Friendship rating
Friendship rating refers to various methods of displaying a Pokémon's friendship value.
Overview
In the core series games and in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, certain NPCs evaluate the friendship of the first Pokémon in the player's party, and occasionally other game features are used for this purpose as well.
| Region | City | Location | Rater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanto | Pewter CityY | Pewter Museum, second floor | A father |
| Celadon CityY | Celadon Mansion, first floor | A woman in the Manager's Suite | |
| Pallet Town | Blue's houseFRLG | Daisy | |
| Trace's housePE | Trace's sister | ||
| Johto | Goldenrod City | House east of the Department Store | A woman |
| Goldenrod Department Store, fifth floorSu | A woman | ||
| Hoenn | Verdanturf Town | Southwestern-most house | A woman |
| Pacifidlog Town | Southwestern-most house | A Gentleman | |
| Orre | Gateon PortXD | The Krabby Club, upper floor | The captain |
| Sinnoh | Hearthome City | Pokémon Fan Club (east of the Poké Mart) | A Beauty |
| Route 213 | House south of the Pastoria City gate | Dr. Footstep | |
| Eterna City | Pokémon Center | An Aroma Lady | |
| Across Sinnoh | Pokétch: Friendship Checker app | ||
| Unova | Icirrus City | Pokémon Fan Club (south of Gym) | A woman |
| Nacrene CityBW | Building east of the Pokémon Center | A woman with a Pokémon | |
| Across UnovaB2W2 | Xtransceiver: Call Bianca | ||
| Kalos | Santalune City | House west of the Pokémon Center | A Beauty |
| Laverre City | Pokémon Fan Club (in the northwest) | A Pokémon Breeder | |
| Alola | Konikoni City | Next to the TM Shop's street sign | A female Veteran |
| Galar | Hammerlocke | House east of the Pokémon Center | A young boy |
| Hisui | Jubilife Village | Near the pastures | Belamy |
| Paldea | Cascarrafa | Near the fountain at the upper level | A woman with a Marill |
In the core series games
Pokémon Yellow
In Pokémon Yellow, the initial Pikachu's friendship can be evaluated directly by talking to it.
A father on the upper floor of the Pewter Museum (in response to his daughter saying "I want a Pikachu! It's so cute! I asked my Daddy to catch me one!") and a woman on the first floor of Celadon Mansion comment about the initial Pikachu's friendship if it is following the player, which requires Pikachu to be in the party and not fainted:
| Statement | Friendship |
|---|---|
| Pewter Museum | |
| "I'd like to get that Pikachu off you, but it's too attached to you." | 101-255 |
| "Your Pikachu looks untamed. May I have it for my daughter?" | 0-100 |
| "Yeah, a Pikachu soon, I promise!" | (Pikachu not following the player) |
| Celadon Mansion | |
| "You look like a fantastic duo. You're making me jealous!" | 201-255 |
| "Your Pikachu looks happy with you." | 161-200 |
| "Your Pikachu seems tamed." | 131-160 |
| "You must be happy to have a Pokémon that cute." | 101-130 |
| "Why don't you take more care with Pikachu?" | 51-100 |
| "It seems like it hasn't been tamed at all." | 0-50 |
Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal
In Pokémon Gold, Silver, and Crystal, the friendship rater can be found in Goldenrod City, in a house near the Goldenrod Department Store. Additionally, on Sundays, a friendship rater can be found in the Department Store itself. Both will comment on the friendship of the first Pokémon in the party:
| Statement | Friendship |
|---|---|
| Goldenrod City | |
| "It looks really happy! It must love you a lot." | 250-255 |
| "I get the feeling that it really trusts you." | 200-249 |
| "It's friendly toward you. It looks sort of happy." | 150-199 |
| "It's quite cute." | 100-149 |
| "You should treat it better. It's not used to you." | 50-99 |
| "It doesn't seem to like you at all. It looks mean." | 0-49 |
| Goldenrod Department Store (Sunday only) | |
| "It's very attached to you. This move should be perfect for a pair like you." | 150-255 |
| "It's adorable! You should teach it good TM moves." | 50-149 |
| "It looks evil. How about this TM for it?" | 0-49 |
Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald
In Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald, there are two friendship raters; one is in a house in Verdanturf Town, and the other is in Pacifidlog Town. Both will comment on the friendship of the first Pokémon in the party:
| Statement | Friendship |
|---|---|
| Verdanturf Town | |
| "It adores you. It can't possibly love you any more. I even feel happy seeing it." | 255 |
| "It seems to be very happy. It obviously likes you a whole lot." | 200-254 |
| "It likes you quite a lot. It seems to want to be babied a little." | 150-199 |
| "It's getting used to you. It seems to believe in you." | 100-149 |
| "It's not very used to you yet. It neither loves nor hates you." | 50-99 |
| "It's very wary. It has scary viciousness in its eyes. It doesn't like you much at all." | 1-49 |
| "This is a little hard for me to say… Your Pokémon simply detests you. Doesn't that make you uncomfortable?" | 0 |
| Pacifidlog Town | |
| "It clearly likes you very much. A Pokémon that adoring and adorable deserves a TM like this, no?" | 151-255 |
| "Hmm… It's not bad, but it's also not good. You, as the Trainer, need to put in some more effort." | 100-150 |
| "It has a vicious look to it. A frightening Pokémon like that deserves a TM like this." | 0-99 |
Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen
- Main article: Daisy Oak
In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, after entering the Hall of Fame, Daisy Oak will begin rating friendship in Pallet Town. She will also offer grooming to increase a Pokémon's friendship once for every 500 steps the player takes. She will comment on the friendship of the first Pokémon in the party:
| Statement | Friendship |
|---|---|
| "It couldn't possibly love you any more than it does now. Your Pokémon is happy beyond words." | 255 |
| "It looks very happy. I wish <rival> could see this and learn something from it." | 200-254 |
| "It's quite friendly with you. Keep being good to it!" | 150-199 |
| "It's warming up to you. Trust must be growing between you." | 100-149 |
| "It's not quite familiar with you yet. Pokémon are all quite wary when you first get them." | 50-99 |
| "<Player>, I don't like the way it glares at you. Could you try being a little nicer to it?" | 1-49 |
| "…Um, it's not easy for me to say this, but… Is there some reason why your Pokémon would hate you so much?" | 0 |
In addition, how much a Pokémon moves towards the screen after an item is used on it also indicates its friendship.
Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum
In these games, there are three friendship raters: One is found at the Pokémon Fan Club in Hearthome City, one (Dr. Footstep) on Route 213 near the Pastoria City gate, and one in the Pokémon Center in Eterna City. They will comment on the friendship of the first Pokémon in the party:
| Statement | Friendship |
|---|---|
| Dr. Footstep | |
| Refer to Dr. Footstep/Quotes → Friendship levels. | |
| Friendship Checker (Pokétch app) | |
| Two large hearts | 255 |
| Two small hearts | 200-254 |
| One small heart | 150-199 |
| No hearts (moves towards stylus) | 70-149 |
| No hearts (moves away from stylus) | 0-69 |
| Eterna City | |
| "It seems to like you. It must be happy being with you." | 120-255 |
| "It's becoming comfortable around you, I think." | 70-119 |
| "Hmm… It needs to get used to you more." | 0-69 |
| Hearthome City | |
| "It simply adores you! Why, I feel like I am intruding!" | 255 |
| "It's very friendly toward you. I can tell you treat it kindly." | 200-254 |
| "It's quite friendly to you. It must be happy being with you." | 150-199 |
| "It's warming up to you. That's my impression." | 100-149 |
| "It's feeling neutral toward you. It's up to you to change that." | 50-99 |
| "Hmm… It seems to dislike you a little." | 1-49 |
| "Oh, my… I think this one really hasn't taken too kindly to you." | 0 |
Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver
In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, the friendship rater can be found in Goldenrod City, in a house near the Goldenrod Department Store. Additionally, on Sundays, a friendship rater can be found in the Department Store itself. Both will comment on the friendship of the first Pokémon in the party:
| Statement | Friendship |
|---|---|
| Goldenrod City | |
| "It looks really happy! It must love you a lot." | 250-255 |
| "I get the feeling that it really trusts you." | 200-249 |
| "It's friendly toward you. It looks sort of happy." | 150-199 |
| "It's quite cute." | 100-149 |
| "You should treat it better. It's not used to you." | 50-99 |
| "It doesn't seem to like you at all. It looks mean." | 0-49 |
| Goldenrod Department Store (Sunday only) | |
| "It's very attached to you. This move should be perfect for a pair like you." | 149-255 |
| "It's adorable! You should teach it good TM moves." | 51-148 |
| "It looks evil. How about this TM for it?" | 0-50 |
Additionally, a walking Pokémon's reaction changes depending on its friendship.
Pokémon Black, White, Black 2, and White 2
In all Generation V games, a friendship rater is at the Pokémon Fan Club in Icirrus City. In Pokémon Black and White, a second friendship rater is in a building east of the Pokémon Center in Nacrene City. In Pokémon Black 2 and White 2, Bianca acts as a friendship rater when called on the Xtransceiver. Each of them will comment on the friendship of the first Pokémon in the party:
| Statement | Friendship |
|---|---|
| Icirrus City | |
| "It is super friendly to you! I'm a bit jealous!" | 255 |
| "It is quite friendly to you! You must be a kind person!" | 200-254 |
| "It is friendly to you. It must be happy with you." | 150-199 |
| "It is a little friendly to you… That's what I'm getting." | 100-149 |
| "The relationship is neither good nor bad… It looks neutral." | 50-99 |
| "Hmmm… It may not like you very much." | 1-49 |
| "By any chance, you… Are you a very strict person? I feel that it really doesn't like you…" | 0 |
| Nacrene CityBW | |
| "It's very friendly toward you! It must be happy with you." | 120-255 |
| "It's a little bit friendly to you… Something like that." | 70-119 |
| "Hmmm… It may still take some time." | 0-69 |
| BiancaB2W2 | |
| "What great friends you are! It's so nice how you trust each other! It makes me kinda jealous!" | 255 |
| "You two sure get along great! It looks like you are having fun together! You seem bright and cheerful!" | 200-254 |
| "You seem really close! You look so, so happy! It's enough to make me happy too!" | 150-199 |
| "You're starting to get to be friends. Just maybe, walking along the same path has made you understand one another." | 100-149 |
| "You still have room for improvement. How nice! I mean, you can become even better friends!" | 50-99 |
| "You aren't getting along, are you? It's glaring at you with a look that's kinda scary." | 1-49 |
| "You aren't getting along, are you? It doesn't look like it's having fun even when you're together." | 0 |
Pokémon X and Y
In Pokémon X and Y, there are two friendship raters: One in the house west of the Pokémon Center in Santalune City, and the other at the Pokémon Fan Club in Laverre City. Both will comment on the friendship of the first Pokémon in the party:
| Statement | Friendship |
|---|---|
| Santalune City | |
| "Let's see, you and <Pokémon> are… Very connected to each other! That's what it looks like to me!" | 120-255 |
| "Let's see, you and <Pokémon> are… Just getting to know each other… Yes, I think that's how I'd put it." | 70-119 |
| "Let's see, you and <Pokémon> are… Capable of understanding each other much more than now. Look forward to that, OK?" | 0-69 |
| Laverre City | |
| "It's amazingly friendly toward you! It must be so happy spending every day with you!" | 255 |
| "You must really like your <Pokémon> and always keep it by your side!" | 200-254 |
| "Well, I think you and <Pokémon> will be an even greater combo someday!" | 150-199 |
| "It's a little bit friendly to you… Something like that." | 100-149 |
| "Hmm…I think you have a lot of time ahead of you to get to know one another better." | 50-99 |
| "Don't tell me! Are you just letting it get knocked out in Pokémon battles?!" | 1-49 |
| "What's this? Are you a disciplinarian? Or do you plan to use the move Frustration?" | 0 |
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire
In these games, there are two friendship raters; one is in a house in Verdanturf Town, and the other is in Pacifidlog Town. Both will comment on the friendship of the first Pokémon in the party:
| Statement | Friendship |
|---|---|
| Verdanturf Town | |
| "It's extremely friendly toward you. It couldn't possibly love you more. It's a pleasure to see!" | 255 |
| "It seems to be very happy. It's obviously friendly toward you." | 200-254 |
| "It's quite friendly toward you. It seems to want to be babied a little." | 150-199 |
| "It's getting used to you. It seems to believe in you." | 100-149 |
| "It's not very used to you yet. It neither loves nor hates you." | 50-99 |
| "It's very wary. It has a scary look in its eyes. It doesn't like you much at all." | 1-49 |
| "This is a little hard for me to say… Your Pokémon simply detests you. Doesn't that make you uncomfortable?" | 0 |
| "It's clearly very friendly toward you. A Pokémon that adoring and adorable deserves a TM like this, no?" | 151-255 |
| "Hmm… It's not bad, but it’s also not good. You, as the Trainer, need to put in some more effort." | 100-150 |
| "It has a vicious look to it. A frightening Pokémon like that deserves a TM like this." | 0-99 |
Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon
In Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon, the friendship rater is next to the TM Shop in Konikoni City. The player may choose a Pokémon from the party to show her, and she will comment on its friendship:
| Statement | Friendship |
|---|---|
| "My! It feels incredibly close to you! Nothing makes it happier than being with you!" | 255 |
| "You clearly love your <Pokémon>, and you must spend a lot of time together." | 200-254 |
| "Hm. I'd say that you and <Pokémon> have the potential to be an even greater combo." | 150-199 |
| "Hmmm. I think…it feels friendly toward you. At least a little…" | 100-149 |
| "Hmmm… I'd say that you and your Pokémon still have a long way to go." | 50-99 |
| "What is going on here? Do you let it get knocked out a lot in battles or something? This is bad." | 1-49 |
| "Oh dear. You must be a merciless Trainer… Do you use Frustration or just not know better?" | 0 |
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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In Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!, the friendship rater is Trace's sister, found in Trace's house in Pallet Town.
Pokémon Sword and Shield
In these games, the friendship rater is in a house east of the southern Pokémon Center in Hammerlocke. He will comment on the friendship of the first Pokémon in the party:
| Hammerlocke quote | Camp hearts | Battle visual effect | Friendship |
|---|---|---|---|
| "You're best buddies! That Best Friends Ribbon looks really good on you!" | 5 | Hops and slightly turns | 255 |
| "You two are almost best friends! I can see you really care about each other!" | 4 | Hops | 220-254 |
| "You two get along great! Together is always better—am I right?" | 3 | Wiggles | 180-219 |
| "Seems like you're pretty good friends! Still, I bet you could become even closer!" | 2 | none | 130-179 |
| "Wow, I think you're on your way to becoming real good friends!" | 1 | 80-129 | |
| "Seems like it likes you an average amount! Don't worry—you two will get closer as time passes!" | 0 | 30-79 | |
| "I guess you two just met? It's still getting used to things." | 1-29 | ||
| "Maybe you're a bit too strict? It doesn't seem like you're friends at all..." | 0 |
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl
Pokémon Legends: Arceus
In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the friendship rater, Belamy, is in Jubilife Village, near the pastures.
Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
In Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, the friendship rater is near the fountain in the upper level of Cascarrafa. She will comment on the friendship of the player's Pokémon, either in the party or in the Pokémon Storage System:
| Quote | Picnic hearts | Friendship |
|---|---|---|
| "Whoa, you're the best friends ever! I can tell just being together gives you warm fuzzies!" | 5 | 255 |
| "Wow, you're pretty great friends! You sure mean a lot to each other." | 4 | 220-254 |
| "You're good friends, all right! You definitely enjoy each other's company!" | 3 | 180-219 |
| "You're getting along well...but I'm sure you could get way friendlier!" | 2 | 130-179 |
| "You're starting to get friendly. I bet you'll get along better soon!" | 1 | 80-129 |
| "You two seem kinda neutral—like you don't mind each other. I hope you get closer!" | 0 | 15-79 |
| "Are you two just starting to get to know each other? I'm sensing some awkwardness here..." | 0 | 1-14 |
| "Oh my gosh! What happened between you two?! There's not even a smidge of friendship here!" | 0 | 0 |
In the side series games
Pokémon Stadium 2
In Pokémon Stadium 2, the PC includes the List feature, which consists of a table displaying information about the player's Pokémon. In this table, the "Tame" column contains short descriptions about the amount of friendship of each Pokémon. If the player sorts the "Tame" column by ascending or descending order, the Pokémon will be ordered exactly by the friendship value stored in the game data, even though the exact number is not displayed.
A Pokémon currently in a Generation I game is considered to have 70 friendship (rated as Not quite). This relates to the fact that there are no individual friendship values for each Pokémon in this generation, but a Pokémon transferred from Generation I to II would have 70 friendship value by default.
This table is not compatible with the friendship data of Red's Pikachu from Pokémon Yellow, therefore it is also considered to have 70 friendship regardless of the actual friendship value in the original game.
| Rating | Friendship |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 250-255 |
| Very good | 200-249 |
| Pretty good | 150-199 |
| A little bit | 100-149 |
| Not quite | 50-99 |
| Not at all | 0-49 |
Unlike in the core series games, there is no NPC that rates friendship.
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
The friendship rater is located inside the Krabby Club in Gateon Port. He is upstairs, straight to the rear of the club (not the ones backstage) and standing near the bartender. He looks like a boat captain. He is present after starting the events in Pyrite Town.
| Statement | Friendship |
|---|---|
| "It simply adores you! It couldn't possibly get to like you more. This is wonderful!" | 255 |
| "It seems to like you very much. Your Pokémon seems to be very happy that it's with you." | 200-254 |
| "It likes you quite a bit. It wants to be pampered by you." | 150-199 |
| "It's growing friendly toward you. It seems to believe in you." | 100-149 |
| "It doesn't seem to be used to you yet. You should treat it kindly." | 50-99 |
| "Hmm… It's not friendly toward you. The look in its eyes is frightening. You should treat it more kindly." | 1-49 |
| "… This is awful. It detests you to a degree I hardly ever see. Are you sure you'll be okay?" | 0 |
Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire
In Pokémon Box: Ruby and Sapphire, when viewing a table of Pokémon, the Pokémon's friendship rating is listed, along with other properties (e.g. type, level, etc.).
| Rating | Friendship |
|---|---|
| Excellent | 250-255 |
| Very good | 200-249 |
| Good | 150-199 |
| So-so | 100-149 |
| Not good | 50-99 |
| Meager | 0-49 |
In the spin-off games
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
- Main article: Friendship → Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia
In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, the Partner Pokémon can have the condition of Fine, Happy, or Very Happy. See Friendship → Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia for in-game effects.
See also
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