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With the release of Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield for Nintendo Switch, it brings forth
a new generation of Pokémon to battle and catch.
Like in the past titles in the Pokémon series,
you can assign custom names or nicknames to
each Pokemon you catch.
Although it may seem obvious to just change
their nicknames after assigning them, it is
not that straight forward, especially for
new players.
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Alright, let’s get right into it.
Regardless of Pokémon Sword or Pokémon Shield 
you chose; this will work the same way on
both games.
You need to access any Pokémon Center located throughout the various Galar Region towns.
They are easy spotted by a 
Poké Ball on top of the structure.
Once you enter, move toward the left to a
gentleman with a yellow tie.
Speak to him by pressing the “A” button,
will bring out a menu.
Select “Rate a nickname” then select which 
Pokémon you want to change or give a nickname to.
The gentleman will proceed to telling you
his opinion on the current name and will suggest
you give it something even better.
Select “Yes” and enter your new desired nickname.
Be aware that any traded Pokémon you obtained 
from other players that already has a nickname
cannot be changed.
The gentleman will only say 
“that is a truly impeccable nickname!”
But any traded Pokémon that does not have 
any nickname assigned yet, you can change
them only once at the Pokémon Center.
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