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, becoming more restrictive of what can be said in the message in Generation III.
Types of mail
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.
Each item costs 50File:Pokébuck sign.gif unless otherwise noted.
Eon Mail
Mail with an Eevee silhouette. Obtained only through Mystery Gift.
Flower Mail
Mail with a flower pattern. Available at various Poké Marts.
Liteblue Mail
Mail with a Dratini pattern. Available in Vermilion City.
Lovely Mail
Mail decorated with hearts. Available in Celadon City.
Mirage Mail
Mail with a Mew silhouette. Obtained only through Mystery Gift.
Morph Mail
Mail with a Ditto silhouette. Obtained only through Mystery Gift.
Music Mail
Mail with a Natu silhouette. Obtained only through Mystery Gift.
Portrait Mail
Mail that contains a silhouette of the Pokémon that holds it. Available in the Mt. Moon Square.
Surf Mail
Mail with a Lapras pattern. Available at various Poké Marts.
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 preprogrammed into the game, often preventing a trainer from saying what the trainer truly wants to say. The only words that can be added to the list of words are ones obtained from the Hipster in Mauville City.
Each item costs 50File:Pokébuck sign.gif unless otherwise noted.
File:Bead Mail III.gif Bead Mail
Mail that contains a picture of the Pokémon that holds it. Available in the Trick House.
File:Dream Mail III.png Dream Mail
Mail that contains a picture of the Pokémon that holds it. Available in Six Island.
File:Fab Mail III.png Fab Mail
Mail with an extremely decorative design. Available in Cerulean City.
File:Glitter Mail III.png Glitter Mail
Mail with a picture of Pikachu. Available in the Trick House.
File:Harbor Mail III.png Harbor Mail
Mail with a picture of Wingull. Available in various locations. Is required for the Coin Case in R/S/E.
File:Mech Mail III.png Mech Mail
Mail with a picture of Magnemite. Available in the Trick House and the Lilycove Department Store.
File:Orange Mail III.png Orange Mail
Mail with a picture of Zigzagoon. Available in the Trick House and Petalburg City.
File:Retro Mail III.png Retro Mail
Mail with a picture of all three Kanto Starter Pokémon. Available in the Celadon Department Store.
File:Shadow Mail III.png Shadow Mail
Mail with a picture of Duskull. Available in the Trick House and Sootopolis City.
File:Tropic Mail III.png Tropic Mail
Mail with a picture of Bellossom. Available in the Trick House and Pacifidlog Town.
File:Wave Mail III.png Wave Mail
Mail with a picture of Wailmer. Available in the Trick House and the Lilycove Department Store.
File:Wood Mail III.png Wood Mail
Mail with a picture of Slakoth. Available in the Trick House and Fortree City.
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 preprogrammed into the game, often preventing a trainer from saying what the trainer truly wants to say. The only words that can be added to the list of words are ones obtained from the old man in Snowpoint City.
Each item costs 50File:Pokébuck sign.gif unless otherwise noted.
Air Mail
Stationery featuring a print of colorful letter sets. Available in Canalave City, Jubilife City, Solaceon Town, Eterna City, and Celestic Town.
Bloom Mail
Stationery featuring a print of pretty floral patterns. Available in Floaroma Town.
Bubble Mail
Stationery featuring a print of a blue world underwater. Available in Veilstone Department Store.
Flame Mail
Stationery featuring a print of flames in blazing red. Available in Veilstone Department Store.
Grass Mail
Stationery featuring a print of a refreshingly green field. Available in Veilstone Department Store.
Heart Mail
Stationery featuring a print of giant heart patterns. Available in Heathome City.
Snow Mail
Stationery featuring a print of a chilly, snow-covered world. Available in Snowpoint City.
Space Mail
Stationery featuring a print depicting the huge expanse of space. Available in Veilstone Department Store.
Steel Mail
Stationery featuring a print of cool mechanical designs. Available in Sunnyshore City.
Tunnel Mail
Stationery featuring a print of dimly lit coal mine. Available in Oreburgh City.
| Types of items | |
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| 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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