Professor Elms LectureLost Thunder #213 Pokémon Card

Professor Elm is the esteemed Pokémon Professor of the Johto region, specializing in Pokémon breeding and the study of Pokémon eggs. He is a key figure in the Generation II Pokémon games, Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, as well as their remakes, HeartGold and SoulSilver. Elm is known for entrusting the player with their first Pokémon partner from the Johto starters: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, or Totodile, all of whom are depicted on this card. His research into Pokémon evolution and reproduction is central to the game's plot, particularly his groundbreaking discovery that Pokémon eggs exist and can hatch into new Pokémon. He is portrayed as a kind, somewhat scatterbrained, but brilliant scientist dedicated to his work. His lab is located in New Bark Town, the starting point of the Johto journey. In the anime, Professor Elm also makes appearances, continuing his research and occasionally assisting Ash Ketchum and his friends. He is a Human-type character, not a Pokémon, and therefore does not have standard type matchups or an evolution line in the traditional sense. His role is to guide trainers and advance the understanding of the Pokémon world, making him a significant and beloved character in the franchise.