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===Limits on nicknames===
===Limits on nicknames===
[[File:Gen III nickname limit.png|frame|Comparison of the same English Mewtwo in Japanese and English Generation III games]]
[[File:Gen III nickname limit.png|frame|Comparison of the same English Mewtwo in Japanese and English Generation III games]]
Nicknames have a maximum length of twelve characters, six in Japanese games. These characters are in turn limited by the character palette in the games. The characters available have expanded over the generations: in Generation I it was impossible to use numbers in nicknames, while later generations allowed both numbers and non-alpha-numeric symbols. In Generation I, it was possible to input a Pokémon's nickname as ten spaces, so when mentioned, no letters would appear. In subsequent generations, this would revert to the species name, even if the nickname is confirmed. Before Generation VI increased the character limit on nicknames, nicknames were limited to ten characters in international versions and five characters in the Japanese version.
Nicknames have a maximum length of twelve characters, six in Japanese games. These characters are in turn limited by the character palette in the games. The characters available have expanded over the generations: in Generation I it was impossible to use numbers in nicknames, while later generations allowed both numbers and non-alpha-numeric symbols. In Generation I, it was possible to input a Pokémon's nickname as ten spaces, so when mentioned, no letters would appear. In subsequent generations, this would revert to the species name, even if the nickname is confirmed. Before Generation VI increased the character limit on nicknames, nicknames were limited to ten characters in international versions and five characters in the Japanese version.


Traded Pokémon cannot be renamed unless they are returned to their original game; if it is impossible for the traded Pokémon to be returned, it cannot be renamed at all. If taken to a Name Rater, he will say the name is "perfect" and refuse to change it. This is to maintain the unique character given to the Pokémon by its [[Original Trainer]]. The game recognizes the trade when the OT number assigned to the Pokémon does not match the number on the save file. Very rarely will two players' numbers coincide; this is the only time when traded Pokémon may be renamed.
Traded Pokémon cannot be renamed unless they are returned to their original game; if it is impossible for the traded Pokémon to be returned, it cannot be renamed at all. If taken to a Name Rater, he will say the name is "perfect" and refuse to change it. This is to maintain the unique character given to the Pokémon by its [[Original Trainer]]. The game recognizes the trade when the OT number assigned to the Pokémon does not match the number on the save file. Very rarely will two players' numbers coincide; this is the only time when traded Pokémon may be renamed.
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In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, a [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be nicknamed if it has not been [[purification|purified]]. Immediately after this happens, the option will be given. [[Wild Pokémon]] caught from a [[Poké Spot]] in XD can be nicknamed as they are normally in the [[core series]].
In {{g|Colosseum}} and {{Pokémon XD}}, a [[Shadow Pokémon]] cannot be nicknamed if it has not been [[purification|purified]]. Immediately after this happens, the option will be given. [[Wild Pokémon]] caught from a [[Poké Spot]] in XD can be nicknamed as they are normally in the [[core series]].


In Generation V and VI, the game will [[List of censored words in Generation V|recognize]] when a nickname is {{wp|profanity}}, and will not allow the player to use this as a nickname. However, the [[Poké Transfer]] does not prevent Pokémon with vulgar nicknames from being transferred forward.
In Generations V and VI, the game will [[List of censored words in Generation V|recognize]] when a nickname is {{wp|profanity}}, and will not allow the player to use this as a nickname. However, the [[Poké Transfer]] does not prevent Pokémon with vulgar nicknames from being transferred forward.


===Outcomes of nicknaming===
===Outcomes of nicknaming===
Nicknaming Pokémon rarely has any effect on game-play, and is simply an element of customization that players are free to use or ignore. The only games in which nicknamed Pokémon are treated differently are {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. In these games, when nicknamed Pokémon are transferred from a core series game they have a chance of being alternately colored. This coloration is not the same as being a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. This feature has not been included in any later games.
Nicknaming Pokémon rarely has any effect on gameplay, and is simply an element of customization that players are free to use or ignore. The only games in which nicknamed Pokémon are treated differently are {{eng|Pokémon Stadium}} and [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. In these games, when nicknamed Pokémon are transferred from a core series game they have a chance of being alternately colored. This coloration is not the same as being a [[Shiny Pokémon]]. This feature has not been included in any later games.


Sometimes, in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, when the player gives a previously caught Pokémon a nickname at the Name Rater's house, the [[Hoenn TV]] network will report the nickname chosen. The host will always commend the player on his or her choice of name, even if the player decides to leave the Pokémon's name as it was. When [[Record mixing|records have been mixed]] with another save file, the television network may report on the other Trainer's choice of nicknames.
Sometimes, in {{game2|Ruby|Sapphire|Emerald}}, when the player gives a previously caught Pokémon a nickname at the Name Rater's house, the [[Hoenn TV]] network will report the nickname chosen. The host will always commend the player on his or her choice of name, even if the player decides to leave the Pokémon's name as it was. When [[Record mixing|records have been mixed]] with another save file, the television network may report on the other Trainer's choice of nicknames.
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