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Spectral Thief

Categoryphysical
Power90
Accuracy100%
PP10 (max 16)
Priority0
IntroducedGeneration VII

Machines

Spectral Thief has no machine names in any version.

Descriptions

Sun / Moon
Ultra Sun / Ultra Moon
Let's Go Pikachu / Let's Go Eevee
The user hides in the target’s shadow, steals the target’s stat boosts, and then attacks.
Sword / ShieldThe user hides in the target’s shadow, steals the target’s stat boosts, and then attacks.

Target

This move targets one other Pokémon on the field, selected by the trainer.

Foe
front view of Gardevoir
Foe
front view of Gengar
Foe
front view of Moltres
Back view of Current Pokemon
User
front view of Charizard
Ally
front view of Electrivire
Ally

Stat Changes

Spectral Thief doesn't affect any stats when used.

Effect Entries

Steals the target's stat increases, then inflicts regular damage. Will not steal stat increases that would put any of the user's stats at more than +6; any excess is left on the target. Stolen increases are affected by abilities as normal.

Version Changes

No changes in previous Generations.

Contests

Spectral Thief has no contest types.


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