Professor Joshua

Professor Joshua is a recurring character who debuts in. He works as a scientist in a laboratory in Cinnabar Island. His profession is fossils and ancient Pokémon.

Part Red & Green
Joshua debuts in when,  and  find him surviving an attack. He claims that he was attacked by two men in black uniform, but his Pinsir protected him with his Bide attack. After that, he reveals that he is a scientist who works for a laboratory in Cinnabar Island, and he has come to Mt. Moon to find some fossils. However, because he is unprepared for digging holes, he is processing slowly. Redwald and friends offer their help, and thus, Joshua begins to explore the cave faster. After a Golbat steals his device and Joshua chases her behind, he discovers that the new location has stronger signals for the fossils. In the end, with the help of, Joshua finds two fossils. While he takes Dome Fossil for himself, he gives Helix Fossil to Redwald with the promise that he would revive the fossil for him when he visits him on the Cinnabar Island.