Professor Elm was Professor Oak’s top student. He studies Pokémon abilities and specialises in Pokémon breeding (and is credited with the discovery of Pokémon eggs). Elm is a known scatterbrain who, when working, forgets to eat. He often gets so focused on his studies that he becomes completely oblivious to his surroundings.

“Hello there! It’s so very nice to meet you! Welcome to the world of Pokémon!” Professor Rowan, located in the Sinnoh region, is a specialist in the field of Pokémon evolution and contemporary of Professor Oak and mentor to Professor Sycamore. Rowan is sometimes perceived as mean because of his stern personality, but he is actually kind and patient. He’s quite a snazzy dresser.

Misty works as a Pokémon trainer alongside Ash and Brock. She’s known to be stubborn and short-tempered, but shows her tender side from time to time. Misty dresses for comfort in a cropped tank top and high-cut jean shorts.

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 the Pokémon: Indigo League episode, “The Battling Eevee Brothers,” Ash (Veronica Taylor / Rica Matsumoto) and his friends come upon four brothers trying to convince the youngest how he should evolve his beloved Eevee. Each of the elder brothers has one of the original Eeveelutions: Jolteon, Flareon, and Vaporeon. Their hair and pants reflect which Pokémon specific element/type their Pokémon is now affiliated with.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Sabrina reprises her role as the gym leader of Saffron City. Her own psychic abilities are tied to her affinity for Psychic-type Pokémon, and if you defeat her she will give you the Marsh Badge. Though much of her appearance changes from title to title and platform to platform, Sabrina retains a similar hair color no matter what.