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==Terminology==
==Terminology==
{{incomplete|section|More terms and sources (if applicable)}}
{{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 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'').


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==In the games==
==In the games==
[[File:PokeCenter receptionist FRLG.png|thumb|left|The receptionist can heal the player's Pokémon]]
[[File:Selene USUM Pokemon Center Nurse concept art.jpg|thumb|250px|{{ga|Selene}}'s nurse outfit in {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}]]
[[File:Selene USUM Pokemon Center Nurse concept art.jpg|thumb|right|{{ga|Selene}}'s outfit in {{g|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.
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.


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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'').
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'').


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.<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}}: ''" [...] People [...] would come to the Pokémon Center."'' ({{B2W2}})</ref>
 
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>


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".
In {{game4|7}}, Pokémon Center ladies named '''{{DL|List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady|Mayu}}''' (Japanese: '''{{j|マッイ}}''' ''Macy'') and '''{{DL|List of Battle Tree Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady|Perri}}''' (Japanese: '''{{j|カマロリ}}''' ''Kamarori'') 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.


The Pokémon Center Lady named Perri appears as a Trainer that the player can battle in the [[Battle Tree]] and [[Battle Royal Dome]] in [[Generation VII]]. They don't specialize in any specific type, but they have a preference for pink Pokémon and those with support capabilities. In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}}, as the [[player character]], {{ga|Selene}} can wear a Pokémon Center Nurse outfit as part of [[Trainer customization]]. They can obtain the outfit after the credits from the [[GAME FREAK]] offices in [[Heahea City]].
===Pokémon===
====Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum====
{{Pokémon/4/Contest
|costume=yes
|ndex=113
|pokemon=Chansey
|nickname=Pinky
|type1=Normal
|gender=female
|move1=Healing Wish|move1cat=Cute|move1app=0
|move2=Fling|move2cat=Tough|move2app=1
|move3=Minimize|move3cat=Cute|move3app=2
|move4=Double-Edge|move4cat=Tough|move4app=0
}}


===Trainer list===
===Trainer list===
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
====Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon====
:''See more:''
{{main|List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady}}
:: ''[[List of Battle Royal Dome Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady]]''
{{main|List of Battle Tree Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady}}
:: ''[[List of Battle Tree Trainers/Pokémon Center Lady]]''


===Quotes===
===Quotes===
{{main|Pokémon Center lady/Quotes}}
{{main|Pokémon Center lady/Quotes}}


===Gallery===
==Gallery==
====Artwork====
===Artwork===
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====Sprites====
===Game assets===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:PC Nurse I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:PC Nurse I OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:Nurse Joy OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Nurse Joy OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:PC Nurse II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:PC Nurse II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:PC Nurse Fuchsia II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:PC Nurse Fuchsia II OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:PC Nurse RS OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:PC Nurse RS OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:PC Nurse FRLG OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:PC Nurse FRLG OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:PC Nurse E OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:PC Nurse E OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:PC Nurse IV OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:PC Nurse IV OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:PC Nurse OD.png]]
| colspan="2" style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:PC Nurse OD.png]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width=100px; height:100px""| [[File:VSPokémon Center Lady.png|150px]]
|-
|-
| {{color2|000|Generation I|Gen I}}<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon Red and Blue Versions|RGB}})
| '''{{GameIcon|R}}{{GameIcon|Gr}}{{GameIcon|B}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| {{color2|000|Generation I|Gen I}}<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon Yellow Version|Y}})
| '''{{GameIcon|Y}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| {{color2|000|Generation II|Gen II}}
| '''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}{{GameIcon|C}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| {{color2|000|Generation II|Gen II}}<br>({{color2|000|Fuchsia City|Fuchsia)}}
| '''{{GameIcon|G}}{{GameIcon|S}}{{GameIcon|C}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld, {{color2|000|Fuchsia City|Fuchsia}})''
| {{color2|000|Generation III|Gen III}}<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire Versions|RS}})
| '''{{GameIcon|Ru}}{{GameIcon|Sa}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| {{color2|000|Generation III|Gen III}}<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|FRLG}})
| '''{{GameIcon|FR}}{{GameIcon|LG}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| {{color2|000|Generation III|Gen III}}<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon Emerald Version|E}})
| '''{{GameIcon|E}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| {{color2|000|Generation IV|Gen IV}}
| '''{{GameIcon|D}}{{GameIcon|P}}{{GameIcon|Pt}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| {{color2|000|Generation V|Gen V}}
| colspan="2" | '''{{GameIcon|Bl}}{{GameIcon|W}}{{GameIcon|B2}}{{GameIcon|W2}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(Overworld)''
| VS sprite<br>{{color2|000|Generation VII|Gen VII}}<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|SM}}{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM}})
|}
 
====Models====
{{incomplete|section|SwSh, Let's Go, Paldea, Kitakami}}
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; font-size: 80%; {{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color}}"
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Spr SM Pokémon Center Lady.png|x150px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; width:100px; height:100px"| [[File:Pokémon Center Nurse BDSP OD.png|100px]]
| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center Lady SM OD.png|x150px]]
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center Nurse SWSH.png|x150px]]
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{HP color dark}}; background: #{{HP color light}}; min-width: 80px; overflow:hidden"| [[File:Pokémon Center Nurse SV Kitakami.png|x150px]]
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| {{color2|000|Generation VI|Gen VI}}<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon X and Y|XY}})
| '''{{GameIcon|X}}{{GameIcon|y}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Overworld)''
| {{color2|000|Generation VI|Gen VI}}<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|ORAS}})
| '''{{GameIcon|OR}}{{GameIcon|AS}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Overworld)''
| Overworld model<br>{{color2|000|Generation VII|Gen VII}}<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|SM}}{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM}})
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}'''<br>Sprite<br>''(VS pose)''
| In-battle model<br>{{color2|000|Generation VII|Gen VII}}<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon Sun and Moon|SM}}{{color2|000|Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon|USUM}})
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Higher detail)''
| {{color2|000|Generation VIII|Gen VIII}}<br>({{color2|000|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|BDSP}})
| '''{{GameIcon|Su}}{{GameIcon|M}}{{GameIcon|US}}{{GameIcon|UM}}'''<br>Model<br>''(Overworld)''
| '''{{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)''
|}
|}


==In the anime==
==In the anime==
[[File:Nurse Joy JN.png|thumb|250px|[[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]]]''
===Main series===
===Main series===
[[File:Nurse Joy JN.png|thumb|266px|[[Nurse Joy]] in ''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]]]''
{{main|Nurse Joy}}
{{main|Nurse Joy}}
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).
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).
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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}}.
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}}.


===Gallery===
<gallery widths=200>
<gallery widths=200>
Pokémon Center Nurse PO.png|A Pokémon Center lady in [[Pokémon Origins]]
Pokémon Center Nurse PO.png|A Pokémon Center lady in [[Pokémon Origins]]
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
[[File:Nurse Joy Golden Boys.png|thumb|150px|A Pokémon Center lady in [[Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys]]]]
[[File:Nurse Joy Golden Boys.png|thumb|150px|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 ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. They appear in a wide variety of outfits, which vary from city to city.
===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}}.


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.
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.
===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 ''[[ET03|Clefairy Tale]]''. They appear in a wide variety of outfits, which vary from city to city.


===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
===Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys===
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|es=Enfermera del CP
}}
}}
==References==
{{reflist}}


{{TrainerNav|hp|alola=yes}}<br>
{{TrainerNav|hp|alola=yes}}<br>
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[[Category:Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! characters]]
[[Category:Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! characters]]
[[Category:Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl characters]]
[[Category:Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl characters]]
[[Category:Scarlet and Violet characters]]
[[Category:Colosseum characters]]
[[Category:Colosseum characters]]
[[Category:XD characters]]
[[Category:XD characters]]

Revision as of 11:49, 17 April 2024

Pokémon Center lady
ポケモンセンターお姉(ねえ)さん Pokémon Center lady
File:Pokemon center lady and blissey pokemon.jpg
Key artwork by Naoki Saito for the English Pokémon Trainers merchandise line
Gender Female
Hometown Various
Region All regions in the core games (except Hisui), Orre
Generation All generations (core games), III (side series)
Games All core series games (except Legends: Arceus), Colosseum, XD: Gale of Darkness
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), 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 games

File:Selene USUM Pokemon Center Nurse concept art.jpg
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 Macy) and Perri (Japanese: カマロリ Kamarori) 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

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  

Trainer list

Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon

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

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

Game assets

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
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Sprite
(Overworld) 		 Y 
Sprite
(Overworld) 		 G  S  C 
Sprite
(Overworld) 		 G  S  C 
Sprite
(Overworld, Fuchsia) 		 R  S 
Sprite
(Overworld) 		 FR  LG 
Sprite
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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, such as the core series games and main TV series, 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
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

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: " [...] People [...] 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)


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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