How to Rename Your Pokemon in Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu and Eevee

In both Pokemon Let's Pikachu and Pokemon Let's Go Eevee, you have the option to give a nickname to your captured Pokemon. But what if you then want to change the name of a creature you've captured? In this guide to both games, we'll be walking you through how to change your Pokemon's name in Pokemon Let's Go as easily as possible.

How to Change Your Pokemon’s Name in Pokemon Let’s Go

At the very beginning of Pokemon Let’s Go, you’ll be given either a Pikachu or an Eevee, depending on which version of the game you purchased. After this, you’ll be presented with the option to give your very first Pokemon a nickname.

Although it might seem like this nickname will stick with your Pokemon forever, it won’t. In order to change the nickname of either your Pikachu or your Eevee, pause the game by pressing X, and head into the ‘Party’ section of the menu.

From here, select the Pokemon whose name you wish to change, and press A. Now scroll down to the ‘Change Name’ option. You can now input whatever nickname you wish to give to you Pokemon, but no rude words please.

Now that we’ve given you all the information you need to know in order to change your Pokemon’s nickname in either Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu or Let’s Go Eevee, you can head over to any of our additional guides on the game. Check out our guide on how to make excellent throws in Pokemon Let’s Go, which can be more of a challenge than you might think.