Thief is a Dark-type move with 60 power and 100% accuracy. When Thief hits a target, it can steal the target's held item if the user is not holding an item itself. This move is particularly useful for disrupting opponents' strategies that rely on key held items. Besides its utility in battle, Thief also provides a practical means of collecting rare items from wild Pokémon in various Pokémon games. The move's mechanic makes it a strategic choice in both in-game adventures and competitive play, allowing for dynamic shifts in item-dependent battles.
Inflicts regular damage. If the target is holding an item and the user is not, the user will permanently take the item. Damage is still inflicted if an item cannot be taken. Pokémon with sticky hold or multitype are immune to the item theft effect. The target cannot recover its item with recycle. This move cannot be selected by assist or metronome.
Short Effect: Takes the target's item.
Inflicts regular damage. If the target is holding an item and the user is not, the user will permanently take the item. Damage is still inflicted if an item cannot be taken. Pokémon with sticky hold or multitype are immune to the item theft effect. The target cannot recover its item with recycle. This move cannot be selected by assist or metronome.