Name Rater

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Name Rater せいめいはんだんし Onomancer
The Name Rater in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gender	Male
Hometown	Varies
Region	Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Orre, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos
Generation	I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Games	Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White, Black 2 and White 2, X and Y

A Name Rater (Japanese: せいめいはんだんし Onomancer) is a man who judges how suitable Pokémon nicknames are. Name Raters allow the players to rename their Pokémon, as long as they are the original Trainer.

Renamable Pokémon

If the Pokémon was caught by the player that currently owns it, he will say that the name could be better and offer the player the option of changing it.

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

However, if both players have identical Trainer IDs and secret IDs (which is extremely unlikely), he will allow name changes. In Generation V, both players must also have the same name and gender as well.

Additionally, in Generation I only, should the player press End with no characters in the nickname space, the process will proceed as if the player canceled the nicknaming process, whereas in later games it will be treated as giving the Pokémon the same nickname as before.

Locations

Pokémon Name Raters can be found in the following locations:

Region	City	Location
Kanto	Lavender Town	south of Mr. Fuji's house
Johto	Goldenrod City	north of the Magnet Train station
Hoenn	Slateport City	south of the Contest HallRS/Battle TentE
Orre	Agate Village	inside the Day Care
Sinnoh	Eterna City	Eterna Condominiums, first floor
Unova	Castelia City	building north of Central Plaza on the leftBW in the Medal Office buildingB2W2
Kalos	Camphrier Town	inside the Pokémon Center

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

Sprites

Overworld sprites
Kanto
	Generation I	Generation II	Generation III	Generation IV
Johto	File:Name rater Johto II OD.png
	Generation II	Generation IV
Hoenn
	Generation III
Sinnoh
	Generation IV
Unova
	Generation V

Quotes

Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow

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

No:"Fine! Come anytime you like!"

Yes:"Which Pokémon should I look at?"

• Show traded Pokémon

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

• Show original Pokémon

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

No:"Fine! Come anytime you like!"

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

• After a name is inputted:

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

Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal

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

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

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

• Show traded Pokémon

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

• Show original Pokémon

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

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

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

• After a name is inputted:

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

• If different from old name:

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

• If the same as old name:

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

Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald

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

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

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

• Show traded Pokémon

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

• Show original Pokémon

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

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

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

• After a name is inputted:

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

• If different from old name:

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

• If the same as old name:

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

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

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

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

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

• Show traded Pokémon

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

• Show original Pokémon

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

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

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

• After a name is inputted:

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

• If different from old name:

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

• If the same as old name:

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

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum

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

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

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

• Show traded Pokémon

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

• Show original Pokémon

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

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

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

• After a name is inputted:

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

• If different from old name:

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

• If the same as old name:

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

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

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

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

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

• Show traded Pokémon

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

• Show original Pokémon

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

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

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

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

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

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

• If the same as old name:

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

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

Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

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

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

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

• Show traded Pokémon

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

• Show original Pokémon

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

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

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

• After a name is inputted:

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

• If different from old name:

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

• If the same as old name:

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

Pokémon X and Y

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

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

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

• Show traded Pokémon

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

• Show original Pokémon

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

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

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

• After a name is inputted:

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

• If different from old name:

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

• If the same as old name:

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

Non-player characters in the core series games

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

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

This game character article is part of Project CharacterDex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each character found in the Pokémon games.