Prof. Kukui is a character in [[Pokemon]] [[pokemon sm|Sun and Moon]], and Alola's resident Pokémon expert. He is a passionate man who specializes in Pokémon moves. He is married to [[Burnet (pokemon)|Prof. Burnet]].

He is also known as [b]The Masked Royal[/b] ([b]Royal Mask[/b] in the Japanese version), a famous masked wrestler and star of the Battle Royal Dome.

[spoiler]Kukui later creates Alola's own Pokémon League, and is the last challenge the protagonist overcomes before becoming the League's first champion.[/spoiler]

In the [[pokemon (anime)|anime]], Kukui is a teacher at the Pokémon School that Ash attended. He let him stay at his house.

h4. Kukui's Pokémon

* [[Rockruff]]
* [[Lycanroc]] (Midday Form)
* [[Alolan Ninetales]]
* [[Braviary]]
* [[Magnezone]]
* [[Snorlax]]
* [[Crabominable]]
* Starter Pokémon (strong against the player's starter)
** [[Decidueye]]
** [[Incineroar]]
** [[Primarina]]
ククイ博士