Jacq

Jacq, known as Zinnia in Japanese, is a character introduced in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. He serves as the player's homeroom and biology teacher, as well as the developer of the Pokédex app for the Rotom Phone. He is recognized by his purple hair, gray eyes, and black hexagonal glasses, often seen wearing a white lab coat over a purple shirt, with purple sweatpants and white sandals. Jacq is friendly and approachable, known for his signature greeting “Hello, hello!” and his considerate nature toward students. As a biology researcher, he is often engrossed in his studies and can be somewhat absent-minded. Jacq not only teaches at the academy but also participates in the Academy Ace Tournament, rewarding players based on their Pokédex completion, with the Shiny Charm being the ultimate reward. He also appears in other Pokémon related media, like Pokémon GO and Pokémon Masters EX. In the anime series Pokémon Horizons, Jacq first appears, encouraging students to document their Pokémon encounters through photos and reports.