Move profile
Thief Pokemon Move
Debut: Generation II
Power
60
Accuracy
100
PP
25
Priority
0
Battle context
Damage class
Physical
Target
Selected Pokemon
Flavor text
While attacking, it may steal the foe’s held item.
Effect
Takes the target’s item.
Move mechanics
Introduced in Generation II.
Category
Damage
Ailment
None
Crit rate bonus
0
Learnset
How to get Thief
Thief learnset by level-up, egg move, tutor, and TM sources. Sampled 48 of 561 official learners — compare fan favorites before committing a move slot.
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Machine availability
TM, TR, and HM item links by version group — open the held item profile for shop and battle context.
| Version group | Item |
|---|---|
| Black 2 White 2 | Tm46 |
| Black White | Tm46 |
| Colosseum | Tm46 |
| Crystal | Tm46 |
| Diamond Pearl | Tm46 |
| Emerald | Tm46 |
| Firered Leafgreen | Tm46 |
| Gold Silver | Tm46 |
| Heartgold Soulsilver | Tm46 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire | Tm46 |
| Platinum | Tm46 |
| Ruby Sapphire | Tm46 |
| Scarlet Violet | Tm18 |
| Sun Moon | Tm46 |
| Sword Shield | Tm23 |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon | Tm46 |
| X Y | Tm46 |
| XD | Tm46 |
561 Pokémon can learn Thief in the official dataset. Sample profiles below — compare fan favorites before you slot this move on a team.
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