Name Rater

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Name Rater
せいめいはんだんし Onomancer
File:HGSS Name Rater.png
The Name Rater in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
Gender Male
Hometown Varies
Region Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Orre, Sinnoh, Unova
Generation I, II, III, IV, V
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

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.

Locations

Pokémon Name Raters can be found in the following locations:

Sprites

Overworld sprites
Kanto Name rater Kanto I OD.png Name rater Kanto II OD.png Name rater Kanto III OD.png
Generation I Generation II Generation III
Johto File:Name rater Johto II OD.png
Generation II
Hoenn File:Name rater Hoenn OD.png
Generation III
Unova File:Name rater Unova OD.png
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:"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>! 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 Black and White

"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?"
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!"

Trivia

  • In every game starting with Pokémon Crystal, if the player chooses to name the Pokémon the same name as before, the Name Rater will exclaim "It looks the same, yet it is vastly superior!"
  • HeartGold and SoulSilver are the only games where he does not greet the player with "Hello, hello!", instead saying "Hello, there!".



Non-player characters in the core series games
Kanto Professor OakMom (Kanto)Mom (LGPE)RedBlueGreenTraceDaisyOld manBillCelioMr. FujiSafari Zone WardenCopycatPrimoKoichi
Pokémon Fan Club ChairmanErik and SaraLostelleTealaSelphyCalSteven StoneMayleneMinaCameronMr. GameMorimoto
Team RocketGym guideGym LeadersElite FourProfessors' aidesMagikarp salesmanName RaterDay-Care PersonMr. Hyper
Johto Professor ElmProfessor OakMomEthanLyraSilverMr. PokémonEusineLanceRedKiyoBaobaMagnusEarlKurtCarrieDude
MaryBuenaRadio DirectorHaircut brothersWebsterMasterLiWilmaPrimoMaximoJetCaitlinCynthiaCameronMr. GameFelicityTeala
Team RocketGym guideGym LeadersFrontier BrainsKimono GirlsWeek SiblingsName RaterPoké SeerDay-Care CoupleProfessors' aides
Hoenn Professor BirchMomMayBrendanWallyWandaSteven StoneWallaceScottMr. BrineyMr. StoneGabby and TyLanette
BrigetteProfessor CozmoPokémon Fan Club ChairmanRydelWinstrate familyCaptain SternTrick MasterTreasure HunterDock
ApprenticePokémon Center LadiesOld guysMr. BondingTealaAaruneLisiaZinniaLookerInverChazFossil ManiacKiriMemory Girl
Team AquaTeam MagmaGym LeadersElite FourFrontier BrainsBattle ChatelainesGym guideName RaterDay-Care CoupleStats judge
Sinnoh Professor RowanProfessor OakJohannaBarryLucasDawnCynthiaLookerStat Trainers (CherylRileyMiraBuckMarley)
BebeTealaFelicityRoxy and OliRoseanneRad RickshawEldritchWilmaJasmineCaitlinJuliaJordanDexterKeiraMr. BacklotMorimoto
Underground ManMr. GoodsMr. FuegoPokétch Co. PresidentDr. FootstepPokémon Fan Club ChairmanHelenaKetch Appy
Team GalacticGym guideGym LeadersElite FourFrontier BrainsName RaterDay-Care CoupleProfessors' aidesStats judge
Unova Professor JuniperMom (BW)Mom (B2W2)CherenBiancaBianca's fatherHughHugh's sisterCedric JuniperFennelAmanita
CilanChiliCressLenoraHawesLoblollyCharlesIrisDraydenAlderBengaCurtisYancyBrycenSabrinaPop Roxie
HilbertHildaNateRosaIngoEmmetCynthiaLookerNColressMorimotoNishinoPokémon Fan Club Chairman
CyranoBriarCarmineKieranKoraidonMiraidonGeetaRikaClavellPerrinSnacksworthSynclaire
Team PlasmaClydeGym Leaders • Elite Four (Unova · BB) • PWT participantsName RaterDay-Care CoupleJudgeMagikarp salesmanSpecial CoachesGuidance counselors


RuiEagunBeluhProfessor KraneJoviLilyChobinDr. Kaminko
WillieMayor Es CadeJustyCailDukingSilva
AnchaFateenChief SherlesOfficer JohnsonVander
Kids Grid (MeggNettBittSeccPerrMarcia) • MakanMr. Verich
TrestAgnolBattlusInfinInityName RaterMove Reminder
Move DeleterCipherTeam SnagemShadow Pokémon Trainers


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