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Professor Willow was an only child who learned his love of Pokémon and exploring from his parents. His mother researched Pokémon ecology and his father was fascinated by the outdoors.<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/989614016996790273 #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #3 on Twitter]</ref> Before setting out on his own exploration, he worked in a lab studying Pokémon under [[Professor Oak]].<ref>[https://twitter.com/PokemonGoApp/status/988821137391013888 #ProfessorWillowWeek Fact #1 on Twitter]</ref> He still looks up to Professor Oak.

While investigating [[Team GO Rocket]] take-overs, Professor Willow recovered some corrupted files from his computer, uncovering data about Team GO Rocket Leaders {{OBP|Cliff|GO}}, {{OBP|Sierra|GO}}, and [[Arlo]]. He later found out that Team GO Rocket Grunts were dropping Mysterious Components behind them when defeated at invaded [[PokéStop]]s. With the help of his assistants, the three team leaders, he was able to build an early [[Rocket Radar]] prototype in hopes of locating Team GO Rocket Leaders or even [[Giovanni]] himself.<ref>[https://pokemongolive.com/en/post/willowreport-loomingshadow/ Willow Report: Looming in the Shadows]</ref>

The {{player}} can transfer Pokémon to Professor Willow using the "Transfer" option on the status screen in exchange for 1 [[Candy]] for that Pokémon's evolutionary family. A Pokémon transferred to the Professor is permanently lost, equivalent to [[Released Pokémon|releasing]] a Pokémon in the [[core series]] games.

[[File:GO Professors Assistants.png|250px|thumb|left|Candela, Blanche, and Spark.]]

Professor Willow has three assistants who each are head of a {{DL|Pokémon GO|Teams|team}}, that research Pokémon in different ways. They perform this research inside Gyms owned by their respective teams, with each team's mascot being one of the [[Legendary birds]]. The leader of the teams will also evaluate the Pokémon of trainers on their teams when asked to.

:''"Welcome to Pokémon GO Fest 2020, <player>! GO Fest this year is a little bit different from previous years; but it'll be just as fun—and challenging! I've noticed an amazing phenomenon—it seems as though different Pokémon are appearing in the area on what seems and hourly basis. I need your help collecting data on this situation. I thought it would be fun to give you some tasks to help you research this phenomenon. I'll make sure you get a reward for your hard work! Don't delay—since different Pokémon seem to be appearing each hour, you have limited tome to complete these tasks! You can see Trainers's progress by checking the [[Global Challenge Arena]]. To help with your research, be sure to use [[Incense (GO)|Incense]] to attract Pokémon. Remember, you can now activate several Incense at once and have them attract Pokémon to you for hours! Incense smells amazing, doesn't it? It brings a smile to my face knowing that millions of Trainers around the world are working together right now because of their shared love of Pokémon. Furthermore, I've been sensing a great energy that has filled me with hope and determination. Have you been feeling it as well? I wonder whether it's connected to the strange happenings that kicked off our research this weekend. I have a feeling today's just the beginning of an exciting adventure! We'll have another fun-filled day tomorrow. For now, I'm going to start looking into this situation. Perhaps it's related to a powerful Pokémon. Now, <player>, I'm sure you know what I am going to say next. Let's GO!"''

:''"Good job defeating [[Sierra (GO)|Sierra]], [[Cliff (GO)|Cliff]], and [[Arlo]]. Now all that's left is their boss, [[Giovanni]]; <Player>, are you ready? [[Spark]], [[Blanche (GO)|Blanche]], and [[Candela]] can handle the Team GO Rocket Leaders while you prepare to face the boss. It's interesting that the Team GO Rocket Leaders are commanding these Legendary Shadow Pokémon, which are usually reserved for the boss himself. Perhaps we'll learn what this means as we uncover Team GO Rocket's devious plans and discover what Pokémon Giovanni now has under his control. On the bright side, I received an encouraging message from the team leaders about a mysterious phenomenon. Remember that powerful energy I detected yesterday? The team leaders reported that Trainers worldwide suddenly felt a similar energy that filled them with hope and determination. Through my research, I found references to that very same energy. They document a [[Mythical]] Pokémon that shares its infinite energy with others and guarantees a winning battle. I have a feeling that why Team GO Rocket is here. Perhaps Team GO Rocket hopes to further its dastardly plans by using this powerful Pokémon? I hear Giovanni often begins his battles with his Buddy Pokémon, {{p|Persian}}, which is weak to {{t|Fighting}} Pokémon. The {{p|Machamp}} you caught earlier might help you there. Good luck, <player>. The fate of Pokémon GO Fest is in your hands."''