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{{Featured}}
{{Featured|September 2, 2009}}
{{Infobox location
{{Infobox location
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|image=Professor Oaks Laboratory.png
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|type=building
|type=building
|location_name=Professor Oak's Laboratory
|location_name=Professor Oak's Laboratory
|japanese_name=オーキド研究所
|japanese_name=オーキド研究所
|translated_name=Oak Institute
|translated_name=Okido Institute
|location=[[Pallet Town]]
|location=[[Pallet Town]]
|region=Kanto
|region=Kanto
|generation={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}
|generation={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}
|map=Pallet Town.png
|map=Kanto Pallet Town Map.png
}}
}}
 
'''Professor Oak's Laboratory''', also called the '''Oak Pokémon Research Laboratory''', is a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} lab located in [[Pallet Town]] that is directed by [[Professor Oak|Professor Samuel Oak]]. Its functions are to research Pokémon, unravel the mysteries of these creatures, and study their characteristics and behavior in a natural environment. Another important job is to take care of the Pokémon that belong to [[Pallet Town]]'s {{pkmn|Trainer}}s.
‎The famous '''Professor Oak's Laboratory''', also called the '''Oak Pokémon Research Laboratory''', is a [[Pokémon]] lab located in [[Pallet Town]] that is directed by [[Professor Oak|Professor Samuel Oak]] and, in the {{pkmn|anime}}, his assistant [[Tracey Sketchit]]. Its functions are to research Pokémon, unravel the mysteries of these creatures, and study their characteristics and behavior in a natural environment. Another important job is to take care of the Pokémon that belong to [[Pallet Town]]'s {{pkmn|trainer}}s.


The lab has many different environments for the correct development of all kinds of Pokémon. There are areas of grass, sand, rocks and lakes to promote good interaction between the different [[type]]s of creatures. The laboratory has the technology to keep Pokémon healthy, and to make the largest scientific investigations in the country.
The lab has many different environments for the correct development of all kinds of Pokémon. There are areas of grass, sand, rocks and lakes to promote good interaction between the different [[type]]s of creatures. The laboratory has the technology to keep Pokémon healthy, and to make the largest scientific investigations in the country.


==In the games==
==In the games==
[[File:HGSS Professor Oak Lab.png|thumb|right|120px|Inside the lab in HGSS]]
Professor Oak's Laboratory appears in {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. In [[Generation I]] and the [[Generation III]] remakes, it is where Oak gives the {{player}} their [[starter Pokémon]] and a [[Pokédex]].
Professor Oak's Laboratory appears in {{game2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}. In [[Generation I]] and the [[Generation III]] remakes, it is where Oak gives the {{player}} their [[starter Pokémon]] and a [[Pokédex]].


The lab is a small building near the player's house that has been slightly modified in every game. In {{game|Red and Blue|s}} the sign says "''Here is the Institute of Dr. Okido.''" in Japanese, and "''Oak Pokémon Research Lab''" in the English language versions. Inside are three of Professor Oak's aides, two men and one woman, a couple of shelves full of books, a table with three [[Poké Ball]]s, a computer, two blank [[Pokédex]]es, and two tips for the player. In {{game|Yellow}} the lab is the same as Red and Blue, except there is only one Poké Ball on the table, and next to the table stands a trash can. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, other than the significant graphical enhancements, the laboratory also has two plants in the entrance, a mysterious machine, books on the floor, two regular machines in the corner, and a window. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the building is modified to look 3D, but still has the overall design from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
The lab is a small building near the player's house that has been slightly modified in every game. In {{game|Red and Blue|s}} the sign says "''Here is the Institute of Dr. Okido.''" in Japanese, and "''Oak Pokémon Research Lab''" in the English language versions. Inside are three of Professor Oak's aides, two men and one woman, a couple of shelves full of books, a table with three [[Poké Ball]]s, a computer, two blank [[Pokédex]]es, and two tips for the player. In {{game|Yellow}} the lab is the same as Red and Blue, except there is only one Poké Ball on the table, and next to the table stands a trash can. {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} have the lab almost unchanged except recoloring, only adding two windows, removing a table and adding another shelf to bookshelves. In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, other than the significant graphical enhancements, the laboratory also has two plants in the entrance, a mysterious machine, books on the floor, two regular machines in the corner, and a window. In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the building is modified to look 3D, but still has the overall design from Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen.
 
===Items===
{{itlisth|road}}
{{itemlist|Poké Ball|Obtained from Oak after defeating the {{ga|Blue|rival}} on {{rt|22|Kanto}} if the player hasn't bought or found any Poké Balls and<br>has added no caught data to the Pokédex aside from their starter Pokémon|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes|display={{ball|Poké}} ×5}}
{{itemlist|Poké Ball|Obtained from Oak after he receives {{key|III|Oak's Parcel|his parcel}}|FR=yes|LG=yes|display={{ball|Poké}} ×5}}
{{itemlist|None|sprite=Kanto Pokédex III OD|Obtained from Oak after he receives his parcel|R=yes|B=yes|Y=yes|FR=yes|LG=yes|display=[[Pokédex]]}}
{{itemlist|HM Normal|Reward from Oak after obtaining all 16 [[Badge]]s|HG=yes|SS=yes|display={{HM|08|Rock Climb}}}}
{{itemlist|Jade Orb|Obtained from Oak after he is shown a {{p|Groudon}} and a {{p|Kyogre}}, both from the [[Embedded Tower]]|HG=yes|SS=yes|display={{DL|Colored orbs|Jade Orb}}}}
{{itlistfoot|road}}
 
===Trainers===
In every game where the player gets their starter at Oak's, they will also have their first Trainer battle at the Laboratory against {{ga|Blue|their rival}}.
====Generation I====
=====Pokémon Red and Blue=====
{{MS|001|Bulbasaur (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Bulbasaur}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RG Blue 1.png
|prize={{PDollar}}175
|name={{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}
|game=RGB
|location=Professor Oak's Laboratory
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=004
|pokemon=Charmander
|level=5
|type1=Fire
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
{{MS|004|Charmander (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Charmander}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RG Blue 1.png
|prize={{PDollar}}175
|name={{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}
|game=RGB
|location=Professor Oak's Laboratory
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=007
|pokemon=Squirtle
|level=5
|type1=Water
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
{{MS|007|Squirtle (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Squirtle}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr RG Blue 1.png
|prize={{PDollar}}175
|name={{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}
|game=RGB
|location=Professor Oak's Laboratory
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/1
|game=Blue
|ndex=001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|level=5
|type1=Grass
|type2=Poison
|move1=Tackle
|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl
|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
 
=====Pokémon Yellow=====
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr Y Blue 1.png
|prize={{PDollar}}175
|name={{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}
|game=Y
|location=Professor Oak's Laboratory
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/1
|game=Yellow
|ndex=133
|pokemon=Eevee
|level=5
|type1=Normal
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}


====Generation III====
{{MS|001|Bulbasaur (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Bulbasaur}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr FRLG Blue 1.png
|prize={{PDollar}}80
|class=Rival
|classlink=Rival
|name={{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}
|game=FRLG
|location=Professor Oak's Laboratory
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=004
|pokemon=Charmander
|level=5
|gender=male
|type1=Fire
|ability=Blaze
|move1=Scratch|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{MS|004|Charmander (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Charmander}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr FRLG Blue 1.png
|prize={{PDollar}}80
|class=Rival
|classlink=Rival
|name={{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}
|game=FRLG
|location=Professor Oak's Laboratory
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=007
|pokemon=Squirtle
|level=5
|gender=male
|type1=Water
|ability=Torrent
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Tail Whip|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
{{MS|007|Squirtle (Pokémon)}} If the {{player}} chose {{p|Squirtle}}:
{{Party/Single
|color={{blue color}}
|headcolor={{blue color light}}
|bordercolor={{blue color dark}}
|sprite=Spr FRLG Blue 1.png
|prize={{PDollar}}80
|class=Rival
|classlink=Rival
|name={{color2|000|Blue (game)|Blue}}
|game=FRLG
|location=Professor Oak's Laboratory
|pokemon=1}}
| style="margin:auto" |{{Pokémon/3
|game=FireRed
|ndex=001
|pokemon=Bulbasaur
|level=5
|gender=male
|type1=Grass|type2=Poison
|ability=Overgrow
|move1=Tackle|move1type=Normal
|move2=Growl|move2type=Normal}}
{{Party/Footer}}
===Outside===
<gallery perrow=3>
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Green Oaks Lab.png|Red and Green (J)
File:Professor Oak Lab RG.png|Red and Green (J)
File:Red Oaks Lab.png|Red and Blue (E) and Blue (J)
File:Professor Oak Lab RB.png|Red and Blue (E) and Blue (J)
File:Yellow Oaks Lab.png|Yellow
File:Professor Oak Lab Y.png|Yellow
File:Crystal Oaks Lab.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal
File:Professor Oak Lab GSC.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal
File:FRLG Oaks Lab.png|FireRed and LeafGreen
File:Professor Oak Lab FRLG.png|FireRed and LeafGreen
File:HGSS Oaks Lab.png|HeartGold and SoulSilver
File:Professor Oak Lab HGSS.png|HeartGold and SoulSilver
</gallery>
 
===Inside===
<gallery perrow=3>
File:Professor Oak Lab inside RB.png|Red and Blue
File:Professor Oak Lab inside Y.png|Yellow
File:Professor Oak Lab inside GSC.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal
File:Professor Oak Lab inside FRLG.png|FireRed and LeafGreen
File:Professor Oak Lab inside HGSS.png|HeartGold and SoulSilver
</gallery>
</gallery>


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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Oak Lobby.png‎|thumb|right|200px|Ash and friends talking in the Lobby]]
[[File:Oak Lobby.png‎|thumb|right|200px|Ash and his friends talking in the Lobby]]
The laboratory debuted in the first episode, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', when {{Ash}} received his {{AP|Pikachu}}. Since then, it has been seen in many episodes, mostly in the start and ending of a [[region]] adventure, but also in [[Pokémon Chronicles]] and in the {{pkmn|movie}}s. The building stands out in [[Pallet Town]] for its wind turbine, the three windows of the inner balcony, and for the four windows of the second floor. Every time Ash captures a Pokémon when he has six already [[party|with him]], the new Pokémon is automatically transported here. Ash also has a habit of leaving all of his Pokémon besides Pikachu here each time he leaves for a new [[region]], starting with [[Hoenn]].
The laboratory debuted in the first episode, ''[[EP001|Pokémon - I Choose You!]]'', when {{Ash}} received his {{AP|Pikachu}}. Since then, it has been seen in many episodes, mostly in the start and ending of a [[region]] adventure, but also in [[Pokémon Chronicles]] and in the {{pkmn|movie}}s. The building stands out in [[Pallet Town]] for its wind turbine, the three windows of the inner balcony, and for the four windows of the second floor. Every time Ash captures a Pokémon when he has six already [[party|with him]], the new Pokémon is automatically transported here. Ash also has a habit of leaving all of his Pokémon besides Pikachu here each time he leaves for a new [[region]], starting with [[Hoenn]].


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The [[Poké Ball]] Storage Room stores the extra Pokémon of every Trainer born in [[Pallet Town]]. This treasure of hundreds of Pokémon has been the target of attempted robberies by [[Team Rocket]]. In addition, the lab has a library, composed of two rooms. One is a study room with a large bookshelf and a pair of windows. The other, in the back, is a storage room full of books, including Oak's old sketchbook.
The [[Poké Ball]] Storage Room stores the extra Pokémon of every Trainer born in [[Pallet Town]]. This treasure of hundreds of Pokémon has been the target of attempted robberies by [[Team Rocket]]. In addition, the lab has a library, composed of two rooms. One is a study room with a large bookshelf and a pair of windows. The other, in the back, is a storage room full of books, including Oak's old sketchbook.
[[File:Oak Library.png|thumb|right|300px|The study room of Professor Oak]]
[[File:Oak Library.png|thumb|right|300px|The study room of Professor Oak]]
Upstairs is the research floor. Here are all the technological pieces, the heart of the laboratory. It includes several machines used for Pokémon testing and a table with various chemicals on it. Nearby is a blue chair. In front of it are the status screen, which shows the health and power of a Pokémon, and Professor Oak's computer, where he records his research. This computer doubles as a videophone, which he uses to communicate with other professors or trainers. Beside the computer is the [[Poké Ball]] Transfer machine, for the transportation of Pokémon to their Trainers in a [[Pokémon Center]]. The room also includes a bookshelf, a desk with a lamp, a brown couch, and a drawing board. A few machines are connected to a glass container full of water, possibly to study aquatic Pokémon. Hanging from the ceiling is a large lamp.
Upstairs is the research floor. Here are all the technological pieces, the heart of the laboratory. It includes several machines used for Pokémon testing and a table with various chemicals on it. Nearby is a blue chair. In front of it are the status screen, which shows the health and power of a Pokémon, and Professor Oak's computer, where he records his research. This computer doubles as a videophone, which he uses to communicate with other professors or Trainers. Beside the computer is the [[Poké Ball]] Transfer machine, for the transportation of Pokémon to their Trainers in a [[Pokémon Center]]. The room also includes a bookshelf, a desk with a lamp, a brown couch, and a drawing board. A few machines are connected to a glass container full of water, possibly to study aquatic Pokémon. Hanging from the ceiling is a large lamp.


The stairs lead up to an inner balcony, which has a door and the three large windows seen in most outside views of the lab.
The stairs lead up to an inner balcony, which has a door and the three large windows seen in most outside views of the lab.
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====Superstructure====
====Superstructure====
[[File:Oak Corral.png|thumb|200px|A small view to the Oak Corral]]
The Oak Corral is a natural environment for Pokémon development. It is divided into regions according to type; there are areas that are perfect for {{t|Rock}} Pokémon, desert areas for {{t|Ground}} and {{t|Fire}} types, grassy regions, and several lakes. Sometimes the Pokémon don't get along; for this reason, some Pokémon, such as [[Ash's Bulbasaur]], act as mediators between quarreling Pokémon.
The Oak Corral is a natural environment for Pokémon development. It is divided into regions according to type; there are areas that are perfect for {{t|Rock}} Pokémon, desert areas for {{t|Ground}} and {{type2|Fire}}s, grassy regions, and several lakes. Sometimes the Pokémon don't get along; for this reason, some Pokémon, such as [[Ash's Bulbasaur]], act as mediators between quarreling Pokémon.
[[File:Oak Corral.png|thumb|center|500px|A panoramic view to the Oak Corral]]
{{-}}


==In the Pokémon Adventures manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Oaks Lab Adventures.png‎|thumb|200px|Red in Oak's laboratory]]
[[File:Oaks Lab Adventures.png‎|thumb|200px|Red in Oak's laboratory]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
The lab also appeared briefly in the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga. In his search to be the best Trainer, {{adv|Red}} went to see {{adv|Professor Oak}} in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', but the laboratory, a one-floor building with a sign, was deserted and the door was open; Red entered anyway. The first view of the inside of the lab was seen in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'', and was shown to have machines, tables, bookshelves, a glass container full of water and a [[Poké Ball]] storage area.
The lab also appeared briefly in the ''[[Pokémon Adventures]]'' manga. In his search to be the best Trainer, {{adv|Red}} went to see {{adv|Professor Oak}} in ''[[PS001|A Glimpse of the Glow]]'', but the laboratory, a one-floor building with a sign, was deserted and the door was open; Red entered anyway. The first view of the inside of the lab was seen in ''[[PS002|Bulbasaur, Come Home!]]'', and was shown to have machines, tables, bookshelves, a glass container full of water and a [[Poké Ball]] storage area.


In ''[[PS027|Kalling Kadabra]]'', [[Sabrina]]'s {{p|Kadabra}} disguised itself as Professor Oak rampaging around the place in front of {{Adv|Red}}, then disappeared. {{adv|Blue}} then arrived with his newly [[Evolution|evolved]] {{TP|Blue|Charizard}}, showing a picture of [[Silph Co.]] to Red.
In ''[[PS027|Kalling Kadabra]]'', [[Sabrina's Kadabra]] disguised itself as Professor Oak rampaging around the place in front of Red, then disappeared. {{adv|Blue}} then arrived with his newly [[Evolution|evolved]] {{TP|Blue|Charizard}}, showing a picture of [[Silph Co.]] to Red.


In the {{Chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, it is once again seen in ''[[PS269|Shapeless Attacker]]'' when {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} receive a letter from {{adv|Professor Oak}} to come and return their old model [[Pokédex]]es.
In the {{Chap|FireRed & LeafGreen}}, it is once again seen in ''[[PS269|Return to Pallet Town]]'' when {{adv|Red}} and {{adv|Blue}} receive a letter from {{adv|Professor Oak}} to come and return their old model [[Pokédex]]es.
 
[[File:Professor Oak Laboratory PM.png|thumb|left|220px|Professor Oak's Laboratory in Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
[[File:Professor Oak Laboratory Zensho.png|thumb|180px|Professor Oak's Laboratory in Pokémon Zensho]]
===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===
{{OBP|Professor Oak|Pocket Monsters}}'s lab debuted in ''[[PM001|Introducing the Pokémon Clefairy!!]]'' of Pokémon Pocket Monsters. This was where {{OBP|Red|Pocket Monsters}} chose {{TP|Red|Clefairy}} and {{OBP|Green|Pocket Monsters}} chose {{TP|Green|Charmander}}. Unlike other media, Professor Oak has different laboratories in various regions. Similar to many of the buildings in the series, they would often get destroyed or burnt by Clefairy's antics.
 
===In the Pokémon Zensho manga===
The lab appeared in ''[[PZ01|Prologue: Pallet Town]]'' where {{Zensho|Satoshi}} chose his {{TP|Satoshi|Charmander|Charmander (Zensho)}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} chose {{p|Squirtle}}. Satoshi had his first battle there with Shigeru and emerged victorious.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*If the player's Pokémon takes damage against his/her first battle against their rival in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, their Pokémon will be healed after the battle.
*If the player's Pokémon takes damage in his/her first battle against their rival in {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, their Pokémon will be healed after the battle.
*Professor Oak's lab's iconic theme is not played in Generation IV, with the background music instead being Pallet Town's theme. The only way to hear the lab theme is to listen to the Pokégear radio.
*Professor Oak's lab's iconic theme is not played in Generation IV, with the background music instead being Pallet Town's theme. The only way to hear the lab theme is to listen to the Pokégear radio.


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* [[Pallet Town]]
* [[Pallet Town]]


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{{Kanto}}<br>
{{Kanto}}<br>
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{{Project Locations notice}}
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[[Category:Buildings]]
[[Category:Buildings]]
 
[[Category:Research centers]]
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[[pt:Laboratório do Professor Carvalho]]


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[[de:Professor Eichs Labor]]
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[[ja:オーキド研究所]]
[[ja:オーキド研究所]]
[[pt:Laboratório do Professor Carvalho]]
[[zh:大木研究所]]
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