Mr. Pokémon

Mr. Pokémon (Japanese: ポケモンじいさん Old Man Pokémon) is a non-player character who lives in a house on in the Johto region. He casually researches findings as a hobby, and is old friends with Professor Oak. He keeps in contact with Professor Elm because he knows that Elm is the authority on Pokémon evolution.
==In the core series games==
===Characteristics===
According to Professor Elm, "Mr. Pokémon" is merely a nickname; the character's true name is unknown. As a researcher, Mr. Pokémon takes pride in the discoveries he makes, although Elm suggests that these are not as exciting as he would make out.
The contents of his house, located at the northern end of , suggests that he travels a great deal since he has a large collection of foreign magazines and coins. After the Embedded Tower event, Professor Oak cites Mr. Pokémon's research on and , indicating he may have traveled to Hoenn in his past.
===Relation to the plot===
At the beginning of , Mr. Pokémon contacts Professor Elm about a Pokémon Egg he has found. In Generation II, this Egg is notably one of the first Eggs to be found, but in Generation IV (to tie in with in the ) it is just "another Pokémon Egg". Elm sends // to collect the Egg on his behalf, and later entrusts the player with the Egg. It eventually hatches into and is revealed to have been given to Mr. Pokémon by the Kimono Girls.
Later in the games, in exchange for a Red Scale, obtained from either catching or defeating the Red Gyarados in the Lake of Rage, Mr. Pokémon will give the player an Exp. Share.
In , after obtaining both the National Pokédex and the Kanto first partner Pokémon from Professor Oak, Mr. Pokémon will give the player a Blue Orb in HeartGold or a Red Orb in SoulSilver. This will activate the Embedded Tower event.
===Quotes===
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*First time talking to, in his house
:"Hello, hello! You must be <>. <sc>Prof. Elm</sc> said that you would visit. This is what I want <sc>Prof. Elm</sc> to examine."
:"I know a couple who run a <sc>Pokémon Day-Care</sc> service. They gave me that <sc>Egg</sc>. I was intrigued, so I sent mail to <sc>Prof. Elm</sc>. For evolution, <sc>Prof. Elm</sc> is the authority. Even <sc>Prof. Oak</sc> here recognizes that. If my assumption is correct, <sc>Prof. Elm</sc> will know it."
:"You are returning to <sc>Prof. Elm</sc>? Here. Your should have some rest."
:"I'm depending on you!"
*After giving Egg to Elm
:"Life is delightful! Always, new discoveries to be made!"
*If player has the Red Scale
:"Hm? That <sc>Scale</sc>! What's that? A red <sc>Gyarados</sc>? That's rare! I, I want it... <player>, would you care to trade it? I can offer this <sc>Exp. Share</sc> I got from <sc>Prof. Oak</sc>."
::Yes:"Life is delightful! Always, new discoveries to be made!"
::No:"That's disappointing. That happens to be very rare."
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* Entering house for the first time
:"You must be <player>. It was I who sent an email to Professor Elm earlier. This is what I want Professor Elm to examine."
:"A friend of mine from gave it to me. I bet you can't find this kind of Egg in Johto. I thought Professor Elm might be able to tell what this is. "He's the best when it comes to the research of Pokémon evolution." That's a quote from the famous Professor Oak. You are returning to Professor Elm? Here. Your Pokémon should have some rest."
*If talked to again
:"Sorry to trouble you, having you go back and forth. But please make sure to hand it to Professor Elm!"
*After delivering the Egg to Professor Elm
:"Life is delightful! Always, new discoveries to be made!"
* If the player has the Red Scale
:"Hm? That Red Scale! What's that? A red <sc>Gyarados</sc>? That's rare! I... I want it... <player>, would you care to trade it? I can offer this Exp. Share I got from Professor Oak."
::No: "That's disappointing. That happens to be very rare."
*After obtaining Kanto first partner Pokémon from Professor Oak
:"Hi, <player>! I have something I want you to have and was just about to send an email to Professor Oak."
:"The thing is... A friend of mine from Hoenn came over to give this to me."
:"That Orb has something to do with the ancient ruins located past Cianwood City, called the Embedded Tower. But only a handful of Trainers can reach there... That's where you come in. Professor Oak thinks highly of you, and you are the proud Champion after all. I'm sure you can solve the mystery of the Orb and the secret of the ruins."
* If talked to after obtaining the Orb
:"The Embedded Tower is past Cianwood, somewhere in the Cliff Cave. Or so I heard. Or so I remember. Or so I believe!"
* After capturing /
:"Kimono Girls? What're you talking about? I don't know such people. Hee hee..."
===Sprites===
 	
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==In the manga==
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
Mr. Pokémon appears in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys, where he gives an Egg as an errand for him to deal with.
==Names==
==Related articles==
Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal characters
Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters
Category:Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys characters
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