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A '''Pokémon Center''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンセンター}}''' ''Pokémon Center''), also shortened by [[Hau]] to '''PMC''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケセン}}''' ''Pokécen'' or ''Pokésen''), is an establishment that provides regulatory services for {{pkmn|Trainer|Pokémon Trainers}}, such as healing their [[Pokémon (species)|Pokémon]] for free.

In the {{pkmn|games}}, Pokémon Centers vary between regions, but all of them have in common a healing station run by a [[Pokémon Center Nurse]] behind a main counter, which heals all [[party]] Pokémon (fully restoring their {{stat|HP}} and [[PP]] and healing any [[status condition]]s) free of charge. Starting in [[Generation VIII]], this also heals all Pokémon in the player's [[Pokémon Storage System|Boxes]] (whereas they would be automatically healed upon being deposited in the Boxes in prior [[generation]]s). Prior to [[Generation IX]], Pokémon Centers also always featured a [[PC]] (or [[Rotomi]] in [[Galar]]) to access the Pokémon Storage System, among other functionality. Most Pokémon Centers also contain various [[Non-player character|NPCs]] that vary between locations. In [[Unova]], [[Kalos]], [[Alola]], Galar, and Paldea, [[Poké Mart]]s are also housed inside Pokémon Centers. Prior to [[Generation VI]] and in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}, Pokémon Centers also have services for connecting with other players and [[Trade|trading]] and {{pkmn|battle|battling}} with them; this required wired connections prior to {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}. In addition, Alola's Pokémon Centers house the [[Pokémon Center Café]], Galar's house {{gal|Jack}}, and Paldea's and Kitakami's house the [[TM Machine]] and [[Union Circle]]. From [[Generation V]] to {{gen|VII}}, the deliverers of [[Mystery Gift]]s appear in Pokémon Centers. [[Mr. Medal]] also appears here in {{B2W2}} when awarding the player any {{OBP|Medal|Black 2 and White 2}}.

Prior to [[Generation IV]], [[Save|saving]] inside a Pokémon Center is required to facilitate linking with console games such as {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and {{g|Colosseum}}.

[[File:Pokémon Center inside RBY.png‎|thumb|A Pokémon Center in the [[Generation I]] games]]

In the [[Generation I]] games, a Pokémon Center consists of two counters on a single floor. The counter on the left has a [[Pokémon Center Nurse]] that will heal the {{player}}'s Pokémon. The counter on the right contains the Cable Club, which allows players to link with each other. Talking to the women at the desk will allow the player to enter the Cable Club. Furthest to the right is the [[PC]] to deposit and withdraw Pokémon or items. The Generation I games also include two of the few examples of a Pokémon Center that isn't in a town: the Pokémon Centers in {{rt|4|Kanto}}, outside [[Mt. Moon]], and in {{rt|10|Kanto}}, outside the entrance to the [[Rock Tunnel]]. Future [[generation]]s employ rest houses that only offer healing services in similar areas.

In {{game|Yellow}}, a {{p|Chansey}} stands next to the nurse in every center. This is a reference to [[Nurse Joy]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

In the [[Generation II]] games, to accommodate greater linking functionality, the Pokémon Centers of both [[Kanto]] and [[Johto]] expanded to two floors. On the first floor, there is the counter where a [[Pokémon Center Nurse]] heals the {{player}}'s Pokémon, as well as a [[PC]]. On the second floor resides the Cable Club and [[Time Capsule]].

In [[Orre]], there are only four official Pokémon Centers, located in [[Phenac City]], [[Agate Village]], the [[Under Colosseum]] lobby, and [[Gateon Port]], all of which have unique appearances. Only the [[Phenac City]] Pokémon Center has facilities for linking with the [[Generation III]] core series games. Self-service healing machines, identical to ones staffed by a [[Pokémon Center Nurse]] in a Pokémon Center, appear scattered throughout Orre, usually next to a [[PC]].

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If the player walks into a Pokémon Center on their [[birthday]] (as noted in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] system), the nurse will wish them a happy birthday.

In {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, the Pokémon Centers consists of one large room with a similar layout to the ground floor of the Pokémon Centers of the {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|original versions}}, but with no PC and no second floor. The nurse's counter is in the back of the building and to the right is a map on the back wall. Just as in the original, Pokémon Centers do not contain a [[Poké Mart]], which are a separate building. In [[Lavaridge Town]], the Pokémon Center is connected to the town's hot springs.

In {{game4|SMUSUM}}, Pokémon Centers consist of one large room. The nurse's counter is in the center of the building. On the right is a [[Poké Mart]] counter, staffed by one or two attendants, depending on the Pokémon Center. On the left is the [[Pokémon Center Café]], where players can purchase one of three drinks. Once per day, after buying a drink, the player will receive Poké Beans for use in [[Pokémon Refresh]] and a [[status condition healing item]] from another region, such as Casteliacones and Old Gateaux.

If the player walks into a Pokémon Center on their [[birthday]] (as noted in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] system), the nurse will wish them a happy birthday.

In {{LGPE}}, Pokémon Centers consist of one large room. The nurse's counter is in the back of the building, and a {{p|Chansey}} stands next to the nurse, like in {{game|Yellow}}. As in [[Generation I]] and {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Pokémon Centers do not contain a [[Poké Mart]], which are a separate building. A map is located on the back wall to the right of the nurse's counter.

In {{g|Sword and Shield}}, Pokémon Centers consist of one large room. The nurse's counter is in the center toward the back of the Pokémon Center. The nurse will heal all of the Pokémon in the player's party and {{pkmn|Storage System|Boxes}}. On the right is a [[Poké Mart]] counter, staffed by one or two attendants, depending on the Pokémon Center. The range of items available for purchase at Poké Marts expands as the player earns more Gym Badges. Behind the left counter is an {{p|Indeedee}} and an attendant named {{gal|Jack}} who provides the services of the [[Move Deleter]], [[Move Reminder]], [[Memory Girl]], and [[Name Rater]]. There is also a [[Rotomi]] next to the nurse's counter.

Unlike in previous [[generation]]s, the Pokémon Centers in {{g|Scarlet and Violet}} have no interior, and are instead accessible directly from the overworld. The Pokémon Center building resembles a {{wp|filling station|gas station}}, with a large white Poké Ball-shaped light on the flat rooftop. These Pokémon Centers have three counters: the nurse's counter is located at the center, flanked on one side by the [[Poké Mart]] counter, and on the other by the [[TM Machine]], a station which allows players to craft [[TM]]s. On the wall closest to the TM Machine is a yellow monitor located next to a circle on the ground of the same color with a Poké Ball symbol in the center. Interacting with the monitor opens the [[Union Circle]] screen. Other players joining via the Union Circle will appear from the yellow circle on the ground. [[Pokémon League]] representatives can often be found at Pokémon Centers, and will give the player a reward for beating all the {{pkmn|Trainer}}s in the area.

In [[The Teal Mask]], the Pokémon Center in front of the [[Mossui Town]] community center in [[Kitakami]] has no interior, like the Pokémon Centers in Paldea. This Pokémon Center has two counters underneath a white canopy with a {{p|Yanma}} symbol on it, with the nurse's counter located to the right of the TM Machine. To the right of the two counters is the Union Circle monitor, with the yellow circle where other players appear located directly in front of it. Unlike the Pokémon Centers in Paldea, this center does not have a Poké Mart counter, with a shop called {{DL|Mossui Town|Peachy's}} being located nearby instead.

In [[The Indigo Disk]], while there are no Pokémon Centers at the [[Blueberry Academy]], the [[Terarium]] has self-service healing machines found at rest stops. There are also nearby [[Vending Machine]]s serving as substitutes for the Poké Mart counter.

In {{OBP|Pokémon Trading Card Game|video game}} and [[Pokémon Trading Card Game 2: The Invasion of Team GR!]], there is no Pokémon Center. However, the [[Club|Clubs]] in the [[TCG Island]] and Forts in the [[GR Island]] have a room at the west side that is visually similar to the interior of Pokémon Centers, which include a [[PC]] and female attendants that offer multiplayer features: the Battle Center for {{OBP|duel|GB|dueling}} and the Gift Center for transferring cards and {{OBP|deck|GB}} configurations.

In [[Pokémon Origins]], Pokémon Centers are headed by an unnamed Nurse. The healing process takes place in real time, unlike in the games, which would often make {{OBP|Red|Origins}} wait until his Pokémon were fully healed before leaving. Pokémon Centers can also be used as social gathering places where Trainers can share information with other people. Additionally, Trainers have access to video phones and PCs within the Pokémon Center.