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.122
Mr. Mime
No.122
Mr. Mime
No.123
Scyther
No.124
Jynx
No.125
Electabuzz
No.126
Magmar
No.127
Pinsir
No.127
Pinsir
No.128
Tauros
No.128
Tauros
No.128
Tauros
No.128
Tauros
No.137
Porygon
No.138
Omanyte
No.139
Omastar
No.140
Kabuto
No.141
Kabutops
No.142
Aerodactyl
No.142
Aerodactyl
No.146
Moltres
No.151
Mew
No.158
Totodile
No.159
Croconaw
No.160
Feraligatr
