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Covet
| Category | physical |
|---|---|
| Power | 60 |
| Accuracy | 100% |
| PP | 25 (max 40) |
| Priority | 0 |
| Introduced | Generation III |
Machines
Covet has no machine names in any version.
Descriptions
| Ruby / Sapphire Emerald | Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe. |
|---|---|
| Fire Red / Leaf Green | A cutely executed attack that also steals the foe’s hold item. |
| Diamond / Pearl Platinum Heart Gold / Soul Silver | The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding. |
| Black / White Black 2 / White 2 | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| X / Y Omega Ruby / Alpha Sapphire | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Sun / Moon Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
| Sword / Shield | The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target’s held item. |
Target
This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.
Foe
Foe
Foe
User
Ally
Ally
Stat Changes
Covet doesn't affect any stats when used.
Effect Entries
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.
Version Changes
Prior to Generation V, Covet has 40 Power.
Prior to Generation VI, Covet has 40 PP.
Contests
Covet has the Cute contest type.
| Appeal | 1 |
|---|---|
| Jam | 0 |
Makes the appeal as good as those before it.
Super Contests
| Appeal | 0 |
|---|
Steals the Voltage of the Pokémon that just went.