Ability profile
Pickup Pokemon Ability
Generation
Generation III
Pokémon with ability
30
Effect
At the end of each turn, if another Pokémon consumed or Flung a held item that turn, this Pokémon picks up the item if it is not already holding one. After each battle, this Pokémon has a 10% chance of picking up an item if it is not already holding one. The Air Balloon and Eject Button cannot be picked up. The items that may be found vary by game, and, since Pokémon Emerald, by the Pokémon's level. This ability is checked after the battle ends, at which point any temporary ability changes have worn off.
Flavor text
May pick up items.
Quick summary
Pickup is a main-series ability from Generation III. Open species profiles below to see typings, moves, and community fan rank where available.
Battle context
Generation debut
Generation III
Pickup first appeared in Generation III. Compare how newer releases reuse or power up the effect when building themed teams.
Main series
Yes
Pickup is used in main-series battles and links to 30 species profiles below.
30 Pokémon can have Pickup in the official dataset.
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