Grand Oak

Grand Oak ダイオーキド Dai Okido
Image of Grand Oak from HOME
Gender	Male
Eye color	Unknown
Hair color	White
Hometown	Unknown
Region	Unknown
Generation	VIII
Games	Pokémon HOME

Grand Oak (Japanese: ダイオーキド Dai Okido) is a Pokémon researcher and the developer of Pokémon HOME. Despite his name and appearance, his relationship to Professor Oak and his family is unknown.

In the games

Grand Oak greets the player when they start either version of Pokémon HOME, and asks for the player's assistance in completing a comprehensive National Pokédex. In the mobile version, he also gives the player a Hidden Ability Kanto Starter to bring into their Pokémon Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, or Shining Pearl game.

Pokémon

Given away

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Main article: List of game-based Pokémon distributions (Generation VIII) → Mobile version Kanto Starters

Grand Oak gives the player their choice of the following starter Pokémon when they start the mobile version of Pokémon HOME. While this is not mentioned by Grand Oak, each of them has their respective Hidden Ability.

Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Chlorophyll Held item: None Bulbasaur♂ Lv.5 Tackle Normal Physical   --       Growl Normal Status   --       Vine Whip Grass Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Solar Power Held item: None Charmander♂ Lv.5 Scratch Normal Physical   --       Growl Normal Status   --       Ember Fire Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Type: Water Unknown Ability: Rain Dish Held item: None Squirtle♂ Lv.5 Tackle Normal Physical   --       Tail Whip Normal Status   --       Water Gun Water Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Quotes

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"Excellent! Access successful! Now, can you see me? ...Ah, it seems this is working! My name is Grand Oak. I'm a renowned Pokémon researcher! It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I'm the one who developed Pokémon HOME, which—as I'm sure you're aware—you're accessing right now. What a grand day to remember! oh, but look at me getting carried away. I haven't even given you a chance to introduce yourself! Please, tell me your name."

"Ah... So your name is <player>! You see, my dream is to create an absolutely grand Pokédex by registering all the Pokémon that exist in the world! But if I'm being honest, I don't think I'm able to do it alone... And that's where you come in! Please, you must help me! You can fill the Pokédex by bringing Pokémon here to Pokémon HOME. Of course, I will do everything in my power to assist you as well! Pokémon HOME has some grand features that will help with gathering Pokémon! First and foremost, there's the trading functions! These let you trade Pokémon with users from all over the world! Additionally, you'll also be able to receive Pokémon as Mystery Gifts! Hah, I can see you're in awe of the grand features I've developed! ...What's that? You don't have a Pokédex? Well, in that case, I think I can give you one as a special gift! Choose the Pokémon you want!"

• Choosing starter

"Are you happy with the <Pokédex category> Pokémon <Pokémon>?"

"Brilliant! If you want to know more about the features of Pokémon HOME just ask Poké Boy. Poké Boy is waiting for you in your room, along with your Pokémon! Now then, I wish you the best of luck!"

Names

Language	Name	Origin
Japanese	ダイオーキド Dai Okido	From 大 dai (big) and オーキド博士 Dr. Ōkido (Professor Oak)
English	Grand Oak	From grand and Professor Oak
German	Giga-Eich	From giga- and Professor Eich (Professor Oak)
Spanish	Gran Oak	From gran (grand) and Profesor Oak
French	Big Chen	From big and Professeur Chen (Professor Oak)
Italian	Maxi Oak	From maxi (large) and Professor Oak
Korean	오대호 O Daeho	From 대 (大) dae (big) and 오용호 O Yongho (Professor Oak)
Chinese (Mandarin)	巨木博士 Jùmù Bóshì	From 巨大 jùdà / geuihdaaih (gigantic) and 大木博士 Dàmù Bóshì / Daaihmuhk Boksih (Professor Oak)
Chinese (Cantonese)	巨木博士 Geuihmuhk Boksih
Brazilian Portuguese	Grand Carvalho	From grand and Professor Carvalho (Professor Oak)

Pokémon Storage System developers Bill (Adventures) • Lanette • Brigette • Celio • Bebe • Hayley • Amanita • Cassius • Molayne (Masters) • Grand Oak

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