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[[File:Legends Arceus Base camp.png|thumb|right|300px|{{ga|Akari}} and {{ga|Rei}} are assistants to [[Professor Laventon]], who research Pokémon Ecology]]
[[File:Legends Arceus Base camp.png|thumb|right|300px|{{ga|Akari}} and {{ga|Rei}} are assistants to [[Professor Laventon]], who research Pokémon Ecology]]
'''Professors' aides''' are assistants or scientists that work alongside a [[region]]'s {{pkmn|Professor}}s. These assistants often help the professors in either their research or performing small chores. They may specialize in many things from office work to field work, and work along side the professor's field of study. These characters often provide information or help the player in many ways as they progress through the game.
A '''Professor's assistant''' is helper or scientist that works alongside a [[region]]'s {{pkmn|Professor}}. These assistants often help the professors in either their research or performing small chores. They may specialize in many things from office work to field work, and work along side the professor's field of study. These characters often provide information or help the player in many ways as they progress through the game.
 
They were called '''Professor's aides''' in generations [[generation I|I]] and [[generation II|II]] and in {{g|FireRed and LeafGreen}}, but this term has been since replaced with "professor's assistant".


==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
Many professors' aides are shown throughout the core series, first debuting in [[Generation I]]. In [[Generation]]s I and [[Generation II|II]] many of the professor's assistants appear throughout the game, providing the player with items and feed back on progress on their [[Pokédex]] on behalf of the professor. These assistants went without names and were simply just researchers who helped the professor. While these types of professors remained throughout the core series, starting in {{g|Ruby and Sapphire}}, many assistants became notable characters that the player will interact with more frequently.
Many professor assistants are shown throughout the core series, first debuting in [[Generation I]]. In [[Generation]]s I and [[Generation II|II]] many of the professor's assistants appear throughout the game, providing the player with items and feed back on progress on their [[Pokédex]] on behalf of the professor. These assistants went without names and were simply just researchers who helped the professor. While these types of professors remained throughout the core series, starting in {{g|Ruby and Sapphire}}, many assistants became notable characters that the player will interact with more frequently.


===Kanto===
===Kanto===
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===Sinnoh===
===Sinnoh===
In [[Generation IV]], [[Professor Rowan]]'s aide will always be the alternate [[gender]] player character from the player. That is, if the player chose {{ga|Lucas}}, {{ga|Dawn}} will be the aide, and vice versa. The aide will live in [[Sandgem Town]] with their little sister, grandfather, and father—who also works as an assistant of Professor Rowan. The aide is already the Professor's assistant at the beginning of the game. The aide will also demonstrates to the player how to capture Pokémon by capturing a wild {{p|Bidoof}}, before giving the player five {{i|Poké Ball}}s. On {{rt|207|Sinnoh}}, the aide will give the player a [[Pokétch]] app {{DL|Pokétch|Dowsing Machine}}, and the [[Vs. Seeker]]. In [[Veilstone City]], the aide will have their [[Pokédex]] stolen by a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}, but gets it back with the help of the player, as well as [[Looker]] in Platinum. The aide can be seen at different stages of the game, usually following [[Professor Rowan]] around. At the end of the game, the aide can always be found outside Professor Rowan's lab in Sandgem Town, usually giving out pieces of advice. If the {{player}} speaks to the aide when their [[birthday]] on the [[Nintendo DS]] calendar matches the current date, the aide will ask if it is the player's birthday. In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the aide can be battled in Sandgem Town after the player has beaten the game.
In [[Generation IV]], [[Professor Rowan]]'s assistant will always be the character not chosen by the {{player}}. That is, if the player chose {{ga|Lucas}}, {{ga|Dawn}} will be the assistant, and vice versa. They live in [[Sandgem Town]] with their little sister, grandfather, and father—who also works as an assistant of Professor Rowan. They are already the Professor's assistant at the beginning of the game. They will also demonstrates to the player how to capture Pokémon by capturing a wild {{p|Bidoof}}, before giving the player five {{i|Poké Ball}}s. On {{rt|207|Sinnoh}}, the assistant will give the player a [[Pokétch]] app {{DL|Pokétch|Dowsing Machine}}, and the [[Vs. Seeker]]. In [[Veilstone City]], they have their [[Pokédex]] stolen by a {{tc|Team Galactic Grunt}}, but gets it back with the help of the player, as well as [[Looker]] in Platinum. The assistant can be seen at different stages of the game, usually following Professor Rowan around. At the end of the game, they can always be found outside Professor Rowan's lab in Sandgem Town, usually giving out pieces of advice. If the player speaks to the assistant when it is their [[birthday]] on the [[Nintendo DS]] calendar, the assistant will ask if it is the player's birthday. In {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, the assistant can be battled in Sandgem Town after the player has beaten the game.


In addition, the aforementioned aide's father will also appear in various parts of the game. He will first be seen in {{rt|206|Sinnoh}}, giving the player an [[Exp. Share]] if 35 or more Pokémon have been registered as seen in the Pokédex. He will also appear on {{rt|218|Sinnoh}}, upgrading the [[Pokédex]] and allowing the player to view [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender]] and [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form differences]].
In addition, their father will also appear in various parts of the game. He will first be seen in {{rt|206|Sinnoh}}, giving the player an [[Exp. Share]] if 35 or more Pokémon have been registered as seen in the Pokédex. He will also appear on {{rt|218|Sinnoh}}, upgrading the [[Pokédex]] and allowing the player to view [[List of Pokémon with gender differences|gender]] and [[List of Pokémon with form differences|form differences]].


===Unova===
===Unova===
[[File:Bianca B2W2 Trailer.png|thumb|right|200px|Bianca in the [[Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Animated Trailer]]]]
In {{2v2|Black|White}}, [[Bianca]] becomes [[Professor Juniper]]'s assistant after beating [[Alder]] for the first time. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, she delivers the [[starter Pokémon]] to the player on the professor's behalf.
In {{2v2|Black|White}}, [[Bianca]] becomes [[Professor Juniper]]'s assistant after beating [[Alder]] for the first time. In {{2v2|Black|White|2}}, she delivers the [[starter Pokémon]] to the player on the professor's behalf.


===Kalos===
===Kalos===
[[File:Sycamore Sina Dexio Adventures.png|thumb|right|Dexio and Sina (bottom) as they appear in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[Dexio]] and [[Sina]] act as [[Professor Sycamore]]'s two aides and play a pivotal role in the main plot. They are first met by the player in {{rt|4|Kalos}} describing the properties of the {{t|Fairy}} type, later appearing across [[Kalos]] at various points rallying out useful information, occasionally giving out [[Pokédex]] upgrades in the process. In the gate to [[Lumiose City]], Dexio tells the player about [[friendship]] and gives the player {{TM|27|Return}}, while Sina leads you to Professor Sycamore's lab after entering the main city. During activity that involves [[Team Flare]]'s nefarious schemes, the twosome appear to assist the player while disguised as the self-proclaimed defenders of Kalos beginning at the [[Kalos Power Plant]]. After the player has become {{pkmn|Champion}}, the duo are seen together in the parade Professor Sycamore made for the player and their [[friend]]s.
[[Dexio]] and [[Sina]] act as [[Professor Sycamore]]'s two aides and play a pivotal role in the main plot. They are first met by the player in {{rt|4|Kalos}} describing the properties of the {{t|Fairy}} type, later appearing across [[Kalos]] at various points rallying out useful information, occasionally giving out [[Pokédex]] upgrades in the process. In the gate to [[Lumiose City]], Dexio tells the player about [[friendship]] and gives the player {{TM|27|Return}}, while Sina leads you to Professor Sycamore's lab after entering the main city. During activity that involves [[Team Flare]]'s nefarious schemes, the twosome appear to assist the player while disguised as the self-proclaimed defenders of Kalos beginning at the [[Kalos Power Plant]]. After the player has become {{pkmn|Champion}}, the duo are seen together in the parade Professor Sycamore made for the player and their [[friend]]s.


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After [[Lillie]] had escaped [[Aether Paradise]] with [[Nebby]], [[Professor Kukui]] took her in as an aide and let her stay at the loft in the [[Alola Route 1|Pokémon Research Lab]]. Lillie helps Professor Kukui with a series of chores, such as cleaning and fixing up his lab coat. During this time, this has allowed Professor Kukui and [[Professor Burnet]] to conduct research on {{p|Cosmog}}. She helps provide information on locations such as [[Pokémon Center]]s and items like the player's new [[Rotom Pokédex]] at the start of the game. Throughout the story, Lillie helps provides the player with items and sometimes a full healing of their party. By the end of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Lillie leaves [[Alola]] to help care for her sick [[Lusamine|mother]], leaving her position as an assistant to Kukui (however, he says she's always welcome back at the lab). In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Lillie remains in Alola, continuing to help Professor Kukui at the Pokémon Research Lab, where she asks the player if she provide battle help at the [[Battle Tree]].
After [[Lillie]] had escaped [[Aether Paradise]] with [[Nebby]], [[Professor Kukui]] took her in as an aide and let her stay at the loft in the [[Alola Route 1|Pokémon Research Lab]]. Lillie helps Professor Kukui with a series of chores, such as cleaning and fixing up his lab coat. During this time, this has allowed Professor Kukui and [[Professor Burnet]] to conduct research on {{p|Cosmog}}. She helps provide information on locations such as [[Pokémon Center]]s and items like the player's new [[Rotom Pokédex]] at the start of the game. Throughout the story, Lillie helps provides the player with items and sometimes a full healing of their party. By the end of {{g|Sun and Moon}}, Lillie leaves [[Alola]] to help care for her sick [[Lusamine|mother]], leaving her position as an assistant to Kukui (however, he says she's always welcome back at the lab). In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, Lillie remains in Alola, continuing to help Professor Kukui at the Pokémon Research Lab, where she asks the player if she provide battle help at the [[Battle Tree]].


Dexio and Sina also appear in Alola, researching {{p|Zygarde}}'s presence in the region on [[Professor Sycamore|Sycamore]]'s behalf. In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, they give the player a [[Zygarde Cube]] to gather [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zygarde|Zygarde Cells and Cores]] in order to make their own Zygarde. In {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the player instead obtains the Zygarde Cube after becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} and battling Dexio in the [[Aether Foundation]] Lab on {{rt|16|Alola}}. In all four games, Dexio will also give the player a [[Key Stone]] after defeating him in battle at [[Ancient Poni Path]]{{sup/7|SM}} or [[Poni Plains]]{{sup/7|USUM}} after becoming Champion.
Dexio and Sina also appear in Alola, researching {{p|Zygarde}}'s presence in the region on [[Professor Sycamore|Sycamore]]'s behalf. In {{g|Sun and Moon}}, they give the player a [[Zygarde Cube]] to gather [[List of Pokémon with form differences#Zygarde|Zygarde Cells and Cores]] in order to make their own Zygarde. In {{pkmn|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, the player instead obtains the Zygarde Cube after becoming {{pkmn|Champion}} and battling Dexio in the [[Aether Foundation|Aether]] Base Lab on {{rt|16|Alola}}. In all four games, Dexio will also give the player a [[Key Stone]] after defeating him in battle at [[Ancient Poni Path]]{{sup/7|SM}} or [[Poni Plains]]{{sup/7|USUM}} after becoming Champion.


===Galar===
===Galar===
[[File:Art Life 20230831 Hop S-P 139.jpg|thumb|right|[[Hop]] doing research for [[Sonia]]]]
During the events of {{g|Sword and Shield}}, [[Sonia]] is not only the granddaughter to [[Professor Magnolia]] but also her assistant. Throughout the game, Sonia meets up with the player character, learning more about [[Galar]]'s past and history and its relations to [[Dynamax]]. She provides the player with useful information as well as numerous [[key item]]s and objects that they will use along the way. Most notably the [[Pokémon Box Link]] and the [[Escape Rope]].
After the player becomes {{pkmn|Champion}} and defeats [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], [[Sonia]] will appoint [[Hop]] as her assistant. In [[The Isle of Armor]], after the player has evolved {{p|Kubfu}}, Hop shows up at the [[Master Dojo]] to do some research on the [[Isle of Armor]]. [[Mustard]] tells the player that {{p|Urshifu}} hates the taste of {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, so in order for it to unlock its [[Gigantamax]] potential, a special ingredient is needed to make it drink the Max Soup. He doesn't reveal what this ingredient is, though, and lets the player and Hop figure it out on their own. After failing to find a proper ingredient out of {{p|Lilligant}} and {{p|Applin}} nectars, Hop figures that the ingredient must be honey. He and the player travel to [[Honeycalm Island]], where the player gets thrusted into a [[Max Raid Battle]] against a [[Dynamax]] {{p|Vespiquen}}. After defeating it, the player will obtain a comb of [[Max Honey]], which is the missing ingredient.
After the player becomes {{pkmn|Champion}} and defeats [[Sordward]] and [[Shielbert]], [[Sonia]] will appoint [[Hop]] as her assistant. In [[The Isle of Armor]], after the player has evolved {{p|Kubfu}}, Hop shows up at the [[Master Dojo]] to do some research on the [[Isle of Armor]]. [[Mustard]] tells the player that {{p|Urshifu}} hates the taste of {{DL|Master Dojo|Max Soup}}, so in order for it to unlock its [[Gigantamax]] potential, a special ingredient is needed to make it drink the Max Soup. He doesn't reveal what this ingredient is, though, and lets the player and Hop figure it out on their own. After failing to find a proper ingredient out of {{p|Lilligant}} and {{p|Applin}} nectars, Hop figures that the ingredient must be honey. He and the player travel to [[Honeycalm Island]], where the player gets thrusted into a [[Max Raid Battle]] against a [[Dynamax]] {{p|Vespiquen}}. After defeating it, the player will obtain a comb of [[Max Honey]], which is the missing ingredient.


===Hisui===
===Hisui===
In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} the {{player}} and their [[friend]], {{ga|Rei}} or {{ga|Akari}} (whoever isn't chosen as the player), are assistants to [[Professor Laventon]]. As part of the [[Galaxy Expedition Team]]'s Survey Corp, they are asked to research [[Hisui]]'s vast ecosystem and Pokémon, helping to create the region's very first [[Pokédex]] through a series of [[research task]]s. After the player has fallen from the [[space-time distortion|Space-time rift]], Professor Laventon will lead them to the Galaxy Team once they have shown their skill in being able to catch Pokémon. Rei or Akari were appointed as assistants to Laventon before the events of the game and show up occasionally throughout the story, telling the player about Pokémon battles, space-time distortions and helpful items they may use such as [[evolution stone]]s. After quelling a [[Noble Pokémon]], both the player and their friend will group up with Professor Laventon at the Wallflower in [[Jubilife Village]], discussing the progress they have made, and the player's background and memory.
In {{g|Legends: Arceus}} the {{player}} and their [[friend]], {{ga|Rei}} or {{ga|Akari}} (whoever isn't chosen as the player), are assistants to [[Professor Laventon]]. As part of the [[Galaxy Expedition Team]]'s Survey Corp, they are asked to research [[Hisui]]'s vast ecosystem and Pokémon, helping to create the region's very first [[Pokédex]] through a series of [[research task]]s. After the player has fallen from the [[space-time distortion|Space-time rift]], Professor Laventon will lead them to the Galaxy Team once they have shown their skill in being able to catch Pokémon. Rei or Akari were appointed as assistants to Laventon before the events of the game and show up occasionally throughout the story, telling the player about Pokémon battles, space-time distortions and helpful items they may use such as [[evolution stone]]s. After quelling a [[Noble Pokémon]], both the player and their friend will group up with Professor Laventon at the Wallflower in [[Jubilife Village]], discussing the progress they have made, and the player's background and memory.
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==In spin-off games==
[[File:Chobin XD.png|thumb|right|100px|[[Chobin]] from {{g|XD}}]]
===Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness===
[[Chobin]] is [[Dr. Kaminko]]'s assistant and takes great pride in being so. He is the only character in the games to have the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} of '''Kaminko Aide''' (Japanese: '''カミンコの助手''' ''Kaminko's Assistant'').
===Pokémon Masters EX===
Multiple characters provide [[Professor Bellis]] with work and research during the [[PML Arc]], the [[Villain Arc]], and the Mysterious Stones Chapter. {{mas|Rei}} also helps {{mas|Cynthia}} research the ruins on [[Pasio]].
Multiple characters are also based on their incarnations from the core series, and thus take the role that they have had in those games. These characters include:
* {{mas|May}}
* {{mas|Lucas}}
* {{mas|Bianca}}
* {{mas|Hop}}
* {{mas|Rei}}
* {{mas|Akari}}
{{mas|Sonia}} and {{mas|Lillie}} take mention of their positions as Professors' aides. However, they seem to currently not take up this position.
===New Pokémon Snap===
In [[New Pokémon Snap]], [[Rita]] takes the position as [[Professor Mirror]]'s lab assistant.


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[File:Sycamore Sina Dexio Adventures.png|thumb|right|Dexio and Sina (bottom) as they appear in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
{{adv|Blue}}'s sister [[Daisy Oak]] served as {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s assistant starting from the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}. {{adv|Crystal}} took over as Professor Oak's assistant at the end of the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}.
{{adv|Blue}}'s sister [[Daisy Oak]] served as {{adv|Professor Oak}}'s assistant starting from the {{MangaArc|Yellow}}. {{adv|Crystal}} took over as Professor Oak's assistant at the end of the {{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}.


[[Professor Elm]] has two assistants. The first, {{tc|Youngster}} [[Joey]], met {{adv|Gold}} at the start of his journey. The second delivered an {{pkmn|Egg}} to Gold.
[[Professor Elm]] has two assistants. The first, {{tc|Youngster}} [[Joey]], met {{adv|Gold}} at the start of his journey. The second delivered an {{pkmn|Egg}} to Gold.


[[Professor Rowan]] has two assistants. The first is {{adv|Platinum}}'s father [[Mr. Berlitz]], who accompanied Rowan to the [[Canalave City]] academic conference. The other is [[Roseanne]], who looked after Rowan's research lab when he was away.
[[Professor Rowan]] has two assistants. The first is {{adv|Platinum}}'s father [[Mr. Berlitz]], who accompanied Rowan to the [[Canalave City]] academic conference. The other is [[Roseanne]], who looked after Rowan's research lab when he was away. {{adv|Platinum}} was also given the tools such as a Pokémon and [[Pokédex]] to help assist Rown in his research. In the [[Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon arc (Adventures)|fourteenth chapter]], {{adv|Moon}} is also revealed to be an assistant for Professor Rowan.
 
[[Dexio]] and [[Sina]] appear as [[Professor Sycamore]]'s assistants in the [[X & Y arc (Adventures)|twelfth chapter]]. They reappear in [[Alola]] as part of the fourteenth chapter. At the end of the X and Y chapter, {{adv|Trevor}} also becomes an assistant to Professor Sycamore, help his studies as Dexio and Sina were in Alola.
 
Like their core series counterparts, [[Lillie]] works as [[Professor Kukui]]'s assistant in exchange for allowing her to live with him and [[Professor Burnet]] after Lillie's escape from [[Aether Paradise]].
 
[[Professor Magnolia]] has three assistants, including [[Henry Sword]], [[Casey Shield]] and [[Marvin]]. [[Sonia]] appears similarly to how she does in the core series games, where she is tasked to research [[Galar]]'s history and the [[Darkest Day]].
 
 


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