Thief is a Dark-type, Physical-class Move. Review its attributes, effect, game availability and every Pokémon able to learn it.
The user attacks and steals the target's held item simultaneously. The user can't steal anything if it already holds an item.
One other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
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.
Technical behavior, availability and special interactions for this move.
Location: Pokemon Center next to Route 6 at Hammerlocke (10000)
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Review compatible Pokémon, their learning method and the game version used as reference.
No.658
Greninja
No.658
Greninja
No.658
Greninja
No.659
Bunnelby
No.660
Diggersby
No.661
Fletchling
No.662
Fletchinder
No.663
Talonflame
No.666
Vivillon
No.667
Litleo
No.668
Pyroar
No.675
Pangoro
No.684
Swirlix
No.685
Slurpuff
No.686
Inkay
No.687
Malamar
No.688
Binacle
No.689
Barbaracle
No.690
Skrelp
No.691
Dragalge
No.692
Clauncher
No.693
Clawitzer
No.701
Hawlucha
No.701
Hawlucha
