved me. Thanks a lot! Oh? Hi, you're <player>! This is not the place to chat, so come by my <sc>Pokémon Lab</sc> later, okay?"''
:''"Whew... I was in the tall grass studying wild <sc>Pokémon</sc> when I was jumped. You saved me. Thanks a lot! Oh? Hi, you're <player>! This is not the place to chat, so come by my <sc>Pokémon Lab</sc> later, okay?"''


=====Pokémon Lab=====
'''Pokémon Lab'''
*First time
*First time
:''"So, <player>. I've heard so much about you from your father. I've heard that you don't have your own <sc>Pokémon</sc> yet. But the way you battled earlier, you pulled it off with aplomb! I guess you have your father's blood in your veins after all! Oh, yes. As thanks for rescuing me, I'd like you to have the <sc>Pokémon</sc> you used earlier."''
:''"So, <player>. I've heard so much about you from your father. I've heard that you don't have your own <sc>Pokémon</sc> yet. But the way you battled earlier, you pulled it off with aplomb! I guess you have your father's blood in your veins after all! Oh, yes. As thanks for rescuing me, I'd like you to have the <sc>Pokémon</sc> you used earlier."''
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:*If talked to again
:*If talked to again
::''"Countless <sc>Pokémon</sc> await you! Argh, I'm getting the itch to get out and do fieldwork again!"''
::''"Countless <sc>Pokémon</sc> await you! Argh, I'm getting the itch to get out and do fieldwork again!"''
* After getting a PokéNav{{tt|*|Only if the player not met him on Route 110}}
:''"Oh, <Player>! I've already heard about you! It seems your <sc>PokéNav</sc>'s been upgraded with <sc>Match Call</sc>. Well, I should register, too! That way, I'd be able to examine your <sc>Pokédex</sc> even while you're out in the field."''
* After becoming the champion
* After becoming the champion
:''"Now... <Player> and <sc>Brendan/May</sc>, I've had the two of you help me study <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Thanks to your help, new facts are coming to light. It appears that in the <sc>Hoenn</sc> region, there are also <sc>Pokémon</sc> from other regions. It goes to show how rich and varied the natural environments of <sc>Hoenn</sc> happen to be. That's why I think it's necessary for me to upgrade your <sc>Pokédex</sc> to the [[National Pokédex|<sc>National</sc> Mode]]. Here, let me see your <sc>Pokédex</sc> units."''
:''"Now... <Player> and <sc>Brendan/May</sc>, I've had the two of you help me study <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Thanks to your help, new facts are coming to light. It appears that in the <sc>Hoenn</sc> region, there are also <sc>Pokémon</sc> from other regions. It goes to show how rich and varied the natural environments of <sc>Hoenn</sc> happen to be. That's why I think it's necessary for me to upgrade your <sc>Pokédex</sc> to the [[National Pokédex|<sc>National</sc> Mode]]. Here, let me see your <sc>Pokédex</sc> units."''
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::''"Listen, <player>. You've completed the <sc>Hoenn Pokédex</sc>, but your <sc>Pokémon</sc> journey isn't over. There is no end to the world that is <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Somewhere, there is a grassy patch that's waiting for you!"''
::''"Listen, <player>. You've completed the <sc>Hoenn Pokédex</sc>, but your <sc>Pokémon</sc> journey isn't over. There is no end to the world that is <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Somewhere, there is a grassy patch that's waiting for you!"''


====={{rt|110|Hoenn}}=====
'''{{rt|110|Hoenn}}{{tt|*|Only if the player not met him first in his Lab after getting a PokéNav}}'''
:''"Oh, <player>! Imagine seeing you here! And where might my <sc>Brendan/May</sc> be?"''
:''"Oh, <player>! Imagine seeing you here! And where might my <sc>Brendan/May</sc> be?"''
:''"Oh, I see! You two are running separately. Well, that's fine. Oh, yes, I heard that your <sc>[[PokéNav]]</sc> had the <sc>Match Call</sc> system installed. Well, then, I should register you in my <sc>PokéNav</sc> as well. That way, even when we're apart, I can rate your <sc>Pokédex</sc> anytime."''
:''"Oh, I see! You two are running separately. Well, that's fine. Oh, yes, I heard that your <sc>[[PokéNav]]</sc> had the <sc>Match Call</sc> system installed. Well, then, I should register you in my <sc>PokéNav</sc> as well. That way, even when we're apart, I can rate your <sc>Pokédex</sc> anytime."''
:''"<Player>… Please keep an eye out for my <sc>Brendan/May</sc>. Well, I had better get going. See you again, <player>!"''
:''"<Player>… Please keep an eye out for my <sc>Brendan/May</sc>. Well, I had better get going. See you again, <player>!"''


=====[[Ever Grande City]]=====
'''[[Ever Grande City]]'''
:''"See? What did I tell you, <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc>? Didn't I tell you that you don't need to worry about <player>? …………………… <player>, you've finally done it. When I heard that you defeated your own father at the <sc>Petalburg Gym</sc>, I thought perhaps you had a chance… But to think you've actually become the <sc>Champion</sc>! Ah, yes! What become of your <sc>Pokédex</sc>? Here, let me see. Hmhm... So, you've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>... <evaluation quote> {{tt|Hmhm... On a nationwide basis... You've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>...|After National Pokédex is unlocked}} Anyways, congratulations! Now, go proudly into the final room!"''
:''"See? What did I tell you, <sc>Brendan</sc>/<sc>May</sc>? Didn't I tell you that you don't need to worry about <player>? …………………… <player>, you've finally done it. When I heard that you defeated your own father at the <sc>Petalburg Gym</sc>, I thought perhaps you had a chance… But to think you've actually become the <sc>Champion</sc>! Ah, yes! What become of your <sc>Pokédex</sc>? Here, let me see. Hmhm... So, you've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>... <evaluation quote> {{tt|Hmhm... On a nationwide basis... You've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>...|After National Pokédex is unlocked}} Anyways, congratulations! Now, go proudly into the final room!"''


=====[[Littleroot Town]]=====
'''[[Littleroot Town]]'''
* After becoming the champion
* After becoming the champion
:''"Well, well, <player>! That was good work out there! I knew there was something special about you when I first saw you, but I never expected this. Oh, yes. Do you still have the <sc>Pokédex</sc> I gave you? I have something to show you. Let's go to my <sc>Lab</sc>."''
:''"Well, well, <player>! That was good work out there! I knew there was something special about you when I first saw you, but I never expected this. Oh, yes. Do you still have the <sc>Pokédex</sc> I gave you? I have something to show you. Let's go to my <sc>Lab</sc>."''


=====Match Call=====
'''Match Call'''
:''"Ah, <player>! Are you curious about how your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming along? Hmhm... So, you've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>... <evaluation quote> {{tt|Hmhm... On a nationwide basis... You've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>...|After National Pokédex is unlocked}}"''
:''"Ah, <player>! Are you curious about how your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming along? Hmhm... So, you've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>... <evaluation quote> {{tt|Hmhm... On a nationwide basis... You've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>...|After National Pokédex is unlocked}}"''


=====Pokédex evaluation=====
'''Pokédex evaluation'''
After {{ga|Wally}} catches {{p|Ralts}}, Birch will evaluate player's Pokédex in his lab.
(After getting a PokéNav, Birch will evaluate the player's Pokédex in his lab.)
:''"Ah, <player>! Have you come to show me how your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming along?"''
:''"Ah, <player>! Have you come to show me how your <sc>Pokédex</sc> is coming along?"''
*If answered No
*If answered No
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:''"Hmhm... So, you've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>... <evaluation quote> {{tt|Hmhm... On a nationwide basis... You've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>...|After National Pokédex is unlocked}}
:''"Hmhm... So, you've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>, and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>... <evaluation quote> {{tt|Hmhm... On a nationwide basis... You've seen <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc> and you've caught <number> <sc>Pokémon</sc>...|After National Pokédex is unlocked}}
*1-9 Pokémon:
*1-9 Pokémon:
:''"You should go into grassy areas more and look for <sc>Pokémon</sc> more carefully."''
:''"Go into grassy areas more and look for <sc>Pokémon</sc> more carefully."''
*10-19 Pokémon:
*10-19 Pokémon:
:''"I guess you're getting the hang of it. But, it gets harder from here."''
:''"I guess you're getting the hang of it. But, it gets harder from here."''
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===={{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}====
===={{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}====
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing quotes overall and Missing quotes and values for Pokédex}}
{{incomplete|section|needs=Missing quotes overall and Missing quotes and values for Pokédex}}
=====Intro=====
'''Intro'''
:''"Hi! Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Birch</sc>. But everyone calls me the <sc>Pokémon Professor</sc>. This is what we call a "<sc>Pokémon</sc>." This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as Pokémon. We humans live alongside Pokémon, at times playing together as friends, and at times helping out one another. And sometimes, we just like to have fun battling others like us! But as close as we are, we don't know everything about Pokémon. In fact, there are still many, many mysteries surrounding Pokémon.  I do research to try to unravel those Pokémon mysteries.  But that's enough about me!"''
:''"Hi! Sorry to keep you waiting! Welcome to the world of <sc>Pokémon</sc>! My name is <sc>Birch</sc>. But everyone calls me the <sc>Pokémon Professor</sc>. This is what we call a "<sc>Pokémon</sc>." This world is widely inhabited by creatures known as Pokémon. We humans live alongside Pokémon, at times playing together as friends, and at times helping out one another. And sometimes, we just like to have fun battling others like us! But as close as we are, we don't know everything about Pokémon. In fact, there are still many, many mysteries surrounding Pokémon.  I do research to try to unravel those Pokémon mysteries.  But that's enough about me!"''
:''"What about you?  Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?"''
:''"What about you?  Are you a boy? Or are you a girl?"''
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:''"Ah... I see! You are THAT <player>! You're the one who's moving to Littleroot Town, where I live! Are you ready? Your very own adventure is about to unfold! Be courageous and leap into the world of Pokémon where dreams, adventures, and friendships await! I expecti we'll be meeting again soon. Come see me in my Pokémon Lab!
:''"Ah... I see! You are THAT <player>! You're the one who's moving to Littleroot Town, where I live! Are you ready? Your very own adventure is about to unfold! Be courageous and leap into the world of Pokémon where dreams, adventures, and friendships await! I expecti we'll be meeting again soon. Come see me in my Pokémon Lab!


====={{rt|101|Hoenn}}=====
'''{{rt|101|Hoenn}}'''
*First time
*First time
:''Unknown''
:''"H-help me!"''
:''"Halloo! You over there! Please! Help me out! In my Bag! There are some Poké Balls!''
:''"Whew… I went into the tall grass to survey wild Pokémon when I was suddenly jumped! You saved my hide. Thanks a lot!"''
:''"Oh? But you're Norman's {{tt|boy|If player's gender is male}}/{{tt|girl|If player's gender is female}}, <player>! I didn't even realize who you were at first. You've grown into quite the young man. This isn't the place for a chat, though. Come along to my lab."''
*First time after completing the [[Delta Episode]]
*First time after completing the [[Delta Episode]]
:''Unknown''
*After entering the Hall of Fame a second time
:''"H-help me!"''
:''"Oh! Why, if it isn't <player> yet again! H-help a professor out! I've got some Poké Balls in my bag there!''
:''"Oh my! I sure did misread that situation, now didn't I? I assumed it was a Pokémon chasing after me, but it was just my own wife! My, my, what a slipup… I sure do appreciate your trying to help me out, though. In fact… Why don't you keep that Pokémon? Yes, that one from the Sinnoh region! Well, I hope to see you later. Stop by the lab anytime. Always happy to see you!"''
<!-- Wife: Come play at our house again sometime! -->


=====Pokémon Lab=====
'''Pokémon Lab'''
*First time
*First time
:''Unknown''
:''"So, <player>! I've heard so much about you from your father. But he said you don't have your own Pokémon yet. If that's true, that was quite the performance back there! Looks like you really are your father's {{tt|son|If player's gender is male}}/{{tt|daughter|If player's gender is female}}! Oh, yes! To say thanks for rescuing me out there, how about I give you that Pokémon you used earlier? While you're at it, why not give a nickname to that <starter>?"
 
'''Yes:''' ''"Yup! That's the spirit! So what kind of name will you go with?''"
 
:''"You know, if you work with your Pokémon, and gain experience, I think you'll make a pretty excellent Trainer. My boy/girl, Brendan/May happens to be out on Route 103 right now, surveying Pokémon for me. It might not be a bad idea for you to head out that way yourself. What do you think?
 
'''Yes:''' ''"Great! I'm sure Brendan/May will be happy to hear that, too. He/She can help teach you what it means to be a Trainer.
 
:''"...Oh, yes! And if you're ever lost along the way, just use the {{DL|PokéNav Plus|AreaNav}} on your [[PokéNav Plus]]! You can use use it to see how to get to Route 103, where Brendan/May should be. And if you or your Pokémon get tired, get some rest back at your new house.
 
*Second time
:''" So I hear you beat Brendan/May on your first try. Amazing! Brendan/May's been helping me with my research for a long time, so he/she has a pretty long history as a Trainer already. Mm-hmm! I think that settles it! <player>, I ordered this [[Pokédex]] for my research, but I think you should take it. That Pokédex is a high-tech tool that automatically makes a record of any Pokémon you meet or catch. My boy/girl Brendan/May takes his/hers with him/her everywhere he/she goes. Whenever he/she catches a rare Pokémon and records its data in the Pokédex, why, he/she comes to seek me out wherever I am in the field and show me! The Pokémon and people you will meet... And the great expanse of nature that lies before you! Experience them both while you fill in your Pokédex. I'd love it if your world seemed wider than ever! Though I'd love it even more if you came back from time to time to show me what progress you've made. ...Arghhh! I'm getting the itch to go out and do fieldwork again!
 
*Subsequent times
*Subsequent times
:''Unknown''
*After capturing/defeating Groudon{{sup/6|OR}}/Kyogre{{sup/6|AS}}
:''"Welcome back, <Player>! You must be tired after all your recent exploits. May has been keeping me updated about all of your grand adventures around Hoenn. After hearing all that you've been up to, there is something I'd definitely like to share with you. The fact of the matter is that after you resolved that kerfuffle with the super ancient Pokémon, a number of Pokémon never before recorded in the Hoenn region began to appear all over! Those Pokémon are precisely the subject of my many long years of research... They are Pokémon which are thought to have resided in Hoenn thousands of years ago! We'll finally be able to meet Pokémon never before seen, the very Pokémon I've pursued all these years! I'm so excited I feel like I'm about to burst! So excited that I went right ahead and upgraded the Pokédex to be ready for all of them! Now, let me upgrade your Pokédex while you're here!"''
:''"You'll now find the National Pokédex on your Pokédex's menu, so use it well! It is suggested that Hoenn is now more hospitable to Pokémon after that incident in Sootopolis. However, that does not necessarily mean the environment has become any more hospitable to humanity. People, Pokémon, and nature... The balance between these three great ecosystems has shifted greatly. I can't wait for you to start exploring this new world! Exploration may help us learn how best to coexist with Pokémon from this time forward. I hope you will find your own answers to this great question, as you continue your journey with your Pokédex!"''


'''Pokédex evaluation'''
(After the player has at least made it to Petalburg City<!--Likely -->, Birch will evaluate the player's Pokédex on the PC or in his lab.)


*First time after earning eight Badges (Assumed)
*Hoenn Pokédex
:''"Welcome back, <Player>! You must be tired after all your recent exploits. May has been keeping me updated about all of your grand adventures around Hoenn. After hearing all that you've been up to, there is something I'd definitely like to share with you. The fact of the matter is that after you resolved that kerfuffle with the super ancient Pokémon, a number of Pokémon never before recorded in the Hoenn region began to appear all over! Those Pokémon are precisely the subject of my many long years of research... They are Pokémon which are thought to have resided in Hoenn thousands of years ago! We'll finally be able to meet Pokémon never before seen, the very Pokémon I've pursued all these years! I'm so excited I feel like I'm about to burst! So excited that I went right ahead and upgraded the Pokédex to be ready for all of them! Now, let me upgrade your Pokédex while you're here! ([[National Pokédex]] added) You'll now find the National Pokédex on your Pokédex's menu, so use it well! It is suggested that Hoenn is now more hospitable to Pokémon after that incident in Sootopolis. However, that does not necessarily mean the environment has become any more hospitable to humanity. People, Pokémon, and nature... The balance between these three great ecosystems has shifted greatly. I can't wait for you to start exploring this new world! Exploration may help us learn how best to coexist with Pokémon from this time forward. I hope you will find your own answers to this great question, as you continue your journey with your Pokédex!
:''"Mm-hmm-hmm! It looks as though you've spotted <number> different Pokémon here in Hoenn!"'' <evaluation quote>
 
*National Pokédex
=====Pokédex evaluation=====
:''"You've caught a total of <number> kinds of Pokémon! Fantastic! And <number> of those Pokémon belong in the Hoenn Pokédex! <evaluation quote>
After the player has at least made it to Petalburg City<!--Likely -->, Birch will evaluate the player's Pokédex on the PC or in his lab.


*If talked to in the Lab
*If talked to in the Lab
:''"Oh? Have you come to show me how your Pokédex is coming along?"''
:''"Oh? Have you come to show me how your Pokédex is coming along?"''
*If Hoenn Pokémon is chosen from the PC or in the Lab
:*Cancel
:''"Mm-hmm-hmm!  It looks as though you've spotted <number> different Pokémon here in Hoenn!"'' <evaluation quote>
::''"Your Pokédex must be jam-packed with all the memories of your journey… I hope you treasure it always!"''
*If National Pokédex is selected from the PC or in the Lab
*''"You've caught a total of <number> kinds of Pokémon! Fantastic! And <number> of those Pokémon belong in the Hoenn Pokédex! <evaluation quote>
*If Cancel is selected in the lab
:''"Your Pokédex must be jam-packed with all the memories of your journey... I hope you treasure it always!"''


======Hoenn Pokédex======
'''Hoenn Pokédex'''
*11-19 Pokémon
*11-19 Pokémon
:''"I think you'd benefit from a bit more fieldwork out in the tall grass''"
:''"I think you'd benefit from a bit more fieldwork out in the tall grass!''"
*52 Pokémon
*52 Pokémon
:''"It looks like you're getting the hang of things.  But the adventure has barely begun!''"
:''"It looks like you're getting the hang of things.  But the adventure has barely begun!''"
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*156-178 Pokémon
*156-178 Pokémon
:''"Have you been using any fishing rods? There are plenty of Pokémon in the sea!"''
:''"Have you been using any fishing rods? There are plenty of Pokémon in the sea!"''
*182 Pokémon
*182-209 Pokémon
:''"Have you focused on evolving the Pokémon you have, as well as catching new ones?"''
:''"Have you focused on evolving the Pokémon you have, as well as catching new ones?"''
*210, Upon showing him again
*210-211 Pokémon
:''"You've already completed your Hoenn Pokédex, have you?"''
:''"Why, congratulations! You've seen all the Pokemon in the Hoenn Pokédex! You've been meeting Pokémon at a good clip, haven't you? Here take [[Oval Charm|this]] as a little reward for all your hard work!"''
:''"If you are holding an Oval Charm, you'll have a better chance of finding an egg at the Pokemon Day Care."''
*Showing him completed Hoenn Pokédex again
:''"What's this?! What a surprise! You've already completed your Hoenn Pokédex, have you?"''


======National Pokédex======
'''National Pokédex'''
*52-73 Pokémon  
*52-73 Pokémon  
:''"Now that things are looking up for Hoenn, if you travel widely, you're sure to meet new Pokémon!"''
:''"Now that things are looking up for Hoenn, if you travel widely, you're sure to meet new Pokémon!"''
*80-91 Pokémon  
*80-91 Pokémon  
:''"I get the feeling that this is on its way to being a fine Pokédex. Never fear!"''
:''"I get the feeling that this is on its way to being a fine Pokédex. Never fear!"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"To think you’d have caught this many Pokémon... You really do have a talent for this!"''
*224-249 Pokémon
:''"It's said that there are many possibilities lurking in the Evolution of Pokémon."''
*250-299 Pokémon
:''"Have you spent any time in the Safari Zone? From what I hear, it’s the only place in Hoenn to catch certain Pokémon!"''
*300-332 Pokémon
:''"You’ve finally broken the big 3-0-0! This is a splendid Pokédex!"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"Oh, that reminds me... I believe there are some Pokémon that you can find using Rock Smash..."''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"Maybe trading Pokémon with others will help you fill up some Pokédex entries."''
*478 Pokémon
*478 Pokémon
:''"Did you know that there are some Pokémon that evolve when they feel friendly toward you?"''
:''"Did you know that there are some Pokémon that evolve when they feel friendly toward you?"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"Mega Evolution... Primal Reversion... And who knows what other forms of Evolution that may have become lost in the passage of time... Many evolutionary possibilities may have come and gone since Pokémon first appeared in our world..."''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"Getting to meet the Pokémon who exist in the same brief span of time as you... When you think of it like that, filling in the Pokédex feels like something of a miracle!"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"One can learn about all the Pokémon in Hoenn by looking through your Pokédex!"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"The [[Global Trade System|GTS]] is an effective tool for completing your Pokédex! Give it a try sometime!"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"I’d recommend trading some Pokémon with your friends."''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"I must say, you wouldn’t make a bad Pokémon Professor yourself."''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"Look at this Pokédex! You’re like a pro now!"''
*??-?? Pokémon
:''"Amazing! You’re so close to becoming a master of Pokémon catching!"''
*??-699 Pokémon
:''"Almost 700... Just a little more! Keep going!"''
*700-?? Pokémon
:''"How exciting! You’ve nearly completed the National Pokédex! I’m absolutely sure you can do it!"''
*705-721 Pokémon
:''"Oh! What is this? This is just fantastic! You've caught every kind of Pokemon in the Hoenn region! Congratulations to you! You've completed the Pokédex! Sniffle… I am overwhelmed. My decision to give you that Pokedex I'd ordered was wholly justified. This complete Pokédex is a testament to your hard work… And to the support of the many who helped you… And to the bonds you have built with your Pokemon! It is a unique treasure! You've been meeting new Pokémon at a good clip, haven't you? Here, take [[Shiny Charm|this]] as a little reward for all your hard work!"''
:''"Holding a Shiny Charm will improve your chances of finding a [[Shiny Pokemon]]!"''
*Showing a completed Pokédex again
:''"Supremely amazing! Congrats on completing the Pokédex!"''


==Artwork==
==Artwork==
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| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background: #{{Hoenn color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Birch OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|80px}} border: 2px solid #{{Hoenn color dark}}; background: #{{Hoenn color light}}; width:80px" | [[File:Birch OD.png]]
|-  
|-  
| Sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|000|Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{Colorlink|Pokémon Emerald Version|000|Emerald}}
| Sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|000|Ruby, Sapphire}}, {{Colorlink|Pokémon Emerald Version|000|Emerald}}, {{Colorlink|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|000|Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire}}  
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|000|Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{Colorlink|Pokémon Emerald Version|000|Emerald}}
| Overworld sprite from<br>{{Colorlink|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|000|Ruby, Sapphire}}, and {{Colorlink|Pokémon Emerald Version|000|Emerald}}
|}
|}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Birch anime.png|190px|thumb|Professor Birch]]
{{cleanup|section}}
[[File:Birch anime.png|190px|thumb|Professor Birch in the {{series|AG}}]]
[[File:Professor Birch XY anime.png|250px|thumb|left|Professor Birch in the {{series|XY}}]]


Birch was first seen in a flashback of {{jo|Harrison}} in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]''. His first actual appearance was in ''[[AG001|Get The Show On The Road]]'' when he gave {{an|May}} her {{TP|May|Torchic}}. He later appeared in [[Dewford Town]] in both ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]'' and ''[[AG028|Seeing is Believing!]]''. Birch also appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack]]'', when he was meeting {{an|Professor Oak}}. Later, Birch was seen in ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War!]]'' at a vacation on [[A-B-C Islands]]. Over there, he, Ash and {{ashfr}} cleared the mystery of the {{p|Clamperl}} [[evolution]]. He also was seen in another flashback in ''[[AG154|Reversing the Charges]]''. Birch's most recent appearance was a short cameo in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.
Birch was first seen in a flashback of {{jo|Harrison}} in ''[[EP272|Johto Photo Finish]]''. His first actual appearance was in ''[[AG001|Get The Show On The Road]]'' when he gave {{an|May}} her {{TP|May|Torchic}}.
 
He later appeared in [[Dewford Town]] in both ''[[AG027|A Three Team Scheme!]]'' and ''[[AG028|Seeing is Believing!]]''.
 
Birch also appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack]]'', when he was meeting {{an|Professor Oak}}.
 
Later, Birch was seen in ''[[AG095|The Evolutionary War!]]'' at a vacation on [[A-B-C Islands]]. Over there, he, Ash and {{ashfr}} cleared the mystery of the {{p|Clamperl}} [[evolution]].
 
He also was seen in another flashback in ''[[AG154|Reversing the Charges]]''. He had another short cameo in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.
 
He appeared in ''[[XY075|Rivals: Today and Tomorrow!]]'' in a flashback, where he was seen giving [[Sawyer]] a starter Pokémon to choose from, which ended up being {{p|Treecko}}.
 
His preferred mode of transport is an SUV that he drives recklessly.


His preferred mode of transport is a SUV that he drives recklessly. Due to the relationship between characters in the games, it is widely speculated that Birch is the father of [[Brendan (game)#anime|Brendan's anime counterpart]]. This character has made three short cameo appearances in the anime and has the [[starter Pokémon]] whose type weakens {{OP|May|Blaziken}}.


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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|epnum=AG001
|epnum=AG001
|epname=Get the Show on the Road
|epname=Get the Show on the Road
|desc={{p|Treecko}} is a Pokémon that Professor Birch gives to new Trainers. The first Treecko appeared in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'' where it was one of the Pokémon that {{an|May}} could choose as her [[Starter Pokémon]]. It was not picked due to May picking {{TP|May|Torchic}}.  
|desc={{p|Treecko}} is a Pokémon that Professor Birch gives to new Trainers. The first Treecko appeared in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'' where it was one of the Pokémon that {{an|May}} could choose as her starter Pokémon. It was not picked due to May picking {{TP|May|Torchic}}.  


Another one appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'' along with the other starters. They were admired by [[Max]] and {{an|May}}. Suddenly {{TRT}} captured it along with the other [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] starters. Max found them and told {{p|Bulbasaur}} and Treecko to use {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Pound}} the bars away. It then helped sending Team Rocket blasting off.
Another one appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'' along with the other starters. They were admired by [[Max]] and {{an|May}}. Suddenly {{TRT}} captured it along with the other [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] starters. Max found them and told {{p|Bulbasaur}} and Treecko to use {{m|Tackle}} and {{m|Pound}} the bars away. It then helped sending Team Rocket blasting off.
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|epnum=AG001
|epnum=AG001
|epname=Get the Show on the Road
|epname=Get the Show on the Road
|desc={{p|Torchic}} is a Pokémon that Professor Birch gives to new Trainers. The first {{TP|May|Torchic}} appeared in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'' where {{an|May}} picks it as her [[Starter Pokémon]]. Another one appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'' along with the other starters. They were admired by [[Max]] and {{an|May}}. Suddenly {{TRT}} captured them along with the other [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] starters. Max found them and told Torchic and {{p|Charmander}} to heat the cage with Ember until they got free. It then helped sending Team Rocket blasting off.
|desc={{p|Torchic}} is a Pokémon that Professor Birch gives to new Trainers. The first {{TP|May|Torchic}} appeared in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'' where {{an|May}} picks it as her starter Pokémon. Another one appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'' along with the other starters. They were admired by [[Max]] and {{an|May}}. Suddenly {{TRT}} captured them along with the other [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] starters. Max found them and told Torchic and {{p|Charmander}} to heat the cage with Ember until they got free. It then helped sending Team Rocket blasting off.


Torchic's only known move is {{m|Ember}}.}}
Torchic's only known move is {{m|Ember}}.}}
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|epnum=AG001
|epnum=AG001
|epname=Get the Show on the Road
|epname=Get the Show on the Road
|desc={{p|Mudkip}} is a Pokémon that Professor Birch gives to new Trainers. The first Mudkip appeared in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'' when Prof. Birch was under attack from a pack of {{p|Poochyena}}. He asked {{an|May}} to pick a [[Starter Pokémon]] from his bag to save him. She picked Mudkip first, but had no battle experience and Mudkip fired a {{m|Water Gun}} at her. Prof. Birch commanded it and it blasted them off with another Water Gun. It then appeared later when May was choosing her starter, but she chose {{TP|May|Torchic}}.
|desc={{p|Mudkip}} is a Pokémon that Professor Birch gives to new Trainers. The first Mudkip appeared in ''[[AG001|Get the Show on the Road]]'' when Prof. Birch was under attack from a pack of {{p|Poochyena}}. He asked {{an|May}} to pick a starter Pokémon from his bag to save him. She picked Mudkip first, but had no battle experience and Mudkip fired a {{m|Water Gun}} at her. Prof. Birch commanded it and it blasted them off with another Water Gun. It then appeared later when May was choosing her starter, but she chose {{TP|May|Torchic}}.


Another one appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'' along with the other starters. They were admired by [[Max]] and {{an|May}}. Suddenly {{TRT}} captured them along with the other [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] starters. Max found them and told Mudkip and {{p|Squirtle}} to cool the bars with Water Gun which eventually freed them. It then helped sending Team Rocket blasting off.
Another one appeared in ''[[AG071|A Six Pack Attack!]]'' along with the other starters. They were admired by [[Max]] and {{an|May}}. Suddenly {{TRT}} captured them along with the other [[Hoenn]] and [[Kanto]] starters. Max found them and told Mudkip and {{p|Squirtle}} to cool the bars with Water Gun which eventually freed them. It then helped sending Team Rocket blasting off.
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| {{InactivePoké|Harrison|Blaziken|Harrison Blaziken.png|Fire|Fighting|disp=Harrison's Blaziken}}
| {{InactivePoké|Harrison|Blaziken|Harrison Blaziken.png|Fire|Fighting|disp=Harrison's Blaziken}}
| {{InactivePoké|May|Torchic|May Torchic.png|Fire|disp=May's Torchic}}
| {{InactivePoké|May|Torchic|May Torchic.png|Fire|disp=May's Torchic}}
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| {{InactivePoké|Sawyer|Treecko|Sawyer Treecko.png|Grass|link=Sawyer#Treecko|disp=Sawyer's Treecko}}
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|}
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|ja=立木文彦 ''[[Fumihiko Tachiki]]''
|ja=立木文彦 ''[[Fumihiko Tachiki]]''
|en=[[Dan Green]]
|en=[[Dan Green]]
|ru=Владимир Герасимов (Vladimir Gerasimov)
|pt_br=José Parisi Jr.<br>Mauro Eduardo<br>Ricardo Sawaya
|pt_br=José Parisi Jr.<br>Mauro Eduardo<br>Ricardo Sawaya
|nl=Ewout Eggink (Season 6)<br>Louis van Beek (Season 7-8)
|nl=Ewout Eggink (Season 6)<br>Louis van Beek (Season 7-8)
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Professor Birch AP.png|thumb|200px|Professor Birch in Ash and Pikachu]]
===In the Ash and Pikachu manga===
Professor Birch appeared in ''[[SP17|Let's Save Pikachu!!]]''.
{{sectionstub}}
=====Gave to new Trainers=====
{| style="float:left; width: 25%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|May|Torchic|May Torchic AP.png|fire}}
|}
{{left clear}}
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
[[File:Birch Adventures.png|thumb|200px|right|Professor Birch in Pokémon Adventures]]
[[File:Birch Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Professor Birch in Pokémon Adventures]]
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Professor Birch is the father of {{Adv|Sapphire}}, and supplies her with most of her Pokémon. He is good friends with [[Norman]].
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], Professor Birch is the father of {{adv|Sapphire}}, and supplies her with most of her Pokémon. He is good friends with [[Norman]].


After {{adv|Ruby}} rescued Birch from some wild {{p|Mightyena}}, Birch gave him a Mudkip.
After {{adv|Ruby}} rescued Birch from some wild {{p|Mightyena}}, Birch gave him a Mudkip.


Birch gave away most of his Pokémon to Sapphire and Ruby. His last Pokémon was a Treecko, that he lost in a flood caused by {{p|Kyogre}}. {{adv|Wally}} has since rescued the Pokémon and began to raise it.
Birch gave away most of his Pokémon to Sapphire and Ruby. His last Pokémon was a Treecko, that he lost in a flood caused by {{p|Kyogre}}. {{adv|Wally}} has since rescued the Pokémon and began to raise it.


====Pokémon====
====Pokémon====
This listing is of Prof. Birch's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
This listing is of Prof. Birch's Pokémon in the Pokémon Adventures manga.
=====Gives to new Trainers=====
=====Gives to new Trainers=====
{| style="float:left; width: 75%"
|-
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Birch|Treecko|Birch Treecko Adventures.png|grass|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Birch|Torchic|Birch Torchic Adventures.png|fire|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Professor Birch|Mudkip|Birch Mudkip Adventures.png|water|link=no}}
|}
{{left clear}}
=====Gave to new Trainers=====
{{TrainerPoké
{{TrainerPoké
|main=Emerald's Sceptile
|main=yes
|trainer=Emerald
|trainer=Emerald
|pkmn=Treecko
|pkmn=Treecko
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===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===
===In the Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire manga===
[[File:Birch PMRS.png|thumb|Professor Birch in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]
[[File:Birch PMRS.png|thumb|200px|Professor Birch in Pokémon Ruby-Sapphire]]
Professor Birch first appears in [[PM117]] of the last volume of [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] where Red meets up with him in Hoenn. In ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]'', he challenges {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} {{TP|Red|and|Clefairy}} [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|his]] {{TP|Red|Pokémon|Tyrogue}} to a {{p|Magikarp}}-catching duel and was able to easily win the contest, along with the other competitions he was involved in with Red.
Professor Birch first appears in [[PM117]] of the last volume of [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]] where Red meets up with him in Hoenn. In ''[[PMRS02|I Won't Let You Lead!!]]'', he challenges {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} {{TP|Red|and|Clefairy}} [[Red's Pikachu (Pocket Monsters)|his]] {{TP|Red|Pokémon|Tyrogue}} to a {{p|Magikarp}}-catching duel and was able to easily win the contest, along with the other competitions he was involved in with Red.


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|type1=Fire
|type1=Fire
|img=Sapphire Torchic PMRS.png
|img=Sapphire Torchic PMRS.png
|img_size=195px
|epnum=PMRS05
|epnum=PMRS05
|epname=Let's Try To Be Idols!!
|epname=Let's Try To Be Idols!!
|desc=Professor Birch gives away this {{p|Torchic}} to {{OBP|Sapphire|Ruby-Sapphire}} sometime around ''[[PMRS05|Let's Try To Be Idols!!]]''.}}
|desc=Professor Birch gave away this {{p|Torchic}} to {{OBP|Sapphire|Ruby-Sapphire}} sometime around ''[[PMRS05|Let's Try To Be Idols!!]]''.}}


==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* Birch is the only Pokémon Professor who has been known to have given away multiple [[starter Pokémon]] that has only given away members of one species in the anime.
* Birch is the only Pokémon Professor who has a Pokémon on hand that hasn't been revealed.
* Birch is the only Pokémon Professor who has a Pokémon on hand that hasn't been revealed.
* After the player defeats the {{pkmn|Champion}} in [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], [[TV Mauville]] airs an interview with Professor Birch on the {{DL|TV Mauville|Hoenn News Network}}. The statements Birch gives are false as the player moves in from [[Johto]] at the beginning of the game.
::''Birch: "<player> is just like family to me. Why, I used to change his/her diapers all the time! Even back then he/she gave off a different vibe than the other kids. Yes, I knew all along! At any rate, the first one to recognize his/her talent was m...bzz...bzz...BZZ.."''


==Names==
==Names==
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