Covet (move)

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Covet
ほしがる Covet
Covet IX.png
Type  Normal
Category  Physical
PP  25 (max. 40)
Power  60
Accuracy  100%
Priority  0
  • Makes contact
  • Affected by Protect
  • Not affected by Magic Coat
  • Not affected by Snatch
  • Affected by Mirror Move
  • Not affected by King's Rock
Range
Opponent Opponent Opponent
Self Ally Ally
Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Availability
Introduced  Generation III
Condition  Cute
Appeal  1
Jam  0  
Makes the appeal as good as those before it.
Condition  Cute
Appeal  0  
Steals the Voltage of the Pokémon that just went.
Condition  Cute
Appeal  1
Jamming  0  
Shows off the Pokémon's appeal about as well as the move used just before it.

Covet (Japanese: ほしがる Covet) is a damage-dealing Normal-type move introduced in Generation III.

Effect

Generation III

151Mew.png This move effect may be in need of research.
Reason: Can the Focus Band trigger before being stolen? What happens in wild Pokémon battles in Generation IX?
You can discuss this on the talk page.

Covet inflicts damage and steals the target's held item if it is holding any. If the target is not holding an item or the user is already holding an item, Covet cannot steal an item.

Even if the user faints when using Covet (such as due to the target's Rough Skin), it still steals the target's held item.

Covet cannot steal an item if the target has the Sticky Hold Ability, or if it hits a Pokémon's substitute. Held e-Reader Berries and Mail cannot be stolen.

Covet can permanently steal items from both wild Pokémon and Trainer's Pokémon; however, wild Pokémon cannot steal the player's Pokémon's held items. In Link Battles, battle facilities (except the Battle Pyramid), and Secret Bases, stolen items are returned at the end of the battle (or the end of the challenge in the case of the Battle Pike). In Pokémon Colosseum and XD, Covet does not permanently steal items.

In this generation, Covet does not make contact.

Generation IV

Covet now makes contact. If a Trainer's Pokémon steals an item from the player, it will be returned at the end of the battle.

Items cannot be stolen from Pokémon with the Ability Multitype. A held Griseous Orb cannot be stolen.

If the target's consumable held item is triggered by Covet (such as a Chilan Berry or Focus Sash), it will be consumed before it can be stolen.

Generation V

Covet's power was changed from 40 to 60.

If the user faints when using Covet (such as due to the target's Rough Skin or Rocky Helmet), it cannot steal the target's held item. If Covet causes a Pokémon with the Sticky Hold Ability to faint, it can now steal its held item.

Covet no longer steals a Trainer's Pokémon's items permanently; however, a wild Pokémon's item is still permanently stolen by the player.

Covet can now steal a held Griseous Orb as long as neither the user nor the target is Giratina. Plates cannot be stolen if either the user or the target is Arceus (Multitype has no effect on Covet), and Drives cannot be stolen if either the user or the target is Genesect.

Generation VI

151Mew.png This move effect may be in need of research.
Reason: Does a Cell Battery or Snowball trigger before being stolen if Covet's type is converted? Also, does Covet fail to steal Booster Energy even if held by Koraidon or Miraidon?
You can discuss this on the talk page.

Covet's PP was changed from 40 to 25.

Covet cannot steal a Mega Stone or Orb if either the user or the target could use it to Mega Evolve or undergo Primal Reversion, a Z-Crystal from any Pokémon, a memory if either the user or the target is Silvally, the Rusted Sword if either the user or the target is Zacian, the Rusted Shield if either the user or the target is Zamazenta, or a Booster Energy if either the user or the target is a Paradox Pokémon.

Covet can be used as a part of a Contest Spectacular combination, causing Bestow, Fling and Present to give an extra three appeal points if any of them is used in the next turn.

Generation VIII onwards

When used in a Max Raid Battle, no matter if the target is the raid boss or one of the player's own teammates, Covet fails entirely, without dealing damage.

Description

Games Description
RSE Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the foe.
FRLG A cutely executed attack that also steals the foe's hold item.
ColoXD Cutely begs to obtain an item held by the target.
DPPtHGSSPBR The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding.
BWB2W2
XYORAS
SMUSUMPE
SwShBDSPLA
SV
The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.


Learnset

By leveling up

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Level
0039 Jigglypuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy 8 8 8
0040 Wigglytuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy 1 1 1
0056 Mankey FightingIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1
0057 Primeape FightingIC Big.png Field Field 1
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 1 1 1
0124 Jynx IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like 16 16
0133 Eevee NormalIC Big.png Field Field 21B2W2 23 1 1 1 1
0134 Vaporeon WaterIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1
0135 Jolteon ElectricIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1
0136 Flareon FireIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1
0143 Snorlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster 42RSE
45FRLG
1 1 1
0196 Espeon PsychicIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1
0197 Umbreon DarkIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1
0216 Teddiursa NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1
0217 Ursaring NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1 1 1 1
0238 Smoochum IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 16 16
0242 Blissey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy 1 1 1
0263 Zigzagoon NormalIC Big.png Field Field 29 29 29 29XY
23ORAS
23 9 9
0264 Linoone NormalIC Big.png Field Field 35 35 35 35XY
24ORAS
24 9 9
0287 Slakoth NormalIC Big.png Field Field 31 31 31 31XY
22ORAS
22 22 22
0288 Vigoroth NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1
0289 Slaking NormalIC Big.png Field Field 31 31 31 31XY
23ORAS
23 23 23
0300 Skitty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy 31 32DP
36PtHGSS
36 36XY
34ORAS
34 34
0301 Delcatty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy 1
0314 Illumise BugIC Big.png Bug Human-Like 37 45 45 45XY
47ORAS
47 47
0440 Happiny NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 16 16 16
0446 Munchlax NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered 12 12 12
0470 Leafeon GrassIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1
0471 Glaceon IceIC Big.png Field Field 1 1 1
0677 Espurr PsychicIC Big.png Field Field 5 5 18 18
0678 Meowstic
Meowstic
All forms
PsychicIC Big.png Field Field 5 1, 5 18 18
0700 Sylveon FairyIC Big.png Field Field 1 1
0742 Cutiefly BugIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Bug Fairy 30
0743 Ribombee BugIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Bug Fairy 1 32
0820 Greedent NormalIC Big.png Field Field 1, Evo. Evo.
0901 Ursaluna GroundIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field 1
0915 Lechonk NormalIC Big.png Field Field 15
0916 Oinkologne NormalIC Big.png Field Field 15
0916 Oinkologne NormalIC Big.png Field Field 12
0926 Fidough FairyIC Big.png Field Mineral 8
0927 Dachsbun FairyIC Big.png Field Mineral 8
0957 Tinkatink FairyIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy 11
0958 Tinkatuff FairyIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy 11
0959 Tinkaton FairyIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy 11
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By breeding

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Egg Move
0052 Meowth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0052 Meowth
Meowth
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0052 Meowth
Meowth
Galarian Form
SteelIC Big.png Field Field
0058 Growlithe FireIC Big.png Field Field
0058 Growlithe
Growlithe
Hisuian Form
FireIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Field Field
0083 Farfetch'd NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Field
0083 Farfetch'd
Farfetch'd
Galarian Form
FightingIC Big.png Flying Field
0133 Eevee NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0155 Cyndaquil FireIC Big.png Field Field
0161 Sentret NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0173 Cleffa FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0174 Igglybuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0190 Aipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0213 Shuckle BugIC Big.png
RockIC Big.png
Bug Bug
0261 Poochyena DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0417 Pachirisu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0498 Tepig FireIC Big.png Field Field
0506 Lillipup NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0509 Purrloin DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0511 Pansage GrassIC Big.png Field Field
0513 Pansear FireIC Big.png Field Field
0515 Panpour WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0587 Emolga ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Field Field
0702 Dedenne ElectricIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Fairy
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By Move Tutor

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Compatibility
Tutor
0019 Rattata NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0019 Rattata
Rattata
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field
0020 Raticate NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0020 Raticate
Raticate
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png
NormalIC Big.png
Field Field
0025 Pikachu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0026 Raichu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0026 Raichu
Raichu
Alolan Form
ElectricIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0027 Sandshrew GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0027 Sandshrew
Sandshrew
Alolan Form
IceIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field
0028 Sandslash GroundIC Big.png Field Field
0028 Sandslash
Sandslash
Alolan Form
IceIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Field
0035 Clefairy FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0036 Clefable FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0037 Vulpix FireIC Big.png Field Field
0037 Vulpix
Vulpix
Alolan Form
IceIC Big.png Field Field
0038 Ninetales FireIC Big.png Field Field
0038 Ninetales
Ninetales
Alolan Form
IceIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Field
0039 Jigglypuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0040 Wigglytuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Fairy
0052 Meowth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0052 Meowth
Meowth
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0053 Persian NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0053 Persian
Persian
Alolan Form
DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0056 Mankey FightingIC Big.png Field Field
0057 Primeape FightingIC Big.png Field Field
0058 Growlithe FireIC Big.png Field Field
0059 Arcanine FireIC Big.png Field Field
0083 Farfetch'd NormalIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Field
0106 Hitmonlee FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0107 Hitmonchan FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0113 Chansey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0115 Kangaskhan NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0122 Mr. Mime PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0124 Jynx IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Human-Like Human-Like
0125 Electabuzz ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0126 Magmar FireIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0133 Eevee NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0134 Vaporeon WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0135 Jolteon ElectricIC Big.png Field Field
0136 Flareon FireIC Big.png Field Field
0143 Snorlax NormalIC Big.png Monster Monster
0151 Mew PsychicIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0155 Cyndaquil FireIC Big.png Field Field
0156 Quilava FireIC Big.png Field Field
0157 Typhlosion FireIC Big.png Field Field
0161 Sentret NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0162 Furret NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0172 Pichu ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0173 Cleffa FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0174 Igglybuff NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0175 Togepi FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0176 Togetic FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy
0183 Marill WaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Water 1 Fairy
0184 Azumarill WaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Water 1 Fairy
0185 Sudowoodo RockIC Big.png Mineral Mineral
0190 Aipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0196 Espeon PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0197 Umbreon DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0209 Snubbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0210 Granbull FairyIC Big.png Field Fairy
0216 Teddiursa NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0217 Ursaring NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0236 Tyrogue FightingIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0237 Hitmontop FightingIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0238 Smoochum IceIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0239 Elekid ElectricIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0240 Magby FireIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0242 Blissey NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0261 Poochyena DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0262 Mightyena DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0263 Zigzagoon NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0264 Linoone NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0287 Slakoth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0288 Vigoroth NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0289 Slaking NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0298 Azurill NormalIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0300 Skitty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0301 Delcatty NormalIC Big.png Field Fairy
0311 Plusle ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0312 Minun ElectricIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0314 Illumise BugIC Big.png Bug Human-Like
0315 Roselia GrassIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Fairy Grass
0325 Spoink PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0326 Grumpig PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0327 Spinda NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0380 Latias DragonIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0390 Chimchar FireIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0391 Monferno FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Human-Like
0392 Infernape FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Human-Like
0393 Piplup WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0394 Prinplup WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0395 Empoleon WaterIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0399 Bidoof NormalIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0400 Bibarel NormalIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0406 Budew GrassIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0407 Roserade GrassIC Big.png
PoisonIC Big.png
Fairy Grass
0417 Pachirisu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy
0424 Ambipom NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0427 Buneary NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0428 Lopunny NormalIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0431 Glameow NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0432 Purugly NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0438 Bonsly RockIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0439 Mime Jr. PsychicIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0440 Happiny NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0446 Munchlax NormalIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0466 Electivire ElectricIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0467 Magmortar FireIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0468 Togekiss FairyIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Fairy
0470 Leafeon GrassIC Big.png Field Field
0471 Glaceon IceIC Big.png Field Field
0489 Phione WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Fairy
0490 Manaphy WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Fairy
0492 Shaymin
Shaymin
All forms
GrassIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0498 Tepig FireIC Big.png Field Field
0499 Pignite FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0500 Emboar FireIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
Field Field
0501 Oshawott WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0502 Dewott WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0503 Samurott WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0504 Patrat NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0505 Watchog NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0506 Lillipup NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0507 Herdier NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0508 Stoutland NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0509 Purrloin DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0510 Liepard DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0511 Pansage GrassIC Big.png Field Field
0512 Simisage GrassIC Big.png Field Field
0513 Pansear FireIC Big.png Field Field
0514 Simisear FireIC Big.png Field Field
0515 Panpour WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0516 Simipour WaterIC Big.png Field Field
0531 Audino NormalIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0546 Cottonee GrassIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Grass Fairy
0547 Whimsicott GrassIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Grass Fairy
0548 Petilil GrassIC Big.png Grass Grass
0549 Lilligant GrassIC Big.png Grass Grass
0570 Zorua DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0571 Zoroark DarkIC Big.png Field Field
0572 Minccino NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0573 Cinccino NormalIC Big.png Field Field
0574 Gothita PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0575 Gothorita PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0576 Gothitelle PsychicIC Big.png Human-Like Human-Like
0587 Emolga ElectricIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Field Field
0613 Cubchoo IceIC Big.png Field Field
0614 Beartic IceIC Big.png Field Field
0647 Keldeo
Keldeo
All forms
WaterIC Big.png
FightingIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0648 Meloetta NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0653 Fennekin FireIC Big.png Field Field
0654 Braixen FireIC Big.png Field Field
0655 Delphox FireIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Field
0669 Flabébé
Flabébé
All forms
FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0670 Floette
Floette
All forms
FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0670 Floette
Floette
Eternal Flower
FairyIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0671 Florges
Florges
All forms
FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0674 Pancham FightingIC Big.png Field Human-Like
0675 Pangoro FightingIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Human-Like
0677 Espurr PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0678 Meowstic
Meowstic
All forms
PsychicIC Big.png Field Field
0682 Spritzee FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0683 Aromatisse FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0684 Swirlix FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0685 Slurpuff FairyIC Big.png Fairy Fairy
0700 Sylveon FairyIC Big.png Field Field
0702 Dedenne ElectricIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0703 Carbink RockIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Fairy Mineral
0707 Klefki SteelIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Mineral Mineral
0719 Diancie RockIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0720 Hoopa
Hoopa
All forms
PsychicIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
0722 Rowlet GrassIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0723 Dartrix GrassIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0724 Decidueye GrassIC Big.png
GhostIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0725 Litten FireIC Big.png Field Field
0726 Torracat FireIC Big.png Field Field
0727 Incineroar FireIC Big.png
DarkIC Big.png
Field Field
0728 Popplio WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0729 Brionne WaterIC Big.png Water 1 Field
0730 Primarina WaterIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Water 1 Field
0741 Oricorio
Oricorio
All forms
FireIC Big.png
FlyingIC Big.png
Flying Flying
0742 Cutiefly BugIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Bug Fairy
0743 Ribombee BugIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Bug Fairy
0744 Rockruff RockIC Big.png Field Field
0745 Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midday Form
RockIC Big.png Field Field
0745 Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Midnight Form
RockIC Big.png Field Field
0745 Lycanroc
Lycanroc
Dusk Form
RockIC Big.png Field Field
0746 Wishiwashi WaterIC Big.png Water 2 Water 2
0747 Mareanie PoisonIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1
0748 Toxapex PoisonIC Big.png
WaterIC Big.png
Water 1 Water 1
0757 Salandit PoisonIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0758 Salazzle PoisonIC Big.png
FireIC Big.png
Monster Dragon
0761 Bounsweet GrassIC Big.png Grass Grass
0762 Steenee GrassIC Big.png Grass Grass
0763 Tsareena GrassIC Big.png Grass Grass
0764 Comfey FairyIC Big.png Grass Grass
0765 Oranguru NormalIC Big.png
PsychicIC Big.png
Field Field
0777 Togedemaru ElectricIC Big.png
SteelIC Big.png
Field Fairy
0778 Mimikyu GhostIC Big.png
FairyIC Big.png
Amorphous Amorphous
0803 Poipole PoisonIC Big.png No Eggs Discovered No Eggs Discovered
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Special move

Generation V

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0161 Sentret NormalIC Big.png Field Field Dream World - Pleasant Forest
0417 Pachirisu ElectricIC Big.png Field Fairy Dream World - Pleasant Forest
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


Generation IX

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0058 Growlithe FireIC Big.png Field Field Wild Tera Pokémon - East Province (Area Two)SV
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


By event

Generation IV

# Pokémon Types Egg Groups Obtained with
0133 Eevee NormalIC Big.png Field Field Pokémon Center Eevee
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move.
Italics indicates a Pokémon whose evolution or alternate form receives STAB from this move.
A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move by the designated method.
An empty cell indicates a Pokémon that is unavailable in that game/generation.


In other games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon series

Covet deals damage and steals the enemy's held item if the user isn't holding one. If the target faints, Covet will not steal the held item (though the item will fall on the floor). In Super Mystery Dungeon, if an enemy successfully steals an item from the player, they will warp and become Terrified, therefore running away with the stolen item.

Game Base
Power
Max
Power
Base
PP
Max
PP
Base
Accuracy
Max
Accuracy
Range Target Cuts
corners
MDRB 8 - 27 - 88% - Front Enemy No
MDTDS 8 - 27 - 88% - Front Enemy No
BSL 8 - 27 - 88% - Front Enemy No
MDGtI 4 99 13 50 95% 98% Front Enemy No
SMD 4 99 13 30 95% 98% Front Enemy No
With some exceptions, Pokémon learnsets match those from the core series games:

Pokémon Rumble Rush

NormalIC RR.png Covet
★★★
Attack power 31.49594
Charge time 0.54 seconds
Range type Arc (melee)
Number of hits 1
Number of projectiles 1
Critical hit rate 1.5%
Additional effect None
Covet Rumble Rush.png

Pokémon UNITE

In Pokémon UNITE, Covet is Greedent's second move. It is obtained by evolving from Skwovet at level 5 and upgrading Defense Curl into it instead of Stuff Cheeks. The user runs with all its might, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and throwing them. The user then becomes resistant to hindrances for a short time. While running, the user drops Berries from its body. If the user eats a dropped Berry, its movement speed is increased for a short time. The more Berries the user eats, the more its movement is increased. In addition, Tackle, Belch or Bullet seed can also be used while the user is running. Using this move will reset the cooldown of Tackle or Belch. At level 11, the frequency of Oran Berries and the move's damage are increased.

Description

Games Description
MDRB Inflicts damage on the target. It also snatches the target's hold item to make it the user's.
MDTD Inflicts damage on the target. It also snatches the target's hold item and makes it the user's, but only if the user is not already holding an item.
MDS Inflicts damage on the target. It also snatches the target's held item and makes it the user's, but only if the user is not already holding an item.
BSL てきポケモンに ダメージをあたえる しかも あいてのどうぐを うばい じぶんの どうぐにする じぶんが どうぐを もっているときは うばえない
MDGtI It damages an enemy. You also steal an item that the enemy has. If you can't have any more items, you can't steal the item.
SMD It damages an enemy. You'll also steal an item that the enemy has. If you can't carry any more items, your attempt to steal it will fail.
MDRTDX It damages an enemy. You'll also steal an item that the enemy has. If you can't carry any more items, your attempt to steal will fail.

In the manga

Pokémon Adventures


Pokémon Pocket Monsters


In other generations

Core series games

Side series games

Spin-off series games

In other languages

Language Title
Chinese Cantonese 渴望 Hotmohng
Mandarin 渴望 Kěwàng
France Flag.png French Implore
Germany Flag.png German Bezirzer
Greece Flag.png Greek Πλεονεξία
Italy Flag.png Italian Supplica
South Korea Flag.png Korean 탐내기 TamnaegiIX+
탐내다 TamnaedaIVVIII
Brazil Flag.png Brazilian Portuguese Cobiça
Serbia Flag.png Serbian Žudnja
Spain Flag.png Spanish Antojo
Vietnam Flag.png Vietnamese Ham Muốn


Variations of the move Thief
PhysicalIC HOME.png ThiefCovet


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