Mail

This article is about the type of item. For the feature in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, see Wonder Mail.

Mail (Japanese: メール Mail) is a held item given to a Pokémon that contains a message written by the Trainer. This message can be sent to other Trainers by trading Pokémon. It was introduced in Generation II and appeared until Generation V.

The Mail system has been tweaked since its introduction in Generation II. In Generation III it was restricted to only pre-defined words using the easy chat system; in Generation IV it was further restricted to pre-defined sentence structures; and in Generation V some types of Mail removed the ability to choose sentence structures.

Mechanics

Pokémon that are holding Mail use a special Mail icon instead of the normal held item icon.

Pokémon holding mail cannot be placed in the PC or released. When removing Mail from a Pokémon, the player has the option to store it in the PC's mailbox or placing it in the Bag; the Mail's message is lost if returned to the Bag, but preserved if sent to the mailbox.

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

In Generation II, the player can freely enter 32 characters across two 16-character rows of text. Mail uses a unique text entry interface, that has a wider selection of characters than other text entry interfaces in these games.

In the Western games, the language of the message is stored internally, so that if it is traded to a player in a different language game, the Mail can still be read using the correct character encoding; however, the English version of Pokémon Gold and Silver ignore this value, instead trying to render the message using the English character encoding, which lacks several characters that can be typed in other languages. (Trading is not supported between Japanese, Korean, and Western language games, so this is only relevant when trading between Western languages.)

In the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console versions of the Generation II games, when the player attempts to enter the Trade Center while one of the Pokémon in their party is holding Mail, they are given a warning on the touch screen not to include offensive material in Mail.

Generation III

In Generation III, Mail is typed using the easy chat system, which restricts players to choosing from a pre-defined list of words and phrases. Mail has nine phrase slots, structured as four rows of two slots and a fifth row with one slot.

The player can unlock additional phrases from the Hipster in Mauville City.

Pokémon with Mail cannot be traded to Pokémon Colosseum or XD because Mail does not exist in those games.

Generation IV

In Generation IV, Mail consists of three sentence slots, which can each be filled with a sentence structure from several pre-defined structures. These sentence structures themselves have one or two gaps within them, that the player can fill using the easy chat system (which restricts players to choosing from a pre-defined list of words and phrases). This facilitates translating the message between game languages automatically.

The player can unlock additional phrases from the old man in Snowpoint City^DPPt or on Route 16^HGSS.

In the Generation IV games, the player's Bag has a separate pocket for Mail.

Generation V

In Generation V, Mail consists of three sentence slots. For BridgeMail, the player can choose a sentence structure from several pre-defined structures for each of these slots, then fill gaps in those sentence structures using the easy chat system (which restricts players to choosing from a pre-defined list of words and phrases). For non-BridgeMail, all three sentence structures are fixed, depending on the specific type of Mail; the player can only fill the gaps inside the sentences, and cannot change which sentence structures are used.

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

List of Mail

Generation II

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 (hard "Pokémon Character Maze" prize; x3)*[1]
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, Viridian, Cerulean, Saffron, Fuchsia Poké Marts, Just a Souvenir Shop (after defeating Team Rocket), Goldenrod Department Store
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)

Mail backgrounds

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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 Pokémon Stadium 2

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

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  Bluesky Mail

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  Eon Mail

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  Flower Mail

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  Litebluemail

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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

Generation III

Mail from Generation II is not present in the Generation III 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, Abandoned Ship
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
Secondary effect: Cannot be sold.E
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.

Mail backgrounds

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

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; Just a Souvenir Shop (after defeating Team Rocket); 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, Celadon 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, Celadon 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, Celadon 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 Unobtainable HGSS 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, Celadon 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

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.

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. SM Stationery featuring an illustration of a high-tension steel suspension bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. USUM Stationery featuring an illustration of a 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. SM Stationery featuring an illustration of a bright-red drawbridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. USUM Stationery featuring an illustration of a bright-red drawbridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

BridgeMail S ブリッジメールＳ Bridge Mail S   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 Castelia City Poké Mart B2W2 Nacrene City Poké Mart
Description BWB2W2 Stationery featuring a print of a sky-piercing bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use. XYORAS Stationery featuring an illustration of a bridge that seems to pierce the sky. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. SM Stationery featuring an illustration of a bridge that seems to pierce the sky. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. USUM Stationery featuring an illustration of a bridge that seems to pierce the sky. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

BridgeMail V ブリッジメールＶ Bridge Mail V   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 Lacunosa Town Poké Mart B2W2 Opelucid City Poké Mart
Description BWB2W2 Stationery featuring a print of a brick bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use. XYORAS Stationery featuring an illustration of a vintage looking brick bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. SM Stationery featuring an illustration of a vintage-looking brick bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. USUM Stationery featuring an illustration of a vintage-looking brick bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

BridgeMail M ブリッジメールＷ Bridge Mail W   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 Black City/White Forest Poké Mart B2W2 Black City/White Forest Poké Mart
Description BWB2W2 Stationery featuring a print of an arched bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use. XYORAS Stationery featuring an illustration of a majesticly arched bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. SM Stationery featuring an illustration of a majestically arched bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. USUM Stationery featuring an illustration of a majestically arched bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Favored Mail だいすきメール Loveable Mail   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 Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Icirrus and Pokémon League B2W2 Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Lacunosa, Victory Road, Pokémon League and Striaton
Description BWB2W2 Stationery designed for writing about your favorite things. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery. XYORAS Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. SM Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. USUM Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Thanks Mail かんしゃメール Gratitude Mail   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 Mail from Bianca on the player's PC, Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Icirrus and Pokémon League B2W2 Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Lacunosa, Victory Road, Pokémon League and Striaton
Description BWB2W2 Stationery designed for a thank-you note. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery. XYORAS Stationery designed to make it easy to express your thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. SM Stationery designed to make it easy for you to express thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. USUM Stationery designed to make it easy for you to express thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Inquiry Mail しつもんメール Enquiry Mail   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 Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Icirrus and Pokémon League B2W2 Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Lacunosa, Victory Road, Pokémon League and Striaton
Description BWB2W2 Stationery designed for writing questions. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery. XYORAS Stationery designed to make it easier to write to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. SM Stationery designed to make it easier to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. USUM Stationery designed to make it easier to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Greet Mail はじめてメール Greeting Mail   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 Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Icirrus and Pokémon League B2W2 Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Lacunosa, Victory Road, Pokémon League and Striaton
Description BWB2W2 Stationery designed for introductory greetings. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery. XYORAS Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. SM Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. USUM Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

RSVP Mail おさそいメール Invitation Mail   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 Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Icirrus and Pokémon League B2W2 Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Lacunosa, Victory Road, Pokémon League and Striaton
Description BWB2W2 Stationery designed for invitations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery. XYORAS Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. SM Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. USUM Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Like Mail おすすめメール Recommendation Mail   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 Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Icirrus and Pokémon League B2W2 Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Lacunosa, Victory Road, Pokémon League and Striaton
Description BWB2W2 Stationery designed for writing recommendations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery. XYORAS Stationery designed to allow you to reccomend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. SM Stationery designed to allow you to recommend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. USUM Stationery designed to allow you to recommend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Reply Mail おかえしメール Return Mail   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 Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Icirrus and Pokémon League B2W2 Shopping Mall Nine and every Poké Mart except those in Nimbasa, Mistralton, Lacunosa, Victory Road, Pokémon League and Striaton
Description BWB2W2 Stationery designed for writing a reply. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery. XYORAS Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you receieved. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. SM Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you received. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery. USUM Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you received. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Mail backgrounds

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  BridgeMail T

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  BridgeMail D

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  BridgeMail S

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  BridgeMail V

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  BridgeMail M

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  Favored Mail

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  Thanks Mail

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  Inquiry Mail

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  Greet Mail

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  RSVP Mail

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  Like Mail

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  Reply Mail

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

In The Last Battle VIII, Silver revealed that as Green had used her Abra to teleport him away earlier, his Sneasel had used Thief to steal the Flower Mail held by Abra. The Mail contained a map that told Silver of Green's plan to go to Ilex Forest.

Ruby & Sapphire arc

In The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon VI, Ruby left Wallace a Tropic Mail, informing his teacher of his decision to fight against Team Magma.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

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

Trivia

• When the Portrait Mail is given to an Unown in one of the Generation II games, the Pokémon's sprite is always displayed as Unown A.

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 郵件 Yàuhgín Mandarin 郵件 / 邮件 Yóujiàn Dutch Post* French Canada Courrier* Europe Lettre German Briefe Italian Messaggio Korean 메일 Mail Portuguese Brazil Papel de carta Portugal Correio* Spanish Carta

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