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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.

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 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 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.

Bluesky Mail あおぞらメール Blue Sky Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Mystery Gift
Description GSC Sky-print mail. (HOLD)

Eon Mail ブイブイメール Vui-Vui Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Can be traded for a Revive at the Goldenrod Pokémon Center.					Locations GSC Mystery Gift
Secondary effect: Causes Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.
Description GSC Eevee-print mail. (HOLD)

Flower Mail はながらメール Floral Pattern Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Various Poké Marts
Description GSC Flower-print mail. (HOLD)

Liteblue Mail みずいろメール Aqua Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Vermilion City Poké Mart
Description GSC Dratini-print mail. (HOLD)

Lovely Mail ラブリーメール Lovely Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Celadon Department Store
Description GSC Heart-print mail. (HOLD)

Mirage Mail まぼろしメール Illusion Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Mystery Gift
Description GSC Mew-print mail. (HOLD)

Morph Mail へんしんメール Transformation Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Mystery Gift
Description GSC Ditto-print mail. (HOLD)

Music Mail おんぷメール Music Note Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Mystery Gift
Description GSC Natu-print mail. (HOLD)

Portrait Mail にがおえメール Portrait Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Mt. Moon Square
Description GSC Mail featuring the holder's likeness.

Surf Mail なみのりメール Surfing Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN II		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations GSC Various Poké Marts
Description GSC Lapras-print mail. (HOLD)

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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 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.

Bead Mail トレジャーメール Treasure Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Trick House
Description RSE Mail featuring a sketch of the holding Pokémon. FRLG N/A

Dream Mail ドリームメール Dream Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations FRLG Six Island Poké Mart
Description RSE N/A FRLG A piece of mail to be held by a Pokémon. It will bear the print of the Pokémon holding it.

Fab Mail ミラクルメール Miracle Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations FRLG Held by Jynx traded from Cerulean City
Description RSE N/A FRLG A piece of mail featuring a gorgeous, extravagant print. It is to be held by a Pokémon.

Glitter Mail キラキラメール Glittering Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Held by Skitty traded from Fortree CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., Trick House
Description RSE A Pikachu-print mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG N/A

Harbor Mail ハーバーメール Harbor Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Used to exchange for a Coin Case at Mauville City.					Locations RSE Slateport City Poké Mart, Trick House
Secondary effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.
Description RSE A Wingull-print mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG N/A

Mech Mail メカニカルメール Mechanical Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Lilycove Department Store, Trick House
Description RSE A Magnemite-print mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG N/A

Orange Mail オレンジメール Orange Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Petalburg City Poké Mart, Trick House
Description RSE A Zigzagoon-print mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG N/A

Retro Mail レトロメール Retro Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Held by Meowth traded from Battle FrontierWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc. FRLG Celadon Department Store
Description RSE N/A FRLG A piece of mail featuring a print of three cute Pokémon. It is to be held by a Pokémon.

Shadow Mail シャドーメール Shadow Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Sootopolis City Poké Mart, Trick House
Description RSE A Duskull-print mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG N/A

Tropic Mail トロピカルメール Tropical Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Held by Corsola traded from Pacifidlog TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., Trick House
Description RSE A Bellossom-print mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG N/A

Wave Mail クロスメール Cross Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Trick House, Lilycove Department Store, held by Horsea traded from Pacifidlog TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.
Description RSE A Wailmer-print mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG N/A

Wood Mail ウッディメール Woody Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN III		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations RSE Trick House, Fortree City Poké Mart, held by Plusle traded from Fortree CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc.
Description RSE A Slakoth-print mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG N/A

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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 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 Route 16.

In the fourth generation games, the player's bag has a separate pocket for Mail.

Air Mail エアメール Air Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Jubilife City, Solaceon Town, and Eterna City Poké Marts HGSS Cherrygrove City, Ecruteak City, Blackthorn City, Cerulean City, Saffron City, and Vermilion City Poké Marts; Celadon Department Store; Mahogany Town souvenir shop; Safari Zone Gate.
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of colorful letter sets. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Bloom Mail ブルームメール Bloom Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Floaroma Town Poké Mart HGSS Azalea Town Poké Mart; Celadon Department Store
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of pretty floral patterns. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Brick Mail ブリックメール Brick Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of a tough-looking brick pattern. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Bubble Mail ブルーメール Blue Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Goldenrod Department Store
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of a blue world underwater. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Flame Mail フレイムメール Flame Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Goldenrod Department Store
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of flames in blazing red. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Grass Mail グラスメール Grass Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Held by Webster's Spearow; Goldenrod Department Store
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of a refreshingly green field. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Heart Mail ラブラブメール Love-Love Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Hearthome City Poké Mart HGSS Olivine City Poké Mart; Mt. Moon Square shop
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of giant heart patterns. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Mosaic Mail モザイクメール Mosaic Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of a vivid rainbow pattern. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Snow Mail ブリザードメール Blizzard Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Snowpoint City Poké Mart HGSS Lavender Town Poké Mart
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of a chilly, snow-covered world. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Space Mail スペースメール Space Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Veilstone Department Store HGSS Goldenrod Department Store
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print depicting the huge expanse of space. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Steel Mail スチールメール Steel Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Sunyshore City Poké Mart HGSS Fuchsia City Poké Mart
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of cool mechanical designs. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Tunnel Mail トンネルメール Tunnel Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations DPPt Oreburgh City Poké Mart HGSS Celadon Department Store
Description DPPt HGSS Stationery featuring a print of dimly lit coal mine. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

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Generation V

This section is incomplete. Please feel free to edit this section to add missing information and complete it.

Once again all previous types of mail have disappeared. Uniquely, Generation IV mail are the only holdable items to no longer exist in the games' code in Generation V.

BridgeMail T ブリッジメールＣ Bridge Mail C   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Opelucid City Poké Mart
Description BW Stationery featuring a print of a steel suspension bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.

BridgeMail D ブリッジメールＨ Bridge Mail H   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Driftveil City Poké Mart
Description BW Stationery featuring a print of a red drawbridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.

BridgeMail S ブリッジメールＳ Bridge Mail S   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Castelia City Poké Mart
Description BW Stationery featuring a print of a sky-piercing bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.

BridgeMail V ブリッジメールＶ Bridge Mail V   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Lacunosa Town Poké Mart
Description BW Stationery featuring a print of a brick bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.

BridgeMail M ブリッジメールＷ Bridge Mail W   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Black City/White Forest Poké Mart
Description BW Stationery featuring a print of an arched bridge. Let a Pokémon hold it for use.

Favored Mail だいすきメール Love Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Accumula Town and Striaton City Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
Description BW Stationary designed for writing about your favorite things. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Thanks Mail かんしゃメール Thanks Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Mail from Bianca on the player's PC, Accumula Town and Striaton City Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
Description BW Stationary designed for a thank-you note. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Inquiry Mail しつもんメール Question Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Accumula Town and Striaton City Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
Description BW Stationary designed for writing questions. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Greet Mail はじめてメール First Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Accumula Town and Striaton City Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
Description BW Stationary designed for introductory greetings. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

RSVP Mail おさそいメール Invite Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Accumula Town and Striaton City Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
Description BW Stationary designed for invitations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Like Mail おすすめメール Recommendation Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Accumula Town and Striaton City Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
Description BW Stationary designed for writing recommendations. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

Reply Mail おかえしメール Return Mail   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN V		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Causes Thief and Covet to fail when used on holder. Causes Trick and Switcheroo to fail when used by or on the holder. Causes Fling and Bestow to fail when used by holder. Pokémon holding this cannot be placed in the PC.					Locations BW Accumula Town and Striaton City Poké Marts, Shopping Mall Nine
Description BW Stationary designed for writing a reply. Let a Pokémon hold it for delivery.

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