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.

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.

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: Does absolutely nothing.					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
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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations GSC Various Poké Marts
Description GSC Lapras-print mail. (HOLD)

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, 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.

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: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RSE Trick House FRLG Trade from RSE
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: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RSE Trade from FRLG 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: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RSE Trade from FRLG 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: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RSE Held by Skitty traded from Fortree CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., Trick House FRLG Trade from RSE
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 FRLG Trade from RSE
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: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RSE Lilycove Department Store, Trick House FRLG Trade from RSE
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: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RSE Petalburg City Poké Mart, Trick House FRLG Trade from RSE
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: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RSE Trade from FRLGWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., 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: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RSE Sootopolis City Poké Mart, Trick House FRLG Trade from RSE
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: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RSE Held by Corsola traded from Pacifidlog TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., Trick House FRLG Trade from RSE
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: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RSE Lilycove Department Store, Held by Horsea traded from Pacifidlog TownWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., Trick House FRLG Trade from RSE
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: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations RSE Fortree City Poké Mart, Held by Plusle traded from Fortree CityWrong template. See Template:Sup/doc., Trick House FRLG Trade from RSE
Description RSE A Slakoth-print mail to be held by a Pokémon. FRLG N/A

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, 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.

Air Mail エアメール Air Mail   MAIL pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Price: $50 Sell for: $25
Effect: Does absolutely nothing.					Locations DPPt Jubilife City, Solaceon Town, and Eterna City Poké Marts HGSS Cherrygrove City, Ecruteak City, Blackthorn City, Cerulean City, Saffron City, and Vermillion City Poké Marts; Celadon Department Store; and Mahogany Town Souvenir Shop.
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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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: Does absolutely nothing.					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.

Mail backgrounds

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  Air Mail

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  Bloom Mail

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  Brick Mail

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  Bubble Mail

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  Flame Mail

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  Grass Mail

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  Heart Mail

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  Mosaic Mail

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  Snow Mail

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  Space Mail

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  Steel Mail

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  Tunnel Mail

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