Covet (move)

	Covet; ほしがる Covet
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; Affected by King's Rock;
	Normal: May affect anyone adjacent to the user
Introduced	Generation III
	Move Tutor in Pokémon Black 2 and White 2; Move Tutor in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire; Move Tutor in Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon;
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.
	On Smogon's Movedex: Generation III; Generation IV; Generation V; Generation VI; Generation VII; Generation VIII; Generation IX; ;

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

Effect

Generation III

This move effect may be in need of research.
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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, when used by opponents, 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 onwards

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.

If Covet's type is changed to Electric or Ice and the target is holding a Cell Battery or Snowball, respectively, the target's held item will activate and be consumed after Covet deals damage.

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.

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
RS E	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.
DP Pt HGSSPBR	The user endearingly approaches the foe, then steals the item the foe is holding.
BW B2W2 XY ORAS SM USUM PE SwSh BDSP LA SV	The user endearingly approaches the target, then steals the target's held item.
Champs	If the user is not already holding an item, it steals the target's held item.

Learnset

By leveling up

#		Egg Groups	Level
			III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
							SM USUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0039	Jigglypuff	Fairy	−	−	−	−	−	8	8	8
0040	Wigglytuff	Fairy	−	−	−	−	−	1	1	1
0056	Mankey	Field	−	1	1	1	1		1	1
0057	Primeape	Field	−	−	−	−	−		1	−
0113	Chansey	Fairy	−	−	−	−	−	1	1	1
0124	Jynx	Human-Like	−	−	−	−	−	16	16
0133	Eevee	Field	−	−	21^B2W2	23	1	1	1	1
0134	Vaporeon	Field	−	−	−	−	−	1	1	1
0135	Jolteon	Field	−	−	−	−	−	1	1	1
0136	Flareon	Field	−	−	−	−	−	1	1	1
0143	Snorlax	Monster	42^RSE 45^FRLG	−	−	−	−	1	1	1
0196	Espeon	Field	−	−	−	−	−	1	1	1
0197	Umbreon	Field	−	−	−	−	−	1	1	1
0216	Teddiursa	Field	−	1	1	1	1		1	1
0217	Ursaring	Field	−	1	1	1	1		1	1
0238	Smoochum	No Eggs Discovered	−	−	−	−	−	16	16
0242	Blissey	Fairy	−	−	−	−	−	1	1	1
0263	Zigzagoon	Field	29	29	29	29^XY 23^ORAS	23	9	9
0264	Linoone	Field	35	35	35	35^XY 24^ORAS	24	9	9
0287	Slakoth	Field	31	31	31	31^XY 22^ORAS	22		22	22
0288	Vigoroth	Field	−	−	−	−	−		1	−
0289	Slaking	Field	31	31	31	31^XY 23^ORAS	23		23	23
0300	Skitty	Field Fairy	31	32^DP 36^PtHGSS	36	36^XY 34^ORAS	34		34
0301	Delcatty	Field Fairy	−	−	−	−	−		1
0314	Illumise	Bug Human-Like	37	45	45	45^XY 47^ORAS	47		47	−
0440	Happiny	No Eggs Discovered		−	−	−	−	16	16	16
0446	Munchlax	No Eggs Discovered		−	−	−	−	12	12	12
0470	Leafeon	Field		−	−	−	−	1	1	1
0471	Glaceon	Field		−	−	−	−	1	1	1
0677	Espurr	Field				5	5	18		18
0678	Meowstic All forms	Field				5	1, 5	18		18
0700	Sylveon	Field				−	−	1		1
0742	Cutiefly	Bug Fairy					−	−		30
0743	Ribombee	Bug Fairy					−	1		32
0820	Greedent	Field						1, Evo.		Evo.
0901	Ursaluna	Field								1
0915	Lechonk	Field								15
0916	Oinkologne Male	Field								15
0916	Oinkologne Female	Field								12
0926	Fidough	Field Mineral								8
0927	Dachsbun	Field Mineral								8
0957	Tinkatink	Fairy								11
0958	Tinkatuff	Fairy								11
0959	Tinkaton	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

#		Egg Groups	Egg Move
			III	IV	V	VI	VII	VIII		IX
							SM USUM	SwSh	BDSP	SV
0052	Meowth	Field	−	−	−	−	−	✔	✔	✔
0052	Meowth Alolan Form	Field					✔	✔		✔
0052	Meowth Galarian Form	Field						✔		✔
0058	Growlithe	Field	−	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0058	Growlithe Hisuian Form	Field								✔
0083	Farfetch'd	Flying Field	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0083	Farfetch'd Galarian Form	Flying Field						✔
0133	Eevee	Field	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	−	✔	−
0155	Cyndaquil	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0161	Sentret	Field	−	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	−
0173	Cleffa	Fairy	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	−	✔	−
0174	Igglybuff	Fairy	−	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔
0190	Aipom	Field	−	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0213	Shuckle	Bug	−	−	−	−	−	✔	✔
0261	Poochyena	Field	✔	✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0417	Pachirisu	Field Fairy		✔	✔	✔	✔		✔	✔
0498	Tepig	Field			✔	✔	✔			−
0506	Lillipup	Field			−	−	−	✔
0509	Purrloin	Field			✔	✔	✔	✔
0511	Pansage	Field			✔	✔	✔
0513	Pansear	Field			✔	✔	✔
0515	Panpour	Field			✔	✔	✔
0587	Emolga	Field			✔	✔	✔	✔
0702	Dedenne	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

#		Egg Groups	Compatibility
			V	VI	VII
			B2W2 Tutor	ORAS Tutor	USUM Tutor
0019	Rattata	Field	✔	✔	✔
0019	Rattata Alolan Form	Field			✔
0020	Raticate	Field	✔	✔	✔
0020	Raticate Alolan Form	Field			✔
0025	Pikachu	Field Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0026	Raichu	Field Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0026	Raichu Alolan Form	Field Fairy			✔
0027	Sandshrew	Field	✔	✔	✔
0027	Sandshrew Alolan Form	Field			✔
0028	Sandslash	Field	✔	✔	✔
0028	Sandslash Alolan Form	Field			✔
0035	Clefairy	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0036	Clefable	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0037	Vulpix	Field	✔	✔	✔
0037	Vulpix Alolan Form	Field			✔
0038	Ninetales	Field	✔	✔	✔
0038	Ninetales Alolan Form	Field			✔
0039	Jigglypuff	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0040	Wigglytuff	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0052	Meowth	Field	✔	✔	✔
0052	Meowth Alolan Form	Field			✔
0053	Persian	Field	✔	✔	✔
0053	Persian Alolan Form	Field			✔
0056	Mankey	Field	✔	✔	✔
0057	Primeape	Field	✔	✔	✔
0058	Growlithe	Field	✔	✔	✔
0059	Arcanine	Field	✔	✔	✔
0083	Farfetch'd	Flying Field	✔	✔	✔
0106	Hitmonlee	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0107	Hitmonchan	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0113	Chansey	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0115	Kangaskhan	Monster	✔	✔	✔
0122	Mr. Mime	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0124	Jynx	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0125	Electabuzz	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0126	Magmar	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0133	Eevee	Field	✔	✔	✔
0134	Vaporeon	Field	✔	✔	✔
0135	Jolteon	Field	✔	✔	✔
0136	Flareon	Field	✔	✔	✔
0143	Snorlax	Monster	✔	✔	✔
0151	Mew	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0155	Cyndaquil	Field	✔	✔	✔
0156	Quilava	Field	✔	✔	✔
0157	Typhlosion	Field	✔	✔	✔
0161	Sentret	Field	✔	✔	✔
0162	Furret	Field	✔	✔	✔
0172	Pichu	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0173	Cleffa	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0174	Igglybuff	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0175	Togepi	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0176	Togetic	Flying Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0183	Marill	Water 1 Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0184	Azumarill	Water 1 Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0185	Sudowoodo	Mineral	✔	✔	✔
0190	Aipom	Field	✔	✔	✔
0196	Espeon	Field	✔	✔	✔
0197	Umbreon	Field	✔	✔	✔
0209	Snubbull	Field Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0210	Granbull	Field Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0216	Teddiursa	Field	✔	✔	✔
0217	Ursaring	Field	✔	✔	✔
0236	Tyrogue	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0237	Hitmontop	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0238	Smoochum	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0239	Elekid	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0240	Magby	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0242	Blissey	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0261	Poochyena	Field	✔	✔	✔
0262	Mightyena	Field	✔	✔	✔
0263	Zigzagoon	Field	✔	✔	✔
0264	Linoone	Field	✔	✔	✔
0287	Slakoth	Field	✔	✔	✔
0288	Vigoroth	Field	✔	✔	✔
0289	Slaking	Field	✔	✔	✔
0298	Azurill	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0300	Skitty	Field Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0301	Delcatty	Field Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0311	Plusle	Fairy			✔
0312	Minun	Fairy			✔
0314	Illumise	Bug Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0315	Roselia	Fairy Grass	✔	✔	✔
0325	Spoink	Field	✔	✔	✔
0326	Grumpig	Field	✔	✔	✔
0327	Spinda	Field Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0380	Latias	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0390	Chimchar	Field Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0391	Monferno	Field Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0392	Infernape	Field Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0393	Piplup	Water 1 Field	✔	✔	✔
0394	Prinplup	Water 1 Field	✔	✔	✔
0395	Empoleon	Water 1 Field	✔	✔	✔
0399	Bidoof	Water 1 Field	✔	✔	✔
0400	Bibarel	Water 1 Field	✔	✔	✔
0406	Budew	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0407	Roserade	Fairy Grass	✔	✔	✔
0417	Pachirisu	Field Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0424	Ambipom	Field	✔	✔	✔
0427	Buneary	Field Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0428	Lopunny	Field Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0431	Glameow	Field	✔	✔	✔
0432	Purugly	Field	✔	✔	✔
0438	Bonsly	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0439	Mime Jr.	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0440	Happiny	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0446	Munchlax	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0466	Electivire	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0467	Magmortar	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0468	Togekiss	Flying Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0470	Leafeon	Field	✔	✔	✔
0471	Glaceon	Field	✔	✔	✔
0489	Phione	Water 1 Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0490	Manaphy	Water 1 Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0492	Shaymin All forms	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0498	Tepig	Field	✔	✔	✔
0499	Pignite	Field	✔	✔	✔
0500	Emboar	Field	✔	✔	✔
0501	Oshawott	Field	✔	✔	✔
0502	Dewott	Field	✔	✔	✔
0503	Samurott	Field	✔	✔	✔
0504	Patrat	Field	✔	✔	✔
0505	Watchog	Field	✔	✔	✔
0506	Lillipup	Field	✔	✔	✔
0507	Herdier	Field	✔	✔	✔
0508	Stoutland	Field	✔	✔	✔
0509	Purrloin	Field	✔	✔	✔
0510	Liepard	Field	✔	✔	✔
0511	Pansage	Field	✔	✔	✔
0512	Simisage	Field	✔	✔	✔
0513	Pansear	Field	✔	✔	✔
0514	Simisear	Field	✔	✔	✔
0515	Panpour	Field	✔	✔	✔
0516	Simipour	Field	✔	✔	✔
0531	Audino	Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0546	Cottonee	Grass Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0547	Whimsicott	Grass Fairy	✔	✔	✔
0548	Petilil	Grass	✔	✔	✔
0549	Lilligant	Grass	✔	✔	✔
0570	Zorua	Field	✔	✔	✔
0571	Zoroark	Field	✔	✔	✔
0572	Minccino	Field	✔	✔	✔
0573	Cinccino	Field	✔	✔	✔
0574	Gothita	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0575	Gothorita	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0576	Gothitelle	Human-Like	✔	✔	✔
0587	Emolga	Field	✔	✔	✔
0613	Cubchoo	Field	✔	✔	✔
0614	Beartic	Field	✔	✔	✔
0647	Keldeo All forms	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0648	Meloetta	No Eggs Discovered	✔	✔	✔
0653	Fennekin	Field		✔	✔
0654	Braixen	Field		✔	✔
0655	Delphox	Field		✔	✔
0669	Flabébé All forms	Fairy		✔	✔
0670	Floette All main forms	Fairy		✔	✔
0670	Floette Eternal Flower	No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔
0671	Florges All forms	Fairy		✔	✔
0674	Pancham	Field Human-Like		✔	✔
0675	Pangoro	Field Human-Like		✔	✔
0677	Espurr	Field		✔	✔
0678	Meowstic All forms	Field		✔	✔
0682	Spritzee	Fairy		✔	✔
0683	Aromatisse	Fairy		✔	✔
0684	Swirlix	Fairy		✔	✔
0685	Slurpuff	Fairy		✔	✔
0700	Sylveon	Field		✔	✔
0702	Dedenne	Field Fairy		✔	✔
0703	Carbink	Fairy Mineral		✔	✔
0707	Klefki	Mineral		✔	✔
0719	Diancie	No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔
0720	Hoopa All forms	No Eggs Discovered		✔	✔
0722	Rowlet	Flying			✔
0723	Dartrix	Flying			✔
0724	Decidueye	Flying			✔
0725	Litten	Field			✔
0726	Torracat	Field			✔
0727	Incineroar	Field			✔
0728	Popplio	Water 1 Field			✔
0729	Brionne	Water 1 Field			✔
0730	Primarina	Water 1 Field			✔
0741	Oricorio All forms	Flying			✔
0742	Cutiefly	Bug Fairy			✔
0743	Ribombee	Bug Fairy			✔
0744	Rockruff	Field			✔
0745	Lycanroc Midday Form	Field			✔
0745	Lycanroc Midnight Form	Field			✔
0745	Lycanroc Dusk Form	Field			✔
0746	Wishiwashi	Water 2			✔
0747	Mareanie	Water 1			✔
0748	Toxapex	Water 1			✔
0757	Salandit	Monster Dragon			✔
0758	Salazzle	Monster Dragon			✔
0761	Bounsweet	Grass			✔
0762	Steenee	Grass			✔
0763	Tsareena	Grass			✔
0764	Comfey	Grass			✔
0765	Oranguru	Field			✔
0777	Togedemaru	Field Fairy			✔
0778	Mimikyu	Amorphous			✔
0803	Poipole	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

#		Egg Groups	Obtained with
0161	Sentret	Field	Dream World - Pleasant Forest
0417	Pachirisu	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		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		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 Pokémon Champions

#		Compatibility
0025	Pikachu	−
0026	Raichu	−
0026	Raichu Alolan Form	−
0036	Clefable	−
0038	Ninetales	−
0038	Ninetales Alolan Form	−
0059	Arcanine	✔
0059	Arcanine Hisuian Form	✔
0115	Kangaskhan	−
0134	Vaporeon	✔
0135	Jolteon	✔
0136	Flareon	✔
0143	Snorlax	✔
0157	Typhlosion	✔
0157	Typhlosion Hisuian Form	✔
0184	Azumarill	−
0196	Espeon	✔
0197	Umbreon	✔
0392	Infernape	−
0395	Empoleon	−
0407	Roserade	−
0428	Lopunny	−
0470	Leafeon	✔
0471	Glaceon	✔
0500	Emboar	−
0503	Samurott	−
0505	Watchog	−
0510	Liepard	✔
0512	Simisage	−
0514	Simisear	−
0516	Simipour	−
0531	Audino	−
0547	Whimsicott	−
0571	Zoroark	−
0587	Emolga	✔
0614	Beartic	−
0655	Delphox	−
0670	Floette Eternal Flower	−
0671	Florges All forms	−
0675	Pangoro	−
0678	Meowstic All forms	✔
0683	Aromatisse	−
0685	Slurpuff	−
0700	Sylveon	✔
0702	Dedenne	✔
0724	Decidueye	−
0724	Decidueye Hisuian Form	−
0727	Incineroar	−
0730	Primarina	−
0745	Lycanroc Midday Form	−
0745	Lycanroc Midnight Form	−
0745	Lycanroc Dusk Form	−
0748	Toxapex	−
0758	Salazzle	−
0763	Tsareena	−
0778	Mimikyu	−
0866	Mr. Rime	−
0959	Tinkaton	✔
0979	Annihilape	−
Bold indicates a Pokémon gains STAB from this move. Italics indicates a Pokémon whose alternate form receives STAB from this move. A dash (−) indicates a Pokémon cannot learn the move in Pokémon Champions in spite of it or its pre-evolution being able to learn it in at least one other game.

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, the item will fall on the floor. In Super Mystery Dungeon onward, if an enemy successfully steals an item from the player, they will warp and become Terrified, therefore running away with the stolen item. In Rescue Team DX, held items will not be taken.

Game	Base Power	Max Power	Base PP	Max PP	Base Accuracy	Max Accuracy	Range	Target	Cuts corners
MDRB	8	-	27	-	88%	-	Front	Enemy	No
MDTD S	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: MD Rescue Team = Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. MD Time and Darkness = Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. MD Sky = Pokémon Platinum. MD Adventure Squad = Pokémon Platinum. MD Gates to Infinity = Pokémon Black 2 and White 2. Super Mystery Dungeon = Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. MD Rescue Team DX = Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon.

Pokémon Rumble Rush

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

Pokémon UNITE

Covet

Pokémon	Move Icon	Image	Level Learned	Cooldown	Description
Greedent			5	10s	Has the user run 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 speed 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. Upgraded to Covet+ when the Pokémon reaches Lv. 11. Upgrade: Increases damage dealt by this move and increases the frequency at which Berries drop.

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	Method
Delcatty
The user steals the item its foe is holding.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Delcatty waves one of its front paws at the opponent, stealing their held item.
Ruby's Kiki	The Beginning of the End with Kyogre & Groudon XI	Debut

Pokémon Pocket Monsters

Pokémon	Method
Slakoth
The user steals items from the foe.
User	First Chapter Used In	Notes
	Slakoth sucks up items from the foe by using its arm.
Norman's Slakoth	There's Someone More Important Than Clefairy?!	Debut

In other generations

Core series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

Side series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

Spin-off series games

Generation I	RB Y	Generation I (Japanese)	Generation I (international)	Generation II	Generation II (Japanese)	Generation II (international)	Crystal	Generation III	Generation III (Japanese)	Generation III (international)	RS	FRLG	FRLG E	Generation IV	Generation IV (Japanese)	Generation IV (international)	Pt HGSS	HGSS	Generation V	BW	B2W2	Generation V (Japanese)	Generation V (international)	Generation VI	XY	ORAS	Generation VII	SM USUM	LGPE	Generation VIII	SwSh	BDSP	Legends: Arceus	Generation IX	SV	Legends: Z-A	Stadium (JP)	Stadium	Stadium 2	Colosseum	XD	Battle Revolution	Battrio	MD: Red and Blue	MD: Time, Darkness, and Sky	MD: Time and Darkness	MD: Sky	MD: Blazing, Stormy, & Light Adventure Squad	MD: GTI	SMD	MD: RTDX	Rumble	Rumble Blast	Masters EX	Champions

In other languages


Language		Title
Chinese	Cantonese	渴望 Hotmohng
Chinese	Mandarin	渴望 Kěwàng
French		Implore
German		Bezirzer
Greek		Πλεονεξία
Italian		Supplica
Korean		탐내기 Tamnaegi^IX+ 탐내다 Tamnaeda^IV–VIII
Brazilian Portuguese		Cobiça
Serbian		Žudnja
Spanish		Antojo
Vietnamese		Ham Muốn

Variations of the move Thief

Thief • Covet

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