Where to find the Name Rater in all of the Pokémon games that have been released so far. The name rater can only change the nickname of pokémon that you caught or hatched yourself. The name rater cannot change the nickname of a pokémon you received in trade.
Name Rater List
| Game Region | City/Town | Name Rater Location |
|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Lavender Town | Southern part of town |
| Johto | Goldenrod City | North of train station |
| Hoenn | Slateport City | Northwest part of town |
| Orre | Agate Village | In Day Care |
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| Sinnoh | Eterna City | 1F Eterna Condominiums |
| Unova | Castelia City | In Black and White: northern section of the city. In Black2 and White2: across from the Gym in the west part of town |
| Kalos | Camphrier Town | In Pokémon Center |
| Alola | Heahea City | In the Tourist Bureau |
| Galar | Pokémon Center | Behind the counter of every Pokémon Center |
| Paldea | Your Party | You can change the nicknames of the Pokémon in your party at any time by selecting a Pokémon in your party and choosing Check Summary, then press X to change the Pokémon's nickname. |