Can I choose rude names for my Pokémon?

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In the older Pokémon games my brother and I always tried to come up with the most weird Pokémon-names. For example we chose something like "poo-toilet". Will others be able to see them and can you get in trouble if you pick a name that offends others? Can other people see the name if your Pokémon is in a gym?



Best Answer

They do seem to filter out some things, I couldn't put some names I wanted in there.




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Can you name Pokémon swear words?

And HERE are some examples (aside from the obvious swear words) that are UNACCEPTABLE: Buttercup, butterfly, Virginia, Twinkie. Here's my beef: Ok I GET IT, any form of the word \u201ctwink\u201d could be potentially derogatory toward our gay friends, but a Tauros named Twinkie is adorable.

What should I name my Pokémon?

100 Free New Pokemon Name Ideas:
  • Rowlet \u2013 Furby.
  • Decidueye \u2013 Robin Hoot.
  • Cyndaquil \u2013 Quilton.
  • Typhlosion \u2013 Reaper.
  • Oshawott \u2013 Wottson.
  • Samurott \u2013 Samurott Jack.
  • Starly \u2013 Birb.
  • Staraptor \u2013 Reptar.


Do nicknames affect Pokémon?

Nicknaming Pok\xe9mon rarely has any effect on gameplay, and is simply an element of customization that players are free to use or ignore. However, there are some cases where nicknames have some small effect on the game.



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