Contest: When used, the caster appeals first during the next turn. (7)

Learn about the Thief move in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Steals hold items in wild battles and for one battle in trainer fights.

Type: Dark

Damage: 40

Accuracy: 100%

PP: 10

Category: Physical

Info: When used in a wild Pokémon battle, Thief will permanently steal any hold item the wild Pokémon has, provided the Pokémon using Thief is not holding an item itself. In a trainer battle, Thief steals the item only for the duration of that specific battle.

Contest Type: Tough

Contest Effect: If the previous Pokémon in the contest achieved maximum voltage, you receive the same effect.