Grand Oak

Grand Oak greets the player when they first start either version of Pokémon HOME, and asks for the player's assistance in completing a comprehensive National Pokédex. In the mobile version, he also gives the player a Hidden Ability Kanto first partner Pokémon to bring into a compatible game.

In the mobile version, since the addition of Shiny Pokémon given as rewards for completing the regional Pokédex for a certain game, Grand Oak appears again to congratulate the player upon completion of a regional Pokédex.

Pokémon

Given away

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Main article: List of game-based Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII → Mobile version Kanto first partner Pokémon

Grand Oak gives the player their choice of the following first partner Pokémon when they start the mobile version of Pokémon HOME. While this is not mentioned by Grand Oak, each of them has their respective Hidden Ability.

Type: Grass Unknown Ability: Chlorophyll Held item: None Bulbasaur♂ Lv.5 Tackle Normal Physical   --       Growl Normal Status   --       Vine Whip Grass Physical   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Type: Fire Unknown Ability: Solar Power Held item: None Charmander♂ Lv.5 Scratch Normal Physical   --       Growl Normal Status   --       Ember Fire Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Type: Water Unknown Ability: Rain Dish Held item: None Squirtle♂ Lv.5 Tackle Normal Physical   --       Tail Whip Normal Status   --       Water Gun Water Special   --       Curse Unknown Status   --

Quotes

"Excellent! Access successful! Now, can you see me? ...Ah, it seems this is working! My name is Grand Oak. I'm a renowned Pokémon researcher! It's a pleasure to make your acquaintance. I'm the one who developed Pokémon HOME, which—as I'm sure you're aware—you're accessing right now. What a grand day to remember! Oh, but look at me getting carried away. I haven't even given you a chance to introduce yourself! Please, tell me your name."

"Ah... So your name is <player>! You see, my dream is to create an absolutely grand Pokédex by registering all the Pokémon that exist in the world! But if I'm being honest, I don't think I'm able to do it alone... And that's where you come in! Please, you must help me! You can fill the Pokédex by bringing Pokémon here to Pokémon HOME. Of course, I will do everything in my power to assist you as well! Pokémon HOME has some grand features that will help with gathering Pokémon! First and foremost, there's the trading functions! These let you trade Pokémon with users from all over the world! Additionally, you'll also be able to receive Pokémon as Mystery Gifts! What's more, you'll be able to see the rankings of all Trainers across the world who are enjoying Pokémon battles! Hah, I can see you're in awe of the grand features I've developed! ...What's that? You don't have a Pokémon? Well, in that case, I think I can give you one as a special gift! Choose the Pokémon you want!"

• Upon selecting a first partner Pokémon

"Are you happy with the <Pokédex category> Pokémon <Pokémon>?"

• After choosing a first partner Pokémon

"Brilliant! If you want to know more about the features of Pokémon HOME just ask Poké Boy. Poké Boy is waiting for you in your room, along with your Pokémon! Now then, I wish you the best of luck!"

• When the player completes the Paldea Pokédex, Kitakami Pokédex, and Blueberry Pokédex and obtains Shiny Meloetta

"Brilliant! We're one step closer to fulfilling my dream of creating a grand Pokédex!"

"I see you've registered every single Pokémon in the Paldea Pokédex, the Kitakami Pokédex, and the Blueberry Pokédex."

"You were most certainly the right one to entrust with this monumental task."

"Absolutely brilliant! I hope you keep up the fantastic work!"

• When the player completes the Sinnoh Pokédex and obtains Shiny Manaphy

"Brilliant! We're one step closer to fulfilling my dream of creating a grand Pokédex!"

"I see you've registered every single Pokémon for the Sinnoh Pokédex."

"You were most certainly the right one to entrust with this monumental task."

"Absolutely brilliant! I hope you keep up the fantastic work!"

• When the player completes the Hisui Pokédex and obtains Shiny Enamorus

"Brilliant! We're one step closer to fulfilling my dream of creating a grand Pokédex!"

"I see you've registered every single Pokémon in the Hisui Pokédex."

"You were most certainly the right one to entrust with this monumental task."

"Absolutely brilliant! I hope you keep up the fantastic work!"

• When the player completes the Galar Pokédex, Isle of Armor Pokédex, and Crown Tundra Pokédex and obtains Shiny Keldeo

"Brilliant! We're one step closer to fulfilling my dream of creating a grand Pokédex!"

"I see you've registered every single Pokémon in the Galar Pokédex, the Isle of Armor Pokédex, and the Crown Tundra Pokédex."

"You were most certainly the right one to entrust with this monumental task."

"Absolutely brilliant! I hope you keep up the fantastic work!"

• When the player completes the Kanto Pokédex and obtains Shiny Meltan

"Brilliant! We're one step closer to fulfilling my dream of creating a grand Pokédex!"

"I see you've registered every single Pokémon in the Kanto Pokédex."

"You were most certainly the right one to entrust with this monumental task."

"Absolutely brilliant! I hope you keep up the fantastic work!"