Where does Professor Sada go?
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Professor Sada, a central character in Pokémon Scarlet, goes to the ancient past or distant future as an AI to permanently shut down the time machine and the Paradise Protection Protocol once and for all, alongside AI Turo, to protect the timeline. The real Professor Sada had passed away in an accident involving the lab’s time machine years prior to the player’s rescue mission, and her AI takes the player into the Time Machine’s chamber to uncover the truth.
Introduction to Professor Sada’s Journey
The Truth About Professor Sada
The story of Professor Sada is a complex and intriguing one, filled with plot twists and reveals that challenge the player’s initial perceptions. As the game progresses, it becomes clear that nothing is as it seems, and the true fate of Professor Sada is a mystery that drives the narrative forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions
- What happened to the real Professor Sada?: The real Professor Sada had died some time prior, protecting the player’s Koraidon from the other aggressive Koraidon they revived.
- Does Professor Sada go to the past?: AI Sada and AI Turo go to the ancient past or distant future to permanently shut down the time machine and the Paradise Protection Protocol.
- What happened to the professor in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet?: The real Professor passed away during the explosion that also destroyed Lab 4.
Character Relationships
- Are Professor Sada and Turo married?: At one point, Turo married Professor Sada and had a son with her, naming him Arven.
- Are Sada and Turo both Arwen’s parents?: Arven is the son of Professor Sada/Turo and their unknown colleague.
Pokémon and Battles
- What is Koraidon weak to?: Koraidon is doubly weak to Fairy type, in addition to being weak to Psychic and Flying type attacks.
- Can you lose the Koraidon fight?: Thematically, it’s a very cool battle, but if you are worried about getting through it: don’t worry, you actually can’t lose, as your Koraidon will always stay alive with 1 HP left.
Storyline and Plot
- What is the plot twist in Pokemon Scarlet?: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet’s plot twist reveals the Professor’s true fate as a casualty of a conflict between two Pokémon brought from an entirely different timeline.
- Can you go back to Area Zero Pokemon Scarlet?: Luckily, you can revisit Area Zero after beating the game, where you’ll encounter a second Koraidon or Miraidon, depending on your version.
Character Background
- Is Professor Sada human?: Professor Sada was designed by James Turner, and she and Professor Turo are the first human characters designed by Turner for the core series games.
- How many years ago did Professor Sada invent Tera Orbs?: Professor Sada/Turo invented Tera Orbs 10 years ago.
Game Versions
- Does Sada exist in Pokémon Violet?: In Pokémon Violet, you will meet Professor Turo, while in Pokémon Scarlet, you will meet Professor Sada.
- Which is better Scarlet or violet?: While Scarlet’s Area Zero grabs creatures from the past, Violet takes creatures of the future, and Scarlet is considered superior in practically every regard.
Additional Questions
- What types are good against Koraidon?: The best Pokémon Go Koraidon counters are Mega Gardevoir, Mega Rayquaza, Shadow Gardevoir, Mega Alakazam, Shadow Mewtwo, and Shadow Granbull.
- Is Professor Turo still alive?: At the bottom of Area Zero, you learn that the real Professor Sada/Turo is long-dead, and that the Paradox Pokemon lurking around the crater were brought there from the past/future by a Terastal Phenomenon-powered time machine.