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A '''Name Rater''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|姓名判断師|せいめいはんだんし}}''' ''{{wp|Onomancy|Onomancer}}'') is a man who judges how suitable {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} [[nickname]]s are. Name Raters allow the players to change the nicknames of their Pokémon, as long as they are the [[original Trainer]].
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A '''Name Rater''' (Japanese: '''{{tt|姓名判断師|せいめいはんだんし}}''' ''{{wp|Onomancy|Onomancer}}'') is a man who judges how suitable Pokémon [[nickname]]s are. Name Raters allow the players to change the nicknames of their Pokémon, as long as they are the [[original Trainer]].


==Renamable Pokémon==
==Renamable Pokémon==
If the player is the [[Original Trainer]], the Name Rater will say that its nickname could be better and offer the player the option of changing it.
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 {{g|Sword and Shield}} 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.


If the Pokémon he is judging is an [[outsider Pokémon]] (if it was originally obtained in a different game, via an {{pkmn2|event}}, or via an [[in-game trade]]), he will say that the nickname is perfect and refuse to change it. The Name Rater in [[Orre]] will also refuse to rename a [[Shadow Pokémon]] until it has been [[purification|purified]].
The Name Rater in [[Orre]] will also refuse to rename a [[Shadow Pokémon]] until it has been [[purification|purified]].


The method by which the game validates whether the player is a Pokémon's Original Trainer varies between generations:
The method by which the game validates whether the player is a Pokémon's Original Trainer varies between generations:
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*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.
*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 [[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 {{gen|V}} and {{gen|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 Generations {{gen|V}} and {{gen|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.
In [[Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!]], {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, there is no Name Rater and the player can freely nickname their Pokémon at any time instead. In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the man who was once [[Lavender Town]]'s Name Rater has been rendered a normal NPC, who advises the player not to give their Pokémon a silly nickname.


==Locations==
==Locations==
Pokémon Name Raters can be found in the following locations:
Pokémon Name Raters can be found in the following locations:
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| [[Kanto]] || [[Lavender Town]] || In a house south of [[Mr. Fuji]]'s house
| [[Kanto]] || [[Lavender Town]] || In a house south of [[Mr. Fuji]]'s house
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| [[Johto]] || [[Goldenrod City]] || In a house north of the [[Magnet Train]] station
| [[Johto]] || [[Goldenrod City]] || In a house north of the [[Magnet Train]] station
|- style="background:#fff"
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| [[Hoenn]] || [[Slateport City]] || In a house south of the [[Contest Hall]]{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}/[[Battle Tent]]{{sup/3|E}}
| [[Hoenn]] || [[Slateport City]] || In a house south of the [[Contest Hall]]{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}/[[Battle Tent]]{{sup/3|E}}
|- style="background:#fff"
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| [[Orre]] || [[Agate Village]] || Inside the {{pkmn|Day Care}}
| [[Orre]] || [[Agate Village]] || Inside the {{pkmn|Day Care}}
|- style="background:#fff"
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| [[Sinnoh]] || [[Eterna City]] || Inside [[Eterna Condominiums]], first floor
| [[Sinnoh]] || [[Eterna City]] || Inside [[Eterna Condominiums]], ground floor
|- style="background:#fff"
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| [[Unova]] || [[Castelia City]] || Inside a building north of {{DL|Castelia City|Central Plaza}} on the left{{sup/5|BW}}<br>Inside the {{DL|Castelia City|Medal Office}} building{{sup/5|B2W2}}
| [[Unova]] || [[Castelia City]] || Inside a building north of {{DL|Castelia City|Central Plaza}} on the left{{sup/5|BW}}<br>Inside the {{DL|Castelia City|Medal Office}} building{{sup/5|B2W2}}
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| [[Kalos]] || [[Camphrier Town]] || Inside the [[Pokémon Center]]
| [[Kalos]] || [[Camphrier Town]] || Inside the [[Pokémon Center]]
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| [[Alola]] || [[Heahea City]] || Inside the Tourist Bureau
| [[Alola]] || [[Heahea City]] || Inside the Tourist Bureau
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| style="background:#fff; {{roundybl|5px}}" | [[Galar]]
| [[Galar]] || All || Inside any [[Pokémon Center]] (as one of [[Jack (Galar)|Jack]]'s services)
| style="background:#fff" | All [[Pokémon Center]]s
| style="background:#fff; {{roundybr|5px}}" | {{gal|Jack}}, on the left side of the building
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Since {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} encompass two regions, these games all have two Name Raters.
Since {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} encompass two regions, these games all have two Name Raters.


==Sprites==
==Gallery==
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===Sprites and models===
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| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px" | [[File:Name rater Kanto II OD.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px" | [[File:Name rater Kanto II OD.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px" | [[File:Name rater Kanto III OD.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px" | [[File:Gentleman FRLG OD.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px" | [[File:Mr Fuji OD.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px" | [[File:Mr Fuji OD.png]]
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==Quotes==
==Quotes==
{{incomplete|section|Quotes when shown an Egg, where applicable}}
{{main|Name Rater/Quotes}}
===Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow===
:''"Hello, hello! I am the official <sc>Name Rater</sc>! Want me to rate the nicknames of your <sc>Pokémon</sc>?"''
::'''No:''' ''"Fine! Come anytime you like!"''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which <sc>Pokémon</sc> 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 <sc>Pokémon</sc> has been renamed as <name>! That's a better name than before!"''


===Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal===
==In the manga==
:''"Hello, hello! I'm the <sc>Name Rater</sc>! I rate the names of <sc>Pokémon</sc>. Would you like me to rate names?"''
===Pokémon Adventures===
::'''No:''' ''"Ok, then. Come again sometime."''
===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname should I rate for you?"''
The Name Rater was mentioned by one of {{adv|Cheren}}'s students in ''[[PS535|Angry Boy]]''.
* 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 <sc>Pokémon</sc> 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 <sc>Name Rater</sc>! I'm the fortune-teller of names! I shall be pleased to rate your <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname."''
::'''No:''' ''"I see. Do come visit again."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which <sc>Pokémon</sc>'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 <sc>Pokémon</sc> 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 <sc>Name Rater</sc>! Want me to rate the nicknames of your <sc>Pokémon</sc>?"''
::'''No:''' ''"I see. Do come visit again."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which <sc>Pokémon</sc>'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 <sc>Pokémon</sc> 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 <sc>Name Rater</sc>! I'm the fortune-teller of names! I shall be pleased to rate your <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname."''
::'''No:''' ''"I see. Do come visit again."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname should I divine?"''
* Show Shadow Pokémon
:''"Hmmm… That <sc>Pokémon</sc> doesn't seem to consider you its rightful trainer. You should come back once you've earned its trust as its trainer."''<!--Trainer is lower-cased here. It is correct.-->
* 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 <sc>Pokémon</sc> 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 <sc>Name Rater</sc>! You can consider me the fortune-teller of names! I shall be pleased to rate your <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname."''
::'''No:''' ''"I see. That's too bad. Visit me whenever you like."''
::'''Yes:''' ''"Which <sc>Pokémon</sc>'s nickname should I critique?"''
* Show Shadow Pokémon
:''"Hmm… That <sc>Pokémon</sc> doesn't consider you its rightful <sc>Trainer</sc> yet. You should come see me when it accepts you as its <sc>Trainer</sc>.
* 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 <sc>Pokémon</sc> 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!"''


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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Name Rater
姓名判断師 Onomancer
Name Rater ORAS.png
The Name Rater in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Age Unknown
Gender Male
Eye color Varies
Hair color Varies
Hometown Varies
Region Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Orre, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar
Generation I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, VIII
Counterpart(s) Jack (Galar)
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 Shield, Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl

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 Pokémon Sword and Shield 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!, Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, there is no Name Rater and the player can freely nickname their Pokémon at any time instead. In Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the man who was once Lavender Town's Name Rater has been rendered a normal NPC, who advises the player not to give their Pokémon a silly nickname.

Locations

Pokémon Name Raters can be found in the following locations:

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, ground 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 All Inside any Pokémon Center (as one of Jack's services)

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

Gallery

Sprites and models

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Overworld sprites
Kanto Name rater Kanto I OD.png Name rater Kanto II OD.png Gentleman FRLG OD.png Mr Fuji OD.png
Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV
Johto Gentleman II OD.png Mr Fuji OD.png
Generation II Generation IV
Hoenn Mr Briney OD.png
Generation III
Sinnoh Name rater Sinnoh OD.png
Generation IV
Unova Artist OD.png
Generation V

Quotes

Main article: Name Rater/Quotes

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Black 2 & White 2 arc

The Name Rater was mentioned by one of Cheren's students in Angry Boy.

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 姓名判斷師 Xìngmíng Pànduànshī
Denmark Flag.png Danish Navneændrer
France Flag.png French Spécialiste des Noms
Germany Flag.png German Namenbewerter
Italy Flag.png Italian Giudice Onomastico
South Korea Flag.png Korean 이름 감정사 Ireum Gamjeongsa
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Nomeador
Spain Flag.png Spanish Inspector de Motes
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Döparen

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Non-player characters in the core series games
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Pokémon Fan Club Chairman • Erik and Sara • Teala • Mina • Cal • Steven Stone • Maylene • Cameron • Mr. Game • Morimoto
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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
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Team Skull • Aether Foundation • Ultra Recon Squad • Team Rainbow Rocket
Trial Captains • Island kahunas • Elite Four • Name Rater • Judge • Mr. Hyper • Gester


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