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{{search|type of item|the feature in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series|Wonder Mail}}
{{search|type of item|the feature in the [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon]] series|Wonder Mail}}
'''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]].
'''Mail''' (Japanese: '''メール''' ''Mail''), occasionally referred to as "'''stationery'''" from [[Generation IV]] on, is a type of [[item]] in the [[Pokémon games]]. It was introduced in [[Generation II]] and appeared until [[Generation V]].
 
==Terminology==
This is consistently written as "'''Mail'''" starting with a capital letter in running text. For instance, in this system message from [[Generation V]]: ''"Send the removed Mail to your PC?"''
 
From [[Generation IV]] onwards, this is also referred to as "'''stationery'''" according to the in-game descriptions of each individual Mail item.


==In the core series games==
==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.
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 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.
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.
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Pokémon that are holding Mail use a special Mail icon instead of the normal held item icon.
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 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.
Pokémon with Mail cannot be traded to [[Pokémon Colosseum]] or {{XD}} because Mail does not exist in those games.