Link Cable

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Link Cable
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A Link Cable is an evolution item that is used to evolve Pokémon that evolve via trading.

Obtaining

Crafting

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Nether Quartz
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Copper Ingot
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Ender Pearl
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Copper Ingot
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Nether Quartz
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Link Cable

Loot

Link Cables can be found rarely in chests in Villages, Strongholds, Woodland Mansions, Pillager Outposts, Igloos, End Cities, and Ancient Cities.

Usage

A Link Cable is used to evolve Pokémon that evolve via trade without trading.

Kadabra, Machoke, Graveler, Alolan Graveler, Haunter, Boldore, Gurdurr, Phantump, and Pumpkaboo can be evolved by using a Link Cable on them.

Poliwhirl, Slowpoke, Onix, Scyther, Seadra, Porygon, Porygon2, Clamperl, Feebas, Rhydon, Electabuzz, Magmar, Dusclops, Spritzee, and Swirlix can be evolved by using a Link Cable while the Pokémon is holding a specific item.

History

Version Changes
1.0.0
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Added Link Cable.
1.1.0
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The sprite of Link Cable has been updated.
1.3.0
  • Link Cables are no longer dropped by any Pokémon.
  • Link Cables are now craftable.
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Iron Ingot
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Popped Chorus Fruit
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Copper Ingot
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Popped Chorus Fruit
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Iron Ingot
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Link Cable
1.3.1 Link Cables now require Pokémon to hold any held item normally required for their evolution.
1.4.0 Link Cables can now be found in villages, strongholds, woodland mansions, pillager outposts, igloos, end cities, and ancient cities.
1.6.0
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Link Cable recipe has been redesigned and its sprite has been updated to match the new recipe.
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Nether Quartz
Copper Ingot.png
Copper Ingot
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Ender Pearl
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Copper Ingot
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Nether Quartz
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Link Cable

Trivia

Prior to Cobblemon version 1.3.0, the only method of obtaining a Link Cable was via a rare Pokémon drop. Since version 1.3.0, Pokémon can no longer drop the Link Cable.

Dex No. Pokémon Rate
0064 Kadabra 5%
0067 Machoke 5%
0075 Graveler 5%
0093 Haunter 5%