Professor Rowan

Professor Rowan (Japanese: ナナカマドはかせ Dr. Nanakamado) is the most notable Pokémon professor of Sinnoh. He is also the one who new trainers of Sinnoh go to receive their beginner Pokémon. The three that he offers to new trainers are Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup.

Professor Rowan's lab is located in Sandgem Town.

His specialty is Pokémon evolution.