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Pickpocket

Effect

Steals the item of a foe that makes contact.

Changes in Origin HeartGold

No changes listed.

Pokémon with this ability

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Regular ability (1)

Pokémon with Pickpocket as regular ability
PokémonTypeAbilityAvailability
PoisonNormalRegular abilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonNo wild encounter, gift, trade, one-time battle, evolution or breeding route, and no trainer uses it.

Hidden ability (13)

Pokémon with Pickpocket as hidden ability
PokémonTypeAbilityAvailability
DarkIceHidden abilityWhere to get it
GrassHidden abilityWhere to get it
GrassDarkHidden abilityWhere to get it
RockWaterHidden abilityWhere to get it
RockWaterHidden abilityWhere to get it
DarkFairyHidden abilityWhere to get it
DarkFairyHidden abilityWhere to get it
DarkFairyHidden abilityWhere to get it
FairySteelHidden abilityWhere to get it
FairySteelHidden abilityWhere to get it
FairySteelHidden abilityWhere to get it
Artwork shows Sneasel’s standard form.
Hisuian Sneasel
FightingPoisonHidden abilityWhere to get it
Artwork shows Grimmsnarl’s standard form.
Gigantamax Grimmsnarl
DarkFairyHidden abilityNOT AVAILABLE IN GAME
ReasonThe game has no Dynamax.

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