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The '''Pokémon Center lady''' (Japanese: '''ポケモンセンターお姉さん''' ''Pokémon Center lady''), also known as the '''Pokémon Center Nurse''', is an operator of a [[Pokémon Center]]. In [[Generation I]], {{gen|II}}, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and {{B2W2}}, 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 [[HP]], 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'') 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 [[Alola]], they can be battled at the [[Battle Tree]] and [[Battle Royal Dome]] under the Trainer class '''Pokémon Center Lady'''.
Among fans, the Pokémon Center lady is often mistaken for [[Nurse Joy]], her {{pkmn|anime}} counterpart.


In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', [[Nurse Joy]] takes the role of the Pokémon Center lady.
==Terminology==
{{incomplete|section|More info and sources}}
In the [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} games, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and {{B2W2}}, they are also referred to as '''receptionists''' (Japanese: '''{{j|うけつけのねーちゃん}}''' ''reception lady'').
 
She has also been occasionally referred to as the '''Pokémon Center Nurse''' or simply '''Pokémon Nurse'''.


==In the games==
==In the games==
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[[File:PokeCenter receptionist FRLG.png|thumb|left|The receptionist can heal the player's Pokémon]]
[[File:Pokemon Journal.jpg|thumb|256px|The receptionist as seen on the Generation I cover of {{DL|Magazines in the Pokémon world|Pokémon Journal}}]]
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.
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 {{game|Yellow}} and {{LGPE}}, their appearance is changed to resemble [[Nurse Joy]] as she appears in [[Kanto]]. They are also all accompanied by {{p|Chansey}} like Nurse Joy.
In the {{g|Gold and Silver Spaceworld '97 demo}}, the lady at the Pokémon Center in {{red link|Silent Hill}} is unable to heal the player's Pokémon due to ongoing maintenance.


In Generation II, the lady in [[Fuchsia City]] has green hair instead of red.
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.


In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, a lady named '''Casey''' (Japanese: '''メディ''' ''Medi'') participates in [[Rank (Contest)|Master Rank]] {{pkmn|Super Contest}}s with a {{p|Chansey}} [[nickname]]d '''Pinky''' (Japanese: '''ちゃんしー''' ''Chansey'').
In {{game2|Gold|Silver|Crystal}}, the lady in [[Fuchsia City]] has green hair instead of red.
 
In {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, a lady named '''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'').


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. She has mentioned working at [[Nimbasa City]] and is implied to have worked at [[Mistralton City]].
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. 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".
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".
In {{g|Sun and Moon}} as well as {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, they are also {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who can be battled at the [[Battle Tree]] and [[Battle Royal Dome]]. Their {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} is '''Pokémon Center Lady''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ＰＣおねえさん}}''' ''PC Lady'').


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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===Appearance===
===Gallery===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border:2px solid #{{power color dark}}; background:#{{power color light}}; width:96px; height:96px"| [[File:Pokemon Journal.jpg|256px]]
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| The lady as seen on a cover of {{color2|fff|Magazines in the Pokémon world#Pokémon Journal|Pokémon Journal}} about the {{color2|fff|Pokémon Center (store)#Past stores|first real-life Pokémon Center in Tokyo}}
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====Models====
====Models====
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==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Nurse Joy anime SM.png|thumb|250px|Nurse Joys in ''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'']]
===Main series===
===Main series===
{{main|Nurse Joy}}
{{main|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-{{wp|Japanese honorifics#San|san}}'' by most characters).
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.


===Pokémon Origins===
===Pokémon Origins===
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Nurse Joy EToP.png|thumb|200px|A Nurse Joy from [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
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===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Adventures===
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}}.
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}}.
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==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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;Pokémon Center Lady
;Pokémon Center Lady
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Revision as of 15:17, 16 April 2024

Pokémon Center lady
ポケモンセンターお姉(ねえ)さん Pokémon Center lady
File:Pokémon Center Lady SM OD.png
Overworld model from Generation VII
Gender Female
Hometown Various
Region All regions in the core games (except Hisui), Orre
Generation All core series games (except Legends: Arceus), Colosseum, XD: Gale of Darkness
Games Purple, Pink, and Puce
Anime counterpart Nurse Joy
Counterpart debut Pokémon Emergency!

The Pokémon Center lady (Japanese: ポケモンセンターお姉(ねえ)さん Pokémon Center lady) 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 Nurse Joy, her anime counterpart.

Terminology

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Reason: More info and sources

In the Generation I and II games, Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, and Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, they are also referred to as receptionists (Japanese: うけつけのねーちゃん reception lady).

She has also been occasionally referred to as the Pokémon Center Nurse or simply Pokémon Nurse.

In the games

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. 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".

In Pokémon Sun and Moon as well as Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon, they are also Trainers who can be battled at the Battle Tree and Battle Royal Dome. Their Trainer class is Pokémon Center Lady (Japanese: ＰＣおねえさん PC Lady).

Pokémon

Diamond, Pearl and Platinum

Spr 4d 113Pinky.png
Type:
Normal Unknown
Pinky♀
Healing Wish
Cute
Appeal:
0  
Fling
Tough
Appeal:
1 ♥
Minimize
Cute
Appeal:
2 ♥♥
Double-Edge
Tough
Appeal:
0  

Quotes

Main article: Pokémon Center lady/Quotes

Gallery

Artwork

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

Sprites

File:PC Nurse I OD.png Nurse Joy OD.png File:PC Nurse II OD.png File:PC Nurse Fuchsia II OD.png File:PC Nurse RS OD.png File:PC Nurse FRLG OD.png File:PC Nurse E OD.png File:PC Nurse IV OD.png File:PC Nurse OD.png
Gen I
(RGB) 		Gen I
(Y) 		Gen II Gen II
(Fuchsia) 		Gen III
(RS) 		Gen III
(FRLG) 		Gen III
(E) 		Gen IV Gen V

Models

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File:Pokémon Center Lady XY OD.png File:Pokémon Center Lady ORAS OD.png File:Pokémon Center Lady SM OD.png Spr SM Pokémon Center Lady.png VSPokémon Center Lady.png
Gen VI
(XY) 		Gen VI
(ORAS) 		Overworld model
Gen VII
(SMUSUM) 		In-battle model
Gen VII
(SMUSUM) 		VS model
Gen VII
(SMUSUM)

Trainer list

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

See more:
List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady
List of Battle Tree Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady

In the anime

Main series

Main article: Nurse Joy

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, such as the core series games and main series anime, these nurses 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.

In the manga

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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.

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 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
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
BlisseyV Colorless Silver Tempest TGV TG22/TG30 VMAX Climax CSR 254/184
Other related cards
Card Type English
Expansion 		Rarity # Japanese
Expansion 		Rarity #
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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Reason: Alternative names
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


Trainer classes in the Pokémon core series
Alola Ace Duo • Ace Trainer • Aether Branch Chief • Aether Foundation • Aether Foundation Employee
Aether President • Athletic Siblings • Backpacker • Beauty • Bellhop • Black Belt • Captain • Collector • Cook • Dancer
Eevee User • Elite Four • Espeon User • Firefighter • Fisherman • Flareon User • GAME FREAK • Gentleman • Glaceon User
Golf Buddies • Golfer • Hiker • Honeymooners • Island Kahuna • Janitor • Jolteon User • Karate Family • Lass • Leafeon User
Madame • Office Worker • Pokémon Breeder • Pokémon Professor • Pokémon Trainer • Police Officer • Preschooler
Principal • Punk Girl • Punk Guy • Punk Pair • Rising Star • Rising Star Duo • Scientist • Sightseer • Swimmer • Swimmers
Swimmer Girls • Sylveon User • Teacher • Team Skull • Team Skull Admin • Team Skull Boss • Team Skull Grunt
Trial Guide • Twins • Umbreon User • Vaporeon User • Veteran • Veteran Duo • Worker • Youngster • Youth Athlete
ActorUSUM • Capoeira CoupleUSUM • Dancing FamilyUSUM • Kantonian GymUSUM • Master & ApprenticeUSUM
ReporterUSUM • Sparring PartnersUSUM • SurferUSUM • Team AquaUSUM • Team FlareUSUM • Team GalacticUSUM
Team MagmaUSUM • Team PlasmaUSUM • Team Rainbow RocketUSUM • Team Rainbow Rocket GruntUSUM
Tourist CoupleUSUM • Ultra Forest KartenvoyUS • Ultra Recon SquadUSUM
Battle Tree, Battle Royal Dome, and Battle Agency only:
Battle Legend • Pokémon Center Lady • Pro Wrestler


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