Professor Birch is the stoutly Pokémon professor for the Hoenn Region. He is more outgoing than the other professors and often takes his research with him outdoors, hence those really cool sandals. Birch’s research specialisation is Pokémon behaviour in the wild.

Ash Ketchum has always dreamed of becoming a Pokémon Master and as soon as he turned ten he obtained his first Pokémon, Pikachu. Together with his friends Misty and Brock, he’s learned to improve his skills and capture more Pokémon.

After a long day of training or running back to the Pokémon Center from the gym, Nurse Joy will always greet you with her friendly and outgoing personality. Treat your Pokémon right to stay on her good side. Check out this tutorial to help create that signature Nurse Joy hairstyle. We hope to see you again!

Lieutenant Surge, aka “The Lightning American” (Fumihiko Tachiki / Maddie Blaustein) is the gym leader of Vermilion Gym. His Pokemon specialization is in Electric-types. During his time in the US Army, his life was saved by Electric-type Pokemon. His love and respect from them stems from that experience, and he appreciates trainers who are gutsy.

In Pokemon Go, Professor Willow introduces beginner trainers to the game by giving them their first pokeballs, and experienced trainers a shot at catching Mew. With his silver fox looks and toned physique, any Pokemon trainer would be happy to follow Professor Willow’s orders.

In Pokemon X and Y, Serena is a Pokemon trainer who, along with her Pokemon Fennekin, accompanies Ash Ketchum on some of his travels. She is a kind girl but openly rebels against her mother.