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A '''Pokémon Center''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケモンセンター}}''' ''Pokémon Center''), also shortened to '''PMC''' in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]] or  '''Pokécen''' or '''Pokésen''' (Japanese: '''{{j|ポケセン}}''') in Japan, is a type of building that provides regulatory services for {{pkmn|Trainer|Pokémon Trainers}}. Pokémon Centers are found in most towns and cities of the {{pkmn|world|Pokémon world}}; every major city or town holds a Pokémon Center. Some Pokémon Centers can be found outside of towns next to large [[forest]]s or [[cave]]s. Pokémon Centers are built where many Trainers gather and the area becomes popular. This is to accommodate those Trainers in need and serve as a resting spot. The most common service the Pokémon Center offers is healing {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} free of charge.

In the {{pkmn|games}}, Pokémon Centers consist of a healing station run by a [[Pokémon Center Nurse]], a [[PC]], a [[Trade|trading]] connection club, a {{pkmn|battle|battling}} connection club (neither of which require wired connections as of {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}), and various [[Non-player character|NPCs]] that vary upon location (in rural areas, no NPCs may be present). As of [[Generation V]], salesmen from the [[Poké Mart]] and the deliveryman (in Generation V and {{gen|VII}}) or delivery girl (in [[Generation VI]]) appear when the [[Mystery Gift]] function is activated, due to its integration with the Pokémon Center. Mr. Medal also appears here in {{game|Black and White|s 2|Pokémon Black 2 and White 2}} when awarding the player any [[List of Medals in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2|Medals]]. The connection clubs are absent in [[Generation VI]] and are replaced with the [[Player Search System]].

{{m|Fly}}, [[Poké Ride|Charizard Glide]], [[Secret Technique|Sky Dash]], and the [[Flying Taxi]] bring the {{player}} to the Pokémon Center in the town or city chosen, and {{m|Teleport}} brings the player to the Pokémon Center they last visited (or to the Pokémon Center of the city or town they are currently in). Also, if defeated in battle, the player will appear at the Pokémon Center most recently visited (unless the player has not visited a Pokémon Center, in which case the player will appear outside his or her home).

Pokémon Centers are important buildings in the {{pkmn|games}} and are found in most towns and cities, sometimes even on [[route]]s. Pokémon Centers are essential to {{pkmn|Trainer}}s as they provide many facilities and host most game mechanics. [[Non-player character]] Trainers and their own {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are often found hanging around in Pokémon Centers, offering general advice and information on the events in the town or area it is situated in. Though the setup of the Pokémon Centers has varied slightly throughout each [[generation]], all Pokémon Centers have the same core functions:

* A [[Pokémon Center Nurse]] heals all [[party]] Pokémon in a matter of seconds. This service heals all [[status condition]]s and recharges {{Stat|HP}} and {{PP}} of all party Pokémon, free of charge. The nurse is located at the main counter just as the player enters the Pokémon Center.

* Trainers also have access to a [[PC]] so that they can change out their party. Players are able to deposit and withdraw Pokémon, along with the ability to store and withdraw items and display their [[Hall of Fame]] details.

Until [[Generation V]], Pokémon Centers also hosted the Cable Club or the [[Union Room]], which facilitated multiplayer gameplay. Originally, linked players could only {{pkmn|battle}} and [[trade]] with one another, but in later generations, players could [[Record mixing|mix records]]{{sup/3|RSE}}{{sup/4|DPPtHGSS}} and [[Wi-Fi Plaza|play games]]{{sup/4|PtHGSS}} together.

In the [[Generation I]], {{Gen|II}} and {{Gen|III}} games, [[Save|saving]] inside a Pokémon Center is required to facilitate linking with console games such as {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and {{g|Colosseum}}.

Prior to {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, Pokémon Centers had slogans: in Generation, I, II, [[Kanto]]-based Generation III, and [[Sinnoh]]-based [[Generation IV]] games, it is "Heal Your Pokémon!"; in the [[Hoenn]]-based Generation III games, it is "Rejuvenate your tired partners!"

The ''Pokémon Center'' theme has remained essentially the same throughout the generations. It is notably different at [[Time|nighttime]] in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}. A rearrangement has also been used in [[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]] and every Smash game after that.

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 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. 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 beside the nurse in every center. This is a reference to [[Nurse Joy]] in the {{pkmn|anime}}.

The Cable Club (Japanese: '''つうしん ケーブル　クラブ''' ''Communication Cable Club'') is the original link-up place, it is located at the far end of the Pokémon Center in [[Generation I]] [[Kanto]]. {{Player|Player}}s can link together to simply {{pkmn|battle}} each other one-on-one and [[trade]] {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with each other. Two players linked by a [[Game Boy]] [[Game Link Cable]] can enter the Cable Club. {{game|Yellow}} features an extended version of the Cable Club with the option to choose special battle rules or cups.

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 {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}, as well as a [[PC]]. On the second floor resides the Cable Club and [[Time Capsule]].

Located upstairs in Pokémon Centers throughout [[Johto]] and [[Kanto]], this Cable Club consists of three rooms. The Cable Club Trade Center facilitates [[Trade|trading]], the Cable Club Colosseum allows {{pkmn|battle|battling}}, and the Cable Club [[Time Capsule]] provides a way to trade {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with the [[Generation I]] games. Because there were no female protagonists prior to {{ga|Kris}}'s introduction in {{game|Crystal}}, a {{player}} who has chosen Kris is temporarily swapped into the {{ga|Ethan|male player}} sprite before linking with a [[Generation I]] game or with {{game|Gold and Silver|s}}; this is still the case for two Pokémon Crystal games linked with each other, despite the sprite data for the female choice being present.

In [[Orre]], there are only three official Pokémon Centers, located in [[Phenac City]], [[Agate Village]], 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|nurse]] in a Pokémon Center, appear scattered throughout Orre, usually next to a [[PC]].

In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{g|XD: Gale of Darkness}}, when trading with a core series game, the trade is conducted entirely through the Pokémon Colosseum interface. However, the core series game must be saved inside a [[Pokémon Center]] in order to be able to trade with the GameCube game.

[[File:Pokémon Center inside DPPt.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}]]

[[File:Pokémon Center inside HGSS.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}]]

In the [[Generation IV]] games, Pokémon Centers introduce a basement floor, which takes use of [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]]. Opposite the ground floor's escalator, another escalator downstairs to the basement appears. While the second floor retains the same features from the [[Generation III]] games, supporting up to four {{player}}s using the native wireless connection of the [[Nintendo DS]], the basement floor is where players can link up with others around the world using Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The ground floor, as always, is where a player can heal their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and use a [[PC]]. As of {{game|Platinum}}, players can also challenge other {{pkmn|Trainer}}s inside specific Pokémon Centers also in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}} in [[Olivine City]].

In {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the Pokémon Center's design receives a major overhaul. The second floor became a {{wp|mezzanine}}, located above and directly behind the main desk, and two staircases were added on each side of the desk for access to it. The [[PC]] was moved to the corner of the desk. All functions remain the same. The {{player}}'s [[walking Pokémon]] will return to its [[Poké Ball]] while being healed. If the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} in the player's party [[Fainting|fainted]] prior to healing, it will return to being the walking Pokémon as soon as it has been revived.

A healing machine similar to the ones found in the centers can be obtained from [[the Underground]] in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}} and placed in a [[Secret Base]]; however, it cannot heal {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.

====Wireless Club====

Both [[Sinnoh]] and [[Generation IV]] [[Johto]] feature a wireless club just like [[Hoenn]] and [[Generation III]] [[Kanto]], where {{player}}s in a [[Union Room]] can {{pkmn|battle}}, [[trade]], [[Record mixing|mix records]] and, in {{game|Platinum}} and {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, spin {{pkmn|Egg}}s. However, the Pokémon Centers in these [[region]]s also have a basement, where the Wi-Fi Club is located, allowing players to connect to each other if they are registered on each other's [[Pal Pad]]. Here they can battle and trade, and they can talk to each other through the built-in microphone of the [[Nintendo DS]], instead of using the [[easy chat system]] as in the Generation III games; however, the easy chat system is also supported.

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[[File:Pokémon Center inside BW.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in {{game|Black and White|s}}]]

As with {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}, the second floor is a {{wp|mezzanine}} above and directly behind the main desk. All multiplayer features found on the second floor of Pokémon Centers in the [[Generation IV]] games, including the [[Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection]] features present in the basements, can be found here by talking to the attendant to the left and on the center, respectively. The attendant to the right allows {{player}}s to access the [[Global Trade System]] (GTS), as well as all the features from the [[Global Terminal]], such as the playback of [[Vs. Recorder|recorded videos]]. The [[Global Battle Union]] (GBU) can also be accessed here, allowing players to {{pkmn|battle}} random players via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection. The [[Global Terminal#Geonet|Geonet]] can also be found on the second floor, allowing players to register their real-world location, as in the [[Generation IV]] games. All Pokémon Centers except the one in the {{OBP|Pokémon League|Unova}} have a second floor.

[[File:Pokémon Center XY Concept artwork.png|thumb|right|250px|Concept art depicting the internal layout of a Pokémon Center from [[Pokémon X and Y]]]]

[[File:Pokémon Center ORAS model.png|thumb|right|250px|The internal layout of a Pokémon Center from [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]]]]

In Generation VI, the wireless and online features previously accessible in Pokémon Centers are now handled by the Player Search System. As a result, the Centers are much smaller, as there is no need for additional floors anymore.

In [[Pokémon X and Y]], the Pokémon Centers now consist of the traditional counter to heal the player's Pokémon, and two small rooms to the sides. The room located on the right of the counter houses the Poké Mart again, which is accessed by talking to an attendant. In certain towns, a second attendant who sells TMs, special types of Poké Balls, or other items is also present. The room to the left of the counter is a dressing room that allows the player to change clothes and register their favorite outfits.

In [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]], the Pokémon Centers have a similar layout to the ground floor of the Pokémon Centers of the {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s|original versions}}. Also, the Pokémon Center in [[Lavaridge Town]] is connected to the town's hot springs.

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

[[File:Pokémon Center inside SM.png|thumb|right|250px|A Pokémon Center in [[Pokémon Sun and Moon]]]]

In Generation VII, 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.

[[File:SwSh Prerelease Rotomi.png|thumb|right|A Pokémon Center in [[Pokémon Sword and Shield]] ]]

In Generation VIII, 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 [[Pokémon 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 serves as the [[Move Deleter]], [[Move Reminder]], and [[Name Rater]]. There is also a [[Rotomi]] next to the nurse's counter.

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Kanto Pokémon Center GSC.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Kanto]]

Pokémon Center GSC.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Cherrygrove City]]

Pokémon Center 2 GSC.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Violet City]] and [[Route 32]]

Pokémon Center 3 GSC.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Azalea Town]]

Pokémon Center 4 GSC.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Goldenrod City]]

Pokémon Center 5 GSC.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Ecruteak City]]

Pokémon Center 6 GSC.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Olivine City]]

Pokémon Center 7 GSC.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Cianwood City]]

Pokémon Center 8 GSC.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Mahogany Town]]

Pokémon Center 9 GSC.png|Gold, Silver and Crystal<br>[[Blackthorn City]]

Pokémon Center RSE.png|Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald<br>[[Hoenn]]

Pokémon Center DPPt.png|Diamond, Pearl and Platinum<br>[[Sinnoh]]

Pokémon Center BW B2W2.png|Black, White, Black 2 and White 2<br>[[Unova]]

Pokémon Center B2W2.png|Black 2 and White 2<br>[[Victory Road (Black 2 and White 2)|Victory Road]]

Pokemon Center SwSh.png|Sword and Shield<br>[[Galar]]

In [[Pokémon Puzzle League]], the [[Puzzle Village]] contains a Pokémon Center building which simply displays the [[options]] screen.

In the [[Ruby Field]] of [[Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire]], the same building serves as a {{OBP|Pokémon Mart and Pokémon Center|Ruby Field}}. When this building serves as a Pokémon Center, it is used to evolve Pokémon. The "Pokémon Mart" sign turns around and becomes a "Pokémon Center" sign when a Pokémon is able to evolve.

In {{ga|Pokémon Trading Card Game}} and [[Pokémon Card GB2: Here Comes 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.

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===In the main series===

Pokémon Centers in the {{pkmn|anime}} are headed by a [[Nurse Joy]]. The healing process takes place in real-time, unlike in the {{pkmn|games}}, so {{Ash}} and {{Ashfr}} often have to wait until their {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} are fully healed. All Pokémon Centers are connected and, in times of crisis, all Pokémon can be [[Pokémon Storage System|transferred]] from one to another, as seen in ''[[EP002|Pokémon Emergency!]]''. Pokémon Centers are considered an important service, as shown in ''[[HS13|Celebi and Joy!]]'' where, in the past, the residents of [[Marion Town]] built a Pokémon Center as a community project.

===In Pokémon Origins===

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.

[[File:Pokémon Center PBW.png|thumb|200px|A Pokémon Center in [[Be the Best! Pokémon B+W]]]]

===In the Be the Best! Pokémon B+W manga===

===In the movie adaptations===

===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===

A Pokémon Center first appeared in ''[[PS004|Wanted: Pikachu!]]''.

===In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga===

One of the Pokémon Centers first appeared in ''[[PM002|Big Battle in the Viridian Forest!!]]''. Another one appeared in ''[[PM006|Great Success in the Mountains or the Seas!?]]'' and [[PMDP15]].

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