Professor Elm

Professor Elm is the resident Pokémon Professor of New Bark Town in Johto. Saying so himself, Professor Elm studies unusual Pokémon abilities. He also specializes in Pokémon breeding, and is credited with the discovery of Pokémon eggs.

Elm gives one of the three starter Pokémon of Johto—Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile—to new trainers so that he or she will have an easier time of getting to Mr. Pokémon's house.