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The '''Linking Cord''' (Japanese: '''つながりのヒモ''' ''Connection String'') is a type of [[evolution item]] introduced in [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]. It allows {{p|Kadabra}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Graveler}}, and {{p|Haunter}} to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Machamp}}, {{p|Golem}}, and {{p|Gengar}}, respectively.
The '''Linking Cord''' (Japanese: '''つながりのヒモ''' ''Connection String'') is a type of [[Evolution item]] introduced in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. It allows {{p|Kadabra}}, {{p|Machoke}}, {{p|Graveler}}, and {{p|Haunter}} to [[Evolution|evolve]] into {{p|Alakazam}}, {{p|Machamp}}, {{p|Golem}}, and {{p|Gengar}}, respectively.


==In the core series games==
==In the core series games==
===Price===
===Price===
{{ItemPrice/head‎|items}}
{{ItemPrice/head|items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|{{PDollar}}8,000|{{PDollar}}500}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|{{PDollar}}8,000|{{PDollar}}500}}
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===Effect===
===Effect===
The Linking Cord triggers the [[evolution]] of certain Pokémon (all of which can alternatively evolve when [[trade]]d). This consumes the Linking Cord.
The Linking Cord triggers the [[evolution]] of certain Pokémon (all of which can alternatively [[trade evolution|evolve when traded]]) upon use. This consumes the Linking Cord.
* Causes {{p|Kadabra}} to evolve into {{p|Alakazam}}
* Causes {{p|Kadabra}} to evolve into {{p|Alakazam}}
* Causes {{p|Machoke}} to evolve into {{p|Machamp}}
* Causes {{p|Machoke}} to evolve into {{p|Machamp}}
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===Description===
===Description===
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}|A string exuding a mysterious energy that makes you feel a strange sense of connection. It’s loved by certain Pokémon.}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrev8|LA}}<br>{{gameabbrev9|SV}}|A string exuding a mysterious energy that makes you feel a strange sense of connection. It’s loved by certain Pokémon.}}
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===Acquisition===
===Acquisition===
{{ItemAvailability/head‎|items}}
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
|-
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| {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| {{gameabbrev8|LA}}
| [[Task#Requests|Request]] 22: "Eerie Apparitions in the Night" (talk to [[Vessa]] with 50 wisps collected)<br>Complete Request 64: "Getting to Know Ghosts"
| [[Jubilife Village]] (from [[Vessa]] for collecting 50 [[wisp]]s; reward for completing [[Task#Requests|Request]] 64: "Getting to Know Ghosts")
| [[Jubilife Village]]
| {{DL|Jubilife Village|Trading post}} (1,000 [[Merit Point|MP]])<br>{{DL|Jubilife Village|Ginkgo Guild cart}} (randomly sold by [[Ginter]], as "Mysterious Cord")<br>[[Space-time distortion]]s
* {{DL|Jubilife Village|Trading post}}: 1,000 [[Merit Point|MP]]
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* {{DL|Jubilife Village|Ginter}} ("Mysterious Cord")
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==In the spin-off games==
===Pokémon Sleep===
[[File:Sleep Linking Cord.png|thumb|120px|Linking Cord in Pokémon Sleep]]
The Linking Cord is available in [[Pokémon Sleep]].
 
====Price====
{{ItemPrice/head|items}}
{{ItemPrice|{{gameabbrevss|Sleep}}|{{SleepPoint}}1,400}}
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====Effect====
The Linking Cord is required to evolve certain Pokémon in Pokémon Sleep. It is consumed upon use.
* {{p|Graveler}} requires {{SleepCandy|Geodude}}80 Geodude {{Sleep|Candy}} and a Linking Cord to evolve into {{p|Golem}}.
* {{p|Slowpoke}} requires {{SleepCandy|Slowpoke}}80 Slowpoke {{Sleep|Candy}}, a Linking Cord, and a [[King's Rock]] to evolve into {{p|Slowking}}.
* {{p|Haunter}} requires {{SleepCandy|Gastly}}80 Gastly {{Sleep|Candy}} and a Linking Cord to evolve into {{p|Gengar}}.
* {{p|Onix}} requires {{SleepCandy|Onix}}80 Onix {{Sleep|Candy}}, a Linking Cord, and a [[Metal Coat]] to evolve into {{p|Steelix}}.
 
As of version 1.0.13, if the Linking Cord is used from the Bag, it will reward the player with 5 candies of a random Pokémon that evolves using the Linking Cord.
 
====Description====
{{movedesc|items}}
{{movedescentry|{{gameabbrevss|Sleep}}|A string exuding a mysterious energy that makes you feel a strange sense of connection.


[[Space-time distortion]]s (random)
If you use it from your Bag's items pocket, you'll receive 5 candies of a randomly selected Pokémon capable of evolving with the Linking Cord.}}
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====Acquisition====
{{ItemAvailability/head|items}}
|-
| {{gameabbrevss|Sleep}}
| {{Sleep|Achievement}} reward<br>Reward for achieving Closeness Level 3 with a friend in the Research Community
| {{Sleep|Shop|Sleep Point Exchange (Regular)}}
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
* This item might be a reference to how [[Trade|trading]] (and consequently trade [[evolution]]s) required usage of a [[Game Link Cable]] in the first three [[generation]]s of [[core series]] games (outside of trading using the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]])
* While the Linking Cord is used to evolve Pokémon that {{cat|Pokémon that evolve through trading|evolve when traded}}, it cannot be used to evolve Pokémon that {{cat|Pokémon that evolve by trading with a held item|evolve when traded while holding an item}}; instead, in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, those Pokémon evolve simply by using [[Evolution item|that item]] on them.
** The design of the Linking Cord takes influences from a form of Japanese Knot tying called [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mizuhiki Mizuhiki]. The knot in particular is an Awaji knot, which is used to represent togetherness - a possible nod to the Link Cable's original use.
* This item might be a reference to the [[Game Link Cable]], which is used to [[trade]] Pokémon (and consequently activate trade [[evolution]]s) in the first three [[generation]]s of [[core series]] games (outside of trading using the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]]).
* There is an [[evolution item]] in the first three games of the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series]] called {{DL|Mystery Dungeon evolutionary items|Link Cable}}, which works similarly to the Linking Cord but predates its introduction.
** The sprite of the Linking Cord in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} takes influence from a form of Japanese knot tying called ''{{wp|Mizuhiki}}''. The knot in particular is an Awaji knot, which is used to represent togetherness — a possible nod to the Link Cable's original use.
* There is an [[evolution item]] in the first three games of the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}} called {{DL|Mystery Dungeon evolutionary items|Link Cable}}, which works similarly to the Linking Cord but predates its introduction.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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[[Category:Evolution items]]
[[Category:Evolution items]]
{{Project ItemDex notice}}


[[de:Verbindungsschnur]]
[[de:Verbindungsschnur]]

Latest revision as of 14:55, 11 May 2024

Linking Cord
つながりのヒモ
Connection String
Bag None Sprite.png
Linking Cord
Pokémon Legends: Arceus artwork
Introduced in Generation VIII
Pocket
Generation VIII Bag Items pocket icon.png Items

The Linking Cord (Japanese: つながりのヒモ Connection String) is a type of Evolution item introduced in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It allows Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, and Haunter to evolve into Alakazam, Machamp, Golem, and Gengar, respectively.

In the core series games

Price

Games Cost Sell price
LA $8,000 $500

Effect

The Linking Cord triggers the evolution of certain Pokémon (all of which can alternatively evolve when traded) upon use. This consumes the Linking Cord.

Description

Games Description
LA
SV 		A string exuding a mysterious energy that makes you feel a strange sense of connection. It’s loved by certain Pokémon.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
LA Jubilife Village (from Vessa for collecting 50 wisps; reward for completing Request 64: "Getting to Know Ghosts") Trading post (1,000 MP)
Ginkgo Guild cart (randomly sold by Ginter, as "Mysterious Cord")
Space-time distortions

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Sleep

Linking Cord in Pokémon Sleep

The Linking Cord is available in Pokémon Sleep.

Price

Games Cost Sell price
Sleep Sleep point Sleep.png1,400 N/A

Effect

The Linking Cord is required to evolve certain Pokémon in Pokémon Sleep. It is consumed upon use.

As of version 1.0.13, if the Linking Cord is used from the Bag, it will reward the player with 5 candies of a random Pokémon that evolves using the Linking Cord.

Description

Games Description
Sleep A string exuding a mysterious energy that makes you feel a strange sense of connection.

If you use it from your Bag's items pocket, you'll receive 5 candies of a randomly selected Pokémon capable of evolving with the Linking Cord.

Acquisition

Games Finite methods Repeatable methods
Sleep Achievement reward
Reward for achieving Closeness Level 3 with a friend in the Research Community 		Sleep Point Exchange (Regular)

Trivia

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 聯繫繩 Lyùhnhaih Sìhng
Mandarin 聯繫繩 / 联系绳 Liánxì Shéng
France Flag.png French Fil de Liaison
Germany Flag.png German Verbindungsschnur
Italy Flag.png Italian Filo dell’unione
South Korea Flag.png Korean 연결의끈 Yeongyeol-ui Kkeun
Spain Flag.png Spanish Cordón Unión


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