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The Pokémon franchise has always been about collecting information about Pokémon in the form of a data-collecting device known as a Pokédex. Notably, certain individuals who are considered experts in studying Pokémon are featured in the games as a part of gameplay and to provide exposition. But how do we explore these characters in more detail and what informs them? This episode focuses on the group of well-known experts who are Professors and appear more prominently in the games they feature in.
00:32 - Preliminary Information + Structure of the Episode
02:39 - The First Professors (Oak, Elm, Birch)
13:32 - The Evolution Professors (Rowan, Juniper, Sycamore)
22:34 - The Specialized Professors (Kukui, Magnolia & Sonia)
31:34 - The Time Travel Professors (Laventon, Sada & Turo)
52:12 - Conclusion
- (Core) Pokémon Professors
(NOTE: Click on each Professor's hyperlinks to learn more.)
The Lore Research Lab Reference Episodes
By ARKThe Pokémon franchise has always been about collecting information about Pokémon in the form of a data-collecting device known as a Pokédex. Notably, certain individuals who are considered experts in studying Pokémon are featured in the games as a part of gameplay and to provide exposition. But how do we explore these characters in more detail and what informs them? This episode focuses on the group of well-known experts who are Professors and appear more prominently in the games they feature in.
00:32 - Preliminary Information + Structure of the Episode
02:39 - The First Professors (Oak, Elm, Birch)
13:32 - The Evolution Professors (Rowan, Juniper, Sycamore)
22:34 - The Specialized Professors (Kukui, Magnolia & Sonia)
31:34 - The Time Travel Professors (Laventon, Sada & Turo)
52:12 - Conclusion
- (Core) Pokémon Professors
(NOTE: Click on each Professor's hyperlinks to learn more.)
The Lore Research Lab Reference Episodes