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{{move|Pokémon Center nurse}}
{{Character Infobox
{{CharInfobox|
|color={{fairy egg color}}
color=B03010 |
|corecolor={{fairy egg color light}}
corecolor={{power color light}} |
|bordercolor={{fairy egg color dark}}
bordercolor=E84828 |
|name=Pokémon Center lady
name=Pokémon Center nurse |
|jname=ポケモンセンターお{{ruby|姉|ねえ}}さん
jname=ポケモンセンターナース |
|tmname=Pokémon Center lady
tmname=Pokémon Center nurse |
|image=Pokémon Center lady and Blissey.jpg|size=300px
slogan=no |
|caption=Key artwork by [[Naoki Saito]] for the English Pokémon Trainers merchandise line
image=Nurse.png |
|gender=Female
size=200px |
|hometown=Various
caption=Ken Sugimori artwork from the TCG |
|region=All [[region]]s in the core games (except [[Hisui]]), [[Orre]], [[Pasio]]
gender=Female |
|relatives=Unknown
hometown=Various |
|eyes=Various
region=[[Kanto]], [[Johto]], [[Hoenn]], [[Sinnoh]], [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Orre]], [[Sevii Islands]] |
|hair=Pink (Green in [[Generation II]] [[Fuchsia City]])
relatives=Unknown |
game=yes |
generation={{gen|I}}, {{gen|II}}, {{gen|III}}, {{gen|IV}}, {{gen|V}}, {{gen|VI}}|
games={{game3|Red and Blue|Red, Blue|s}}, {{v2|Yellow}}, {{game3|Gold and Silver|Gold, Silver|s}}, {{v2|Crystal}}, {{game3|Ruby and Sapphire|Ruby, Sapphire|s}}, {{v2|Emerald}}, {{game3|FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, LeafGreen|s}}, {{game3|Diamond and Pearl|Diamond, Pearl|s}}, {{v2|Platinum}}, {{game3|HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold, SoulSilver|s}}, {{game3|Black and White|Black, White|s}}, {{game3|Black and White|Black 2, White 2|s 2}}, {{pkmn|X and Y|X, Y}}, {{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire}}, {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}|
leader=no |
anime=counterpart |
animecounterpart=[[Nurse Joy]] |
epnum=EP002|
epname=Pokémon Emergency!|
}}
}}
{{Character Infobox/Game
|color={{fairy egg color light}}
|gen=All [[generation]]s (core games), {{gen|III}} ([[side series]]), {{gen|VII}} - {{gen|IX}} ([[spin-off games]])
|games=All [[core series]] games (except {{pkmn|Legends: Arceus}}), {{pkmn|Colosseum}}, {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, {{pkmn|Masters EX}}
|counterpart=[[Trista]], [[Tricia]], [[Trinnia]]
|trainer={{pkmn|Coordinator}}{{sup/4|DPPt}}, Pokémon Center Lady{{sup/7|SMUSUM}}
}}
{{Character Infobox/Anime
|color={{fairy egg color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon anime|Pokémon the Series]]/[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Origins]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Generations]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Evolutions]]
|counterpart=[[Nurse Joy]] <small>([[Pokémon anime|Series]]/[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]])</small>
|debut=''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]'' <small>([[Pokémon anime|Series]]/[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]])</small><br>''[[PO01|File 1: Red]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Origins}})</small><br>''[[PG16|The Beauty Eternal]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Generations}})</small><br>''[[PE01|The Champion]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Evolutions}})</small>
|enva=[[Megan Hollingshead]] <small>([[Pokémon anime|Series]]; [[EP002]]-[[AG042]], [[JN006]]-present, [[M01]]); past voice actresses are listed [[Nurse Joy#Voice actors|here]]</small><br>[[Cristina Vee]] <small>({{pkmn|Origins}}, [[PO01]])</small>
|jpva=[[Kei Shindō]] <small>([[Pokémon anime|Series]]/[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series|Horizons]]; [[JN006]]-present); past voice actresses are listed [[Nurse Joy#Voice actors|here]]</small><br>Unknown <small>({{pkmn|Origins}})</small>
}}
{{Character Infobox/Manga
|color={{fairy egg color light}}
|series=''[[Pokémon Adventures]]''<br>''[[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]''<br>''[[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]''
|debut=''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'' <small>({{pkmn|Adventure}})</small><br>''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]'' <small>([[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|EToP]])</small><br>''[[GB13|A Promise Given to Miltank]]'' <small>([[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys|GB]])</small>
|counterpart=[[Nurse Joy]] <small>([[The Electric Tale of Pikachu|EToP]])</small>
}}
|}


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 lady''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンセンターお{{ruby|姉|ねえ}}さん}}''' ''Pokémon Center lady''), also known as the '''Pokémon Center Nurse''', is an operator of a [[Pokémon Center]]. They facilitate the restoration of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to full [[HP]], and usually provide this basic service free of charge.


In the main {{pkmn|anime}}, [[Nurse Joy]] take the role of the Pokémon Center nurses.
Among fans, the Pokémon Center lady is often mistaken for her counterpart introduced in ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'', [[Nurse Joy]].


==In the games==
In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, they can be battled at the [[Battle Tree]] and [[Battle Royal Dome]] under the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''Pokémon Center Lady''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ＰＣおねえさん}}''' ''PC Lady'').
{{Incomplete|section|Check receptionist and attendant titles in Gens IV-VI, if any}}
[[File:Red Green Nurse.png|thumb|Art of a nurse in [[Generation I]]]]
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,<!--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<!--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 resembles the {{pkmn|anime}}'s Joy. She is also 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 -->
==Terminology==
{{incomplete|section|More terms and sources (if applicable)}}
[[File:PokeCenter receptionist FRLG.png|thumb|left|The receptionist can heal the player's Pokémon]]
In the [[Generation I]] games, {{game|Crystal}}, and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, the Pokémon Center ladies are referred to by some [[Non-player character|NPCs]] as '''receptionists''' (Japanese: '''{{j|うけつけのねーちゃん}}'''{{sup/1|RGBY}}{{sup/3|FRLG}} / '''{{j|うけつけのおねえさん}}'''{{sup/2|C}} ''reception lady'').


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 {{B2W2}}, they are instead called '''Pokémon Center receptionists''' ('''{{j|ポケモンセンターの{{ruby|受付|うけつけ}}の{{ruby|人|ひと}}}}''' ''Pokémon Center receptionist'').


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 Generation III.
In the English versions of {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, an old lady on [[Mt. Chimney]] states she used to be a '''Pokémon Center girl'''. The equivalent Japanese name is the same one used for the Pokémon Center lady.


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''.
The Trainer class in {{game4|SMUSUM}} is formatted as '''Pokémon Center Lady''' in English.


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 the English versions of {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, there is a set of '''Pokémon Center Nurse''' [[fashion item]]s. They are originally just '''{{j|ポケセン}}''' ''[[Pokémon Center|Pokécen]]'' fashion items in Japanese.


===Sprites===
In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the term "Pokémon Center lady" is used to refer to Pokémon Center operators.
{{Incomplete|section|Receptionist variants (if any) and all attendant sprites from Gen III+}}


{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #B03010;"
In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]], there are {{TCG ID|Expedition|Pokémon Nurse|145}} and {{TCG ID|Flashfire|Pokémon Center Lady|93}} cards.
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{cute color}}; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:Nurse Joy OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse CableClub I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse Fuchsia II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC 2F Nurse II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PCC Nurse C JP OD.png]]
|-
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Receptionist sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|Red, Green, and Blue}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Receptionist sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Yellow Version|Yellow}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Cable Club attendant overworld sprite from<br>{{color2|fff|Generation I}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Receptionist sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation II}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Receptionist sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation II}} ({{color2|fff|Fuchsia City}})</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Attendant sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation II}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">{{color2|fff|Pokémon Communication Center|PCC}}'s Trade Corner attendant sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Crystal Version|Crystal}}<sup>JP</sup></span>
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse RS OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse FRLG OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse E OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse IV OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #E84828; background: #{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:32px"| [[File:PC Nurse OD.png]]
|-
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|Ruby and Sapphire}}
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FireRed and LeafGreen}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Pokémon Emerald Version|Emerald}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation IV}}</span>
| <span style="color:#FFFFFF;">Overworld sprite from {{color2|fff|Generation V}}</span>
|}


===Pokémon===
==In the core series==
Casey uses this Pokémon in [[Pokémon Super Contest|Contests]].
[[File:Selene USUM Pokemon Center lady concept art.jpg|thumb|250px|{{ga|Selene}}'s nurse outfit in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}]]
{{Pokémon/4/Contest
A Pokémon Center lady operates every Pokémon Center in the [[Pokémon games]] (except the one in [[Po Town]], which was taken by [[Team Skull]]), usually standing behind the counter and beside a machine which is able to heal the {{player}}'s Pokémon to full health.
|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==
In the {{g|Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo}}, the lady at the Pokémon Center in [[Silent Hill]] is unable to heal the player's Pokémon due to ongoing maintenance.
{{Split|a subpage|section}}
===Red, Blue, and Yellow===
:''Welcome to our <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>!''
:''We heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc> back to perfect health!''
:...
:''Ok. We'll need your <sc>Pokémon</sc>.''
:...
:''Thank you! Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are fighting fit!''
:''We hope to see you again!''


===Gold, Silver, and Crystal===
In {{game|Yellow}}, their appearance was changed to simultaneously reflect the artwork and resemble [[Nurse Joy]] as she appears in [[Kanto]], the latter which was reinforced in {{LGPE}}. They are also all accompanied by {{p|Chansey}} like Nurse Joy.
'''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 <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>.''
:''We can heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to perfect health.''
:''Shall we heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc>?
:...
:''Ok, may I see your <sc>Pokémon</sc>?
:...
:''Thank you for waiting.''
:''Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are fully healed.''
:''We hope to see you again.''


'''When first spoken to with a [[Pokérus]]-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon [[party]]:'''
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the lady in [[Fuchsia City]] has green hair instead of red.
:''Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> appear to have tiny life forms stuck to them.<br> Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> are healthy and seem to be fine.<br> But we can't tell you anything more at a <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>.''


'''[[Pokémon Communication Center]]'''
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, a lady named '''{{DL|Pokémon Super Contest|Casey}}''' (Japanese: '''{{j|メディ}}''' ''Medi'') participates in [[Rank (Contest)|Master Rank]] {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s with a Chansey [[nickname]]d '''Pinky''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ちゃんしー}}''' ''Chansey'').
:''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===
In {{B2W2}}, the player's {{OBP|mom|Black 2 and White 2}} used to be a Pokémon Center lady, outright stated by her during a [[Xtransceiver]] conversation.<ref name="MomBW2">{{OBP|Mom|Black 2 and White 2}}: ''"Nimbasa City is the city of entertainment! Working at the Pokémon Center there was sure a lot of fun. [...]"'' ({{B2W2}})</ref> She has mentioned working at [[Nimbasa City]]<ref name="MomBW2"/> and is implied to have worked at [[Mistralton City]].<ref>{{OBP|Mom|Black 2 and White 2}}: ''"Mistralton City always makes me think of Skyla! People who had been hurt by the device in her Pokémon Gym would come to the Pokémon Center."'' ({{B2W2}})</ref>
:''Hello, and welcome to the <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>.''
:''We restore your tired <sc>Pokémon</sc> to full health.''
:''Would you like to rest your <sc>Pokémon</sc>?''
:...
:''Okay, I'll take your <sc>Pokémon</sc> for a few seconds.''
:...
:''Thank you for waiting.''
:''We've restored your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to full health.''
:''We hope to see you again!''


'''When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:'''
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, there is an old lady on [[Mt. Chimney]] that states she used to be a "Pokémon Center girl".<ref>Old lady: ''"[...] Once a Pokémon Center girl, always a Pokémon Center girl! I’ll have your Pokémon in tip-top shape in a jiffy!"'' ({{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}})</ref>
:''Your <sc>Pokémon</sc> may be infected with <sc>Pokérus</sc>.<br>Little is known about the <sc>Pokérus</sc> except that they are microscopic life-forms that attach to <sc>Pokémon</sc>.<br>While infected, <sc>Pokémon</sc> are said to grow exceptionally well.''


===FireRed and LeafGreen===
In {{game4|7}}, Pokémon Center ladies named '''{{DL|List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady|Mayu}}''' (Japanese: '''{{j|マッイ}}''' ''Ma'i'') and '''{{DL|List of Battle Tree Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady|Perri}}''' (Japanese: '''{{j|カマロリ}}''' ''Kamaloli'') appear as Trainers that the player can battle in the [[Battle Royal Dome]] and [[Battle Tree]] respectively. They don't specialize in any specific type, but they have a preference for pink Pokémon and those with support capabilities. They keep their Pokémon in [[Heal Ball]]s. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the player can [[Trainer customization|customize]] {{ga|Selene}} to wear a [[Fashion item|Pokémon Center Nurse outfit]]. This outfit can be obtained from the [[Game Freak]] offices in [[Heahea City]] after the credits.
:''Welcome to our <sc>Pokémon Center</sc>!''
:''Would you like me to heal your <sc>Pokémon</sc> back to perfect health?''
:...
:''Okay, I'll take your <sc>Pokémon</sc> for a few seconds.''
:...
:''Thank you for waiting. We've restored your <sc>Pokémon</sc> to full health.
:''We hope to see you again!''


===Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum===
===Pokémon===
'''If it's morning:'''
{{Main|Pokémon Super Contest|section=Casey}}
:''Good morning! Welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
[[File:Pokémon Center lady IV OD.png|32px]]
'''If it's day or night:'''
A Pokémon Center lady named '''Casey''' competes with her {{p|Chansey}}, [[nickname]]d Pinky, in {{OBP|Cute|condition}} and {{OBP|Tough|condition}} [[Pokémon Super Contest]]s.
:''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
{{Pokémon/4/Contest
The rest is as follows:
|costume=yes
:''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
|ndex=113
:''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
|pokemon=Chansey
:...
|nickname=Pinky
:''OK, I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds.''
|gender=female
:...
|type1=Normal
:''Thank you for waiting.''
|move1=Double-Edge|move1cat=Tough|move1app=0
:''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
|move2=Minimize|move2cat=Cute|move2app=2
:''We hope to see you again!''
|move3=Healing Wish|move3cat=Cute|move3app=0
'''When first spoken to with a Pokérus-infected Pokémon in the player's Pokémon party:'''
|move4=Fling|move4cat=Tough|move4app=1}}
:''Your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus.<br>Little is known about the Pokérus except that they are microscopic life-forms that attach to Pokémon.<br>While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.''


===HeartGold and SoulSilver===
===Trainer list===
'''Before obtaining 4 [[Trainer stars]]:
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
:''Hello, and welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
:''Main articles: [[List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady]] and [[List of Battle Tree Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady]]
:''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:'''
===Quotes===
:'''Introduction (First time)'''
{{main|Pokémon Center lady/Quotes}}
::''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):'''
==In the side games==
::''Great to see you, <PLAYER>!''
==={{g|Colosseum}} and {{pkmn|XD: Gale of Darkness}}===
::''You want the usual right?''
Pokémon Center ladies attend the Pokémon Centers of [[Orre]], acting in the same capacity they do in the Generation III core series games. In addiiton, a Pokémon Center lady attends every checkpoint of the [[Mt. Battle]] challenge.
::...


:'''Post-introduction:'''
==In the spin-off games==
::''I will be pleased to take your Pokémon for a few seconds.''
===[[Pokémon Masters EX]]===
::...
The Pokémon Center of [[Pasio]]'s [[Centra City]] is attended by [[Trista]], [[Tricia]], and [[Trinnia]]. While none of the three ladies heal the player's Pokémon directly (as they are healed automatically after completion of a given stage), they can assist the player in managing their teams, scouting new [[sync pair]]s, and accessing story content.
::''Thank you for waiting.''
::''We hope to see you again!''


===Black, White, Black 2, and White 2===
==Gallery==
{{incomplete|section|Quotes in [[Black Tower]] and [[White Treehollow]]}}
===Artwork===
'''If it's morning:'''
{| style="margin: auto; text-align: center; font-size :80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color}}"
:''Good morning! Welcome to the Pokémon Center.''
|-
:''We restore your tired Pokémon to full health.''
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background:#{{fairy egg color light}}; width:96px; height:96px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokemon Journal.jpg|256px]]
:''Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
|-
'''If it's day or night:'''
| The lady as seen on a cover of {{color2|000|Magazines in the Pokémon world#Pokémon Journal|Pokémon Journal}} about the {{color2|000|Pokémon Center (store)#Past stores|first real-life Pokémon Center in Tokyo}}
:''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 certain number of Trainer stars:'''
:''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. <br>Little is known about the Pokérus, except that it is a microscopic life-form that attaches to Pokémon. <br>While infected, Pokémon are said to grow exceptionally well.''


===X and Y===
===Game assets===
{{incomplete|section}}
{|style="font-size:80%; margin:auto; text-align:center; {{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background:#{{fairy egg color}}; color:#000"
'''If it's evening or night:'''
|-
:''Good evening! Welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady I OD.png]]
::'''Yes''':
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Nurse Joy OD.png]]
:::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady II OD.png]]
:::''Thank you for waiting.''
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady Fuchsia II OD.png]]
:::''We've restored your Pokémon to full health.''
|-
:::''We hope to see you again!''
| '''{{GameIcon|R}}{{GameIcon|Gr}}{{GameIcon|B}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
::'''No''':
| '''{{GameIcon|Y}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
:::''We hope to see you again!''
| '''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}{{GameIcon|C}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| colspan="2" | '''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}{{GameIcon|C}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld, {{color2|000|Fuchsia City|Fuchsia}})''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady RS OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady FRLG OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady E OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady IV OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady OD.png]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|Ru}}{{GameIcon|Sa}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|FR}}{{GameIcon|LG}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|E}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|D}}{{GameIcon|P}}{{GameIcon|Pt}}{{GameIcon|HG}}{{GameIcon|SS}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Bl}}{{GameIcon|W}}{{GameIcon|B2}}{{GameIcon|W2}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady XY OD.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady ORAS OD.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:VSPokémon Center Lady.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Spr SM Pokémon Center Lady.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady SM OD.png|x150px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|X}}{{GameIcon|y}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(VS pose)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}'''<br>Model<br>''(In-battle)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Overworld)''
|-
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady LGPE.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady SWSH.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady BDSP OD.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady SV.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy egg color dark}}; background: #{{fairy egg color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center lady SV Kitakami.png|x150px]]
|-
| '''{{GameIcon|LGP}}{{GameIcon|LGE}}'''<br>Model
| '''{{GameIcon|Sw}}{{GameIcon|Sh}}'''<br>Model
| '''{{GameIcon|BD}}{{GameIcon|SP}}'''<br>Model
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Paldea)''
| '''{{GameIcon|Sc}}{{GameIcon|Vi}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Kitakami)''
|}


'''If it's the player's birthday:'''
==In the anime==
*Upon entering Pokémon Center:
[[File:Nurse Joy JN.png|thumb|250px|[[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]]]''
:'''''Happy birthday to you, <player>!'''''
===Main series===
:''Many happy returns, <player>! I hope this will be a wonderful year for you!''
{{main|Nurse Joy}}
*If player talks to the Nurse:
In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', Pokémon Centers are run by the Nurse Joys (Japanese: '''{{j|ジョーイ}}''' ''Joy'', referred to as '''{{j|ジョーイさん}}''' ''Joy-{{wp|Japanese honorifics#San|san}}'' by most characters).
:''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'''
In ''[[SM068|Real Life...Inquire Within!]]'', {{ash}} and {{ashcl}} substituted for [[Melemele Island]]'s Nurse Joy as part of a work experience program. During this, versions of the uniform intended for male operators were shown, and were worn by {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, and (after clearing a misunderstanding) Ash as well. The male uniform appeared again in ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', worn by {{an|Brock}} while he helped an ailing {{p|Yungoos}} as part of his {{tc|Doctor}} training.
*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:'''
===Pokémon Origins===
:'''First time:'''
Pokémon Center ladies made a couple of appearances during the miniseries, 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 ladies are different from each other, having different appearances and voices.
::''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:'''
===Pokémon Generations===
::''Great to see you, <player>!''
Two Pokémon Center ladies from [[Lumiose City]] made a brief cameo appearance in ''[[PG16|The Beauty Eternal]]'', where they were seen during a televised interview with [[Lysandre]]. Similar to Pokémon Origins, they have unique designs that differ from one another.
::''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:'''
===Pokémon Evolutions===
:''Oh... It looks like your Pokémon may be infected with the Pokérus.''
A Pokémon Center lady appeared in a cameo in ''[[PE01|The Champion]]''. Her outfit and appearance is the same as the Pokémon Center ladies in {{g|Sword and Shield}}.
:''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===
===Gallery===
{{incomplete|section}}
<gallery widths=200>
'''If it's evening or night:'''
Pokémon Center lady PO.png|A Pokémon Center lady in [[Pokémon Origins]]
:''Good evening! Welcome to the Pokémon Center. Would you like to rest your Pokémon?''
Pokémon Center lady PG.png|Pokémon Center ladies in [[Pokémon Generations]]
::'''Yes''':
Pokémon Center Evolutions.png|A Pokémon Center lady in [[Pokémon Evolutions]]
:::''OK. I'll take your Pokémon for a few seconds, then.''
</gallery>
:::''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:'''
==In the manga==
*Upon entering Pokémon Center:
[[File:Nurse Joy Golden Boys.png|thumb|150px|A Pokémon Center lady in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]]]
:''Happy birthday to you, <player>! It's your special day!''
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
:''I'm wishing from the bottom of my heart that this will be a wonderful year for you!''
In addition to [[Nurse Joy]], several generic Pokémon Center ladies appear in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], first appearing in ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. They appear in a wide variety of outfits, which vary from city to city.
*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'''
===Pokémon Adventures===
*If player talks to the Nurse:
In ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'', a Pokémon Center lady at the [[Celadon City]] Pokémon Center healed {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] while Red received a call from {{adv|Professor Oak}}.
:''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'''
In ''[[PS585|Pinsir Changes]]'', a Pokémon Center lady at the [[Anistar City]] Pokémon Center was tied up as [[Emma|Essentia]] disguised as her to steal {{adv|Y}}'s [[Xerxer|Xerneas]]. Her appearance was based on the Pokémon Center lady within the [[Generation VI]] games.
*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:'''
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
:'''First time'''
A Pokémon Center lady appeared in ''[[GB13|A Promise Given to Miltank]]''.
::''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:'''
==In the TCG==
::''Great to see you, <player>!
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.
::''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:'''
A second card, titled {{TCG ID|Flashfire|Pokémon Center Lady|93}}, debuted in the {{TCG|Flashfire}} expansion, both as a regular print and a {{TCG|Full Art card}}. Both have illustrations of Pokémon Center ladies from [[Generation VI]].
:''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===
{{cardlist/header|Pokémon Nurse/Pokémon Center Lady's Pokémon|Supporter|char=yes}}
:''Hello, and welcome to the POKéMON CENTER.''
{{cardlist/entry|cardname=[[Blissey V (Chilling Reign 119)|Blissey]]{{TCGV}}|type=Colorless|expanded=yes|enset=Silver Tempest|enrarity=TGV|ennum=TG22/TG30|jpset=VMAX Climax|jprarity=CSR|jpnum=254/184}}
:''We restore your tired POKéMON to full health.''
{{cardlist/div|Other related cards|Supporter}}
:''Would you like to rest your POKéMON?''
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Expedition|Pokémon Nurse|145}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=Expedition Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=145/165|jpset=Base Expansion Pack|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=058/128|jpsetlink2=Pokémon Card Game Classic|jpset2=Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck|jpnum2=028/032}}
::'''YES''':
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Flashfire|Pokémon Center Lady|93}}|type=Supporter|expanded=yes|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=93/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=U|jpnum=078/080|enset2=Flashfire|enrarity2=Rare Ultra|ennum2=105/106|jpset2=Wild Blaze|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=086/080|enset3=Generations|enrarity3=Uncommon|ennum3=68/83|jpset3=BREAK Starter Pack|jpnum3=070/072|enset4=Hidden Fates|enrarity4=Uncommon|ennum4=64/68|jpset4=Brock of Pewter City Gym Trainer Battle Deck|jpsetlink4=Trainer Battle Decks|jpnum4=027/031|enset5=Sword & Shield|enrarity5=Uncommon|ennum5=176/202|jpset5=V Starter Set Grass|jpsetlink5=V Starter Sets|jpnum5=021/023|enset6=Vivid Voltage|enrarity6=Rare Ultra|ennum6=185/185|jpset6=S-P Promotional cards|jpnum6=069/S-P|enset7=Champion's Path|enrarity7=Uncommon|ennum7=060/073}}
:::''Okay, I'll take your POKéMON for a few seconds.''
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}
:::''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!''


===XD: Gale of Darkness===
==In other languages==
:''Hello, and welcome to our POKéMON CENTER.''
{{incomplete|section|Alternative names}}
:''We restore your tired POKéMON to full health.''
;Pokémon Center Lady
:''Would you like to rest your POKéMON?''
{{langtable|color={{fairy egg color}}|bordercolor={{fairy egg color dark}}
::'''YES''':
|zh_yue=ＰＣ姐姐 ''{{tt|PC Jèhjē|PC Lady}}''
:::''Okay, I'll take your POKéMON for a few seconds.''
|zh_cmn=ＰＣ姐姐 ''{{tt|PC Jiějie|PC Lady}}''
:::''Thank you for waiting.''
|fr=Infirmière Pokémon
:::''We've restored all your POKéMON to full health.''
|de=Center-Schwester
:::''We hope to see you again!''
|it=Ragazza del CP
::'''NO''':
|ko=포켓센 아가씨 ''Poketsen Agassi''
:::''We hope to see you again!''
|es=Enfermera del CP
}}


==In the anime==
==References==
===In the main series===
{{reflist}}
{{main|Nurse Joy}}
[[File:Nurse Joy anime BW.png|thumb|A Nurse Joy in the {{series|Best Wishes}}]]
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===
[[File:Pokémon Center Nurse PO.png|thumb|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.
{{-}}
==In the 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 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 second card, titled {{TCG ID|Flashfire|Pokémon Center Lady|93}}, was released in the {{TCG|Flashfire}} expansion, both as a regular print and a {{TCG|Full Art card}}. Both have illustrations of Pokémon Center nurses from [[Generation VI]].
==External links==
* [[Nurse Joy]]
* [[Mom (Black 2 and White 2)]]
* {{tc|Nurse}}


{{cardlist/header|Pokémon Nurse/Pokémon Center Lady|Supporter|char=yes}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Expedition|Pokémon Nurse|145}}|type=Trainer|type2=Supporter|enset=Expedition Base Set|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=145/165|jpset=Base Expansion Pack|jprarity=Uncommon|jpnum=058/128}}
{{cardlist/entry|cardname={{TCG ID|Flashfire|Pokémon Center Lady|93}}|type=Supporter|enset=Flashfire|enrarity=Uncommon|ennum=93/106|enset2=Flashfire|enrarity2=SuperRare Holo|ennum2=105/106|jpset=Wild Blaze|jprarity=U|jpnum=078/080|jpset2=Wild Blaze|jprarity2=SR|jpnum2=086/080}}
{{cardlist/footer|Supporter}}


==Trivia==
{{TrainerNav|fairy egg|alola=yes}}<br>
* When returning the player's Pokémon, the nurse ends with "We hope to see you again!", causing many jokes to be made in the fandom about her wishing harm to come to the player's Pokémon so that he or she would return.
{{clear}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}
{{Project CharacterDex notice}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Pokémon Center Nurse}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Pokémon Center lady}}


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<!--Pokémon Center lady-->
[[de:Center-Schwester]]
[[it:Infermiera del Centro Pokémon]]
[[it:Infermiera del Centro Pokémon]]
[[zh:神奇宝贝中心护士]]
[[zh:宝可梦中心的姐姐]]
 
<!--PC Lady (Trainer class)-->
[[es:Enfermera del Centro Pokémon]]
[[fr:Infirmière Pokémon]]
[[it:Ragazza del CP]]
[[ja:PCおねえさん]]
[[zh:ＰＣ姐姐]]

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Pokémon Center lady
ポケモンセンターお姉(ねえ)さん Pokémon Center lady
Pokémon Center lady and Blissey.jpg
Key artwork by Naoki Saito for the English Pokémon Trainers merchandise line
Age Unknown
Gender Female
Eye color Various
Hair color Pink (Green in Generation II Fuchsia City)
Hometown Various
Region All regions in the core games (except Hisui), Orre, Pasio
Trainer class CoordinatorDPPt, Pokémon Center LadySMUSUM
Generation All generations (core games), III (side series), VII - IX (spin-off games)
Counterpart(s) Trista, Tricia, Trinnia
Games All core series games (except Legends: Arceus), Colosseum, XD: Gale of Darkness, Masters EX
Anime series Pokémon the Series/Pokémon Horizons: The Series
Pokémon Origins
Pokémon Generations
Pokémon Evolutions
Debut Pokémon Emergency! (Series/Horizons)
File 1: Red (Origins)
The Beauty Eternal (Generations)
The Champion (Evolutions)
Counterpart(s) Nurse Joy (Series/Horizons)
English voice actor Megan Hollingshead (Series; EP002-AG042, JN006-present, M01); past voice actresses are listed here
Cristina Vee (Origins, PO01)
Japanese voice actor Kei Shindō (Series/Horizons; JN006-present); past voice actresses are listed here
Unknown (Origins)
Manga series Pokémon Adventures
The Electric Tale of Pikachu
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Counterpart(s) Nurse Joy (EToP)
Debut Wartortle Wars (Adventure)
Clefairy Tale (EToP)
A Promise Given to Miltank (GB)

The Pokémon Center lady (Japanese: ポケモンセンターお姉(ねえ)さん Pokémon Center lady), also known as the Pokémon Center Nurse, is an operator of a Pokémon Center. They facilitate the restoration of Trainers' Pokémon to full HP, and usually provide this basic service free of charge.

Among fans, the Pokémon Center lady is often mistaken for her counterpart introduced in Pokémon the Series, Nurse Joy.

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, they can be battled at the Battle Tree and Battle Royal Dome under the Trainer class Pokémon Center Lady (Japanese: ＰＣおねえさん PC Lady).

Terminology

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The receptionist can heal the player's Pokémon

In the Generation I games, Pokémon Crystal, and Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, the Pokémon Center ladies are referred to by some NPCs as receptionists (Japanese: うけつけのねーちゃんRGBYFRLG / うけつけのおねえさんC reception lady).

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, they are instead called Pokémon Center receptionists (ポケモンセンターの受付(うけつけ)の人(ひと) Pokémon Center receptionist).

In the English versions of Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, an old lady on Mt. Chimney states she used to be a Pokémon Center girl. The equivalent Japanese name is the same one used for the Pokémon Center lady.

The Trainer class in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon is formatted as Pokémon Center Lady in English.

In the English versions of Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, there is a set of Pokémon Center Nurse fashion items. They are originally just ポケセン Pokécen fashion items in Japanese.

In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the term "Pokémon Center lady" is used to refer to Pokémon Center operators.

In the Pokémon Trading Card Game, there are Pokémon Nurse and Pokémon Center Lady cards.

In the core series

Selene's nurse outfit in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

A Pokémon Center lady operates every Pokémon Center in the Pokémon games (except the one in Po Town, which was taken by Team Skull), usually standing behind the counter and beside a machine which is able to heal the player's Pokémon to full health.

In the Pokémon Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo, the lady at the Pokémon Center in Silent Hill is unable to heal the player's Pokémon due to ongoing maintenance.

In Pokémon Yellow, their appearance was changed to simultaneously reflect the artwork and resemble Nurse Joy as she appears in Kanto, the latter which was reinforced in Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!. They are also all accompanied by Chansey like Nurse Joy.

In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the lady in Fuchsia City has green hair instead of red.

In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, a lady named Casey (Japanese: メディ Medi) participates in Master Rank Super Contests with a Chansey nicknamed Pinky (Japanese: ちゃんしー Chansey).

In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, the player's mom used to be a Pokémon Center lady, outright stated by her during a Xtransceiver conversation.[1] She has mentioned working at Nimbasa City[1] and is implied to have worked at Mistralton City.[2]

In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, there is an old lady on Mt. Chimney that states she used to be a "Pokémon Center girl".[3]

In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, Pokémon Center ladies named Mayu (Japanese: マッイ Ma'i) and Perri (Japanese: カマロリ Kamaloli) appear as Trainers that the player can battle in the Battle Royal Dome and Battle Tree respectively. They don't specialize in any specific type, but they have a preference for pink Pokémon and those with support capabilities. They keep their Pokémon in Heal Balls. In Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, the player can customize Selene to wear a Pokémon Center Nurse outfit. This outfit can be obtained from the Game Freak offices in Heahea City after the credits.

Pokémon

Main article: Pokémon Super Contest → Casey

Pokémon Center lady IV OD.png A Pokémon Center lady named Casey competes with her Chansey, nicknamed Pinky, in Cute and Tough Pokémon Super Contests.

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Trainer list

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

Main articles: List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady and List of Battle Tree Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady

Quotes

Main article: Pokémon Center lady/Quotes

In the side games

Pokémon Colosseum and XD: Gale of Darkness

Pokémon Center ladies attend the Pokémon Centers of Orre, acting in the same capacity they do in the Generation III core series games. In addiiton, a Pokémon Center lady attends every checkpoint of the Mt. Battle challenge.

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

The Pokémon Center of Pasio's Centra City is attended by Trista, Tricia, and Trinnia. While none of the three ladies heal the player's Pokémon directly (as they are healed automatically after completion of a given stage), they can assist the player in managing their teams, scouting new sync pairs, and accessing story content.

Gallery

Artwork

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The lady as seen on a cover of Pokémon Journal about the first real-life Pokémon Center in Tokyo

Game assets

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In the anime

Nurse Joy in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Main series

Main article: Nurse Joy

In Pokémon the Series and Pokémon Horizons: The Series, 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 Real Life...Inquire Within!, Ash and his classmates substituted for Melemele Island's Nurse Joy as part of a work experience program. During this, versions of the uniform intended for male operators were shown, and were worn by Kiawe, Sophocles, and (after clearing a misunderstanding) Ash as well. The male uniform appeared again in Alola, Alola!, worn by Brock while he helped an ailing Yungoos as part of his Doctor training.

Pokémon Origins

Pokémon Center ladies made a couple of appearances during the miniseries, 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 ladies are different from each other, having different appearances and voices.

Pokémon Generations

Two Pokémon Center ladies from Lumiose City made a brief cameo appearance in The Beauty Eternal, where they were seen during a televised interview with Lysandre. Similar to Pokémon Origins, they have unique designs that differ from one another.

Pokémon Evolutions

A Pokémon Center lady appeared in a cameo in The Champion. Her outfit and appearance is the same as the Pokémon Center ladies in Pokémon Sword and Shield.

Gallery

In the manga

A Pokémon Center lady in Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

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

Pokémon Adventures

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

In Pinsir Changes, a Pokémon Center lady at the Anistar City Pokémon Center was tied up as Essentia disguised as her to steal Y's Xerneas. Her appearance was based on the Pokémon Center lady within the Generation VI games.

Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys

A Pokémon Center lady appeared in A Promise Given to Miltank.

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.

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

Pokémon Nurse/Pokémon Center Lady's Pokémon
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
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BlisseyV Colorless Silver Tempest TGV TG22/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 254/184
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
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Pokémon Nurse T [Su] Expedition Base Set Uncommon 145/165 Base Expansion Pack Uncommon 058/128
      Venusaur & Lugia ex Deck   028/032
Pokémon Center Lady Su Flashfire Uncommon 93/106 Wild Blaze U 078/080
Flashfire Rare Ultra 105/106 Wild Blaze SR 086/080
Generations Uncommon 68/83 BREAK Starter Pack   070/072
Hidden Fates Uncommon 64/68 Brock of Pewter City Gym Trainer Battle Deck   027/031
Sword & Shield Uncommon 176/202 V Starter Set Grass   021/023
Vivid Voltage Rare Ultra 185/185 S-P Promotional cards   069/S-P
Champion's Path Uncommon 060/073      
 


In other languages

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Pokémon Center Lady
Language Title
Chinese Cantonese ＰＣ姐姐 PC Jèhjē
Mandarin ＰＣ姐姐 PC Jiějie
France Flag.png French Infirmière Pokémon
Germany Flag.png German Center-Schwester
Italy Flag.png Italian Ragazza del CP
South Korea Flag.png Korean 포켓센 아가씨 Poketsen Agassi
Spain Flag.png Spanish Enfermera del CP

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Mom: "Nimbasa City is the city of entertainment! Working at the Pokémon Center there was sure a lot of fun. [...]" (Pokémon Black 2 and White 2)
  2. ↑ Mom: "Mistralton City always makes me think of Skyla! People who had been hurt by the device in her Pokémon Gym would come to the Pokémon Center." (Pokémon Black 2 and White 2)
  3. ↑ Old lady: "[...] Once a Pokémon Center girl, always a Pokémon Center girl! I’ll have your Pokémon in tip-top shape in a jiffy!" (Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire)

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