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'''Mail''', in terms of the [[Pokémon]] world, is a [[held item]] given to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that contains a message written by the {{pkmn|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''' (Japanese: '''メール''' ''Mail''), in terms of the [[Pokémon]] world, is a [[held item]] given to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that contains a message written by the {{pkmn|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]]. 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.
Pokémon holding mail cannot be placed in the [[PC]] or [[Released Pokémon|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 {{m|Trick}} or {{m|Switcheroo}}. Mail cannot be thrown with {{m|Fling}}, given with {{m|Bestow}}, or stolen with {{m|Thief}} or {{m|Covet}}.
In battle, having a Pokémon hold a Mail item prevents both the foe and the user from successfully using {{m|Trick}} or {{m|Switcheroo}}. Mail cannot be thrown with {{m|Fling}}, given with {{m|Bestow}}, or stolen with {{m|Thief}} or {{m|Covet}}.
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Bluesky Mail
|name=Bluesky Mail
|jp=あおぞらメール
|jp={{tt|あおぞらメール|Aozora Mēru}}
|jpt=Blue Sky Mail
|jpt=Blue Sky Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Eon Mail
|name=Eon Mail
|jp=ブイブイメール
|jp={{tt|ブイブイメール|Vuivui Mēru}}
|jpt={{tt|Vui-Vui|Vee-Vee}} Mail
|jpt={{tt|Vui-Vui|Vee-Vee}} Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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|bag=Items
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|sell=25
|effect=Can be traded for a [[Revive]] at the {{ci|Goldenrod}} [[Pokémon Center]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect2=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect2=Can be traded for a [[Revive]] at the {{ci|Goldenrod}} [[Pokémon Center]] (Western {{v2|Crystal}} only).
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Eevee}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Eevee}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc=[[Mystery Gift]]
|locgsc=[[Mystery Gift]]
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Flower Mail
|name=Flower Mail
|jp=はながらメール
|jp={{tt|はながらメール|Hanagara Mēru}}
|jpt=Floral Pattern Mail
|jpt=Floral Pattern Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Litebluemail
|name=Litebluemail
|jp=みずいろメール
|jp={{tt|みずいろメール|Mizuiro Mēru}}
|jpt=Light-Blue Mail
|jpt=Light-Blue Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Lovely Mail
|name=Lovely Mail
|jp=ラブリーメール
|jp={{tt|ラブリーメール|Raburī Mēru}}
|jpt=Lovely Mail
|jpt=Lovely Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Mirage Mail
|name=Mirage Mail
|jp=まぼろしメール
|jp={{tt|まぼろしメール|Maboroshi Mēru}}
|jpt=Illusory Mail
|jpt=Illusory Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Morph Mail
|name=Morph Mail
|jp=へんしんメール
|jp={{tt|へんしんメール|Henshin Mēru}}
|jpt=Transformation Mail
|jpt=Transformation Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Music Mail
|name=Music Mail
|jp=おんぷメール
|jp={{tt|おんぷメール|Onpu Mēru}}
|jpt=Music Mail
|jpt=Music Note Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|dispgen=I
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Portraitmail
|name=Portraitmail
|jp=にがおえメール
|jp={{tt|にがおえメール|Nigaoe Mēru}}
|jpt=Portrait Mail
|jpt=Portrait Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Surf Mail
|name=Surf Mail
|jp=なみのりメール
|jp={{tt|なみのりメール|Naminori Mēru}}
|jpt=Surfing Mail
|jpt=Surfing Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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File:Eon Mail.png|Eon Mail
File:Eon Mail.png|Eon Mail
File:Flower Mail.png|Flower Mail
File:Flower Mail.png|Flower Mail
File:Liteblue Mail.png|Litebluemail
File:Liteblue Mail.png|Liteblue Mail
File:Lovely Mail.png|Lovely Mail
File:Lovely Mail.png|Lovely Mail
File:Mirage Mail.png|Mirage Mail
File:Mirage Mail.png|Mirage Mail
File:Morph Mail.png|Morph Mail
File:Morph Mail.png|Morph Mail
File:Music Mail.png|Music Mail
File:Music Mail.png|Music Mail
File:Portraitmail.png|Portraitmail
File:Portraitmail.png|Portrait Mail
File:Surf Mail.png|Surf Mail
File:Surf Mail.png|Surf Mail
</gallery>
====In Pokémon Stadium 2====
{{incomplete|section|Needs Stadium 2 Mail images}}
In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Mail can be edited using the C-buttons to control the cursor.
<gallery>
File:Flower mail Stadium2.png|Flower Mail
File:Morph mail Stadium2.png|Morph Mail
File:Music Mail Stadium2.png|Music Mail
File:Surf mail Stadium2.png|Surf Mail
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Generation III==
==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 [[easy chat system|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 [[Pokémon Center men#The hipster|the Hipster]] in [[Mauville City]]. This function may have been introduced to prevent players from sending profane messages.
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 [[easy chat system|restricted to certain pre-defined words]]. The only words that can be added to the list of words are ones obtained from {{DL|Old guys|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}} because Mail does not exist in those games.
 
Mail from Generation II is not present in the Generation III games.


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Bead Mail
|name=Bead Mail
|jp=トレジャーメール  
|jp={{tt|トレジャーメール|Torejā Mēru}}
|jpt=Treasure Mail
|jpt=Treasure Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Dream Mail
|name=Dream Mail
|jp=ドリームメール
|jp={{tt|ドリームメール|Dorīmu Mēru}}
|jpt=Dream Mail
|jpt=Dream Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Fab Mail
|name=Fab Mail
|jp=ミラクルメール  
|jp={{tt|ミラクルメール|Mirakuru Mēru}}
|jpt=Miracle Mail
|jpt=Miracle Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Glitter Mail
|name=Glitter Mail
|jp=キラキラメール
|jp={{tt|キラキラメール|Kirakira Mēru}}
|jpt=Glitter Mail
|jpt=Glitter Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Harbor Mail
|name=Harbor Mail
|jp=ハーバーメール
|jp={{tt|ハーバーメール|Hābā Mēru}}
|jpt=Harbor Mail
|jpt=Harbor Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Mech Mail
|name=Mech Mail
|jp=メカニカルメール
|jp={{tt|メカニカルメール|Mekanikaru Mēru}}
|jpt=Mechanical Mail
|jpt=Mechanical Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Orange Mail
|name=Orange Mail
|jp=オレンジメール
|jp={{tt|オレンジメール|Orenji Mēru}}
|jpt=Orange Mail
|jpt=Orange Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Retro Mail
|name=Retro Mail
|jp=レトロメール
|jp={{tt|レトロメール|Retoro Mēru}}
|jpt=Retro Mail
|jpt=Retro Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Shadow Mail
|name=Shadow Mail
|jp=シャドーメール
|jp={{tt|シャドーメール|Shadō Mēru}}
|jpt=Shadow Mail
|jpt=Shadow Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Tropic Mail
|name=Tropic Mail
|jp=トロピカルメール
|jp={{tt|トロピカルメール|Toropikaru Mēru}}
|jpt=Tropical Mail
|jpt=Tropical Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Wave Mail
|name=Wave Mail
|jp=クロスメール
|jp={{tt|クロスメール|Kurosu Mēru}}
|jpt=Cross Mail
|jpt=Cross Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Wood Mail
|name=Wood Mail
|jp=ウッディメール
|jp={{tt|ウッディメール|Uddi Mēru}}
|jpt=Woody Mail
|jpt=Woody Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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==Generation IV==
==Generation IV==
Mail in Generation IV contains three spaces in which a message can be entered. Like Generation III, the message is [[easy chat system|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 {{rt|16|Kanto}}.
Mail in Generation IV contains three spaces in which a message can be entered. Like Generation III, the message is [[easy chat system|restricted to certain words]] pre-programmed into the game, but is now also restricted to certain message structures. This facilitates translating the message between game languages automatically. The only words that can be added to the list of words are ones obtained from the old man in [[Snowpoint City]] or on {{rt|16|Kanto}}.


In the fourth generation games, the player's [[Bag]] has a separate pocket for Mail.
In the Generation IV games, the player's [[Bag]] has a separate pocket for Mail.
 
Mail from previous generations is not present in the Generation IV games.


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Air Mail
|name=Air Mail
|jp=エアメール
|jp={{tt|エアメール|Ea Mēru}}
|jpt=Air Mail
|jpt=Air Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Bloom Mail
|name=Bloom Mail
|jp=ブルームメール
|jp={{tt|ブルームメール|Burūmu Mēru}}
|jpt=Bloom Mail
|jpt=Bloom Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Brick Mail
|name=Brick Mail
|jp=ブリックメール
|jp={{tt|ブリックメール|Burikku Mēru}}
|jpt=Brick Mail
|jpt=Brick Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Bubble Mail
|name=Bubble Mail
|jp=ブルーメール
|jp={{tt|ブルーメール|Burū Mēru}}
|jpt=Blue Mail
|jpt=Blue Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Flame Mail
|name=Flame Mail
|jp=フレイムメール
|jp={{tt|フレイムメール|Fureimu Mēru}}
|jpt=Flame Mail
|jpt=Flame Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Grass Mail
|name=Grass Mail
|jp=グラスメール
|jp={{tt|グラスメール|Gurasu Mēru}}
|jpt=Grass Mail
|jpt=Grass Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Heart Mail
|name=Heart Mail
|jp=ラブラブメール
|jp={{tt|ラブラブメール|Raburabu Mēru}}
|jpt=Love-Love Mail
|jpt=Love-Love Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Mosaic Mail
|name=Mosaic Mail
|jp=モザイクメール
|jp={{tt|モザイクメール|Mozaiku Mēru}}
|jpt=Mosaic Mail
|jpt=Mosaic Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Snow Mail
|name=Snow Mail
|jp=ブリザードメール
|jp={{tt|ブリザードメール|Burizādo Mēru}}
|jpt=Blizzard Mail
|jpt=Blizzard Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Space Mail
|name=Space Mail
|jp=スペースメール
|jp={{tt|スペースメール|Supēsu Mēru}}
|jpt=Space Mail
|jpt=Space Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Steel Mail
|name=Steel Mail
|jp=スチールメール
|jp={{tt|スチールメール|Suchīru Mēru}}
|jpt=Steel Mail
|jpt=Steel Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Tunnel Mail
|name=Tunnel Mail
|jp=トンネルメール
|jp={{tt|トンネルメール|Ton'neru Mēru}}
|jpt=Tunnel Mail
|jpt=Tunnel Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of dimly lit coal mine. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of dimly lit coal mine. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Oreburgh City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locdppt=[[Oreburgh City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|lochgss=[[Celadon Department Store]]
|lochgss=[[Violet City]] [[Poké Mart]]; [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}
}}


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==Generation V==
==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.
Types of Mail 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.
 
Mail has now been moved back into the general items pocket of the [[Bag]] rather than having its own pocket.
 
Mail from previous generations is not present in the Generation V games, making Generation IV Mail the only holdable items from Generation IV to no longer exist in the data of the Generation V games.


{{Item
{{Item
|name=BridgeMail T
|name=BridgeMail T
|jp=ブリッジメールC
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールC|Burijji Mēru C}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail C
|jpt=Bridge Mail C
|gen=V
|gen=V
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbw=Stationery featuring a print of a steel suspension bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of a [[Tubeline Bridge|steel suspension bridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration high-tension steel suspension bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locbw=[[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Icirrus City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Icirrus City]] [[Poké Mart]]
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=BridgeMail D
|name=BridgeMail D
|jp=ブリッジメールH
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールH|Burijji Mēru H}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail H
|jpt=Bridge Mail H
|gen=V
|gen=V
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbw=Stationery featuring a print of a red drawbridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.  
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of a [[Driftveil Drawbridge|red drawbridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration bright-red drawbridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]]
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=BridgeMail S
|name=BridgeMail S
|jp=ブリッジメールS
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールS|Burijji Mēru S}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail S
|jpt=Bridge Mail S
|gen=V
|gen=V
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbw=Stationery featuring a print of a sky-piercing bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of a [[Skyarrow Bridge|sky-piercing bridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bridge that seems to pierce the sky. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Castelia City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locbw=[[Castelia City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Nacrene City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Nacrene City]] [[Poké Mart]]
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=BridgeMail V
|name=BridgeMail V
|jp=ブリッジメールV
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールV|Burijji Mēru V}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail V
|jpt=Bridge Mail V
|gen=V
|gen=V
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbw=Stationery featuring a print of a brick bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of a [[Village Bridge|brick bridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration of a vintage looking brick bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Lacunosa Town]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locbw=[[Lacunosa Town]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]]
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=BridgeMail M
|name=BridgeMail M
|jp=ブリッジメールW
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールW|Burijji Mēru W}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail W
|jpt=Bridge Mail W
|gen=V
|gen=V
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbw=Stationery featuring a print of an arched bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of an [[Marvelous Bridge|arched bridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration of a majesticly arched bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Black City]]/[[White Forest]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locbw=[[Black City]]/[[White Forest]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Black City]]/[[White Forest]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Black City]]/[[White Forest]] [[Poké Mart]]
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Favored Mail
|name=Favored Mail
|jp=だいすきメール
|jp={{tt|だいすきメール|Daisuki Mēru}}
|jpt=Loveable Mail
|jpt=Loveable Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for writing about your favorite things. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for writing about your favorite things. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Thanks Mail
|name=Thanks Mail
|jp=かんしゃメール
|jp={{tt|かんしゃメール|Kansha Mēru}}
|jpt=Gratitude Mail
|jpt=Gratitude Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for a thank-you note. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for a thank-you note. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easy to express your thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=Mail from [[Bianca]] on the {{player}}'s [[PC]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locbw=Mail from [[Bianca]] on the {{player}}'s [[PC]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Inquiry Mail
|name=Inquiry Mail
|jp=しつもんメール
|jp={{tt|しつもんメール|Shitsumon Mēru}}
|jpt=Enquiry Mail
|jpt=Enquiry Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for writing questions. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for writing questions. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easier to write to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Greet Mail
|name=Greet Mail
|jp=はじめてメール
|jp={{tt|はじめてメール|Hajimete Mēru}}
|jpt=Greeting Mail
|jpt=Greeting Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for introductory greetings. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for introductory greetings. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=RSVP Mail
|name=RSVP Mail
|jp=おさそいメール
|jp={{tt|おさそいメール|Osasoi Mēru}}
|jpt=Invitation Mail
|jpt=Invitation Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for invitations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for invitations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Like Mail
|name=Like Mail
|jp=おすすめメール
|jp={{tt|おすすめメール|Osusume Mēru}}
|jpt=Recommendation Mail
|jpt=Recommendation Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for writing recommendations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for writing recommendations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to allow you to reccomend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Reply Mail
|name=Reply Mail
|jp=おかえしメール
|jp={{tt|おかえしメール|Okaeshi Mēru}}
|jpt=Return Mail
|jpt=Return Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for writing a reply. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for writing a reply. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you receieved. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
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File:Reply Mail.png|Reply Mail  
File:Reply Mail.png|Reply Mail  
</gallery>
</gallery>
==In the manga==
[[File:Mail Adventures.png|thumb|200px|Mails in Pokémon Adventures]]
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', Mail was seen being sold at the [[Safari Zone Gate]].
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[[Category:Items]]
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[[de:Briefe]]
[[de:Briefe]]
[[fr:Lettre (message)]]
[[fr:Lettre (message)]]
[[it:Messaggi]]
[[ja:メール]]
[[ja:メール]]
[[zh:邮件]]
[[zh:邮件]]

Revision as of 05:30, 28 September 2016

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.

Mail backgrounds

In Pokémon Stadium 2

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In Pokémon Stadium 2, Mail can be edited using the C-buttons to control the cursor.

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 pre-defined words. 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 because Mail does not exist in those games.

Mail from Generation II is not present in the Generation III games.

Mail backgrounds

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 message structures. This facilitates translating the message between game languages automatically. 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 Generation IV games, the player's Bag has a separate pocket for Mail.

Mail from previous generations is not present in the Generation IV games.

Mail backgrounds

Generation V

Types of Mail 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.

Mail has now been moved back into the general items pocket of the Bag rather than having its own pocket.

Mail from previous generations is not present in the Generation V games, making Generation IV Mail the only holdable items from Generation IV to no longer exist in the data of the Generation V games.

Mail backgrounds

In the manga

Mails in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, Mail was seen being sold at the Safari Zone Gate.

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