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The '''Pokémon Center nurse''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンターナース''' ''Pokémon Center nurse'') is an operator of a [[Pokémon Center]]. They facilitate the restoration of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to full {{stat|HP|health}}, and usually provide this basic service free of charge.  
The '''Pokémon Center nurse''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンターナース''' ''Pokémon Center nurse'') is an operator of a [[Pokémon Center]]. In Generations {{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, and {{gen|III}}<!--FRLG-->, they are also referred to as '''receptionists''' (Japanese: '''{{j|うけつけのねーちゃん}}''' ''reception lady''). They facilitate the restoration of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to full {{stat|HP|health}}, and usually provide this basic service free of charge.


In the main {{pkmn|anime}}, [[Nurse Joy]] take the role of the Pokémon Center nurses.
In the main {{pkmn|anime}}, [[Nurse Joy]] takes the role of the Pokémon Center nurses.


==In the games==
==In the games==
{{Split|{{u|SatoMew2/Pokémon Center operator|Pokémon Center operator}}|section}}
{{Split|Pokémon Center operator|section}}
{{Incomplete|section|Check receptionist and attendant titles in Gens IV-VI, if any}}
{{Incomplete|section|Check receptionist and attendant titles in Gens IV-VI, if any}}
[[File:Red Green Nurse.png|thumb|Art of the receptionist from [[Generation I]] (original source unknown)]]
[[File:Pokemon Journal.jpg|thumb|256px|The receptionist as seen on the Generation I cover of {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}]]
[[File:PokeCenter receptionist FRLG.png|thumb|The receptionist heal the player's Pokémon]]
[[File:PokeCenter 2F attendant FRLG.png|thumb|The attendants assist the player with multiplayer functionality]]
Pokémon Center nurses operate the [[Pokémon Center]]s in the [[core series]] {{pkmn|games}} and are referred to in-game as the center's '''receptionist''' (Japanese: '''{{j|うけつけのねーちゃん}}''' ''reception lady''),<!--Generations I, II, and FRLG--> usually standing behind the counter and beside a machine which is able to heal the player's {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to full health. The nurses are not known to be named and there is no evidence to support that they are related, unlike their [[Nurse Joy|anime counterpart]]. They're accompanied by '''attendants''' (Japanese: '''{{j|あんないやく}}''' ''guides'')<!--Generations I, II, and FRLG--> that guide the player in multiplayer functionality, like [[Trade|Link Trades]] and Link Battles, and which are usually found on the second floor (except in the [[Generation I]] games, where the attendant is found to the right of the Pokémon Center receptionist in a separate counter as there is only one floor).


In {{game|Yellow}}, nurses appear under a different overworld sprite that better matches the official artwork of the time but which also bears a resemblance to the {{pkmn|anime}}'s Joy. She is accompanied by {{p|Chansey}} in every Pokémon Center.<!--Game Freak's Pokémon Journal from September 1997 talks about Joy (ジョーイ) → https://web.archive.org/web/19971016215515/http://www.gamefreak.co.jp/POKEMON/NEWS/NEWS.HTM -->
[[File:PokeCenter receptionist FRLG.png|thumb|The receptionist heals the player's Pokémon]]
A Pokémon Center Nurse operates every Pokémon Center in the [[Pokémon games]], usually standing behind the counter and beside a machine which is able to heal the [[player]]'s Pokémon to full health.


In [[Generation II]], the nurses have red hair, except for the one in [[Fuchsia City]], which has green hair. The second-floor attendants are also green-haired. The attendant on the [[Pokémon Communication Center]]'s Trade Corner in [[Goldenrod City]] in {{game|Crystal}} is instead blue-haired; she also gives the player the [[GS Ball]] after being distributed in an event (in the localizations, she is unused, and appears climbing down the stairs of the second floor when calling the player to give them the GS Ball).
In {{game|Yellow}}, the Nurses appear under a different overworld sprite that better matches the official artwork of the time but which also bears a resemblance to the {{pkmn|anime}}'s [[Nurse Joy]]. They are also all accompanied by {{p|Chansey}} like Nurse Joy.


A nurse named [[Teala]] appears in every Pokémon Center second floor of {{game2|FireRed|LeafGreen|Emerald}} or in the basement in the [[Generation IV]] games, usually giving information about wireless communication to the player. She manages the items the player obtains through [[Mystery Gift]] in the corresponding [[Generation III]] games.
In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, a nurse named '''Casey''' (Japanese: '''メディ''' ''Medi'') participates in {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s with a {{p|Chansey}} nicknamed ''Pinky''.
 
{{Pokémon/4/Contest
|game=Diamond
|ndex=113
|pokemon=Chansey
|nickname=Pinky
|type1=Normal
|level=?
|gender=female
|move1=Healing Wish|move1cat=Cute|move1app=0
|move2=Fling|move2cat=Tough|move2app=1
|move3=Minimize|move3cat=Cute|move3app=2
|move4=Double-Edge|move4cat=Tough|move4app=0
}}


In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, a nurse named '''Casey''' (Japanese: '''メディ''' ''Medi'') participates in {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s with a {{p|Chansey}} nicknamed ''Pinky''.
In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, the player character's [[Mom (Black 2 and White 2)|mother]] used to be a nurse, outright stated by her during a [[Xtransceiver]] conversation. She has mentioned working at [[Nimbasa City]] and is implied to have worked at [[Mistralton City]].


In {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}}, the player character's [[Mom|mother]] used to be a nurse, outright stated by her during a [[Xtransceiver]] conversation. She has mentioned working at [[Nimbasa City]] and is implied to have worked at [[Mistralton City]].
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, there is an old lady on [[Mt. Chimney]] stating that she used to be a "Pokémon Center girl".


===Sprites===
====Appearance====
{{Incomplete|section|Receptionist variants (if any) and all attendant sprites from Gen III+}}
{{Incomplete|section|Gen VI model}}
====Receptionist====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #B03010;"
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #B03010;"
|-
|-
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse Fuchsia II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse Fuchsia II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse RS OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse RS OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse FRLG OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse E OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse IV OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse OD.png]]
|-
|-
|-
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation I|Gen I}}<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|(RGB)}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation I|Gen I}}<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|(RGB)}}</span>
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| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation II|Gen II}}<br>{{color2|fff|Fuchsia City|(Fuchsia)}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation II|Gen II}}<br>{{color2|fff|Fuchsia City|(Fuchsia)}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation III|Gen III}}<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|(RS)}}
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation III|Gen III}}<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|(RS)}}
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse FRLG OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse E OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse IV OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse OD.png]]
|-
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation III|Gen III}}<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|(FRLG)}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation III|Gen III}}<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|(FRLG)}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation III|Gen III}}<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|(Emerald)}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation III|Gen III}}<br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|(Emerald)}}</span>
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| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation V|Gen V}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation V|Gen V}}</span>
|}
|}
====Attendant====
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #B03010;"
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse CableClub I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PC 2F Nurse II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:32px; height:32px"| [[File:PCC Nurse C JP OD.png]]
|-
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation I|Gen I}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Generation II|Gen II}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}<sup>JP</sup><br>{{color2|fff|Pokémon Communication Center|(PCC)}}</span>
|}
===Pokémon===
Casey uses this Pokémon in [[Pokémon Super Contest|Contests]].
{{Pokémon/4/Contest
|game=Diamond
|ndex=113
|pokemon=Chansey
|nickname=Pinky
|type1=Normal
|level=?
|gender=female
|move1=Healing Wish|move1cat=Cute
|move2=Fling|move2cat=Tough|move2app=1
|move3=Minimize|move3cat=Cute|move3app=2
|move4=Double-Edge|move4cat=Tough
}}


===Quotes===
===Quotes===
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:''Welcome to our <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>!''
:''Welcome to our <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>!''
:''We heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc> back to perfect health!''
:''We heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc> back to perfect health!''
:''{{tt|Shall we heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc>?|First time only}}''
:...
:...
:''Ok. We'll need your <sc>Pokémon</sc>.''
:''Ok. We'll need your <sc>Pokémon</sc>.''
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:''We've restored your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to full health.''
:''We've restored your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to full health.''
:''We hope to see you again!''
:''We hope to see you again!''
'''When a [[Wireless Adapter]] is inserted and another player is nearby, the Nurse's goodbye will be different:'''
:''It appears as if <PLAYER> is playing right now.''
:''Go for it!''


'''When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:'''
'''When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:'''
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:''Thank you for waiting. We've restored your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to full health.
:''Thank you for waiting. We've restored your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to full health.
:''We hope to see you again!''
:''We hope to see you again!''
'''When a [[Wireless Adapter]] is inserted and another player is nearby, the Nurse's goodbye will be different:'''
:''It appears as if <PLAYER> is playing right now.''
:''Go for it!''


====Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
====Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
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:''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
:''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
:''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
:''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
'''After obtaining a certain number of Trainer stars:'''
'''After obtaining a Gold trainer card:'''
:''Great to see you, <PLAYER>!
:'''Introduction (First Time)'''
:''You want the usual, right?
::''Would you like to...''
::''!''
::''Th-that Trainer Card!''
::''That wonderful shade! That sparkle!''
::''I've seen several Trainers with Silver Trainer Cards already...''
::''But you're the first to top them all with that impressive Trainer Card.''
::''Oh, <PLAYER>, may I please heal your Pokemon?''
:'''Introduction (second and subsequent)'''
::''Great to see you, <PLAYER>!
::''You want the usual, right?
'''If it's the player's birthday:'''
'''If it's the player's birthday:'''
:''Welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
:''Welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
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::'''No''': ''It isn't? Oh, I must have been confused.''
::'''No''': ''It isn't? Oh, I must have been confused.''
:::''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
:::''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
The rest is as follows:
'''The rest is as follows''':
:...
:...
:''OK, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.''
:''OK, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.''
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====Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire====
====Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire====
{{incomplete|section}}
{{incomplete|section}}
'''If it's day:'''
:''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
'''If it's evening or night:'''
'''If it's evening or night:'''
:''Good evening! Welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
:''Good evening! Welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
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::'''NO''':
::'''NO''':
:::''We hope to see you again!''
:::''We hope to see you again!''
'''[[Mt. Battle]]'''
*If talked to before defeating Dakim
:''Whatever the situation, I won't abandon my duties.''
*If talked to after defeating Dakim but before the first Mt. Battle challenge)
:''It was terrifying, but I always believed that we'd be saved.''
:''Anyways, I shouldn't be chatting.  I have a job to do!''


====XD: Gale of Darkness====
====XD: Gale of Darkness====
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
===In the main series===
===In the main series===
[[File:Nurse Joy anime XY.png|thumb|230px|A Nurse Joy in the {{series|XY}}]]
{{main|Nurse Joy}}
{{main|Nurse Joy}}
[[File:Nurse Joy anime XY.png|thumb|A Nurse Joy in the {{series|XY}}]]
In the anime, Pokémon Centers are run by the Nurse Joys (Japanese: '''ジョーイ''' ''Joy'', referred to as '''ジョーイさん''' ''Joy-{{wp|Japanese honorifics#San|san}}'' by most characters).
In the anime, Pokémon Centers are run by the Nurse Joys (Japanese: '''ジョーイ''' ''Joy'', referred to as '''ジョーイさん''' ''Joy-{{wp|Japanese honorifics#San|san}}'' by most characters).
{{-}}
{{-}}


===In Pokémon Origins===
===In Pokémon Origins===
[[File:Pokémon Center Nurse PO.png|thumb|A Pokémon Center Nurse in Pokémon Origins]]
[[File:Pokémon Center Nurse PO.png|thumb|230px|A Pokémon Center Nurse in Pokémon Origins]]
Pokémon Center nurses made a couple of appearances during the [[Pokémon Origins]] mini-series, serving the same role as in the games. The first one was seen in [[Viridian City]] in ''[[PO01|File 1 - Red]]'', while another one appeared in [[Lavender Town]] in ''[[PO02|File 2 - Cubone]]''. Unlike in most other media, these nurses were different from each other and had different voices as well.
Pokémon Center nurses made a couple of appearances during [[Pokémon Origins]], serving the same role as in the games. The first one was seen in [[Viridian City]] in ''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'', while another one appeared in [[Lavender Town]] in ''[[PO02|File 2: Cubone]]''. Unlike in most other media, these nurses were different from each other and had different voices as well.
{{-}}
{{-}}
==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Nurse Joy EToP.png|thumb|200px|A Nurse Joy from the [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures manga===
In ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'', a Nurse at the [[Celadon City]] Pokémon Center healed {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] while Red received a call from {{adv|Professor Oak}}.
In the {{chap|X & Y}}, a Nurse at a Pokémon Center was tied up as [[Emma|Essentia]] disguised as her to steal {{adv|Y}}'s [[Xerxer|Xerneas]]. Her appearance was based on the nurse within the [[Generation VI]] games.
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
===In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga===
[[File:Nurse Joy EToP.png|right|thumb|200px|A Nurse Joy from the [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
In addition to [[Nurse Joy]] appearing, several generic nurses appear in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], first appearing in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. Nurses appear in a wide variety of outfits, which vary from city to city.
In addition to [[Nurse Joy]] appearing, several generic nurses appear in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], first appearing in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. Nurses appear in a wide variety of outfits, which vary from city to city.
{{-}}
{{-}}
==In the TCG==
==In the TCG==
A {{TCG|Supporter card}} called {{TCG ID|Expedition|Pokémon Nurse|145}} appears in the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}. The art on this card slightly resembles [[Nurse Joy]] from the {{pkmn|anime}}, but has blue hair. The nurse appearing on the card also seems to have been based on the games' nurse, since the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} is based on the {{pkmn|games}}, rather than the anime.
A {{TCG|Supporter card}} called {{TCG ID|Expedition|Pokémon Nurse|145}} appears in the {{TCG|Expedition Base Set}}. The art on this card slightly resembles [[Nurse Joy]] from the {{pkmn|anime}}, but has blue hair. The nurse appearing on the card also seems to have been based on the games' nurse, since the {{pkmn|Trading Card Game}} is based on the {{pkmn|games}}, rather than the anime.
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Pokémon Center Nurse}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pokémon Center Nurse}}
[[Category:Pokémon Adventures characters]]
[[Category:Pokémon Origins characters]]


[[it:Infermiera del Centro Pokémon]]
[[it:Infermiera del Centro Pokémon]]
[[zh:神奇宝贝中心护士]]
[[zh:宝可梦中心护士]]

Revision as of 03:49, 6 October 2016

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Pokémon Center nurse
ポケモンセンターナース Pokémon Center nurse
Nurse.png
Ken Sugimori artwork from the TCG
Gender Female
Hometown Various
Region Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Orre, Sevii Islands
Generation I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Games Red, Blue, Yellow, Gold, Silver, Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, Emerald, FireRed, LeafGreen, Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, HeartGold, SoulSilver, Black, White, Black 2, White 2, X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire, Colosseum, XD: Gale of Darkness
Anime counterpart Nurse Joy
Counterpart debut Pokémon Emergency!

The Pokémon Center nurse (Japanese: ポケモンセンターナース Pokémon Center nurse) is an operator of a Pokémon Center. In Generations I, II, and III, they are also referred to as receptionists (Japanese: うけつけのねーちゃん reception lady). They facilitate the restoration of Trainers' Pokémon to full health, and usually provide this basic service free of charge.

In the main anime, Nurse Joy takes the role of the Pokémon Center nurses.

In the games

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The receptionist as seen on the Generation I cover of Pokémon Journal
The receptionist heals the player's Pokémon

A Pokémon Center Nurse operates every Pokémon Center in the Pokémon games, usually standing behind the counter and beside a machine which is able to heal the player's Pokémon to full health.

In Pokémon Yellow, the Nurses appear under a different overworld sprite that better matches the official artwork of the time but which also bears a resemblance to the anime's Nurse Joy. They are also all accompanied by Chansey like Nurse Joy.

In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, a nurse named Casey (Japanese: メディ Medi) participates in Super Contests with a Chansey nicknamed Pinky.

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Type:
Normal Unknown
Pinky
Healing Wish
Cute
Appeal:
0  
Fling
Tough
Appeal:
1
Minimize
Cute
Appeal:
2 ♥♥
Double-Edge
Tough
Appeal:
0  

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the player character's mother used to be a nurse, outright stated by her during a Xtransceiver conversation. She has mentioned working at Nimbasa City and is implied to have worked at Mistralton City.

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

Appearance

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Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.
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PC Nurse I OD.png Nurse Joy OD.png PC Nurse II OD.png PC Nurse Fuchsia II OD.png PC Nurse RS OD.png PC Nurse FRLG OD.png PC Nurse E OD.png PC Nurse IV OD.png PC Nurse OD.png
Gen I
(RGB)
Gen I
(Yellow)
Gen II Gen II
(Fuchsia)
Gen III
(RS)
Gen III
(FRLG)
Gen III
(Emerald)
Gen IV Gen V

Quotes

Red, Blue, and Yellow

Welcome to our Pokémon Center!
We heal your Pokémon back to perfect health!
Shall we heal your Pokémon?
...
Ok. We'll need your Pokémon.
...
Thank you! Your Pokémon are fighting fit!
We hope to see you again!

Gold, Silver, and Crystal

If it's morning:

Good morning!

If it's day:

Hello!

If it's night:

Good evening! You're out late.

The rest is as follows:

Welcome to our Pokémon Center.
We can heal your Pokémon to perfect health.
Shall we heal your Pokémon?
...
Ok, may I see your Pokémon?
...
Thank you for waiting.
Your Pokémon are fully healed.
We hope to see you again.

When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:

Your Pokémon appear to have tiny life forms stuck to them.
Your Pokémon are healthy and seem to be fine.
But we can't tell you anything more at a Pokémon Center.

Pokémon Communication Center

Hello!
This is the POKéMON COMMUNICATION CENTER--or the POKéCOM CENTER.
We can heal your POKéMON to perfect health.
Shall we heal your POKéMON?
YES:
Ok, may I see your POKéMON?
...
Thank you for waiting.
Your POKéMON are fully healed.
We hope to see you again.
NO:
We hope to see you again.

Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald

Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.
We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.
Would you like to rest your Pokémon?
...
Okay, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.
...
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
We hope to see you again!

When a Wireless Adapter is inserted and another player is nearby, the Nurse's goodbye will be different:

It appears as if <PLAYER> is playing right now.
Go for it!

When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:

Your Pokémon may be infected with Pokérus.
Little is known about the Pokérus except that they are microscopic life-forms that attach to Pokémon.
While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.

FireRed and LeafGreen

Welcome to our Pokémon Center!
Would you like me to heal your Pokémon back to perfect health?
...
Okay, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.
...
Thank you for waiting. We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
We hope to see you again!

When a Wireless Adapter is inserted and another player is nearby, the Nurse's goodbye will be different:

It appears as if <PLAYER> is playing right now.
Go for it!

Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

If it's morning:

Good morning! Welcome to the Pokémon Center.

If it's day or night:

Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.

The rest is as follows:

We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.
Would you like to rest your Pokémon?
...
OK, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.
...
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
We hope to see you again!

When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:

Your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus.
Little is known about the Pokérus except that they are microscopic life-forms that attach to Pokémon.
While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.

HeartGold and SoulSilver

Before obtaining 4 Trainer stars:

Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.
We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.
Would you like to rest your Pokémon?
...
OK, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.
...
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
Please, come back again any time!

After obtaining 4 Trainer stars:

Introduction (First time)
Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.
We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.
Would you like to...
Th-that Trainer Card!
That wonderful shade! And all those stars!
I've seen several Trainers with Violet Trainer Cards up to now...
But you're the first to top them with that impressive Trainer Card.
Please, <PLAYER>, may I please heal your Pokémon?
...
Introduction (Second and subsequent times):
Great to see you, <PLAYER>!
You want the usual right?
...
Post-introduction:
I will be pleased to take your Pokémon for a few seconds.
...
Thank you for waiting.
We hope to see you again!

Black, White, Black 2, and White 2

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Reason: Quotes in Black Tower and White Treehollow

If it's morning:

Good morning! Welcome to the Pokémon Center.
We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.
Would you like to rest your Pokémon?

If it's day or night:

Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.
We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.
Would you like to rest your Pokémon?

After obtaining a Gold trainer card:

Introduction (First Time)
Would you like to...
!
Th-that Trainer Card!
That wonderful shade! That sparkle!
I've seen several Trainers with Silver Trainer Cards already...
But you're the first to top them all with that impressive Trainer Card.
Oh, <PLAYER>, may I please heal your Pokemon?
Introduction (second and subsequent)
Great to see you, <PLAYER>!
You want the usual, right?

If it's the player's birthday:

Welcome to the Pokémon Center.
Hey! Is today your birthday?
Yes: Happy birthday!
Please keep visiting the Pokémon Center for many years to come.
Now, would you like to rest your Pokémon?
No: It isn't? Oh, I must have been confused.
Would you like to rest your Pokémon?

The rest is as follows:

...
OK, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.
...
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
We hope to see you again!

When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:

Oh... It looks like your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus.
Little is known about the Pokérus, except that it is a microscopic life-form that attaches to Pokémon.
While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.

X and Y

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If it's evening or night:

Good evening! Welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?
Yes:
OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
We hope to see you again!
No:
We hope to see you again!

If it's the player's birthday:

  • Upon entering Pokémon Center:
Happy birthday to you, <player>!
Many happy returns, <player>! I hope this will be a wonderful year for you!
  • If player talks to the Nurse:
Happy birthday!
Please keep visiting the Pokémon Center for many years to come!
Now, would you like to rest your Pokémon?
Yes:
OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
We hope to see you again!
No:
We hope to see you again!

If encountered in the Battle Maison

  • If player talks to the Nurse:
Huh? Do you want me to restore your Pokémon's health?
...Listen. As you can see, I'm taking a day off today.
Once I leave the Pokémon Center, I'm an ordinary girl, OK?
I'm quite stressed out from work. Today, I'm letting the stress out by watching battles.
When I go back to work, I'll do my job, so please leave me alone today, OK?

After obtaining a Gold Trainer Card:

First time:
Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.
Here we restore your tired Pokémon to full health.
Would you like to...
Th-that Trainer Card!
That wonderful shade! That sparkle!
I've seen several Trainers with Silver Trainer Cards already...
But you're the first to top them with that impressive Trainer Card.
Oh, <player>, may I please heal your Pokémon?
Yes:
OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
We hope to see you again!
No:
We hope to see you again!
Second and subsequent times:
Great to see you, <player>!
You want the usual, right?
Yes:
OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
We hope to see you again!
No:
We hope to see you again!

When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:

Oh... It looks like your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus.
Little is known about the Pokérus, except that it is a microscopic life-form that attaches to Pokémon.
While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

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If it's day:

Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?

If it's evening or night:

Good evening! Welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?
Yes:
OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
We hope to see you again!
No:
We hope to see you again!

If it's the player's birthday:

  • Upon entering Pokémon Center:
Happy birthday to you, <player>! It's your special day!
I'm wishing from the bottom of my heart that this will be a wonderful year for you!
  • If player talks to the Nurse:
Happy birthday!
Please keep visiting the Pokémon Center for many years to come!
Now, would you like to rest your Pokémon?
Yes:
OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
We hope to see you again!
No:
We hope to see you again!

If encountered on Route 121

  • If player talks to the Nurse:
I am a wandering Pokémon Center employee.
Why don't I take care of your Pokémon's ills in a flash?
I took care of all that ailed your Pokémon in a flash!
  • If the party is fully healed:
I am a wandering Pokémon Center employee.
Your Pokémon seem to be doing just fine, don't they?

If encountered in the Battle Maison

  • If player talks to the Nurse:
Wha— You want me to restore your Pokémon's health?
Honestly, you people! Can ye not see I'm off duty?
Do I look like I've got a device to heal ye tucked in my skirt pocket?
The Pokémon Center I work at never gives me a day off!
This is my first time off in 20 days. Leave me in peace, can ye?

After obtaining a Gold Trainer Card:

First time
Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.
Here we restore your tired Pokémon to full health.
Would you like to...
Th-that Trainer Card!
That wonderful shade! That sparkle!
I've seen several Trainers with Silver Trainer Cards already...
But you're the first to top them all with that impressive Trainer Card.
Oh, <player>, may I please heal your Pokémon?
Yes:
OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
We hope to see you again!
No:
We hope to see you again!
Second and subsequent times:
Great to see you, <player>!
You want the usual, right?
Yes:
OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored your Pokémon to full health.
We hope to see you again!
No:
We hope to see you again!

When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:

OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.
Oh... It looks like your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus.
Little is known about the Pokérus, except that it is a microscopic life-form that attaches to Pokémon.
While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.

Colosseum

Hello, and welcome to the POKéMON CENTER.
We restore your tired POKéMON to full health.
Would you like to rest your POKéMON?
YES:
Okay, I'll take your POKéMON for a few seconds.
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored your POKéMON to full health.
We hope to see you again!
NO:
We hope to see you again!

Mt. Battle

  • If talked to before defeating Dakim
Whatever the situation, I won't abandon my duties.
  • If talked to after defeating Dakim but before the first Mt. Battle challenge)
It was terrifying, but I always believed that we'd be saved.
Anyways, I shouldn't be chatting. I have a job to do!

XD: Gale of Darkness

Hello, and welcome to our POKéMON CENTER.
We restore your tired POKéMON to full health.
Would you like to rest your POKéMON?
YES:
Okay, I'll take your POKéMON for a few seconds.
Thank you for waiting.
We've restored all your POKéMON to full health.
We hope to see you again!
NO:
We hope to see you again!

In the anime

In the main series

A Nurse Joy in the XY series
Main article: Nurse Joy

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

In Pokémon Origins

A Pokémon Center Nurse in Pokémon Origins

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

In the manga

A Nurse Joy from the The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Pokémon Adventures manga

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

In the X & Y arc, a Nurse at a Pokémon Center was tied up as Essentia disguised as her to steal Y's Xerneas. Her appearance was based on the nurse within the Generation VI games.

In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga

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

In the TCG

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

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

Pokémon Nurse/Pokémon Center Lady
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 Nurse T [Su] Expedition Base Set Uncommon 145/165 Base Expansion Pack Uncommon 058/128
Pokémon Center Lady Su Flashfire Uncommon 93/106 Wild Blaze U 078/080
Flashfire SuperRare Holo 105/106 Wild Blaze SR 086/080
 


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