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===Effect=== | ===Effect=== | ||
The Linking Cord triggers the [[evolution]] of certain Pokémon (all of which can alternatively evolve when [[trade]]d) upon use. This consumes the Linking Cord. | The Linking Cord triggers the [[evolution]] of certain Pokémon (all of which can alternatively evolve when [[trade]]d) 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}} | ||
*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}} | ||
===Description=== | ===Description=== | ||
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|{{gameabbrev8|LA}} | | {{gameabbrev8|LA}} | ||
|[[Jubilife Village]] (from Vessa for finding 50 [[wisp]]s)<br>[[Jubilife Village]] (reward for completing [[Task#Requests|Request]] 64: "Getting to Know Ghosts") | | [[Jubilife Village]] (from Vessa for finding 50 [[wisp]]s)<br>[[Jubilife Village]] (reward for completing [[Task#Requests|Request]] 64: "Getting to Know Ghosts") | ||
|[[Jubilife Village]] Trading Post (1,000 [[Merit Point|MP]])<br>[[Jubilife Village]] (randomly available from [[Ginter]], as "Mysterious Cord")<br>[[Space-time distortion]]s | | [[Jubilife Village]] Trading Post (1,000 [[Merit Point|MP]])<br>[[Jubilife Village]] (randomly available from [[Ginter]], as "Mysterious Cord")<br>[[Space-time distortion]]s | ||
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The Linking Cord is required to evolve certain Pokémon in Pokémon Sleep. It is consumed upon use. | 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|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|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|Haunter}} requires {{SleepCandy|Gastly}}80 Gastly {{Sleep|Candy}} and a Linking Cord to evolve into {{p|Gengar}}. | ||
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|{{gameabbrevss|Sleep}} | | {{gameabbrevss|Sleep}} | ||
|{{Sleep|Achievement}} reward | | {{Sleep|Achievement}} reward | ||
|{{Sleep|Shop|Sleep Point Exchange (Regular)}} | | {{Sleep|Shop|Sleep Point Exchange (Regular)}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
*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. | ||
*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. | * 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== | ||
Revision as of 08:47, 22 October 2023
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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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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.
- 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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Acquisition
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In the spin-off games
Pokémon Sleep
The Linking Cord is available in Pokémon Sleep.
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Effect
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.
Description
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Acquisition
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Trivia
- 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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