Covet (move)

Covet ほしがる Covet

Battles Type  Normal Category  Physical PP  25 (max. 40) Power  60 Accuracy  100% Priority  0 Makes contact Affected by Protect Not affected by Magic Coat Not affected by Snatch Affected by Mirror Move Not affected by King's Rock

Range Opponent Opponent Opponent Self Ally Ally Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user

Availability Introduced  Generation III Move Tutor in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2 Move Tutor in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Move Tutor in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Contests Condition  Cute Appeal  1 ♥ Jam  0   Makes the appeal as good as those before it.

Super Contests Condition  Cute Appeal  0   Steals the Voltage of the Pokémon that just went.

Contest Spectaculars Condition  Cute Appeal  1 ♥ Jamming  0   Shows off the Pokémon's appeal about as well as the move used just before it.

On Smogon's Movedex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX

Covet (Japanese: ほしがる Covet) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation III.

Effect

Generation III

	This move effect may be in need of research. Reason: Can the Focus Band trigger before being stolen? You can discuss this on the talk page.

Covet inflicts damage and steals the target's held item if it is holding any. If the target is not holding an item or the user is already holding an item, Covet cannot steal an item.

Even if the user faints when using Covet (such as due to the target's Rough Skin), it still steals the target's held item.

Covet cannot steal an item if the target has the Sticky Hold Ability, or if it hits a Pokémon's substitute. Held e-Reader Berries and Mail cannot be stolen.

Covet can permanently steal items from both wild Pokémon and Trainer's Pokémon; however, wild Pokémon cannot steal the player's Pokémon's held items. In Link Battles, battle facilities (except the Battle Pyramid), and Secret Bases, stolen items are returned at the end of the battle (or the end of the challenge in the case of the Battle Pike). In Pokémon Colosseum and XD, Covet does not permanently steal items.

In this generation, Covet does not make contact.

Generation IV

Covet now makes contact. If a Trainer's Pokémon steals an item from the player, it will be returned at the end of the battle.

Items cannot be stolen from Pokémon with the Ability Multitype. A held Griseous Orb cannot be stolen.

If the target's consumable held item is triggered by Covet (such as a Chilan Berry or Focus Sash), it will be consumed before it can be stolen.

Generation V

Covet's power was changed from 40 to 60.

If the user faints when using Covet (such as due to the target's Rough Skin or Rocky Helmet), it cannot steal the target's held item. If Covet causes a Pokémon with the Sticky Hold Ability to faint, it can now steal its held item.

Covet no longer steals a Trainer's Pokémon's items permanently; however, a wild Pokémon's item is still permanently stolen by the player.

Covet can now steal a held Griseous Orb as long as neither the user nor the target is Giratina. Plates cannot be stolen if either the user or the target is Arceus (Multitype has no effect on Covet), and Drives cannot be stolen if either the user or the target is Genesect.

Generation VI onwards

	This move effect may be in need of research. Reason: Does a Cell Battery or Snowball trigger before being stolen if Covet's type is converted? You can discuss this on the talk page.

Covet's PP was changed from 40 to 25.

Covet cannot steal a Mega Stone or Orb if either the user or the target could use it to Mega Evolve or undergo Primal Reversion, a Z-Crystal from any Pokémon, a memory if either the user or the target is Silvally, the Rusted Sword if either the user or the target is Zacian, or the Rusted Shield if either the user or the target is Zamazenta.

Covet can be used as a part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing Bestow, Fling and Present to give an extra three appeal points if any of them is used in the next turn.

Generation VIII

When used in a Max Raid Battle, no matter if the target is the raid boss or one of the player's own teammates, Covet fails entirely, without dealing damage.

Description

Games Description RSE Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe. FRLG A cutely executed attack that also steals the foe's hold item. ColoXD Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the target. DPPtHGSSPBR The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding. BWB2W2 XYORAS SMUSUM SwShBDSPLA The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.

Learnset

By leveling up

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Level
						I	II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0039		Jigglypuff		Fairy		Fairy						8
0040		Wigglytuff		Fairy		Fairy						1
0056		Mankey		Field		Field		1	1	1	1SMUSUM	1BDSP
0057		Primeape		Field		Field						1BDSP
0113		Chansey		Fairy		Fairy						1
0124		Jynx		Human-Like		Human-Like						16
0133		Eevee		Field		Field			21B2W2	23	1SMUSUM	1
0134		Vaporeon		Field		Field						1
0135		Jolteon		Field		Field						1
0136		Flareon		Field		Field						1
0143		Snorlax		Monster		Monster	42RSE 45FRLG					1
0196		Espeon		Field		Field						1
0197		Umbreon		Field		Field						1
0216		Teddiursa		Field		Field		1	1	1	1	1BDSP
0217		Ursaring		Field		Field		1	1	1	1	1BDSP
0238		Smoochum		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						16
0242		Blissey		Fairy		Fairy						1
0263		Zigzagoon		Field		Field	29	29	29	29XY 23ORAS	23	9
0264		Linoone		Field		Field	35	35	35	35XY 24ORAS	24	9
0287		Slakoth		Field		Field	31	31	31	31XY 22ORAS	22	22BDSP
0288		Vigoroth		Field		Field						1BDSP
0289		Slaking		Field		Field	31	31	31	31XY 23ORAS	23	23BDSP
0300		Skitty		Field	Fairy	31	32DP 36PtHGSS	36	36XY 34ORAS	34	34BDSP
0301		Delcatty		Field	Fairy						1BDSP
0314		Illumise		Bug	Human-Like	37	45	45	45XY 47ORAS	47	47BDSP
0440		Happiny		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						16
0446		Munchlax		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered						12
0470		Leafeon		Field		Field						1
0471		Glaceon		Field		Field						1
0677		Espurr		Field		Field				5	5	18SwSh
0678		Meowstic Male		Field		Field				5	1, 5	18SwSh
678F		Meowstic Female		Field		Field				5	1, 5	18SwSh
0700		Sylveon		Field		Field						1SwSh
0743		Ribombee		Bug	Fairy						1SwSh
0820		Greedent		Field		Field						1, Evo.SwSh
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By breeding

#	Pokémon		Types	Parent Egg Groups		Egg Move
						II	III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII	IX
0052		Meowth		Field		Field						✔
052A		Meowth Alolan Form		Field		Field					✔	✔SwSh
052G		Meowth Galarian Form		Field		Field						✔SwSh
0058		Growlithe		Field		Field			✔	✔	✔	✔
0083		Farfetch'd		Flying	Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
083G		Farfetch'd Galarian Form		Flying	Field						✔SwSh
0133		Eevee		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP
0155		Cyndaquil		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP
0161		Sentret		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP
0173		Cleffa		Fairy		Fairy		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP
0174		Igglybuff		Fairy		Fairy		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0190		Aipom		Field		Field		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP
0213		Shuckle		Bug		Bug						✔
0261		Poochyena		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP
0417		Pachirisu		Field	Fairy		✔	✔	✔	✔	✔BDSP
0498		Tepig		Field		Field			✔	✔	✔
0506		Lillipup		Field		Field						✔SwSh
0509		Purrloin		Field		Field			✔	✔	✔	✔SwSh
0511		Pansage		Field		Field			✔	✔	✔
0513		Pansear		Field		Field			✔	✔	✔
0515		Panpour		Field		Field			✔	✔	✔
0587		Emolga		Field		Field			✔	✔	✔	✔SwSh
0702		Dedenne		Field	Fairy				✔	✔	✔SwSh
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By Move Tutor

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Game
						BW	B2W2	XY	ORAS	SM	USUM	PE
0019		Rattata		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
019A		Rattata Alolan Form		Field		Field			✔
0020		Raticate		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
020A		Raticate Alolan Form		Field		Field			✔
0025		Pikachu		Field	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0026		Raichu		Field	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
026A		Raichu Alolan Form		Field	Fairy			✔
0027		Sandshrew		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
027A		Sandshrew Alolan Form		Field		Field			✔
0028		Sandslash		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
028A		Sandslash Alolan Form		Field		Field			✔
0035		Clefairy		Fairy		Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0036		Clefable		Fairy		Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0037		Vulpix		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
037A		Vulpix Alolan Form		Field		Field			✔
0038		Ninetales		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
038A		Ninetales Alolan Form		Field		Field			✔
0039		Jigglypuff		Fairy		Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0040		Wigglytuff		Fairy		Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0052		Meowth		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
052A		Meowth Alolan Form		Field		Field			✔
0053		Persian		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
053A		Persian Alolan Form		Field		Field			✔
0056		Mankey		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0057		Primeape		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0058		Growlithe		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0059		Arcanine		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0083		Farfetch'd		Flying	Field	✔	✔	✔
0106		Hitmonlee		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0107		Hitmonchan		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0113		Chansey		Fairy		Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0115		Kangaskhan		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔
0122		Mr. Mime		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0124		Jynx		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0125		Electabuzz		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0126		Magmar		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0133		Eevee		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0134		Vaporeon		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0135		Jolteon		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0136		Flareon		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0143		Snorlax		Monster		Monster	✔	✔	✔
0151		Mew		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0155		Cyndaquil		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0156		Quilava		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0157		Typhlosion		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0161		Sentret		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0162		Furret		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0172		Pichu		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0173		Cleffa		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0174		Igglybuff		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0175		Togepi		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0176		Togetic		Flying	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0183		Marill		Water 1	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0184		Azumarill		Water 1	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0185		Sudowoodo		Mineral		Mineral	✔	✔	✔
0190		Aipom		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0196		Espeon		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0197		Umbreon		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0209		Snubbull		Field	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0210		Granbull		Field	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0216		Teddiursa		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0217		Ursaring		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0236		Tyrogue		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0237		Hitmontop		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0238		Smoochum		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0239		Elekid		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0240		Magby		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0242		Blissey		Fairy		Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0261		Poochyena		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0262		Mightyena		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0263		Zigzagoon		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0264		Linoone		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0287		Slakoth		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0288		Vigoroth		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0289		Slaking		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0298		Azurill		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0300		Skitty		Field	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0301		Delcatty		Field	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0311		Plusle		Fairy		Fairy			✔
0312		Minun		Fairy		Fairy			✔
0314		Illumise		Bug	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0315		Roselia		Fairy	Grass	✔	✔	✔
0325		Spoink		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0326		Grumpig		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0327		Spinda		Field	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0380		Latias		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0390		Chimchar		Field	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0391		Monferno		Field	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0392		Infernape		Field	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0393		Piplup		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔
0394		Prinplup		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔
0395		Empoleon		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔
0399		Bidoof		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔
0400		Bibarel		Water 1	Field	✔	✔	✔
0406		Budew		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0407		Roserade		Fairy	Grass	✔	✔	✔
0417		Pachirisu		Field	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0424		Ambipom		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0427		Buneary		Field	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0428		Lopunny		Field	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0431		Glameow		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0432		Purugly		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0438		Bonsly		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0439		Mime Jr.		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0440		Happiny		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0446		Munchlax		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0466		Electivire		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0467		Magmortar		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0468		Togekiss		Flying	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0470		Leafeon		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0471		Glaceon		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0489		Phione		Water 1	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0490		Manaphy		Water 1	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0492		Shaymin Land Forme		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
492S		Shaymin Sky Forme		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0498		Tepig		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0499		Pignite		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0500		Emboar		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0501		Oshawott		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0502		Dewott		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0503		Samurott		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0504		Patrat		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0505		Watchog		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0506		Lillipup		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0507		Herdier		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0508		Stoutland		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0509		Purrloin		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0510		Liepard		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0511		Pansage		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0512		Simisage		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0513		Pansear		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0514		Simisear		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0515		Panpour		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0516		Simipour		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0531		Audino		Fairy		Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0546		Cottonee		Grass	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0547		Whimsicott		Grass	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0548		Petilil		Grass		Grass	✔	✔	✔
0549		Lilligant		Grass		Grass	✔	✔	✔
0570		Zorua		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0571		Zoroark		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0572		Minccino		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0573		Cinccino		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0574		Gothita		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0575		Gothorita		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0576		Gothitelle		Human-Like		Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0587		Emolga		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0613		Cubchoo		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0614		Beartic		Field		Field	✔	✔	✔
0647		Keldeo		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0648		Meloetta		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0653		Fennekin		Field		Field		✔	✔
0654		Braixen		Field		Field		✔	✔
0655		Delphox		Field		Field		✔	✔
0669		Flabébé		Fairy		Fairy		✔	✔
0670		Floette		Fairy		Fairy		✔	✔
670E		Floette Eternal Flower		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔
0671		Florges		Fairy		Fairy		✔	✔
0674		Pancham		Field	Human-Like		✔	✔
0675		Pangoro		Field	Human-Like		✔	✔
0677		Espurr		Field		Field		✔	✔
0678		Meowstic Male		Field		Field		✔	✔
678F		Meowstic Female		Field		Field		✔	✔
0682		Spritzee		Fairy		Fairy		✔	✔
0683		Aromatisse		Fairy		Fairy		✔	✔
0684		Swirlix		Fairy		Fairy		✔	✔
0685		Slurpuff		Fairy		Fairy		✔	✔
0700		Sylveon		Field		Field		✔	✔
0702		Dedenne		Field	Fairy		✔	✔
0703		Carbink		Fairy	Mineral		✔	✔
0707		Klefki		Mineral		Mineral		✔	✔
0719		Diancie		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔
0720		Hoopa Confined		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔
720U		Hoopa Unbound		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔
0722		Rowlet		Flying		Flying			✔
0723		Dartrix		Flying		Flying			✔
0724		Decidueye		Flying		Flying			✔
0725		Litten		Field		Field			✔
0726		Torracat		Field		Field			✔
0727		Incineroar		Field		Field			✔
0728		Popplio		Water 1	Field			✔
0729		Brionne		Water 1	Field			✔
0730		Primarina		Water 1	Field			✔
0741		Oricorio		Flying		Flying			✔
0742		Cutiefly		Bug	Fairy			✔
0743		Ribombee		Bug	Fairy			✔
0744		Rockruff		Field		Field			✔
0745		Lycanroc Midday Form		Field		Field			✔
745Mn		Lycanroc Midnight Form		Field		Field			✔
745D		Lycanroc Dusk Form		Field		Field			✔
0746		Wishiwashi		Water 2		Water 2			✔
0747		Mareanie		Water 1		Water 1			✔
0748		Toxapex		Water 1		Water 1			✔
0757		Salandit		Monster	Dragon			✔
0758		Salazzle		Monster	Dragon			✔
0761		Bounsweet		Grass		Grass			✔
0762		Steenee		Grass		Grass			✔
0763		Tsareena		Grass		Grass			✔
0764		Comfey		Grass		Grass			✔
0765		Oranguru		Field		Field			✔
0777		Togedemaru		Field	Fairy			✔
0778		Mimikyu		Amorphous		Amorphous			✔
0803		Poipole		No Eggs Discovered		No Eggs Discovered			✔
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

Special move

Generation V

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0161		Sentret		Field		Field	Dream World - Pleasant Forest
0417		Pachirisu		Field	Fairy	Dream World - Pleasant Forest
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

By event

Generation IV

#	Pokémon		Types	Egg Groups		Obtained with
0133		Eevee		Field		Field	Pokémon Center Eevee
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method. An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.

In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

In Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team and Explorers of Time, Darkness and Sky, Covet is a move with 8 base power, 88% accuracy, and 27 PP. The user attacks enemy in the front, stealing their held item if the user isn't holding one. If the target faints, the item will drop on the floor as normal.

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Covet is Greedent's second move. It is obtained by evolving from Skwovet at level 5 and upgrading Defense Curl into it instead of Stuff Cheeks. The user runs with all its might, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and throwing them. The user then becomes resistant to hindrances for a short time. While running, the user drops Berries from its body. If the user eats a dropped Berry, its movement speed is increased for a short time. The more Berries the user eats, the more its movement is increased. In addition, Tackle, Belch or Bullet seed can also be used while the user is running. Using this move will reset the cooldown of Tackle or Belch. At level 11, the frequency of Oran Berries and the move's damage are increased.

Description

Games Description MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It also snatches the target's hold item to make it the user's. MDTD Inflicts damage on the target. It also snatches the target's hold item and makes it the user's, but only if the user is not already holding an item. MDS Inflicts damage on the target. It also snatches the target's held item and makes it the user's, but only if the user is not already holding an item. BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも あいてのどうぐを うばい じぶんの どうぐにする じぶんが どうぐを もっているときは うばえない MDGtI It damages an enemy. You also steal an item that the enemy has. If you can't have any more items, you can't steal the item. SMD It damages an enemy. You'll also steal an item that the enemy has. If you can't carry any more items, your attempt to steal it will fail. MDRTDX It damages an enemy. You'll also steal an item that the enemy has. If you can't carry any more items, your attempt to steal will fail.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures

Delcatty
The user steals the item its foe is holding.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Delcatty waves one of its front paws at the opponent, stealing their held item.
Ruby's Kiki	The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XI		Debut

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Slakoth
The user steals items from the foe.
Pokémon	Method
User	First Chapter Used In		Notes
	Slakoth sucks up items from the foe by using its arm.
Norman's Slakoth	There's Someone More Important Than Clefairy?!		Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Side series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RBY	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLGE	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	PtHGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SMUSUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX

In other languages

Language Title Chinese Cantonese 渴望 Hotmohng Mandarin 渴望 Kěwàng French Implore German Bezirzer Greek Πλεονεξία Italian Supplica Korean 탐내기 Tamnaegi (Generation IX) 탐내다 Tamnaeda (Generations IV-VIII) Brazilian Portuguese Cobiça Serbian Žudnja Spanish Antojo Vietnamese Ham Muốn

Variations of the move Thief
Thief • Covet

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