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: ''For information about the retail store chain, see [[Pokémon Center (store)]].''
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[[Image:FRLGCenter.png‎|200px|thumb|right| A Pokémon Center in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}]]
[[File:Silver Cave entrance HGSS.png|300px|thumb|A rural Pokémon Center in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}]]
A '''Pokémon Center''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンター''' ''Pokémon Center'', abbreviated '''Pokécenter''') is a type of building that provide regulatory services for [[Pokémon Trainer]]s. Pokémon Centers are found in most towns and cities of the [[Pokémon world]], every major city or town holds a Pokémon Center. Pokémon Centers can be found outside towns, sometimes next to large forests or [[caves]]. Pokémon Centers are built where many Trainers gather and the area becomes popular. This is to accommodate those Trainers in need and serve as a resting spot. The most common service the Pokémon Center offers is healing [[Pokémon]] free of charge. They also serve as gathering places for Trainers.
A '''Pokémon Center''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンセンター}}''' ''Pokémon Center''), also shortened by [[Hau]] to '''PMC''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケセン}}''' ''Pokécen'' or ''Pokésen''), is an establishment that provides regulatory services for {{pkmn|Trainer|Pokémon Trainers}}, such as healing their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} for free.


{{m|Fly}} and {{m|Teleport}} always bring the player to the door of the Pokémon Center of a given town if one is present.
==Terminology==
In ''[[Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide]]'' (page 18), the area within the Pokémon Center where Pokémon are cured is known as the '''Pokémon Hospital'''.


==In the games==
==Early concept and development leftovers==
In the [[Pokémon games]], Pokémon Centers are important buildings found in most towns and cities, sometimes even on [[route]]s. Pokémon Centers are essential to Trainers as they provide many facilities and host most game mechanics. Non-player character Trainers and their own Pokémon are often found hanging around in Centers, offering general advice and information on the events in the town or area it is situated in. Though the setup of the Centers has varied slightly throughout each generation, all Pokémon Centers have these functions:
[[File:Kanto Safari Zone Rest House RBY unused Pokemon Center signpost.png|thumb|The unused Pokémon Center signpost for the Safari Zone Rest Houses]]
In [[Capsule Monsters]], {{pkmn|Trainer}}s restored their monsters' health by staying at inns and hotels, which provided healing devices in rooms.<ref>[https://web.archive.org/web/20130609002603/https://glitterberri.com/pokemon-red-blue/early-concept-art/8/ GlitterBerri's Game Translations » Early Concept Art]</ref> This might explain the similarities between Pokémon Centers and the {{DL|Celadon City|Celadon Hotel}} in the [[Generation I]] games.


* A {{ga|nurse}} heals all party Pokémon in a matter of seconds. This service heals all status conditions, recharges [[HP]] and {{PP}} of all [[party]] Pokémon, free of charge. The nurse is located at the main counter just as the player enters the Pokémon Center.
In the Generation I games, the Rest Houses in the Eastern side of Center Area along with the ones in Area 2 and Area 3 of the {{Safari|Kanto}} also have leftovers of Pokémon Center design: in the Japanese {{game2|Red|Green|Blue}}, the houses trigger hidden text in the same coordinates as the couch guy at Pokémon Centers, while inaccessible [[PC]]s are placed outside the boundaries of the map but in the same coordinates as PCs in Pokémon Centers (the PCs are also in the Western {{game|Red and Blue|s}}; both texts and PCs, including the invisible Celadon Hotel PC, were completely removed in Japanese and Western {{game|Yellow}}). Additionally, the tileset data of the Safari Zone maps includes tiles with the Pokémon Center signpost for use in the Rest Houses, without any text. Unlike Pokémon Centers, however, which store the player's current location in memory so that {{m|Teleport}}, {{m|Dig}}, or [[Escape Rope]]s return the player to the last location with a Pokémon Center available, the Safari Zone's Rest Houses are intentionally programmed to prevent this behavior so that the player does not cheat the Safari Game.
* Pokémon Centers also host the Cable Club and the Union Room, which facilitates multiplayer gameplay. Originally, linked players could only battle and trade one another, but in later generations, players can [[mixing records|mix records]] and [[Wi-Fi Plaza|play games]] together.  
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==In the core series games==
Pokémon Centers are found in most towns and cities of the {{pkmn|world|Pokémon world}},  sometimes even on [[route]]s, with almost every major settlement having at least one Pokémon Center; they take the form of buildings in most [[region]]s, but [[Paldea]] and [[Kitakami]]'s Pokémon Centers are outdoors instead. Some Pokémon Centers can be found outside of towns. Pokémon Centers are built where many Trainers gather. This is to accommodate those Trainers in need and to serve as a resting spot. The most common service the Pokémon Center offers is healing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} free of charge.
 
In the {{pkmn|games}}, Pokémon Centers vary between regions, but all of them have in common a healing station run by a [[Pokémon Center lady]] behind a main counter, which heals all [[party]] Pokémon (fully restoring their {{stat|HP}} and [[PP]] and healing any [[status condition]]s) free of charge. Starting in [[Generation VIII]], this also heals all Pokémon in the player's [[Pokémon Storage System|Boxes]] (whereas they would be automatically healed upon being deposited in the Boxes in prior [[generation]]s). Prior to [[Generation IX]], Pokémon Centers also always featured a [[PC]] (or [[Rotomi]] in [[Galar]]) to access the Pokémon Storage System, among other functionality. Most Pokémon Centers also contain various [[Non-player character|NPCs]] that vary between locations. In [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], Galar, and Paldea, [[Poké Mart]]s are also housed inside Pokémon Centers. Prior to [[Generation VI]] and in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Pokémon Centers also have services for connecting with other players and [[Trade|trading]] and {{pkmn|battle|battling}} with them; this required wired connections prior to {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. In addition, Alola's Pokémon Centers house the [[Pokémon Center Café]], Galar's house {{gal|Jack}}, and Paldea's and Kitakami's house the [[TM Machine]] and [[Union Circle]]. From [[Generation V]] to {{gen|VII}}, the deliverers of [[Mystery Gift]]s appear in Pokémon Centers. [[Mr. Medal]] also appears here in {{B2W2}} when awarding the player any {{OBP|Medal|Black 2 and White 2}}.
 
[[Flight|Flying]] often brings the {{player}} to a Pokémon Center, and {{m|Teleport}} brings the player to the Pokémon Center they last visited (or to the Pokémon Center of the settlement they are currently in). Also, if [[Black out|defeated]] in {{pkmn|battle}}, the player will usually flee to the Pokémon Center they most recently visited (unless the player has not yet visited a Pokémon Center, in which case they will appear outside [[Player's house|their house]]).
 
Prior to [[Generation IV]], [[Save|saving]] inside a Pokémon Center is required to facilitate linking with console games such as [[Pokémon Stadium]] and {{g|Colosseum}}.
 
Prior to {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pokémon Centers had a slogan. In Generations I and II, as well as {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}} and {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, it is "Heal Your Pokémon!". In {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, it is "Rejuvenate your tired partners!"


* Trainers also have access to a [[PC]] so that they can change out their [[party]]. Players are able to deposit and withdraw Pokémon, along with ability to store and withdraw items and display their [[Hall of Fame]] details.
Prior to [[Generation V]], Pokémon Centers also hosted the Cable Club or the [[Union Room]], which facilitated multiplayer gameplay. Originally, linked players could only {{pkmn|battle}} and [[trade]] with one another, but in later generations, players could [[Record mixing|mix records]]{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/4|DPPtHGSS}} and [[Wi-Fi Plaza|play games]]{{sup/4|PtHGSS}} together.
* In Generations I-III, saving the game inside a Pokémon Center is required to facilitate linking with console games such as Pokémon Stadium and Colosseum.
 
The ''Pokémon Center'' theme has retained essentially the same melody throughout the games. A different version is used at [[Time|night]] in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. In [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]], the only [[core series]] game to not feature Pokémon Centers, a small part of the melody can be heard in the theme that plays after the player reports their survey results to [[Professor Laventon]]. A rearrangement of the theme has also been used in the [[Super Smash Bros. series]] since [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]].


===Generation I===
===Generation I===
[[Image:Pkmncenter.png‎|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|Red and Blue|s}}]]
[[File:Pokémon Center inside RBY.png|thumb|A Pokémon Center in the [[Generation I]] games]]
In Generation I, a Pokémon Center consisted of two counters on a single floor. The counter on the left has a {{ga|nurse}} that will heal the player's Pokémon. The counter on the right contains the Cable Club, which allows players to link with each other. Talking to the women at the desk will allow the player to enter the Cable Club. Furthest to the right is the [[PC]] to deposit and withdraw Pokémon or items. Generation I also includes one of the few examples of a Pokémon Center that isn't in a town, which is the Pokémon Center in [[Route 10]] outside the entrance to the [[Rock Tunnel]]. Future generations employ rest houses that only offer healing services in areas similar to that.
In the [[Generation I]] games, a Pokémon Center consists of two counters on a single floor. The counter on the left has a [[Pokémon Center lady]] that will heal the {{player}}'s Pokémon. The counter on the right contains the Cable Club, which allows players to link with each other. Talking to the women at the desk will allow the player to enter the Cable Club. Furthest to the right is the [[PC]] to deposit and withdraw Pokémon or items. The Generation I games also include two of the few examples of a Pokémon Center that isn't in a town: the Pokémon Centers in {{rt|4|Kanto}}, outside [[Mt. Moon]], and in {{rt|10|Kanto}}, outside the entrance to the [[Rock Tunnel]]. Future [[generation]]s employ rest houses that only offer healing services in similar areas.
 
In {{game|Yellow}}, a {{p|Chansey}} stands next to the lady in every center. This is a reference to [[Nurse Joy]] in the {{pkmn|animated series}}.


====Cable Club====
====Cable Club====
The original link-up place was at the far end of the Pokémon Center in [[Generation I]] [[Kanto]]. Players can link together to simply battle each other in a one-on-one fight and trade Pokémon with each other. Two players linked by a first generation {{wp|Game Link Cable}} can enter the cable club. Pokémon Yellow featured an extended version of the Cable Club with the option to choose special battle rules or cups.
The Cable Club (Japanese: '''つうしん ケーブル　クラブ''' ''Communication Cable Club'') is the original link-up place, it is located at the far end of the Pokémon Center in [[Generation I]] [[Kanto]]. {{Player|Player}}s can link together to simply {{pkmn|battle}} each other one-on-one and [[trade]] Pokémon with each other. Two players linked by a [[Game Boy]] [[Game Link Cable]] can enter the Cable Club. {{game|Yellow}} features an extended version of the Cable Club with the option to choose special battle rules or cups.
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===Generation II===
===Generation II===
[[Image:Gscpokecenter.PNG‎|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}]]
[[File:Pokémon Center inside GSC.png|thumb|right|A regular Pokémon Center in the [[Generation II]] games]]
[[Image:PCCenter.gif|frame|left|Inside of the Pokémon Communications Center in {{game|Crystal}}, with dialog translated.]]  
In the [[Generation II]] games, to accommodate greater linking functionality, the Pokémon Centers of both [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] expanded to two floors. On the first floor, there is the counter where a [[Pokémon Center lady]] heals the {{player}}'s Pokémon, as well as a [[PC]]. On the second floor resides the Cable Club and [[Time Capsule]].
In Generation II, to accommodate greater linkup functionality, the Pokémon Centers of both [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] expanded to two floors. On the first floor remained the counter where a nurse would heal Pokémon, as well as a PC, while on the second floor resided the Cable Club.
 
In the Japanese versions and Korean versions of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}, the sign of [[Johto]]'s Pokémon Centers have a {{i|Poké Ball}} logo and the letters ''PC'' while [[Kanto]]'s use the same sign as that of the [[Generation I]] games. In the localized versions, the Generation I sign was used for both [[region]]s.


====Cable Club====
====Cable Club====
Located upstairs in Pokémon Centers throughout [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], this Cable Club consisted of three rooms. The Cable Club Trade Center facilitated trading, the Cable Club Colosseum allowed battling, and the Cable Club [[Time Capsule]] provided a way to trade Pokémon with the [[Generation I]] games. In order to rectify the lack of a female trainer sprite in the {{2v2|Gold|Silver}}, before a {{ga|Kris|female player}} of {{game|Crystal}} can enter the Cable Club when linked to any game besides another Crystal version, she must have her clothes changed to those of a {{ga|Gold|male player}}. Two players can enter the Cable Club with a first generation {{wp|Game Link Cable}}.
[[File:Pokemon Center 2F Special GS SGB JP WST.png|thumb|192px|left|The Cable Club is located on the second floor, which is always colored pink when Japanese and Western Gold and Silver are played on a Super Game Boy]]
Located upstairs in Pokémon Centers throughout [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], this Cable Club consists of three rooms. The Cable Club Trade Center facilitates [[Trade|trading]], the Cable Club Colosseum allows {{pkmn|battle|battling}}, and the Cable Club [[Time Capsule]] provides a way to trade Pokémon with the [[Generation I]] games. Because there were no female protagonists prior to {{ga|Kris}}'s introduction in {{game|Crystal}}, a {{player}} who has chosen Kris is temporarily swapped into the {{ga|Ethan|male player}} sprite before linking; this still happens even when two Pokémon Crystal games are linked despite the sprite data for the female choice being present.
 
Two players can enter the Cable Club with a [[Game Boy]] or [[Game Boy Color]] [[Game Link Cable]].


====Johto Mobile Center====
====PokéCom Center====
Only in the Japanese Crystal version, the Pokémon Communication Center in [[Goldenrod City]]. Added was the ability to battle over mobile phones upstairs, and two new items downstairs: Pokémon News, a news machine which aggregated news about Trainer accomplishments and Trade Corner, which let a Trainer place a Pokémon up for trade. This process was in essence a prototype for the [[GTS]].
{{main|Pokémon Communication Center}}
Exclusively in the Japanese version of {{game|Crystal}}, the [[Pokémon Communication Center]], or PokéCom Center, replaces the regular Pokémon Center in [[Goldenrod City]], and takes use of the [[Mobile System GB]]. It is in essence a prototype for the [[Global Terminal]], justifying the placement of one in the city in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
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===Generation III===
===Generation III===
[[File:RSEpokecenter.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}]]
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[[File:FRLGCenterInside.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}]]
[[File:Pokémon Center inside RSE.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}]]
Pokémon Centers during Generation III remained in a two-floor setup, similar to the way they were in Generation II. The only difference is that the stairs to the second floor are larger and more noticeable, taking the shape of an escalator.
[[File:Pokémon Center inside FRLG.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}]]
Pokémon Centers in the [[Generation III]] games keep the two-floor setup, similar to the regular Pokémon Centers in the [[Generation II]] games. The only difference is that the stairs to the second floor are larger and more noticeable, taking the shape of an escalator.
 
In [[Orre]], there are only four official Pokémon Centers, located in [[Phenac City]], [[Agate Village]], the [[Under Colosseum]] lobby, and [[Gateon Port]], all of which have unique appearances. Only the [[Phenac City]] Pokémon Center has facilities for linking with the [[Generation III]] core series games. Self-service healing machines, identical to ones staffed by a [[Pokémon Center lady]] in a Pokémon Center, appear scattered throughout Orre, usually next to a [[PC]].
 
In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, when trading with a core series game, the trade is conducted entirely through the Pokémon Colosseum interface. However, the core series game must be saved inside a Pokémon Center in order to be able to trade with the GameCube game.
 
====2F====
The second floor of the Pokémon Center includes various communication hubs.
 
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}}, Pokémon Center 2F is the Pokémon Cable Club. It has three communication rooms: the Pokémon Cable Club Trade Center, Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum, and Pokémon Cable Club Record Corner.


In [[Orre]], there is only one official Pokémon Center. It is located in [[Phenac City]].
In {{game2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}}, Pokémon Center 2F has an attendant's desk and two communication desks: the [[Union Room]] and the Direct Corner. [[Teala]], the attendant, explains the communication functions to the player. The Union Room is a wireless hub for multiple players that requires the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]] to enter. The Direct Corner transitions between the Pokémon Wireless Club Direct Corner (if the Wireless Adapter was connected when launching the game) or the Pokémon Cable Club (if it was not); the Pokémon Cable Club uses the [[Game Link Cable]] while the Pokémon Wireless Club Direct Corner uses the Wireless Adapter. The Pokémon Cable Club Direct Corner has the same features as the Pokémon Cable Club in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, but these are all accessed from the same desk.


{{sign|FRLG|header}}
=====Pokémon Cable Club=====
{{sign|FRLG|title|"Heal Your POKéMON!"}}
The Pokémon Cable Club is a set of communication features in all Generation III core series games that use a [[Game Link Cable]]. In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the entire floor is the Pokémon Cable Club, with each feature having its own desk; in Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, they are all accessed from the Direct Corner desk, as long as the Wireless Adapter is not connected.
{{sign|FRLG|POKéMON CENTER}}
{{sign|FRLG|footer}}


{{sign|RS|header}}
*In the Trade Center, the player can [[trade]] Pokémon with one other player. There are no restrictions on trading between languages.
{{sign|RS|title|"Rejuvenate your tired partners!"}}
*In the Colosseum, the player can battle one other player in a Single or [[Double Battle]], or join three other players for a [[Multi Battle]]. There are no restrictions on battling between languages. Link battle wins and losses are recorded on the Battle Results board on Pokémon Center 2F.
{{sign|RS|POKéMON CENTER}}
*In the Record Corner, the player can [[Record mixing|mix records]] with up to three other players of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald. The player must have reached the [[Mauville City]] Pokémon Center in order to mix records. This feature is not available in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Japanese Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire cannot mix records with non-Japanese games, and non-Japanese Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire cannot mix records with Japanese games; otherwise, there are no restrictions on mixing records between languages.
{{sign|RS|footer}}


{{sign|E|header}}
=====Pokémon Wireless Club=====
{{sign|E|title|"Rejuvenate your tired partners!"}}
The Pokémon Wireless Club is a set of communication features in Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald that use the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]]. There are two desks that form this club: the [[Union Room]] and the Direct Corner.
{{sign|E|POKéMON CENTER}}
{{sign|E|footer}}


[[Image:Phenac Pokémon Center.png|thumb|left|Inside the Pokémon Center in [[Phenac City]]]]
======Pokémon Wireless Club Direct Corner======
====Cable Club====
The Pokémon Wireless Club Direct Corner is accessible at the Direct Corner if the Wireless Adapter was connected when the game was launched. It has four features in Pokémon Emerald and three in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. This club only allows communication among these three games.
Similar to the Cable Club in Johto, the [[Hoenn]] Cable Club's Pokémon Center has a Cable Club Colosseum and a Cable Club Trade Center. Now four players can link with a third generation {{wp|Game Link Cable}} to battle in a [[double battle]]. A new feature was added to the Cable Club called the Cable Club Record Center, which allows two to four trainers to swap data. Similar to the Pokémon News in Crystal version, swapped trainer data shows up on [[television]] shows on televisions found all across Hoenn. Also, trainers' [[secret base]]s are copied over in the record mixing.
 
*In the Trade Center, the player can [[trade]] Pokémon with one other player. There are no restrictions on trading between languages.
*In the Colosseum, the player can battle one other player in a Single or [[Double Battle]], or join three other players for a [[Multi Battle]]. There are no restrictions on battling between languages. Link battle wins and losses are recorded on the Battle Results board on Pokémon Center 2F.
*In the Record Corner, the player can [[Record mixing|mix records]] with up to three other players of Pokémon Emerald. The player must have reached the [[Mauville City]] Pokémon Center in order to mix records. This feature is not available in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. There are no restrictions on mixing records between languages in the Wireless Club.
*In Berry Crush, the player can play the [[Berry Crush]] minigame with another player. The [[Powder Jar]] is required to play this minigame.
 
When using the Pokémon Wireless Club Direct Corner, one player must choose "<sc>Become Leader</sc>", while the other players choose "<sc>Join Group</sc>" and join that leader's group.
 
======Union Room======
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The Union Room is accessible at the Union Room desk, but only if the Wireless Adapter was connected when the game launched. The Union Room is a special hub area in which nearby players who are also in the Union Room appear. Up to 40 players can appear in the room at once.


====Wireless Club====
In the Union Room, players can chat using the [[easy chat system]], view other Trainers' {{ga|Trainer card}}s, {{pkmn|battle}} with up to three [[level]] 30 or lower Pokémon, or [[trade]] via the trading board.
The [[Generation III]] Kanto and {{v2|Emerald}} version Hoenn have a Wireless Club.  The Wireless Club meets in the [[Union Room]], where up to 40 trainers may (in groups of five) talk and battle, as well as trade via a trading board similar to the Crystal version Trade Corner.  The Cable Club's room has the standard Trade Center and Colosseum.  Pokémon Emerald version's Cable Club also has the Record Center.
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===Generation IV===
===Generation IV===
[[File:Dppokecenter.PNG‎|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}]]
[[File:Pokémon Center inside DPPt.png|thumb|A Pokémon Center in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}]]
[[File:HGSSPokéCenter.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}]]
[[File:Pokémon Center inside HGSS.png|thumb|A Pokémon Center in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}]]
In Generation IV, Pokémon Centers introduce a basement floor, utilizing Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Opposite the second floor escalator, another escalator downstairs to the basement appears. While the second floor retains the same functionality that it did during Generation III with four player on the DS's wireless connection, the basement floor is where players can link up with others around the world using {{wp|Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection}}. The first floor, as always, is where a player can heal their Pokémon and a [[PC]]. As of {{game|Platinum}} players can also challenge a Trainer or Trainers inside some Pokémon Centers.
In the [[Generation IV]] games, Pokémon Centers introduce a basement floor, which takes use of [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. Opposite the ground floor's escalator, another escalator downstairs to the basement appears. While the second floor retains the same features from the [[Generation III]] games, supporting up to four {{player}}s using the native wireless connection of the [[Nintendo DS]], the basement floor is where players can link up with others around the world using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The ground floor, as always, is where a player can heal their Pokémon and use a [[PC]]. As of {{game|Platinum}}, players can also challenge other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s inside specific Pokémon Centers also in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} in [[Olivine City]].


In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Pokémon Center was redesigned again. The second floor joined the main floor, connected by stairs. The functions remain the same. The basement floor was added with the same functions as Pokémon Platinum. The partner Pokémon will also jump onto the counter and return to it's Poké Ball. The Pokémon in the first slot will also be brought back out if it had fainted prior to healing.
A healing machine similar to the ones found in the centers can be obtained from the [[Underground]] in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} and placed in a [[Secret Base]]; however, it cannot heal Pokémon.


{{sign|DPcity|header}}
In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the Pokémon Center's design receives a major overhaul. The second floor became a {{wp|mezzanine}}, located above and directly behind the main desk, and two staircases were added on each side of the desk for access to it. The [[PC]] was moved to the corner of the desk. All functions remain the same. The {{player}}'s [[walking Pokémon]] will return to its [[Poké Ball]] while being healed. If the first Pokémon in the player's party [[Fainting|fainted]] prior to healing, it will return to being the walking Pokémon as soon as it has been revived.
{{sign|DPcity|Heal Your Pokémon!}}
 
{{sign|DPcity|title|Pokémon Center}}
====Wireless Club{{anchor|Wi-Fi Club}}====
{{sign|DPcity|footer}}
Generation IV games feature a wireless club just like the [[Generation III]] games, where {{player}}s in a [[Union Room]] can {{pkmn|battle}}, [[trade]], [[Record mixing|mix records]] and, in {{game|Platinum}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, spin {{pkmn|Egg}}s. However, the Pokémon Centers in these [[region]]s also have a basement, where the Wi-Fi Club is located, allowing players to connect to each other if they are registered on each other's [[Pal Pad]]. Here they can battle and trade, and they can talk to each other through the built-in microphone of the [[Nintendo DS]], instead of using the [[easy chat system]] as in the Generation III games; however, the easy chat system is also supported.
====Wireless Club====
In [[Generation IV]], Sinnoh and Johto both have a wireless club just like [[Kanto]] and [[Hoenn]], but with a lack of a Record Center. These regions though has a Wi-Fi club downstairs, under the Pokémon Center, for people to connect to each other if they are on each other's [[Pal Pad]]. Here they can battle and trade, and they can talk to each other, not with a chat box, but with microphones.  


====Wi-Fi Plaza====
====Wi-Fi Plaza====
The [[Wi-Fi Plaza]] is an enhancement to the Wi-Fi Club in Pokémon Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver. It is found downstairs in the Pokémon Center. Players from around the world can enter a "plaza" to make Poffins and play mini-games together via Nintendo Wi-Fi. The player can walk around the plaza and communicate with other players in the plaza. A leap in multiplayer gameplay is introduced, allowing up to twenty players to enter the Wi-Fi Plaza at a time. The player may only spend a certain amount of time at the Wi-Fi Plaza each day.
{{main|Wi-Fi Plaza}}
The Wi-Fi Plaza is an enhancement to the Wi-Fi Club in {{game|Platinum}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} and is located on the basement floor. {{player|Players}} from around the world can enter a plaza to make [[Poffin]]s and play minigames together via [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. The player can walk around the plaza and communicate with other players there. A leap in multiplayer gameplay is introduced, allowing up to twenty players to enter the Wi-Fi Plaza at a time. The player may only spend a certain amount of time at the Wi-Fi Plaza each day.
 
====Trainers====
In {{g|Platinum}}, after obtaining the [[Vs. Seeker]] from {{ga|Dawn}}/{{ga|Lucas}} on {{rt|207|Sinnoh}}, trainers that were originally located at [[Jubilife TV]] in {{g|Diamond and Pearl|s}} can be found roaming through [[Sinnoh]]'s Pokémon Centers. Their teams grow stronger as the player progresses through the game. Their locations will vary by the [[day of the week]]. {{tc|Reporter}} Kinsey and {{tc|Cameraman}} Tevin will always be found in the same Pokémon Center together. {{tc|Idol}} Grace cannot be found at any Pokémon Center on Wednesdays.
 
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| [[File:Cameraman OD.png]]
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| {{Color2|000|Jubilife City}}
| {{Color2|000|Hearthome City}}
| {{Color2|000|Jubilife City}}
| {{Color2|000|Jubilife City}}
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| {{Color2|000|Fight Area}}
| {{Color2|000|Fight Area}}
|-style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| [[File:Clown OD.png]]
| style="text-align:left"|{{tc|Clown}} Lee
| {{Color2|000|Celestic Town}}
| {{Color2|000|Pastoria City}}
| {{Color2|000|Celestic Town}}
| {{Color2|000|Pastoria City}}
| {{Color2|000|Celestic Town}}
| {{Color2|000|Hearthome City}}
| {{Color2|000|Hearthome City}}
|-style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| [[File:Guitarist IV OD.png]]
| style="text-align:left"|{{tc|Guitarist}} Arturo
| {{Color2|000|Canalave City}}
| {{Color2|000|Canalave City}}
| {{Color2|000|Pastoria City}}
| {{Color2|000|Sunyshore City}}
| {{Color2|000|Sunyshore City}}
| {{Color2|000|Pastoria City}}
| {{Color2|000|Pastoria City}}
|-style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| [[File:Idol OD.png]]
| style="text-align:left"|{{tc|Idol}} Grace
| {{Color2|000|Pastoria City}}
| {{Color2|000|Oreburgh City}}
| style="background:#3333dd"|
| {{Color2|000|Oreburgh City}}
| {{Color2|000|Pastoria City}}
| {{Color2|000|Snowpoint City}}
| {{Color2|000|Snowpoint City}}
|-style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| [[File:Reporter OD.png]][[File:Cameraman OD.png]]
| style="text-align:left"|{{tc|Interviewers}} Roxy and Oli
| {{Color2|000|Eterna City}}
| {{Color2|000|Eterna City}}
| {{Color2|000|Veilstone City}}
| style="background:#3333dd"|
| {{Color2|000|Veilstone City}}
| {{Color2|000|Eterna City}}
| {{Color2|000|Eterna City}}
|-style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| [[File:025OD DP.png]]
| style="text-align:left"|{{tc|Poké Kid}} Ariel
| {{Color2|000|Floaroma Town}}
| {{Color2|000|Solaceon Town}}
| {{Color2|000|Resort Area}}
| {{Color2|000|Floaroma Town}}
| {{Color2|000|Solaceon Town}}
| {{Color2|000|Resort Area}}
| {{Color2|000|Resort Area}}
|-style="text-align:center; background:#fff"
| [[File:Reporter OD.png]]
| style="text-align:left"|{{tc|Reporter}} Kinsey
| {{Color2|000|Jubilife City}}
| {{Color2|000|Hearthome City}}
| {{Color2|000|Jubilife City}}
| {{Color2|000|Jubilife City}}
| {{Color2|000|Hearthome City}}
| {{Color2|000|Fight Area}}
| {{Color2|000|Fight Area}}
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===Generation V===
[[File:Pokémon Center inside BW.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game4|BWB2W2}}]]
In the [[Generation V]] games, the [[Poké Mart]] has been merged with the Pokémon Center. This is similar to how the [[Pokémon League]] lobbies of previous [[generation]]s contain both a Poké Mart and a Pokémon Center. The [[PC]]s in this generation have a help function, which describes a wide variety of game-related topics.
 
As with {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the second floor is a {{wp|mezzanine}} above and directly behind the main desk. All multiplayer features found on the second floor of Pokémon Centers in the [[Generation IV]] games, including the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] features present in the basements, can be found here by talking to the attendant to the left and on the center, respectively. The attendant to the right allows {{player}}s to access the [[Global Trade System]] (GTS), as well as all the features from the [[Global Terminal]], such as the playback of [[Vs. Recorder|recorded videos]]. The [[Global Battle Union]] (GBU) can also be accessed here, allowing players to {{pkmn|battle}} random players via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. [[Geonet]] can also be found on the second floor, allowing players to register their real-world location, as in the [[Generation IV]] games. All Pokémon Centers except the one in the {{OBP|Pokémon League|Unova}} have a second floor.
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===Generation VI===
[[File:Pokémon Center XY Concept artwork.png|thumb|left|250px|Concept art depicting the internal layout of a Pokémon Center from {{g|X and Y}}]]
[[File:Pokémon Center inside XY.png|thumb|250px|A Pokémon Center in {{g|X and Y}}]]
In [[Generation VI]], the wireless and online features previously accessible in Pokémon Centers are now handled by the Player Search System. As a result, the Centers are much smaller, as there is no need for additional floors anymore.
 
If the player walks into a Pokémon Center on their [[birthday]] (as noted in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] system), the [[Pokémon Center lady]] will wish them a happy birthday.
 
In {{g|X and Y}}, the Pokémon Centers now consist of the traditional counter to heal the player's Pokémon, and two small rooms to the sides. The room located on the right of the counter houses the Poké Mart again, which is accessed by talking to an attendant. In certain towns, a second attendant who sells TMs, special types of Poké Balls, or other items is also present. The room to the left of the counter is a dressing room that allows the player to change clothes and register their favorite outfits.
 
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the Pokémon Centers consists of one large room with a similar layout to the ground floor of the Pokémon Centers of the {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|original versions}}, but with no PC and no second floor. The counter is in the back of the building and to the right is a map on the back wall. Just as in the original, Pokémon Centers do not contain a [[Poké Mart]], which are a separate building. In [[Lavaridge Town]], the Pokémon Center is connected to the town's hot springs.
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===Generation VII===
[[File:Pokémon Center inside SM.png|thumb|250px|A Pokémon Center in {{game4|SMUSUM}}]]
In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, Pokémon Centers consist of one large room. The [[Pokémon Center lady]]'s counter is in the center of the building. On the right is a [[Poké Mart]] counter, staffed by one or two attendants, depending on the Pokémon Center. On the left is the [[Pokémon Center Café]], where players can purchase one of three drinks. Once per day, after buying a drink, the player will receive Poké Beans for use in [[Pokémon Refresh]] and a [[status condition healing item]] from another region, such as Casteliacones and Old Gateaux.
 
If the player walks into a Pokémon Center on their [[birthday]] (as noted in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] system), the Pokémon Center lady will wish them a happy birthday.
 
In {{LGPE}}, Pokémon Centers consist of one large room. The counter is in the back of the building, and a {{p|Chansey}} stands next to the nurse, like in {{game|Yellow}}. As in [[Generation I]] and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Centers do not contain a [[Poké Mart]], which are a separate building. A map is located on the back wall to the right of the counter.
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==In the anime==
===Generation VIII===
[[Image:CeruleanPokecenter.jpg|thumb|right|The [[Cerulean City]] Pokémon Center as it appears in the anime]][[File:Pokémon Center heal.png|thumb|left|Ash's Pokémon going to be treated|220px]]
[[File:Pokémon Center SwSh Concept artwork.jpg|thumb|left|250px|Concept sketch of a Pokémon Center in Galar, drawn by [[Shigeru Ohmori]]<ref name=GameInformer/>]]
In the {{pkmn|anime}}, a [[Nurse Joy]] heads each Pokémon Center. The healing process takes place in real time, unlike in the games. All Pokémon Centers are connected and, in times of crisis, all Pokémon can be [[Pokémon storage system|transferred]] from one to another, as seen in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]''.
[[File:SwSh Prerelease Rotomi.png|thumb|250px|A Pokémon Center in {{g|Sword and Shield}}]]
In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Pokémon Centers consist of one large room. The [[Pokémon Center lady]]'s counter is in the center toward the back of the Pokémon Center. The Pokémon Center lady will heal all of the Pokémon in the player's party and {{pkmn|Storage System|Boxes}}. On the right is a [[Poké Mart]] counter, staffed by one or two attendants, depending on the Pokémon Center. The range of items available for purchase at Poké Marts expands as the player earns more Gym Badges. Behind the left counter is an {{p|Indeedee}} and an attendant named {{gal|Jack}} who provides the services of the [[Move Deleter]], [[Move Reminder]], [[Memory Girl]], and [[Name Rater]]. There is also a [[Rotomi]] next to the nurse's counter.


Pokémon Centers are designed for Trainers so they can rest between {{pkmn|training|activities}}. Trainers use Centers as gathering places, so they can share information about Pokémon. They also have access to video phones, PC with trading functions and most offer free food and lodging. Inside a typical Pokémon Center, one can find a front desk, a lobby (sometimes with vending machines), a [[Poké Ball]] room, an Emergency Room with plenty of beds for injured Pokémon, a recovery room, a waiting room, rooms for lodging, and a cafeteria. On the outside, they come in all shapes and sizes, but usually have a rather large ''P'' somewhere.
According to {{g|Sword and Shield}} director [[Shigeru Ohmori]], the Pokémon Centers in [[Galar]] are inspired by {{wp|pub}}s common to the {{wp|United Kingdom}}; this basis was chosen to evoke the idea of people gathering in these Pokémon Centers to relax and watch Pokémon battles. An early concept sketch for the Galarian Pokémon Center building was drawn by Ohmori while he was traveling for media interviews in the leadup to {{g|Sun and Moon}}'s release.<ref name=GameInformer>Shea, Brian (October 4, 2019). "[https://web.archive.org/web/20240416175406/https://www.gameinformer.com/gallery/2019/10/04/exclusive-pokemon-sword-and-shield-concept-art-gallery Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery]." ''Game Informer'' (Archived on April 16, 2024.)</ref>
 
Pokémon Centers in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} are identical to those in the original games. Escalators downstairs access the [[Union Room]]'s Global Room where players can link up with others around the world using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, while escalators upstairs access the Local Room for supporting native wireless connection. However, these features can now also be accessed immediately by pressing the Y button in the overworld.
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===Generation IX===
[[File:Pokémon Center SV.png|thumb|250px|A Pokémon Center in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}]]
Unlike in previous [[generation]]s, the Pokémon Centers in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} have no interior, and are instead accessible directly from the overworld. The Pokémon Center building resembles a {{wp|filling station|gas station}}, with a large white Poké Ball-shaped light on the flat rooftop. These Pokémon Centers have three counters: the [[Pokémon Center lady]]'s counter is located at the center, flanked on one side by the [[Poké Mart]] counter, and on the other by the [[TM Machine]], a station which allows players to craft [[TM]]s. On the wall closest to the TM Machine is a yellow monitor located next to a circle on the ground of the same color with a Poké Ball symbol in the center. Interacting with the monitor opens the [[Union Circle]] screen. Other players joining via the Union Circle will appear from the yellow circle on the ground. [[Pokémon League representative]]s can often be found at Pokémon Centers, and will give the player a reward for beating all the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the area.
[[File:Pokémon Center SV Mossui.png|thumb|left|250px|A Pokémon Center in [[The Teal Mask]]]]
In [[The Teal Mask]], the Pokémon Center in front of the [[Mossui Town]] community center in [[Kitakami]] has no interior, like the Pokémon Centers in [[Paldea]]. This Pokémon Center has two counters underneath a white canopy with a {{p|Yanma}} symbol on it, with the healing counter located to the right of the TM Machine. To the right of the two counters is the Union Circle monitor, with the yellow circle where other players appear located directly in front of it. Unlike the Pokémon Centers in Paldea, this center does not have a Poké Mart counter, with a shop called {{DL|Mossui Town|Peachy's}} being located nearby instead.
[[File:Self-service healing machine SV.png|thumb|250px|A self-service healing machine in [[The Indigo Disk]]]]
In [[The Indigo Disk]], while there are no Pokémon Centers at [[Blueberry Academy]], the [[Terarium]] has self-service healing machines found at rest areas and plazas. There are also nearby [[vending machine]]s serving as substitutes for the Poké Mart counter, and the [[Central Plaza]] has a TM Machine and Union Circle station located next to the healing machine. Additionally, similar to the Pokémon League representatives found near several Pokémon Centers in Paldea, [[guidance counselor]]s can be found at the rest area in each biome, and will give the player rewards and [[Blueberry Point|BP]] for beating a certain number of Trainers in that biome.
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===Layout===
====Interior====
<gallery>
Pokémon Center inside RBY.png|Red, Blue, and Yellow<br>[[Kanto]]
Pokémon Center inside GSC.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal<br>[[Johto]]
Pokémon Center inside RSE.png|Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald<br>[[Hoenn]]
Pokémon Center inside FRLG.png|FireRed and LeafGreen<br>[[Kanto]]
Pokémon Center inside DPPt.png|Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum<br>[[Sinnoh]]
Pokémon Center inside HGSS.png|HeartGold and SoulSilver<br>[[Johto]]
Pokémon Center inside BW.png|Black, White, Black 2, and White 2<br>[[Unova]]
Pokémon Center inside XY.png|X and Y<br>[[Kalos]]
Pokémon Center ORAS model.png|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire<br>[[Hoenn]]
Pokémon Center inside SM.png|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon<br>[[Alola]]
Pokémon Center inside LGPE.png|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!<br>[[Kanto]]
Pokémon Center inside SwSh.png|Sword and Shield<br>[[Galar]]
Pokémon Center inside BDSP.png|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl<br>[[Sinnoh]]
Pokémon Center inside SV.png|Scarlet and Violet<br>[[Paldea]]
Pokémon Center inside TM.png |The Teal Mask<br>[[Kitakami]]
</gallery>
====Exterior====
<gallery>
Pokémon Center RB.png|Red and Blue<br>[[Kanto]]
Pokémon Center Y.png|Yellow<br>[[Kanto]]
Kanto Pokémon Center GSC.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal<br>[[Kanto]]
Pokémon Center GSC.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal<br>[[Cherrygrove City]]
Pokémon Center 2 GSC.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal<br>[[Violet City]] and {{rt|32|Johto}}
Pokémon Center 3 GSC.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal<br>[[Azalea Town]]
Pokémon Center 4 GSC.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal<br>[[Goldenrod City]]
Pokémon Center 5 GSC.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal<br>[[Ecruteak City]]
Pokémon Center 6 GSC.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal<br>[[Olivine City]]
Pokémon Center 7 GSC.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal<br>[[Cianwood City]]
Pokémon Center 8 GSC.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal<br>[[Mahogany Town]]
Pokémon Center 9 GSC.png|Gold, Silver, and Crystal<br>[[Blackthorn City]]
Pokémon Center RSE.png|Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald<br>[[Hoenn]]
Pokémon Center FRLG.png|FireRed and LeafGreen<br>[[Kanto]]
Netcenter.png|FireRed and LeafGreen<br>[[Pokémon Network Center]]
Pokémon Center DPPt.png|Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum<br>[[Sinnoh]]
Pokémon Center HGSS.png|HeartGold and SoulSilver<br>[[Kanto]] and [[Johto]]
Pokémon Center 2 HGSS.png|HeartGold and SoulSilver<br>[[Violet City]] and [[Ecruteak City]]
Pokémon Center BW B2W2.png|Black, White, Black 2, and White 2<br>[[Unova]]
Pokémon Center B2W2.png|Black 2 and White 2<br>{{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}
Pokémon Center XY.png|X and Y<br>[[Kalos]]
Pokémon Center ORAS.png|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire<br>[[Hoenn]]
Pokémon Center SMUSUM.png|Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon<br>[[Alola]]
Pokémon Center LGPE.png|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!<br>[[Kanto]]
Pokémon Center SwSh.png|Sword and Shield<br>[[Galar]]
Pokémon Center BDSP.png|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl<br>[[Sinnoh]]
Pokémon Center SV.png|Scarlet and Violet<br>[[Paldea]]
Pokémon Center SV Mossui.png|The Teal Mask<br>[[Kitakami]]
</gallery>
====Exterior (Japan)====
<gallery>
Pokémon Center RG.png|Red and Green<br>Kanto
Pokémon Center B JP.png|Blue<br>Kanto
Pokémon Center Y JP.png|Yellow<br>Kanto
Kanto Pokémon Center GSC JP.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>Kanto
Pokémon Center GSC JP.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Cherrygrove City]]
Pokémon Center 2 GSC JP.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Violet City]] and [[Route 32]]
Pokémon Center 3 GSC JP.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Azalea Town]]
Pokémon Center 4 GS JP.png|Gold and Silver<br>[[Goldenrod City]]
Pokémon Communication Center.png|Crystal<br>[[Goldenrod City]] ([[Pokémon Communication Center]])
Pokémon Center 5 GSC JP.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Ecruteak City]]
Pokémon Center 6 GSC JP.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Olivine City]]
Pokémon Center 7 GSC JP.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Cianwood City]]
Pokémon Center 8 GSC JP.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Mahogany Town]]
Pokémon Center 9 GSC JP.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Blackthorn City]]
</gallery>
====Concept artwork====
<gallery>
Pokémon Center XY Concept artwork.png|X and Y<br>[[Kalos]]
Pokémon Center Outside XY Concept artwork.png|X and Y<br>[[Kalos]]
SM concept art Pokémon Center.png|Sun and Moon<br>[[Alola]]
Center Interior LGPE concept art.jpg|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!<br>[[Kanto]]
Center Exterior LGPE concept art.jpg|Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!<br>[[Kanto]]
Pokémon Center SwSh Concept artwork.jpg|Sword and Shield<br>[[Galar]]
</gallery>
==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Puzzle League===
In {{g|Puzzle League}}, the [[Puzzle Village]] contains a Pokémon Center building which simply displays the [[options]] screen.
===Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire===
{{main|Pokémon Mart and Pokémon Center (Ruby Field)}}
In the [[Ruby Field]] of {{g|Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire}}, the same building serves as a {{OBP|Pokémon Mart and Pokémon Center|Ruby Field}}. When this building serves as a Pokémon Center, it is used to evolve Pokémon. The "Pokémon Mart" sign turns around and becomes a "Pokémon Center" sign when a Pokémon is able to evolve.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background:#{{items color}}; font-size:80%"
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background:#{{items color light}}; width:100px; height:100px" | [[File:Pinball Ruby Center.png]]
| style="{{roundy|10px}} border:2px solid #{{items color dark}}; background:#{{items color light}}; width:100px; height:100px" | [[File:Pinball Ruby open Center.png]]
|-
| Pokémon Center<br/>(closed door)
| Pokémon Center<br/>(open door)
|}
===Pokémon Trading Card Game series===
In {{vg|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], there is no Pokémon Center. However, the [[Club|Clubs]] in the [[TCG Island]] and Forts in the [[GR Island]] have a room at the west side that is visually similar to the interior of Pokémon Centers, which include a [[PC]] and female attendants that offer multiplayer features: the Battle Center for {{OBP|duel|GB|dueling}} and the Gift Center for transferring cards and {{OBP|deck|GB}} configurations.
The {{OBP|Pokémon Center|Base Set 85}} card is available in both games.
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color dark}}|1={{Johto color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color}}|1={{Johto color}}}}; font-size:80%"
|-
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color dark}}|1={{Johto color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color light}}|1={{Johto color light}}}}; width:80px; height:80px"| [[File:TCG1 C50 Pokémon Center.png]]
| style="{{roundy|15px}} border: 2px solid #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color dark}}|1={{Johto color dark}}}}; background: #{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0={{Kanto color light}}|1={{Johto color light}}}}; width:80px; height:80px"| [[File:TCG2 B59 Pokémon Center.png]]
|-
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Center (Base Set 85)|Pokémon Center}} ({{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game (video game)|GB1}})
| {{color2|000|Pokémon Center (Base Set 85)|Pokémon Center}} ({{color2|000|Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!|GB2}})
|}
===Pokémon Masters EX===
In {{g|Masters EX}}, the Pokémon Center not only acts as the main menu and entry point to various game modes, but also as a hub where the player can interact with sync pairs they've teamed up with. Pokémon Center is operated by three sisters: [[Trista]], [[Tricia]] and [[Trinnia]], who staff the main reception desk, the shop, and the café respectively. A {{mas|jukebox}} is available for the player to listen to songs from the game's soundtrack.
==In animation==
===Pokémon animated series===
[[File:Vermilion City Pokémon Center.png|thumb|250px|A Pokémon Center in ''Pokémon Journeys: The Series'']]
Pokémon Centers in the {{pkmn|animated series}} are headed by a [[Nurse Joy]]. The healing process takes place in real-time, unlike in the {{pkmn|games}}, so {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} often have to wait until their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are fully healed. All Pokémon Centers are connected and, in times of crisis, all Pokémon can be {{pkmn|Storage System|transferred}} from one to another, as seen in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]''. Pokémon Centers are considered an important service, as shown in ''[[HS13|Celebi and Joy!]]'' where, in the past, the residents of [[Marion Town]] built a Pokémon Center as a community project.
Pokémon Centers are designed for {{pkmn|Trainer}}s so they can rest between {{pkmn|training|activities}}. Trainers use Pokémon Centers as gathering places, so they can share information about Pokémon. They also have access to video phones, [[PC]]s, [[trade machine]]s, and most offer free food and lodging. As a [[Pokémon journey]] can take a long time, Pokémon Centers can also be used as mailing destinations. In addition, a Trainer can arrange for their loved ones to send them packages, typically to the next Pokémon Center they are traveling to.
Inside a typical Pokémon Center, one can find a front desk, a lobby (sometimes with [[vending machine]]s), a [[Poké Ball]] room, an Emergency Room with plenty of beds for injured Pokémon, a recovery room, a waiting room, rooms for lodging, and a cafeteria. A lobby may also have a large widescreen [[Television|TV]] or several smaller TVs so Trainers can watch typically Pokémon-oriented shows, such as ''[[Sinnoh Now]]'', [[Pokémon Contest]] broadcasts, and major competitions like the [[Pokémon League Conference]] and the [[Grand Festival]] of each [[region]]. A typical sleeping room has a desk and chair and two sets of bunk beds to maximize space and girls do not have to sleep in separate rooms from boys. At least one Pokémon Center was shown in ''[[DP133|Uncrushing Defeat!]]'' to have a small library with a PC (presumably connected to some network akin to the {{wp|Internet}}), as an information room. It is unknown how these activities performed by a Pokémon Center are financed. On the outside, they come in all shapes and sizes, but usually have a rather large ''P'' somewhere and battlefields where Trainers can practice.
[[File:Pokémon Center battlefields.png|thumb|left|300px|Battlefields on the outside of a Pokémon Center]]
As shown in ''[[EP020|The Ghost of Maiden's Peak]]'', Pokémon Centers have a curfew for their residing Trainers. At 11:00 PM a metal screen is lowered down in front of the Pokémon Center's doorway, preventing Trainers from entering or leaving the Pokémon Center after curfew.
In ''[[JN038|Restore and Renew!]]'' and ''[[JN066|Under Color of Darkness!]]'', Ash and [[Goh]] are seen wearing pajamas provided by the Pokémon Center.
The resident Nurse Joy of the center is usually assisted by a certain type of Pokémon, usually one or various {{TP|Nurse Joy|Chansey}} in [[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], and the [[Orange Islands]], {{TP|Nurse Joy|Audino}} in [[Unova]] and the [[Decolore Islands]], {{TP|Nurse Joy|Wigglytuff}} in [[Kalos]], and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Blissey}} and {{TP|Nurse Joy|Comfey}} in [[Alola]]. There are some exceptions in certain Pokémon Centers regardless of region however, for example the Nurse Joy of Johto's [[Ice Path]] was assisted by a {{p|Jynx}}.
{{an|Professor Oak}} has also written senryū about Pokémon Centers in two of his lectures:
* For ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Big Pokémon Encyclopedia]] segment featured the senryū "When I want to meet Nurse Joy, Pokémon Center." (Japanese: 「ジョーイさん　あいたくなったら　ポケモンセンター」)
* For ''[[BW008|Saving Darmanitan From the Bell!]]'', the [[Professor Oak's Pokémon Holo Caster]] segment featured the senryū "Nurse Joy, Pokémon Center, without a break." (Japanese: 「ジョーイさん　ポケモンセンター　やすみなし」)
====Pokédex entries====
{{Animedexheader|Alola|no}}
{{Animedexbody|SM004|Pokémon Center|Rotom Pokédex|The Pokémon Center is where you can heal your Pokémon and restore its strength and treat any [[status condition]]s.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Alola}}
===Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Pokémon Center PO.png|thumb|250px|A Pokémon Center in Pokémon Origins]]
In [[Pokémon Origins]], Pokémon Centers are headed by an unnamed nurse. The healing process takes place in real time, unlike in the games, which would often make {{OBP|Red|Origins}} wait until his Pokémon were fully healed before leaving. Pokémon Centers can also be used as social gathering places where Trainers can share information with other people. Additionally, Trainers have access to video phones and PCs within the Pokémon Center.
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===Pokémon Evolutions===
[[File:Pokémon Center Evolutions.png|thumb|250px|A Pokémon Center in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]]]
In ''[[PE01|The Champion]]'', people at a [[Galar]]ian Pokémon Center prepared to watch {{pkmn|Champion}} [[Leon]]'s [[Galar League|Championship Match]] through television.
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==In the manga==
[[File:Pokémon Center PBW.png|thumb|250px|A Pokémon Center in [[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]]]
===Be the Best! Pokémon B+W===
A Pokémon Center appeared in ''[[PBW7|Victini - A New Friend!]]''. [[Monta]] received a {{p|Victini}} from a deliveryman there.
<gallery>
File:Deliveryman PBW.png|Deliveryman
</gallery>
===Movie adaptations===
A Pokémon Center located in [[Dahara City]] appeared in ''{{ma|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}''.
===Pokémon Adventures===
A Pokémon Center first appeared in ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]''. Many others have since appeared throughout the {{pkmn|manga}}.
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
A Pokémon Center first appeared in ''[[GB02|Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!]]''. Several others were seen later throughout the manga.
===Pokémon Pocket Monsters===
A Pokémon Center first appeared in ''[[PM002|Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!]]''. Other ones appeared in ''[[PM006|Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!?]]'' and [[PMDP15]].
===Pokémon Journeys: The Series===
[[Vermilion City]]'s Pokémon Center appeared in ''[[JNM18|Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to Be a Leek Master!]]''.
===Gallery===
<gallery>
Dahara City Pokémon Center M18 manga.png|A Pokémon Center in Dahara City in ''{{ma|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages}}''
Pokémon Center Adventures.png|A Pokémon Center in [[Pokémon Adventures]]
Pokémon Center Golden Boys.png|A Pokémon Center in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]
Pokémon Center PM.png|A Pokémon Center in [[Pokémon Pocket Monsters]]
Pokémon Center JNM.png|Vermilion City Pokémon Center in {{ma|Pokémon Journeys: The Series}}
</gallery>
==In the TCG==
The following is a list of cards named '''Pokémon Center'''.
{{cardlist/header|Pokémon Center|Stadium|char=yes}}
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==In the TFG==
The playmat in the [[Pokémon Trading Figure Game]] has a Pokémon Center space, which Pokémon are sent to if they lose a battle.


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* For ''[[DP004|Dawn of a New Era!]]'', [[Professor Oak's lecture]] is about Pokémon Centers.  He writes this [[Pokémon senryū]] about it: ジョーイさん　あいたくなったら　ポケモンセンター ''Jōi-san aitaku nattara, Pokémon sentā.'' "When I want to meet Nurse Joy, Pokémon Center."
* The Pokémon Center in [[Po Town]] is the only one in the core series where healing one's Pokémon is not free of charge, as the {{tc|Team Skull Grunt}} behind the desk will charge the player {{pdollar}}10.
* If a Trainer gets at least four stars on their {{ga|Trainer card}} in [[Generation IV]], the nurse at the Pokémon Center will make special mention of this, and then refer to the player by name upon subsequent visits.
 
* A man in the [[Resort Area]] describes how Pokémon Centers come to be in an area. When [[Pokémon]] appear, Trainers will also come. When Trainers appear, Pokémon Centers will also come about.
==In other languages==
* The Pokémon Center's theme music has remained essentially the same throughout the franchise. It is notably different at [[time|night time]] in [[Generation IV]].
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==See also==
* [[Poké Mart]]
* [[a:Category:Pokémon Centers|Images on the Bulbagarden Archives]]
 
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A rural Pokémon Center in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

A Pokémon Center (Japanese: ポケモンセンター Pokémon Center), also shortened by Hau to PMC (Japanese: ポケセン Pokécen or Pokésen), is an establishment that provides regulatory services for Pokémon Trainers, such as healing their Pokémon for free.

Terminology

In Pokémon: Official Nintendo Player's Guide (page 18), the area within the Pokémon Center where Pokémon are cured is known as the Pokémon Hospital.

Early concept and development leftovers

The unused Pokémon Center signpost for the Safari Zone Rest Houses

In Capsule Monsters, Trainers restored their monsters' health by staying at inns and hotels, which provided healing devices in rooms.[1] This might explain the similarities between Pokémon Centers and the Celadon Hotel in the Generation I games.

In the Generation I games, the Rest Houses in the Eastern side of Center Area along with the ones in Area 2 and Area 3 of the Safari Zone also have leftovers of Pokémon Center design: in the Japanese Pokémon Red, Green, and Blue, the houses trigger hidden text in the same coordinates as the couch guy at Pokémon Centers, while inaccessible PCs are placed outside the boundaries of the map but in the same coordinates as PCs in Pokémon Centers (the PCs are also in the Western Pokémon Red and Blue; both texts and PCs, including the invisible Celadon Hotel PC, were completely removed in Japanese and Western Pokémon Yellow). Additionally, the tileset data of the Safari Zone maps includes tiles with the Pokémon Center signpost for use in the Rest Houses, without any text. Unlike Pokémon Centers, however, which store the player's current location in memory so that Teleport, Dig, or Escape Ropes return the player to the last location with a Pokémon Center available, the Safari Zone's Rest Houses are intentionally programmed to prevent this behavior so that the player does not cheat the Safari Game.

In the core series games

Pokémon Centers are found in most towns and cities of the Pokémon world, sometimes even on routes, with almost every major settlement having at least one Pokémon Center; they take the form of buildings in most regions, but Paldea and Kitakami's Pokémon Centers are outdoors instead. Some Pokémon Centers can be found outside of towns. Pokémon Centers are built where many Trainers gather. This is to accommodate those Trainers in need and to serve as a resting spot. The most common service the Pokémon Center offers is healing Pokémon free of charge.

In the games, Pokémon Centers vary between regions, but all of them have in common a healing station run by a Pokémon Center lady behind a main counter, which heals all party Pokémon (fully restoring their HP and PP and healing any status conditions) free of charge. Starting in Generation VIII, this also heals all Pokémon in the player's Boxes (whereas they would be automatically healed upon being deposited in the Boxes in prior generations). Prior to Generation IX, Pokémon Centers also always featured a PC (or Rotomi in Galar) to access the Pokémon Storage System, among other functionality. Most Pokémon Centers also contain various NPCs that vary between locations. In Unova, Kalos, Alola, Galar, and Paldea, Poké Marts are also housed inside Pokémon Centers. Prior to Generation VI and in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, Pokémon Centers also have services for connecting with other players and trading and battling with them; this required wired connections prior to Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. In addition, Alola's Pokémon Centers house the Pokémon Center Café, Galar's house Jack, and Paldea's and Kitakami's house the TM Machine and Union Circle. From Generation V to VII, the deliverers of Mystery Gifts appear in Pokémon Centers. Mr. Medal also appears here in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 when awarding the player any Medal.

Flying often brings the player to a Pokémon Center, and Teleport brings the player to the Pokémon Center they last visited (or to the Pokémon Center of the settlement they are currently in). Also, if defeated in battle, the player will usually flee to the Pokémon Center they most recently visited (unless the player has not yet visited a Pokémon Center, in which case they will appear outside their house).

Prior to Generation IV, saving inside a Pokémon Center is required to facilitate linking with console games such as Pokémon Stadium and Pokémon Colosseum.

Prior to Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, Pokémon Centers had a slogan. In Generations I and II, as well as Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen and Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, it is "Heal Your Pokémon!". In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, it is "Rejuvenate your tired partners!"

Prior to Generation V, Pokémon Centers also hosted the Cable Club or the Union Room, which facilitated multiplayer gameplay. Originally, linked players could only battle and trade with one another, but in later generations, players could mix recordsRSEDPPtHGSS and play gamesPtHGSS together.

The Pokémon Center theme has retained essentially the same melody throughout the games. A different version is used at night in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the only core series game to not feature Pokémon Centers, a small part of the melody can be heard in the theme that plays after the player reports their survey results to Professor Laventon. A rearrangement of the theme has also been used in the Super Smash Bros. series since Super Smash Bros. Brawl.

Generation I

A Pokémon Center in the Generation I games

In the Generation I games, a Pokémon Center consists of two counters on a single floor. The counter on the left has a Pokémon Center lady that will heal the player's Pokémon. The counter on the right contains the Cable Club, which allows players to link with each other. Talking to the women at the desk will allow the player to enter the Cable Club. Furthest to the right is the PC to deposit and withdraw Pokémon or items. The Generation I games also include two of the few examples of a Pokémon Center that isn't in a town: the Pokémon Centers in Route 4, outside Mt. Moon, and in Route 10, outside the entrance to the Rock Tunnel. Future generations employ rest houses that only offer healing services in similar areas.

In Pokémon Yellow, a Chansey stands next to the lady in every center. This is a reference to Nurse Joy in the animated series.

Cable Club

The Cable Club (Japanese: つうしん ケーブル　クラブ Communication Cable Club) is the original link-up place, it is located at the far end of the Pokémon Center in Generation I Kanto. Players can link together to simply battle each other one-on-one and trade Pokémon with each other. Two players linked by a Game Boy Game Link Cable can enter the Cable Club. Pokémon Yellow features an extended version of the Cable Club with the option to choose special battle rules or cups.

Generation II

A regular Pokémon Center in the Generation II games

In the Generation II games, to accommodate greater linking functionality, the Pokémon Centers of both Kanto and Johto expanded to two floors. On the first floor, there is the counter where a Pokémon Center lady heals the player's Pokémon, as well as a PC. On the second floor resides the Cable Club and Time Capsule.

In the Japanese versions and Korean versions of Pokémon Gold and Silver, the sign of Johto's Pokémon Centers have a Poké Ball logo and the letters PC while Kanto's use the same sign as that of the Generation I games. In the localized versions, the Generation I sign was used for both regions.

Cable Club

The Cable Club is located on the second floor, which is always colored pink when Japanese and Western Gold and Silver are played on a Super Game Boy

Located upstairs in Pokémon Centers throughout Johto and Kanto, this Cable Club consists of three rooms. The Cable Club Trade Center facilitates trading, the Cable Club Colosseum allows battling, and the Cable Club Time Capsule provides a way to trade Pokémon with the Generation I games. Because there were no female protagonists prior to Kris's introduction in Pokémon Crystal, a player who has chosen Kris is temporarily swapped into the male player sprite before linking; this still happens even when two Pokémon Crystal games are linked despite the sprite data for the female choice being present.

Two players can enter the Cable Club with a Game Boy or Game Boy Color Game Link Cable.

PokéCom Center

Main article: Pokémon Communication Center

Exclusively in the Japanese version of Pokémon Crystal, the Pokémon Communication Center, or PokéCom Center, replaces the regular Pokémon Center in Goldenrod City, and takes use of the Mobile System GB. It is in essence a prototype for the Global Terminal, justifying the placement of one in the city in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.

Generation III

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A Pokémon Center in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
A Pokémon Center in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

Pokémon Centers in the Generation III games keep the two-floor setup, similar to the regular Pokémon Centers in the Generation II games. The only difference is that the stairs to the second floor are larger and more noticeable, taking the shape of an escalator.

In Orre, there are only four official Pokémon Centers, located in Phenac City, Agate Village, the Under Colosseum lobby, and Gateon Port, all of which have unique appearances. Only the Phenac City Pokémon Center has facilities for linking with the Generation III core series games. Self-service healing machines, identical to ones staffed by a Pokémon Center lady in a Pokémon Center, appear scattered throughout Orre, usually next to a PC.

In Pokémon Colosseum and Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, when trading with a core series game, the trade is conducted entirely through the Pokémon Colosseum interface. However, the core series game must be saved inside a Pokémon Center in order to be able to trade with the GameCube game.

2F

The second floor of the Pokémon Center includes various communication hubs.

In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, Pokémon Center 2F is the Pokémon Cable Club. It has three communication rooms: the Pokémon Cable Club Trade Center, Pokémon Cable Club Colosseum, and Pokémon Cable Club Record Corner.

In Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, Pokémon Center 2F has an attendant's desk and two communication desks: the Union Room and the Direct Corner. Teala, the attendant, explains the communication functions to the player. The Union Room is a wireless hub for multiple players that requires the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter to enter. The Direct Corner transitions between the Pokémon Wireless Club Direct Corner (if the Wireless Adapter was connected when launching the game) or the Pokémon Cable Club (if it was not); the Pokémon Cable Club uses the Game Link Cable while the Pokémon Wireless Club Direct Corner uses the Wireless Adapter. The Pokémon Cable Club Direct Corner has the same features as the Pokémon Cable Club in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, but these are all accessed from the same desk.

Pokémon Cable Club

The Pokémon Cable Club is a set of communication features in all Generation III core series games that use a Game Link Cable. In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire, the entire floor is the Pokémon Cable Club, with each feature having its own desk; in Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald, they are all accessed from the Direct Corner desk, as long as the Wireless Adapter is not connected.

  • In the Trade Center, the player can trade Pokémon with one other player. There are no restrictions on trading between languages.
  • In the Colosseum, the player can battle one other player in a Single or Double Battle, or join three other players for a Multi Battle. There are no restrictions on battling between languages. Link battle wins and losses are recorded on the Battle Results board on Pokémon Center 2F.
  • In the Record Corner, the player can mix records with up to three other players of Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, or Emerald. The player must have reached the Mauville City Pokémon Center in order to mix records. This feature is not available in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. Japanese Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire cannot mix records with non-Japanese games, and non-Japanese Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire cannot mix records with Japanese games; otherwise, there are no restrictions on mixing records between languages.
Pokémon Wireless Club

The Pokémon Wireless Club is a set of communication features in Pokémon FireRed, LeafGreen, and Emerald that use the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter. There are two desks that form this club: the Union Room and the Direct Corner.

Pokémon Wireless Club Direct Corner

The Pokémon Wireless Club Direct Corner is accessible at the Direct Corner if the Wireless Adapter was connected when the game was launched. It has four features in Pokémon Emerald and three in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. This club only allows communication among these three games.

  • In the Trade Center, the player can trade Pokémon with one other player. There are no restrictions on trading between languages.
  • In the Colosseum, the player can battle one other player in a Single or Double Battle, or join three other players for a Multi Battle. There are no restrictions on battling between languages. Link battle wins and losses are recorded on the Battle Results board on Pokémon Center 2F.
  • In the Record Corner, the player can mix records with up to three other players of Pokémon Emerald. The player must have reached the Mauville City Pokémon Center in order to mix records. This feature is not available in Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. There are no restrictions on mixing records between languages in the Wireless Club.
  • In Berry Crush, the player can play the Berry Crush minigame with another player. The Powder Jar is required to play this minigame.

When using the Pokémon Wireless Club Direct Corner, one player must choose "Become Leader", while the other players choose "Join Group" and join that leader's group.

Union Room
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The Union Room is accessible at the Union Room desk, but only if the Wireless Adapter was connected when the game launched. The Union Room is a special hub area in which nearby players who are also in the Union Room appear. Up to 40 players can appear in the room at once.

In the Union Room, players can chat using the easy chat system, view other Trainers' Trainer cards, battle with up to three level 30 or lower Pokémon, or trade via the trading board.

Generation IV

A Pokémon Center in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
A Pokémon Center in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

In the Generation IV games, Pokémon Centers introduce a basement floor, which takes use of Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Opposite the ground floor's escalator, another escalator downstairs to the basement appears. While the second floor retains the same features from the Generation III games, supporting up to four players using the native wireless connection of the Nintendo DS, the basement floor is where players can link up with others around the world using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The ground floor, as always, is where a player can heal their Pokémon and use a PC. As of Pokémon Platinum, players can also challenge other Trainers inside specific Pokémon Centers also in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver in Olivine City.

A healing machine similar to the ones found in the centers can be obtained from the Underground in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum and placed in a Secret Base; however, it cannot heal Pokémon.

In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the Pokémon Center's design receives a major overhaul. The second floor became a mezzanine, located above and directly behind the main desk, and two staircases were added on each side of the desk for access to it. The PC was moved to the corner of the desk. All functions remain the same. The player's walking Pokémon will return to its Poké Ball while being healed. If the first Pokémon in the player's party fainted prior to healing, it will return to being the walking Pokémon as soon as it has been revived.

Wireless Club

Generation IV games feature a wireless club just like the Generation III games, where players in a Union Room can battle, trade, mix records and, in Pokémon Platinum and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, spin Eggs. However, the Pokémon Centers in these regions also have a basement, where the Wi-Fi Club is located, allowing players to connect to each other if they are registered on each other's Pal Pad. Here they can battle and trade, and they can talk to each other through the built-in microphone of the Nintendo DS, instead of using the easy chat system as in the Generation III games; however, the easy chat system is also supported.

Wi-Fi Plaza

Main article: Wi-Fi Plaza

The Wi-Fi Plaza is an enhancement to the Wi-Fi Club in Pokémon Platinum and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver and is located on the basement floor. Players from around the world can enter a plaza to make Poffins and play minigames together via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The player can walk around the plaza and communicate with other players there. A leap in multiplayer gameplay is introduced, allowing up to twenty players to enter the Wi-Fi Plaza at a time. The player may only spend a certain amount of time at the Wi-Fi Plaza each day.

Trainers

In Pokémon Platinum, after obtaining the Vs. Seeker from Dawn/Lucas on Route 207, trainers that were originally located at Jubilife TV in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl can be found roaming through Sinnoh's Pokémon Centers. Their teams grow stronger as the player progresses through the game. Their locations will vary by the day of the week. Reporter Kinsey and Cameraman Tevin will always be found in the same Pokémon Center together. Idol Grace cannot be found at any Pokémon Center on Wednesdays.

Trainer Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Cameraman OD.png Cameraman Tevin Jubilife City Hearthome City Jubilife City Jubilife City Hearthome City Fight Area Fight Area
Clown OD.png Clown Lee Celestic Town Pastoria City Celestic Town Pastoria City Celestic Town Hearthome City Hearthome City
Guitarist IV OD.png Guitarist Arturo Canalave City Canalave City Pastoria City Sunyshore City Sunyshore City Pastoria City Pastoria City
Idol OD.png Idol Grace Pastoria City Oreburgh City Oreburgh City Pastoria City Snowpoint City Snowpoint City
Reporter OD.pngCameraman OD.png Interviewers Roxy and Oli Eterna City Eterna City Veilstone City Veilstone City Eterna City Eterna City
025OD DP.png Poké Kid Ariel Floaroma Town Solaceon Town Resort Area Floaroma Town Solaceon Town Resort Area Resort Area
Reporter OD.png Reporter Kinsey Jubilife City Hearthome City Jubilife City Jubilife City Hearthome City Fight Area Fight Area


Generation V

A Pokémon Center in Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2

In the Generation V games, the Poké Mart has been merged with the Pokémon Center. This is similar to how the Pokémon League lobbies of previous generations contain both a Poké Mart and a Pokémon Center. The PCs in this generation have a help function, which describes a wide variety of game-related topics.

As with Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the second floor is a mezzanine above and directly behind the main desk. All multiplayer features found on the second floor of Pokémon Centers in the Generation IV games, including the Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection features present in the basements, can be found here by talking to the attendant to the left and on the center, respectively. The attendant to the right allows players to access the Global Trade System (GTS), as well as all the features from the Global Terminal, such as the playback of recorded videos. The Global Battle Union (GBU) can also be accessed here, allowing players to battle random players via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. Geonet can also be found on the second floor, allowing players to register their real-world location, as in the Generation IV games. All Pokémon Centers except the one in the Pokémon League have a second floor.

Generation VI

Concept art depicting the internal layout of a Pokémon Center from Pokémon X and Y
A Pokémon Center in Pokémon X and Y

In Generation VI, the wireless and online features previously accessible in Pokémon Centers are now handled by the Player Search System. As a result, the Centers are much smaller, as there is no need for additional floors anymore.

If the player walks into a Pokémon Center on their birthday (as noted in the Nintendo 3DS system), the Pokémon Center lady will wish them a happy birthday.

In Pokémon X and Y, the Pokémon Centers now consist of the traditional counter to heal the player's Pokémon, and two small rooms to the sides. The room located on the right of the counter houses the Poké Mart again, which is accessed by talking to an attendant. In certain towns, a second attendant who sells TMs, special types of Poké Balls, or other items is also present. The room to the left of the counter is a dressing room that allows the player to change clothes and register their favorite outfits.

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Pokémon Centers consists of one large room with a similar layout to the ground floor of the Pokémon Centers of the original versions, but with no PC and no second floor. The counter is in the back of the building and to the right is a map on the back wall. Just as in the original, Pokémon Centers do not contain a Poké Mart, which are a separate building. In Lavaridge Town, the Pokémon Center is connected to the town's hot springs.

Generation VII

A Pokémon Center in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Pokémon Centers consist of one large room. The Pokémon Center lady's counter is in the center of the building. On the right is a Poké Mart counter, staffed by one or two attendants, depending on the Pokémon Center. On the left is the Pokémon Center Café, where players can purchase one of three drinks. Once per day, after buying a drink, the player will receive Poké Beans for use in Pokémon Refresh and a status condition healing item from another region, such as Casteliacones and Old Gateaux.

If the player walks into a Pokémon Center on their birthday (as noted in the Nintendo 3DS system), the Pokémon Center lady will wish them a happy birthday.

In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, Pokémon Centers consist of one large room. The counter is in the back of the building, and a Chansey stands next to the nurse, like in Pokémon Yellow. As in Generation I and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Pokémon Centers do not contain a Poké Mart, which are a separate building. A map is located on the back wall to the right of the counter.

Generation VIII

Concept sketch of a Pokémon Center in Galar, drawn by Shigeru Ohmori[2]
A Pokémon Center in Pokémon Sword and Shield

In Pokémon Sword and Shield, Pokémon Centers consist of one large room. The Pokémon Center lady's counter is in the center toward the back of the Pokémon Center. The Pokémon Center lady will heal all of the Pokémon in the player's party and Boxes. On the right is a Poké Mart counter, staffed by one or two attendants, depending on the Pokémon Center. The range of items available for purchase at Poké Marts expands as the player earns more Gym Badges. Behind the left counter is an Indeedee and an attendant named Jack who provides the services of the Move Deleter, Move Reminder, Memory Girl, and Name Rater. There is also a Rotomi next to the nurse's counter.

According to Pokémon Sword and Shield director Shigeru Ohmori, the Pokémon Centers in Galar are inspired by pubs common to the United Kingdom; this basis was chosen to evoke the idea of people gathering in these Pokémon Centers to relax and watch Pokémon battles. An early concept sketch for the Galarian Pokémon Center building was drawn by Ohmori while he was traveling for media interviews in the leadup to Pokémon Sun and Moon's release.[2]

Pokémon Centers in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl are identical to those in the original games. Escalators downstairs access the Union Room's Global Room where players can link up with others around the world using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, while escalators upstairs access the Local Room for supporting native wireless connection. However, these features can now also be accessed immediately by pressing the Y button in the overworld.

Generation IX

A Pokémon Center in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet

Unlike in previous generations, the Pokémon Centers in Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have no interior, and are instead accessible directly from the overworld. The Pokémon Center building resembles a gas station, with a large white Poké Ball-shaped light on the flat rooftop. These Pokémon Centers have three counters: the Pokémon Center lady's counter is located at the center, flanked on one side by the Poké Mart counter, and on the other by the TM Machine, a station which allows players to craft TMs. On the wall closest to the TM Machine is a yellow monitor located next to a circle on the ground of the same color with a Poké Ball symbol in the center. Interacting with the monitor opens the Union Circle screen. Other players joining via the Union Circle will appear from the yellow circle on the ground. Pokémon League representatives can often be found at Pokémon Centers, and will give the player a reward for beating all the Trainers in the area.

A Pokémon Center in The Teal Mask

In The Teal Mask, the Pokémon Center in front of the Mossui Town community center in Kitakami has no interior, like the Pokémon Centers in Paldea. This Pokémon Center has two counters underneath a white canopy with a Yanma symbol on it, with the healing counter located to the right of the TM Machine. To the right of the two counters is the Union Circle monitor, with the yellow circle where other players appear located directly in front of it. Unlike the Pokémon Centers in Paldea, this center does not have a Poké Mart counter, with a shop called Peachy's being located nearby instead.

A self-service healing machine in The Indigo Disk

In The Indigo Disk, while there are no Pokémon Centers at Blueberry Academy, the Terarium has self-service healing machines found at rest areas and plazas. There are also nearby vending machines serving as substitutes for the Poké Mart counter, and the Central Plaza has a TM Machine and Union Circle station located next to the healing machine. Additionally, similar to the Pokémon League representatives found near several Pokémon Centers in Paldea, guidance counselors can be found at the rest area in each biome, and will give the player rewards and BP for beating a certain number of Trainers in that biome.

Layout

Interior

  • Red, Blue, and Yellow Kanto

    Red, Blue, and Yellow
    Kanto

  • Gold, Silver, and Crystal Johto

    Gold, Silver, and Crystal
    Johto

  • Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald Hoenn

    Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
    Hoenn

  • FireRed and LeafGreen Kanto

    FireRed and LeafGreen
    Kanto

  • Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum Sinnoh

    Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
    Sinnoh

  • HeartGold and SoulSilver Johto

    HeartGold and SoulSilver
    Johto

  • Black, White, Black 2, and White 2 Unova

    Black, White, Black 2, and White 2
    Unova

  • X and Y Kalos

    X and Y
    Kalos

  • Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Hoenn

    Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
    Hoenn

  • Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon Alola

    Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
    Alola

  • Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Kanto

    Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
    Kanto

  • Sword and Shield Galar

    Sword and Shield
    Galar

  • Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Sinnoh

    Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
    Sinnoh

  • Scarlet and Violet Paldea

    Scarlet and Violet
    Paldea

  • The Teal Mask Kitakami

    The Teal Mask
    Kitakami

Exterior

Exterior (Japan)

Concept artwork

  • X and Y Kalos

    X and Y
    Kalos

  • X and Y Kalos

    X and Y
    Kalos

  • Sun and Moon Alola

    Sun and Moon
    Alola

  • Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Kanto

    Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
    Kanto

  • Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Kanto

    Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
    Kanto

  • Sword and Shield Galar

    Sword and Shield
    Galar

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Puzzle League

In Pokémon Puzzle League, the Puzzle Village contains a Pokémon Center building which simply displays the options screen.

Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire

Main article: Pokémon Mart and Pokémon Center (Ruby Field)

In the Ruby Field of Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire, the same building serves as a Pokémon Mart and Pokémon Center. When this building serves as a Pokémon Center, it is used to evolve Pokémon. The "Pokémon Mart" sign turns around and becomes a "Pokémon Center" sign when a Pokémon is able to evolve.

Pinball Ruby Center.png Pinball Ruby open Center.png
Pokémon Center
(closed door) 		Pokémon Center
(open door)

Pokémon Trading Card Game series

In Pokémon Trading Card Game and Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!, there is no Pokémon Center. However, the Clubs in the TCG Island and Forts in the GR Island have a room at the west side that is visually similar to the interior of Pokémon Centers, which include a PC and female attendants that offer multiplayer features: the Battle Center for dueling and the Gift Center for transferring cards and deck configurations.

The Pokémon Center card is available in both games.

TCG1 C50 Pokémon Center.png TCG2 B59 Pokémon Center.png
Pokémon Center (GB1) Pokémon Center (GB2)

Pokémon Masters EX

In Pokémon Masters EX, the Pokémon Center not only acts as the main menu and entry point to various game modes, but also as a hub where the player can interact with sync pairs they've teamed up with. Pokémon Center is operated by three sisters: Trista, Tricia and Trinnia, who staff the main reception desk, the shop, and the café respectively. A jukebox is available for the player to listen to songs from the game's soundtrack.

In animation

Pokémon animated series

A Pokémon Center in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Pokémon Centers in the animated series are headed by a Nurse Joy. The healing process takes place in real-time, unlike in the games, so Ash and his friends often have to wait until their Pokémon are fully healed. All Pokémon Centers are connected and, in times of crisis, all Pokémon can be transferred from one to another, as seen in Pokémon Emergency!. Pokémon Centers are considered an important service, as shown in Celebi and Joy! where, in the past, the residents of Marion Town built a Pokémon Center as a community project.

Pokémon Centers are designed for Trainers so they can rest between activities. Trainers use Pokémon Centers as gathering places, so they can share information about Pokémon. They also have access to video phones, PCs, trade machines, and most offer free food and lodging. As a Pokémon journey can take a long time, Pokémon Centers can also be used as mailing destinations. In addition, a Trainer can arrange for their loved ones to send them packages, typically to the next Pokémon Center they are traveling to.

Inside a typical Pokémon Center, one can find a front desk, a lobby (sometimes with vending machines), a Poké Ball room, an Emergency Room with plenty of beds for injured Pokémon, a recovery room, a waiting room, rooms for lodging, and a cafeteria. A lobby may also have a large widescreen TV or several smaller TVs so Trainers can watch typically Pokémon-oriented shows, such as Sinnoh Now, Pokémon Contest broadcasts, and major competitions like the Pokémon League Conference and the Grand Festival of each region. A typical sleeping room has a desk and chair and two sets of bunk beds to maximize space and girls do not have to sleep in separate rooms from boys. At least one Pokémon Center was shown in Uncrushing Defeat! to have a small library with a PC (presumably connected to some network akin to the Internet), as an information room. It is unknown how these activities performed by a Pokémon Center are financed. On the outside, they come in all shapes and sizes, but usually have a rather large P somewhere and battlefields where Trainers can practice.

Battlefields on the outside of a Pokémon Center

As shown in The Ghost of Maiden's Peak, Pokémon Centers have a curfew for their residing Trainers. At 11:00 PM a metal screen is lowered down in front of the Pokémon Center's doorway, preventing Trainers from entering or leaving the Pokémon Center after curfew.

In Restore and Renew! and Under Color of Darkness!, Ash and Goh are seen wearing pajamas provided by the Pokémon Center.

The resident Nurse Joy of the center is usually assisted by a certain type of Pokémon, usually one or various Chansey in Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, and the Orange Islands, Audino in Unova and the Decolore Islands, Wigglytuff in Kalos, and Blissey and Comfey in Alola. There are some exceptions in certain Pokémon Centers regardless of region however, for example the Nurse Joy of Johto's Ice Path was assisted by a Jynx.

Professor Oak has also written senryū about Pokémon Centers in two of his lectures:

Pokédex entries

Episode Subject Source Entry
SM004 Pokémon Center Rotom Pokédex The Pokémon Center is where you can heal your Pokémon and restore its strength and treat any status conditions.

Pokémon Origins

A Pokémon Center in Pokémon Origins

In Pokémon Origins, Pokémon Centers are headed by an unnamed nurse. The healing process takes place in real time, unlike in the games, which would often make Red wait until his Pokémon were fully healed before leaving. Pokémon Centers can also be used as social gathering places where Trainers can share information with other people. Additionally, Trainers have access to video phones and PCs within the Pokémon Center.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Pokémon Center in Pokémon Evolutions

In The Champion, people at a Galarian Pokémon Center prepared to watch Champion Leon's Championship Match through television.

In the manga

A Pokémon Center in Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

Be the Best! Pokémon B+W

A Pokémon Center appeared in Victini - A New Friend!. Monta received a Victini from a deliveryman there.

  • Deliveryman

    Deliveryman

Movie adaptations

A Pokémon Center located in Dahara City appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.

Pokémon Adventures

A Pokémon Center first appeared in Wanted: Pikachu!. Many others have since appeared throughout the manga.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Pokémon Center first appeared in Falkner The Bird Keeper's Challenge!!. Several others were seen later throughout the manga.

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

A Pokémon Center first appeared in Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!. Other ones appeared in Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!? and PMDP15.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Vermilion City's Pokémon Center appeared in Beyond Chivalry… Aiming to Be a Leek Master!.

Gallery

In the TCG

The following is a list of cards named Pokémon Center.

Pokémon Center
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 #
Pokémon Center T Base Set Uncommon 85/102 Expansion Pack Uncommon  
      Nivi City Gym    
      Yamabuki City Gym    
Base Set 2 Uncommon 114/130      
Wizards Black Star Promos   40      
Night Pokémon Center T Diamond & Pearl Uncommon 108/130 Space-Time Creation Uncommon  
Pokémon Center St Next Destinies Uncommon 90/99 Hail Blizzard U 051/052
      BW-P Promotional cards   190/BW-P
 


In the TFG

The playmat in the Pokémon Trading Figure Game has a Pokémon Center space, which Pokémon are sent to if they lose a battle.

Trivia

  • The Pokémon Center in Po Town is the only one in the core series where healing one's Pokémon is not free of charge, as the Team Skull Grunt behind the desk will charge the player $10.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 寶可夢中心 Pokémon Jūngsām *
小精靈中心 Síujīnglìhng Jūngsām *
Mandarin 寶可夢中心 / 宝可梦中心 Pokémon Zhōngxīn *
神奇寶貝中心 / 神奇宝贝中心 Shénqí Bǎobèi Zhōngxīn *
The Czech Republic Flag.png Czech Pokémoní středisko (manga)
Pokémonové středisko (animated series)
Denmark Flag.png Danish Pokémon-center*
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Pokémon-Centrum*
Finland Flag.png Finnish Pokémon Center*
Pokémon-keskus*
French Canada Flag.png Canada Pokémon Center*
France Flag.png Europe Centre Pokémon
Germany Flag.png German Pokémon-Center
Israel Flag.png Hebrew מרכז פוקימונים Merkaz Pokémonim
Hungary Flag.png Hungarian Pokémon központban
Iceland Flag.png Icelandic Pokémon-miðstöð
Indonesia Flag.png Indonesian Pusat Pokémon
Italy Flag.png Italian Centro Pokémon
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓몬센터 Pokémon Center
Norway Flag.png Norwegian Pokémon Center
Pokémonsenter
Poké Center[3]
Poland Flag.png Polish Centrum Pokémonów*
Centrum Pokémon*
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Centro Pokémon (animated series, Diamond & Pearl, manga, Pokémon Club)
Centro de Pokémon (Next Destinies)
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Centro Pokémon
Romania Flag.png Romanian Centru Pokémon
Russia Flag.png Russian Центр Покемонов Tsentr Pokémonov
Spain Flag.png Spanish Centro Pokémon
Sweden Flag.png Swedish Pokémon Center*
Pokémoncenter*
Thailand Flag.png Thai โปเกมอนเซ็นเตอร์ Pokémon Center
Turkey Flag.png Turkish Pokémon Merkezi
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Trung tâm Pokémon

See also

References

  1. ↑ GlitterBerri's Game Translations » Early Concept Art
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Shea, Brian (October 4, 2019). "Exclusive Pokémon Sword And Shield Concept Art Gallery." Game Informer (Archived on April 16, 2024.)
  3. ↑ Glossary on Pokemon.no (archived)


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