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A '''Name Rater''' (Japanese: '''せいめいはんだんし''' ''{{wp|Onomancy|Onomancer}}'') is a man who judges how suitable Pokémon nicknames are. Name Raters allow the players to rename their Pokémon, as long as they are the [[original Trainer]].
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 Pokémon was caught by the player that currently owns it, he will say that the name 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 Pokémon he's judging is an [[outsider Pokémon]] (if it was originally obtained in a different game, via an {{pkmn|event}}, or via an [[List of in-game trades|in-game trade]]), he will say that the name 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]].
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.


However, if both players have identical [[Trainer ID number|Trainer IDs and secret IDs]] (which is extremely unlikely), he will allow name changes. However, in [[Generation V]], both players must also have the same name and gender.
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:
*In [[Generation]]s {{gen|I}} and {{gen|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 [[Trainer ID number|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 {{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!]], {{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:
* [[Lavender Town]] in [[Kanto]]
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* [[Goldenrod City]] in [[Johto]]
! style="background:#E7E4ED; {{roundytl|5px}}" | Region
* [[Slateport City]] in [[Hoenn]]
! style="background:#E7E4ED" | City
* [[Agate Village]] in [[Orre]]
! style="background:#E7E4ED; {{roundytr|5px}}" | Location
* [[Eterna City]] in [[Sinnoh]]
|-
* [[Castelia City]] in [[Unova]]
| [[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 Hall]]{{sup/3|RS}}{{sup/6|ORAS}}/[[Battle Tent]]{{sup/3|E}}
|-
| [[Orre]] || [[Agate Village]] || Inside the {{pkmn|Day Care}}
|-
| [[Sinnoh]] || [[Eterna City]] || Inside [[Eterna Condominiums]], ground floor
|-
| [[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}}
|-
| [[Kalos]] || [[Camphrier Town]] || Inside the [[Pokémon Center]]
|-
| [[Alola]] || [[Heahea City]] || Inside the Tourist Bureau
|-
| [[Galar]] || All || Inside any [[Pokémon Center]] (as one of [[Jack (Galar)|Jack]]'s services)
|}
 
Since {{game5|Gold|Silver|Crystal|HeartGold|SoulSilver}} encompass two regions, these games all have two Name Raters.
 
==Gallery==
===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:Gentleman FRLG OD.png]]
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px" | [[File:Mr Fuji OD.png]]
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| [[Generation I]]
| [[Generation II]]
| [[Generation III]]
| [[Generation IV]]
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| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px"| [[File:Gentleman II OD.png]]
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| [[Generation II]]
| [[Generation IV]]
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| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px"| [[File:Mr Briney OD.png]]
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| [[Generation III]]
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| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px"| [[File:Name rater Sinnoh OD.png]]
|-
| [[Generation IV]]
|-
! rowspan="2" class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #{{unova color dark}}; background:#{{unova color light}}; width:80px" | {{color2|{{unova color dark}}|Unova}}
| class="roundy" style="border:2px solid #ADA1C9; background:#E7E4ED; width:80px"| [[File:Artist OD.png]]
|-
| [[Generation V]]
|}
 
==Quotes==
{{main|Name Rater/Quotes}}
 
==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Black 2 & White 2}}====
The Name Rater was mentioned by one of {{adv|Cheren}}'s students in ''[[PS535|Angry Boy]]''.
 
==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=姓名判斷師 ''{{tt|Xìngmíng Pànduànshī|Onomancer}}''
|da=Navneændrer
|fr=Spécialiste des Noms
|de=Namenbewerter
|it=Giudice Onomastico
|ko=이름 감정사 ''{{tt|Ireum Gamjeongsa|Name Appraiser}}
|pt_br=Nomeador
|es=Inspector de Motes
|sv=Döparen
}}


==Trivia==
==Related articles==
*In every game starting with Pokémon Crystal, if the player chooses to name the Pokémon the same name as before, the Name Rater will exclaim "It looks the same, yet it is vastly superior!"
* [[Jack (Galar)]]
*In each game, the Name Rater will greet the player with "Hello, hello!"
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Latest revision as of 03:50, 16 September 2024

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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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 models
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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