Move Relearner and Name Rater
Within the vibrant region of Alola, two helpful NPCs reside in Pokémon Centers, offering services that can significantly enhance your Pokémon team's capabilities and personalization. The Move Relearner is a crucial ally for any trainer looking to optimize their Pokémon's move sets. This individual can be found exclusively within the Pokémon Center located on Mount Lanakila. Their primary function is to teach your Pokémon any move they have previously learned through leveling up. This is an invaluable service, especially if you accidentally let a Pokémon forget a vital move or wish to re-teach a move that was learned at an earlier level. To utilize the Move Relearner's services, you will need to present them with a Heart Scale for each move taught. Heart Scales are a consumable item that can be found in various ways throughout Alola, often by smashing rocks or as rewards for certain activities.
Complementing the Move Relearner is the Name Rater, a character dedicated to the aesthetic and personal identity of your Pokémon. The Name Rater is situated within the Pokémon Center in Hau'oli City. This NPC provides the service of changing the nicknames of your Pokémon. This can be particularly useful if you initially gave a Pokémon a nickname you later regret, or if you acquired a Pokémon through trading and wish to ass it a new moniker. However, there is a specific limitation to this service: the Name Rater cannot change the nicknames of Pokémon that were obtained through trading from another player, as their original trainer's name is tied to their identity.
The strategic implications of the Move Relearner are significant. For instance, if a Pokémon evolves and learns a new move at a higher level, but you missed the opportunity to teach it a specific move earlier, the Move Relearner can rectify this. This allows for greater flexibility in team building and ensures that your Pokémon can always have access to their optimal move pool. Similarly, the Name Rater, while a more cosmetic feature, adds to the personal connection You can form with their Pokémon, making the journey through Alola even more engaging.