You can give nicknames to your Pokémon in épé and shield , but if you decide not to love one, then you are lucky: the nicknames are not permanent, and they can be changed. The only time you can not change pseudo, it's if you get the Pokémon through an exchange. If you negotiate a Pokémon and want to give it another nickname, ask the person with whom you negotiate to do so before commerce is done. How to change the nickname of a Pokémon in sword and shield To change the nickname of a Pokémon, go to any Pokemon center. By entering, you will notice a countertop on the left side of the room. Go to the counter and press A. The man behind the countertop will give you some options. You can evaluate a nickname, you remember a move and forget it. Select Evaluate a nickname, and choose the Pokémon whose nickname you want to edit. The man will give his verdict on the nickname, usually telling you that it's a nice nickname, but he will also say that you can give him something better. Hi...