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===Effect=== | ===Effect=== | ||
The Linking Cord triggers the [[evolution]] of certain Pokémon (all of which can alternatively evolve when [[trade]]d) upon use. This consumes the Linking Cord. | The Linking Cord triggers the [[evolution]] of certain Pokémon (all of which can alternatively evolve when [[trade]]d) upon use. This consumes the Linking Cord. | ||
* Causes {{p|Kadabra}} to evolve into {{p|Alakazam}} | *Causes {{p|Kadabra}} to evolve into {{p|Alakazam}} | ||
* Causes {{p|Machoke}} to evolve into {{p|Machamp}} | *Causes {{p|Machoke}} to evolve into {{p|Machamp}} | ||
* Causes {{p|Graveler}} to evolve into {{p|Golem}} | *Causes {{p|Graveler}} to evolve into {{p|Golem}} | ||
* Causes {{p|Haunter}} to evolve into {{p|Gengar}} | *Causes {{p|Haunter}} to evolve into {{p|Gengar}} | ||
===Description=== | ===Description=== | ||
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{{ItemAvailability/head|items}} | {{ItemAvailability/head|items}} | ||
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| {{gameabbrev8|LA}} | |{{gameabbrev8|LA}} | ||
| [[Jubilife Village]] (from Vessa for finding 50 [[wisp]]s)<br>[[Jubilife Village]] (reward for completing [[Task#Requests|Request]] 64: "Getting to Know Ghosts") | |[[Jubilife Village]] (from Vessa for finding 50 [[wisp]]s)<br>[[Jubilife Village]] (reward for completing [[Task#Requests|Request]] 64: "Getting to Know Ghosts") | ||
| [[Jubilife Village]] Trading Post (1,000 [[Merit Point|MP]])<br>[[Jubilife Village]] (randomly available from [[Ginter]], as "Mysterious Cord")<br>[[Space-time distortion]]s | |[[Jubilife Village]] Trading Post (1,000 [[Merit Point|MP]])<br>[[Jubilife Village]] (randomly available from [[Ginter]], as "Mysterious Cord")<br>[[Space-time distortion]]s | ||
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The Linking Cord is required to evolve certain Pokémon in Pokémon Sleep. It is consumed upon use. | The Linking Cord is required to evolve certain Pokémon in Pokémon Sleep. It is consumed upon use. | ||
* {{p|Graveler}} requires {{SleepCandy|Geodude}}80 Geodude {{Sleep|Candy}} and a Linking Cord to evolve into {{p|Golem}}. | *{{p|Graveler}} requires {{SleepCandy|Geodude}}80 Geodude {{Sleep|Candy}} and a Linking Cord to evolve into {{p|Golem}}. | ||
* {{p|Slowpoke}} requires {{SleepCandy|Slowpoke}}80 Slowpoke {{Sleep|Candy}}, a Linking Cord, and a [[King's Rock]] to evolve into {{p|Slowking}}. | *{{p|Slowpoke}} requires {{SleepCandy|Slowpoke}}80 Slowpoke {{Sleep|Candy}}, a Linking Cord, and a [[King's Rock]] to evolve into {{p|Slowking}}. | ||
* {{p|Haunter}} requires {{SleepCandy|Gastly}}80 Gastly {{Sleep|Candy}} and a Linking Cord to evolve into {{p|Gengar}}. | *{{p|Haunter}} requires {{SleepCandy|Gastly}}80 Gastly {{Sleep|Candy}} and a Linking Cord to evolve into {{p|Gengar}}. | ||
====Description==== | ====Description==== | ||
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{{ItemAvailability/head|items}} | {{ItemAvailability/head|items}} | ||
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| {{gameabbrevss|Sleep}} | |{{gameabbrevss|Sleep}} | ||
| {{Sleep|Achievement}} reward | |{{Sleep|Achievement}} reward | ||
| {{Sleep|Shop|Sleep Point Exchange (Regular)}} | |{{Sleep|Shop|Sleep Point Exchange (Regular)}} | ||
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==Trivia== | ==Trivia== | ||
* This item might be a reference to the [[Game Link Cable]], which is used to [[trade]] Pokémon (and consequently activate trade [[evolution]]s) in the first three [[generation]]s of [[core series]] games (outside of trading using the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]]). | *This item might be a reference to the [[Game Link Cable]], which is used to [[trade]] Pokémon (and consequently activate trade [[evolution]]s) in the first three [[generation]]s of [[core series]] games (outside of trading using the [[Game Boy Advance Wireless Adapter]]). | ||
** The sprite of the Linking Cord in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} takes influence from a form of Japanese knot tying called ''{{wp|Mizuhiki}}''. The knot in particular is an Awaji knot, which is used to represent togetherness — a possible nod to the Link Cable's original use. | **The sprite of the Linking Cord in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} takes influence from a form of Japanese knot tying called ''{{wp|Mizuhiki}}''. The knot in particular is an Awaji knot, which is used to represent togetherness — a possible nod to the Link Cable's original use. | ||
* There is an [[evolution item]] in the first three games of the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}} called {{DL|Mystery Dungeon evolutionary items|Link Cable}}, which works similarly to the Linking Cord but predates its introduction. | *There is an [[evolution item]] in the first three games of the {{g|Mystery Dungeon series}} called {{DL|Mystery Dungeon evolutionary items|Link Cable}}, which works similarly to the Linking Cord but predates its introduction. | ||
==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||