If you’re anything like us, you enjoy changing the names of Pokémon in games to sound like regular dudes with names like Steve or Bob. When you first catch a Pokémon in Pokémon Sword and Shield, it will ask you if you want to change its name.
However, if you want to change Pokémon names after you’ve caught them, how do you do it? Well, you’ll be happy to know that it’s pretty much the same formula as always.
The first thing you’ll need to do is to have reached your first Pokémon Center, which can be found during the pseudo-tutorial section of the game in the starting town, Postwick.
Once you’ve found your first Pokémon Center, go left when you enter and walk up to the Name Rater behind the counter. He will tell you what he thinks of the nicknames you’ve selected, and then give you the option of changing them.
Name Raters in Sword and Shield can also make your Pokémon forget moves so you can add others.
Simply input the new name you want and then confirm the change. It’s as simple as that. There are, unfortunately, restrictions on how long the name can be, so you can’t go calling your Woolloo something rad, like Shaun The Sheep 2: Die Hard With A Vengeance.
Pokémon Centers with their own Name Rates can be found all across Galar in major towns. Every name change is free of charge. Clothes in Pokémon Sword and Shield, though, can cost you a pretty penny.
Pokémon Sword and Shield are out now on Nintendo Switch.
MORE SWORD AND SHIELD:
– Pokémon Sword and Shield Beginner’s Tips
– How To Level Pokémon Up Quickly
– How To Change Your Hairstyle
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