Linking Cord
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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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Trivia
- This item might be a reference to how trading (and consequently trade evolutions) required usage of a Game Link Cable in the first three generations of core series games (outside of trading using the Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter)
- The design of the Linking Cord takes influences 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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