Who is Pokémon Pokopia’s first story character and guide?

Professor Tangrowth is Pokémon Pokopia’s first story character and guide.

Tangrowth has been living in the region where Pokémon and humans once coexisted. When Ditto arrives, Tangrowth explains that the area has become empty and asks for help rebuilding it so Pokémon will return.

The character fills a role similar to the professor figures found in other Pokémon games, but the story function is different. Instead of assigning a starter Pokémon or introducing a research journey, Professor Tangrowth starts the restoration project that drives Pokopia’s narrative.

Players may confuse Professor Tangrowth with Professor Oak, Elm, Birch, or other professors from the main series. Those characters belong to different regional adventures. Professor Tangrowth is a distinctive Pokopia NPC and is also associated with the Appraise specialty, which reveals information about lost relics.