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'''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]].
{{search|type of item|the feature in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series|Wonder Mail}}
{{split|individual articles for each item}}
'''Mail''' (Japanese: '''メール''' ''Mail'') is a type of [[item]] in the [[Pokémon games]]. It was introduced in [[Generation II]] and appeared until [[Generation V]].


Pokémon holding mail cannot be placed in the [[PC]]. 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 the core series games==
The various kinds of mail are [[held item]]s given to {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. Each mail item is able to contain a message written by the {{pkmn|Trainer}}. This message can be sent to other Trainers by trading Pokémon.


In battle, having a Pokémon hold a Mail item prevents both the foe and the user from successfully using {{m|Trick}} or {{m|Switcheroo}}. Mail cannot be thrown with {{m|Fling}}, given with {{m|Bestow}}, or stolen with {{m|Thief}} or {{m|Covet}}.
In the Generation IV games, the player's [[Bag]] has a separate pocket for Mail. In the Generation V games, Mail is stored in the general items pocket, but has a unique icon.


==Generation II==
===Mechanics===
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.
====Message====
=====Generation II=====
[[File:Pokemon Mail print GSC.png|thumb|Printed Mail]]
The player can freely enter 32 characters across two 16-character rows of text. Mail uses a unique {{gdis|Text entry|II|text entry interface}}, that has a wider selection of characters than other text entry interfaces in these games.


Each different type of Mail has a unique background image, which can be viewed in the games themselves or in [[Pokémon Stadium 2]]. The Mail includes the message entered by the sending player, as well as their Trainer name at the bottom. Uniquely, the Portrait Mail also includes the sprite of the Pokémon holding the message, but using the same [[color palette]] as the Mail background.
Mail can be [[Game Boy Printer#Mail|printed]] using the [[Game Boy Printer]] accessory. As with all documents printed by the Game Boy Printer, the image is grayscale. This feature is disabled in the [[Nintendo 3DS]] [[Virtual Console]] versions.
In the Western games, the language of the message is stored internally, so that if it is traded to a player in a different language game, the Mail can still be read using the correct {{gdis|character encoding|II}}; however, the English versions of {{game|Gold and Silver|s}} ignore this value, instead trying to render the message using the English character encoding, which lacks several characters that can be typed in other Western languages.
=====Generation III=====
In Generation III, Mail is typed using the [[easy chat system]], which restricts players to choosing from a pre-defined list of words and phrases. Mail has nine phrase slots, structured as four rows of two slots and a fifth row with one slot.
The player can unlock additional phrases from {{DL|Old guys|the Hipster}} in [[Mauville City]].
=====Generation IV=====
In Generation IV, Mail consists of three sentence slots, which can each be filled with a sentence structure from several pre-defined structures. These sentence structures themselves have one or two gaps within them, that the player can fill using the [[easy chat system]] (which restricts players to choosing from a pre-defined list of words and phrases). This facilitates translating the message between game languages automatically.
The player can unlock additional phrases from the old man in [[Snowpoint City]]{{sup/4|DPPt}} or on {{rt|16|Kanto}}{{sup/4|HGSS}}.
=====Generation V=====
In Generation V, Mail consists of three sentence slots. For BridgeMail, the player can choose a sentence structure from several pre-defined structures for each of these slots, then fill gaps in those sentence structures using the [[easy chat system]] (which restricts players to choosing from a pre-defined list of words and phrases). For non-BridgeMail, all three sentence structures are fixed, depending on the specific type of Mail; the player can only fill the gaps inside the sentences, and cannot change which sentence structures are used.
====Held item====
Pokémon that are holding Mail use a special Mail icon instead of the normal held item icon.
Pokémon holding mail cannot be placed in the [[PC]] or [[Released Pokémon|released]]. When removing Mail from a Pokémon, the player has the option to store it in the PC's mailbox or placing it in the Bag; the Mail's message is lost if returned to the Bag, but preserved if sent to the mailbox.
Pokémon with Mail cannot be traded to [[Pokémon Colosseum]] or {{XD}} because Mail does not exist in those games.
Many item-manipulating effects cannot affect Mail, although which effects fail depends on the game.
=====Generation II=====
Mail cannot be stolen by {{m|Thief}}.
In the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console versions, when the player attempts to enter the [[Trade Center]] while one of the Pokémon in their party is holding Mail, they are given a warning on the touch screen not to include offensive material in Mail.
=====Generation III=====
In {{game|Ruby and Sapphire|s}} only, Mail can be stolen with Thief and Covet; in all other Generation III games, Mail cannot be stolen. In the Japanese version of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire only, Mail can be swapped by {{m|Trick}}; in the Western versions and all other Generation III games, Mail cannot be swapped with Trick. If Mail is moved in either of these ways, it can cause [[List of battle glitches (Generation III)#Mail corruption|corruption]].
Mail can be removed by {{m|Knock Off}}.
=====Generation IV=====
Mail cannot be stolen with {{m|Thief}} or {{m|Covet}}, swapped with {{m|Trick}} or {{m|Switcheroo}}, or thrown with {{m|Fling}}. Mail can be removed by {{m|Knock Off}}.
=====Generation V=====
{{MoveResearch|Details on how the message of stolen Mail is changed in Gen 5}}
{{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} fail if either Pokémon is holding Mail. {{m|Bestow}} fails if the user is holding Mail.
{{m|Thief}}, {{m|Covet}}, and {{a|Pickpocket}} can steal Mail from an ally Pokémon; however, if Mail is transferred this way, the slots in the message are changed, being blank or taking on values previously used by Mail given to a Pokémon in that party slot.
Mail can be removed by {{m|Knock Off}}.
===List of Mail===
====Generation II====
{{Item
{{Item
|name=Bluesky Mail
|name=Bluesky Mail
|jp=あおぞらメール
|jp={{tt|あおぞらメール|Aozora Mēru}}
|jpt=Blue Sky Mail
|jpt=Blue Sky Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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|sell=25
|sell=25
|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 mail. (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; ×3){{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>
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Eon Mail
|name=Eon Mail
|jp=ブイブイメール
|jp={{tt|ブイブイメール|Vuivui Mēru}}
|jpt={{tt|Vui-Vui|Vee-Vee}} Mail
|jpt={{tt|Vui-Vui|Vee-Vee}} Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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|bag=Items
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|sell=25
|effect=Can be traded for a [[Revive]] at the {{ci|Goldenrod}} [[Pokémon Center]].
|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]].
|effect2=Causes the secondary effect of {{m|Thief}} to fail when used on holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|effect2=Can be traded for a [[Revive]] at the {{ci|Goldenrod}} [[Pokémon Center]] (Western {{v2|Crystal}} only).
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Eevee}}</sc>-print mail. (HOLD)
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Eevee}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc=[[Mystery Gift]]
|locgsc=[[Mystery Gift]]
}}
}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Flower Mail
|name=Flower Mail
|jp=はながらメール
|jp={{tt|はながらメール|Hanagara Mēru}}
|jpt=Floral Pattern Mail
|jpt=Floral Pattern Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|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 mail. (HOLD)
|descgsc=Flower-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc=Various [[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]]
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Litebluemail
|name=Litebluemail
|jp=みずいろメール
|jp={{tt|みずいろメール|Mizuiro Mēru}}
|jpt=Aqua Mail
|jpt=Light-Blue Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|dispgen=I
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|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=<sc>{{p|Dratini}}</sc>-print mail. (HOLD)
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Dratini}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc=[[Vermilion City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locgsc=[[Vermilion City]] [[Poké Mart]]
}}
}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Lovely Mail
|name=Lovely Mail
|jp=ラブリーメール
|jp={{tt|ラブリーメール|Raburī Mēru}}
|jpt=Lovely Mail
|jpt=Lovely Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|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=Heart-print mail. (HOLD)
|descgsc=Heart-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc=[[Celadon Department Store]]
|locgsc=[[Celadon Department Store]]
}}
}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Mirage Mail
|name=Mirage Mail
|jp=まぼろしメール
|jp={{tt|まぼろしメール|Maboroshi Mēru}}
|jpt=Illusion Mail
|jpt=Illusory Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|dispgen=I
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|sell=25
|sell=25
|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=<sc>{{p|Mew}}</sc>-print mail. (HOLD)
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Mew}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locc=[[Pokémon Communication Center|PokéCom Center]]{{tt|*|Japanese version only}}
|locc=[[Pokémon Communication Center|PokéCom Center]]{{tt|*|Japanese version only}}
}}
}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Morph Mail
|name=Morph Mail
|jp=へんしんメール
|jp={{tt|へんしんメール|Henshin Mēru}}
|jpt={{tt|Transformation|Transform}} Mail
|jpt=Transformation Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
|dispgen=I
|dispgen=I
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|sell=25
|sell=25
|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=<sc>{{p|Ditto}}</sc>-print mail. (HOLD)
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Ditto}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc=[[Mystery Gift]]
|locgsc=[[Mystery Gift]]
}}
}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Music Mail
|name=Music Mail
|jp=おんぷメール
|jp={{tt|おんぷメール|Onpu Mēru}}
|jpt=Music Note Mail
|jpt=Music Note Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Portraitmail
|name=Portraitmail
|jp=にがおえメール
|jp={{tt|にがおえメール|Nigaoe Mēru}}
|jpt=Portrait Mail
|jpt=Portrait Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|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=Mail featuring the holder's likeness.
|descgsc=<sc>Mail</sc> featuring the holder's likeness.
|locgsc=[[Mt. Moon Square]]
|locgsc=[[Mt. Moon Square]]
}}
}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Surf Mail
|name=Surf Mail
|jp=なみのりメール
|jp={{tt|なみのりメール|Naminori Mēru}}
|jpt=Surfing Mail
|jpt=Surfing Mail
|gen=II
|gen=II
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|buyable=yes
|buyable=yes
|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=<sc>{{p|Lapras}}</sc>-print mail. (HOLD)
|descgsc=<sc>{{p|Lapras}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc>. (HOLD)
|locgsc=Various [[Poké Mart]]s
|locgsc={{ci|Olivine}} [[Poké Mart]], [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}
}}


===Mail backgrounds===
====Generation III====
<gallery perrow=5>
Mail from Generation II is not present in the Generation III games.
File:Bluesky Mail.png|Bluesky Mail
File:Eon Mail.png|Eon Mail
File:Flower Mail.png|Flower Mail
File:Liteblue Mail.png|Litebluemail
File:Lovely Mail.png|Lovely Mail
File:Mirage Mail.png|Mirage Mail
File:Morph Mail.png|Morph Mail
File:Music Mail.png|Music Mail
File:Portraitmail.png|Portraitmail
File:Surf Mail.png|Surf Mail
</gallery>
 
==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 [[easy chat system|restricted to certain words]] pre-programmed into the game. 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.


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Bead Mail
|name=Bead Mail
|jp=トレジャーメール  
|jp={{tt|トレジャーメール|Torejā Mēru}}
|jpt=Treasure Mail
|jpt=Treasure Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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|sell=25
|sell=25
|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]].
|descrse=Mail featuring a sketch of the holding Pokémon.
|descrse=<sc>Mail</sc> featuring a sketch of the holding <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of mail to be held by a Pokémon. It will bear the print of the Pokémon holding it.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It will bear the print of the <sc>Pokémon</sc> holding it.
|locrse=[[Trick House]]
|locrse=[[Trick House]], [[Lilycove City]] ({{DL|Pokémon Center Ladies|Quiz Lady}}){{sup/3|E}}
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Dream Mail
|name=Dream Mail
|jp=ドリームメール
|jp={{tt|ドリームメール|Dorīmu Mēru}}
|jpt=Dream Mail
|jpt=Dream Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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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]].
|descrse=Mail featuring a sketch of the holding Pokémon.
|descrse=<sc>Mail</sc> featuring a sketch of the holding <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of mail to be held by a Pokémon. It will bear the print of the Pokémon holding it.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>. It will bear the print of the <sc>Pokémon</sc> holding it.
|locfrlg={{OBP|Six Island|town}} [[Poké Mart]]
|locfrlg={{OBP|Six Island|town}} [[Poké Mart]]
}}
}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Fab Mail
|name=Fab Mail
|jp=ミラクルメール  
|jp={{tt|ミラクルメール|Mirakuru Mēru}}
|jpt=Miracle Mail
|jpt=Miracle Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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|sell=25
|sell=25
|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]].
|descrse=A gorgeous-print mail to be held by a Pokémon.
|descrse=A gorgeous-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of mail featuring a gorgeous, extravagant print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a gorgeous, extravagant print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locfrlg=Held by {{p|Jynx}} [[trade]]d from [[Cerulean City]]
|locfrlg=Held by {{p|Jynx}} [[trade]]d from [[Cerulean City]]
}}
}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Glitter Mail
|name=Glitter Mail
|jp=キラキラメール
|jp={{tt|キラキラメール|Kirakira Mēru}}
|jpt=Glittering Mail
|jpt=Glitter Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
|bag=Items
|bag=Items
|sell=25
|sell=25
|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]].
|descrse=A {{p|Pikachu}}-print mail to be held by a Pokémon.
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Pikachu}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of mail featuring a cute {{p|Pikachu}} print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Pikachu}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=Held by {{p|Skitty}} traded from [[Fortree City]]{{sup/3|RS}}, [[Trick House]]
|locrse=Held by {{p|Skitty}} traded from [[Fortree City]]{{sup/3|RS}}, [[Trick House]], [[Lilycove City]] ({{DL|Pokémon Center Ladies|Quiz Lady}}){{sup/3|E}}
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Harbor Mail
|name=Harbor Mail
|jp=ハーバーメール
|jp={{tt|ハーバーメール|Hābā Mēru}}
|jpt=Harbor Mail
|jpt=Harbor Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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|effect=Used to exchange for a [[Coin Case]] at [[Mauville City]].
|effect=Used to exchange for a [[Coin Case]] at [[Mauville City]].
|effect2=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=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]].
|descrse=A {{p|Wingull}}-print mail to be held by a Pokémon.
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Wingull}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of mail featuring a cute {{p|Wingull}} print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Wingull}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=[[Slateport City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Trick House]]
|locrse=[[Slateport City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Trick House]], [[Abandoned Ship]]
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Mech Mail
|name=Mech Mail
|jp=メカニカルメール
|jp={{tt|メカニカルメール|Mekanikaru Mēru}}
|jpt=Mechanical Mail
|jpt=Mechanical Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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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]].
|descrse=A {{p|Magnemite}}-print mail to be held by a Pokémon.
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Magnemite}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of mail featuring a cute {{p|Magnemite}} print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Magnemite}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=[[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Trick House]]
|locrse=[[Lilycove Department Store]], [[Trick House]]
}}
}}
{{Item
{{Item
|name=Orange Mail
|name=Orange Mail
|jp=オレンジメール
|jp={{tt|オレンジメール|Orenji Mēru}}
|jpt=Orange Mail
|jpt=Orange Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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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]].
|descrse=A {{p|Zigzagoon}}-print mail to be held by a Pokémon.
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Zigzagoon}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of mail featuring a cute {{p|Zigzagoon}} print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Zigzagoon}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=[[Petalburg City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Trick House]]
|locrse=[[Petalburg City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Trick House]]
}}
}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Retro Mail
|name=Retro Mail
|jp=レトロメール
|jp={{tt|レトロメール|Retoro Mēru}}
|jpt=Retro Mail
|jpt=Retro Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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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]].
|descrse=Mail featuring the drawings of three Pokémon.
|effect2=Cannot be sold.{{sup/3|R}}{{sup/3|S}}{{sup/3|E}}
|descfrlg=A piece of mail featuring a print of three cute Pokémon. It is to be held by a Pokémon.
|descrse=<sc>Mail</sc> featuring the drawings of three <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=Held by {{p|Meowth}} [[trade]]d from [[Battle Frontier]]{{sup/3|E}}
|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 {{gdis|Battle Frontier|III}}{{sup/3|E}}
|locfrlg=[[Celadon Department Store]]
|locfrlg=[[Celadon Department Store]]
}}
}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Shadow Mail
|name=Shadow Mail
|jp=シャドーメール
|jp={{tt|シャドーメール|Shadō Mēru}}
|jpt=Shadow Mail
|jpt=Shadow Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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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]].
|descrse=A {{p|Duskull}}-print mail to be held by a Pokémon.
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Duskull}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of mail featuring a cute {{p|Duskull}} print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Duskull}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=[[Sootopolis City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Trick House]]
|locrse=[[Sootopolis City]] [[Poké Mart]], [[Trick House]]
}}
}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Tropic Mail
|name=Tropic Mail
|jp=トロピカルメール
|jp={{tt|トロピカルメール|Toropikaru Mēru}}
|jpt=Tropical Mail
|jpt=Tropical Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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|sell=25
|sell=25
|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]].
|descrse=A {{p|Bellossom}}-print mail to be held by a Pokémon.
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Bellossom}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of mail featuring a cute {{p|Bellossom}} print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Bellossom}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=Held by {{p|Corsola}} [[trade]]d from [[Pacifidlog Town]]{{sup/3|RS}}, [[Trick House]]
|locrse=Held by {{p|Corsola}} [[trade]]d from [[Pacifidlog Town]]{{sup/3|RS}}, [[Trick House]], [[Lilycove City]] ({{DL|Pokémon Center Ladies|Quiz Lady}}){{sup/3|E}}
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Wave Mail
|name=Wave Mail
|jp=クロスメール
|jp={{tt|クロスメール|Kurosu Mēru}}
|jpt=Cross Mail
|jpt=Cross Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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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]].
|descrse=A {{p|Wailmer}}-print mail to be held by a Pokémon.
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Wailmer}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of mail featuring a cute {{p|Wailmer}} print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Wailmer}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=[[Trick House]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], held by {{p|Horsea}} [[trade]]d from [[Pacifidlog Town]]{{sup/3|E}}
|locrse=[[Trick House]], [[Lilycove Department Store]], held by {{p|Horsea}} [[trade]]d from [[Pacifidlog Town]]{{sup/3|E}}
}}
}}
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Wood Mail
|name=Wood Mail
|jp=ウッディメール
|jp={{tt|ウッディメール|Uddi Mēru}}
|jpt=Woody Mail
|jpt=Woody Mail
|gen=III
|gen=III
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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]].
|descrse=A {{p|Slakoth}}-print mail to be held by a Pokémon.
|descrse=A <sc>{{p|Slakoth}}</sc>-print <sc>Mail</sc> to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|descfrlg=A piece of mail featuring a cute {{p|Slakoth}} print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.
|descfrlg=A piece of <sc>Mail</sc> featuring a cute <sc>{{p|Slakoth}}</sc> print. It is to be held by a <sc>Pokémon</sc>.
|locrse=[[Trick House]], [[Fortree City]] [[Poké Mart]], held by {{p|Plusle}} traded from [[Fortree City]]{{sup/3|E}}
|locrse=[[Trick House]], [[Fortree City]] [[Poké Mart]], held by {{p|Plusle}} traded from [[Fortree City]]{{sup/3|E}}
}}
}}


===Mail backgrounds===
====Generation IV====
<gallery>
Mail from previous generations is not present in the Generation IV games.
File:Bead Mail.png|Bead Mail
File:Dream Mail.png|Dream Mail
File:Fab Mail.png|Fab Mail
File:Glitter Mail.png|Glitter Mail
File:Harbor Mail.png|Harbor Mail
File:Mech Mail.png|Mech Mail
File:Orange Mail.png|Orange Mail
File:Retro Mail.png|Retro Mail
File:Shadow Mail.png|Shadow Mail
File:Tropic Mail.png|Tropic Mail
File:Wave Mail.png|Wave Mail
File:Wood Mail.png|Wood Mail
</gallery>
 
==Generation IV==
Mail in Generation IV contains three spaces in which a message can be entered. Like Generation III, the message is [[easy chat system|restricted to certain words]] pre-programmed into the game, but is now also restricted to certain phrases. This ensures that the letter remains readable in any language. The only words that can be added to the list of words are ones obtained from the old man in [[Snowpoint City]] or on {{rt|16|Kanto}}.
 
In the fourth generation games, the player's [[Bag]] has a separate pocket for Mail.


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Air Mail
|name=Air Mail
|jp=エアメール
|jp={{tt|エアメール|Ea Mēru}}
|jpt=Air Mail
|jpt=Air Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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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]]
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Bloom Mail
|name=Bloom Mail
|jp=ブルームメール
|jp={{tt|ブルームメール|Burūmu Mēru}}
|jpt=Bloom Mail
|jpt=Bloom Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Brick Mail
|name=Brick Mail
|jp=ブリックメール
|jp={{tt|ブリックメール|Burikku Mēru}}
|jpt=Brick Mail
|jpt=Brick Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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|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}} 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}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of a tough-looking brick pattern. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of a tough-looking brick pattern. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=Held by [[List of GTS event Pokémon#Heracross|GTS event Heracross]]{{sup/4|DP}}
|locdppt=Held by [[List of GTS event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Heracross|GTS event Heracross]]{{sup/4|DP}}
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Bubble Mail
|name=Bubble Mail
|jp=ブルーメール
|jp={{tt|ブルーメール|Burū Mēru}}
|jpt=Blue Mail
|jpt=Blue Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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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]]
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Flame Mail
|name=Flame Mail
|jp=フレイムメール
|jp={{tt|フレイムメール|Fureimu Mēru}}
|jpt=Flame Mail
|jpt=Flame Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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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]]
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Grass Mail
|name=Grass Mail
|jp=グラスメール
|jp={{tt|グラスメール|Gurasu Mēru}}
|jpt=Grass Mail
|jpt=Grass Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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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]]
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Heart Mail
|name=Heart Mail
|jp=ラブラブメール
|jp={{tt|ラブラブメール|Raburabu Mēru}}
|jpt=Love-Love Mail
|jpt=Love-Love Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Mosaic Mail
|name=Mosaic Mail
|jp=モザイクメール
|jp={{tt|モザイクメール|Mozaiku Mēru}}
|jpt=Mosaic Mail
|jpt=Mosaic Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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|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}} 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}} to fail when used by holder. Pokémon [[held item|holding]] this cannot be placed in the [[PC]].
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of a vivid rainbow pattern. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of a vivid rainbow pattern. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=Currently unobtainable.
|locdppt=Unobtainable
|lochgss=Currently unobtainable.
|lochgss=Unobtainable
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Snow Mail
|name=Snow Mail
|jp=ブリザードメール
|jp={{tt|ブリザードメール|Burizādo Mēru}}
|jpt=Blizzard Mail
|jpt=Blizzard Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Space Mail
|name=Space Mail
|jp=スペースメール
|jp={{tt|スペースメール|Supēsu Mēru}}
|jpt=Space Mail
|jpt=Space Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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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]]
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Steel Mail
|name=Steel Mail
|jp=スチールメール
|jp={{tt|スチールメール|Suchīru Mēru}}
|jpt=Steel Mail
|jpt=Steel Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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{{Item
{{Item
|name=Tunnel Mail
|name=Tunnel Mail
|jp=トンネルメール
|jp={{tt|トンネルメール|Ton'neru Mēru}}
|jpt=Tunnel Mail
|jpt=Tunnel Mail
|gen=IV
|gen=IV
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|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of dimly lit coal mine. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descdppthgss=Stationery featuring a print of dimly lit coal mine. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locdppt=[[Oreburgh City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locdppt=[[Oreburgh City]] [[Poké Mart]]
|lochgss=[[Celadon Department Store]]
|lochgss=[[Violet City]] [[Poké Mart]]; [[Celadon Department Store]]
}}
}}


===Mail backgrounds===
====Generation V====
<gallery>
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.
File:Air Mail.png|Air Mail
File:Bloom Mail.png|Bloom Mail
File:Brick Mail.png|Brick Mail
File:Bubble Mail.png|Bubble Mail
File:Flame Mail.png|Flame Mail
File:Grass Mail.png|Grass Mail
File:Heart Mail.png|Heart Mail
File:Mosaic Mail.png|Mosaic Mail
File:Snow Mail.png|Snow Mail
File:Space Mail.png|Space Mail
File:Steel Mail.png|Steel Mail
File:Tunnel Mail.png|Tunnel Mail
</gallery>
 
==Generation V==
{{incomplete|section}}
Once again, all previous types of mail have disappeared. Mail has now been moved back into the general items pocket of the [[Bag]] rather than having its own pocket. Generation IV mail are the only holdable items to no longer exist in the Generation V code. Also, all mail types 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.


{{Item
{{Item
|name=BridgeMail T
|name=BridgeMail T
|jp=ブリッジメールＣ
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールＣ|Burijji Mēru C}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail C
|jpt=Bridge Mail C
|gen=V
|gen=V
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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]].
|descbw=Stationery featuring a print of a steel suspension bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of a [[Tubeline Bridge|steel suspension bridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|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.
|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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{{Item
{{Item
|name=BridgeMail D
|name=BridgeMail D
|jp=ブリッジメールＨ
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールＨ|Burijji Mēru H}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail H
|jpt=Bridge Mail H
|gen=V
|gen=V
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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]].
|descbw=Stationery featuring a print of a 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.
|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]]
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=BridgeMail S
|name=BridgeMail S
|jp=ブリッジメールＳ
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールＳ|Burijji Mēru S}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail S
|jpt=Bridge Mail S
|gen=V
|gen=V
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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]].
|descbw=Stationery featuring a print of a sky-piercing bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of a [[Skyarrow Bridge|sky-piercing bridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|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.
|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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{{Item
{{Item
|name=BridgeMail V
|name=BridgeMail V
|jp=ブリッジメールＶ
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールＶ|Burijji Mēru V}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail V
|jpt=Bridge Mail V
|gen=V
|gen=V
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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]].
|descbw=Stationery featuring a print of a brick bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of a [[Village Bridge|brick bridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|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.
|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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{{Item
{{Item
|name=BridgeMail M
|name=BridgeMail M
|jp=ブリッジメールＷ
|jp={{tt|ブリッジメールＷ|Burijji Mēru W}}
|jpt=Bridge Mail W
|jpt=Bridge Mail W
|gen=V
|gen=V
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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]].
|descbw=Stationery featuring a print of an arched bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery featuring a print of an [[Marvelous Bridge|arched bridge]]. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.
|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.
|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]]
|loc2b2w=<!--[[Black City]]/!-->[[White Forest]] [[Poké Mart]]
|locb2w2=[[Black City]]/[[White Forest]] [[Poké Mart]]
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Favored Mail
|name=Favored Mail
|jp=だいすきメール
|jp={{tt|だいすきメール|Daisuki Mēru}}
|jpt=Love Mail
|jpt=Loveable Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|bag=Items
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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]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for writing about your favorite things. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for writing about your favorite things. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Accumula Town]] and [[Striaton City]] [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locb2w2=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}}
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easier to write about your favorite things. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|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}}
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Thanks Mail
|name=Thanks Mail
|jp=かんしゃメール
|jp={{tt|かんしゃメール|Kansha Mēru}}
|jpt=Thanks Mail
|jpt=Gratitude Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|bag=Items
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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]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for a thank-you note. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for a thank-you note. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=Mail from [[Bianca]] on the {{player}}'s [[PC]], [[Accumula Town]] and [[Striaton City]] [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easy to express your thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locb2w2=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}}
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easy for you to express thanks. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|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}}
}}
}}
{{Item
{{Item
|name=Inquiry Mail
|name=Inquiry Mail
|jp=しつもんメール
|jp={{tt|しつもんメール|Shitsumon Mēru}}
|jpt=Question Mail
|jpt=Enquiry Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|bag=Items
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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]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for writing questions. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for writing questions. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Accumula Town]] and [[Striaton City]] [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easier to write to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locb2w2=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}}
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easier to pose a question about something. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|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}}
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Greet Mail
|name=Greet Mail
|jp=はじめてメール
|jp={{tt|はじめてメール|Hajimete Mēru}}
|jpt=First Mail
|jpt=Greeting Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|bag=Items
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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]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for introductory greetings. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for introductory greetings. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Accumula Town]] and [[Striaton City]] [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locb2w2=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}}
|descsm=Stationery designed to be easy to use when writing someone for the first time. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|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}}
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=RSVP Mail
|name=RSVP Mail
|jp=おさそいメール
|jp={{tt|おさそいメール|Osasoi Mēru}}
|jpt=Invite Mail
|jpt=Invitation Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
|bag=Items
|bag=Items
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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]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for invitations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for invitations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Accumula Town]] and [[Striaton City]] [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locb2w2=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}}
|descsm=Stationery designed to allow you to extend an invitation to the recipient. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|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}}
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Like Mail
|name=Like Mail
|jp=おすすめメール
|jp={{tt|おすすめメール|Osusume Mēru}}
|jpt=Recommendation Mail
|jpt=Recommendation Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
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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]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for writing recommendations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for writing recommendations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Accumula Town]] and [[Striaton City]] [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to allow you to reccomend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locb2w2=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}}
|descsm=Stationery designed to allow you to recommend something to the reader. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|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}}
}}
}}


{{Item
{{Item
|name=Reply Mail
|name=Reply Mail
|jp=おかえしメール
|jp={{tt|おかえしメール|Okaeshi Mēru}}
|jpt=Return Mail
|jpt=Return Mail
|gen=V
|gen=V
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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]].
|descbw=Stationary designed for writing a reply. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|descbwb2w2=Stationery designed for writing a reply. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locbw=[[Accumula Town]] and [[Striaton City]] [[Poké Mart]]s, [[Shopping Mall Nine]]
|descxyoras=Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you receieved. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|locb2w2=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}}
|descsm=Stationery designed to make it easy to respond to a letter you received. Have a Pokémon hold it for delivery.
|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}}
}}
}}


===Mail backgrounds===
===Gallery===
====Generation II====
<gallery perrow=5>
Bluesky Mail.png|Bluesky Mail
Eon Mail.png|Eon Mail
Flower Mail.png|Flower Mail
Liteblue Mail.png|Liteblue Mail
Lovely Mail.png|Lovely Mail
Mirage Mail.png|Mirage Mail
Morph Mail.png|Morph Mail
Music Mail.png|Music Mail
Portraitmail.png|Portrait Mail
Surf Mail.png|Surf Mail
</gallery>
 
=====Pokémon Stadium 2=====
In [[Pokémon Stadium 2]], Mail can be edited using the C-buttons to control the cursor.
<gallery perrow=5>
Bluesky Mail Stadium2.png|Bluesky Mail
Eon Mail Stadium2.png|Eon Mail
Flower mail Stadium2.png|Flower Mail
Liteblue Mail Stadium2.png|Litebluemail
Lovely Mail Stadium2.png|Lovely Mail
Mirage Mail Stadium2.png|Mirage Mail
Morph mail Stadium2.png|Morph Mail
Music Mail Stadium2.png|Music Mail
Portrait Mail Stadium2.png|Portrait Mail
Surf mail Stadium2.png|Surf Mail
</gallery>
 
====Generation III====
<gallery perrow=6>
Bead Mail.png|Bead Mail
Dream Mail.png|Dream Mail
Fab Mail.png|Fab Mail
Glitter Mail.png|Glitter Mail
Harbor Mail.png|Harbor Mail
Mech Mail.png|Mech Mail
Orange Mail.png|Orange Mail
Retro Mail.png|Retro Mail
Shadow Mail.png|Shadow Mail
Tropic Mail.png|Tropic Mail
Wave Mail.png|Wave Mail
Wood Mail.png|Wood Mail
</gallery>
 
====Generation IV====
<gallery perrow=6>
Air Mail.png|Air Mail
Bloom Mail.png|Bloom Mail
Brick Mail.png|Brick Mail
Bubble Mail.png|Bubble Mail
Flame Mail.png|Flame Mail
Grass Mail.png|Grass Mail
Heart Mail.png|Heart Mail
Mosaic Mail.png|Mosaic Mail
Snow Mail.png|Snow Mail
Space Mail.png|Space Mail
Steel Mail.png|Steel Mail
Tunnel Mail.png|Tunnel Mail
</gallery>
 
====Generation V====
<gallery perrow=6>
BridgeMail T.png|BridgeMail T
BridgeMail D.png|BridgeMail D
BridgeMail S.png|BridgeMail S
BridgeMail V.png|BridgeMail V
BridgeMail M.png|BridgeMail M
Favored Mail.png|Favored Mail
Thanks Mail.png|Thanks Mail
Inquiry Mail.png|Inquiry Mail
Greet Mail.png|Greet Mail
RSVP Mail.png|RSVP Mail
Like Mail.png|Like Mail
Reply Mail.png|Reply Mail
</gallery>
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Mail Adventures.png|thumb|250px|Mail in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
===Pokémon Adventures===
===={{MangaArc|Gold, Silver & Crystal}}====
In ''[[PS174|The Last Battle VIII]]'', {{adv|Silver}} revealed that as {{adv|Green}} had used her {{p|Abra}} to {{m|teleport}} him away [[PS162|earlier]], his {{TP|Silver|Sneasel}} had used {{m|Thief}} to steal the [[Flower Mail]] held by Abra. The Mail contained a map that told Silver of Green's plan to go to [[Ilex Forest]].
 
===={{MangaArc|Ruby & Sapphire}}====
In ''[[PS238|The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon VI]]'', {{adv|Ruby}} left [[Wallace]] a [[Tropic Mail]], informing his teacher of his decision to fight against [[Team Magma]].
 
===={{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}====
In ''[[PS446|Weavile Wobbles But It Won't Fall Down]]'', Mail was seen being sold at the [[Safari Zone Gate]].
 
====Gallery====
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:BridgeMail T.png|BridgeMail T
Flower Mail Adventures.png|A Flower Mail
File:BridgeMail D.png|BridgeMail D
Tropic Mail Adventures.png|A Tropic Mail
File:BridgeMail S.png|BridgeMail S
File:BridgeMail V.png|BridgeMail V
File:BridgeMail M.png|BridgeMail M
File:Favored Mail.png|Favored Mail
File:Thanks Mail.png|Thanks Mail
File:Inquiry Mail.png|Inquiry Mail
File:Greet Mail.png|Greet Mail
File:RSVP Mail.png|RSVP Mail
File:Like Mail.png|Like Mail  
File:Reply Mail.png|Reply Mail  
</gallery>
</gallery>


==Trivia==
* When the Portrait Mail is given to an {{p|Unown}} in one of the [[Generation II]] games, the Pokémon's sprite is always displayed as Unown A.
==In other languages==
{{langtable|color={{normal color}}|bordercolor={{normal color dark}}
|zh_yue=郵件 ''{{tt|Yàuhgín|Mail}}''
|zh_cmn=郵件 / 邮件 ''{{tt|Yóujiàn|Mail}}''
|nl=Post{{tt|*|Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver manual}}
|fr_ca=Courrier{{tt|*|Diamond manual}}
|fr_eu=Lettre
|de=Briefe
|it=Messaggio
|ko=메일 ''Mail''
|pt_br=Papel de carta
|pt_eu=Correio{{tt|*|Platinum manual}}
|es=Carta
}}
==References==
<references/>
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{{-}}
{{Items}}
{{Mail nav}}
{{Held}}<br>
{{Held}}
{{Items}}<br>
{{Project ItemDex notice}}
{{Project ItemDex notice}}


[[Category:Items]]
[[Category:Groups of items]]
[[Category:Mail|*]]


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

Latest revision as of 12:06, 11 March 2024

This article is about the type of item. For the feature in the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series, see Wonder Mail.
292Shedinja.png The contents of this article have been suggested to be split into individual articles for each item.
Please discuss it on the talk page for this article.

Mail (Japanese: メール Mail) is a type of item in the Pokémon games. It was introduced in Generation II and appeared until Generation V.

In the core series games

The various kinds of mail are held items given to Pokémon. Each mail item is able to contain a message written by the Trainer. This message can be sent to other Trainers by trading Pokémon.

In the Generation IV games, the player's Bag has a separate pocket for Mail. In the Generation V games, Mail is stored in the general items pocket, but has a unique icon.

Mechanics

Message

Generation II
Printed Mail

The player can freely enter 32 characters across two 16-character rows of text. Mail uses a unique text entry interface, that has a wider selection of characters than other text entry interfaces in these games.

Each different type of Mail has a unique background image, which can be viewed in the games themselves or in Pokémon Stadium 2. The Mail includes the message entered by the sending player, as well as their Trainer name at the bottom. Uniquely, the Portrait Mail also includes the sprite of the Pokémon holding the message, but using the same color palette as the Mail background.

Mail can be printed using the Game Boy Printer accessory. As with all documents printed by the Game Boy Printer, the image is grayscale. This feature is disabled in the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console versions.

In the Western games, the language of the message is stored internally, so that if it is traded to a player in a different language game, the Mail can still be read using the correct character encoding; however, the English versions of Pokémon Gold and Silver ignore this value, instead trying to render the message using the English character encoding, which lacks several characters that can be typed in other Western languages.

Generation III

In Generation III, Mail is typed using the easy chat system, which restricts players to choosing from a pre-defined list of words and phrases. Mail has nine phrase slots, structured as four rows of two slots and a fifth row with one slot.

The player can unlock additional phrases from the Hipster in Mauville City.

Generation IV

In Generation IV, Mail consists of three sentence slots, which can each be filled with a sentence structure from several pre-defined structures. These sentence structures themselves have one or two gaps within them, that the player can fill using the easy chat system (which restricts players to choosing from a pre-defined list of words and phrases). This facilitates translating the message between game languages automatically.

The player can unlock additional phrases from the old man in Snowpoint CityDPPt or on Route 16HGSS.

Generation V

In Generation V, Mail consists of three sentence slots. For BridgeMail, the player can choose a sentence structure from several pre-defined structures for each of these slots, then fill gaps in those sentence structures using the easy chat system (which restricts players to choosing from a pre-defined list of words and phrases). For non-BridgeMail, all three sentence structures are fixed, depending on the specific type of Mail; the player can only fill the gaps inside the sentences, and cannot change which sentence structures are used.

Held item

Pokémon that are holding Mail use a special Mail icon instead of the normal held item icon.

Pokémon holding mail cannot be placed in the PC or released. When removing Mail from a Pokémon, the player has the option to store it in the PC's mailbox or placing it in the Bag; the Mail's message is lost if returned to the Bag, but preserved if sent to the mailbox.

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

Many item-manipulating effects cannot affect Mail, although which effects fail depends on the game.

Generation II

Mail cannot be stolen by Thief.

In the Nintendo 3DS Virtual Console versions, when the player attempts to enter the Trade Center while one of the Pokémon in their party is holding Mail, they are given a warning on the touch screen not to include offensive material in Mail.

Generation III

In Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire only, Mail can be stolen with Thief and Covet; in all other Generation III games, Mail cannot be stolen. In the Japanese version of Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire only, Mail can be swapped by Trick; in the Western versions and all other Generation III games, Mail cannot be swapped with Trick. If Mail is moved in either of these ways, it can cause corruption.

Mail can be removed by Knock Off.

Generation IV

Mail cannot be stolen with Thief or Covet, swapped with Trick or Switcheroo, or thrown with Fling. Mail can be removed by Knock Off.

Generation V
151Mew.png This move effect may be in need of research.
Reason: Details on how the message of stolen Mail is changed in Gen 5
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Trick and Switcheroo fail if either Pokémon is holding Mail. Bestow fails if the user is holding Mail.

Thief, Covet, and Pickpocket can steal Mail from an ally Pokémon; however, if Mail is transferred this way, the slots in the message are changed, being blank or taking on values previously used by Mail given to a Pokémon in that party slot.

Mail can be removed by Knock Off.

List of Mail

Generation II

Generation III

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

Generation IV

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

Generation V

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.

Gallery

Generation II

  • Bluesky Mail

    Bluesky Mail

  • Eon Mail

    Eon Mail

  • Flower Mail

    Flower Mail

  • Liteblue Mail

    Liteblue Mail

  • Lovely Mail

    Lovely Mail

  • Mirage Mail

    Mirage Mail

  • Morph Mail

    Morph Mail

  • Music Mail

    Music Mail

  • Portrait Mail

    Portrait Mail

  • Surf Mail

    Surf Mail

Pokémon Stadium 2

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

  • Bluesky Mail

    Bluesky Mail

  • Eon Mail

    Eon Mail

  • Flower Mail

    Flower Mail

  • Litebluemail

    Litebluemail

  • Lovely Mail

    Lovely Mail

  • Mirage Mail

    Mirage Mail

  • Morph Mail

    Morph Mail

  • Music Mail

    Music Mail

  • Portrait Mail

    Portrait Mail

  • Surf Mail

    Surf Mail

Generation III

  • Bead Mail

    Bead Mail

  • Dream Mail

    Dream Mail

  • Fab Mail

    Fab Mail

  • Glitter Mail

    Glitter Mail

  • Harbor Mail

    Harbor Mail

  • Mech Mail

    Mech Mail

  • Orange Mail

    Orange Mail

  • Retro Mail

    Retro Mail

  • Shadow Mail

    Shadow Mail

  • Tropic Mail

    Tropic Mail

  • Wave Mail

    Wave Mail

  • Wood Mail

    Wood Mail

Generation IV

  • Air Mail

    Air Mail

  • Bloom Mail

    Bloom Mail

  • Brick Mail

    Brick Mail

  • Bubble Mail

    Bubble Mail

  • Flame Mail

    Flame Mail

  • Grass Mail

    Grass Mail

  • Heart Mail

    Heart Mail

  • Mosaic Mail

    Mosaic Mail

  • Snow Mail

    Snow Mail

  • Space Mail

    Space Mail

  • Steel Mail

    Steel Mail

  • Tunnel Mail

    Tunnel Mail

Generation V

  • BridgeMail T

    BridgeMail T

  • BridgeMail D

    BridgeMail D

  • BridgeMail S

    BridgeMail S

  • BridgeMail V

    BridgeMail V

  • BridgeMail M

    BridgeMail M

  • Favored Mail

    Favored Mail

  • Thanks Mail

    Thanks Mail

  • Inquiry Mail

    Inquiry Mail

  • Greet Mail

    Greet Mail

  • RSVP Mail

    RSVP Mail

  • Like Mail

    Like Mail

  • Reply Mail

    Reply Mail

In the manga

Mail in Pokémon Adventures

Pokémon Adventures

Gold, Silver & Crystal arc

In The Last Battle VIII, Silver revealed that as Green had used her Abra to teleport him away earlier, his Sneasel had used Thief to steal the Flower Mail held by Abra. The Mail contained a map that told Silver of Green's plan to go to Ilex Forest.

Ruby & Sapphire arc

In The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon VI, Ruby left Wallace a Tropic Mail, informing his teacher of his decision to fight against Team Magma.

HeartGold & SoulSilver arc

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

Gallery

  • A Flower Mail

    A Flower Mail

  • A Tropic Mail

    A Tropic Mail

Trivia

  • When the Portrait Mail is given to an Unown in one of the Generation II games, the Pokémon's sprite is always displayed as Unown A.

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)



Generation II Eon Mail • Flower Mail • Litebluemail • Lovely Mail
Morph Mail • Music Mail • Portraitmail • Surf Mail
Event-only: Bluesky Mail • Mirage Mail
Generation III Bead Mail • Dream Mail • Fab Mail • Glitter Mail • Harbor Mail • Mech Mail
Orange Mail • Retro Mail • Shadow Mail • Tropic Mail • Wave Mail • Wood Mail
Generation IV Air Mail • Bloom Mail • Brick Mail • Bubble Mail • Flame Mail • Grass Mail
Heart Mail • Mosaic Mail • Snow Mail • Space Mail • Steel Mail • Tunnel Mail
Generation V BridgeMail D • BridgeMail S • BridgeMail T • BridgeMail V • Favored Mail • Greet Mail
Inquiry Mail • Like Mail • Reply Mail • RSVP Mail • Thanks Mail


Held items
In-battle effect items
Berries • Colored orbs • Drives • Power items
Experience-affecting items • Gems • Incense • Mega Stones • Memories • Plates
Stat-enhancing items • Type-enhancing items • Z-Crystals
Out-of-battle effect items
Power items • Incense • Mail • Scarves
Types of items
General Evolution stones • Fossils • Flutes • Shards • Held items
Evolution items • Escape items • Exchangeable items • Valuable items
Battle items • Scents • Nectars • Candy • Ingredients
Medicine Status condition healing items • Vitamins • Feathers
Mints • Mochi • Drinks • Herbal medicine
Berry and Apricorn Poké Balls • Apricorns • Berries • Mulch
Aesthetic Decorations • Accessories (Normal • Great • Ultra • Master)
Backdrops • Props • Décor
Clothing (XY • SMUSUM • LGPE • SwSh • BDSP • LA • SV)
Other Mail • Key Items • Event items
Wonder Launcher items • Rotom Powers


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