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Is There a Name Rater? How To Change Your Pokemon’s Nickname
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The Name Rater is no longer present in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (SV). But now you can change your Pokemon's nickname on your own! Read on to learn how to rename your Pokemon, and what kinds of Pokemon you won't be able to rename.
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Is There a Name Rater?
No, but You Can Change Your Pokemon’s Nickname
The Name Rater, an NPC that rates your Pokemon's name and allows you to rename them in previous games, is no longer present in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.
Instead, players themselves can change the nicknames of their Pokemon through their "Summary" page.
How To Change Your Pokemon’s Nickname
| How to Give Nicknames to Pokemon | |
|---|---|
| 1 |  Select the Pokemon you want to give a nickname or change the nickname of in the Pokemon Menu, and select 'Check Summary'. |
| 2 |  In the Summary Menu, press the 'X Button'. Once the nickname screen comes up, enter the name you prefer for your Pokemon. Make sure to double-check for any typos or other mistakes. |
| 3 |  Your Pokemon now has a new nickname. |
What Pokemon Can You Rename?
You Can Change the Nickname of Pokemon You Caught Anytime
If you want to change the nicknames of Pokemon you caught by yourself, you can rename them as many times as you want.
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Traded Pokemon Can Be Given Nicknames
Pokemon you've obtained either through Link Trading or Suprirse Trading can be renamed as long as they don't have a nickname already.
Also remember, once you've nicknamed your traded Pokemon, you won't be able to change its nickname again. So double-check before confirming your traded Pokemon's nickname.
Can You Give Nicknames to Traded Pokemon?
Pokemon From Mystery Gifts Cannot Be Given Nicknames
If you got a Pokemon through the Mystery Gift feature, you won't be able to give them a name at all. So make sure you'll be okay with using Pokemon obtained through Mystery Gifts even if you can't personalize them.
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