Professor Oak's Laboratory

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My name is Samuel Oak. People call me the Pokémon Professor. Nice to meet you! Are you looking for information on Pokémon species, or did you come to get your first starter? Or maybe you have something you want to share? Either way, the askbox is always open!

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I have a question that involves the phenomenon known as mega evolution. Is it possible for a Pokémon outside of the battle field, adding to that can said Pokémon then mega evolve one their own without their trainer having used a keystone to trigger the phenomenon. The reason I’m asking this is because my Froslass, Demetria, seems to be able to stay in her mega evolved state for long stretches of time and it also appears that she prefers her mega form over her regular form.

To give some background, it’s been like this ever since I discovered a Froslassite in the Frost Cavern found in Dendemille Town during a field trip to the Kalos region organized by the head of the history department of my school. If I remember correctly the field trip happened during my time studying in the Paldea region at Mesagoza Academy. It was a few weeks after the Almeria Battle Conference which I participated in as well. We did pretty well but Demetria definitely wasn’t the strongest on my team and would be knocked out in a few turns, she gave it her all through but it seemed to dishearten her slightly that she couldn’t claim a single win.

With this I decided to take her along on the field trip in hopes of cheering her up and to do some one on one training so she could catch up with the rest of the team. During our training session in Frost Cavern one of her attacks went off course, shattering a nearby stalagmite which revealed the Froslassite hidden within. The moment Demetria laid eyes on the Froslassite she immediately went to it, picking it up and returning with a big grin on her face. Once she was back by my side she began making rapid gestures to the stone then to herself, it was almost as if she knew that the stone would help her get stronger. Of course I did a little research on the stone and was able to confirm that it was Froslassite which made her jump for joy. 

I had never seen her like this before but I just caulked it up to her being excited about mega evolving for the first time. Demetria let out a happy trill when I told her that we would try it out in a one on one battle and I couldn’t help but get excited too. It was the perfect opportunity to also use the keystone my cousin from Kanto gifted me for my sixteenth birthday. And I’ve heard a lot about the phenomenon from my Kanto cousin who has a Lucario who can mega evolve as well and they just so happened to be in the area so I was able to challenge him to a mega evolution battle.

Of course, it was a total blast with Demetria going head-to-head with his mega Lucario who was no match for Demetria and her new power boost. But once the battle was over, she didn’t return back to her normal form which surprised me and my cousin. So, this was obviously a concern since this was my first real experience with the mega phenomenon, and I didn’t know if this was normal or not. Even now she seems to prefer to stay in this form, only turning back when she’s either one in her pokeball or two defeated in a battle which is rare now with her new power. Should I be concerned about this at all? I could use a professional opinion on the matter. Although my cousin did recently run into another trainer with a mega evolved Starmie who was walking alongside their trainer. I think his name was Professor Friede or something. My cousin only caught their name in passing. Either way, what's your thoughts on this?

Sincerely Wren

"First of all, Wren, I sincerely apologize it took me so long to answer. With summer vacation rolling around, the lab has been pretty short staffed. I've had my hands tied to my work, but I hope the naswer makes up for it."

"I don't know the exact dates of your visit to Kalos, but maybe you've heard that recently, a lot of Pokémon, both wild and partners of trainers, have experienced surges in their mega evolutions. I heard there was a special team set on investigating the matter, but I have no clue if they ever found what caused the phenomenon. But the fact that this happened has led me to believe that it would indeed be possible for a Pokémon to mega evolve without a trainer's help, and even stay that way for extended periods of time. Is this harmful to the Pokémon? Initial research on Mega Evolution had scientists convinced it to be a big strain on the Pokémon. But your Froslass Demetria seems to be enjoying herself. Just as long as you keep a watchful eye that they aren't exhausting themselves, I don't think there is much harm in it. If you want to be sure, you can try and contact Professor Sycamore's lab in Lumiose City, Kalos. He is the current leading expert on the matter. As for this Professor Friede you mentioned, I don't think I've heard from him since he left Exceed. Give him my regards if you run into him again!"

- Professor Oak

"Thank you so much for your contribution and gifts. Below is a picture of some of the first partner Pokémon residing on my grounds, joined by the Pokémon of some trainers whom all enjoy the hammocks, especially the very large one!"

"Be sure to drop by sometime so the Pokémon themselves can thank you - they're always up for a good cuddle session!"

-Professor Oak

"I do. I also have a son, and grandchildren. You might have heard of my grandson. He was the Kanto Champion. Although briefly."

"Oh my, that is quite the predicament you're in! The Pokémon looks powerful, but not much like anything I've seen before... I know that my cousin from Alola mentioned Ultra Dimension Pokémon once... maybe a trip over there might be worth it to get some further information? If you'd like, I can send my cousin a message to look into an expert on the matter for you."

- Professor Oak

im trying to send a message through the mail box in my rp blog, but tumblr wont let me switch blogs, what do i do? :( //

"Would it surprise you to know I used to have a full, bushy mustache in the 70s? It was when it caught fire during field research in Mt. Mortar that I realized it might not be the safest look for my line of work. Besides, my wife always preferred me clean shaven, and would often remind me to grab a razor if I got stubble from being too caught up in my work."

- Professor Oak

The first one, is about pokémon moves and humans

I know the dangers of running into the tall grass without (at least one) pokémon, as wild pokémon will attack humans out of self-defense (as recorded in history textbooks of Hisui)

but when I was watching a match held in Galar, one of the trainers Dynamaxed their pokémon and used a fire type move

usually, the trainer is in the same arena as the pokémon during battles, so in a case like this, wouldn't they get severely burnt, or even die from the flames?

the same goes for fire type pokémon like Cyndaquil, who have flames bursting out of their backs. do the trainers get hurt from those flames?

so, Q1. "Is there a difference between wild pokémon and caught pokémon, that changes how moves can effect human bodies?"

The second one, is about terrain-based moves

When pokémon use moves like Earthquake, they are essentially shaking the ground to attack the opposing pokémon

For Surf, they wash out the opposing pokémon with a giant wave

I personally haven't used either of these moves so I don't know, but if Earthquake was used in the wild, then wouldn't the local area have a severe earthquake, and possibly endanger the people living there?

And can Surf be used in an area without any large body of water? do all pokémon who learn Surf have the ability to summon a huge water flow out of thin air?

and both of these moves, if used inside of a Gym or battle area, wouldn't it mess up the entire place, almost destroying it?

Q2 "Do pokémon moves that utilize the land actually destroy it? If so, how do pokémon Gyms not get destroyed every battle?"

last question, simply regarding a pokémon's PP

in the past, I've heard pokémon moves have a thing called "PP"

"stronger" moves, or moves that deal more power/are harder on the pokémon have less PP, and vice versa

and if a pokémon runs out of PP, then it is unable to use that move

but recently, I've heard in a place called Lumiose, PP doesn't... Exist

it is simply how fast your pokémon can move, that determines the course of the battle

so, finally, Q3 "Does PP still exist? Has anything changed surrounding the current knowledge of PP, especially after the battling styles of Lumiose?"

whew. that was a lot, I apologize

if it is too much, then id appreciate an answer to only the 1st question, since that has been bothering me the most

thank you!

"Hello there dear friend! You pose some interesting questions. and don't worry - I will answer all of them, so without further ado...

"Good hunting! I hope you managed to snatch it without too many of my aides asking what you were doing. Enjoy your reward - a Toxel egg!"

- Professor Oak

"Egg-cellent! Here is your reward: an Oddish egg!"

- Professor Oak

It went to the chimney ^^

also. does oak want cook e?

@cookie-giver-anon

@cookie-giver-anon

"Let's trade! A cookie of yours for this Delibird egg!"

- Professor Oak

"Splendid! Here is your egg. Take good care of it, and it will hatch into a Roggenrola!"

-Professor Oak

you got mccartneyfied. become one with the macca. be the paul.

"I will agree, on the condition that Elm can be Ringo. If you're George then, that only leaves us searching for a John."

- Professor Oak

"How good of you! And do not worry, I am sure you will like the Pokémon hatching from this egg just as much. It will be a Snubbull!"

- Professor Oak

"How wonderful! Here is your reward. This egg will supposedly hatch into a Minccino!"

- Professor Oak