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{{Character Infobox
color=B03010 |
|color={{fairy egg color}}
corecolor={{power color light}} |
|corecolor={{fairy egg color light}}
bordercolor=E84828 |
|bordercolor={{fairy egg color dark}}
name=Pokémon Center Nurse |
|name=Pokémon Center lady
jname=ポケモンセンターナース |
|jname=ポケモンセンターお{{ruby|姉|ねえ}}さん
tmname=Pokémon Center Nurse |
|tmname=Pokémon Center lady
slogan=no |
|image=Pokémon Center lady and Blissey.jpg|size=300px
image=Nurse.png |
|caption=Key artwork by [[Naoki Saito]] for the English Pokémon Trainers merchandise line
size=200px |
|gender=Female
caption=Ken Sugimori artwork from the TCG |
|hometown=Various
gender=Female |
|region=All [[region]]s in the core games (except [[Hisui]]), [[Orre]], [[Pasio]]
hometown=Various |
|relatives=Unknown
region=[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Orre]], [[Sevii Islands]] |
|eyes=Various
relatives=Unknown |
|hair=Pink (Green in [[Generation II]] [[Fuchsia City]])
game=yes |
generation={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}, {{gen|V}}, {{gen|VI}}|
games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby, Sapphire|s}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, {{game3|Black and White|Black, White|s}}, {{game3|Black 2 and White 2|Black 2, White 2|s|2}}, {{game3|X and Y|X and Y||s}}, {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}|
leader=no |
anime=counterpart |
animecounterpart=[[Nurse Joy]] |
epnum=EP002|
epname=Pokémon Emergency!|
}}
}}
The '''Pokémon Center Nurse''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンターナース''' ''Pokémon Center Nurse'') is an operator of a [[Pokémon Center]]. They facilitate the restoration of Trainers' Pokémon to full health, and usually provide this basic service free of charge.  
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{fairy egg color light}}
|gen=All [[generation]]s (core games), {{gen|III}} ([[side series]]), {{gen|VII}} - {{gen|IX}} ([[spin-off games]])
|games=All [[core series]] games (except {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}), {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|counterpart=[[Trista]], [[Tricia]], [[Trinnia]]
|trainer={{pkmn|Coordinator}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}, Pokémon Center Lady{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{fairy egg color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon the Series]]<br>[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Origins]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Generations]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]
|counterpart=[[Nurse Joy]] <small>([[Pokémon the Series|Series]], [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]])</small>
|debut=''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' <small>([[Pokémon the Series|Series]])</small><br>''[[HZ003|For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me!]]'' <small>([[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]])</small><br>''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Origins}})</small><br>''[[PG16|The Beauty Eternal]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Generations}})</small><br>''[[PE01|The Champion]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
|enva=[[Megan Hollingshead]] <small>([[Pokémon the Series|Series]], [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]]; [[EP002]]-[[AG042]], [[JN006]]-present, [[M01]]); past voice actresses are listed [[Nurse Joy#Voice actors|here]]</small><br>[[Cristina Vee]] <small>({{pkmn|Origins}}, [[PO01]])</small>
|jpva=[[Kei Shindō]] <small>([[Pokémon the Series|Series]], [[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]]; [[JN006]]-present); past voice actresses are listed [[Nurse Joy#Voice actors|here]]</small><br>Unknown <small>({{pkmn|Origins}})</small>
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{fairy egg color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]''
|debut=''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Adventure}})</small><br>''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'' <small>([[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|EToP]])</small><br>''[[GB13|A Promise Given to Miltank]]'' <small>([[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys|GB]])</small>
|counterpart=[[Nurse Joy]] <small>([[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|EToP]])</small>
}}
|}
The '''Pokémon Center lady'''<ref>Used in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}.</ref> (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンセンターお{{ruby|姉|ねえ}}さん}}''' ''Pokémon Center lady''), also known as the '''Pokémon Center Nurse'''<ref>In the English versions of {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, there is a set of '''Pokémon Center Nurse''' [[fashion item]]s. These are originally just '''{{j|ポケセン}}''' ''[[Pokémon Center|Pokécen]]'' fashion items in Japanese.</ref> or '''receptionist''' (Japanese: '''{{j|うけつけのねーちゃん}}''' ''reception lady'')<ref>In the [[Generation I]] games, {{game|Crystal}}, and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the Pokémon Center ladies are referred to by some [[Non-player character|NPCs]] as '''receptionists''' (Japanese: '''{{j|うけつけのねーちゃん}}'''{{sup/1|RGBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}} / '''{{j|うけつけのおねえさん}}'''{{sup/2|C}} ''reception lady''). In {{B2W2}}, they are called '''Pokémon Center receptionists''' ('''{{j|ポケモンセンターの{{ruby|受付|うけつけ}}の{{ruby|人|ひと}}}}''' ''Pokémon Center receptionist'').</ref>, is an operator of a [[Pokémon Center]]. They facilitate the restoration of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to full [[HP]], and usually provide this basic service free of charge.


The nurses that operates the Pokémon Centers are usually not known to be named, except in the anime, in which the nurses are all named [[Nurse Joy|Joy]]. Occasionally, nurses with specific names do appear, such as [[Teala]], and a nurse named '''Casey''' (Japanese: '''メディ''' ''Medi'') who participates in {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}.
Among fans, the Pokémon Center lady is often mistaken for her counterpart introduced in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', [[Nurse Joy]].


==In the games==
In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, they can be battled at the [[Battle Tree]] and [[Battle Royal Dome]] under the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''Pokémon Center Lady''' (Japanese: '''{{j|PCおねえさん}}''' ''PC Lady'').
[[File:Red Green Nurse.png|thumb|left|200px|Art of a nurse in [[Generation I]]]]
A Pokémon Center Nurse operates every Pokémon Center in the [[Pokémon games]], usually standing behind the counter and beside a machine which is able to heal the [[player]]'s Pokémon to full health. The nurses are not known to be named and there is no evidence to support that they are related, unlike their [[Nurse Joy|anime counterpart]]. Since many characters in-game feature the same overworld sprites (the nurses included) it is impossible to tell whether or not these nurses all look the same.


In {{game|Yellow}}, the Nurse appears under a different overworld sprite. She is more similar to the {{pkmn|anime}}'s Joy than in other Generation I games, and is even accompanied by {{p|Chansey}} in every center. Furthermore, an [http://web.archive.org/web/19971016215515/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/NEWS/NEWS.HTM old news page] from [[Game Freak]] on Pokémon Yellow suggests that her name is Joy (ジョーイ)—the same as in the anime. This seems to apply only to Yellow, as many aspects of Yellow are based on the anime.
==In the core series==
[[File:PokeCenter receptionist FRLG.png|thumb|left|The receptionist can heal the player's Pokémon]]
[[File:Selene USUM Pokemon Center lady concept art.jpg|thumb|250px|{{ga|Selene}}'s nurse outfit in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}]]
A Pokémon Center lady operates every Pokémon Center in the [[Pokémon games]] (except the one in [[Po Town]], which was taken by [[Team Skull]]), usually standing behind the counter and beside a machine which is able to heal the {{player}}'s Pokémon to full health.


In [[Generation II]], the Nurse in [[Fuchsia City]] has green hair. It is unknown if this has any significance. Interestingly, there are multiple green-haired nurses in the second floor of all Generation II Pokémon Centers.
In the {{g|Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo}}, the lady at the Pokémon Center in [[Silent Hill]] is unable to heal the player's Pokémon due to ongoing maintenance.


A nurse named [[Teala]] appears in every Pokémon Center of [[Generation III]] (second floor) and [[Generation IV]] (basement), usually giving information about Wireless Communication to the player. She manages the items the player obtains through [[Mystery Gift]] in Generation III.
In {{game|Yellow}}, their appearance was changed to simultaneously reflect the artwork and resemble [[Nurse Joy]] as she appears in [[Kanto]], the latter which was reinforced in {{LGPE}}. They are also all accompanied by {{p|Chansey}} like Nurse Joy.


In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, a nurse named '''Casey''' (Japanese: '''メディ''' ''Medi'') participates in {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s with a {{p|Chansey}} nicknamed ''Pinky''. It is unknown whether (and unlikely that) all nurses in the game are so named.
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the lady in [[Fuchsia City]] has green hair instead of red.


In [[Pokémon Black and White Versions 2]], the player character's [[mom|mother]] used to be a nurse, outright stated by her during a [[Xtransceiver]] conversation. She has mentioned working at [[Nimbasa City]] and is implied to have worked at [[Mistralton City]].
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, a lady named '''{{DL|Pokémon Super Contest|Casey}}''' (Japanese: '''{{j|メディ}}''' ''Medi'') participates in [[Rank (Contest)|Master Rank]] {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s with a Chansey [[nickname]]d '''Pinky''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ちゃんしー}}''' ''Chansey'').


===Sprites===
In {{B2W2}}, the player's {{OBP|mom|Black 2 and White 2}} used to be a Pokémon Center lady, outright stated by her during a [[Xtransceiver]] conversation.<ref name="MomBW2">{{OBP|Mom|Black 2 and White 2}}: ''"Nimbasa City is the city of entertainment! Working at the Pokémon Center there was sure a lot of fun. [...]"'' ({{B2W2}})</ref> She has mentioned working at [[Nimbasa City]]<ref name="MomBW2"/> and is implied to have worked at [[Mistralton City]].<ref>{{OBP|Mom|Black 2 and White 2}}: ''"Mistralton City always makes me think of Skyla! People who had been hurt by the device in her Pokémon Gym would come to the Pokémon Center."'' ({{B2W2}})</ref>
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #B03010;"
 
|-
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, there is an old lady on [[Mt. Chimney]] that states she used to be a "Pokémon Center girl".<ref>Old lady: ''"[...] Once a Pokémon Center girl, always a Pokémon Center girl! I’ll have your Pokémon in tip-top shape in a jiffy!"'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref>
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse I OD.png]]
 
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:Nurse Joy OD.png]]
In {{game4|7}}, Pokémon Center ladies named '''{{DL|List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady|Mayu}}''' (Japanese: '''{{j|マッイ}}''' ''Ma'i'') and '''{{DL|List of Battle Tree Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady|Perri}}''' (Japanese: '''{{j|カマロリ}}''' ''Kamaloli'') appear as Trainers that the player can battle in the [[Battle Royal Dome]] and [[Battle Tree]] respectively. They don't specialize in any specific type, but they have a preference for pink Pokémon and those with support capabilities. They keep their Pokémon in [[Heal Ball]]s. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the player can [[Trainer customization|customize]] {{ga|Selene}} to wear a [[Fashion item|Pokémon Center Nurse outfit]]. This outfit can be obtained from the [[Game Freak]] offices in [[Heahea City]] after the credits.
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse RS OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse FRLG OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse RSE OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse IV OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse OD.png]]
|-
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation I}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Nurse Joy}}'s overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation II}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}}
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation IV}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation V}}</span>
|}
{{-}}


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
Casey uses this Pokémon in [[Pokémon Super Contest|Contests]].
{{Main|Pokémon Super Contest|section=Casey}}
[[File:Pokémon Center lady IV OD.png|32px]]
A Pokémon Center lady named '''Casey''' competes with her {{p|Chansey}}, [[nickname]]d Pinky, in {{OBP|Cute|condition}} and {{OBP|Tough|condition}} [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s.
{{Pokémon/4/Contest
{{Pokémon/4/Contest
|game=Diamond
|costume=yes
|ndex=113
|ndex=113
|pokemon=Chansey
|pokemon=Chansey
|nickname=Pinky
|nickname=Pinky
|gender=female
|type1=Normal
|type1=Normal
|level=?
|move1=Double-Edge|move1cat=Tough|move1app=0
|gender=female
|move2=Minimize|move2cat=Cute|move2app=2
|move1=Healing Wish|move1cat=Cute
|move3=Healing Wish|move3cat=Cute|move3app=0
|move2=Fling|move2cat=Tough|move2app=1
|move4=Fling|move4cat=Tough|move4app=1}}
|move3=Minimize|move3cat=Cute|move3app=2
|move4=Double-Edge|move4cat=Tough
}}


==Quotes==
===Trainer list===
===Red, Blue, and Yellow===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
:''Welcome to our <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>!''
:''Main articles: [[List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady]] and [[List of Battle Tree Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady]]
:''We heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc> back to perfect health!''
:...
:''Ok. We'll need your <sc>Pokémon</sc>.''
:...
:''Thank you! Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are fighting fit!''
:''We hope to see you again!''


===Gold, Silver, and Crystal===
===Quotes===
'''If it's [[morning]]:'''
{{main|Pokémon Center lady/Quotes}}
:''Good morning!''
'''If it's [[day]]:'''
:''Hello!''
'''If it's [[night]]:'''
:''Good evening! You're out late.''
The rest is as follows:
:''Welcome to our <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>.''
:''We can heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to perfect health.''
:''Shall we heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc>?
:...
:''Ok, may I see your <sc>Pokémon</sc>?
:...
:''Thank you for waiting.''
:''Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are fully healed.''
:''We hope to see you again.''


'''When first spoken to with a [[Pokérus]]-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon [[party]]:'''
==In the side games==
:''Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> appear to have tiny life forms stuck to them.<br> Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are healthy and seem to be fine.<br> But we can't tell you anything more at a <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>.''
==={{g|Colosseum}} and {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}===
Pokémon Center ladies attend the Pokémon Centers of [[Orre]], acting in the same capacity they do in the Generation III core series games. In addition, a Pokémon Center lady attends every checkpoint of the [[Mt. Battle]] challenge.


===Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald===
==In the spin-off games==
:''Hello, and welcome to the <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>.''
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
:''We restore your tired <sc>Pokémon</sc> to full health.''
The Pokémon Center of [[Pasio]]'s [[Centra City]] is attended by [[Trista]], [[Tricia]], and [[Trinnia]]. While none of the three ladies heal the player's Pokémon directly (as they are healed automatically after completion of a given stage), they can assist the player in managing their teams, scouting new [[sync pair]]s, and accessing story content.
:''Would you like to rest your <sc>Pokémon</sc>''
:...
:''OK, I'll take your <sc>Pokémon</sc> for a few seconds.''
:...
:''Thank you for waiting.''
:''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:''We hope to see you again!''


'''When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:'''
==Gallery==
:''Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> may be infected with <sc>Pokérus</sc>.<br>Little is known about the <sc>Pokérus</sc> except that they are microscopic life-forms that attach to <sc>Pokémon</sc>.<br>While infected, <sc>Pokémon</sc> are said to grow exceptionally well.''
===Artwork===
{| style="margin: auto; text-align: center; font-size :80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color}}"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background:#{{fairy egg color light}}; width:96px; height:96px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokemon Journal.jpg|256px]]
|-
| The lady as seen on a cover of {{color2|000|Magazines in the Pokémon world#Pokémon Journal|Pokémon Journal}} about the {{color2|000|Pokémon Center (store)#Past stores|first real-life Pokémon Center in Tokyo}}
|}


===FireRed and LeafGreen===
===Game assets===
:''Welcome to our <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>!''
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background:#{{fairy egg color}}; color:#000"
:''Would you like me to heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc> back to perfect health?''
|-
:...
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady I OD.png]]
:''OK, I'll take your <sc>Pokémon</sc> for a few seconds.''
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Nurse Joy OD.png]]
:...
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady II OD.png]]
:''Thank you for waiting. We've restored your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to full health.
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady Fuchsia II OD.png]]
:''We hope to see you again!''
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|R}}{{GameIcon|Gr}}{{GameIcon|B}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Y}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}{{GameIcon|C}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| colspan="2" | '''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}{{GameIcon|C}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld, {{color2|000|Fuchsia City|Fuchsia}})''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady RS OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady FRLG OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady E OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady IV OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady OD.png]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Ru}}{{GameIcon|Sa}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|FR}}{{GameIcon|LG}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|E}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|D}}{{GameIcon|P}}{{GameIcon|Pt}}{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Bl}}{{GameIcon|W}}{{GameIcon|B2}}{{GameIcon|W2}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady XY OD.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady ORAS OD.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:VSPokémon Center Lady.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Spr SM Pokémon Center Lady.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady SM OD.png|x150px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|X}}{{GameIcon|y}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(VS pose)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}'''<br>Model<br>''(In-battle)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Overworld)''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady LGPE.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady SWSH.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady BDSP OD.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady SV.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady SV Kitakami.png|x150px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|LGP}}{{GameIcon|LGE}}'''<br>Model
| '''{{GameIcon|Sw}}{{GameIcon|Sh}}'''<br>Model
| '''{{GameIcon|BD}}{{GameIcon|SP}}'''<br>Model
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Paldea)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Kitakami)''
|}


===Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum===
==In the anime==
'''If it's morning:'''
[[File:Nurse Joy JN.png|thumb|250px|[[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]]]''
:''Good morning! Welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
===Main series===
'''If it's day or night:'''
{{main|Nurse Joy}}
:''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', Pokémon Centers are run by the Nurse Joys (Japanese: '''{{j|ジョーイ}}''' ''Joy'', referred to as '''{{j|ジョーイさん}}''' ''Joy-{{wp|Japanese honorifics#San|san}}'' by most characters).
The rest is as follows:
:''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
:''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
:...
:''OK, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.''
:...
:''Thank you for waiting.''
:''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:''We hope to see you again!''
'''When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:'''
:''Your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus.<br>Little is known about the Pokérus except that they are microscopic life-forms that attach to Pokémon.<br>While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.''


===HeartGold and SoulSilver===
In ''[[SM068|Real Life...Inquire Within!]]'', {{ash}} and {{ashcl}} substituted for [[Melemele Island]]'s Nurse Joy as part of a work experience program. During this, versions of the uniform intended for male operators were shown, and were worn by {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, and (after clearing a misunderstanding) Ash as well. The male uniform appeared again in ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', worn by {{an|Brock}} while he helped an ailing {{p|Yungoos}} as part of his {{tc|Doctor}} training.
'''Before obtaining 4 [[Trainer stars]]:
:''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
:''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
:''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
:...
:''OK, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.''
:...
:''Thank you for waiting.''
:''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:''Please, come back again any time!''


'''After obtaining 4 Trainer stars:'''
===Pokémon Origins===
:'''Introduction (First time)'''
Pokémon Center ladies made a couple of appearances during the miniseries, serving the same role as in the games. The first one was seen in [[Viridian City]] in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', while another one appeared in [[Lavender Town]] in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''. Unlike in most other media, these ladies are different from each other, having different appearances and voices.
::''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
::''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
::''Would you like to...''
::''Th-that Trainer Card!''
::''That wonderful shade! And all those stars!''
::''I've seen several Trainers with Violet Trainer Cards up to now...''
::''But you're the first to top them with that impressive Trainer Card.''
::''Please, <PLAYER>, may I please heal your Pokémon?''
::...


:'''Introduction (Second and subsequent times):'''
===Pokémon Generations===
::''Great to see you, <PLAYER>!''
Two Pokémon Center ladies from [[Lumiose City]] made a brief cameo appearance in ''[[PG16|The Beauty Eternal]]'', where they were seen during a televised interview with [[Lysandre]]. Similar to Pokémon Origins, they have unique designs that differ from one another.
::''You want the usual right?''
::...


:'''Post-introduction:'''
===Pokémon Evolutions===
::''I will be pleased to take your Pokémon for a few seconds.''
A Pokémon Center lady appeared in a cameo in ''[[PE01|The Champion]]''. Her outfit and appearance is the same as the Pokémon Center ladies in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
::...
::''Thank you for waiting.''
::''We hope to see you again!''


===Black, White, Black 2, and White 2===
===Gallery===
'''If it's morning:'''
<gallery widths="200">
:''Good morning! Welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
Pokémon Center lady PO.png|A Pokémon Center lady in [[Pokémon Origins]]
:''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
Pokémon Center lady PG.png|Pokémon Center ladies in [[Pokémon Generations]]
:''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
Pokémon Center Evolutions.png|A Pokémon Center lady in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]
'''If it's day or night:'''
</gallery>
:''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
:''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
:''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
'''After obtaining a certain number of Trainer stars:'''
:''Great to see you, <PLAYER>!
:''You want the usual, right?
'''If it's the player's birthday:'''
:''Welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
:''Hey! Is today your birthday?''
::'''Yes''': ''Happy birthday!''
:::''Please keep visiting the Pokémon Center for many years to come.''
:::''Now, would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
::'''No''': ''It isn't? Oh, I must have been confused.''
:::''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
The rest is as follows:
:...
:''OK, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.''
:...
:''Thank you for waiting.''
:''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:''We hope to see you again!''
'''When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:'''
:''Oh... It looks like your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus. <br>Little is known about the Pokérus, except that it is a microscopic life-form that attaches to Pokémon. <br>While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.''


===X and Y===
==In the manga==
{{incomplete|section}}
[[File:Nurse Joy Golden Boys.png|thumb|150px|A Pokémon Center lady in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]]]
'''If it's evening or night:'''
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
:''Good evening! Welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
In addition to [[Nurse Joy]], several generic Pokémon Center ladies appear in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], first appearing in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. They appear in a wide variety of outfits, which vary from city to city.
::'''Yes''':
:::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
:::''Thank you for waiting.''
:::''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:::''We hope to see you again!''
::'''No''':
:::''We hope to see you again!''


'''If it's the player's birthday:'''
===Pokémon Adventures===
*Upon entering Pokémon Center:
In ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'', a Pokémon Center lady at the [[Celadon City]] Pokémon Center healed {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] while Red received a call from {{adv|Professor Oak}}.
:'''''Happy birthday to you, <player>!'''''
:''Many happy returns, <player>! I hope this will be a wonderful year for you!''
*If player talks to the Nurse:
:''Happy birthday!''
:''Please keep visiting the Pokémon Center for many years to come!''
:''Now, would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
:'''Yes''':
::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
::''Thank you for waiting.''
::''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
::''We hope to see you again!''
:'''No''':
::''We hope to see you again!''


'''If encountered in the Battle Maison'''
In ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]'', a Pokémon Center lady at the [[Anistar City]] Pokémon Center was tied up as [[Emma|Essentia]] disguised as her to steal {{adv|Y}}'s [[Xerxer|Xerneas]]. Her appearance was based on the Pokémon Center lady within the [[Generation VI]] games.
*If player talks to the Nurse:
:''Huh? Do you want me to restore your Pokémon's health?''
:''...Listen. As you can see, I'm taking a day off today.''
:''Once I leave the Pokémon Center, I'm an ordinary girl, OK?''
:''I'm quite stressed out from work. Today, I'm letting the stress out by watching battles.''
:''When I go back to work, I'll do my job, so please leave me alone today, OK?''


'''After obtaining a Gold Trainer Card:'''
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
:'''First time:'''
A Pokémon Center lady appeared in ''[[GB13|A Promise Given to Miltank]]''.
::''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
{{-}}
::''Here we restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
::''Would you like to...''
::''Th-that Trainer Card!''
::''That wonderful shade! That sparkle!''
::''I've seen several Trainers with Silver Trainer Cards already...''
::''But you're the first to top them with that impressive Trainer Card.''
::''Oh, <player>, may I please heal your Pokémon?''
::'''Yes''':
:::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
:::''Thank you for waiting.''
:::''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:::''We hope to see you again!''
::'''No''':
:::''We hope to see you again!''


:'''Second and subsequent times:'''
==In the TCG==
::''Great to see you, <player>!''
A {{TCG|Supporter card}} called {{TCG ID|Expedition|Pokémon Nurse|145}} appears in the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}. The art on this card slightly resembles [[Nurse Joy]] from the {{pkmn|anime}}, but has blue hair. The nurse appearing on the card also seems to have been based on the games.
::''You want the usual, right?''
::'''Yes''':
:::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
:::''Thank you for waiting.''
:::''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
:::''We hope to see you again!''
::'''No''':
:::''We hope to see you again!''


'''When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:'''
A second card, titled {{TCG ID|Flashfire|Pokémon Center Lady|93}}, debuted in the {{TCG|Flashfire}} expansion, both as a regular print and a {{TCG|Full Art card}}. Both have illustrations of Pokémon Center ladies from [[Generation VI]].
:''Oh... It looks like your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus.''
:''Little is known about the Pokérus, except that it is a microscopic life-form that attaches to Pokémon.''
:''While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.''


==In the anime==
{{cardlist/header|Pokémon Nurse/Pokémon Center Lady's Pokémon|Supporter|char=yes}}
[[File:Nurse Joy anime BW.png|thumb|200px|A Nurse Joy in the {{series|Best Wishes}}]]
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[[File:Pokémon Center Nurse PO.png|left|thumb|200px|A Pokémon Center Nurse in Pokémon Origins]]
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Supporter}}
===In the main series===
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{{main|Nurse Joy}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Flashfire|Pokémon Center Lady|93}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=93/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=U|jpnum=078/080|enset2=Flashfire|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=105/106|jpset2=Wild Blaze|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=086/080|enset3=Generations|enrarity3=Uncommon|ennum3=68/83|jpset3=BREAK Starter Pack|jpnum3=070/072|enset4=Hidden Fates|enrarity4=Uncommon|ennum4=64/68|jpset4=Brock of Pewter City Gym Trainer Battle Deck|jpsetlink4=Trainer Battle Decks|jpnum4=027/031|enset5=Sword & Shield|enrarity5=Uncommon|ennum5=176/202|jpset5=V Starter Set Grass|jpsetlink5=V Starter Sets|jpnum5=021/023|enset6=Vivid Voltage|enrarity6=Rare Ultra|ennum6=185/185|jpset6=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum6=069/S-P|enset7=Champion's Path|enrarity7=Uncommon|ennum7=060/073}}
In the anime, Pokémon Centers are run by the Nurse Joys (Japanese: '''ジョーイ''' ''Joy'', referred to as '''ジョーイさん''' ''Joy-{{wp|Japanese honorifics#San|san}}'' by most characters).
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}


===In Pokémon Origins===
==In other languages==
Pokémon Center Nurses made a couple of appearances during the [[Pokémon Origins]] mini-series, serving the same role as in the games. The first one was seen in [[Viridian City]] in ''[[PO01|File 1 - Red]]'', while another one appeared in [[Lavender Town]] in ''[[PO02|File 2 - Cubone]]''.
{{incomplete|section|Alternative names}}
 
;Pokémon Center Lady
==In the manga==
{{langtable|color={{fairy egg color}}|bordercolor={{fairy egg color dark}}
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
|zh_yue=PC姐姐 ''{{tt|PC Jèhjē|PC Lady}}''
[[File:Nurse Joy EToP.png|right|thumb|200px|A Nurse Joy from the [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
|zh_cmn=PC姐姐 ''{{tt|PC Jiějie|PC Lady}}''
|fr=Infirmière Pokémon
|de=Center-Schwester
|it=Ragazza del CP
|ko=포켓센 아가씨 ''Poketsen Agassi''
|es=Enfermera del CP
}}


In addition to [[Nurse Joy]] appearing, several generic nurses appear in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], first appearing in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. Nurses appear in a wide variety of outfits, which vary from city to city.
==References==
{{reflist}}


==In the TCG==
==External links==
A {{TCG|Supporter card}} called {{TCG ID|Expedition|Pokémon Nurse|145}} appears in the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}. The art on this card slightly resembles [[Nurse Joy|Joy]] from the anime, but has blue hair. The nurse appearing on the card also seems to have been based on the games' nurse, since the TCG is based on the games, rather than the anime.
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Mom (Black 2 and White 2)]]
* {{tc|Nurse}}


A second card, titled {{TCG ID|Wild Blaze|Pokémon Center Lady|78}}, was released in the {{TCG|Wild Blaze}} expansion, both as a regular print and a {{TCG|Full Art card}}. Both have illustrations of Pokémon Center nurses from [[Generation VI]].


{{cardlist/header|Pokémon Nurse/Pokémon Center Lady|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{TrainerNav|fairy egg|alola=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Expedition|Pokémon Nurse|145}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=Expedition Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=145/165|jpset=Base Expansion Pack|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=058/128}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Wild Blaze|Pokémon Center Lady|78}}|type=Supporter|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=U|jpnum=078/080|jpset2=Wild Blaze|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=086/080}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}


==Trivia==
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pokémon Center lady}}
* When returning the player's Pokémon, the Nurse ends with "We hope to see you again!", causing many jokes to be made in the fandom about her wishing harm to come to the player's Pokémon so that he or she would return.


==See also==
[[Category:Trainers with Key Stones]]
* [[Nurse (Trainer class)]]
[[Category:Trainers with Z-Rings]]
[[Category:Trainers with Legendary Pokémon]]
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Origins characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Generations characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Evolutions characters]]
[[Category:Red, Blue and Yellow characters]]
[[Category:Gold, Silver and Crystal characters]]
[[Category:Ruby and Sapphire characters]]
[[Category:Emerald characters]]
[[Category:FireRed and LeafGreen characters]]
[[Category:Diamond and Pearl characters]]
[[Category:Platinum characters]]
[[Category:HeartGold and SoulSilver characters]]
[[Category:Black and White characters]]
[[Category:Black 2 and White 2 characters]]
[[Category:X and Y characters]]
[[Category:Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire characters]]
[[Category:Sun and Moon characters]]
[[Category:Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon characters]] 
[[Category:Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! characters]]
[[Category:Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl characters]]
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet characters]]
[[Category:Colosseum characters]]
[[Category:XD characters]]


{{-}}
<!--Pokémon Center lady-->
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}
[[de:Center-Schwester]]
[[it:Infermiera del Centro Pokémon]]
[[zh:宝可梦中心的姐姐]]


{{DEFAULTSORT:Pokémon Center Nurse}}
<!--PC Lady (Trainer class)-->
[[es:Enfermera del Centro Pokémon]]
[[fr:Infirmière Pokémon]]
[[it:Ragazza del CP]]
[[ja:PCおねえさん]]
[[zh:PC姐姐]]

Latest revision as of 02:24, 9 September 2024

Pokémon Center lady
ポケモンセンターお(ねえ)さん Pokémon Center lady
Pokémon Center lady and Blissey.jpg
Key artwork by Naoki Saito for the English Pokémon Trainers merchandise line
Age Unknown
Gender Female
Eye color Various
Hair color Pink (Green in Generation II Fuchsia City)
Hometown Various
Region All regions in the core games (except Hisui), Orre, Pasio
Trainer class CoordinatorDPPt, Pokémon Center LadySMUSUM
Generation All generations (core games), III (side series), VII - IX (spin-off games)
Counterpart(s) Trista, Tricia, Trinnia
Games All core series games (except Legends: Arceus), Colosseum, XD: Gale of Darkness, Masters EX
Animated series Pokémon the Series
Pokémon Horizons: The Series

Pokémon Origins
Pokémon Generations
Pokémon Evolutions
Debut Pokémon Emergency! (Series)
For Sure! 'Cause Sprigatito's with Me! (Horizons)
File 1: Red (Origins)
The Beauty Eternal (Generations)
The Champion (Evolutions)
Counterpart(s) Nurse Joy (Series, Horizons)
English voice actor Megan Hollingshead (Series, Horizons; EP002-AG042, JN006-present, M01); past voice actresses are listed here
Cristina Vee (Origins, PO01)
Japanese voice actor Kei Shindō (Series, Horizons; JN006-present); past voice actresses are listed here
Unknown (Origins)
Manga series Pokémon Adventures
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Counterpart(s) Nurse Joy (EToP)
Debut Wartortle Wars (Adventure)
Clefairy Tale (EToP)
A Promise Given to Miltank (GB)

The Pokémon Center lady[1] (Japanese: ポケモンセンターお(ねえ)さん Pokémon Center lady), also known as the Pokémon Center Nurse[2] or receptionist (Japanese: うけつけのねーちゃん reception lady)[3], is an operator of a Pokémon Center. They facilitate the restoration of Trainers' Pokémon to full HP, and usually provide this basic service free of charge.

Among fans, the Pokémon Center lady is often mistaken for her counterpart introduced in Pokémon the Series, Nurse Joy.

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, they can be battled at the Battle Tree and Battle Royal Dome under the Trainer class Pokémon Center Lady (Japanese: PCおねえさん PC Lady).

In the core series

The receptionist can heal the player's Pokémon

A Pokémon Center lady operates every Pokémon Center in the Pokémon games (except the one in Po Town, which was taken by Team Skull), usually standing behind the counter and beside a machine which is able to heal the player's Pokémon to full health.

In the Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo, the lady at the Pokémon Center in Silent Hill is unable to heal the player's Pokémon due to ongoing maintenance.

In Pokémon Yellow, their appearance was changed to simultaneously reflect the artwork and resemble Nurse Joy as she appears in Kanto, the latter which was reinforced in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. They are also all accompanied by Chansey like Nurse Joy.

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the lady in Fuchsia City has green hair instead of red.

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, a lady named Casey (Japanese: メディ Medi) participates in Master Rank Super Contests with a Chansey nicknamed Pinky (Japanese: ちゃんしー Chansey).

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the player's mom used to be a Pokémon Center lady, outright stated by her during a Xtransceiver conversation.[4] She has mentioned working at Nimbasa City[4] and is implied to have worked at Mistralton City.[5]

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, there is an old lady on Mt. Chimney that states she used to be a "Pokémon Center girl".[6]

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Pokémon Center ladies named Mayu (Japanese: マッイ Ma'i) and Perri (Japanese: カマロリ Kamaloli) appear as Trainers that the player can battle in the Battle Royal Dome and Battle Tree respectively. They don't specialize in any specific type, but they have a preference for pink Pokémon and those with support capabilities. They keep their Pokémon in Heal Balls. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the player can customize Selene to wear a Pokémon Center Nurse outfit. This outfit can be obtained from the Game Freak offices in Heahea City after the credits.

Pokémon

Main article: Pokémon Super Contest → Casey

Pokémon Center lady IV OD.png A Pokémon Center lady named Casey competes with her Chansey, nicknamed Pinky, in Cute and Tough Pokémon Super Contests.

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Double-Edge
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Trainer list

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Main articles: List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady and List of Battle Tree Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady

Quotes

Main article: Pokémon Center lady/Quotes

In the side games

Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness

Pokémon Center ladies attend the Pokémon Centers of Orre, acting in the same capacity they do in the Generation III core series games. In addition, a Pokémon Center lady attends every checkpoint of the Mt. Battle challenge.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

The Pokémon Center of Pasio's Centra City is attended by Trista, Tricia, and Trinnia. While none of the three ladies heal the player's Pokémon directly (as they are healed automatically after completion of a given stage), they can assist the player in managing their teams, scouting new sync pairs, and accessing story content.

Gallery

Artwork

Pokemon Journal.jpg
The lady as seen on a cover of Pokémon Journal about the first real-life Pokémon Center in Tokyo

Game assets

Pokémon Center lady I OD.png Nurse Joy OD.png Pokémon Center lady II OD.png Pokémon Center lady Fuchsia II OD.png
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 S  V 
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In the anime

Main series

Main article: Nurse Joy

In Pokémon the Series and Pokémon Horizons: The Series, Pokémon Centers are run by the Nurse Joys (Japanese: ジョーイ Joy, referred to as ジョーイさん Joy-san by most characters).

In Real Life...Inquire Within!, Ash and his classmates substituted for Melemele Island's Nurse Joy as part of a work experience program. During this, versions of the uniform intended for male operators were shown, and were worn by Kiawe, Sophocles, and (after clearing a misunderstanding) Ash as well. The male uniform appeared again in Alola, Alola!, worn by Brock while he helped an ailing Yungoos as part of his Doctor training.

Pokémon Origins

Pokémon Center ladies made a couple of appearances during the miniseries, serving the same role as in the games. The first one was seen in Viridian City in File 1: Red, while another one appeared in Lavender Town in File 2: Cubone. Unlike in most other media, these ladies are different from each other, having different appearances and voices.

Pokémon Generations

Two Pokémon Center ladies from Lumiose City made a brief cameo appearance in The Beauty Eternal, where they were seen during a televised interview with Lysandre. Similar to Pokémon Origins, they have unique designs that differ from one another.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Pokémon Center lady appeared in a cameo in The Champion. Her outfit and appearance is the same as the Pokémon Center ladies in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Gallery

In the manga

A Pokémon Center lady in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

In addition to Nurse Joy, several generic Pokémon Center ladies appear in The Electric Tale of Pikachu, first appearing in Clefairy Tale. They appear in a wide variety of outfits, which vary from city to city.

Pokémon Adventures

In Wartortle Wars, a Pokémon Center lady at the Celadon City Pokémon Center healed Red's Pika while Red received a call from Professor Oak.

In Pinsir Changes, a Pokémon Center lady at the Anistar City Pokémon Center was tied up as Essentia disguised as her to steal Y's Xerneas. Her appearance was based on the Pokémon Center lady within the Generation VI games.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Pokémon Center lady appeared in A Promise Given to Miltank.

In the TCG

A Supporter card called Pokémon Nurse appears in the Expedition Base Set. The art on this card slightly resembles Nurse Joy from the anime, but has blue hair. The nurse appearing on the card also seems to have been based on the games.

A second card, titled Pokémon Center Lady, debuted in the Flashfire expansion, both as a regular print and a Full Art card. Both have illustrations of Pokémon Center ladies from Generation VI.

Pokémon Nurse/Pokémon Center Lady's Pokémon
Cards listed with a blue background are only legal to use in the current Expanded format.
Cards listed with a green background are legal to use in both the current Standard and Expanded formats.
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
BlisseyV Colorless Silver Tempest TGV TG22/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 254/184
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion
Rarity # Japanese
Expansion
Rarity #
Pokémon Nurse T [Su] Expedition Base Set Uncommon 145/165 Base Expansion Pack Uncommon 058/128
      Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck   028/032
Pokémon Center Lady Su Flashfire Uncommon 93/106 Wild Blaze U 078/080
Flashfire Rare Ultra 105/106 Wild Blaze SR 086/080
Generations Uncommon 68/83 BREAK Starter Pack   070/072
Hidden Fates Uncommon 64/68 Brock of Pewter City Gym Trainer Battle Deck   027/031
Sword & Shield Uncommon 176/202 V Starter Set Grass   021/023
Vivid Voltage Rare Ultra 185/185 S-P Promotional cards   069/S-P
Champion's Path Uncommon 060/073      
 


In other languages

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Pokémon Center Lady
Language Title
Chinese Cantonese PC姐姐 PC Jèhjē
Mandarin PC姐姐 PC Jiějie
France Flag.png French Infirmière Pokémon
Germany Flag.png German Center-Schwester
Italy Flag.png Italian Ragazza del CP
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓센 아가씨 Poketsen Agassi
Spain Flag.png Spanish Enfermera del CP

References

  1. Used in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet.
  2. In the English versions of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, there is a set of Pokémon Center Nurse fashion items. These are originally just ポケセン Pokécen fashion items in Japanese.
  3. In the Generation I games, Pokémon Crystal, and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the Pokémon Center ladies are referred to by some NPCs as receptionists (Japanese: うけつけのねーちゃんRGBYFRLG / うけつけのおねえさんC reception lady). In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, they are called Pokémon Center receptionists (ポケモンセンターの受付(うけつけ)(ひと) Pokémon Center receptionist).
  4. 4.0 4.1 Mom: "Nimbasa City is the city of entertainment! Working at the Pokémon Center there was sure a lot of fun. [...]" (Pokémon Black 2 and White 2)
  5. Mom: "Mistralton City always makes me think of Skyla! People who had been hurt by the device in her Pokémon Gym would come to the Pokémon Center." (Pokémon Black 2 and White 2)
  6. Old lady: "[...] Once a Pokémon Center girl, always a Pokémon Center girl! I’ll have your Pokémon in tip-top shape in a jiffy!" (Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)

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