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| * Pokémon that [[:Category:Pokémon that evolve by trading with a held item|evolve on being traded while holding an item]] instead evolve on being exposed to that item. The Linking Cord has no effect on them.
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| * 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. |
Revision as of 02:05, 21 November 2023
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Linking Cord つながりのヒモ Connection String
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Pokémon Legends: Arceus artwork
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Introduced in Generation VIII
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Generation VIII
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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
Price
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Cost
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Sell price
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$8,000 |
$500
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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.
Description
Games
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Description
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LA
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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
In the spin-off games
Pokémon Sleep
Linking Cord in Pokémon Sleep
The Linking Cord is available in Pokémon Sleep.
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Games
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Cost
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Sell price
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1,400 |
N/A
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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
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Description
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Sleep
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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.
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Acquisition
Trivia
In other languages
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Title
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Chinese
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Cantonese
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聯繫繩 Lyùhnhaih Sìhng
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Mandarin
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聯繫繩 / 联系绳 Liánxì Shéng
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French
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Fil de Liaison
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German
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Verbindungsschnur
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Italian
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Filo dell’unione
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Korean
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연결의끈 Yeongyeol-ui Kkeun
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Spanish
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Cordón Unión
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