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A '''Pokémon groomer''' is a person who improves a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s [[friendship]] by grooming them. They were first seen in [[Generation II]], but since [[Generation IV]], grooming has been replaced by massages that increase a Pokémon's friendship instead. Either a massager or a groomer has appeared in every main series game since Generation II. Typically, these services are only available to one Pokémon per day.
A '''Pokémon groomer''' is a person who improves a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}'s [[friendship]] by giving it special treatment to bring out its best. A groomer's services are not limited to typical grooming activities and may include treatments like massages and spa treatments. They were first seen in [[Generation II]], and have appeared in every subsequent core series game. Typically, a groomer's services are only available to one Pokémon per day.


==List of groomers and massagers==
==List of groomers==
==={{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}===
==={{3v2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}} and {{2v2|HeartGold|SoulSilver}}===
* [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]: the [[haircut brothers]] (on any day except Monday)
* [[Goldenrod Tunnel]]: the [[haircut brothers]] (on any day except Monday)

Revision as of 02:49, 17 July 2015

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A Pokémon groomer is a person who improves a Pokémon's friendship by giving it special treatment to bring out its best. A groomer's services are not limited to typical grooming activities and may include treatments like massages and spa treatments. They were first seen in Generation II, and have appeared in every subsequent core series game. Typically, a groomer's services are only available to one Pokémon per day.

List of groomers

Gold, Silver, and Crystal and HeartGold and SoulSilver

FireRed and LeafGreen

  • Pallet Town: Daisy Oak
    • After grooming one Pokémon, Daisy will offer to groom another after the player has taken 512 steps.

Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum

Black and White and Black 2 and White 2

  • Castelia City: a massage lady...
    • In Black and White: on Castelia Street, on the ground floor of the building on the west side
    • In Black 2 and White 2: in the building opposite the Gym, on the ground floor
    • In Black 2 and White 2, having a Pokémon treated at a Join Avenue Beauty Salon will increase its friendship.

X and Y

Friseur Furfrou

In addition to general Pokémon grooming, Generation VI introduces Furfrou, a Pokémon who can be groomed to have different haircuts. This is performed by Friseur Furfrou, a salon located in Lumiose City. Unlike most groomers, Friseur Furfrou will groom more than once per day for a $500 fee.

Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

Furfrou grooming

The ability to groom Furfrou to have different trims returns in Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. A Pokémon Breeder in Slateport City's Pokémon Fan Club will groom a Furfrou in the player's party for a $500 fee, the same as in X and Y.

Sprites

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Overworld sprites
Kanto Daisy Oak II OD.png Daisy Oak III OD.png Daisy Oak OD.png
Generation II Generation III Generation IV
Johto PokéManiac II OD.png Ace Trainer m HGSS OD.png Bird Keeper Guitarist HGSS OD.png
Generation II,
older brother
Generation II,
younger brother
Generation IV,
older brother
Generation IV,
younger brother
Sinnoh Beauty DPPt OD.png
Generation IV,
Massage Girl
Generation IV,
Ribbon Syndicate
Unova Nursery Aide OD.png
Generation V

In the anime

The first groomers to be featured in the anime were also breeders, such as Brock and Suzy. In Pokémon Fashion Flash, it was shown how grooming a Pokémon through techniques such as massage brings out a Pokémon's inner beauty, making them feel their best rather than merely dolling them up.

In the XY series, the Pokémon groomers Jessica and Sherman showed their craft in Grooming Furfrou!. Bonnie also acts similar to a groomer, and can often be seen brushing the fur of her brother and friends' Pokémon.

Generally, whenever the topic of grooming comes up in the anime, Jessie and James demonstrate a passion for the craft and will use it as a front for their latest scheme. However, their styling tends to be portrayed as tacky and with no regard to the Pokémon's happiness.