" The professor is called Purataanu (プラターヌ possibly romanised into Platane). He will occasionally battle you." ~ Serebii
>yfw purataanu is platane
>yfw platane is the french for Sycamore

"Another professor named Sycamore gives you either Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle." ~ Pokébeach
>yfw Pokébeach was once again proved true