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'''Mail''' (Japanese: '''メール''' ''Mail''), in terms of the [[Pokémon]] world, is a [[held item]] given to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that contains a message written by the {{pkmn|Trainer}}. This message can then be given to other Trainers by trading Pokémon. The mail system has been tweaked slightly since its introduction in [[Generation II]], using the more restrictive [[easy chat system]] in [[Generation III]], then refining the system in [[Generation IV]]. Mail was removed from [[Generation VI]].
{{search|the type of item|feature in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series|Wonder Mail}}
'''Mail''' (Japanese: '''メール''' ''Mail''), in terms of the [[Pokémon]] world, is a [[held item]] given to a {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} that contains a message written by the {{pkmn|Trainer}}. This message can then be given to other Trainers by trading Pokémon. The mail system has been tweaked slightly since its introduction in [[Generation II]], using the more restrictive [[easy chat system]] in [[Generation III]], then refining the system in [[Generation IV]]. Mail was removed from [[Generation VI]] onwards.


Pokémon holding mail cannot be placed in the [[PC]] or [[Released Pokémon|released]]. The message written on mail is lost if returned to the [[Bag]]. Storing it on the PC prevents the mail's message from being lost.
Pokémon holding mail cannot be placed in the [[PC]] or [[Released Pokémon|released]]. The message written on mail is lost if returned to the [[Bag]]. Storing it on the PC prevents the mail's message from being lost.
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|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descgsc=Sky-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|descgsc=Sky-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locc=[[Pokémon Communication Center|PokéCom Center]]{{tt|*|Japanese version only}}
|locc=[[Pokémon Communication Center|PokéCom Center]] (hard "Pokémon Character Maze" prize; x3){{tt|*|Japanese version only}}<ref>Pokémon News Machine ([http://www2u.biglobe.ne.jp/~kakeru/pokemon2/mobile/news/02_06.htm May 22-June 2002 text archive])</ref>
}}
}}


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|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descgsc=Flower-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|descgsc=Flower-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc={{ci|Violet}}, {{to|Azalea}}, [[Goldenrod Department Store|Goldenrod]], {{to|Mahogany}}, {{ci|Viridian}}, {{ci|Cerulean}}, {{ci|Saffron}}, {{ci|Fuchsia}} [[Poké Mart]]s
|locgsc={{ci|Violet}}, {{to|Azalea}}, {{ci|Viridian}}, {{ci|Cerulean}}, {{ci|Saffron}}, {{ci|Fuchsia}} [[Poké Mart]]s, {{DL|Mahogany Town|Just a Souvenir Shop}} (after defeating [[Team Rocket]]), [[Goldenrod Department Store]]
}}
}}


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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect2=Cannot be sold.{{sup/3|E}}
|descrse=<sc>Mail</sc> featuring the drawings of three <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descrse=<sc>Mail</sc> featuring the drawings of three <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a print of three cute <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a print of three cute <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=Held by {{p|Meowth}} [[trade]]d from [[Battle Frontier]]{{sup/3|E}}
|locrse=Held by {{p|Meowth}} [[trade]]d from {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locfrlg=[[Celadon Department Store]]
|locfrlg=[[Celadon Department Store]]
}}
}}
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|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of colorful letter sets. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of colorful letter sets. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Jubilife City]], [[Eterna City]], [[Solaceon Town]], [[Pastoria City]], [[Celestic Town]] and [[Canalave City]] [[Poké Mart]]s
|locdppt=[[Jubilife City]], [[Eterna City]], [[Solaceon Town]], [[Pastoria City]], [[Celestic Town]] and [[Canalave City]] [[Poké Mart]]s
|lochgss=[[Cherrygrove City]], [[Ecruteak City]], [[Blackthorn City]], [[Cerulean City]], [[Saffron City]], and [[Vermilion City]] [[Poké Mart]]s; [[Celadon Department Store]]; [[Mahogany Town]] souvenir shop; [[Safari Zone Gate]].
|lochgss=[[Cherrygrove City]], [[Ecruteak City]], [[Blackthorn City]], [[Cerulean City]], [[Saffron City]], and [[Vermilion City]] [[Poké Mart]]s; [[Celadon Department Store]]; {{DL|Mahogany Town|Just a Souvenir Shop}} (after defeating [[Team Rocket]]); [[Safari Zone Gate]]
}}
}}


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|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of a blue world underwater. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of a blue world underwater. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Veilstone Department Store]]
|locdppt=[[Veilstone Department Store]]
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Department Store]]
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}
}}


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|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of flames in blazing red. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of flames in blazing red. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Veilstone Department Store]]
|locdppt=[[Veilstone Department Store]]
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Department Store]]
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}
}}


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|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of a refreshingly green field. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of a refreshingly green field. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Veilstone Department Store]]
|locdppt=[[Veilstone Department Store]]
|lochgss=Held by {{jo|Webster}}'s {{p|Spearow}}; [[Goldenrod Department Store]]
|lochgss=Held by {{jo|Webster}}'s {{p|Spearow}}; [[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}
}}


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|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print depicting the huge expanse of space. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print depicting the huge expanse of space. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Veilstone Department Store]]
|locdppt=[[Veilstone Department Store]]
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Department Store]]
|lochgss=[[Goldenrod Department Store]], [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}
}}


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|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration high-tension steel suspension bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration high-tension steel suspension bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a high-tension steel suspension bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a high-tension steel suspension bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery featuring an illustration of a high-tension steel suspension bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locbw=[[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Icirrus City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Icirrus City]] [[Poké Mart]]
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} and {{m|Covet}} to fail when used on holder. Causes {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes {{m|Fling}} and {{m|Bestow}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of a [[Driftveil Drawbridge|red drawbridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.  
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of a [[Driftveil Drawbridge|red drawbridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration bright-red drawbridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration bright-red drawbridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bright-red drawbridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bright-red drawbridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bright-red drawbridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locbw=[[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Driftveil City]] [[Poké Mart]]
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|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bridge that seems to pierce the sky. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bridge that seems to pierce the sky. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bridge that seems to pierce the sky. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bridge that seems to pierce the sky. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery featuring an illustration of a bridge that seems to pierce the sky. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Castelia City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locbw=[[Castelia City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Nacrene City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Nacrene City]] [[Poké Mart]]
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|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration of a vintage looking brick bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration of a vintage looking brick bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a vintage-looking brick bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a vintage-looking brick bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery featuring an illustration of a vintage-looking brick bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Lacunosa Town]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locbw=[[Lacunosa Town]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Opelucid City]] [[Poké Mart]]
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|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration of a majesticly arched bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery featuring an illustration of a majesticly arched bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a majestically arched bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery featuring an illustration of a majestically arched bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descusum=Stationery featuring an illustration of a majestically arched bridge. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Black City]]/[[White Forest]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locbw=[[Black City]]/[[White Forest]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Black City]]/[[White Forest]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Black City]]/[[White Forest]] [[Poké Mart]]
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|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|descusum=Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}
}}
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|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easy to express your thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easy to express your thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easy for you to express thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easy for you to express thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=Mail from [[Bianca]] on the {{player}}'s [[PC]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|descusum=Stationery designed to make it easy for you to express thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=Mail from [[Bianca]] on the {{player}}'s [[PC]], [[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}
}}
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|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easier to write to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easier to write to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easier to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easier to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|descusum=Stationery designed to make it easier to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}
}}
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|descxyoras=Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|descusum=Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}
}}
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|descxyoras=Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|descusum=Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}
}}
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|descxyoras=Stationery designed to allow you to reccomend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to allow you to reccomend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to allow you to recommend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to allow you to recommend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|descusum=Stationery designed to allow you to recommend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}
}}
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|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you receieved. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you receieved. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you received. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you received. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}  
|descusum=Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you received. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{ci|Icirrus}} and {{un|Pokémon League}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
|locb2w2=[[Shopping Mall Nine]] and every [[Poké Mart]] except those in {{ci|Nimbasa}}, {{ci|Mistralton}}, {{to|Lacunosa}}, {{OBP|Victory Road|Black 2 and White 2}}, {{un|Pokémon League}} and {{ci|Striaton}}
}}
}}
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BridgeMail V.png|BridgeMail V
BridgeMail V.png|BridgeMail V
BridgeMail M.png|BridgeMail M
BridgeMail M.png|BridgeMail M
Favored Mail.png|Favored Mail  
Favored Mail.png|Favored Mail
Thanks Mail.png|Thanks Mail  
Thanks Mail.png|Thanks Mail
Inquiry Mail.png|Inquiry Mail  
Inquiry Mail.png|Inquiry Mail
Greet Mail.png|Greet Mail  
Greet Mail.png|Greet Mail
RSVP Mail.png|RSVP Mail  
RSVP Mail.png|RSVP Mail
Like Mail.png|Like Mail  
Like Mail.png|Like Mail
Reply Mail.png|Reply Mail  
Reply Mail.png|Reply Mail
</gallery>
</gallery>


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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
In ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', Mail was seen being sold at the [[Safari Zone Gate]].
In ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', Mail was seen being sold at the [[Safari Zone Gate]].
==Trivia==
*If attempting to trade in the [[Virtual Console]] versions of the [[Generation II]] games while a Pokémon is holding mail in the party, a message will appear on the touch screen before the game saves saying "Your Pokémon is holding Mail", and asking not to send inappropriate content.
*When the Portrait Mail is given to an {{p|Unown}} in one of the [[Generation II]] games, it always displays the letter A instead of the actual letter of the Unown.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|zh_yue=郵件 ''{{tt|Yàuhgín|Mail}}''
|zh_yue=郵件 ''{{tt|Yàuhgín|Mail}}''
|zh_cmn=郵件 / 邮件 ''{{tt|Yóujiàn|Mail}}''
|zh_cmn=郵件 / 邮件 ''{{tt|Yóujiàn|Mail}}''
|nl=Post{{tt|*|Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver manual}}
|fr_ca=Courrier{{tt|*|Diamond manual}}
|fr_ca=Courrier{{tt|*|Diamond manual}}
|fr_eu=Lettre
|fr_eu=Lettre
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|it=Messaggio
|it=Messaggio
|ko=메일 ''Mail''
|ko=메일 ''Mail''
|pt_br=Papel de carta
|pt_eu=Correio{{tt|*|Platinum manual}}
|es=Carta
|es=Carta
}}
}}


==References==
<references/>
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{{Items}}
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{{Project ItemDex notice}}
{{Project ItemDex notice}}


[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Groups of items]]


[[de:Briefe]]
[[de:Briefe]]
[[es:Cartas]]
[[fr:Lettre (message)]]
[[fr:Lettre (message)]]
[[it:Messaggi]]
[[it:Messaggi]]
[[ja:メール]]
[[ja:メール]]
[[zh:邮件]]
[[zh:邮件]]

Revision as of 09:57, 1 February 2020

This article is about the the type of item. For feature in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, see Wonder Mail.

Mail (Japanese: メール Mail), in terms of the Pokémon world, is a held item given to a Pokémon that contains a message written by the Trainer. This message can then be given to other Trainers by trading Pokémon. The mail system has been tweaked slightly since its introduction in Generation II, using the more restrictive easy chat system in Generation III, then refining the system in Generation IV. Mail was removed from Generation VI onwards.

Pokémon holding mail cannot be placed in the PC or released. The message written on mail is lost if returned to the Bag. Storing it on the PC prevents the mail's message from being lost.

In battle, having a Pokémon hold a Mail item prevents both the foe and the user from successfully using Trick or Switcheroo. Mail cannot be thrown with Fling, given with Bestow, or stolen with Thief or Covet.

Generation II

Mail in Generation II contains 32 spaces, 16 spaces across two rows, in which a message can be entered. Unlike in future versions, the message is not restricted to certain words, allowing Trainers to place any message that they desire in the mail.

Mail backgrounds

In Pokémon Stadium 2

In Pokémon Stadium 2, Mail can be edited using the C-buttons to control the cursor.

Generation III

Mail in Generation III contains nine spaces, four rows of two spaces with a fifth row containing one space, in which a message can be entered. Unlike Generation II, the message is restricted to certain pre-defined words. The only words that can be added to the list of words are ones obtained from the Hipster in Mauville City. This function may have been introduced to prevent players from sending profane messages.

Pokémon with Mail cannot be traded to Pokémon Colosseum or XD because Mail does not exist in those games.

Mail from Generation II is not present in the Generation III games.

Mail backgrounds

Generation IV

Mail in Generation IV contains three spaces in which a message can be entered. Like Generation III, the message is restricted to certain words pre-programmed into the game, but is now also restricted to certain message structures. This facilitates translating the message between game languages automatically. The only words that can be added to the list of words are ones obtained from the old man in Snowpoint City or on Route 16.

In the Generation IV games, the player's Bag has a separate pocket for Mail.

Mail from previous generations is not present in the Generation IV games.

Mail backgrounds

Generation V

Types of Mail without "BridgeMail" in their names have limited the easy chat system further—they still contain spaces to insert words, but the entire phrase to be filled out cannot be changed. "BridgeMail" works the same way as all Generation IV mail.

Mail has now been moved back into the general items pocket of the Bag rather than having its own pocket.

Mail from previous generations is not present in the Generation V games, making Generation IV Mail the only holdable items from Generation IV to no longer exist in the data of the Generation V games.

Mail backgrounds

In the manga

Mails in Pokémon Adventures

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

In Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down, Mail was seen being sold at the Safari Zone Gate.

Trivia

  • If attempting to trade in the Virtual Console versions of the Generation II games while a Pokémon is holding mail in the party, a message will appear on the touch screen before the game saves saying "Your Pokémon is holding Mail", and asking not to send inappropriate content.
  • When the Portrait Mail is given to an Unown in one of the Generation II games, it always displays the letter A instead of the actual letter of the Unown.

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 郵件 Yàuhgín
Mandarin 郵件 / 邮件 Yóujiàn
The Netherlands Flag.png Dutch Post*
French Canada Flag.png Canada Courrier*
France Flag.png Europe Lettre
Germany Flag.png German Briefe
Italy Flag.png Italian Messaggio
South Korea Flag.png Korean 메일 Mail
Portuguese Brazil Flag.png Brazil Papel de carta
Portugal Flag.png Portugal Correio*
Spain Flag.png Spanish Carta

References

  1. Pokémon News Machine (May 22-June 2002 text archive)


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