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The '''Pokémon Center lady''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンセンターお{{ruby|姉|ねえ}}さん}}''' ''Pokémon Center lady'') is an operator of a [[Pokémon Center]]. They facilitate the restoration of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to full [[HP]], and usually provide this basic service free of charge.
The '''Pokémon Center lady''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンセンターお{{ruby|姉|ねえ}}さん}}''' ''Pokémon Center lady''), also known as a '''Pokémon Center Nurse''', is an operator of a [[Pokémon Center]]. They facilitate the restoration of {{pkmn|Trainer}}s' {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} to full [[HP]], and usually provide this basic service free of charge.


Among fans, the Pokémon Center lady is often mistaken for [[Nurse Joy]], her {{pkmn|anime}} counterpart.
Among fans, the Pokémon Center lady is often mistaken for [[Nurse Joy]], her TV series counterpart.
 
In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, they can be battled at the [[Battle Tree]] and [[Battle Royal Dome]] under the {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} '''Pokémon Center Lady''' (Japanese: '''{{j|PCおねえさん}}''' ''PC Lady'').


==Terminology==
==Terminology==
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In the [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} games, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and {{B2W2}}, they are also referred to as '''receptionists''' (Japanese: '''{{j|うけつけのねーちゃん}}''' ''reception lady'').
In the [[Generation I]] and {{gen|II}} games, {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, and {{B2W2}}, they are also referred to as '''receptionists''' (Japanese: '''{{j|うけつけのねーちゃん}}''' ''reception lady'').


She has also been occasionally referred to as the '''Pokémon Center Nurse''' or simply '''Pokémon Nurse'''.
Their {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} in {{game4|SMUSUM}} is referred to as "Pokémon Center Lady".
 
In {{g|Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon}} and {{g|Sword and Shield}}, there is a set of "Pokémon Center Nurse" [[fashion item]]s.
 
In {{g|Scarlet and Violet}}, the term "Pokémon Center lady" is used to refer to Pokémon Center operators.
 
In the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]] there is a {{TCG ID|Expedition|Pokémon Nurse|145}} card.


==In the games==
==In the games==
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In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, there is an old lady on [[Mt. Chimney]] stating that she used to be a "Pokémon Center girl".
In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, there is an old lady on [[Mt. Chimney]] stating that she used to be a "Pokémon Center girl".
In {{game4|7}}, they are also {{pkmn|Trainer}}s who can be battled at the [[Battle Tree]] and [[Battle Royal Dome]]. Their {{DL|Pokémon Trainer|Trainer class}} is '''Pokémon Center Lady''' (Japanese: '''{{j|PCおねえさん}}''' ''PC Lady'').


===Pokémon===
===Pokémon===
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===Main series===
===Main series===
{{main|Nurse Joy}}
{{main|Nurse Joy}}
In ''[[Pokémon the Series]]'' and ''[[Pokémon Horizons: The Series]]'', Pokémon Centers are run by the Nurse Joys (Japanese: '''ジョーイ''' ''Joy'', referred to as '''ジョーイさん''' ''Joy-{{wp|Japanese honorifics#San|san}}'' by most characters).
In ''[[SM068|Real Life...Inquire Within!]]'', {{ash}} and {{ashcl}} substituted for [[Melemele Island]]'s Nurse Joy as part of a work experience program. During this, versions of the uniform intended for male operators were shown, and were worn by {{an|Kiawe}}, {{an|Sophocles}}, and (after clearing a misunderstanding) Ash as well. The male uniform appeared again in ''[[SM102|Alola, Alola!]]'', worn by {{an|Brock}} while he helped an ailing {{p|Yungoos}} as part of his {{tc|Doctor}} training.


===Pokémon Origins===
===Pokémon Origins===
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==In the manga==
==In the manga==
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[[File:Nurse Joy EToP.png|thumb|200px|A Nurse Joy from [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===Pokémon Adventures===
In ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'', a Pokémon Center lady at the [[Celadon City]] Pokémon Center healed {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] while Red received a call from {{adv|Professor Oak}}.
In ''[[PS015|Wartortle Wars]]'', a Pokémon Center lady at the [[Celadon City]] Pokémon Center healed {{adv|Red}}'s [[Pika]] while Red received a call from {{adv|Professor Oak}}.