Name Rater/Quotes

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These are the Name Rater's quotes in the Pokémon games.

In the core series

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 Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"<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 Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"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 Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"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 Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"<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 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 an Egg

"Now, now. That is merely an Egg! An Egg can go by no other name!"

• Show outsider Pokémon

"<name>, is it? That is a truly impeccable name! Take good care of <name>!"

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"<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 Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"<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 Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"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 Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"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 <Pokémon nickname>!"

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"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 <Pokémon nickname>!"

• Show Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"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 the side series

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 Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"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 Pokémon whose Original Trainer is the player

"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!"