How to Rename Pokémon
Locate the Name Rater., Talk to the Name Rater., Select the Pokémon whose name you would like to be changed. , Enter your Pokémon's new name on the bottom touch screen. , Congrats!
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Locate the Name Rater.
The location of the Name Rater differs depending on what region the game that is being played is based off of.
If you are in Kanto, travel to Lavender Town.
He is two buildings south of the Pokémon Center.
In Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver, he is in a gold and purple tent.
If you are in Johto, travel to Goldenrod City.
He is in the building west of the gym.
In Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver, he is in a gold and purple tent across main street from the gym.
If you are in Hoenn, travel to Slateport City.
He is located in the house with the purple roof the the left of the Pokémon Center.
If you are in Sinnoh, travel to Eterna City.
He is located on the first floor of the building right next to the Poke Mart.
If you are in Unova, travel to Castelia City.
He is located on the 1st floor in the 3rd building from the gate to Route Four.
If you are in Orre, travel to Agate Village.
He is in the Day Care building by the waterfall.
If you are in Kalos, travel to Camphrier Town.
He is in the Pokémon Center, on the right-hand side.
If you are in Alola, travel to Heahea City.
He is in the Alola Tourist Bureau building. -
Step 2: Talk to the Name Rater.
He will offer to evaluate the name of a Pokémon from your party. ,,, You have renamed your Pokémon. -
Step 3: Select the Pokémon whose name you would like to be changed.
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Step 4: Enter your Pokémon's new name on the bottom touch screen.
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Step 5: Congrats!
Detailed Guide
The location of the Name Rater differs depending on what region the game that is being played is based off of.
If you are in Kanto, travel to Lavender Town.
He is two buildings south of the Pokémon Center.
In Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver, he is in a gold and purple tent.
If you are in Johto, travel to Goldenrod City.
He is in the building west of the gym.
In Pokémon HeartGold and Pokémon SoulSilver, he is in a gold and purple tent across main street from the gym.
If you are in Hoenn, travel to Slateport City.
He is located in the house with the purple roof the the left of the Pokémon Center.
If you are in Sinnoh, travel to Eterna City.
He is located on the first floor of the building right next to the Poke Mart.
If you are in Unova, travel to Castelia City.
He is located on the 1st floor in the 3rd building from the gate to Route Four.
If you are in Orre, travel to Agate Village.
He is in the Day Care building by the waterfall.
If you are in Kalos, travel to Camphrier Town.
He is in the Pokémon Center, on the right-hand side.
If you are in Alola, travel to Heahea City.
He is in the Alola Tourist Bureau building.
He will offer to evaluate the name of a Pokémon from your party. ,,, You have renamed your Pokémon.
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