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Mail (Japanese: メール Mail), in terms of the Pokémon world, is a held item given to a Pokémon that contains a message written by the Trainer. This message can then be given to other Trainers by trading Pokémon. The mail system has been tweaked slightly since its introduction in Generation II, using the more restrictive easy chat system in Generation III, then refining the system in Generation IV. Mail was removed from Generation VI.

Pokémon holding mail cannot be placed in the PC or released. The message written on mail is lost if returned to the Bag. Storing it on the PC prevents the mail's message from being lost.

In battle, having a Pokémon hold a Mail item prevents both the foe and the user from successfully using Trick or Switcheroo. Mail cannot be thrown with Fling, given with Bestow, or stolen with Thief or Covet.

Generation II

Mail in Generation II contains 32 spaces, 16 spaces across two rows, in which a message can be entered. Unlike in future versions, the message is not restricted to certain words, allowing Trainers to place any message that they desire in the mail.

Bluesky Mail あおぞらメール Blue Sky Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations C PokéCom Center*
Description GSC Sky-print Mail. (HOLD)

Eon Mail ブイブイメール Vui-Vui Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Mystery Gift
Secondary effect: Can be traded for a Revive at the Goldenrod Pokémon Center (Western Crystal only).
Description GSC Eevee-print Mail. (HOLD)

Flower Mail はながらメール Floral Pattern Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Violet, Azalea, Goldenrod, Mahogany, Viridian, Cerulean, Saffron, Fuchsia Poké Marts
Description GSC Flower-print Mail. (HOLD)

Litebluemail みずいろメール Light-Blue Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Vermilion City Poké Mart
Description GSC Dratini-print Mail. (HOLD)

Lovely Mail ラブリーメール Lovely Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Celadon Department Store
Description GSC Heart-print Mail. (HOLD)

Mirage Mail まぼろしメール Illusory Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations C PokéCom Center*
Description GSC Mew-print Mail. (HOLD)

Morph Mail へんしんメール Transformation Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Mystery Gift
Description GSC Ditto-print Mail. (HOLD)

Music Mail おんぷメール Music Note Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Mystery Gift
Description GSC Natu-print mail. (HOLD)

Portraitmail にがおえメール Portrait Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Mt. Moon Square
Description GSC Mail featuring the holder's likeness.

Surf Mail なみのりメール Surfing Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Olivine Poké Mart, Celadon Department Store
Description GSC Lapras-print Mail. (HOLD)

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  Bluesky Mail

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  Eon Mail

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  Flower Mail

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  Liteblue Mail

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  Lovely Mail

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  Mirage Mail

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  Morph Mail

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  Music Mail

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  Portrait Mail

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  Surf Mail

In Stadium 2

In stadium 2, Mail can be edited much easier then in the gameboy versions by using the C-buttons to control the highlighter.

This Section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this Section to add missing information and complete it. Reason: Needs Stadium 2 Mail images

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  Flower Mail

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  Morph Mail

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  Music Mail

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  Surf Mail

Generation III

Mail in Generation III contains nine spaces, four rows of two spaces with a fifth row containing one space, in which a message can be entered. Unlike Generation II, the message is restricted to certain words pre-programmed into the game. The only words that can be added to the list of words are ones obtained from the Hipster in Mauville City. This function may have been introduced to prevent players from sending profane messages.

Pokémon with Mail cannot be traded to Pokémon Colosseum or XD as Mail is not programmed into those games.

Bead Mail トレジャーメール Treasure Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Trick House
Description RSE Mail featuring a sketch of the holding Pokémon. FRLG A piece of Mail to be held by a Pokémon. It will bear the print of the Pokémon holding it.

Dream Mail ドリームメール Dream Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations FRLG Six Island Poké Mart
Description RSE Mail featuring a sketch of the holding Pokémon. FRLG A piece of Mail to be held by a Pokémon. It will bear the print of the Pokémon holding it.

Fab Mail ミラクルメール Miracle Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations FRLG Held by Jynx traded from Cerulean City
Description RSE A gorgeous-print Mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG A piece of Mail featuring a gorgeous, extravagant print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.

Glitter Mail キラキラメール Glitter Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Held by Skitty traded from Fortree CityRS, Trick House
Description RSE A Pikachu-print Mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG A piece of Mail featuring a cute Pikachu print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.

Harbor Mail ハーバーメール Harbor Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Used to exchange for a Coin Case at Mauville City.					Locations RSE Slateport City Poké Mart, Trick House
Secondary effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.
Description RSE A Wingull-print Mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG A piece of Mail featuring a cute Wingull print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.

Mech Mail メカニカルメール Mechanical Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Lilycove Department Store, Trick House
Description RSE A Magnemite-print Mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG A piece of Mail featuring a cute Magnemite print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.

Orange Mail オレンジメール Orange Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Petalburg City Poké Mart, Trick House
Description RSE A Zigzagoon-print Mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG A piece of Mail featuring a cute Zigzagoon print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.

Retro Mail レトロメール Retro Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Held by Meowth traded from Battle FrontierE FRLG Celadon Department Store
Description RSE Mail featuring the drawings of three Pokémon. FRLG A piece of Mail featuring a print of three cute Pokémon. It is to be held by a Pokémon.

Shadow Mail シャドーメール Shadow Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Sootopolis City Poké Mart, Trick House
Description RSE A Duskull-print Mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG A piece of Mail featuring a cute Duskull print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.

Tropic Mail トロピカルメール Tropical Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Held by Corsola traded from Pacifidlog TownRS, Trick House
Description RSE A Bellossom-print Mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG A piece of Mail featuring a cute Bellossom print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.

Wave Mail クロスメール Cross Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Trick House, Lilycove Department Store, held by Horsea traded from Pacifidlog TownE
Description RSE A Wailmer-print Mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG A piece of Mail featuring a cute Wailmer print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.

Wood Mail ウッディメール Woody Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Trick House, Fortree City Poké Mart, held by Plusle traded from Fortree CityE
Description RSE A Slakoth-print Mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG A piece of Mail featuring a cute Slakoth print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.

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  Bead Mail

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  Dream Mail

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  Fab Mail

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  Glitter Mail

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  Harbor Mail

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  Mech Mail

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  Orange Mail

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  Retro Mail

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  Shadow Mail

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  Tropic Mail

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  Wave Mail

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  Wood Mail

Generation IV

Mail in Generation IV contains three spaces in which a message can be entered. Like Generation III, the message is restricted to certain words pre-programmed into the game, but is now also restricted to certain phrases. This ensures that the letter remains readable in any language. The only words that can be added to the list of words are ones obtained from the old man in Snowpoint City or on Route 16.

In the fourth generation games, the player's Bag has a separate pocket for Mail.

Air Mail エアメール Air Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Jubilife City, Eterna City, Solaceon Town, Pastoria City, Celestic Town and Canalave City Poké Marts HGSS Cherrygrove City, Ecruteak City, Blackthorn City, Cerulean City, Saffron City, and Vermilion City Poké Marts; Celadon Department Store; Mahogany Town souvenir shop; Safari Zone Gate.
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of colorful letter sets. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Bloom Mail ブルームメール Bloom Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Floaroma Town Poké Mart HGSS Azalea Town Poké Mart; Celadon Department Store
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of pretty floral patterns. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Brick Mail ブリックメール Brick Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Held by GTS event HeracrossDP
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of a tough-looking brick pattern. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Bubble Mail ブルーメール Blue Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Goldenrod Department Store
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of a blue world underwater. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Flame Mail フレイムメール Flame Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Goldenrod Department Store
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of flames in blazing red. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Grass Mail グラスメール Grass Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Held by Webster's Spearow; Goldenrod Department Store
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of a refreshingly green field. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Heart Mail ラブラブメール Love-Love Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Hearthome City Poké Mart HGSS Olivine City Poké Mart; Mt. Moon Square shop
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of giant heart patterns. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Mosaic Mail モザイクメール Mosaic Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Currently unobtainable. HGSS Currently unobtainable.
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of a vivid rainbow pattern. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Snow Mail ブリザードメール Blizzard Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Snowpoint City Poké Mart HGSS Lavender Town Poké Mart
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of a chilly, snow-covered world. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Space Mail スペースメール Space Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Goldenrod Department Store
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print depicting the huge expanse of space. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Steel Mail スチールメール Steel Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Sunyshore City Poké Mart HGSS Fuchsia City Poké Mart
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of cool mechanical designs. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Tunnel Mail トンネルメール Tunnel Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Oreburgh City Poké Mart HGSS Violet City Poké Mart; Celadon Department Store
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of dimly lit coal mine. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Mail backgrounds

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  Air Mail

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  Bloom Mail

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  Brick Mail

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  Bubble Mail

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  Flame Mail

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  Grass Mail

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  Heart Mail

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  Mosaic Mail

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  Snow Mail

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  Space Mail

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  Steel Mail

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  Tunnel Mail

Generation V

Once again, all previous types of mail have disappeared. Mail has now been moved back into the general items pocket of the Bag rather than having its own pocket. Generation IV mail are the only holdable items to no longer exist in the Generation V code. Also, all mail types without "BridgeMail" in their names have limited the easy chat system further—they still contain spaces to insert words but the entire phrase to be filled out cannot be changed. "BridgeMail" works the same way as all Generation IV mail.

BridgeMail T ブリッジメールＣ Bridge Mail C   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Opelucid City Poké Mart B2W2 Icirrus City Poké Mart
Description BWB2W2 Stationery featuring a print of a steel suspension bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use. XYORAS Stationery featuring an illustration high-tension steel suspension bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

BridgeMail D ブリッジメールＨ Bridge Mail H   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes the secondary effect of Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Driftveil City Poké Mart B2W2 Driftveil City Poké Mart
Description BWB2W2 Stationery featuring a print of a red drawbridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use. XYORAS Stationery featuring an illustration bright-red drawbridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.