Nicknaming Pokemon has been a feature since the days of Pokemon Scarlet/Bluish/Yellow. There are some players who take advantage of this whether for 18-carat nicknames or to input something inappropriate (pre-Generation 5). Much like previous games, Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl allow players to alter the name of their Pokemon later the initial capture.

Each Pokemon game has a human being called a Name Rater, who "rates the names of trainers' Pokemon." Except for Generation 8, there is only one Name Rater per game. Those familiar with Pokemon Diamond/Pearl may already know where to notice the Proper name Rater in Bright Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Updated on March 24, 2022 by Renri Seong: Nicknaming in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl isn't a requirement, but it allows players to add some customization to their Pokemon. The option to nickname Pokemon hasn't inverse much over the years, just in-game Pokemon names are no longer displayed in all caps as they were before generation v. Near of the in-game trainers players will come across in Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl will non nickname their Pokemon, but in that location are some exceptions to this. Peculiarly, Pokemon received as in-game trades will all be nicknamed also as the Pokemon entered in Pokemon Contests. The post-obit guide has been updated to include in-game merchandise Pokemon and a few examples of nicknamed Pokemon in Super Contests.

Name Rater Location in BDSP

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Once trainers make it through Eterna Forest, they'll be able to visit the Name Rater. He lives in a house in Eterna City, which is still early in the game. Make certain to battle Eterna City's Gym Leader if this is the showtime visit to Eterna City.

  1. Starting from the Pokemon Center, get s down the route.
  2. On the right should be the Bicycle Shop. Unless trainers have the 2d Gym Badge, they won't exist able to get the bike. And so render hither after defeating Gardenia.
  3. Proceed going south past the Bicycle Store. On the right should be the PokeMart.
  4. Enter the tall building to the right of the Pokemart. Sitting at a table to the left is an erstwhile homo. This is the Proper noun Rater.

Equally long as the Pokemon has the same ID as the trainer, then its name can be inverse. This means the Pokemon needs to be caught/hatched past the actor in their own copy of the game. For case, the Eevee that players tin can receive from Bebe subsequently chirapsia the Aristocracy 4 can have its name changed because the player is getting this Eevee in their version of Brilliant Diamond or Shining Pearl. However, a traded Eevee from another thespian's Vivid Diamond or Shining Pearl will have a different ID. This volition prevent the Proper name Rater from irresolute its name.

Likewise, whatsoever Pokemon traded in-game with an NPC (such equally Mindy in Snowpoint City) volition accept a separate ID from the player, pregnant the Proper noun Rater volition non desire to change its proper noun.

Trainers were able to rename traded Pokemon once in Sword/Shield, just it seems this mechanic wasn't carried into Vivid Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Name Changing is free and doesn't cost any Pokemon Dollars. As long equally players remember where the Name Rater is, they tin change the names of their Pokemon whenever they wish.

NPCs with Nicknamed Pokemon

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While some trainers may not want to trade with in-game NPCs, it may be worth the effort - especially in the early stages of the game. Pokemon that are traded get double EXP in boxing, which tin can exist beneficial for those starting their journeying as long equally the Pokemon's level doesn't exceed their gym bluecoat perks.

Unfortunately for some, these Pokemon can't be renamed. Then if players don't like the nickname the in-game Merchandise Pokemon has, they're out of luck.

Pokemon & Gender Nickname Owner Location Wanted Pokemon
Abra (male) Kazza Hilary Oreburgh City Machop
Chatot (female person) Charap Norton Eterna City Buizel
Haunter (male) Gaspar Mindy Snowpoint City Medicham
* Magikarp (female) Foppa Meister Route 226 Finneon

Foppa is a unique case in that receiving her volition register Magikarp'due south High german Pokedex entry.

Like Diamond/Pearl, Brilliant Diamond/Shining Pearl has Pokemon Contests - Super Contests in the remakes. Every Pokemon that the other contestants use volition be nicknamed. Unlike the in-game trades, players volition not be able to receive whatever of the contestants' Pokemon.

It's admittedly non necessary to nickname a Pokemon before entering it in a Super Contest. Having a nickname will not affect the score of a Pokemon either.

One time players beat the game, they'll be able to compete against high-ranking contestants. In fact, some contestants include a handful of familiar faces. Those that are in the Chief Rank are more challenging and have better moves to appeal to the judges.

Pokemon Nickname Trainer Contest Rank
Shellos Zoomer Jakob Practise
Pikachu Sparky Luis Normal
Cherubi Cheri Martin Great
Murkrow Ebony Bria Ultra
Kangaskhan Jumpy Johanna Principal
Drifblim Loony Fantina Master
Steelix Rusty Jasmine Chief

Information technology's unknown if the Drifblim that Fantina uses in contests is the same one she uses to battle challengers at Hearthome Metropolis Gym. It's very likely despite her Drifblim actualization with the nickname "Loony" in Main Ranks and chosen "Drifblim" in battle.

Pokemon Vivid Diamond and Pokemon Shining Pearl are available now on Nintendo Switch.

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