Mail

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.

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 $50 unless otherwise noted.

Eon Mail

• Japanese: ブイブイメール Vui-Vui Mail

Mail with an Eevee silhouette. Obtained only through Mystery Gift. Can be used to give to a woman at the Goldenrod Pokémon Center.

Flower Mail

• Japanese: はながらメール Floral Pattern Mail

Mail with a flower pattern. Available at various Poké Marts.

Liteblue Mail

• Japanese: みずいろメール Aqua Mail

Mail with a Dratini pattern. Available in Vermilion City.

Lovely Mail

• Japanese: ラブリーメール Lovely Mail

Mail decorated with hearts. Available in Celadon City.

Mirage Mail

• Japanese: まぼろしメール Illusion Mail

Mail with a Mew silhouette. Obtained only through Mystery Gift.

Morph Mail

• Japanese: へんしんメール Transformation Mail

Mail with a Ditto silhouette. Obtained only through Mystery Gift.

Music Mail

• Japanese: おんぷメール Music Note Mail

Mail with a Natu silhouette. Obtained only through Mystery Gift.

Portrait Mail

• Japanese: にがおえメール Portrait Mail

Mail that contains a silhouette of the Pokémon that holds it. Available in the Mt. Moon Square.

Surf Mail

• Japanese: なみのりメール Surfing 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. This function may have been introduced to prevent players from sending profane messages. However, in Generation IV, with the advent of trading via Nintendo Wi-Fi Connection, the restricted sentence structure and vocabulary allows players speaking different languages to communicate.

Each item costs $50 unless otherwise noted.

Bead Mail

• Japanese: トレジャーメール Treasure Mail

Mail that contains a picture of the Pokémon that holds it. Available in the eighth puzzle of the Trick House.

Dream Mail

• Japanese: ドリームメール Dream Mail

Mail that contains a picture of the Pokémon that holds it. Available in Six Island.

Fab Mail

• Japanese:

Mail with an extremely decorative design. Available in Cerulean City.

Glitter Mail

• Japanese: キラキラメール Glittering Mail

Mail with a picture of Pikachu. Available in the sixth puzzle of the Trick House.

Harbor Mail

• Japanese: ハーバーメール Harbor Mail

Mail with a picture of Wingull. Available in various locations, one of them is the second puzzle of the Trick House. Is required for the Coin Case in R/S/E.

Mech Mail

• Japanese: メカニカルメール Mechanical Mail

Mail with a picture of Magnemite. Available in the Trick House and the Lilycove Department Store.

Orange Mail

• Japanese: オレンジメール Orange Mail

Mail with a picture of Zigzagoon. Available in the fourth puzzle of the Trick House and Petalburg City.

Retro Mail

• Japanese: レトロメール Retro Mail

Mail with a picture of all three Kanto Starter Pokémon. Available in the Celadon Department Store.

Shadow Mail

• Japanese: シャドーメール Shadow Mail

Mail with a picture of Duskull. Available in the third puzzle of the Trick House and Sootopolis City.

Tropic Mail

• Japanese: トロピカルメール Tropical Mail

Mail with a picture of Bellossom. Available in the seventh puzzle of the Trick House and Pacifidlog Town.

Wave Mail

• Japanese: クロスメール Cross Mail

Mail with a picture of Wailmer. Available in the second puzzle of the Trick House and the Lilycove Department Store.

Wood Mail

• Japanese: ウッディメール Woody Mail

Mail with a picture of Slakoth. Available in the third puzzle of 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, although with Wi-Fi trading allowing trades around the world, 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.

Each item costs $50 unless otherwise noted.

Air Mail

• Japanese: エアメール 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

• Japanese: ブルームメール Bloom Mail

Stationery featuring a print of pretty floral patterns. Available in Floaroma Town.

Brick Mail

• Japanese: ブリックメール Brick Mail

Stationery featuring a print of a tough-looking brick pattern. Currently unobtainable.

Bubble Mail

• Japanese: ブルーメール Blue Mail

Stationery featuring a print of a blue world underwater. Available in Veilstone Department Store.

Flame Mail

• Japanese: フレイムメール Flame Mail

Stationery featuring a print of flames in blazing red. Available in Veilstone Department Store.

Grass Mail

• Japanese: グラスメール Grass Mail

Stationery featuring a print of a refreshingly green field. Available in Veilstone Department Store.

Heart Mail

• Japanese: ラブラブメール Love-Love Mail

Stationery featuring a print of giant heart patterns. Available in Hearthome City.

Mosaic Mail

• Japanese: モザイクメール Mosaic Mail

Stationery featuring a print of a vivid rainbow pattern. Currently unobtainable.

Snow Mail

• Japanese: ブリザードメール Blizzard Mail

Stationery featuring a print of a chilly, snow-covered world. Available in Snowpoint City.

Space Mail

• Japanese: スペースメール Space Mail

Stationery featuring a print depicting the huge expanse of space. Available in Veilstone Department Store.

Steel Mail

• Japanese: スチールメール Steel Mail

Stationery featuring a print of cool mechanical designs. Available in Sunyshore City.

Tunnel Mail

• Japanese: トンネルメール Tunnel Mail

Stationery featuring a print of dimly lit coal mine. Available in Oreburgh City.

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