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* Causes {{p|Graveler}} to evolve into {{p|Golem}} | * Causes {{p|Graveler}} to evolve into {{p|Golem}} | ||
* Causes {{p|Haunter}} to evolve into {{p|Gengar}} | * Causes {{p|Haunter}} to evolve into {{p|Gengar}} | ||
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* While the Linking Cord is used to evolve Pokémon that | * 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. | ||
* 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]]). | * 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]]). | ||
** 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. | ** 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. | ||
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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 Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, and Haunter to evolve into Alakazam, Machamp, Golem, and Gengar, respectively.
In the core series games
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The Linking Cord triggers the evolution of certain Pokémon (all of which can alternatively evolve when traded) upon use. This consumes the Linking Cord.
- Causes Kadabra to evolve into Alakazam
- Causes Machoke to evolve into Machamp
- Causes Graveler to evolve into Golem
- Causes Haunter to evolve into Gengar
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In the spin-off games
Pokémon Sleep
The Linking Cord is available in Pokémon Sleep.
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The Linking Cord is required to evolve certain Pokémon in Pokémon Sleep. It is consumed upon use.
- Graveler requires
80 Geodude Candy and a Linking Cord to evolve into Golem. - Slowpoke requires
80 Slowpoke Candy, a Linking Cord, and a King's Rock to evolve into Slowking. - Haunter requires
80 Gastly Candy and a Linking Cord to evolve into Gengar. - Onix requires
80 Onix Candy, a Linking Cord, and a Metal Coat to evolve into 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.
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Trivia
- While the Linking Cord is used to evolve Pokémon that evolve when traded, it cannot be used to evolve Pokémon that evolve when traded while holding an item; instead, in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, those Pokémon evolve simply by using that item on them.
- This item might be a reference to the Game Link Cable, which is used to trade Pokémon (and consequently activate trade evolutions) in the first three generations of core series games (outside of trading using the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter).
- The sprite of the Linking Cord in Pokémon Legends: Arceus takes influence from a form of Japanese knot tying called 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 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series called Link Cable, which works similarly to the Linking Cord but predates its introduction.
In other languages
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