Name Rater

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Name Rater
姓名判断師 Onomancer
Name Rater ORAS.png
The Name Rater in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
Gender Male
Hometown Varies
Region Kanto, Johto, Hoenn, Orre, Sinnoh, Unova, Kalos, Alola
Generation I, II, III, IV, V, VI
Games Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Gold, Silver, and Crystal, Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, FireRed and LeafGreen, Colosseum, XD: Gale of Darkness, Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, HeartGold and SoulSilver, Black and White, Black 2 and White 2, X and Y, Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Sun and Moon

A Name Rater (Japanese: 姓名判断師 Onomancer) is a man who judges how suitable Pokémon nicknames are. Name Raters allow the players to change the nicknames of their Pokémon, as long as they are the original Trainer.

Renamable Pokémon

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

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

However, if the player and the Pokémon's original Trainer have identical Trainer IDs and secret IDs (which is extremely unlikely), he will allow the player to change the Pokémon's nickname. In Generation V, both players must also have the same name and gender as well.

In Generation I, if the player presses End with no characters in the nickname space, the process will proceed as if the player canceled the nicknaming process, giving the Pokémon its species name. In later games, this is treated as giving the Pokémon the same nickname as before.

In Generation V, tapping the Pokémon's sprite on the nickname screen replaces the currently entered text with the Pokémon's species name. In Generation VI, this replaces the currently entered text with the Pokémon's current nickname.

Locations

Pokémon Name Raters can be found in the following locations:

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

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

Sprites

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Kanto Name rater Kanto I OD.png Name rater Kanto II OD.png Name rater Kanto III OD.png Mr Fuji OD.png
Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV
Johto Gentleman II OD.png Mr Fuji OD.png
Generation II Generation IV
Hoenn Mr Briney OD.png
Generation III
Sinnoh Name rater Sinnoh OD.png
Generation IV
Unova Artist OD.png
Generation V

Quotes

Pokémon Red, Blue and Yellow

"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"
No: "Fine! Come anytime you like!"
Yes: "Which Pokémon should I look at?"
  • Show outsider Pokémon
"<name>, is it? That is a truly impeccable name! Take good care of <name>!"
  • Show original Pokémon
"<name>, is it? That is a decent nickname! But, would you like me to give it a nicer name? How about it?"
No: "Fine! Come anytime you like!"
Yes: "Fine! What should we name it?"
  • After a name is inputted:
"OK! This Pokémon has been renamed as <name>! That's a better name than before!"

Pokémon Gold, Silver and Crystal

"Hello, hello! I'm the Name Rater! I rate the names of Pokémon. Would you like me to rate names?"
No: "Ok, then. Come again sometime."
Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I rate for you?"
  • Show outsider Pokémon
"Hm... <name>? What a great name! It's perfect. Treat <name> with loving care."
  • Show original Pokémon
"Hm... <name>... That's a fairly decent name. But, how about a slightly better nickname? Want me to give it a better name?"
No: ""Ok, then. Come again sometime."
Yes: "All right. What name should we give it, then?"
  • After a name is inputted:
"All right. This Pokémon is now named <name>!"
  • If different from old name:
"That's a better name than before! Well done!"
  • If the same as old name:
"It might look the same as before, but this new name is much better! Well done!"

Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald

"Hi, hi! I am the Name Rater! I'm the fortune-teller of names! I shall be pleased to rate your Pokémon's nickname."
No: "I see. Do come visit again."
Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"
  • Show outsider Pokémon
"Hmmm... <name> it is! This is a magnificent nickname! It is impeccably beyond reproach! You'll do well to cherish your <name> now and beyond."
  • Show original Pokémon
"Hmmm... <name>, is it? That is quite a fine name you bestowed. But! What say you, if I were to suggest a slightly better name? "
No: "I see. Do come visit again."
Yes: "Ah, good. Then, what shall the new nickname be?"
  • After a name is inputted:
"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"
  • If different from old name:
"It is a better name than before! How fortunate for you!"
  • If the same as old name:
"It looks no different from before, and yet, this is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen

"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"
No: "I see. Do come visit again."
Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"
  • Show outsider Pokémon
"<name>, is it? That is a truly impeccable name! Take good care of <name>!"
  • Show original Pokémon
"<name>, is it? That is a decent nickname! But, would you like me to give it a nicer name? How about it?"
No: "I see. Do come visit again."
Yes: "Ah, good. Then, what shall the new nickname be?"
  • After a name is inputted:
"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"
  • If different from old name:
"It is a better name than before! How fortunate for you!"
  • If the same as old name:
"It looks no different from before, and yet, this is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon Colosseum

"Hi, hi! I am the Name Rater! I'm the fortune-teller of names! I shall be pleased to rate your Pokémon's nickname."
No: "I see. Do come visit again."
Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I divine?"
  • Show Shadow Pokémon
"Hmmm… That Pokémon doesn't seem to consider you its rightful trainer. You should come back once you've earned its trust as its trainer."
  • Show outsider Pokémon
"Hmmm... <name> it is! This is a magnificent nickname! It is impeccably beyond reproach! You'll do well to cherish your <name> now and beyond"
  • Show original Pokémon
"Hmmm... <name>, is it? That is quite a fine name you bestowed. Why its luckiness is supreme! But! Are you thinking of a slightly better name?"
No: "I see. Do come visit again."
Yes: "Ah, good. What shall the new nickname be?"
  • If the same as old name:
"Oh? Oh? That's the same name as before. Are you sure you want to keep that name?"
Yes: "I see, I see. I guess you liked the name you gave it originally after all. You’ll do well to cherish your <name> now and beyond."
No: "Ah, good. What shall the new nickname be?"
  • If different from old name:
"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>! It is a better name than before! Why this name's luckiness... Why, it goes right off the scale! You'll do well to cherish your <name> now and beyond."

Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness

"Hello, hello! I'm the Name Rater! You can consider me the fortune-teller of names! I shall be pleased to rate your Pokémon's nickname."
No: "I see. That's too bad. Visit me whenever you like."
Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"
  • Show Shadow Pokémon
"Hmm… That Pokémon doesn't consider you its rightful Trainer yet. You should come see me when it accepts you as its Trainer.
  • Show outsider Pokémon
"Hmmm... <name> it is! This is a magnificent nickname! It is impeccably beyond reproach! Keep treating your <name> with love and affection!"
  • Show original Pokémon
"Hmmm... <name>, is it? That is quite a fine name you bestowed. It is quite the best, luck-wise. Knowing that, would you still change the nickname to something better?"
No: "Fine, fine. The original nickname was the one you liked best after all. Keep treating your <name> with love and affection!"
Yes: "Fine, Fine! Then what shall the new nickname be?"
  • If the same as old name:
"Oh? Oh? That’s the same name as before. Do you wish to keep it so?"
Yes: "Fine, fine. The original nickname was the one you liked best after all. Keep treating your <name> with love and affection!"
No: "Ah, good. What shall the new nickname be?"
  • If different from old name:
"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>! Hmhm… It is a name that is vastly superior than before! Its luckiness is simply unsurpassed! Keep treating your <name> with love and affection!"

Pokémon Diamond, Pearl and Platinum

"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"
No: "I see. Please come visit again."
Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"
  • Show outsider Pokémon
"<name>, is it? That is a truly impeccable name! Take good care of <name>!"
  • Show original Pokémon
"<name>, is it? That's a decent nickname! But would you like to give it an even better name? How about it?"
No: "I see. Please come visit again."
Yes: "Ah, good. Then, what shall the new nickname be?"
  • After a name is inputted:
"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"
  • If different from old name:
"It is a better name than before! How fortunate for you!"
  • If the same as old name:
"It looks no different from before, and yet, this is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver

"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"
No: "Ah, good. I see. Do come visit again if you change your mind."
Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"
  • Show outsider Pokémon
"<name>, is it? That is a truly impeccable nickname! Take good care of <name>!"
  • Show original Pokémon
"<name>, is it? Hmm... That is a decent nickname! But, I can give it a nicer name? How about it?"
No: "Ah, good. I see. Do come visit again if you change your mind."
Yes: "Ok, then. What shall the new nickname be?"
  • After a name is inputted:
  • If different from old name:
"Done! How about that? From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"
"It is a better name than before, isn't it? Good for you!"
  • If the same as old name:
"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"
"It looks no different from before? That's just you! This is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon Black, White, Black 2 and White 2

"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"
No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."
Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"
  • Show outsider Pokémon
"Hmmm. <name>! That is a truly impeccable nickname! Take good care of <name>!"
  • Show original Pokémon
"Hmmm. <name>, is it? That sounds good! It's a very "you" sort of name. But if you'd like to change it, I can help you do that. How about it?"
No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."
Yes: "Excellent! What would you like the new nickname to be?"
  • After a name is inputted:
"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"
  • If different from old name:
"You're right, that does seem to fit it better. Nicely done!"
  • If the same as old name:
"It looks no different from before, but we both know this name is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon X and Y

"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"
No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."
Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I critique?"
  • Show outsider Pokémon
"Hmmm. <name>! That is a truly impeccable nickname! Take good care of <name>!"
  • Show original Pokémon
"Hmmm. <name>, is it? That sounds good. It seems very like you. But if you'd like to change it, I can help you do that, too. How about it?"
No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."
Yes: "Excellent! What would you like the new nickname to be?"
  • After a name is inputted:
"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"
  • If different from old name:
"You're right, that does seem to fit it better. Nicely done!"
  • If the same as old name:
"It looks no different from before, but we both know this name is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire

  • First time
"Hello, hello! I am the official Name Rater! I can more or less tell your Pokémon's fortune by its name. Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"
No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."
Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I rate for you?"
  • Show outsider Pokémon
"Hmmm. <Pokémon nickname>! That is a truly impeccable nickname! I can't say anything bad about it! Take good care of <Pokemon nickname>!"
  • Show original Pokémon
"Hmmm. <Pokémon nickname>, is it? You picked quite a fine nickname. But I think we could give it something even better. What do you say?"
No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."
Yes: "I see! What would you like the new nickname to be?"
  • After a name is inputted:
"Done! From now on, this Pokémon will be known as <Pokémon nickname>!"
  • If different from old name:
"You're right, that does seem to fit it better. Nicely done!"
  • If the same as old name:
"It looks no different from before, but we both know this name is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

Pokémon Sun and Moon

"Alola! I am the official Name Rater! I can more or less tell your Pokémon's fortune by its name. Want me to rate the nicknames of your Pokémon?"
No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."
Yes: "Which Pokémon's nickname should I rate for you?"
  • Show outsider Pokémon
"Hmmm. <Pokémon nickname>! That is a truly impeccable nickname! I can't say anything bad about it! Take good care of <Pokemon nickname>!"
  • Show original Pokémon
"Hmmm. <name>, is it? You picked quite a fine nickname. But I think we could give it something even better. What do you say?"
No: "OK! Come see me again if you change your mind."
Yes: "I see! What would you like the new nickname to be?"
  • After a name is inputted:
"Done! From now on, this Pokémon shall be known as <name>!"
  • If different from old name:
"You're right, that does seem to fit it better. Nicely done!"
  • If the same as old name:
"It looks no different from before, but we both know this name is vastly superior! How fortunate for you!"

In other languages

Language Title
Mandarin Chinese 姓名判斷師 Xìngmíng Pànduànshī
France Flag.png French Spécialiste des Noms
Germany Flag.png German Namenbewerter
Italy Flag.png Italian Giudice Onomastico
South Korea Flag.png Korean 이름 감정사 Ireum Gamjeongsa
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Nomeador
Spain Flag.png Spanish Inspector de Motes


Non-player characters in the core series games
Kanto Professor OakMom (Kanto)Mom (LGPE)RedBlueGreenTraceDaisyOld manBillCelioMr. FujiSafari Zone WardenCopycatPrimoKoichi
Pokémon Fan Club ChairmanErik and SaraTealaMinaCalSteven StoneMayleneCameronMr. GameMorimoto
Team RocketGym guideGym LeadersElite FourProfessor's aidesMagikarp salesmanName RaterDay-Care PersonMr. Hyper
Johto Professor ElmProfessor OakMomEthanLyraSilverMr. PokémonEusineLanceRedKiyoBaobaMagnusEarlKurtCarrieDude
MaryBuenaRadio DirectorHaircut brothersWebsterMasterLiWilmaPrimoMaximoJetCaitlinCynthiaCameronMr. GameFelicityTeala
Team RocketGym guideGym LeadersFrontier BrainsKimono GirlsWeek SiblingsName RaterPoké SeerDay-Care CoupleProfessor's aides
Hoenn Professor BirchMomMayBrendanWallyWandaSteven StoneWallaceScottMr. BrineyMr. StoneGabby and TyLanette
BrigetteProfessor CozmoPokémon Fan Club ChairmanRydelWinstrate familyCaptain SternTrick MasterTreasure HunterDock
ApprenticePokémon Center LadiesOld guysMr. BondingTealaAaruneLisiaZinniaLookerInverChazFossil ManiacKiriMemory Girl
Team AquaTeam MagmaGym LeadersElite FourFrontier BrainsBattle ChatelainesGym guideName RaterDay-Care CoupleStats judge
Sinnoh Professor RowanProfessor OakJohannaBarryLucasDawnCynthiaLookerStat Trainers (CherylRileyMiraBuckMarley)
BebeTealaFelicityRoseanneRad RickshawEldritchWilmaJasmineCaitlinJuliaJordanDexterKeiraMr. BacklotMorimoto
Underground ManMr. GoodsMr. FuegoPokétch Co. PresidentDr. FootstepPokémon Fan Club ChairmanHelenaKetch Appy
Team GalacticGym guideGym LeadersElite FourFrontier BrainsName RaterDay-Care CoupleProfessor's assistantsStats judge
Unova Professor JuniperMom (BW)Mom (B2W2)CherenBiancaBianca's fatherHughHugh's sisterCedric JuniperFennelAmanita
CilanChiliCressLenoraHawesLoblollyCharlesIrisDraydenAlderBengaCurtisYancyBrycenSabrinaPop Roxie
HilbertHildaNateRosaIngoEmmetCynthiaLookerNColressMorimotoNishinoPokémon Fan Club Chairman
Team PlasmaClydeGym LeadersElite FourPWT participantsName RaterDay-Care CoupleJudgeMagikarp salesman
Kalos Professor SycamoreGraceCalemSerenaShaunaTiernoTrevorAlexaCassiusInverSinaDexioGurkinn
BonnieDianthaAZLookerEmmaMr. BondingPhil the Photo GuyMemory GirlPokémon Fan Club Chairman
Team FlareGym guideGym LeadersElite FourBattle ChatelainesName RaterDay-Care CoupleJudge
Alola Professor KukuiMomLillieNebbyHauRotomProfessor BurnetMolayneSamson OakRyukiMohn
RedBlueWallyCynthiaGrimsleyColressSinaDexioLookerAnabelNecrozmaMorimotoIwao
Team SkullAether FoundationUltra Recon SquadTeam Rainbow Rocket
Trial CaptainsIsland kahunasElite FourName RaterJudgeMr. HyperGester


RuiEagunBeluhProfessor KraneLilyJoviDr. KaminkoChobin
WillieMayor Es CadeJustyCailFateenDukingSilva
Chief SherlesOfficer JohnsonVanderAgnolAncha
Kids Grid (NettBittMeggPerrSeccMarcia) • Makan
Mr. VerichAdonTrestHordelBattlusInfinInity
Name RaterMove TeacherMove DeleterCipherTeam Snagem


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