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|gender=Male
|gender=Male
|colors=yes
|colors=yes
|eyes=Black, blue{{tt|*|as a child}}
|eyes=Black
|hair=Gray, brown{{tt|*|as a child}}
|hair=Gray
|hometown=[[Pallet Town]]
|hometown=[[Pallet Town]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
|region=[[Kanto]]
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===In Generation IV===
===In Generation IV===
====Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
====Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
Professor Oak is also a good friend of [[Professor Rowan]]. He visits [[Sinnoh]] often, has a home in [[Eterna City]], introduces Trainers to [[Pal Park]], and gives them the [[National Pokédex]], as well as the [[Up-Grade]], [[Poké Radar]] and the function {{DL|Pokétch|Trainer Counter}} of the [[Pokétch]]. [[Oak's Letter|A letter]] that he sends to the player in a special event allows the player to find {{p|Shaymin}}. An aide in Rowan's laboratory mentions that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In Platinum, after providing the {{DL|Evolution-inducing held item|Up-Grade}}, Professor Oak will talk about the [[legendary birds]] and say that they have been sighted in [[Sinnoh]]. From this point {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} will be visible roaming on the map.
Professor Oak is also a good friend of [[Professor Rowan]]. He visits [[Sinnoh]] often, has a home in [[Eterna City]], introduces Trainers to [[Pal Park]], and gives them the [[National Pokédex]], as well as the [[Up-Grade]], [[Poké Radar]] and the function {{DL|Pokétch|Trainer Counter}} of the [[Pokétch]]. [[Oak's Letter|A letter]] that he sends to the player in a special event allows the player to find {{p|Shaymin}}. An aide in Rowan's laboratory mentions that Oak is Rowan's junior in terms of seniority. In Platinum, after providing the Up-Grade, Professor Oak will talk about the [[Legendary birds]] and say that they have been sighted in [[Sinnoh]]. From this point {{p|Articuno}}, {{p|Zapdos}}, and {{p|Moltres}} will be visible roaming on the map.


====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
====HeartGold and SoulSilver====
[[File:HGSS Prerelease Mr Pokemon House.png|thumb|right|Oak with {{ga|Ethan}} and Mr. Pokémon in [[Generation IV]]]]
[[File:HGSS Prerelease Mr Pokemon House.png|thumb|right|Oak with {{ga|Ethan}} and Mr. Pokémon in [[Generation IV]]]]
Professor Oak returns in the Johto remakes to fulfill a similar role as he did in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, albeit expanded. For obtaining all sixteen [[Badge]]s and defeating {{ga|Red}}, he will give the player one of either {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}. He also gives the player {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} to assist them in navigation through [[Mt. Silver]]. He will also gives the player the National Pokédex before boarding the [[S.S. Aqua]]. Finally, if both {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} from HeartGold and SoulSilver are traded into the same game, he will give the player a {{DL|Legendary artifacts|Jade Orb}} so that {{p|Rayquaza}} may be caught at the [[Embedded Tower]].
Professor Oak returns in the Johto remakes to fulfill a similar role as he did in {{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, albeit expanded. He will give the player the National Pokédex before boarding the [[S.S. Aqua]] bound for Kanto. He also gives the player {{HM|08|Rock Climb}} to assist them in navigation through [[Mt. Silver]] after they have earned all eight Kanto Badges. After the player defeats {{ga|Red}} on top of Mt. Silver, he will give the player one of either {{p|Bulbasaur}}, {{p|Charmander}}, or {{p|Squirtle}}. Finally, if both {{p|Kyogre}} and {{p|Groudon}} from HeartGold and SoulSilver are traded into the same game, he will give the player a [[Colored orbs|Jade Orb]] so that {{p|Rayquaza}} may be caught at the [[Embedded Tower]].


=====Pokémon=====
=====Pokémon=====
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Professor Oak BW anime.png|250px|left|thumb|Professor Oak in the {{series|Best Wishes}}]]
[[File:Professor Oak SM anime.png|250px|thumb|Professor Oak in the {{series|Sun & Moon}}]]
===In the main series===
===In the main series===
{{main|Professor Oak (anime)}}
{{main|Professor Oak (anime)}}
Professor Oak appears semi-regularly in the [[Pokémon anime]] and gives [[Ash Ketchum]] useful information.
Professor Oak appears semi-regularly in the [[Pokémon anime]] and gives [[Ash Ketchum]] useful information.
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[[File:Professor Oak Origins.png|250px|thumb|Professor in Pokémon Origins]]
[[File:Professor Oak Origins.png|250px|thumb|Professor in Pokémon Origins]]
===In Pokémon Origins===
===In Pokémon Origins===
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| {{InactivePoké|Red|Charmander|Red Charmander PO.png|Fire|nick=Red's Charmander}}
| {{InactivePoké|Red|Charmander|Red Charmander PO.png|Fire|nick=Red's Charmander}}
| {{InactivePoké|Blue|Squirtle|Blue Squirtle PO.png|Water|nick=Blue's Squirtle|link=no}}
| {{InactivePoké|Blue|Squirtle|Blue Squirtle PO.png|Water|nick=Blue's Squirtle|link=no}}
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|en=Kyle Hebert
|en=Kyle Hebert
|es_eu=José Padilla}}
|es_eu=José Padilla}}
===In Pokémon Generations===
Professor Oak didn't make a physical appearance in [[Pokémon Generations]], but he was first mentioned by [[Agatha]] during her battle against {{ga|Blue}} in ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]''.


==In side games==
==In side games==
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|epnum=PZ10
|epnum=PZ10
|epname=Indigo Plateau
|epname=Indigo Plateau
|desc=Professor Oak kept {{p|Bulbasaur}} after {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} got their Starter Pokémon as he would have been too lonely without it. It was revealed to have evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}} and then {{p|Venusaur}} sometime when Satoshi went to [[Indigo Plateau]]. Venusaur was then seen with Professor Oak around the end of the chapter when he was explaining to Satoshi and Shigeru about a [[Cerulean Cave|rare cave]] that contained the legendary Pokémon, {{p|Mewtwo}}.
|desc=Professor Oak kept {{p|Bulbasaur}} after {{Zensho|Satoshi}} and {{Zensho|Shigeru}} got their Starter Pokémon as he would have been too lonely without it. It was revealed to have evolved into {{p|Ivysaur}} and then {{p|Venusaur}} sometime when Satoshi went to [[Indigo Plateau]]. Venusaur was then seen with Professor Oak around the end of the chapter when he was explaining to Satoshi and Shigeru about a [[Cerulean Cave|rare cave]] that contained the [[Legendary Pokémon]], {{p|Mewtwo}}.


None of Venusaur's moves are known.}}
None of Venusaur's moves are known.}}
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|epnum=PZ01
|epnum=PZ01
|epname=Pallet Town
|epname=Pallet Town
|desc={{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} chose {{p|Squirtle}} as it had the type-advantage against {{OBP|Satoshi's Charmander|Zensho}}.}}
|desc={{OBP|Shigeru|Zensho}} chose {{p|Squirtle}} as it had the type-advantage against {{OBP|Satoshi's Charmander|Zensho}}.
 
Squirtle's only known move is {{m|Water Gun}}.}}


{{endspoilers}}
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{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}


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* Professor Oak has appeared in the most generations of any Pokémon Professor, appearing in Generation I and their Generation III remakes as the regional professor and making cameo appearances in Generation II and Generation IV.
* Professor Oak has appeared in the most generations of any Pokémon Professor, appearing in Generation I and their Generation III remakes as the regional professor and making cameo appearances in Generation II and Generation IV.
* If the player speaks to Professor Oak in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and has their Pokédex evaluated with at least 484 of the 493 Pokémon caught, he will say "Meeting you is something '''l''' will cherish all my life long.", using a lowercase L instead of an I.
* If the player speaks to Professor Oak in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and has their Pokédex evaluated with at least 484 of the 493 Pokémon caught, he will say "Meeting you is something '''l''' will cherish all my life long.", using a lowercase L instead of an I.
* He is the only Professor  to have a relative introduced in a generation after his


==Names==
==Names==
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|- style="background:#FFF;"
|- style="background:#FFF;"
|English, Italian
|English, Italian
|Professor Samuel (Sammy) Oak
|Professor Samuel Oak
|{{wp|Oak}} tree, perhaps derived from Japanese ''Okido''. His given name could possibly be derived from the Salem Oak, a long-lived tree of Salem, New Jersey.
|{{wp|Oak}} tree, perhaps derived from Japanese ''Okido''. His given name could possibly be derived from the Salem Oak, a long-lived tree of Salem, New Jersey.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|French
|Canadian French{{tt|*|Blue manual}}
|Professeur Oak
|From his English name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|European French
|Professeur Chen
|Professeur Chen
|From ''chêne'', Oak.
|From ''chêne'', Oak.
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|Profesor Oak
|Profesor Oak
|From his English name.
|From his English name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Brazilian Portuguese
|Professor Samuel (Sam) Carvalho
|From ''carvalho'', Oak.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Korean
|Korean
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|Professori Samuel Oak
|Professori Samuel Oak
|From English name.
|From English name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Indonesian
|Profesor Okido (Kanto saga)<br>Profesor Orchid<br>Profesor Oak (Sinnoh-present)
|Same as Japanese and English name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Brazilian Portuguese
|Professor Samuel (Sam) Carvalho{{tt|*|anime, TCG (Secret Wonders, Evolutions-present), The Official Pokémon Handbook, Pokémon Characters Guidebook, manga}}<br>Professor Oak{{tt|*|TCG (HeartGold & SoulSilver-Call of Legends)}}
|From ''carvalho'', Oak.<br>Same as his English name
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Thai
|Thai
|ดร.ออคิด ''Dr. Orkid''
|ดร.ออคิด ''Dr. Orkid''
|Similar to the Japanese name.
|Similar to the Japanese name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Indonesian
|Profesor Okido (Kanto saga)<br>Profesor Orchid<br>Profesor Oak (Sinnoh-present)
|Same as Japanese and English name.
|- style="background:#FFF"
|- style="background:#FFF"
|Vietnamese
|Vietnamese
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==Related articles==
* [[Professor Oak (anime)]]
* [[Professor Oak (Adventures)]]
* [[a:Category:Professor Oak|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
{{NPC|kanto|kanto=yes|johto=yes|sinnoh=yes}}
{{NPC|kanto|kanto=yes|johto=yes|sinnoh=yes}}
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