Name Rater

Name Rater 姓名判断師 Onomancer
The Name Rater in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Gender	Male
Hometown	Varies
Region	Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Orre, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola
Generation	I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII
Games	Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen, Colosseum, XD: Gale of Darkness, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White, Black 2 and White 2, X and Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Sun and Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, Sword and Sheild

A Name Rater (Japanese: 姓名判断師 Onomancer) is a man who judges how suitable Pokémon nicknames are. Name Raters allow the players to change the nicknames of their Pokémon, as long as they are the original Trainer.

Renamable Pokémon

If the player shows the Name Rater a Pokémon they are the Original Trainer of, the Name Rater will offer to give it a nickname or change its existing nickname.

If the player shows the Name Rater an outsider Pokémon, he will normally refuse to change its nickname. In Generation VIII, the Name Rater can give a nickname to an unnicknamed outsider Pokémon, but will still refuse to change the name of an outsider Pokémon if it has a nickname.

The Name Rater in Orre will also refuse to rename a Shadow Pokémon until it has been purified.

The method by which the game validates whether the player is a Pokémon's Original Trainer varies between generations:

• In Generations I and II, a Pokémon can only be renamed if its Original Trainer name and Trainer ID number match the player's.
• In Generation III, a Pokémon can only be renamed if its Original Trainer name, Trainer ID number, and secret ID match the player's.
• In Generation IV, only the player's Trainer ID number needs to match in order to rename a Pokémon.
• From Generation V onward, a Pokémon can only be renamed if its Original Trainer name, Original Trainer gender, Trainer ID number, and secret ID match the player's.

Renaming

In Generation I, if the player presses End with no characters in the nickname space, the process will proceed as if the player canceled the nicknaming process, giving the Pokémon its species name. In later games, this is treated as giving the Pokémon the same nickname as before.

In Generations V and VII, tapping the Pokémon's sprite on the nickname screen replaces the currently entered text with the Pokémon's species name. In Generation VI, this replaces the currently entered text with the Pokémon's current nickname.

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, since the player can freely nickname their Pokémon at any time, the Name Rater has been rendered a normal NPC.

Locations

Pokémon Name Raters can be found in the following locations:

Since Pokémon Gold, Silver, Crystal, HeartGold, and SoulSilver encompass two regions, these games all have two Name Raters.

Sprites

Region	City	Location
Kanto	Lavender Town	In a house south of Mr. Fuji's house
Johto	Goldenrod City	In a house north of the Magnet Train station
Hoenn	Slateport City	In a house south of the Contest HallRSORAS/Battle TentE
Orre	Agate Village	Inside the Day Care
Sinnoh	Eterna City	Inside Eterna Condominiums, first floor
Unova	Castelia City	Inside a building north of Central Plaza on the leftBW Inside the Medal Office buildingB2W2
Kalos	Camphrier Town	Inside the Pokémon Center
Alola	Heahea City	Inside the Tourist Bureau
Galar	N/A	Inside any Pokemon Center

This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: X and Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Sun and Moon, and Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon sprites

Overworld sprites
Kanto
	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Johto
	Generation II	Generation IV
Hoenn
	Generation III
Sinnoh
	Generation IV
Unova
	Generation V

Quotes

This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Quotes when shown an Egg, where applicable, Missing Galar/Sword and Shield Quotes

Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow

"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"

No: "Fine! Come anytime you like!"

Yes: "Which Pokémon should I look at?"

• Show outsider Pokémon

"<name>, is it? That is a truly impeccable name! Take good care of <name>!"

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"<name>, is it? That is a decent nickname! But, would you like me to give it a nicer name? How about it?"

No: "Fine! Come anytime you like!"

Yes: "Fine! What should we name it?"

• After a name is inputted:

"OK! This Pokémon has been renamed as <name>! That's a better name than before!"

Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal

"Hello, hello! I'm the Name Rater! I rate the names of Pokémon. Would you like me to rate names?"

No: "Ok, then. Come again sometime."

Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I rate for you?"

• Show outsider Pokémon

"Hm... <name>? What a great name! It's perfect. Treat <name> with loving care."

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"Hm... <name>... That's a fairly decent name. But, how about a slightly better nickname? Want me to give it a better name?"

No: "Ok, then. Come again sometime."

Yes: "All right. What name should we give it, then?"

• After a name is inputted:

"All right. This Pokémon is now named <name>!"

• If different from old name:

"That's a better name than before! Well done!"

• If the same as old name:

"It might look the same as before, but this new name is much better! Well done!"

Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald

"Hi, hi! I am the Name Rater! I'm the fortune-teller of names! I shall be pleased to rate your Pokémon's nickname."

No: "I see. Do come visit again."

Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"

• Show outsider Pokémon

"Hmmm... <name> it is! This is a magnificent nickname! It is impeccably beyond reproach! You'll do well to cherish your <name> now and beyond."

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"Hmmm... <name>, is it? That is quite a fine name you bestowed. But! What say you, if I were to suggest a slightly better name? "

No: "I see. Do come visit again."

Yes: "Ah, good. Then, what shall the new nickname be?"

• After a name is inputted:

"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"

• If different from old name:

"It is a better name than before! How fortunate for you!"

• If the same as old name:

"It looks no different from before, and yet, this is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"

No: "I see. Do come visit again."

Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"

• Show outsider Pokémon

"<name>, is it? That is a truly impeccable name! Take good care of <name>!"

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"<name>, is it? That is a decent nickname! But, would you like me to give it a nicer name? How about it?"

No: "I see. Do come visit again."

Yes: "Ah, good. Then, what shall the new nickname be?"

• After a name is inputted:

"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"

• If different from old name:

"It is a better name than before! How fortunate for you!"

• If the same as old name:

"It looks no different from before, and yet, this is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon Colosseum

"Hi, hi! I am the Name Rater! I'm the fortune-teller of names! I shall be pleased to rate your Pokémon's nickname."

No: "I see. Do come visit again."

Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I divine?"

• Show Shadow Pokémon

"Hmmm… That Pokémon doesn't seem to consider you its rightful trainer. You should come back once you've earned its trust as its trainer."

• Show outsider Pokémon

"Hmmm... <name> it is! This is a magnificent nickname! It is impeccably beyond reproach! You'll do well to cherish your <name> now and beyond"

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"Hmmm... <name>, is it? That is quite a fine name you bestowed. Why its luckiness is supreme! But! Are you thinking of a slightly better name?"

No: "I see. Do come visit again."

Yes: "Ah, good. What shall the new nickname be?"

• If the same as old name:

"Oh? Oh? That's the same name as before. Are you sure you want to keep that name?"

Yes: "I see, I see. I guess you liked the name you gave it originally after all. You’ll do well to cherish your <name> now and beyond."

No: "Ah, good. What shall the new nickname be?"

• If different from old name:

"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>! It is a better name than before! Why this name's luckiness... Why, it goes right off the scale! You'll do well to cherish your <name> now and beyond."

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

"Hello, hello! I'm the Name Rater! You can consider me the fortune-teller of names! I shall be pleased to rate your Pokémon's nickname."

No: "I see. That's too bad. Visit me whenever you like."

Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"

• Show Shadow Pokémon

"Hmm… That Pokémon doesn't consider you its rightful Trainer yet. You should come see me when it accepts you as its Trainer.

• Show outsider Pokémon

"Hmmm... <name> it is! This is a magnificent nickname! It is impeccably beyond reproach! Keep treating your <name> with love and affection!"

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"Hmmm... <name>, is it? That is quite a fine name you bestowed. It is quite the best, luck-wise. Knowing that, would you still change the nickname to something better?"

No: "Fine, fine. The original nickname was the one you liked best after all. Keep treating your <name> with love and affection!"

Yes: "Fine, Fine! Then what shall the new nickname be?"

• If the same as old name:

"Oh? Oh? That’s the same name as before. Do you wish to keep it so?"

Yes: "Fine, fine. The original nickname was the one you liked best after all. Keep treating your <name> with love and affection!"

No: "Ah, good. What shall the new nickname be?"

• If different from old name:

"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>! Hmhm… It is a name that is vastly superior than before! Its luckiness is simply unsurpassed! Keep treating your <name> with love and affection!"

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum

"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"

No: "I see. Please come visit again."

Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"

• Show an Egg

"Now, now. That is merely an Egg! An Egg can go by no other name!"

• Show outsider Pokémon

"<name>, is it? That is a truly impeccable name! Take good care of <name>!"

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"<name>, is it? That's a decent nickname! But would you like to give it an even better name? How about it?"

No: "I see. Please come visit again."

Yes: "Ah, good. Then, what shall the new nickname be?"

• After a name is inputted:

"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"

• If different from old name:

"It is a better name than before! How fortunate for you!"

• If the same as old name:

"It looks no different from before, and yet, this is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"

No: "Ah, good. I see. Do come visit again if you change your mind."

Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"

• Show outsider Pokémon

"<name>, is it? That is a truly impeccable nickname! Take good care of <name>!"

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"<name>, is it? Hmm... That is a decent nickname! But, I can give it a nicer name? How about it?"

No: "Ah, good. I see. Do come visit again if you change your mind."

Yes: "Ok, then. What shall the new nickname be?"

• After a name is inputted:
• If different from old name:

"Done! How about that? From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"

"It is a better name than before, isn't it? Good for you!"

• If the same as old name:

"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"

"It looks no different from before? That's just you! This is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"

No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."

Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"

• Show outsider Pokémon

"Hmmm. <name>! That is a truly impeccable nickname! Take good care of <name>!"

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"Hmmm. <name>, is it? That sounds good! It's a very "you" sort of name. But if you'd like to change it, I can help you do that. How about it?"

No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."

Yes: "Excellent! What would you like the new nickname to be?"

• After a name is inputted:

"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"

• If different from old name:

"You're right, that does seem to fit it better. Nicely done!"

• If the same as old name:

"It looks no different from before, but we both know this name is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon X and Y

"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"

No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."

Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"

• Show outsider Pokémon

"Hmmm. <name>! That is a truly impeccable nickname! Take good care of <name>!"

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"Hmmm. <name>, is it? That sounds good. It seems very like you. But if you'd like to change it, I can help you do that, too. How about it?"

No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."

Yes: "Excellent! What would you like the new nickname to be?"

• After a name is inputted:

"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"

• If different from old name:

"You're right, that does seem to fit it better. Nicely done!"

• If the same as old name:

"It looks no different from before, but we both know this name is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

• First time

"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! I can more or less tell your Pokémon's fortune by its name. Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"

No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."

Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I rate for you?"

• Show outsider Pokémon

"Hmmm. <Pokémon nickname>! That is a truly impeccable nickname! I can't say anything bad about it! Take good care of <Pokemon nickname>!"

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"Hmmm. <Pokémon nickname>, is it? You picked quite a fine nickname. But I think we could give it something even better. What do you say?"

No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."

Yes: "I see! What would you like the new nickname to be?"

• After a name is inputted:

"Done! From now on, this Pokémon will be known as <Pokémon nickname>!"

• If different from old name:

"You're right, that does seem to fit it better. Nicely done!"

• If the same as old name:

"It looks no different from before, but we both know this name is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon Sun and Moon

"Alola! I am the official Name Rater! I can more or less tell your Pokémon's fortune by its name. Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"

No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."

Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I rate for you?"

• Show outsider Pokémon

"Hmmm. <Pokémon nickname>! That is a truly impeccable nickname! I can't say anything bad about it! Take good care of <Pokemon nickname>!"

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"Hmmm. <name>, is it? You picked quite a fine nickname. But I think we could give it something even better. What do you say?"

No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."

Yes: "I see! What would you like the new nickname to be?"

• After a name is inputted:

"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"

• If different from old name:

"You're right, that does seem to fit it better. Nicely done!"

• If the same as old name:

"It looks no different from before, but we both know this name is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

See also

• Jack (Galar)

In other languages

Language Title Mandarin Chinese 姓名判斷師 Xìngmíng Pànduànshī Danish Navneændrer French Spécialiste des Noms German Namenbewerter Italian Giudice Onomastico Korean 이름 감정사 Ireum Gamjeongsa Brazilian Portuguese Nomeador Spanish Inspector de Motes Swedish Döparen

Non-player characters in the core series games

Kanto Professor Oak • Mom (Kanto) • Mom (LGPE) • Red • Blue • Green • Trace • Daisy • Old man • Bill • Celio • Mr. Fuji • Safari Zone Warden • Copycat • Primo • Koichi Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Erik and Sara • Teala • Mina • Cal • Steven Stone • Maylene • Cameron • Mr. Game • Morimoto Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Professor's aides • Magikarp salesman • Name Rater • Day-Care Person • Mr. Hyper Johto Professor Elm • Professor Oak • Mom • Ethan • Lyra • Silver • Mr. Pokémon • Eusine • Lance • Red • Kiyo • Baoba • Magnus • Earl • Kurt • Carrie • Dude Mary • Buena • Radio Director • Haircut brothers • Webster • Master • Li • Wilma • Primo • Maximo • Jet • Caitlin • Cynthia • Cameron • Mr. Game • Felicity • Teala Team Rocket • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Frontier Brains • Kimono Girls • Week Siblings • Name Rater • Poké Seer • Day-Care Couple • Professor's aides Hoenn Professor Birch • Mom • May • Brendan • Wally • Wanda • Steven Stone • Wallace • Scott • Mr. Briney • Mr. Stone • Gabby and Ty • Lanette Brigette • Professor Cozmo • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Rydel • Winstrate family • Captain Stern • Trick Master • Treasure Hunter • Dock Apprentice • Pokémon Center Ladies • Old guys • Mr. Bonding • Teala • Aarune • Lisia • Zinnia • Looker • Inver • Chaz • Fossil Maniac • Kiri • Memory Girl Team Aqua • Team Magma • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Battle Chatelaines • Gym guide • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Stats judge Sinnoh Professor Rowan • Professor Oak • Johanna • Barry • Lucas • Dawn • Cynthia • Looker • Stat Trainers (Cheryl • Riley • Mira • Buck • Marley) Bebe • Teala • Felicity • Roseanne • Rad Rickshaw • Eldritch • Wilma • Jasmine • Caitlin • Julia • Jordan • Dexter • Keira • Mr. Backlot • Morimoto Underground Man • Mr. Goods • Mr. Fuego • Pokétch Co. President • Dr. Footstep • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Helena • Ketch Appy Team Galactic • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Frontier Brains • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Professor's assistants • Stats judge Unova Professor Juniper • Mom (BW) • Mom (B2W2) • Cheren • Bianca • Bianca's father • Hugh • Hugh's sister • Cedric Juniper • Fennel • Amanita Cilan • Chili • Cress • Lenora • Hawes • Loblolly • Charles • Iris • Drayden • Alder • Benga • Curtis • Yancy • Brycen • Sabrina • Pop Roxie Hilbert • Hilda • Nate • Rosa • Ingo • Emmet • Cynthia • Looker • N • Colress • Morimoto • Nishino • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman Team Plasma • Clyde • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • PWT participants • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge • Magikarp salesman Kalos Professor Sycamore • Grace • Calem • Serena • Shauna • Tierno • Trevor • Alexa • Cassius • Inver • Sina • Dexio • Gurkinn Bonnie • Diantha • AZ • Looker • Emma • Mr. Bonding • Phil the Photo Guy • Memory Girl • Pokémon Fan Club Chairman Team Flare • Gym guide • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Battle Chatelaines • Name Rater • Day-Care Couple • Judge Alola Professor Kukui • Mom • Lillie • Nebby • Hau • Rotom • Professor Burnet • Molayne • Samson Oak • Ryuki • Mohn Red • Blue • Wally • Cynthia • Grimsley • Colress • Sina • Dexio • Looker • Anabel • Necrozma • Morimoto • Iwao Team Skull • Aether Foundation • Ultra Recon Squad • Team Rainbow Rocket Trial Captains • Island kahunas • Elite Four • Name Rater • Judge • Mr. Hyper • Gester See also: Sevii Celio • Bill • Lostelle • Lorelei • Selphy • Teala Team Rocket • Day-Care Couple Galar Professor Magnolia • Mum • Hop • Bede • Marnie • Sonia • Leon Sordward • Shielbert • Mustard • Klara • Avery • Honey • Hyde • Peony • Peonia • Calyrex • Ball Guy Watt Traders • Ingredients Sellers • Digging Duo • Camping King Team Yell • Macro Cosmos • Dan • Gym Leaders • Morimoto • Cara Liss • Jack Hisui Cogita • Arceus • Choy • Anthe • Miss Fortunes (Charm • Clover • Coin) • Vessa Galaxy Team • Diamond Clan • Pearl Clan • Ginkgo Guild Paldea Professor Sada • Professor Turo • Mom • Nemona • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Arven • Penny • Heath Clavell • Jacq • Dendra • Miriam • Raifort • Saguaro • Salvatore • Tyme • Harrington Carmine • Kieran • Briar • Cyrano • Terapagos • Billy and O'Nare Team Star • Gym Leaders • Elite Four • Pokémon League representatives Kitakami Carmine • Kieran • Briar • Caretaker • Yukito and Hideko • Ogerpon • Pecharunt • Perrin • Billy and O'Nare Koraidon • Miraidon • Jacq • Nemona • Arven • Penny • Terapagos • Professor Sada • Professor Turo Blueberry Cyrano • Briar • Carmine • Kieran • Koraidon • Miraidon • Geeta • Rika • Clavell • Perrin • Snacksworth • Synclaire BB Elite Four • Special Coaches • Guidance counselors

NPCs of Orre Rui • Eagun • Beluh • Professor Krane • Lily • Jovi • Dr. Kaminko • Chobin Willie • Mayor Es Cade • Justy • Cail • Fateen • Duking • Silva Chief Sherles • Officer Johnson • Vander • Agnol • Ancha Kids Grid (Nett • Bitt • Megg • Perr • Secc • Marcia) • Makan Mr. Verich • Adon • Trest • Hordel • Battlus • Infin • Inity Name Rater • Move Teacher • Move Deleter • Cipher • Team Snagem

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